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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1909

Page

10

Trial of Mme Steinheil Heats Up as Witnesses Testify

The trial of Mme Steinheil heated up with testimony claiming no narcotics were given to the murder victims. American journalist Burlingham stirred the courtroom as he denied guilt while police and doctors offered conflicting notes on the case.

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Death of Rev Bartholomew Former Vermont Ave Pastor In St Louis

The Rev Othniel A Bartholomew formerly of the Vermont Avenue Christian Church in Washington died in St Louis at age 70. A native of Indiana, he served as pastor in Garfield, helped move the church to Vermont Avenue, and later to West St Louis. He was an architect who built churches in Lexington, Louisville, and elsewhere. He leaves a wife and children.

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Fire Claims Nine at Montreal Brick Plant Collapse

A major fire at Robert Morrison I Sons in Brooklyn killed nine workers and injured several others as flames spread through inflammable materials. Firemen Patrick Comel and James Pare were seriously hurt. William Morrison Jr died while attempting to close a safe door. The disaster caused about ten thousand dollars in damage and trapped workers on the third floor.

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 Savon

Fashion Show at Madison Square Garden Brings Delicate Gowns

Special to The Westington Prat New York November reports the Madison Square Garden horse show evening session as especially beautiful with electric lights and delicate gown colors. Notable attendees include Joseph Widener John Dolan Maj William Hamilton Vanderbilt Reginald Vanderbilt Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt and Alfred Vanderbilt among many others. The day’s atmosphere contrasted somber afternoon costumes with vivid uniforms of English officers adding color to the crowd.

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Railroad Men Seek One Percent Wage Rise Across East

Chicago November 8 conductors and trainmen east of Chicago plan a one percent wage increase and uniform schedules across eighteen railroads terminating in Chicago. The move affects about 425,000 workers as locomotive firemen west of Chicago also push for higher pay.

Chicago Dutois Central Chesapeake and Brotherhood of Railway

Americans Bunko in Rome Ends Pittsburg Loss of 2000

Special cable from Rome reports Robert Demunier of Pittsburg was fleeced for $2000 by two American visitors after a confidence game during his sightseeing. Details of the affair remain undisclosed.

Hypnotist Professor Arrested After Death of Boy

Somerville New Jersey November 8. Robert Simpson died after a hypnotic performance by Professor Arthur Everton of Newark at the Somerville Theater. Everton placed Simpson in a rigid pose and stood on him during the act. Medical staff and doctors were unable to revive the boy despite an hour of efforts. A warrant was issued for Everton on a charge of manslaughter.

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 Surgery

Midshipman Earl D Wilson, 24 quarterback, injured in a foot race three weeks ago, remains in a naval hospital with paralysis unchanged after a delicate operation to relieve bone pressure on the spinal cord. No improvement expected until the cord resumes function. Assistant Secretary Winthrop sent a letter praising his courage and expressing best wishes.

Annapolis Earl D Wilson Savy Naval Hospital Dr Stokes Beekman Winthrop

Tragedy at San Francisco Arcade Weekend Murders

Crowds filled the Perry building arcade as a laborer Ignate Novikow shot and killed Mrs A. Schultz and her daughter Betty before taking his own life. No motive was learned. The event shocked Sonoma county circles and drew investigators to the crowded street scene.

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

Rebels Win Fight at Paso Las Lajas In Nicaragua War

A Warrington dispatch from New Orleans reports Hantada revolutionists under Gen Chamorro defeated 1,600 government troops near Paso Las Lajas sixty miles west of Bluefields. American sharpshooters organized by Col Matute helped rout Zelaya forces. over 100 government dead. Authored by special correspondent, the report notes several intense attacks and the insurgents’ advance toward a new republic.

Paso Las Lagas Ea@ada State Department Warrington New Orleans Hantada Paso Las Lajas Terior Blufield Insurgenta Regula Col Matute Bluefields Fliere Chamorro Fornos Diaz Louis Mena Col Matuteam Hey Fedt Diaz Cha Zelaya Corinto Interir Nicaraguan Revolutionary Army Fornos Diag Guatusca Point Revolutonists

Johnsons troubles rock Cleveland debt transfer

Cleveland observers note a $200000 debt transfer from the Johnson Company and the Shefield Land Company to the Shefield Realty Company, formed after Johnson’s defeat. Part of the new firm’s stock will go to old shareholders, but Johnson’s participation remains unclear. A promoter meeting occurred in the mayor’s office amid questions about asset ownership.

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 Purchase

National Art Collections Fund officials announced they have raised seven thousand pounds to complete the purchase of Holbein’s famous portrait of the Duchess of Milan. The portrait will be presented to the National Gallery in London.

Uni Duchess of Milan Washington London National Art Collections Fund

Taft at Florence tasting bark stew and urging ethics

President Taft visited Florence South Carolina and praised prosperity while urging adherence to Roosevelt era standards of business morality. He warned Southerners not to abandon integrity amid cotton wealth and called for a national board of health. An airship interruption occurred as he spoke in Augusta prior to the Georgia Carolina fair.

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 approves ten year franchise extensions

The Southern League held its annual meeting in Memphis to extend franchises for ten years starting with 1910. Lute Rack will remain in the circuit after hours of debate, with Arkansas city objections noted for geographical reasons. The league also addressed reports that Atlanta directors sought a closer pennant race to boost attendance, exonerating all involved as the charges were deemed absurd.

Memphis Sete Pa Lute Rack Arkansas City William Smaith Atlanta Iti

Augusta Leaders Pose for Photographer at Golf Club

The scene shows Mr Cobb and Capt Butt posing with Augusta’s two famed figures. The president, joining briefly, asks to be included and then departs as the photographer captures the moment near the clubhouse. The exchange reveals lighthearted interest in a souvenir image of the Augusta luminaries.

Cobb Bute Augusta Mr Cobb Gant Butt Isutt Butt Risi Dent

Wedded 61 Years Yet Skip Anniversary Observance

Judge Pryor and Mrs Pryor mark sixty one years of marriage by not observing a formal anniversary. Their relatives in Virginia plan to celebrate on their behalf, while the couple, now in their eighties, live quietly on Sixty Ninth Street. Pryor has served as editor lawyer diplomat and Supreme Court justice.

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

Pastor Oller Quits Parish Affects Gillespie-Oller Rumor

Special to The Washington Post recounts the Rev William E Oller resigning after over two decades at First Presbyterian Church as allegations surface about Mrs Gillespie’s motives and a confession tied to Gillespie. The piece notes church officers and delegates planning next steps with potential legal action and possible Supreme Court appeal.

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Fog detains big liners and protests ignite court clash

A murky dispatch reports a dramatic protest against a federal court ruling in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. The piece cites vigorous citizen resistance, urging obedience to constitutional rights, and references the press’s role in challenging authority amid calls for reform and free speech. The narrative touches on the tension between judiciary power and civil liberty, noting a broader push for constitutional protections. It also mentions shipping news about Red Star and Holland America lines and port movements, indicating a period of labor and naval activity with mixed certainty in the record.

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Back Gomperd Pleads Constitution Pushes Obedience to Courts

Defiance to Rote demands every judge's order be obeyed as union chiefs seek presidential backing to modify the Sherman Act. Representatives are denounced for inaction on a bill amid an insurgent movement and party body urging political action. Delegates labeled insurgents are excluded.

Tait

Assails Court Doctrine Against Free Speech and Press

A quotation cites Samuel Gompers urging labor to resist court obedience that tramples natural rights. It argues the first amendment protects free speech and press to allow dissent against government power and party manipulation.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Toronto

Wireless plans for aeroplane apparatus at Fort Myer

Genallen and Mag Sawer of the signal corps inspected the wireless gear at Fort Myer. The apparatus built for field service will go to Fort Leavenworth for instruction. Experiments with aviation wireless aim to reduce noise and enable message sending from aircraft. Repairs on the government biplane at College Park progress under Tuieunt Lahm. Canvas from Wright factory pending, and no closure of the signal corps aviation section while weather holds.

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 in Peru Way

At the bull ring yesterday a clash broke out during a scheduled fight between a low and bull that turned into a riot. Police charged the crowd dispersing them and fired into the mob causing several fatalities and many wounded.

Peru Bull

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