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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1909

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Steinheil Murder Trial Echoes With Hoots On Witness Treatment

At the Paris trial of Mme Steinheil the audience hooted as the advocate general pressed questions about narcotics and the deaths of her husband and mother. Witnesses including American journalist Burlingham testified amid tension, while doctors disputed autopsy findings and the role of alleged assassins.

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Death of Reverend Othmel Bartholomew Former Vermont Ave Pastor

The Rev Othmel Bartholomew longtime pastor of Vermont Avenue Christian Church in Washington died yesterday in St Louis at age 70. A native of Indiana, he served churches across the East, including Lexington and St Louis, and moved the Garfield parish to its Vermont Avenue location before resigning and moving to West Saint Louis. He was known as a capable preacher and church architect who built several churches and mentored under Dr Frederick Powers. He leaves a wife and several children.

Garfield St Lows St Tous Othmel + Bartholomey Garfeld Washington Othniel A Bartolomeye 610 Joe Clinch Miling Jefferson T ‘Allege Washngton Indiana Vermont Avenue Congress Hug de Barthalonew Lexington Frederick Powers

Fire kills nine at Montreal factory blaze in Brooklyn plant

A fire at the Robert Morrison & Sons vumb factory in Brooklyn claims nine lives as workers jump from third floor windows and others trapped behind barred exits. Firemen Thomas Holbrook and William Malloy die, with Cad Brunet and firemen Patrick Tomel and James Pare severely hurt. the loss runs about $10,000.

New York Vumb Robert Morrison i. Sons Brooklyn William Morrison Tle Oietims Tiallans Montreal Noy Thomas Holbrook Wiliam Malloy Cad Brunet Patrick ‘Omel James Pare Roland & Frereteress and Spring Company Ding 2 Savon

Fashion Show at Madison Square Garden Highlights Delicate Gowns

Special to The Westington Prat reports a refined evening at the horse show in Madison Square Garden with electric lights and delicate costumes. Notable attendees included Joseph Widener, John Dolan, Maj William Hendne Hamilton, and Reginald Vanderbilt among many society figures. Women wore pale gowns and fur accents while English officers in gold braided fatigues added color, and boxes filled as patrons praised the national, lavish display continuing into a ninth page continuation.

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Railroad men seek 1 percent wage raise and uniform schedules

Chicago report says conductors and trainmen east of Chicago will demand a 1 percent pay hike and consistent schedules on eighteen lines terminating in Chicago. About 425,000 workers east of the Mississippi and north of the Chesapeake and Ohio lines would gain. West of Chicago, locomotive firemen plan a separate request for a raise.

Chicago Dutois Central Chesapeake and Brotherhood of Railway

Americans Bunko in Rome Prompted Pittsburger’s $2000 Loss

Special cable from Rome reports Robert Demunier of Pittsburgh lent $2000 to two Americans he met in the Italian capital who carried out a confidence game. Details of the affair remain unavailable.

Hypnotist Professor Arrested After Tragic Somerville Fatal

In Somerville New Jersey on November 8 Professor Arthur Everton of Newark hypnotized a Newark boy during a theater act. Robert Simpson died after a prolonged effort to revive him with the hypnotic trance while Everton faced a manslaughter charge from the Somerset prosecutor. Doctors treated Simpson for over an hour without success as Everton and assistants attempted resuscitation.

Washington Somerville NJ Arthur Everton Newark Somerville Robert Simpson Somerset Capital Simpson Everton Ted Eiverton Talen Almpson Mansimughder Mpation Leverton Francis McConaughey Charles Halstead William Tang Everton Simpson Somersel Iefap Ife

Injured Middy Resting After Spine Operation

Midshipman Earl D Wilson number eight quarterback remains in the naval hospital with paralysis unchanged after a delicate operation to relieve bone pressure on the spinal cord. Officials do not expect improvement until the spinal cord resumes normal function. the Navy confirms no change yet. Assistant Secretary Winthrop sent a letter praising Wilson’s courage and noting the treatment’s success so far.

Annapolis Earl D Wilson Savy Naval Hospital

Triple Tragedy in Crowd at Perry Building Arcade

The Perry building arcade crowd turns tragic as a laborer, Ignate Novikow, shoots Mrs A. Schults and her daughter Betty before killing himself. No motive known. The scene captures a city in shock amid a bakery in operation and ongoing daily life counterpoints.

San Friwascuo Perry Building Atea Ignate Novikow Mra . A. Schults Sonoma County Betty Novikow

Rebels Win Fight American Marksmen Aid Insurgents at Paso Las Lajas

Dispatch from New Orleans reports a decisive insurgent victory near Paso Las Lajas as 1,600 government troops attacked a fortress held by Chamorro forces. American sharpshooters organized by Col Matute disrupted the Zelaya lines, causing heavy losses and a retreat by government forces after multiple attacks. Reports also note a filibustering threat and pursuit along the border.

Paso Las Lagas Ea@ada State Department Warrington New Orleans Hantada Paso Las Lajas Terior Blufield Insurgenta Regula Col Matute Bluefields Fliere Chamorro Zelaya Corinto Interir

Johnsons Troubles in Cleveland Debts Seized by Realty Firm

In Cleveland Ohio a reversal of hopes follows Mayor Johnsons defeat as 200000 in debts of the Johnson Company and the Sheffield Land Company will be absorbed by Sheffield Realty Company formed after the election. Part of the new firm’s stock may go to old shareholders but Johnson’s participation remains undetermined. A promoters meeting was held in the mayor’s office. The exact share of assets claimed by Johnson has not been disclosed.

Hebrew Theater Siniay Hurlingham Agner Stenshen Cleveland Ohio Tor L. Johnsténs Osa Johnson Company Shefield Land Company Johnson Sheffield Realty Company Mayors Mae

Holbein Portrait Funds Raised for Duchess of Milan

National Art Collections Fund officers announced 7000 pounds were raised to complete the purchase of Holbein the portrait of the Duchess of Milan. The work will be presented to the National Gallery in London.

Uni Duchess of Milan Washington London National Art Collections Fund

Taft Dines in Florence Forest on Morality and Prosperity

Special to The Washington Post Florence South Carolina President Taft at a banquet here praised the nation’s standard of business morality urged adherence to Roosevelt era integrity while warning South Carolina to resist prosperity's temptations. He discussed national health and subsidies and noted a dirigible interruption during his Augusta stop. A playful anecdote with Ty Cobb accompanied remarks on commerce and governance as he toured the region. Auction notices for furnishings at Blooms in Washington concluded the item listings.

Florence S C Roosevelt Augusta National Health Board Washington Post Tate Taft Georgia Carolina National Board of Health Guba Panama South Georgia South Carolina Katt Theodore Roosevelt Tyrus Cobb Detroit Georgland

Southern League Extends Franchises for Ten Years

Southern League members meet in Memphis to extend franchises ten years starting with 1910 season. Lute Rack allowed to stay amid objections from several clubs over Arkansas city locations. Directors deny any closer race motive behind comments about Atlanta club leadership. charges deemed absurd.

Memphis Sete Pa Lute Rack Arkansas City William Smaith Atlanta Iti

Augusta’s Two Leaders Pose for Photographer

In a brief scene at the golf clubhouse, Mr Cobb, Capt Butt, and Augusta’s two famous figures share a light moment. The photographer guides them into place as the president departs through the door, with a request for a sour picture creating a playful exchange.

Cobb Bute Augusta Mr Cobb Gant Butt Isutt Butt Risi Dent

Wedded 61 Years Without Anniversary Observance

Justice Roger A Pryor and Mrs Pryor marked 61 years of marriage by declining a formal celebration. The couple, long established in New York after Virginia roots and Civil War service, have led varied careers from editor and lawyer to envoy and Supreme Court justice. Their portrait and renown as a family are woven into their quiet domestic life.

Pryor Roger A J Pryors Viginia Justice Mra Dryor Yushee Pre Gen Pryor Tech Virginia Confederate States

Pastor Oller Quits Parish Stirring Family Scandal

Special to The Washington Post reports Reverend William E Oller resigns after over two decades as pastor of First Presbyterian Church amid a family scandal involving Miss Gillespie and Mrs Gillespie. The town discusses possible legal action and the church faces questions, with delegates at the twenty-ninth annual convention weighing the case for possible U S Supreme Court involvement.

Gillespie-Oller Washington Post Butler Pa William E Oller Standard Steel Car Company Mellen Euy Ihey Gilespie Toronto Ontario Thal Seep Weacyyton Fabo Sriesme Uae United States Supreme Court of the Gomners

Fog Detains Big Liners and Court Clash on Rights

Fragmented dispatches describe protests against a District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruling and a broader critique of judicial overreach. The text links freedom of speech with first amendment guarantees, calls for citizen protest, and notes delays affecting Holland-America liners and port operations amid ongoing legal and political contention.

Back Gomperd Pleads Constitution Defiance of Court Orders

Defiance to Rote that every judge's order must be obeyed urged in urging President Tait's support to modify the Sherman Act. Representatives denounced for failure to act on the bill. Political action by organization urged. Insurgent delegates ruled out.

Tait

Assails Court Doctrine on Free Speech and Liberty

A speaker denounces court obedience that limits natural rights and the first amendment. He argues the press must remain free to criticize government and protect liberty, urging Labor to use parties for principles, not manipulation, as Samuel Gompers addressed the American Federation of Labor in Toronto.

Belgium Red Star Sherman Yeeland New York Fena Taft Rotterdam Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Toronto

Wireless tests planned for Army aeroplane at Fort Myers

Genallen and Mag Sawer of the signal corps inspected wireless gear at Fort Myers. The apparatus, built for Heldserf, will be sent to Fort Leavenworth for instruction. Experiments with the aeronautical branch aim to use wireless on planes if noise from the aeroplane can be reduced. Repairs on the government biplane from College Park are progressing under tailor Lahm. The signal corps aviation shed at College Park will stay open while weather allows.

Genallen Mag Sawer Aignal Corps Fort Myer Fort Leavenworth Kans Gorps Aeronautical Branch College Park Super Wright Dayton Slenal Corps Aviation

Fatal Riot at Bull Ring Ends In Deaths

A violent clash at the bull ring yesterday left several dead and many wounded as police tried to disperse a crowd at the illegal event. The melee began near the arena and escalated when officers charged and fired into the crowd amid chaotic resistance.

Bull Ring Peru Bull

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