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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

9

Dispatches Complicate Nicaragua Crisis With Executed Americans

Reports from Managua say President Zelaya refused a clemency appeal for two American prisoners and that word spread they had been executed. State Department urged naval vessels toward the Nicaragua coast as rebel forces blockaded San Juan del Norte, with ships and a prize court in Bluefields monitoring contraband cases.

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Artillerymen to Test Balloon Destruction at Proving Grounds

At the Albany Look proving grounds the U S Army plans a balloon defense test led by Gen Foulois and supported by Signal Corps units. Balloons will be launched from the Hook with a mixed crew of Signal and Army personnel attempting to demonstrate destruction of air targets.

Warhington New York Vanmnisson Weill Voulois Signal Reps Signal Corps Colleserik Ras Ten Tar

Young Diaz in Chain Gang in Ohio Arrest

Vicente Diga claiming to be grandson of the President of Mexico was arrested in Ohio on disorderly conduct. He allegedly telegraphed for aid from Mexico City and produced letters that convinced police, who said he would be hospitalized as he blamed circumstances for his actions.

O&la Vicente Diga Mexico Mexico City Ling

Man's Body Found After Train Rollover Near Lancaster

A freight train collision near Lancaster Pennsylvania left a male victim's body found beneath a car. A pocket card listed names Leo, Flora, Gary, and H. M. Sweet of Chicago while another paper bore Houseman, 924 Page Avenue, Jirkton Met as potential clues.

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

Taft Receives Belgian Minister Amid New White House Protocol

President Taft introduced a new reception protocol for foreign diplomats, directing arrivals to the blue room for greeting after the green room wait. Count de Buisseret of Belgium met with Taft, with Baron Liang Ruell and Secretary of State Chanler Hale presenting him. The Belgian minister’s visit included a tour of Congress, the Capitol, and the White House, with the baron planning to depart for New York soon. Meanwhile Taft weighed Supreme Court nominees and tackled pending Treasury and Commerce appointments as he met with lawmakers and Indiana figures about antitrust and patronage.

White House Count de Buisseret Count Ae! Bulegoret Chanler Hale Baron Liang New York Eurone Indiana Durbin Br. Derbin Heveridge Fairbanks L. 8 Swenson Minnesota State Department Ap Ge

Jerome is here in New York District Attorney says he is trying to lose himself

New York District Attorney Jerome, seen at the Shoreham Hotel with Allan A. Ryan, denies coming on business. He declares he is out of politics and intends to disappear from public life, planning a quiet stay and a quail shoot at Mr Ryan's Virginia plantation.

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

William A. Dodge Dead Printing Office Employee

William A. Dodge longtime government printing office helper died at 1282 University Place NW from apoplexy yesterday morning. He was 63, joined government service as a proof reader for a newspaper and was a member of Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev. W. Thompson. Frederic May’s condition improved after pneumonia illness 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

Taft Sails to Norfolk for Deeper Waterways Meeting

President Taft and a party sail from the navy yard aboard the Mayflower for Norfolk Virginia to attend the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention. A Marine guard eyes the departure as Taft and officials head to Cape Henlopen for an oyster dinner then Hampton Roads for naval talks and a luncheon with Hampton Naval Institute trustees. Newspaper men accompany the trip, with several ceremonies planned along the route and in Norfolk.

Navy Atlantic Deeper Waterways’ Association Taft Abe Norfolk 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 Hampton Roads Apubar Hampton Hampton Naval Institute Washington Vicginia Monticello

Missing youth found in drug store interests Sixth precinct

Police and Washington Asylum Hospital officials seek to identify a young white male about 14, barefoot after discarding shoes and socks. He arrived at Sixth and Ostregis drug store wearing a fur overcoat and plush hat, then entered the hospital wagon from Sixth precinct. He cannot provide a name or address and is held for questioning.

Sixth Precinct Washington Asylum Hospital Sixth Mibus Seventh Sargt. Curry

Feary Guest of Honor at Aldine Dinner

New York reports that Commander Robert E. Peary and Captain Bartlett of the arctic steamer Roosevelt were entertained at a dinner by the Aldine Association amid trophies of the far North. The group had previously fined Peary before his departure, now hosting an I told you so gathering with about three hundred attendees and President Frank Presbroy presiding.

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

Double Lookalike: Larz Anderson Meets Chief Wilkie At Washington

Multimillionaire Larz Anderson and Secret Service Chief John Wilkie resemble each other in Washington. At Riggs Bank and the White House, officials and friends mistook Wilkie for Anderson, prompting playful explanations about the resemblance and safeguards for the president.

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 outlook shows fronts and warm spells across regions

The Weather Bureau reports a complex system with a low over the far North and fronts marching through the central states toward Friday and Saturday. Temperatures remain below normal in the Atlantic states while the interior warms, with storms and strong winds along the coasts and Lake region.

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 Péethy Oath Southrest Steamera Priday European Pesta Grane Banke

District board vacancy sparks central committee meeting

An anxious Washington scene unfolds as the Democratic central committee plans to nominate a candidate for the District commissionership tonight at Costello's Hall. The gathering, led by fourteen of nineteen members, will also address District suffrage efforts amid ongoing speculation over Willard Richardson a druggist backed by drug trade advocates and other local figures proposed for the post.

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 Taft’s Likely Supreme Court Pick

Washington reports President Taft intends to nominate Horace H. Lurton of Nashville for the Supreme Bench, his top choice to fill the late Rufus Peckham’s seat. Age 65 is cited as the only potential objection, though critics say he remains in prime powers. Lurton, a former Confederate soldier and Democrat, is seen as Taft’s favored candidate.

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 after a temporary interment in the town’s historic oil cemetery. The transfer is expected mid next week. Mr HA Willard and son HK Willard plan December return trips to Washington. Garfield Memorial Hospital board signaled sympathy for Mrs Willard’s family, noting her long service to the hospital. Georgetown mass meeting at 7:45 pm in West Street Presbyterian Chapel will feature Mrs Zed Copp Miss Keney Timberner Rev James T. Marshal Mrs Grayton Emiy and Mrs Don P Brain. Topics include local betterment discussions.

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

Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Senses After Deafness and Taste Loss

A reader from Lebanon, Kangas, recounts catarrh resisting three medicines before Hood's Sarsaparilla restored hearing and taste. He took three bottles and improved, then finished two more for lasting relief, noting no return of symptoms.

Eugene Forbay Lebanon Kangas Hood

Baltimore Aero Club Goes Forward With 50 000 Aviation Fund

Baltimore officials report progress on a $50,000 aviation fund with $9,000 pledged at the Merchants and Manufacturers Association rooms. Subscriptions include multiple $4,000 and $500 gifts, as the joint committee plans a New York trip to appeal to national aviation leaders for support.

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 Rises Millerd F. Birgess J. ‘Albert “Hughes Nautical Joint Committee Baltiandre Aero Club Merchants and Manufacturers Association Hotel Rea

Gale Weeckes Dirigible Destroyed in New York Tempest

The Briggs Rice Origible, billed as America's largest airship, broke loose in a New York gale at a touring aviation event. The wreck tore down the big tent, injuring inventor T. Rice of Hot Springs Arkansas, his son Roy, and several workers as falling poles struck them.

America New York Briggs Rice

Birth rate decline may shrink future generations study says

A Washington Post report from Ithaeen New York notes Prof Walter Wilkos of Cornell warns a century and a half of birth rate decline could erase future parties and suggests adjusted ethics and social support for those serving society. He cites Harvard data showing a generation producing fewer than it absorbs through deaths, with Native American populations in New England and New York facing more deaths than births.

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