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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1909

Page

10

Deserter Case Narrowed By Navy Experts At Yard

Naval doctors and officers conclude the strange patient known as Aphasiac is feigning. At Hampton Roads a long examination shows the man, Collins of the Virginia, lacks memory of past life and identities, while officials declare he is faking. Dr Hicking says hypnosis was offered but refused, and naval authorities continue to investigate the mystery at the navy yard.

Navy Yard Hervert S Collins United States Virgina Hicking Deere Hampton Tangers Hspital Washington Aguiun Hostle Superintendent White Pat Collins de Hieckling Hiekting Mvaett

Seaman Collins Missing Overleave Showed Fraud Claim

In Norfolk on November 2 Harry Collins ordinary seaman aboard the battleship Virginia was reported absent on overleave since early November. He rejoined the Wabash in Boston on November 6 and was carried to Norfolk, where authorities say he skipped reporting back, with torn labels on clothing fueling suspicion of a possible deception.

Collins Norfolk Va Harry Collins Virginia Boston Navy Yard Norfolk

New Trial for Teal in Gould Divorce Case Reversed

Albany court of appeals reversed a lower court verdict in the Frank Gould divorce matter and ordered a new trial for Margaret Teal. The decision concerns subornation of perjury linked to Teal’s alleged acts involving Bessie De Voe and Mabel MacCauslan at a millinery shop.

Frank Gould Albany Court of Appeals Margaret Teal Franke Gould Onco Leal Bessie de Voe Teal Mabel Mac Causlan

Thieves Rob Knox in Valley Forge Burglary

Intruders forced open the rear door of a country house at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. They left a broken drill inside the study safe and carried off only papers with apparent legal significance. Hugh Knox later indexed the items, and crews departed without recognizing the crane’s relevance.

Valley Forge Hugh Knox Samuel’ Tone Tindie

Hope Fades for Miners in Valley Forge Mine Disaster

The Washington Post reports a coal mine disaster at Valley Forge where 310 workers were entombed after a collapse. Rescue efforts stall as black damp and smoke hinder progress. 10 days in, 19 survivors are brought to the surface and authorities place Inspector McAllister in charge. Robbery at Secretary Knox’s Chester County house noted during the crisis.

Washington Post Philadelphia Chester County Philander Knox Samuel Toner Deneen McAllis Hugh Knox James R Tindle Prt Washington Caiston Gata TL 3 Ming Dyez Gov Deneen McAllister Aylar Post K Street Taw Valley Forge

Heire ss to Million Sues for Divorce in Local Notice

An heiress filed divorce papers against her husband the manager of a Memphis cotton firm. The action named Evelyn Wallis Hut as the daughter of Edward Wiss Hunter, a cotton broker with ties to Memphis and Chicago. A prior acquaintance, Henry Smith, was mentioned in a faded note about an inheritance of 1600.99 dollars from her uncle Charles Whitny Payne, a former partner of Silent Smith.

Brooklyn Borough President Coler Charged With Mismanagement

Brian Coler, Brooklyn Borough President, is accused in a report to Mayor Vegralian of neglect and waste of public funds. The Commissioners of Accounts condemn subordinates as incompetent and fault favoritism toward politicians for large financial losses.

Brooklyn New York Brian Coler Brookjin Charlotte VeClelian

Boy Kills Grandfather Over Minor Punishment

A 7 year old boy shot and killed his grandfather after being punished for a small offense. The child escaped custody but was captured the next morning. The incident occurred last night and is under investigation.

Carrington Will Carrington

BL and W Chief in Peril on Narrow Escape

A special train carrying President W Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and other officials escaped a wreck last night when a stolen locomotive driven by Thomas Teal of Kingston ran wild. Teal, reportedly intoxicated, took the engine for a joy ride and narrowly avoided collision at a switch after the whistle warned of danger.

Truredale Tran Tle Avondale Truesdale

Husbands Outnumber Wives in America Study Finds Immigrant Gap

Ithaca N May 28 Special to The Washington Post Cornell statistician Walter F Willcox reported there are about 400000 more married men than married women in the United States. He attributed this to immigrants leaving wives behind in early years and noted few unmarried people compared with other nations. The trend shows Europe and the US with more females while surrounding regions have more males.

America Washington Post Ithaca N Cols Walter F Willcox Cornell Statistician Willcox United States Hungary India

Photograph Royal Burial and Dowager Empress Power Shifts

An imperial edict dismisses three high officials including Tuan Fang viceroy of Peehill over Ube tunecal offenses linked to the dowager empress. Viceroy Thang attends ceremonies with photographs, signaling rising power of the dowager empress faction as Chen Kwei Lung becomes governor of Swesen succeeding Tuan Pang He.

Peking Tuan Fang Peehill Ube Thang Chen Kwei Lung Swesen Tuan Pang He

Five Danville Buildings Wrecked by Dynamite Blast

A blast detonated 25 pounds of dynamite under the fruit and wine house of Joseph Mangcari in Danville on November 11 destroying five buildings and causing about 60000 in damage. Authorities suspect the Black Hand and mention possible Birch Hand involvement. Two men were seen fleeing the area moments before the explosion. Police have descriptions of the suspects.

Danville Fru Joseph Mangcari Mascari Birch Hand Fom

Madden Drops His Suit Over Alleviating Wife’s Alienation

Lexington turfman Madden withdraws his suit for alienation of his wife’s affections filed years ago. Louis A Bell, another turfman, and his wife Laura A Bell Madden are named in the same notation, with further details unclear from the damaged text.

Acton Loms York HE Madden Lexington Louis Bell Laura Madden

Victory for C. W. Morse in new trial bid

New York reports that Charles W. Morse, a federal prisoner awaiting sentencing for violating national bathing laws, won a preliminary motion granting the right to apply for a new trial. The decision amends the mandate but does not compel the circuit court to hear a new trial, while noting issues about jury conduct and possible influence.

New York Charles W Morse Tombe Aniased Causie Thas Martin W. Littleton United States Court of Appeals United States Brcuit Court Court of Appeals Circuit Court Witneton Fregulanty Morse Washington

Ex Sultan's Cash Tied Up in Supreme Court Appeal

The government answers a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Charles W Morse, banker and steamship owner, convicted on an indictment for false entries in the National Bank of North America and misapplication of bank funds. The brief argues the questions are moot and do not affect sentencing of fifteen years. The Imperial Bank of Germany plans to sue for the deposited money. Morse’s scheme allegedly would turn funds into speculative investment if the bank seal and signature are disputed.

Charles W Morse National Bank of North America Bank Waa United States Supreme Court Berlin Imperial Bank Germany Ipy Abdul Hamlaefore Turkey Court of Appeals Multan Marsa Abdu Hamid Nationa Morses

Latham Arrives in New York State Monoplane Hunt

Hubert Latham invited to join Marquis de Polignay hunting party arrives in NYS in a Chelons to NYS flight of about 18 miles in 20 minutes. He lands at the hunting lodge with a gun and bags trophies before boarding his monoplane back to Chalons at sunset.

Latham Saila Berra France Marquis de Polignay Committee On Aviation Hubert Latham Nys Chelons Letam Lathan Chalons

Mae Wood's Trial Set In Platt Forgery Case

Mae Wood kept her promise and appeared in court as charges of forgery and perjury were set for November 30 in connection with her suit against ex Senator Thomas C Platt. She appeared with her attorney and the case was placed on the calendar for November 20.

New York Mae Wood West Thomas C Platt

Nourmahal Safe After Storms As Astor Returns Ashore

Captain of the Nourmahal says the yacht showed no damage from the storm. Col Astor, aboard with Gol John Jacon Astor, arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico from Managuez and planned onward travel to Ponce and Cuba before heading north. The Luckenbach crew reported Astor appeared well, seen in auto on the Plaza with his son Vincent, and a letter from Col Astor to Willam A Dobbyn was received describing business matters and safety.

Harry Buckenbach Nourmahal Porto Rico Washington Post York Gol John Jacon Astor San Juan Managuez Ponce Hans Lockenbach Porto Rican Nourtashal Mal Astor Col Astor Willam Dobbyn Astor Ektalé St Torent Bobbyn Nowrmahai Annecety Dalton Luckenbach Emery Sui Quan Furi Roush Wettiitr Santo Domingo Mall Hatteras Tao de Janeiro United States Cable and Mourmahal Collster New York Placa Purser Kirchbaum Cot Astor Vincent

Brave De Armond Dies Saving Grandson in Butler Fire

Representative David A De Armond and his six year old grandson perished in a Butler house fire. The congressman rushed the boy through flames, both bodies found in the wreck. The family and staff escaped, with condolences flowing from Speaker Cannon and President Taft.

Grandfather Lattle Kansas City David A de Armond Missouri Butler Avc Mrv de Armond Bmrs Clark Nettie Boles James A de Armond Hates County Democrat de Armond Glavk Neetie Boles

Preached in garb of Adam at probates court insane cigarmaker

In New Haven doctor witnesses testified that Elam Martin a cigarmaker formerly of Dan Castle Pa has become hopelessly insane due to Christian Science influence. He joined the church two years ago and spent hours studying its texts. A week ago he claimed Christ traveled the world with less than a dollar and urged travel to Lancaster with three cents. Yesterday he disrupted services at Mishkan Yarset by stripping and addressing congregants with a Bible in hand.

Washington New Haven Drs Seymour & Spier Christian Science Elam Martin Martin Dancastel Pa Lout Christian Martins Lancaster Christ Mishkan Yarset Himenig

Taft Pil Baked Six Hours For Thanksgiving Mince Pie

A Newark bakeshop baked a fifty pound mince pie named the largest in America. A committee from the Bakes Union will transport it to Washington. Six hours of baking and expert care produced a pie weighing about 1,240 pounds raw indicated by evaporation. Ingredients include raisins brandy apples prunes beet sugar and citrus.

New York Tafts Newark America Washington

Lava Threatens Town Near Las Florea Crater

Foreign researchers observed new craters on Las Florea as volcano vents emit lava shot to 2000 feet. Incandescent showers of stone sand and lava threaten Santiago valley. Lava remains within about two miles of Santiago, but town Tar has not felt impact for six or seven days.

Las Florea Santiaga

Actress divorce verdict in De Haven case

Flora Barker brings undefended divorce suit against Carter De Haven. Supreme Court Justice Platz presided and the jury ruled for Mrs De Haven. Upon learning she must wait three months to remarry, she declared Never again for me.

MacVeagh Names Aid Young Boston Lawyer to Treasury

James Freeman Curtin of Boston will succeed James Tigriun Theyynolde as second Assistant Secretary of the Treasury The appointment announced by Secretary MacVeagh follows Curtin serving as assistant to the District Attorney of Boston and handling prosecutions of major fraud cases He is a Harvard graduate and was a member of the Harvard golf team noted for the intercollegiate championship effort The move highlights Curtin’s courtroom experience and athletic background as he prepares to take office next day

the Treasury Massachusetts Capital James Freeman Curtle Boston James Tigriun Theynolde Seretary The Treasury Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh Reynolds Tab Board Curtis Hia aeQi Curts Washington Disteiet Attorne Curtis Filleth Assisant Mascachusetts Ventune Cart Caplan Harvard Gay Mcveagh Uekteher

Moxley Wins in Ghicaso House Race for Speaker Seat

Representative-elect Moxley, backed by Speaker Cannon allies, won the Sixth District seat to fill the Lorimer vacancy in Congress. He defeated Walker Barnes, with Ryan Meley securing a platform pledge to back Speaker Cannon, amid a conservative shift influenced by national liberal support and socialist opposition.

College Wiam J Vow Republican Canco Witiam Lorimer Albert J Hopkins Moxle Senate Toimer Republian Barnes Ryan K Meley Wannon Willa J Moxley Butterme Lorimer Seai Wi Wag County Cork Ireland Baltimore

Latent Central American Uprising Fears Zelaya-Tied Plan Stalled

Reports detail a growing Nicaraguan revolt aided by exiled forces from Salvador and Honduras, with General Zelaya urging resistance as U S warships and Marines ready in case of mobilization. The Num line centers on Playa Grand and Chinadega, with fear of rapid advances toward Leon and Managua and potential shocks to regional stability. The dispatch also notes political tensions in Costa Rica and Guatemala, plus tensions over the fate of Cannon and U S policy amid the crisis.

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