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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

11

One Body From Mine Fire Claims Many Victims

Chinese sources report a deadly mine disaster where a secret body recovery was attempted as a fire raged in the main shaft. National Guardsmen patrolled the area while crowds gathered, with nineteen other bodies reportedly unrecovered at dusk and talks of concealment and danger surrounding the rescue effort.

Shaft Mouth Cherry I Navy Ole Proberg Mai Pft St Foul Baturdas Trawan Thie Phatt Andioud Clelmet Nery Teast Vurng Toton Hall Southorty

Obituaries and Death Notices from a 1900s Paper

Fragmented list of obituaries and funeral notices. Mentions include several individuals with dates in November, ages, and residences, plus references to kin and services. The snippet preserves names and vague locations, reflecting a local paper's death notices column.

Rescue work at Cherry Mine described in chaotic report

The chaotic dispatch covers the Cherry Mine disaster with details of rescues, families, and officials. It notes J W Paul George H Rice and RKY Willian first descending the ventilating shaft in a gas shielded cage, followed by James Taylor and Thomas Moses. Messages to families, crowd scenes, and charity relief from the Red Cross director are included along with Italian inquiries and U.S. government responses. One rescuer, Frank T Morris, a Washington native and mining engineer, is highlighted for leading mine rescue efforts and communicating with his mother and brother.

J W Paul George' H Rice Rky Willian Jamea ‘Taylor Thomas Moses Cody Eckhart Worl Progressed Rapids Today Bpckwell American Red Cross Italy Rome Chamber Ofepatles Signor Cabri United States Titton Washington Cherry Cherry I Trank TF Morris Central High School Rana Frank H Morrie War Department Hia Treasury Department Morciy Gcological Survey Pittsburg Cheury West Virginia Pennsylvania Caines Charles R. Morris Bicknell Red Grass

Alimony Suit to Go On in New York Special to The Washington Poet

The motion for a preliminary examination by George Terry assistant treasurer of the United States is denied in the case over $6900 alleged to be due from a 1920s agreement to pay Lille Terry and son Lawrence rent. Lille Terry of Oaxaca Mexico says the agreement was canceled. Terry asserts the matter is dilatory and hostile witnesses are involved.

Terry Washington New York North Supreme Part Trans George Terry United States Lille Lawrence Terry E Ray Oaxaca Mexico Chichiahua Mevico

Health Office Record Names Various Individuals and Ages

Fragmented OCR listing multiple individuals with ages and affiliations including Bietha George A Grace L Bandegtrt Nellie H Jones George M Bennie Whitwall Hert sof Helen Howard Tenjamin Nellie Herding Freverich Crittardan Floyd Resale Michast Springhe'd Beadford Adams William Septe McGavley 40 yrs John Hanson Barnard Seaton Carrie Taylor Grorga Hammes Thomas Duncan Seaton Peter etc. Includes soldiers Home Marine barracks Govt Hospital and various addresses.

George A Grace L Trunk Nellie H Jones George M Bennie Whittwall Helen Howard Nellie Bor Freverich Crittardan Floyd Michast Beadford Lillis Adams William and Agies Ance John McGavley Brian William Grorga Hammes Lraderick Carter Ava Nw Pat We John T Clifford

New Trick of Beef Trust Exposed as Price Bluff

A World article reports unsigned circulars from the American Beef Producers Association claiming cattle shortages to drive beef prices higher. The pamphlets warn of rising demand and pilots to trap editors, while sources say cattle are sent to Europe and the trust seeks higher retail returns.

New York World American Beef Producers’ Associaion United States Atgek Middle West Enttls Trust American Beef Producers Association Beef Trust Hurgpe Carcelar

Italian trackwalker faces police court over track obstruction

Falaco, known as Talaco, a trackwalker from Italy, was arraigned in police court and jailed on $5000 bail after allegedly attempting to place an obstruction on a Union Station track and wiring a steel shot to the rail. The case was continued to Monday for witness procurement. detectives and railway officials dispute claims, with several terminal police and staff named as complainants.

Domine Falaco Union Staten Cubway Southern Railway Battorney James B Archer Baluco Yesterdes Pole Court Falacos Washington Terminal Company

Accused of Train Wrecking Squatters Held for Death

Wimington NC November 18 The wreck of a tram on the Waccamaw Lumber Company land after depredations by squatters led to one death and several injuries. JW Brady and two Braddys Shade Ballard and others were arrested and brought to Wilmington to face assault with intent to kill charges. The lands were recently acquired by the company, and squatters claim possession rights.

Wimnington N C Lower Brunswick Waccamaw ‘Lumber Company Buck) Brady Sera O W Bornce Brady Shade Ballard Olr Lumberton John X McDonald

Carnegie Sees Era of Prosperity and Waterways Focus

Andrew Carnegie sails to Norfolk to meet President Taft and discuss waterways, canals, and national resources. He predicts a long era of prosperity, cites the Panama Canal, and outlines plans to combat tuberculosis with land grants and state funding while acknowledging efforts against hookworm disease.

Taft Norfolk Tranmaster

Catholics Discuss Missions At Catholic University Meeting

The Catholic Missionary Union of America gathered at Catholic University with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia presiding. Rev A P Doyle presented a paper noting 376 missions supported and £383 6s distributed since the movement began. Dr Herbert Vaughn described a new effort to reach non Catholics in West Tolbater. In London two priests started a youth movement in Australia and New Zealand with encouraging results. Ryan and Doyle were reelected to six year terms.

Catholic Missionary Union of America Catholic University Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia A. P Doyle Apostolic Winstow House Prissis Herbert Vaughn London West Tolbater Australia New Zealand Ryan Re A P Doyle

New French Court Reforms Proposed by Minister Barthou

Paris November 18 Minister of Justice Barthou announced during Mme Steinhel trial that he will propose changes this week to French trial court procedures He plans an intra parliamentary commission to recommend court practice reforms aimed at expediting preliminary investigations and reducing judge duties and lengthy cross examination techniques.

Paris Justus Barthou Mme Steinhel France Barthou Luiciilega

Tucker Not a Quitter Says He Is a Candidate Now for Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign

Special to The Warbington Post Norfolk Virginia November 18 reports George Tucker, defeated in the last Democratic primary for governor, arriving from Washington to entertain President Tat here tomorrow. Tucker states he will be a candidate for governor not only years hence but right now, signaling his ongoing political ambitions.

Warbington Norfolk Washington

Medium dealer discusses conjuring props used by Paladino

A New York firm head frames admits supplying phosphorescent paint and secret lifting devices for stage magicians. He describes luminous skull effects and table levitation tricks, claiming Paladino’s use and credit to Carrington in a daylight proof setting.

Fhesiel Lo Washington Festew York Busapa Faladino Hereward Carrington Matinka & Co Francis Matinua Sixth Avenue Carrington Signore Paladino Matinka Searce Sliekters Matinkowas Herrmann

Portsmouth Suburban Water Plan to Supplement Kilby Supply

The Portsmouth Suburban Water Company seeks to prevent water famine by tapping Cohoone Creek to augment Lake Kilby’s limited supply for Suffolk Portsmouth and part of Norfolk. The Newsemond county supervisors granted a right of way for pipes along the public road, amid drought pressures.

Portsmouth Suburban Company Lake Kilby Washington Post Suffolk Portsmouth Suburban Water Company Portsmouth Norfolk Newsemond Lake Killa Hagerstown National Board of Underwriters

Future of Agriculture Emphasized by Assistant Secretary

Omengo Nor 1 reports Hays, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, addressed the National Berm Land Congress praising the growth of agricultural stations and schools. He warned that increasing productive acres alone won't suffice and stressed raising output per acre to feed a growing population, noting the department now has over 110 employees.

Omengo Department of Agriculure Todey Woh Hays Hazs Department of Agriculture

Bet rayer thief in revenge confession links farmer case

Joseph Ellsworth was arrested in Chicago and confessed to the November robbery at Schuyler Rainer’s Florence home. Nearly $5000 and securities over 1990 were taken after a masked man entered, tying the housekeeper’s description to Wildam Hamilton, who was identified by the housekeeper and a clergyman. An anonymous tip led investigators to Ellsworth through his wife and the informer Adolf van Dammel, who claimed Ellsworth spoke of the crime and that revenge for a child’s death motivated it. Ellsworth reportedly bears a striking resemblance to Hamilton.

Wildam Hamilton Florence Clergman Hamilton Rafner Amilton Ellsworth Adolf van Dame Philadeight van Demel Eillsworth Elsworth von Demme Chicago

Two Millions for Memorial Building Plan Gains

The George Washington Memorial Association announces plans to raise about 2,000,000 for a national memorial building in Washington. The scope has broadened to attract subscriptions from schools and citizens of moderate means, with funds to be raised municipally by 71 contributions.

Washington Miod-Erate

German Navy League Urges Against Naval Understanding

The Navy League’s official organ prints Admiral Weber arguing Germany must resist any naval understanding with Great Britain. He states peace comes only through strength or defeating an enemy, and Germany should not enter into a naval pact with England.

German Navy League Eaa Washington Post Berlin Die Trotte The Navy League Weber Great Britain England

French Cabinet Faces Test On Budget Vote

Paris reports the French cabinet faces a confidence vote next week as it defends a budget reliant on taxes from automobiles tobacco wine and inheritances amid opposition to planned work pension and popular schemes Jaures the socialist leader urged a broader Anglo Franco German entente to cut military costs Berlin notes the 1910 budget balances ordinary revenues and expenditures at 4 600 3000 marks, a marked rise from the previous year, with 38 000 000 planned from unspecified sources.

Paris France Wy Hay Ag Jaures Ic Chamber of Deputies

Polar littera sparks cat name clash in Arctic debate

A National Geographic Society member criticizes a polar controversy text by recalling street scene with two kittens named by a party leader. The quip proposes naming them Cook and Peary, prompting a retort that the kittens are polecats.

Naional Geographic Society Reaponguila Jerry Cook Peary

Wife Goes To Fred Harford Courievis

News brief reports a complex domestic case involving Frederick Bond, an actor, and Augustin Daly's leading man. A wife sues for divorce amid a custody and alimony dispute. proceedings before Justice Seabury reveal temporary alimony details and arrears.

Washington New York Seabury Today Frederick Bond Augustin Dalys

Vatican to Fight Bishops Rights and School Textbooks

Vatican voices resolve to oppose bishops rights and defend school texts. tensions rise over religious authority and state control. French bishops faced papal condemnation amid disputes over education and civil liberties affecting Catholic institutions and families. Mothers of Catholic girls publicly protested by withdrawing daughters from schools.

Vatican Rome Pru Milan Redlaz France Gardner Enyas Tren Jepe Chass

Finnish Diet Dissolved Over Government Bill Standstill

The Finnish diet was dissolved today after parliament refused to sanction the government bill seeking an appropriation of 00 000 for the defense effort. An election will be held February 1, and the new diet will assemble March 7.

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