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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

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Havana Cyclone Leaves Five Dead and Wide Damage

Havana suffers its worst cyclone since 1900 as strong winds uproot trees topple buildings and five people die. damage around the city and across western Cuba reaches about 1.9 million dollars with communication to the interior interrupted and storms forcing ships to ride out the danger offshore.

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Mystery of severed legs found near busy Rhode Island road

A New Bedford newspaper dated Sunday reports the discovery of a severed woman's leg parts in bushes along a swampy wooded stretch of a road used by motorists. Police suspect murder with body parts transported from New Bedford to Tiverton. Medical examiner notes handsaw use and possible working girl link. suitcase origin undetermined.

Rhode Island New Bedford Twerton RJ Hertford Iverton John Stimson Igermarsh Road Newport New Reuford Tall River Massachusetts Four Corners Hays George Potter

Howard Nesbit Missing in Trial Absence Sparks Contingent Bond

Howard Nesbit, brother of Evelyn Thaw, sentenced to 60 days for idling, failed to appear as his appeal was heard in common pleas court. His lawyer requested a 30 day contingent bond. Nesbit did not appear within the period, triggering a bond for $0. Evelyn Thaw sought contact to aid Nesbit’s release as proceedings continued. Pittsburg Detroit game noted for theater showing at Columbia Theater.

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Morse in Tombs as Court Keeps Conviction Stay Sought

Charles W Morse, banker of North America, faces 15 year sentence after circuit court of appeals upholds most counts. A stay for four days was granted to pursue a certiorari to the Supreme Court, Morse surrendered at the federal building with wife Mrs Morse and two sons, and was taken to the Tombs. Littleton, Morse’s counsel, seeks further delay while preparation for appeal proceeds as Morse contemplates clemency avenues.

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Doubts Over Panama Libel Trial Raise Court Questions

Judge Anderson in Indianapolis considers if criminal libel can apply to articles accusing prominent figures in the Panama Canal dispute. Proceedings focus on whether Williams and Smith should be moved to the District of Columbia for trial and which court has jurisdiction.

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Noted bank fraud case reveals false entries to conceal truth

The Ice Necntitles Company financier faced charges for arranging entries in the bank book and reports to hide real transactions. After a writ of error, the circuit court of appeals reviewed the case with bail set at 125,000 dollars. While awaiting decision, he posted bond, resumed business, and reportedly paid down about 7.9 million dollars of debt and regained control of ship interests.

Ice Comptroller Somse Circuit Court of Appeals Jge Moras

Revolt in Santo Domingo Defeated Near Frontier

Insurgents led by General Andre Navarro attacked Dajabon near the Haitian frontier but were repulsed by government troops, with the rebellion breaking out in Santo Domingo and prompting action on October 11. The engagement occurred near the frontier at Dajabon.

Andre Navarro Frontier Cape Hattien Santo Domingo Andra Navarro Dajabon

Hearst Opens Fire on Gaynor Ally in Tammany Debate

Hearst rumor he will run for mayor and denounces Justice Gaynor as ally of the race track ring. Ivins accuses Gaynor of demagoguery and bribery ties, vows to challenge the bench. Gaynor challenges Hearst to a debate as campaigns focus on anti gambling politics and city ethics.

Biig Gaynor Aska Hearst Ham Washington Post New York Willem R Hearst Carnegie Hall Tammany Willum M Ivins Whitman Ivins Justice Gaynor Pat McCarren Eugene Wood Katzenjammer Block Holyman House McCarren Gaynor Schuyler Parsons Mrving William J Gaynor Mr. Heater Heart Cty Barnard Murphy McCarten Republican Party Republcan Woodruff Tammany 8 Camnon Tammany Hall Woodrum Woodrumians Mr Murphy Woodr Cannon Tammany Wall la Follette Tammany Rogues Rascals Sludge Academy of Music Brooklyn Mr Hearst

Campaign finances and local papers questioned in city money debate

A speaker contends that city funds spent over three years totaling 235000 would have funded a steadier state room if EF or another competent leader had governed. He vows to publish the list of city contributions to newspapers later in the campaign.

Incendiaries Sought After Tobacco Barn Fires in Chatham County

Durham New York October 11 reports say nine tobacco barns burned in Chatham County twelve miles from Durham with eight more torched nearby. The Chatham Lumber Company offered a 190 reward after a Friday night blaze damaged buildings and a horse was stolen. The arsonist moved on, being tracked fourteen miles, with reports of further tobacco storage burnings across adjoining counties.

Durham Chatham County Chatham Lumber Company

Murder Confession Ties Ottawa Murder to $500 Motive

Special to The Westlnston Poo reports Ottawa detail on the sensational Kinrade case. Edward William Bedford confessed in Hamilton Ontario to shooting Ethel Emrada last February, saying the act was at the instigation of an unnamed accomplice who offered him $690. The Montreal Star confirms the confession and notes the motive centered on a $500 sum.

Ottawa Ontario Ethel Kinrade Canada Montreal Lown London Edward Willam Bedford Mself Ethel Emrada Hamilton

China claims Pratas Island amid an accord

An agreement signed today recognizes China’s sovereignty over Pratas Island, resolving differences between Hong Kong and the Philippines. Nichinzawa, the Japanese discoverer and operator of island resources, will surrender all his factories to China and receive 6000 dollars for relinquishing rights.

Speral Washington Peking China Japan Bever Pratas Island Hongkong Philippines

Ferrer to Die as Rome Protests and Ferrer Sentenced

Protests erupt in Rome and Amsterdam as Prof Ferrer faces execution after a trial describing him as principal instigator of a revolutionary movement. A general strike is called in Rome with police restricting access to the Campo de’ Fiori area near Giordano Bruno statue. Spanish and Italian anarchists clash with authorities and consulates in Zurich Amsterdam.

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Fatal explosion kills two at Fort Riley tests

Special to The Washington Post Navy news reports a field artillery test at Fort Riley injuring three others. Lieut Ralph Pennell of Sixth Field Artillery and two soldiers were killed. Sergt Stalth and Private Daniels died in Battery A. The injured include Pennell, a private from Battery A, and another private who manned the gun. The cause is unidentified but suspected gun defect as tests proceed.

B. M. Pennell Sixth Field Artillery Washington Fost Fort Riley Sergt. Stalth Daniels Field Sidiliery Ralph Fr." Penneli Ignal

Wagner Hero Of Contest In First Inning Rally

Summers is batted out of the box in the first inning and is relieved by Willett Maddox. Delehanty, Cobb and Bush star as Crawford misses chances. Adverse weather conditions prevail as both pitchers receive poor support at times.

Summers Willett Maddox Delehanty Cobb Bush Crawford

Pirates Triumph In Dramatic World Series Game Three

Detroit defeated Pittsburg 8 to 5 in a hard fought World Series game marked by late rallies and defensive miscues. Wagner starred in center while Maddox struggled late and Summers faltered, leaving Pittsburg just short of a comeback.

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