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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
28
Highlights of Roosevelt policy cited as reason for opposition to Taft era congressional plans. Court for Interstate Commerce powers eyed for stock and bond regulation. Amendments to Sherman Act proposed to exempt labor unions, with debate on anti trust enforcement and Labor union exemptions discussed by President and lawmakers.
President indicates support for Aldrich central bank concept but will not fully endorse pending details. Discussion covers inland waterways limits, Pacific and Atlantic regional development, potential subsidies from profits, Alaska government reorganization, and a proposed government by commission modeled on the Philippines.
Senator Albert A Cummins heads for Washington prepared to lead an insurgent battle over interstate commerce legislation and the Sherman act amendment. He will advise President Taft on amendments and policy, aiming to align sentiment for the upcoming congressional session. Strong early signals point to a clash between progressives and standpatters as the tariff and monetary reform loom.
Rioting erupted after a Vienna trotting race disqualification lifted the first three horses, turning the fourth outsider into the winner. Judges were besieged with beer glasses and stones as stands including the royal box were wrecked. Police faced the mob with swords as rioters were dispersed and treated for injuries.
Mrs Augusta Stetson head of New York First Church of Christ Scientist issues a statement from her home asserting obedience to Boston church directives. She claims diary excerpts misrepresent her and that alleged malpractice was self defense in metaphysical practice. The report notes reporters were barred from interview and references related statements by pupil Mrs Tremer and church officials.
An attendance at First Church signals anticipation of a dispute involving Aire Stetson and Strickler opposing Mrs Stetson in Boston. A special meeting is announced for November 15 to discuss a controversial November 4 gathering where Stetson’s influence was questioned amid church divisions.
In Atlanta the merchant Harvey Anderson is struck by his wife’s car while on the ground dying after being hit by two other motorists. He staggers after his wife then is fatally run down by a third vehicle at high speed as an ambulance is summoned.
Dr Dan of Blackwells Island, attached to a New York city medical institution, was badly injured at the Guttenberg motorcycle meet in Newark N J while competing in a one mile handicap. He lost control on the final lap, crashed through the back stretch fence, was stunned, suffered a broken left leg and facial scrapes.
William W Robinson, editor of the Roswell Register-Tribune, announced he would decline the New Mexico governorship after Gov George Curry's resignation becomes effective next February. He said he would prefer remaining in the newspaper business over any office, and cited $300 as part of the offer.
A witness recalls a fatal car incident in which four people died when their vehicle left the road. Authorities investigated the crash scene and identified the deceased victims. Local officials urged caution and reminded drivers to seek help after accidents.
Chicago dispatch reports a daring attempt to derail two passenger trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near Round Lake and Bay Minette. A brakeman M L Jackson was shot. robbers used two autos to cut off cars and flee into woods as crews searched the area. A separate river accident near Jackson Boulevard drowned four occupants. bridge signals and warnings were ignored during the crash. Police and farmers continued searches for the gunmen without success.
Chicago November 7 Eva Fremstad of the Metropolitan Opera Company dodged a half dozen court agents at the auditorium after her public appearance. She sought to avoid papers in a $4300 breach of contract suit brought by Clara Bowen Shepard for failing to appear last Thursday in Milwaukee.
In Cleveland on November 7 a fire at St Vincents Orphan Asylum prompted a bucket brigade led by Sisters and older boys to control flames from the top. About 400 children were kept safe as volunteers directed evacuees to stay indoors while help arrived. The weary managers and rescuers kept the blaze in check and protected the children.
The Ta Lorraine collided with the St Barthelemy near Cape La Hague. Passengers were transferred to La Gascogne, which sails Wednesday. St Barthelemy’s bow was crushed and both ships headed to port for repairs amid a loud shock and ensuing panic. The Ta Lorraine’s crew stabilized passengers and authorities confirmed no immediate danger.
A Lexington, Kentucky man, 36, was found murdered on the roof of a ten story Oklahoma City office building. The body showed he was attacked on the fourth floor and dragged to the roof by a rope. A bank withdrawal of 3600 is missing. Friends cite jealousy as a possible motive.
The Washington Post reports nine dead and sixteen wounded in Wisconsin and Michigan hunting incidents as deer season opens. Among the dead is Thomas Coates, a known ball player, shot near Winneconne. other casualties include Ardebo Dang, Louis Frater, Oscar Helbig, Herman Labustzky, Patrick Marony, Jobo Shafer Jr, Howard Schoepe, and Edward Schultz, with various accidental discharges and injuries cited.
Reno reporters say Charles Moody and Harry Anderson were buried under rock and timbers at Copper King mine when a cave-in struck Friday. Forty men labored for 47 hours to reach and save the miners who warned each other to crawl toward safety, surviving the ordeal in an improvised escape.
A severe electrical storm sweeps River Valley as a ball of fire enters the open door of Robert Conkey's Peoria home. It encircles the dining room and exits by the same door without damaging the house. Mrs Conkey was unconscious for two hours and a stepdaughter was paralyzed in the left arm.
A sharp drop in pig iron business since late November contrasts with plans for a surge in steel rail orders of 290 000 to 250 000 tons. Foundry and forge grades show small orders, with a 1 500 ton contract for railroad equipment over 68 months. Prices for finished steel and sheets, especially galvanized, rise amid cautious expansion in rails and structural steel orders.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mire Carle Naton was brought to the West Court around 2 AM on disorderly conduct charges after visits to Broadway spots. Deputy sherff and magistrate imposed fines amid disputed statements and detentions.
Western High School led by Arthur Garner Hunt Weber and Theodore Robie won the interclub match with 1,032 points at Congress Heights rifle range. Central High Manual Training Eastern Wet and Business High followed. medals awarded by National Rifle Association and Gen William Crozier with a copper cup prize for the winning club.
US consul Samuel M Taylor reports attempted coup by about 75 Pieda party members at the Lima presidential palace. Guard shots, rioters seize the president, who is escorted to safety after the mob is dispersed. Leguia is praised for bravery amid a palace in ruins and gunfire.
News from Bluefields and Nicaraguan ports confirm Chamorro’s Oct 2 victory at Boca de San Carlos. Zelaya aims to blockade Atlantic ports. Gen Saenz leads attacks on Chinandega. A small steamer purchased by Zelaya’s agent is fitted as coast guard to disrupt commerce, prompting foreign pressure over intervention.
The Mexican president directs Gen Bernardo Reyes to travel to Europe to study compulsory military service. He is to be accompanied by Maj Gustav A Salas and Capt Nicholas E Martines, while retaining his post as military attache in Paris and Madrid. The mission aims to derive recommendations to draft a national conscription law.
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Md reports a delicate operation on Midshipman Earl D Wilson after a neck fracture from a football game on October 18. Surgeons removed pressure on the spinal cord, found the cord intact above and below the injury, and announced the procedure a success with improved recovery prospects though paralysis remains possible. A similar case from Crestline, Ohio is noted with positive signs of potential recovery.
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