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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
1
A New York City political scene report notes leaguers expect the leading figure to accept the nomination while several Tammany figures abstain from the mayoral speech. The discussion centers on party unity and policy alignment ahead of the city convention.
Chicago faces a legal challenge under a newly effective state law banning landlords from refusing to rent to families with children. Longenecher, a tenant, sued Lindford after lease renewal was denied due to a child’s birth. The case is set for a principal count hearing October 20, per the Detroit Gazette.
London officials report nine percent of Chinese hog carcasses recently imported have tuberculous infection. A batch labeled Medically examined and certified free from disease arrived in China. First shipment of 5,000 hogs on a refrigerating ship sold well wholesale but retail prices fell when offered. butchers raised prices for American and European pork to move Chinese stock.
Constantinople Oct 7 Sir Gerard Lowther the British ambassador and C W Fitzmaurice chief dragoman attended a Ramadan banquet at the Sheik ul Islam residence. The gathering marked a historic departure as Christians were guests, signaling a shift in Turkish tradition and protocol.
William R Cowieson, a Washington and Jefferson freshman from Pittsburgh, defied regulations by wearing a green buttoned cap. After a confrontation with sophomores, he was restrained and splashed with water until he promised to obey rules. Four students faced assault warrants. three were fined, one discharged. Names include Wragg, Tibbins, Wilco, McWallace, Shanks, and Shanley.
Oliver Ingledue, deputy sheriff Charles Nason, Samuel Wenger, and Fite Wonger, along with Assistant Chief Michael Clath and others, are accused of conspiring to prevent a U S officer from his duties by throwing Everett E Van Wert into jail. They were ordered to appear for trial in Des Moines with $1000 bonds set.
Phi Sigma Kappa Lambda Chapter members gathered at Rangoher flat to celebrate ten years since the chapter’s founding. Attendees included delegates from Columbia, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Yale, and other units. Henry Tobias served as rogalmaster as a long and attractive program held diners until late hour.
President Taft and party tour Yosemite with John Muir guiding. They view Bridal Veil Falls and Halt Dome, discuss glacial formation, and meet local Californians as they travel from El Portal to the valley amid dustless, staged travel. A school children reception and a brief luncheon follow in the Grouse.
A delegation of suffragettes pursued Prime Minister Asquith to Balmoral Scotland where he was summoned by the king. They stay in a nearby village and may invade the royal castle to confront him. Detectives guard the king's doors as a protest swells over forced feeding of jailed suffragettes who starved in Birmingham. A fundraising drive sought 250,000 but fell short by 70,000. within ten minutes 16,000 was pledged. The group warned the government that ongoing repression could spur a stronger revolt.
President Taft and party will ride the Cape Fear River aboard the revenue cutter Seminole from Wilmington NC for a brief inland voyage to view conditions along the stream. Wilmington residents plan waterfront decorations and a grand marine parade to mark the event The trip follows return from the around-the-continent tour.
Providence platform attacks Gen Charles R Brayton as a Rhode Island boss who holds the state in scorn. It condemns his influence on state politics, denounces the Payne Aldrich tariff, and calls for constitutional revision to curb Brayton’s power. Nominations list Olney Arnold governor and others. resolutions mourn Rep Daniel Lee Grasger and Gov John A Johnson.
Reported from field officers in the war department say Maya Indians again trouble redeat troops in Quintana Roo. An ambush near Hodopich killed one soldier and wounded several others. Indians have stolen miles of government telegraph wire and used it to craft bullets.
Post officials move to curb clandestine correspondence at general delivery windows after eight cases of girls under 18 seeking letters under fictitious names. Authorities seek authority from the Postmaster General to restrict delivery windows to prevent parental and legal concerns, with inquiries revealing underage girls communicating with men without parental knowledge. LM Spier appointed executive secretary of the new tariff board, arriving with Treasury officials to oversee duties.
Government agent J W Hetman leading a drive in the Southwest to kill prairie dogs. Holman aids by distributing strychnine mixed with wheat at each burrow. The government pays 12 cents per dog killed, with plans to eliminate hundreds of thousands more in the next eight months.
Guanajuato government sends 200000 bushels of corn by telegraph to the United States to relieve near starvation. Cold weather destroyed crops and left Guanajuato with less than two weeks of fuel supplies, prompting urgent relief action.
Grand Admiral von Koester lauds American industrial growth and German influence during a Waldorf Astoria reception for British, German, and Swiss societies. Speakers include Sir Edward Seymour and Mayor McClellan amid remarks on Hudson Fulton celebrations and naval cooperation. Taft authorizes beacon fires to close the event.
Oscar Dryer, charged with embezzling 14 000 of New York State Hospital funds, fled a Denver jail after his accomplice kept inmates quiet with a revolver. Police suspect Dryer boarded the eastbound Rock Island train at 1 30 a m and is at large.
Gen Leonard Wood cites unusually good health and low sickness during joint maneuvers between regulars and militia. Fewer than 5 percent dissatisfied, strong cooperation between forces, total cost under 100000 dollars, and minimal damages valued around 2000 dollars for 1200 troops.
United States Senator Stephen B Dikins of West Virginia signaled strong support for a subsidy bill to promote American shipping. He emphasized promoting carrying goods in American bottoms, argued against tariffs, and said he would work at the next session with Taft to advance a plan that encourages importers to use American ships, including talks with the President.
New York veteran caviare ram from Maj J G Beresford of the Seventh Hus sare in Bokland was received by Alfred Vanderbilt president of the National Horse Show Association, listing British military riders in the Macon Mauere Garfen event from November 15. Capt Was Shart Thirteenth Cavalry notified five Sparry Oiloars from Fort Riley Kans compete in the classes for which officers are entered, highlighting the cross Atlantic participation.
A party of four in iand teams begins a long coach run from New York to Newport to visit Alfred G Vanderbilt as guests for the weekend. The party is hosted by Oliver Gould Jennings at Fairfield tonight, with a stop in New London tomorrow where C Ledyard Blair of the New York Yacht Club will entertain them.
San Francisco reports a noted golf champion of England, T W Tetley, believed to have died by self harm in a downtown office after sending a warning letter to Dr EB Birdsell. Tetley, a former champion and longtime broker, left his wife and note stating he felt overwhelmed by losses. Mrs Tetley discovered him when she went to his office and found Birdsell already at the scene.
Elida Todtman, 45, held for grand jury on kidnapping Elida Margaret Eggleston, 9, of Chicago. The mother Mrs Jessle Eggleston and grandmother Mrs Margaret Lehmann swore out the warrant after Todtman kept the child secreted in Buffalo. The judge ordered the child placed with a matron, and Todtman was remanded for further proceedings. The mother cried out to save her child as police intervened.
A 25th United States Infantry report from Fort Lawton outlines a plan to separate the southern Philippine islands from the north and impose a civil military government under military authority. The account argues Moros reject representative government and warns peace hinges on continued troop presence and a military regime.
In San Francisco Judge Murasky ordered a recount of ballots that declared Francis Heney the Democratic nominee for district attorney. The move followed a protest by Republican candidate Charles M. Rteker alleging improper nomination.
One big wager lowers earlier odds from 2 to 1. Managers remain confident of victory. Jennings doubts defeat as a record crowd of about 46,000 is expected to witness the opening struggle. The first two games should net over $80,000.
Probable lineup listings show Pittsburg and Detroit with players Byrne at first base D Jones St Lenech in left field Ranh Clecke Crawford Wagner Abmiein Dethanty Wilson Morfarts Gibnon James Willin Adams Wiluim 2.
Pittsburg fans discuss odds and line moves ahead of the world series with Detroit. Jennings and Clarke express strong confidence that Pittsburgh will win the opener while Detroit’s hopes rest on Willis or Adams. Stadium plans, ticket sales, and lineup choices for the Pirates are outlined as managers set a path for the first game.
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