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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

12

Bourne Chief Pruner Probes Government Expenses

Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon leads a Taft administration push for budget economy. Two New York experts study national accounts for a subcommittee on public expenditures, while the public awaits defined findings.

Oregon Taft Jonathan Bourne, Jr Oroson Sam Bourne Igh New York Washington Senate Fresdeat Congress Sirurne Hemenway Tudiana Special Commission Wtte

Taft Western Tour Recaps Goals for Equality and Progress

President Taft travels from Portland to the Pacific coast, stressing equal opportunity and prosperity. He notes mountain views, plays bridge with aides, and outlines plans for Panama and Alaska trips, contingent on Mrs Taft’s health, while highlighting support from California figures and ongoing Panama Canal interest.

Panama Congress Alaska

Tickets for Presidential Banquet Sell Sluggishly

The Tate Manquet committee in Los Angeles reports fewer than half the tickets sold for the October 1 banquet at Shring Auditorium. A renewed drive is needed to cover expenses as only 7 Got tickets have been claimed, with each banquet ticket including three gallery passes. The limited capacity of 80 seats has forced selection of 40 honored guests. The president's endorsement initially boosted demand but later caused a near collapse, prompting appeals to public spirited men to buy remaining tickets.

Sicial Washington Post Los Angeles Cal Tate Manquet Shring Auditorium Ir Ig

Taft Receives Temperance Banquet Message at Muncie

The Indiana Women’s Christian Temperance Union at its 36th annual convention in Muncie sent no formal congratulatory letter to President Taft for abstaining from liquor at the banquet. Despite other congratulatory notes to Gov. Marshall and Gen. Grant, a motion to forward a message was tabled after debate. The committee chair quipped about not knowing Taft’s stance on liquor and claimed he had “crawled into a hole 1,209 feet deep.”

San Francisco Oakland Berkeley Taft Youthmite Valley Cal- Mornin Red Bluff Gov. Gillett Gov Porter George C. Perkins Secretary of the Navy Victor Metcalf H. M. de Young Panam Washington Post Munele Indiana Women's Christian Temperance Galen Muncie Thomas Marshall Indiana Frederick Dent Grant Chieago Rion Committee On Letters Anc Fatt

Taft suspect still held in Portland case

Portland Oct. 4 Arthur O Wright arrested after seeking near President Patt was examined and a revolver with extra ammunition found. The continued examination on a concealed weapon charge was set to Wednesday. Police pursue possible motives but believe Wright hid no clear evil aim.

Portland Oreg Arthur O. Wright President Patt Wright Bla Xecord

Navy Opinion Addresses Hospital Ship Command

Attorney General Wickersham holds the Secretary of the Navy may assign a medical officer not below surgeon to command a naval hospital. The ruling aims to settle disputes seen during the Solace commission and echoes past debates over hospital ship command, including the Relief case backed by President Roosevelt.

Secretary of the Navy Wickersham Naval Hospital Sahip Meyer Shin Solace Charleston Navy Yard Admiral Rixey Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Roosevelt Stokes Relief Hine Navy

Sheridan Arrives with 25th Infantry at Port Townsend

Port Townsend Washington October 4. The transport Sheridan arrives from Manila with nearly 1,000 officers and enlisted men of the Twenty Fifth Infantry 100 civilian passengers 16 invalids and a number of insane patients and unitary convicts The soldiers will be assigned to Fort George Wright near Bookabs and Fort Lawton at Seattle The ship communicated with shores AP wireless for the last 2000 miles of the voyage

Manila 25Th Infantry Port Townsend Wash Sheridan Ghors AP Wireless

Husband and son charged in murder at cliff

In Birchy Cove an arrest was made of a husband and son connected to the murder of Mrs Solomon Colter. The body was found at the base of a cliff near Portauport. Authorities say the 60 year old woman suffered long term abuse.

Birchy Cove Solomon Colter John Collier Portauport Bess

Roonevelt party visits Padua after Venice stay

Miss Ethel Roonevelt and Miss Carow, with Roonevelt, have left Venice for Padua. They visited the university and cathedral during their stay, traveling directly to Padua this afternoon.

Neogore Velt Ethel Roonevelt Carow Hare Venice Padua University

Debate on Suffragettes Split in London Mewspaper Coverage

A special Washington Fort cable reports a divided London press over suffragette protests and government policy. Keir Hardie and M P speak in the House of Commons amid claims of medical reports about hunger strikers and feeding methods.

Washington Fort London Birmingham Bostessen Keir Hardie M. P House of Commons Mr. Masterman Home Office Masterman Hardie Ruben Mr. Hardie Jettera Benthmaritaiste Gladstone Home Affairs Home H.W. Nevinson H. M. Brailaford Daily News

Suffragists Resign From National Progressive Women's Union

Mrs Olive Pearce and Dr Maude Glasgow resigned from the National Progressive Women's Suffrage Union after an open air event in New York last Thursday, citing loose business methods. Also Mrs Sophie Aus quit. all were part of the organization’s executive committee as embers report.

Washington New York Olive Pearce Maude Glasgow Metropoltan Ite National Progressive Women's Suffrage Union Sophie Aus

Albert Pulitzer Death by Own Action in Vienna

Albert Pulitzer brother of Joseph Pulitzer publisher of the New York World died in Vienna yesterday by his own hand after swallowing poison and shooting himself in front of a mirror. He had long suffered neuralathens and depression worsened by temperature and light sensitivity. Joseph Pulitzer, in Berlin, had no direct information. Albert had founded the New York Morning Journal in origin, later spending years in Europe before plans for a New York paper faded.

Vienna Albert Pulitzer Joseph Pulitzer New York World Puliteer Prniak M Pulitzer Phyaisians Mr. Pulitzer Berlin Albert Joseph New York New York Morning Journal Europe Pulliser

Diplomat's Sister Engaged to French Noble in Paris

Paris October 4 announces the engagement of Miss Jeanne Bailly-Blanchard sister of Arthur Bailly-Blanchard secretary of the American embassy to Paris to Viscount Perrot de Chazelle formerly ordnance officer to the Duke of Aumale and ex captain in the French army.

Miss Baily-Blanchard Viscount , de Chazelle Paris Jeanne Arthur Bailly-Blanchard Viscount Perrot de Chazelle Duke of'Aumale

Hartford secretary of Connecticut Prison Association dies by self

John C. Taylor, secretary of the Connecticut Prison Association, shot himself at his State Capitol office this afternoon. He was about 70 and believed to have been temporarily deranged. A Civil War veteran, Taylor died from the fatal shot.

Hartford Conn John C. Taylor Connecticut Prison Asaociation Bis State Capitol

Wabiinal Constipation Remedy Advertisement

A vintage query on a constipation remedy touts a syrup marketed as beneficial when used with proper support. It claims gradual dispensability and natural restoration, listing California and leading distillers. PROMOTIONAL text notes price per bottle.

Cerrotek Peices Calibornia Fia Poul Price

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Prompts Women Readers

An appeal targets women, warning kidney trouble causes pain and nervousness. It extols Swamp-Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy that restores health and vigor, inviting readers to request a sample and purchase a one dollar bottle from drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Ordination Hears Case of Unorthodox Minister Archibald Black

New York presbytery admitted Rev. Archibald Black to the ministry amid liberalism accusations. Dissenting pastors plan protest to synod and possibly the next general assembly. Objec tions cited include beliefs on scripture infallibility and the virgin birth. The meeting also approved Rev. J Rosy Stevenson’s resignation and transfer to Brown Memorial Church in Baltimore.

New York Archibald ‘Black General Assembly Black Lazarus Presbytery Pre J. Rosy Stevenson Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Brown Memorial Church Baltimore

Death of William Watson Cunard Steamship chairman dies in England

South Carolinian William Watson, chairman of the Cunard Steamship Company, died at his country seat today aged 60. Born in Charleston, he built early business success in cotton in Liverpool and later became a Cunard director sixteen years ago. In New York, Edmund Ally, former counsel to the Princess de Bagen and socialist author, died today at Nyack at 58.

Cunard Steamship Company London William Watson Charleston D. C England Liverpool Cunerdtine New York Edmund Ally Nyack Princess de Bagen

Dickinson's Son Better Amid Illness In Nashville

Nashville Tennessee Det 4 Secretary of War Dickinson arrives from Washington and sits by the bedside of his eldest son Overton Dickinson who lies critically ill at Tielle Meade. The mother, who came from Seattle, reports the young Dickinsons showing signs of improvement.

Nashville Tenn Dickinson Washington Overton Dickinson Tielle Meade Seattle

Leaves and Autumn Imagery in Poem by Sohna Joyce

Poem unfolds autumnal imagery of falling leaves and fading youth, expressing longing and change. Mentions Washington DC as the signatory location with era language. Then ship arrivals and departures are listed, detailing vessels and routes in a maritime column.

Io Gale

Japan Becomes Westward Shaped Yet Hustles for Tourists

The article observes Japan’s rapid Westernization as it seeks tourists, noting Western-style hotels and dining cars amid pricey, lower-grade service. It contrasts modern stations with traditional inns, rails with slower trains, and riksha use, while praising Japan’s push to draw yen and adapt to global visitors.

Tomorrow The Empire of Japan Reveals Island Strategy

A brief feature outlines Japan's wartime imperial outlook and island possessions. It notes strategic aims in the Pacific theater and underscores logistical challenges for Istaniler readers following regional developments.

Discharge Approved for Frank Witter and Neslascot Crew

Navy Department approves court martial findings for Frank R. Witter chief boatswains mate and four other enlisted men linked to the Neslascot capsizing off Halizat Point Mass on August 1. Witter found guilty of inefficient duty and sentenced to six months confinement and discharge. Other cases held for Secretary Meyer review amid a general charge of abandoning ship. A second item notes Baltimore's ordered statue of the American flag birth ready for shipment from BM Merces to America.

Navy Department Frank R. Witter Boxtawale Neslascot Halizat Point Mass Bitter An A Navy Meyer

Two 20000 Ton Vessels to Get Parsons Engines

A conference with Secretary Meyer admiral Cone and W Capps approved equipping two new 20000 ton vessels with Parsons turbine engines. The ships, 3.40 tons displacement, had contracts recently awarded and the officials had just returned from European yards.

Meyer Admiral Cone Bureau of Steam Engineering W.capps Bureau of Yards and Docks United States

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