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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1909

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Cannon to Beelzebub in House Fight Over Rules

Washington scene as Speaker Vannun defends rulings while Insurgents led by Cannon clash with La Follette Cummins and Reed loyalists. Debate centers on tariff and currency bills, with Cannon denouncing opponents and praising party unity amid volatile House dynamics.

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Taft Wildcat Hunt Doubtful As Eagle Visits Ranch

Special to The Washington Post Gregory Tex Oct 1 President Taft enjoys golf and a rest day on his 13000 mile ranch jaunt. wildcat hunt arranged but not joined. a dead wildcat and black possum gift amuse, while plans include a Texan cattle roundup and a gulf coast swim. The Taft party uses horse herdings, rounds, and a Taft town stop with guards, rides, and a motorboat at hand.

Washington Post Gregory Tex Presidet Taft Taft C. P. Taft Dickinson Archie Butt Daylght Waa Texas Atlanta Iti Aransas Presbyterian P. Taft Taft Ranch Gulf Anonn Secret Service Hee Charles P. ‘Taft Banch House Ant Mour

Wisconsin Politician Debates Party Direction and Policy

A fragmentary report discusses Republicans split over party direction with references to President and Le Follette. It critiques calls for revision downward on dairy product prices and accuses partisans of editor control seeking to dictate outcomes.

Cannon Follette Wisconsin le Follette Officr Mietropoliten

New Chicago Union Passenger Terminal Planned by Rail Gird

James McCrea, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, announced plans for a new Chicago union passenger station and terminal costing at least 25 million dollars. The project will involve the Pennsylvania Railroad joining with the Chicago and Alton, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, and Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul as users of the present Union Station.

Chicago James McCrea Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Union Pennsylvania Chicago and Alton Chicago, Burlington and, Quincy Milwaukee and St. Bani Union

Uneasy Lies King Anarchists Seek His Life

Madrid and London report rising anarchist anger after Ferrer’s death. King Alfonso depressed and largely confined to the palace as threats pour in. In Parliament Belgians denounce Spain and demand action, while British officials avoid committing to intervention.

Alfonso Cabie Washington London Madrid The Chronicle Alnée Ferrer Atrisi Bency Lotaughbily Secret Service Barcelona Verrer Hieen Ferre Pidder Alfonso |N Asane

Anarchists at Foreign Fairs Spark Murder Accusations

A fragment describes an inquiry into anarchists at an international fair with harsh words about justice. It notes a gathering chaired by Russell and Ferrers Use honored for devotion to education as regulations are adopted amid conflicting reports.

Ziaa Somy&de Berree Bawerd Russell the. Mesting Ferrers

Martyr Ferrer sparks resolutions in American Labor Council

The Executive Council adopted resolutions denouncing Spanish officials over the execution of Prof Francisco Ferrer in Barcelona. Gompers and Morrison filed reports while condemning the court-martial as secret with no witnesses. The document argues freedom and jury trial protections, and notes European and global outrage at the punishment.

Executive Council Gompers Morrison SS A Alfonso Francisco Ferrer Barcelona la Him Spain Syekes Syekes -Attainmient Federation of Eatier Ea Aeron Prantisco Ferrer Direcei Bupretag Breajaggt Gemporn Ferrer Madison Hig Toronto West Hayes Glass Bottie Blowers’ Association Sippli State Federation of Labor Firnt Glass Workers’ Unions Wright Din

Fragmented OCR: unclear regional notices

A garbled OCR fragment mentions locations and names in New York and Philadelphia areas and references to electric items and lanes. The readable content is too incomplete to identify a person, event, or outcome.

Bomb attack hits Swedish official in Gothenburg

Fragmentary OCR notes report an attack in Sweden affecting a director of an export association and a claimed capture of a rebellious individual in Gothenburg. Details are unclear but reference a bomb, a weapon strike, and a related attempted assault on a person tied to Johan Sjorhol.

Sweden Havamer Sivedén Export Association gt.Stockholn Ife John Sjorhol

Ruth Bryan Leavitt to Train Voice and Travel

Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William Jennings Bryan announced plans to educate her two children in Germany and pursue voice training to become a singer not a public figure. She denied Colorado congressional ambitions and will resign from the state Women’s Democratic Club presidency while abroad.

Leavitt Dénios Congress Washlzepa Post Omaha Nebr Ruth Bryan Leavitt Willan Z. Bryan Germany

Night Riders Threaten Kentucky Counties in Tax Protest

Gov Willson and local authorities vow drastic action as night riders strike in Mason County and nearby areas. Warnings left at homes of Fred Adams and Harvey Allen demand owners pool tires within five days or face consequences, with families warned and officials urged to denounce taxation.

Mason County Fred. Adams Harvey Allen Burley’ Totaccé

Panish University Refuses to Renounce Doctor Cook Observations

Copenhagen Oct 12 The council of the university will announce tomorrow its unanimous refusal to renounce its prior examination of Dr. Cook's observations.

McCarren in Serious Condition After Surgery

New York reports Senator Patrick H. McCarren remains gravely ill early this morning. Dr. Peter Hughes, allowed a brief rest after three hours with the patient, said there is little encouragement and the senator fights for his life after Wednesday’s operation and a day of coughing and weakness.

New York Patrick H. McCarren Peter Hughes Yarigus Hughes Sala Bishon’ McDonnellathlon Genitral feNally

Gaynor Rallies Tammany Hall in Wigwam Address

William J. Gaynor, Democratic mayoral nominee, denounces Hearst and Barnard at Tammany Hall, declaring he is a free man not controlled by the party. Hearst counters, Barnard stays on business focus, while betting pools at Hoffman House show Gaynor leading or trailing in varied wagers as campaigns tighten.

House of Commons Edward Grey Perver Edward Albert Victor Gettyson Peter Iranels Curran Sir Howard Grayson Ferrer Barnard Nominde Murphy New’ York Tammany Hall Willian J. Gayner New York Fourteenth Street Scienes Gaynor W. J. Hearst Ban Fetitte & Jareeathel Po- Organization Ild eAnplause Charles Fener Taramany Hall Met Biehis Hearst Sno Lve Hoffman House Imbéré Saragersd Geynet Feld Charley Mahoney Sala -Alae Tequighig Rim William &. Vanderbilt Lione Oakvale jsDerd Utne

After Wedding Killings A Turmoil At Hammond Hall

A violent incident at a Hammond Indiana dance hall ends with two men killed and one dying after a clash as a crowd tried to break up the party. Police report a brawl spilled into the street with one man badly injured. Local authorities order investigations and security action at the venue.

Tan Jared Hammond Ind Strom Kuleskjyr Weat Hammond Police Bulesky Betara Weauld

Witness Fanny Identifies Theodore Rizzo in Ravine Murders Trial

In a dramatic courtroom moment Fanny Infusing 11, the 11 year old survivor, testifies she will tell her father to shoot the killer and identifies Theodore Rizzo as the man who shot her and two other children in the ravine. The testimony details the murders of Freddy and Theresa Procopio and the child’s efforts to care for her wounded brother. The jury is seated as the trial proceeds with Mrs Procopio restrained from attacking the defendant.

Washington Post Ties Ravine Theodore Rizzo Supreme Court Fabny Per Siegle Willis Thule Procopio Fanny Freddy Theresa Fepuy Theodore Klean Tzizzo Rizzo Procopto Miz. Procopto Rizzo Thia

J. P. Morgan in Health Rumors Amid Market Talk

Special to The Washington from New York reports J. P. Morgan has appeared at his office and seems in good health despite circulating rumors of illness. By late afternoon speculation spread among arbitrage houses and then through town, though Morgan’s associates say he remains in his usual health.

Wis Intown Mr. Morgan Saual Heaith

Erie Railroad Sees Improved Finances in Year

The Erie Railroad reports a strengthened financial position for the year with earnings up, and a reduction in costs. The report notes gains over the prior period and a better outlook for 1068, reflecting improved income and efficiency initiatives.

York Erie Railroad Auris Aypilie

Mysterious Islip Skeleton May Prove Murder Case

On Long Island a bleached young woman’s skeleton found in Islip woods suggests homicide. A bullet near the skull, jewelry with initials A L, and foreign clothing point to recent arrival from abroad. Miss May Smith of Manhattan State Hospital, missing since spring, may be the victim.

New York Islip Long Island A. L Deliestessen Krebel Prussia Transatlantic Steamship Company Misa May Smith Manhattan State Hospital Miss Smith August Schwarts Hiverhead Irving J. Nelson Brueh

Baronets Wife Faces Barrage Over Finances and Labor

Sir Cecil Ernest Moon, baronet of Copswood Grange in Coen Warwick and Coldstream Ranch, sues his wife for a $6 debt from 190, claiming she controls the purse while he did menial labor on the ranch in Colorado. He notes she travels with a string of racehorses owned by her family. she argues prudent use of funds.

Washington Post Denver Colo F. Gratten Lawder the Grove County Wicklow Ireland Baronet Toek

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