20 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
1
The Nourmahal, long overdue from Kingston to New York, finally arrived with no news. Captains of American and British ships continue a wide search as a stormy North Atlantic disrupted several voyages. The vessel faced heavy seas and uncertain bearings before docking amid ongoing inquiries.
A speech by Henry Clews warned against the suffrage movement during a New York gathering on November 29. The audience applauded as Clews denounced practical political interests, urging support for women’s rights while labeling the Farmers suffrage bloc as a calamity. The remarks touched on economic and social issues with emphasis on ideals over concrete policy. Local observers reference support from Mrs Julian Heath as acting chair.
Friends report Mrs Stetson, once linked to the First Church of Christ Scientist in New York, suffered a severe nervous breakdown after her examination by church directors in Boston. She has gone into seclusion for treatment. Trustees met but took no official action amid talks of new shares led by Mrs Stetson.
Paris November reports Bjornstjerne Bjornson the Norwegian writer is unable to receive treatment for arteriosclerosis. His son was summoned to the bedside as daily bulletins describing his condition are sent to the kings of Denmark and Norway.
Secretary Ballinger issued a statement denying charges surrounding Alaska coal land deals. He asserted he did not advise or aid any fraudulent act against the government and explained his stance on Roosevelt's 1906 withdrawal order, antitrust concerns, and his past conduct as land commissioner. He also refuted links to the Alaska Petroleum and Coal Company and defended his official reports and conservation positions.
Secretary MacVeagh announces a sweeping housecleaning with no immunity baths. The Treasury chief releases a statement detailing 227 New York Customs employees dismissed and 123 reduced under this administration. Attorney General pledges prosecution of all malefactors.
Treasury Secretary MacVengy cites mass layoffs at the New York office after taking charge. Collector Loeb vows to recover back duties and punish anyone involved in fraud, regardless of rank, as reforms proceed through the Customs service.
Attorney General Wickersham outlined a thorough, ongoing probe into sugar duty frauds with a pledge to recover back duties and pursue all guilty parties, regardless of rank. Secretary MacVeagh announced no immunity for offending customs employees and described broad personnel purges and continued investigations to rehabilitate the service.
Special to The Waxhington Post from Chicago reports a Spain originated plot to assassinate leading financiers. Letters sent to stock exchanges traced to Bare Jona Spain sparked an investigation as Chicago Board of Trade members, including president Frederick D Cauntise, noted three letters this month. Funeral attendees named James Duke John B Cobb Pierre Lorillard George Arens August Belmont Thomas F Ryan and John W Gates were all linked to tobacco interests.
Special to The Washington post from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania November 18 Carl Grimes Milville returns home with bride after secretly marrying in Philadelphia. A crowd accosts the couple driving from Bloomsburg to Millville and walks Grimes three miles home as punishment for eloping. A band marches nearby and participants remark on the incident.
Mrs Isage Fell of Caldwell Kansas watched the execution of Henry Armstrong who killed her husband in Perry months earlier. After doctors declared the killer dead she remained to ensure the sentence was carried out, saying she felt satisfied to return home.
In Omaia Nobi on November 28 a gasoline fire from a police patrol wagon exploded in the station stables. Chauffeur Fred Bausmik was fatally injured while under the vehicle during repairs. Six horses died and the stables and garage were destroyed by the blaze.
Judge Sanborn of the Federal Circuit Court holds incidental stifling of competition is not forbidden. Coal companies may sell or not sell as they please. Hew trial of railway case ordered.
Judge Walter Sanborn set aside a verdict and ordered a new trial in the United States v Union Pacific Coal Company and several railroads. He explained that a combination that primarily boosts business and only incidentally restricts competition may not violate the Sherman act, noting no substantial evidence of an unlawful conspiracy to fix sales or transport coal.
A six week old child of BW Holman died in Barnwell after blood poisoning from bites by pet white mice. The infant, left alone on a bed, was gnawed by mice belonging to the elder sister. Help arrived too late to prevent the fatal infection.
Pass, Nov 19. The Hope diamond did not vanish in the Seyne wreck near Singapore. It is now reported located with jeweler Rosensu of 9 Rue Chaucat. The gem was offered for sale by Selim Habib last June but withdrawn. Regenau later bought it and confessed tonight that it remained in his possession. 41.25 ta Baltimore and Hetwin Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickety good returning. uaea Sunday lslt. All regular trains except Congresssional Limited.
Secretary cables to Managua demanding details of the killing of Americans Grace and Cannon. Knox pledges protection and warns against ungarished English governance, establishing a precedent and preparing potential action. Action follows a shooting incident that drew U S scrutiny.
Secretary Knox orders immediate ascertainment and telegraphic reporting of the fate of two captured American citizens tied to the revolutionary army in Nicaragua. He warns the U S government will not tolerate such treatment and seeks full information amid diplomatic strains and reports of possible execution.
The American Federation of Labor voted to support President Gompers and a fellow officer under sentence, with steps to take the case to the Supreme Court and to raise funds for possible further legal action. The decision signals ongoing efforts despite the pending court outcomes.
In Jama Peru in November, the decision of King Alfonso of Spain as arbitrator in the Peru Ecuador boundary dispute was announced and accepted by both committees.
A collage of brief items notes Anciety for Col J J Astor Ballinger denying charges, Loeb Drope 19 customs men new ruling on Sherman Law, Taft favors fort at Cape Henry, Dowager Duchess of Manchester dead, Inox firm with Zelaya, Harries Hand of Board of Trade, revival of the dead, possible scenes at the Food Show, Sacro Meet fund H1661, army and navy union reorganises, Democrats split over commissioner.
Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, died in Grosvenor Square London after heart failure following neuritis. A social figure in New York and London she was married in 1876 to Viscount Mandeville later Duke of Manchester and was closely connected to Edward VI era circles and royal families.
Heavy rains cripple canal progress as the Chagres River floods the zone between Colon and Panama City. Northbound trams only reach Sabernilla while southbound services are stalled at Bolivar. the canal cut floods and shovels partially submerged. Residents refuge on rooftops as Crests threaten Culebra and surrounding shorelines.
President Taft, guest of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, urges businesslike funding for major inland waterway improvements. He tours Norfolk and Cape Henry with Mrs Taft, attends an oyster roast with Andrew Carnegie, and emphasizes concrete earnings from waterways rather than patronage.
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