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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1909

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Parade of Nations to Be Invited for Next Independence Day

Washington planners propose a unique Pan American pageant in Potomac Park for July 4, inviting ambassadors and ministers from Central and South American republics. The Safe and Sane committee envisions a historical procession with naval and musical participation, highlighting joint celebrations and regional cooperation.

United States Potomac Park Washington i Othefi Washington Central and South America Countev Tard Macfarland Fastrich Fos Ates Americas Ameria Ouarkund Thomas C. Noses Liam V. Cox James W. Oyner George U Darries Cuno HL Rudolph Scott Jone Eigar D. Shaw Ira L. Bene Yoster St Wath Bell Noyes Mutfarland

Texas Candidate for Congress in Second District

C Box of Jacksonville, a member of the State Democratic executive committee, announced his candidacy for Congress in the Second district opposing Congressmen Martin W. Dies. Box aligns with W. J. Bryan on tariffs. Dies aligns with Senator Batley against the raw materials doctrine. Travel notes refer to Baltimore and return via Pennsylvania路线 with tickets valid until tonight. many trains excluded.

Texas Congress Callas Tex C. Box Jacksonville State Democratic Executive Committee

Be Good Contract Fails In Atlanta Divorce Case

Special to The Washington Poot Atlanta Georgia October 1 By paying his wife twenty dollars in cash and entering a contract to be good in the future B I Cowan a wealthy Atlanta business man induced Mrs Cowan to withdraw her suit for divorce Cowan entered into the contract to be good several days ago Today he learned that Mrs Cowan had told the story and that she said he would not be good and so that she would leave him in spite of his payment of twenty nine thousand dollars When Cowan learned that his wife was telling the story of the contract he felt humiliated and sought poison The dose was snatched from Cowan as he had it at his lips Cowan was married seven months ago Mrs Cowan in her quit charged cruelty One reason was that Cowan favored race death by own action Cowan is worth two hundred three thousand dollars

Washington Atlanta iBy B. Cowan Cowan

On Trail Of Yedgemen Robbers At Whiteport Depot

Winchester, Oct 15 Special to The Washington Post detectives are on the trail of yegemen who dynamited the Norfolk and Western depot at Whiteport Clarks County. They seized a large sum of money, railroad tickets and several express packages along with gallons of whisky. Authorities believe the same men committed recent burglaries in the area.

National Geographic Seeks Priority Waiver in Polar Dispute

The National Geographic Society urges Copenhagen scientists to waive priority claims on Cook observations so American researchers can proceed. Willis L. Moore, president, also asks Commander Peary to forward expedition records before the upcoming meeting. The plan excludes Dr. Ira Remsen from naming a committee without NAS council authorization.

Comander Peary National Geographic Society Dr. Cook University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Alan Peary Eaglearbor Casco Bay National Geographic Soviety Teguinr Cook Iin Ira Bermzen National Academy of Sciences American Geographical Society American Museum of Natural History Tiorers

Hearst in Emblem Fight Attacks Gaynor in Bristling Speech

Hearst speaks in Brooklyn backing independent Civic Alliance for New York mayor while Bannard attacks Gaynor’s administration on finance and reform. Election emblem dispute follows board ruling. Democrats withdraw rival petition amid graft indictments. Also note reminder of low Milwaukee rail fares on Oct 17 18 19.

New York Wiliam Randoinn Hearst Independent, Or Civic Alliance Greater Brooklyn Wiliam J. Gaynor Otto T. Bannard Arterevsea Manhattan Bannard Banoard Hearst Gaynor Independent Movement Mnyor independent_movement Board of Election Iis Clai¢ Alliance Democrats Tammany

Cortes in Uproar as Troops Suppress Barcelona Meeting

Florence and Naples see mobs quelled by troops. in Rome 20 000 Ferrer supporters meet while striking workers pressure government. Aiming to dramatize liberal clash, crowds threaten Pisa cathedral as Ferrer case fuels unrest ahead of the czar visit and Lisbon legation fears.

Pisa Rome Vatican Agustion Czar Lisbon Legation

Ferrer Movement Sparks Vatican Security Alert

Riots in Europe widen as Italian consuls resign in sympathy with Ferrer. Vatican guards tightened entrances while police faced escalations in Paris and Barcelona. Rioters attacked churches and the Spanish embassy as authorities in Lisbon and Paris report clashes and injuries. A New York meeting under Anternational-Labor Aid aims to back workers in Spain.

Liston Ferrer Portugal New York Francisca Ferrer Carnegie Hall Aqme Spain Sweden New York City

Senator McCarren In Critical Condition At Brooklyn Hospital

Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 1 Senator Patrick H McCarren's condition improved slightly but his physician would not forecast final outcome. A crisis persisted as he signed a will with witnesses and later received last rites from Father Zimmer and Bishop McDonnell. Attending clergy stated the senator rested, slept, and showed steadier nerves though no further hospital visit was planned.

Washington Post New York Patrick H. McCarren Peter Hughes Dr. Hughes Henry W. Haggerty Samuel Whitehouse F.C. Higginbotham White House Henry A. Zimmer Cletry Holy Trinity Church St. Catherines Hospital Father Zimmer Charles E. McDonnell Brooklyn Thomas J. Carroll St. Vincent de Paul's Church Senator McCarren Hospital Father Carrall MacDonnell Hughes

New York State Farm Policy Aims to Draw Settlers

Secretary James Wilson reports on a state strategy to revitalize farming by attracting settlers to New York. He notes soil quality and farm conditions. cites urban lure of cities drawing away farmer sons. urges measures to keep families on farms and boost rural work.

N.Y New York State James Wson Tt State

Belmonts Transfer Home At Newport Sea Villa

The Belmont homestead known as By the Sea at Newport has been transferred from Perry Belmont to August Belmont. The villa, once the summer home of Mr and Mrs August Belmont, will remain in Belmont family possession and continue as a social gathering site for the family in coming seasons.

Newport R. J Belmont Perry Belmont August Belmont By the Sea Allmamer Mita

Freed by Kidnappers Found Safe in Chicago

Two Italian children, Grace and Tomasso Viviano, kidnapped August 2 from St Louis, were found wandering on Chicago’s North Side. Detectives confirmed their identities via photos, and St Louis police were notified. The family had previously faced Black Hand threats and ransom demands.

St.Louis Central Bureau Bryan St. Louis Tomasso Reba Grace Herald Tie O'Brien Ss. H Louis J. M. Schoppe Sergi Adra Veno Semuel Turlisi Viviana Pietro Viviano Chicago

Ex Senator Lindsay Dead at 72 in Kentucky

Frankfort Ky Oct 15 Palmer Anstey states Senator William Lindsay died at his home early today. Lindsay, a former chief justice of the Kentucky court of appeals, served as state senator and representative before joining the U S Senate. He practiced law in New York and was a member of the firm Lindsay Kalish Palmer. He was 72.

Frankfort Ky

Taft Visits Southwest in Mexico Border Tour

President Taft travels through New Mexico and to El Paso greeting Diaz. He witnesses an Indian dance in a Laguna pueblo and urges statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. A formal El Paso program includes a banquet at the Alvarado and a reception by Mexican officials. The trip features a plaza scene with adobe houses, beads, blankets, and a parade of Indians.

Albuquerque Taft New Mexico America el Paso Diaz Mexico United States Roosevelt Panama Capt.Butt Nis State Department el Pasc Rio Grande River Juare Dias Southwest Arizona Alvarado Hotel Commercial Club Laguna Phere Chilisen

Pittsburg Detroit game described for megaphone at the building

A vague report notes a decisive Pittsburg versus Detroit game was to be announced via megaphone from a building and includes reference to an electric scoreboard and a linked boxing fight detail, though the text is garbled and partial. The item mentions a call for play by play and a related boxing round.

Pittsburg Detroit

Indictment Pushes Sugar Trust Case

Mowisrk October 15 The government aims to indict high officials of the sugar trust over systematic false weighing of sugar imports at the Willagnsburg docks of the Heremeyer and Hitler refinery. A former Treasury special agent Brazinski testified to grand jury, linking exposures that led to the conviction of the American Sugar Refining Company and penalties of 1115 thousand. several Williams refinery employees await trial and may testify.

Mowisrk Sugar Trust Willagnsburg Heremeyer & Hitler Wich Treasury Department Brazinski American Sugar Refining Company Williams‘ure

Oxford Negroes Field Full Colored Ticket In Local Election

In Oxford Ohio on October 15 the Black voters, about 10 of under 40 voters, filed a complete ticket for public offices. Three white ballots remain, raising the prospect of Black candidates governing the town.

Oxford Ohio Hamilton College

Revolt in Nicaragua Seizes Bluefields and Coast Ports

News from Managua and New York report Nicaragua’s Zelaya government facing a revolt led by Gen. Estrada. Rebels control Bluefields Rama Cape Gracias a Dios San Juan del Norte and other seaports. The uprising spans liberal and conservative factions and risks port closures and disrupted cargo shipments.

Managua Nicaragua Covisto Greytown Rivas Cape Gracias Tama San Joan del] Morte Juan Es Qada Zelaye Fy Estrada Panama Juan Estrads Jose Dolores Aurelia Estrada Zelaya Conserv Tives Namasigue San Salvador New York Caribbean Bes Rama Bluefielde

Robbery at Stephen Whitney’s Home in Buirlawns

Stephen Whitney’s residence Buirlawns in the Morris Place area was robbed overnight with several intruders noted as nightly robbers operating in the vicinity. Local authorities urge residents to report suspicious activity and enhance home security.

Stephen Whitney Buirlawns tLe Morris Plajna

Swedish Scientist Driven Insane After Bomb Suspicions

In Sweden a renowned scientist, Professor Martin Ekenturg, is removed to an asylum after rumors he aided recent bomb outrages. A mail bomb injured a Sweden Export Association director, and another suspect package targeted a Gothenburg manufacturer but failed. The scare shook Ekenturg, a recent Stockholm returnee, into madness.

Denaon Sweden Martin Ekenturg Jon Mammen Swedish Export Association John Streholm Gothenburs Enaure Stockholm Ekenbure

Storm devastates Tennessee area killing dozens and leaving homeless

A deadly storm swept across Tennessee Alabama Georgia and parts of Arkansas and South Carolina leaving at least 37 dead reported 18 more fatalities and scores injured while millions in property damage. Fires broke out in Stantonville and McNairy counties. Two hundred people were rendered homeless and aid appeals were issued for Denmark Tennessee and nearby towns.

Stantonville Denmark Tenn Memphis, Tenn, O¢t Tennessee Alabama Georgia Arkansas South Denmagris Mulberry Jean Rixstonville Pittsburg Landing Staulerville Cartersville Gilsaent Ata National Park Leigi Fhe Stantonvile Russellville Allsata

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