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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

18

Diplomatic Push on Nicaragua Over Executions Reported

Reports from Washington indicate the State Department weighs the alleged execution of two Americans in Nicaragua. President Zelaya reportedly refused clemency. a naval response was authorized as revol­utionaries blockaded San Juan del Norte. Details remain uncertain, but officials seek a full, official account.

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Balloon Target Practice By Army Balloons At Lngok Grounds

War department reports artillery teams will attempt to bring down balloons at the proving grounds near the Aly Logk. Gen Foulois will command the balloons with signal corps troops aiding. Balloons will fly from Hook and be observed by South Ordnance officers and College Park detachment personnel.

Warhingtan New York Vanmnisson Aly Lgok Proving Grounds Voulois Signal Corps Colleserik Ras Ten Tarlig Wi- Wright Sige Atding

Young Diaz in Chain Gang Arrest Report

Vicente Diga, who claims to be grandson of the President of Mexico, was arrested in O&thinsp.&thinsp. today on charges of disorderly conduct. He asked for assistance from Mexico City and produced letters, which led police to detain him as he claimed he was victim of circumstances.

O&la Vicente Diga Mexico Mexico City Ling

Man's Body Wrecks Train Near Lancaster

A freight train collision near the Pennsylvania Railway in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, today reportedly involved a man who fell from a car platform and died. The body was found under the train with a card bearing names Leo, Flora, Gary, and H. M. Sweet from Chicago, and a paper showing the Houseman address in Jackson, Michigan.

Lancaster Leo Flola Gary Tnd H. M Sweet Pennell Avenue Southside Chicago Tne Houseman Page Avenue Jirkton Met

Taft Receives Belgian Minister and Other Diplomats in White House

President Taft yesterday reorganized how foreign diplomats are received at the White House. Belgian minister Count de Buisseret waited in the Green Room before being brought to the Blue Room for the interview. Baron Liang and Minister Wu with their aides toured Washington landmarks and met Taft at the White House. The President also discussed a Supreme Court vacancy with potential nominees, and plans to appoint eight assistants in Treasury and Commerce. Indiana politics and antitrust measures were touched on in brief conversations with Representative Martin and former Gov. Durbin.

White House Count de Buisseret Count Ae! Bulegoret Chanler Hale Baron Liang New York Eurone Supreme Court Judson St. Louis Treasury Commerce Libor MacVeagh Nagel Taft Unis Blas Veugn Loeb Customs Service Discnasea Trust Martin South Dakatta Norfolk Startin House Committee Ihe Benerat My. Marlin Billy Ace Indiana Durbin Br. Derbin Heveridge Fairbanks L. 8 Swenson Minnesota State Department Ap Ge

Jerome Says He Is Trying to Lose Himself in NY Visit

New York District Attorney Jerome arrived at the Shoreham Hotel with Allan A. Ryan. He denied coming on business and said he is out of politics and plans to stay in Washington for several days, then visit Virginia to shoot quail. He stated he is trying to lose himself.

New York Williat “Ravers Jerome Iia Shoreham Hotel Allan A. Ryan Thomas ¥. Ryan Metropolitan Street Railway Washington

William A Dodge Dead After Apoplexy at 63

William A Dodge longtime government printing office employee died at his home 1282 University Place NW yesterday from apoplexy. He collapsed at his desk weeks ago and the funeral will be at 2 PM tomorrow from his residence, conducted by Rev. W. Thompson. He was a member of Waugh Methodist and son of Alexander and Elizabeth Dodge. At entry to government service he was a proofreader for a newspaper. Frederic May’s Condition Improved after two weeks of pneumonia at 227 G Street NW.

Willam A. Dodge Government Printing Office University Place Northwest WH. ‘Thompson Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church Dodge Barhood Alexander and Aijaabeth Ford Dodge Esteve Frederic May G Street

Taft Sails to Norfolk Aboard Mayflower With Entourage

President William Howard Taft sails to Norfolk aboard the Mayflower for the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention. A special guard of marines greets the party. Rear Admiral Lenzo ensures comfort. Taft invited Andrew Carnegie to join. events include military reviews, speeches to Waterways Association, and an oyster roast at Cape Henry.

Navy Atlantic Deeper Waterways’ Association Taft Ale i Tatk Norfolk Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association Mavy Yard Lenzo Mr. Taft White House Executive Mansion Laughlin Archibald Butt Mischiers J. Lambert Dulaney Tatts Secret Service Andrew Carnegie Mitary Naval Hbrride Watereggrs Aident Cape Henry

Missing Youth Found After Drug Store Stop

A young white man about 14, barefoot from a drug store incident, was taken to the Washington Asylum Hospital from Sixth precinct. He wore a fur overcoat, plush hat, green vest, and a two-hand necktie, and could not provide his name or address. Police seek identity.

Sixth Precinct Washington Asylum Hospital Sixth Mibus Seventh Sargt. Curry

Feary Guest of Honor at I Told You So Dinner

New York Nov 18 amid trophies of the far North the Aldine Association entertained Commander Robert E. Peary and Capt Bartlett of the arctic steamer Roosevelt at dinner. The association had fined Commander Peary before his departure for the North and members expressed confidence he would reach the goal. About three hundred attended the dinner with President Frank Presbroy presiding.

Association New York North Aldine Association Robert EL. Feary Capt Bartlett Roosevelt Peary Frank Presbroy

LARZ ANDERSON HAS DOUBLE CHIEF WILKIE MISTAKEN IDENTITIES

Washington gossip notes multimillionaire Larz Anderson closely resembling Secret Service head Chief Wilkie. At Riggs Bank and the White House, officials and friends mistook Wilkie for Anderson, causing surprised reactions as both men are described as handsome. Implied exchange about safeguarding plans and mistaken identity, involving President Taft and Secretary Carpenter.

Secret Service Riggs Bank White House Lave Anderson Washington John EL Wilde Anderson Wilkie Lert ‘Anderson Taft Russe Bank C. C. Glover Winkle Mrr. Anderson Glover Wilde Carpenter Mr. Anderson Massachusetts Avenue

Weather bulletin outlines widespread temperatures and storm warnings

The weather service reports now low temperatures across the Midwest and interior states with a warm-up in the Rocky Mountains. Thunderstorms are moving from the lake region toward the central states, with rain and snow in the north. Storm warnings cover the Atlantic and Gulf coasts while wind shifts affect the eastern seaboard, and shipping expects moderates along the European routes.

U. S Dep. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Wachington Thundiy Gulf of Lake Region Cito Oudraina Morta Sinten Arsanal Atlantic Rocky Mountains Mineroia Ia Epp Jake Lower Atlante Enst Gulf States Allantle Texar Allantie Madera Péety Oath Southrest Steamera Priday European Pesta Grane Banke

District commissioners seat eyed amid anxious Democratic meet

The Democratic central committee of the District plans to pick a candidate for a commissioner post to forward to the President. The meeting at Costello's Hall will name a possible nominee while suffrage and campaign efforts for votes in the District are discussed. Willard Richardson, a druggist and regulator supporter, is among those floated. others include William G. Henderson, A R Serven, and Charles F. Watt as potential nominees. The panel of nineteen members, with fourteen present, debates who best fits the commissionership and local interests.

White House Board of District Commissioners Supreme Court Treasury Department of Commerce and Labor Bainten Democratic’ Central Committee Tast Costello's Siehland Walter Coatella J. Fred Kelsey Kelley Willard Richardson National Wholesale Druggists' Association Board of Trade Vermont Elieve Langdon Citizene’ Association Willam G. Henderson Belington Clilsens’ Association A. R. Serven Service Commission Tice Belington Association Charles F. Watt Moore & Hil Company

Lurton Is Taft's Choice for Supreme Court Seat

Washington dispatch reports President Taft will nominate Judge Horace H. Lurton of Nashville for the vacant Supreme Court seat left by Rufus W. Peckham. Age 65 is cited as the sole possible obstacle, though Lurton is said to be in full power for high judicial honors. Lurton, a former Confederate soldier and Democrat, is described as Taft's preferred first choice.

New York Washington Bvaning Post Tate Horace H. Lurton Nashville Tat Tennesges Rufus W. Peckham Taft Judiciary Committee Senate Lurton Judge Lurton Judiciary Tennessean Tatt

Willard Family Plot Transfer and Obituary Notes

The body of Mrs. Sarah Bradley Willard will be moved from Westminster to the family burial plot in Westminster. The transfer is expected mid next week. Mr. HA Willard and H. K. Willard, with the family, will return to Washington in December. Garfield Memorial Hospital directors express regret and sympathy for the Willard family. Mrs. Willard, active in hospital work since its founding in 18, is remembered for her service. A Georgetown mass meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the West Street Presbyterian Church hall, under the Georgetown WCTU, features speakers including Mrs. Zed H. Copp and Rev. James T. Marshall to discuss local civic betterment.

Sarah Bradley Wilard Washington Westminster Oil Vermont Ady Garfield’ Memorial Hospital Georgetown West Street Presbyterian Church

Hood's Sarsaparilla Healed Deafness and Senses Loss

A reader from Lebanon Kangas recounts catarrh lasting years that impaired hearing and taste. After trying three medicines without relief, he took Hood's Sarsaparilla, completing four bottles and recovering fully with no return of symptoms. He credits the tonic for restoring health and urges others to try it.

Eugene Forbay Lebanon Kangas Hood

Aero Fund Nears 50 000 for Aviation Drive in DC

Baltimore Aero Club launches effort to raise 50 000 for aviation fund with Washington officials planning a New York trip. Subscriptions totalling 9 000 reported at the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, committee members named to join Washington reps for talks at Cart Joni Field Biston with officials of the Aero Club of America.

New York Washington Charles" Howe Comittee American Security and Trust Company George W. Pearton W. F. D. Herron Thomas FP. Morgen Willum B.grme Georgie Gibron Friend Gorgie W. Pitt Kellog S. Tewson Smith J. Kaufman Baltimore C. .J. Bell Aero Club of America Tussala Thomas F. Walsh Washington Aero Club Haltimora Cart Joni Field Biston Falltamoré Jerome H. Joyce Baltimore Aero Club Tha Commaldten Col. Joye Genrxe Randolph Clinton Riges Millard F. Birgess Ghd J Albert “Hughes Nautical Ibe Joint Committee Baltiandre Aero Club Merchants and Manufacturers Association Hotel Rea

Gale wrecks Briggs Rice dirigible in New York storm

The largest airship ever built in the United States the American Eagle was wrecked in New York on November 1 when a gale tore a tent at the Paris aviation rounds wounding inventor T Rice of Hot Springs Arkansas his son Roy and several workmen as falling poles struck them.

America New York Briggs Rice

Birth rate decline sparks ethical debate in 20th century

Special to The Washington Post reports a lecture by Cornell statistician Walter Wilkos noting a continued birth rate decline would reduce future births and raise concerns about social leadership, with Harvard figures showing each 100 graduates producing about one. He cites regional birth and death patterns and urges renewed ethical standards and social support for those who serve society.

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