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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1909

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Ship Lost with 14 Dead After Striking Shoal in Bay of Fundy

A steamship bound from Glasgow to St John and Baltimore struck a shoal off Seal Island in a Bay of Fundy gale. Fourteen passengers and crew perished, with six rescued and twenty or more feared lost. Survivors clung to wreckage as the vessel drifted in heavy seas, the search continuing for others missing. Aboard were Newman and two dozen crewmen among the vanished, while officers and boats faced perilous conditions amid the storm. The ship carried pig iron and other cargo bound for Saint John, New Brunswick.

Bay of Fundy Glasgow St. John Pundy Scul Cove Manan Donaldson St John Baltimore Newman Leeelock Walter Abu Saly Stewart Aul Stamen Keen Neagnegh Madluas Seal Island Wester LSC Tha Det Reese Company Donaldson Due

Fragmented local notice on missing names and events

A jumble of OCR text mentions attendance, ties, individuals, and places like Camden and Mount TimMlio. It references a Royal Slaves group and a supposed excellent effect near a civic area, but the fragmentary lines provide no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize reliably.

Anal Able Timi Re Weat Tie Pimites Ets Ulrika Tae Ona Ee Tay Abe Morr Weawk Das Axcellent Camden Mount TimMlio Treck

Universalist Plan Fails at Convention in Detroit

The proposed amendment by Rev I W Perkins to change church governance and create a single United States president failed by a few votes at the Universalist Church biennial convention in Detroit Michigan. The measure was tabled to the next biennial gathering after a prior attempt two years ago was ruled out of order.

Sal Detroit Mich The Universalist Church I. W. Perkins Lynn Mass Lam United States

Diamonds Thief Smashes Store Window on Park Row

A ragged man smashed Hyman Greenberg's jewelry shop window on Park Row, grabbing gems valued at $1,000 while a policeman struggled. The thief, named William Ray, was arrested and charged with grand larceny.

New York Park Row Hyman Greenberg William Ray

Taft Criticizes Mississippi Plan On Ohio First Trip Halt

President Taft, arriving in Hickman Kentucky after a long Mississippi River leg, says Mississippi improvements should wait until Ohio River work is finished. He urges completing Onis River work first as a demonstration, while Speaker Cannon backs funding from current revenues and criticizes bond plans. Taft’s voice was husky. crowds greet him as the excursion moves toward New Orleans.

Mississippi Ohio Hickman Taft Kentucky New Orleans Big River Cape Girardens Gatro Mississippi Wall Ohio River Onis River Mississippi Valley Cairo Gannon Rt Hue Tnen Cannon Agrippa St Paul Joe Talt Unite Joe Tye Bol

Tammany in Dread Fusion Ticket Struggle in New York

New York Vet 24 reports a tense campaign as Tammany and Hearst allies clash over mayoral bids. Bannard and Hearst supporters press hard while Gaynor faces lawsuits and opposing editorials. Parson orders focus on Bannard vs Gaynor as Hearst efforts aim to woo wavering Republicans. Rival jockeying underscores a chaotic fight for control of the city.

New York Greater Tammany Ior Avery Senubi Cali Jurge Gaynor Ain Ue Press Gaynor Hearst Bannard My. Hearst Qto Gaynard Judge Gaynor Judge

Confesses to Farmhouse Slayings and Family Feud Motive

James McMahon confessed to killing Alonzo Van Royen on a Kansas City area farm and then shooting his sisters Rose and Mrs. Van Royen. He described planning the killings after a long quarrel over property, taking valuables, and hiding the revolver. He also offered a $500 reward to help capture the others involved in the case.

Kansas City Tames McMahon Sherif Patricke McMahon Patrick Lume Lansing James McMahon Mmilley McMahon T 9 Kising van Rogen Becker Jamey McMahon Sherif Becker Taggart Uwe Sidiers Plat Rose Van Raven's Lon McBtahon Ween Ernest Tewan Moniter van Royens

Arm strong Library Auction Realizes Noted Volumes

New York auctioneer resumed sale of the Colin Armstrong Library, featuring about 6000 volumes. Highlights included an illuminated manuscript from northern France selling for 120 dollars, Kipling’s The Sirdar Book in prose and verse for 20, and Hugo’s complete novels in 12 parts for 5 dollars, with remaining volumes to be offered.

Washington Post New York Coliin Armstrong France Henry James

Wickersham Aide Named as Topeka Choice Revoked

Arthur J. Ric Cabe of Topeka serves as assistant to Attorney General Wickersham per L. H. Greenwood. President Tat asked Gov. Stubbs to pick two men for the post. Gov. Stubbs selected Robert Stone of Topeka, but Senator Curtis led a delegation to protest the choice and the appointment was later revoked. The nomination was kept secret for about two weeks.

Stubbs Stone Topeka Hans Arthur J. Ric Cabe Wickersham L. H. Greenwood McCabe Tat Robert Stone Curtis Name

Roosevelt at Londiana Meeting in East Attica

A British party led by Col Roosavelt and Kermit with Edmund Etter and J A Tarlton arrived in Londiana to dry for Nairobi and seek Gad E Akerly. The group planned to meet Akerly and collect specimens, with Conninghunge staying behind as the rest moved toward Er- Agama Ravina this afternoon.

Londiana East Attica Col Roosavelt Kermit Edmund Etter J. A. Tarlton Rg. Cumninghame Nairobi Gad E Akerly Akerly Excepion Conninghunge Er- Agama Ravina

Japan Mourns After Prince Ito Assassination at Harbin Station

Dispatch reports Prince Ito of Japan, head of Koreas policy and elder statesman adviser, shot at Harbin railway station while meeting Russian finance minister Kokovsof. The Crown Prince of Korea mourns, Japan declares national mourning, and funeral plans involve state honors and a voyage to Yokohama.

Hermit Empire Mikado Princ Ito Mgsves Korea Ture Japan Prinesto Princesto

Widow Mabel Beauchain Dies In Hotel Room

In Jacksonville on October 26 a Boston widow Mabel Beauchain was found mortally injured with a razor in her room at the Aragon Hotel. Her physician Dr B E Banker who had accompanied her reported the self inflicted throat wound. Beauchain was married to John L Beauchain, secretary and superintendent of a beverage company.

Jacksonville Fla Mabel A. Beanclsin Boston Mass Herroom Aragon Hotel B. EB. Banker New York Beauchain Banker

Mrs Horace Taft III Taken To Johns Hopkins Hospital

Horace Taft III, brother of the President, brought his wife to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr Harvey Cushing examined her and indicated an operation was necessary, likely to be performed the following day. Taft has taken an apartment at the Stafford Hotel.

Johns Hopkins Hospital Washington Fort Baltimore Horace T. Taft Harvey Cushing Stat Cushing Tatt Stafford Hotel

General Oliver Howard Dies at Burlington Home

Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard, veteran of the Civil War and Sherman’s March to the Sea, died suddenly at his Burlington, Vermont home of angina pectoris. He served as head of the Freedmen’s Bureau, led Indian campaigns, wrote memoirs, and was honored as lieutenant general by Senate approval in 1908.

Sherman Joseph Nez Perces Governors Island Senate Washington Post Burlington Oliver Otig Howard U.S Thas City Howard Ontario Abraham Lincoln London United States Army Leeds Bowhain College Military Academy West Fort Ordnance Watervliet Kennebec Arsenal West Point Mowerd Academy Csolonel Meine Bull Run Fair Oaks Antietam Gettysburg Chattanooga Department of the Platte Omake Department of the Pacific Howard Ooers Ust Lincoln Memorial University Cumberland Gap Tenn

Monument to little victims memorial planned in Cleveland

A monument funded by school children will be erected in Lake View Cemetery to honor 165 children who died in the Collingwood School fire on March 4 1908. A public collection raised about 90 with a village council donation of 500. The memorial honors the tragic loss and stands as a community tribute.

Cleveland United States Lake View Collingwood Vilage Council Collinawoox Luda

Delaware Returns After Record Battleship Speed Test

The Delaware, built by Newport News Shipbuilding, returned to yard after speed tests off Rockland Maine reaching 28 knots a record for a fast battleship. It prepares for commission and naval trials as the North Dakota, sister ship, faces trial and dry dock preparations. The North Dakota will be first US battleship with turbine engines and must achieve at least 18 knots to meet contract speeds.

Newport News Delaware Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Rockland Virginie Capes Boston Cape Cod Thorade North Dakota Knuts

Slayer of husband found in Warren Pa October letter led to arrest

Warren Pa October 24 Mrs FO Anderson wrote a letter to her son admitting she killed her husband and planned suicide. She was taken into custody after alighting from a streetcar. authorities believe she is deranged. Elmer Unesol reported his father dead with three gunshot wounds in the back at the family home five miles from town. Details of her whereabouts since Saturday remain unclear.

Warren FO. Anderson Unesol Elmer Lolmire Notting Definite

T U FOR SUFFRAGE

Omaha meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union adopted a 9 resolutions section urging female suffrage based on intelligence, and asking Congress to prohibit interstate liquor shipments to non dealers and to end intoxicating sales in the Panama Canal Zone.

Omaha Nem Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention Congress

Thaw Losses Appeal on Commitment to Matteawan Hospital

In Albany on November 1 the Court of Appeals upheld the commitment of Harry K Thaw to Matteawan State Hospital for the criminal insane following his acquittal on the murder charge of Stanford White. The court affirmed the denial of a writ of habeas corpus and sustained the White Plains Supreme Court ruling, keeping Thaw at Matteawan.

Albany Harry Ky Thaw Matteawan State Hospital Buanford White New York Court of Appeals An Estate Division Second Department Supreme Court Justce Mills White Plains Charles Morschause Harry United State Supreme Court

Von Bernstorff Returns to New York With Family

German Ambassador to the United States von Bernstorff arrives in New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm from Cherbourg. He is accompanied by his family and staff as they disembark in the stetted port area.

New York Count von Bernstorff Teddy Kronprinz Wilhelm Fron

Fatal flood in Mexico devastates vast region and city

A cloudburst after three weeks of rain inundates a large Mexican region from north to south. City refugees reach 1,009 as homes, farms, and villages flood along Mescalapa and Usumacinta rivers. Many residents homeless, temperatures dropped, and relief requests expected from state governor to federal help.

Mega Cis Tre Pete Vaseo Grijalva Aliste Hinaguillo Tenosique Jalapa Tlacotalpam Tapa Santa Rose Mescalapa Santa Rosa Nea

Aero Fund Starts as Baltimore Lends Aid

A Committee of 100 led by a Washington advocate plans to raise a guarantee for aviation contests. Three hundred district businessmen express eagerness to host international events between Washington and Baltimore. Thomas F. Walsh aims to save 500000 and will attend the contest.

Washington Monumental City Thomas F. Walsh

Washington-Baltimore aviation meet funding underway

A Washington meeting of over 60 business leaders formed a committee to raise at least 50,000 dollars to guarantee expenses for the 1910 Washington Baltimore international aviation meet. Charles C. Glover named chairman. plan to recruit donors and secure 160,000 dollars needed for the event. Notables present included Meyer J Barry, Col Jerom Wy Joyce, Adolph Gosling, and other district financiers.

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Washington-Baltimore Aviation Meet Aims at 1910 Showdown

Commissioner Maetarcana presided over the meeting outlining aims for the Washington Baltimore international aviation event. He cited aeronautical progress over the past year and the expected draw of foreign aviators and spectators, noting revenue from receipts should cover expenses. Thomas F. Walsh of the Washington Aero Club stressed overcoming by air as civilization’s great challenge and praised American aviators as leading figures in this historic pursuit.

Maetarcana Sts Rail Ogtval Studes Aeronautrs Washington Fven Mag Te George Oakley Sauney Auanier Ieee Rheims Uch Washington-fallimere Thomas F. Walsh Tent Wastlegton Aero Club

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