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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
10
A veteran attending a Taft event was trampled in a crowd and died from the injury. An accompanying member of the GAR escort reportedly attended the ceremony as another executive laid the cornerstone of the Universalist Church. Toleration and civilization themes featured in remarks.
The speech argues a corporate tax is a stepping stone to federal investigation and supervision of all corporations, urging careful reform. It condemns applying a single statute to boycotts and notes ongoing events surrounding veterans and a presidential appearance, with references to a split opinion on policy and trade.
The President debates proper control of corporations via a tax law and tariff board while urging use of a general encyclopedia glossary for clarity. He defends boycotts as illegal, supports labor laws, and promotes church cooperation across denominations during a public address and at a church service with Archbishop Christie and civic leaders present.
Mrs H R Rea wife of a Pittsburg steel king and niece of Senator George T Oliver faced a luxury jewels theft claimed worth up to 40000. Detectives note discrepancies with Rea family saying jewels may total 15000, as Mrs Rea and a maid recount removing and placing the gems before they vanished at Sewickley Heights home after a midnight return from a reception.
Special to The Washington ros Boston Oct 2 Carl August Nackay eight years old of Somerville shot himself on the doorstep of C A Talvery undertaker Roxbury this morning A note found reads I am unable to work The last place I worked I lost my house and a bit of land Please notify my wife She is nervous and paralyzed in her right side The message ends abruptly with a request for notification
Mrs Marshall Clark, wife of Chicago business man Marshall Clark, claims Antoinette Gaz zani, 26, caused alienation of affections costing her $150000. Clark says Gaz zani denied a lawful bond and that his marriage to Mrs Clark ended years ago. The case outlines alleged purchases, a Los Angeles hotel saga, and Clark’s pursuit of a divorce in Chicago.
Edgar W Miz of Columbus Ohio is the sole U S entrant in the international Gordon Bennett Cup balloon race. Rengier wins big prizes at Johan mathal aviation meet as 260000 spectators watch balloons sail skyward toward Vienna amid varying winds. Latham’s flight ends in disqualification after multiple mechanical failures.
Rougier wins big prize in a Voisin airplane as Hubert Latham soars above the crowd amid cheers and risky landings. Officials clock distant records for 10000 meters and Berlin cup, Farman and Latham take second and third. Notables including Princes and ambassadors attend alongside Orville Wright.
Tragedy from Newfoundland after the steamer Ad venture arrives with news of a starving Eskimo who killed and ate his child. Neighbors attacked the man, he fought back killing several during the assault, then fled into the wilderness. his fate remains unknown.
Dr David Jeyne Hill arrived in Berlin on a first visit since his appointment, stating Germany should avoid war with England to preserve prosperity. He and Mrs Hill will stay at their Rochester NY home.
The Duchess de Chaulnes, her son Herzog Duke de Chaulnes, and Mrs Theodore Shonts with Miss Marguerite Shonts arrived today on the George Washington. They were met by Theodore Shonts and later left for Hot Springs Virginia in his private car. They plan seasonal stays between Alabama and New York with the duchess spending winter at Daphnne near Mobile while Shonts hopes for a two week vacation.
In Amesbury Massachusetts Joseph Manehan aged 2 and his 17 year old brother Frederick were photographed in a canoe when it capsized in Gardner Lake. They could not swim and drowned before a friend on shore. The incident occurred as they prepared to have pictures taken.
Muskogee Oklahoma dispatch reports that several thousand Cherokees face starvation due to a severe drought. FullbloodCherokees say they cannot feed their children or buy clothing as money runs out. The Le Fet Hotel auctioneer announces sale of furnishings at auction.
Chicago dispatch records Speaker Joseph Cannon insisting his position was not in danger and attributing any threat to rules changes. He references Parsons statements about New York politics and warns of potential fallout over committee assignments and political exigencies.
In a heated exchange Timothy L Woodruif and View Press Jent Sherman press for names in a political deal with Tammany forces. The conversation touches on Congressman Littauer from Gloversville NY and hints the Parson’s attack may have targeted him, though the speaker avoids the question.
A officer in the United States army Lieu t 0 W Bard aged years old, recruiting officer, died at his boarding house in Mars Oct. by his own hand. He left a note asking his father Dr W C Bald of Beaumont Tex to be notified. The note ended with Here goes misapent life May God forgive me.
Dr Frederick A Cook signed a pen and ink sketch of the North Pole and the club guest register at a National Press Club reception after his Copenhagen trip. He thanked the press amid hearty applause as officials announced a morning official reception by District commissioners.
Tallk session in Boston on Oct 3 features Judge Henry Dewey, a self described theocreti gubernatorial candidate. He spoke twelve hours with brief intermissions, drawing a growing crowd from the Boston Common to Soldiers’ Monument. The municipal court veteran, famed for legal interpretations, previously ran for mayor in clownish attire and later founded the Good Government Association amid controversy.
Dr Frederick A Cook drew massive crowds in Washington as police guided supporters through dense throngs at Union Station and a reception at the National Press Club. He spoke an hour and ten minutes, detailing his Arctic discoveries, praising Eskimo guides Ahwelah and Etukishook, and deflecting critics while noting plans to submit data to American and Danish scientific societies.
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