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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1909

Page

18

Ambassadors Denies Quotation on French Peace Attitude

Ambassador Jules Jusserand says New York reports misquoted him claiming France was ready to fight. He asserts his remarks showed France seeking peaceful resolution and olive branch toward the United States. State Department and French officials emphasize friendly ties despite sensational dispatches.

New York France United States Bn Tals Jules Jusserand M. Jusger Thads Ae Nut State Department Frances JU Plomavie Ue Amtesader Salent Ted States

Loss of Jane Swainson Noted by District M residents

Residents of District M mourn the death of Jane W. Swainson the wife of JT Swainson founder of the Flymouth Brethren. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Frank Ghivelli and siblings. Funeral details and a memorial talk with lantern slides and motion pictures described, highlighting community grief and tributes to the late Swainson.

Jane W. Swainson MB Street Trienis Per Rouwsl JT Swainson Will Willan Swainson Lismxston Fraunk E Ghivelli Ceorge M Swaieson Legallelt Sf Uiree Elaters Washington DA

Brownsville Court of Inquiry Reaches First Stage Toward Reenlistment Decisions

The Brownsville court, chaired by retired Lieutenant General Samus B. ML Young, completes the first stage of examining testimony from Senate hearings, courts martial, and other sources totaling about 7,000 pages. It will evaluate qualifications for reenlistment for officers and privates of Companies B, C, and D, Twenty fifth Infantry, linked to the August 13, 1906 Brownsville incident.

Brownsville Samus B. ML Young Senate Committee On Military Affairs Tha Taft Aira

Curtiss May Resume Flights at College Park Aerodrome

Glenn H. Swilles and Jerome Fancuulli discuss making College Park aerodrome a primary site for the next international aviation meet. They urge enhanced transport facilities and inducements for foreign aviators while Curtiss plans pontoon experiments and resumption of flights at Hammondsport.

College Park Glenn H. Swilles Hammondsport N.Y Jerome Fancuulli Aviater Rheims America Curtis Fanciulli Curtiss Cartley United States Farman New York Louly Chicago Hammondsgort Take Keuka Aerial Experiment Association Waltur Wright J le Potomac Wouleis Wright Lieut Ponlols

Captain Rescued After Wrecked Schooner Scarborough Sinks

Captain William H. Reynolds and two crew members were washed from the overturned Scarborough during a storm near Chinco Teague. They were brought to Philadelphia aboard the Admiral Dewey in serious condition, Reynolds bruised and nearly frozen, and three times swept from the wreck before rescue. The Scarborough, owned in Dirchetras, Md, sank after breaking up as the crew clung to the wreck and a lifeboat was finally lowered.

Philadelphia William H. Reynolds Admiral Dewey Fort Antonio Reynolds Scarborough Dirchetras Chincoteague Balast Riley Evans Maurice Kambern O'Neill

Cuba Needs Control United States to Resume Cuba Rule

Special Havana correspondence argues Gomez era destabilizes Cuba with inefficient officials and growing dissension. It cites sanitation decline, office seekers’ chaos, and foreign investors facing nagging rules, urging annexation or U.S. sovereignty to restore order and progress.

New Law Firm Formed by Vernon West and Ralph Quinter

Vernon E. West and Ralph De G. Quinter have formed a partnership to practice law with offices in the Century Building. West is private secretary to Associate Justice Ven Oradel of the Court of Appeals, while Quinter serves as private secretary to Supreme Court Justice Ashley M. Gould. Both are Georgetown Law graduates, with many honors in the class of 148.

Vernon E. West Ralph de G. Quinter Century Mr. West Henry L. West Ven Oradel Court If Appeals Mr. Quinter Supreme Court Ashley M. Gould Georgetown University School of Law

Refuge for Consumptives Farm Bought for Treatment

Bishop James A. McFaul of Trenton announced the purchase of a two percent farm near Pen erected to care for white pingie victims without regard to race or creed. Sisters of Charity will serve as nurses and actions are to be taken as needed. The bishop leads the state tuberculosis fight.

McFaul Washington Post Trenton N. J James A. _McFaul Toflay Sisters of Charity Chetewan Gavert

Honor to Local Scholar at National University of Ireland

Dublin reports appointments to the National University of Ireland naming Dr Douglas Hyde, president of the Gaelic League, as professor of modern Irish and Dr Henebry, formerly of Washington, as professor of the Irish language in University College Cork.

Dublin Neftonal University of Ireland Douglag Hyde Geelic League Henebry Washington University College, Cork

Roosevelt hunts in East Africa amid lion and elephant peril

Nairobi reports Col. Roosevelt and party venturing toward Mount Kenya for elephant and bird collections. A separate hunter battled a charging lion, a rhino, and an elephant within twenty paces, with a lucky shot killing the lion first and enabling escape from danger.

Associated Press Nairobi British East Africa Sol Roosevelt Kermit Edmond Heller R. J. Cunninghame Nyert Nile Uganda Col Kenya Heller Maj. Mearad Loring New York Mount Kenia Fort Hall Ponda Milla Zebra Messrs. Swift and Rutherford Fort Mali Fort Hell Winston Spencer Churchill Mal. Mearns and Loring Mount Kenn Kenia Col Hoosevelt Mwera Nyeri Nyeti Judd Egat Africa Mr. Selong Mr. MacMillian Lona Que Day Mr. le- Tousco Mweru Nyerl Road Trac Col. Haosavelt Leila

Mexican General Reyes to Visit Mexico City as Disappearance Fades

Special dispatch reports Hernardo Reyes, who vanished from Monterey, is staying with a friend there. The Monterey excitement over his disappearance has faded. Reyes plans to move to this city early next week. He is a candidate of a large opposition party against the administration’s pick Senor Corral for vice president.

Washington Mexico City Hernardo Reyes Monterey Gen. Reyes Mexico Senor Corral

Congo Atrocities Alleged by Rubber Company Officer

An officer of a rubber company reports brutal acts in the Congo Independent State. He alleges agents tortured and killed natives, forced labor through chains and intimidation, and burned villages. The colonies minister has ordered an inquiry.

Brussels Congo Independent State

Porto Rico Citizenship and Policy Debate Highlights Island

The Porto Rican question centers on citizenship rights and American governance. Col Colton visits as the fifth American governor, while Congress debates granting Porto Ricans U.S. citizenship amid fiscal and political tensions. The island’s beauty, education, and sanitary gains are praised, yet voters seek full rights and protection under the U.S. flag.

Porto Rico Parachise George R. Colton United States Spain Uncle Sam American Congress Rto Washington Eoon France America Barbados Americas New England Crepics Venezuela Castro A. Forto Congress Bureau of Insular Affairs Porto Heo Cme

Jury adjourns case of Wilmington teen married by force

Ethel Simms, 16, from Wilmington Delaware, says she was forced into marriage with Harry Mason. Magistrate Butts adjourns the case for a hearing. She describes locking incidents, attempted suicide, and Mason’s alleged control. She accuses Mason of pulling off illegal bills with green ink and says his gang would teach her the trick.

Washington Post New York Ethel Simms Wilmington Del City Hall Harry Mason Butts Westside Court Mason Jimmie

Manchurian talks set between Kokovesto and Ito in Harbin

Russian finance minister arrives in Harbin to meet Prince Ito of Japan as regional rail projects in Manchuria are discussed. A first conference is planned for Tuesday. T. R. Shipp may resign as secretary of the joint committee on conservation to join the National Conservation Association led by former President Hilliet.

St.Petersburg Kokoveort Harbin Prince Ito Privy Council of Japan Manchuria T. R. Shipp Joint Committee On Conservation National Conservation Association Hillet Harvard

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