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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

10

Havana Cyclone Wrecks City Killing Five In Cuba

Havana suffers the worst cyclone since 1900, five people killed and extensive damage. Buildings blown down, trees uprooted, and floods affect Vuelta Abajo tobacco region. Ships and coastal facilities damaged. damage estimated at about $1.9 million. Communication with interior Havana province interrupted as the storm moves northeast along Florida and the Gulf coast remains on alert.

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Mystery of Dissected Woman Legs Found Near Busy Rhode Island Road

A severed leg and partial body parts were found in a roadside area along igermarsh road near Buck Four Corners. New Bedford newspaper accounts from yesterday indicate a possible New Bedford murder with dismemberment. The medical examiner suggests a nonexpert cutting, possibly a working girl, and investigators search nearby woods for further remains. The suit case with body parts is linked to Newport and New Bedford routes, and a rural letter carrier first spotted the pieces. The case remains under investigation.

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Howard Nesbit Missing In Fight Over Jail Sentence

Howard Nesbit, brother of Evelyn Thaw, was not present as his appeal from a 60 day jail term was heard. His attorney requested a 30 day contingency, but Nesbit failed to appear, triggering a bond issue. The case notes confusion over his location and rights. A Pittsburg Detroit game and a Columbia Theater listing are mentioned.

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Morse Is In Tombs As Supreme Court Ties Clemency Bid

Special to The Washing Post New York Oct 11 Morse banker Charles W Morse faces immediate entry to federal prison after the U S Court of Appeals affirmed his conviction for misapplication of funds and false bank entries The court granted a brief stay while Morse appeals to the Supreme Court He surrendered at the federal building with wife and two sons and was taken to the Tombs awaiting further orders Littleton Morse counsel seeks a further stay while preparing the certiorari filing The decision sustains only part of the original verdict and Morse homeward plan includes seeking presidential clemency

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Doubts Over Panama Libel Trial Seen in Court Action

Judge A Anderson in Indianapolis federal court reviewed the Panama libel case against Charles R Williams and Delavan Smith publishers of the Indianapolis News. He questioned whether criminal libel could apply to published articles about Roosevelt Taft Cromwell Morgan and Robinson and where a trial should occur.

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Reappeal Court Hears Testimony On Fortunes Of Debtor

Moras faced a circuit court of appeals review after a writ of error. He had been in the Tombs since October 1908 and was released on $125,000 bail. He then resumed business, paying off a large debt and regaining control of much of his extensive steamship interests.

Somse Circuit Court of Appeals Jge Moras

Revolt in Santo Domingo Surpressed Near Frontier Battle

Insurgents led by Gen Andre Navarro attacked Dajabon near the Haitian frontier but were repulsed by government troops. The revolt began in Santo Domingo with fighting reported at Cape Haitian frontier on October 11.

Andre Navarro Frontier Cape Hattien Santo Domingo Andra Navarro Dajabon

Hearst Opens Fire in Mayor Race Debating Gaynor Ally

Hearst formally enters mayoral campaign at Carnegie Hall, assailing Tammany and Judge Gaynor as allied with race track interests while inviting a debate. Ivins accuses Gaynor of demagoguery and urges removal from bench, as Gaynor challenges Hearst to public discussion on campaign issues.

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

Gun Explodes Killing Two At Fort Riley Tests

Special to The Washington Post Fort Riley Kansas October 1 two soldiers were killed and three seriously injured when a 72 inch field piece exploded during artillery tests. Cause unclear likely gun defect. Killed Sergt Stalth and Private Daniels of Battery A Sixth Field Artillery. Injured Lieut Ralph Pennell and two privates. Pennell may not recover.

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

Pirates Triumph In World Series Game Three

Pittsburg with a late surge gained an 8 to 6 victory over Detroit in the third game of the World Series. Wagner starred in center field, making several running catches to snuff Detroit rallies while Maddox and Summers shared pitching duties amid errors and tense moments.

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City Money Spent in Campaign Critique

Speaker condemns city funds used in the last three years and cites a $235,000 sum that could have funded a steadier budget. He vows to publish the list of city money contributed to newspapers later in the campaign.

Incendiaries Sought After Tobacco Barn Fires in Chatham County

Durham New York Oct 11 The Chatham Lumber Company offered a 190 reward after nine tobacco barns burned in Chatham County twelve miles from Durham and eight more nearby were set alight The arsonist started by torching the horns and tossing packets and chain into a well to hinder salvage A second fire burned out The incendiary also stole a horse from the occupant He was tracked for fourteen miles Reports from neighboring counties indicate more tobacco storages burned.

Durham Chatham County Chatham Lumber Company

Murdered Her for 500 in sensational Berhays case

Special to The Westlnston Post Ottawa Ontario reports the murder of Ethel Kinrade, described as Canada’s most sensational Berhays. Edward William Bedford confessed to shooting Ethel Emrada in Hamilton Ontario last February, claiming instigation by an unnamed person who offered $690. The confession was made as police await further details.

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

China Claims Pratas Island After Accord

China and Japan resolve disputes over Pratas island recognizing China's sovereignty. Nippon official Nichinzawa, who discovered and exploited the resources, agrees to surrender his factories to China and receive $6000 for relinquishing rights. The agreement was signed in Peking, with Hong Kong and the Philippines noted in the discussions.

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Ferrer Faces Death as Rome Protests and Strikes Rise

Reports from Paris and Rome say Spanish reformer Ferrer faces execution after a trial in Barcelona while protest plans in Rome unfold. A general strike is called, with police blocking Campo de’ Fiori and guards protecting Spanish embassies as anarchists attack consulates in Zurich and Amsterdam.

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Wagner Is Hero Of Contest In High Scoring Game

Summers is batted out in the first inning and relieved by Willett Maddox. Delehanty Cobb and Bush star as Crawford misses chances to win. Adverse weather hampers both teams and poor support hurts the pitchers at times.

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