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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1909
Page
32
Four boilers cut off after an explosion or collision, four men badly scalded, yet the dreadnought pushes at 44 knots toward Pedgmouth. Injured sailors, including several named, are cared for as the ship fights to complete its contract run amid ongoing repairs and a swift recovery effort.
A fragmented report notes opposition to a budget, with calls for electors to uphold principles of the country. A proposed resolution in the upper house seeks approval to accept finances once certain conditions are met, reflecting party lines and parliamentary maneuvers.
A court ruling in a United States district case reduced penalties. S Pou Nov var a emest Cavin] faced proceedings over a sition of Jade, with legal costs largely covered by the defendant. Gilliam challenged statements and Prost de Gillwurt argued at Ne wats, while the unit Fag Teas of St Sau and related entities were involved in the dispute.
Adolph Moskavits was jailed for contempt after signaling a secret society during a case involving a small money amount. The judge described the signal as a provocation and ordered confinement while noting a secret order named Moskowitz as a member. The jury ruled in Moskowitzs favor prior to the contempt finding.
President Taft received a warm welcome in Charleston after Savannah. A premature cannon explosion injured two men. one arm blown off and another blinded, witnessed by the President from a revenue cutter. The day included a river trip a Grand Prize race drive a cemetery visit and luncheon. Taft sidestepped a direct second term pledge answering with a bird in hand remark and goodwill noted from D C meetings. He planned to stay with Charleston mayor then travel to Augusta for Monday.
Fragmentary advertisement mentions trains to Baltimore via Baltimore and Ship RR with a fare of 1.25 and references to Royal Line Post office business office, a puzzle clue, and a street address 3417 G Street. The text is garbled, with repeated phrases and unclear dates or times.
Government anxious for compromise says Secretary Birrell introduces motion to treat amendments as a whole. House agrees the opposition to the Lords amendment, 29 to 64, with a committee tasked to draft reasons for disagreement.
Miss Gertrude Jordan aged 18 has been elected treasurer of Cherry County after serving as deputy. The county attorney questioned a woman's eligibility, sending the matter to Attorney General Thomson, who ruled there is nothing preventing Miss Jordan from assuming the office.
Wealthy New York philanthropist Joan Stewart Kennedy dead, bequeathing over 25 million dollars to Presbyterian boards, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Public Library, Columbia University, Robert College Constantinople, and numerous colleges. Widow Emma B Kennedy and relatives receive substantial shares while many smaller gifts go to churches, schools, and charities across the United States and abroad.
Brown University students in a story class failed to name full identities of the President, a Supreme Court justice, Rhode Island governor, a Rhode Island Supreme Court justice, and Providence mayor. Eighteen answered the President's name, two knew only the last name. none gave full Supreme Court justice names. seventeen answered partly.
Dispatches from Belgrade report Bishop Nikador of Nesh Serva to be tried for high treason over an unfortunate dream in which he allegedly foresaw a revolution in Belgrade, the deposition of King Peter, and the crowning of Crown Prince George. The bishop’s account reached officials and a cabinet session led by King Peter decided to prosecute the dreamer as propaganda for Prince George.
Walter Ford colored pled guilty to robbery and assault and was sentenced to 30 years in Crimnal Court No 1. Clarence Atwell received six years after a jury found him guilty of assaulting his father. Percy Alien and Christopher Lee got five years each. James Borland was given a suspended sentence after embezzlement pleas. Several other defendants were convicted of robbery or related crimes with sentences ranging from five to six years, while Justice Gould rejected clemency requests from a complainant’s mother. A special train to Baltimore was announced for theatre attendance.
British Minister Jot Gan protests the suppression of opium traffic by China. He notes objections to antiopium measures, warning they may affect the agreed gradual reduction and raise costs for opium imports from India as China faces tighter controls.
Harrisburg officials announce a $15,000 reward allotment split among named individuals and the Cleveland Police Pension Fund. Attorney General Todd assigns portions to Willie Whitla suspect relayed as 315,000 total, with list including Patrick O Rely and William Hunley from Cleveland, plus Mercer and Sharon residents. Total payout reaches 46,000, reflecting pensions for Cleveland Police Department.
Reports from New York and Boston detail Mrs Augusta L. Stetson facing a third admonition from the mother church for unorthodox apostleship. Directors may excommunicate after weeks of discipline, with observers predicting swift banishment from the First Church of Christ Scientist in New York.
New York November 6 reports say the divorce suit of Mrs John Jacob Astor against Col Astor has papers completed and turned to counsel. It is reported the report recommended custody to Mrs Astor of daughter Aloe seven. Col Astor to custody of son William Vincent seventeen. Decree to be publicly made later. Kingston Jamaica note: the steam yacht Nourmainhal with Col Astor and party sailed for Porto Rico.
Fragmented OCR text references Old gee jam and mooothness flavor, mentions Baltimera Obie A. Be, a race event at Pinos, and streetcar service details near For ds ruperion Laoili, Camden, and Royal Station Phulico track. No clear single event. appears garbled.
Mme Steinheil endures a merciless court examination over two days in the murder case. She pleads with the jury and claims hidden jewels were kept to protect her daughter from her mother's life. The judge presses her on conflicting statements and the jewel theft, while police testimonies and financial strains loom over the defense.
The brigade of midshipmen at Annapolis rebuked Lieut Wallace Bertholt of the discipline department with a breakfast silence. The silent protest followed his presence as officer in charge, as midshipmen voiced displeasure at his strict enforcement of regulations. The source notes uncertainty about specific grievances beyond the protests against his disciplinary methods under Captain Bowyer.
An American man in Montmartre cafe shot himself as the band played the waltz When Love Dies. He reportedly asked the orchestra seven times to play it, then ended his life with a pistol as the music finished.
A fatal car crash near Greenville North Carolina claims three lives and injures one. Among the dead are PLEMING state senator from Pitt County and Harry Skinner Jr son of United States district attorney Harry Skinner. Flannagan and Wooten are severely injured as the vehicle hit a tree while attempting to avoid lumber trucks. Skinner died en route to Wilson hospital. Flannagan died on the scene with multiple injuries.
Special to The Washington Fook New York, Nov 5. Messages from ships to San Juan Puerto Rico report ex President Castro thwarted in a bid to regain government in Venezuela. Castro is in a Spanish city in hiding as Venezuelan agents uncover a conspiracy involving Gen Gomez’s lieutenants. Wires say rifles cannons and provisions for a ready army were hidden. An official warned President Gomez after meeting conspirators, and the plot was then jailed. News of the arrest was suppressed to trap other conspirators.
A legislative committee uncovers extensive prisoner abuse with guards whipping inmates at a Texas prison, describing methods harsher than Siberia. Over 400 authenticated cases include severe lashings, resulting in deaths from pneumonia and Bright’s disease, while convicts fear testifying and face retaliation. The inquiry details systemic violence, medical neglect, and cover‑ups by prison officials.
Tatem Parsons, longtime engineer of the John Bull locomotive, died here yesterday at an advanced age. He was the oldest living locomotive engineer in the county and had long served the famed John Bull, an emblem now housed in the National Museum. Parsons was well known to the auternant and was noted for his skill inspecting and handling the machine.
In Dumfries Virginia an altercation at RA Waters store led to Robert Meintier being shot allegedly by BoV Meintier after a confrontation with JH Metnuer supporters. Meintier wounded, later fired at JOH Weiner’s home. deputy sheriff arrested the suspect.
A quarrel at a pump station left Munson shot dead by an assailant identified as William Edwards. Edwards crossed into Kentucky as a posse formed to pursue him. The dead man’s father led one posse. two groups searched the area but the alleged murderer remained at large.
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