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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
10
Thousands gather in Brooklyn as public figures Mayor McClellan and Lt Governor attend the funeral for Senator Patrick McCarren. The scene reveals a city in mourning with crowds lining streets and workers pausing as a major political transition unfolds in Tammany Hall amid calls for leadership and control.
The piece claiming a police protected raffle and Tammany graft prompted sharp denials by Judge Gaynor and countercharges against pubic accusers. Leader Murphy defended Jewish residents as political tensions flared amid delayed notices and continued controversy.
Hearst allies challenge Independence League branding on New York City ballots. Judge Gerard orders暂停 printing of ballots until arguments, potential witnesses include Gaynor Galvin and Moore. Officials warn delays may jeopardize election day delivery as Hearst, Gaynor and Barnard tour cities defending positions on police reform and political integrity.
Charles F Murghy urges silence as a campaign document is used. He calls on district attorney and grand jury to act. Gaynor victory projected by 20,000. Hearst supporters claim confidence. Bannard lead predictions vary with Bannard around 60,000 plurality, Schleffelin cites 250,000 for Bannard, 200,000 for Gaynor, 130,400 for Hearst.
Danish clergyman Rasmussen asks a Copenhagen inquiry into Dr Cook's expedition and Eskimo reports from North Star Bay. He seeks scrutiny of Cook's tablets, while Dr Frederick Cook tours Minnesota. Williams says Barri told him Cook reached Mount McKinley.
San Bernardino California reports that a family lost in the Imperial County Desert was saved after reaching the Robert Gale homestead. Leonard Phelps relayed that the exhausted group sheltered near the Gale cabin within 200 yards and were brought to safety at Gale's residence.
Dr. Hidward Janney of Baltimore, head of the national vigilance committee, urged the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union to push state legislatures for stricter laws to suppress white slave traffic. He warned the trade is far wider than imagined, reaching across the ocean, while federal action is hampered by a Supreme Court ruling. Miss Ken Wo Stone, a missionary abducted in southern Europe, spoke as a keynote participant.
London October 26 Herbert J Gladstone likely to become the first governor general of United South Africa according to the Daily Telegraph. His tenure as secretary for home affairs is viewed as unsuccessful and hints abound of his removal to another sphere. If moved, cabinet changes may follow including John Burns possibly promoted to home secretary.
Aurel Batonyi learns of his father's death in Budapest, aged about 1 years old, after a long illness. The Hungarian landowner, based largely in Budapest, is said to have left a fortune between 720000 and 9004000 dollars. Aurel Batonyi's wife, Frank Work's daughter, won a favorable divorce verdict last week.
In Paris Ohio a stormy city council session rejected a special committee’s plan to name a street after Worrer and to fund grandchildren’s education. Three votes favored the plan while ten opposed, prompting the resignations of the compilers. A sale listing for Oriental rugs by Persian Rege at Auction appears with an auction at Sloans Galleries on 46th Street.
President Taft speaks against wasteful pork barrelling in a St Louis address. He criticizes quick fixes and urges a coherent policy for the nation. He says no funds will be wasted on sewers and other projects. Speaker Cannon backs steady measures on terms.
President Taft denounces a pork barrel method for river and harbor improvements saying bonds proposed to parcel money to various regions are wasteful and self serving. He urges a nationwide, useful program and warns against benefiting certain districts or congressmen. The trip along the Mississippi highlighted conservation and inland waterways.
At a Methodist Ministers Association gathering Gov Marshall drew sharp criticism for remarks at a Columbus charity meeting lampooning church social snobbery. The Indiana governor was censured for saying the average man or woman’s church standing hinges on attire and social status.
Mrs Felix Isman wife of a real estate operator and promoter obtained a divorce decree in common pleas court amid secrecy. No grounds were officially stated though cruelty was suggested. The husband, Mr Teman, stood nearby silent as the actress former spouse denied rumors of returning to the stage.
Special to The Wallington Past New York October 2. In the ongoing trial of the American Tee Company the prosecution questions Morse ties to the company using sales records of independent firms absorbed by the American Tee Company. Deputy Attorney General Osborne asserts Morse controlled assets and ran meetings, aiming to show he directed the board and acts of president or general manager.
A note from the Tombs cell of Charles W Morse denies Rich Croker aiding him in the country. The note reads Not a word of truth in It. A morning newspaper clipping claiming Croker’s arrival was pinned to the note as a rebuttal.
A Berlin style murder confession emerges as Frederick Gebhardt, husband of Anna Luther, admits killing her after a dispute over money and a desire to return to his first wife and child. He describes meeting Anna in New York, seizing an opportunity in Bay Shore, and disposing of her body near Islip. The victim’s identity tied to a German shop sale and a long intercontinental trail, with a letter to a non-existent “Bradley” triggering the confession.
A Racine, Wisconsin man near seventy nine enters Ohio State University for the wartime collegiate course. He has attended two summers of special study and plans to study psychology and literature to stay occupied through his ninetieth birthday unless further delayed.
Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived at Krushevatz near Belgrade accompanied by his military guide for a meeting with Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia. The unexpected visit and talks carry political import with Servian powers considering implications for a possible Balkan federation.
New York customs fraud trial centers on James Hyland and Philp Musica with Antonio and Anonio Musica alleged to have conspired to underweigh cheese imports. Witnesses claim a system of false weights and kickbacks among port officials and importers led by Vail, a deputy surveyor, while Hyland is said to have brokered introductions.
Michael Comporto, under arrest at Philadelphia Ont, confesses he stood outside as Sebastiano Dimesne entered the York Road saloon on September 27 and robbed the cash register while three men were shot. James Quinn and Henry Saylor died from stomach wounds. Saylor had walked home nearly two miles after the shooting. Comparto’s arrest was kept secret until now.
Cincinnati records show Eugene Zimmerman denying plans to buy Jetn RK Walsh railway holdings. He confirms a tentative offer was made but says he did not intend to entertain it. The statement locates the matter in the Lakewood area with connections and routes referenced in passing.
Commissioners draft a debt stabilization plan proposing gradual reduction of District of Columbia obligations. It envisions extending bonded and floating debt repayment over up to fifteen years, with about 20 million dollars spent on extraordinary improvements during the period. The plan aims to avoid rapid debt service by shifting payment timing while maintaining essential public works and future needs.
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