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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1909

Page

10

Ship Lost Off Bay of Fundy With Four Dead

A troubled steamer bound from Glasgow to St John struck a shoal in the Bay of Fundy amid a heavy gale. At least four revives were lost. six crew and twenty or more others were last seen as the ship sank. Survivors later reported the crew and passengers clinging to wreckage as rescue efforts continued through treacherous seas. The vessel carried pig iron, ammonia, whisky and other cargo bound for the port.

Bay of Fundy Glasgow St. John Pundy Scul Cove Manan Donaldson St John Baltimore Newman Leeelock Walier Abu Saly Stewart Stamen Keen Neagnegh Madluas Seal Island Middle Watch John Ffeer Seal Cove Memitan Jie Wester LSC Tha Det Reese Company Donaldson Due

Undefined fragment reflects local event in Camden and Mount TimMlio

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Camden and Mount TimMlio, a royal context, and names such as Ulrika Ona Abe Morr. Details are unclear due to garbled input, but the piece seems to reference a regional activity or meeting with royal or superior implications affecting a local area.

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

In Detroit Michigan on October an amendment by Rev I W Perkins to alter church governance failed by a few votes at the Universalist Church biennial convention to require a two thirds majority It would have created a single national President of the Universalist Church in the United States The proposal was tabled to the next clennial convention and had previously been ruled out of order two years earlier

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

Diamonds Spill On Park Row Store Robbery

A ragged robber hurled a stone through Hyman Greenberg’s jewelry shop window on Park Row and grabbed gems worth 1000 dollars as a policeman struggled with him. The man gave the name William Ray and was charged with grand larceny.

New York Park Row Hyman Greenberg William Ray

Taft Disagrees With Taft on Mississippi River Plans

President Taft, in Hickman Kentucky, urged delaying Mississippi River improvements until Ohio River work is completed, urging focus on demonstrated, affordable projects. He spoke after brief appearances in Cape Girardeau and Cairo, amid a moonlit river voyage with governors aboard, while Governor Cannon backed pay-as-you-go funding and opposed bonds.

Mississippi Ohio Hickman Taft Kentucky New Orleans Big River Cape Girardens Gatro Agrippa St Paul Joe Talt Unite Joe Tye Bol Hus

Tamman y in dread rival fusion ticket struggle for bigger vote

New York Vet 24 reports the final campaign week in Greater New York as Tammany battles Bannard and Hearst for city control while Gaynor’s fate hangs on charity funds and newspaper endorsements. Editors split, Hearst and Gaynor plots clash, and managers push battlegrounds to sway GOP voters.

New York Greater Tammany Ior

Confesses Slayer Planned Family Tragedy on Farm

James McMahon of Kansas City Missouri confessed to killing Alonzo Van Royen and Rose McMahon then shooting Rose and his sister as part of a long quarrel over property. He described luring victims to a woods scene and house, firing multiple shots, and hiding valuables while planning to flee. He testified under guard after a two hour interrogation and offered a $500 reward for the arrest of accomplices.

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

Armstrong Library Auction Realizes Large Sums in New York

The Colin Armstrong Library sale resumed in New York with about 6000 volumes. Notable pieces included an illuminated manuscript from northern France selling for 120 dollars, Henry James novels at 24 volumes for 2 dollars, Kipling’s The Sirdar Book for 20 dollars, and Hugo translations for 5 percent. Remaining volumes to be auctioned later.

Washington Post New York Coliin Armstrong France Henry James

McCabe Wickersham’s Aid Named Stone Pick Revoked

Topeka report states Arthur J. Ric Cabe of Topeka acted as assistant to Attorney General Wickersham per L. H. Greenwood. President Taft sought Gov. Stubbs to choose two men for the post. Gov. Stubbs selected Robert Stone of Topeka, but a later Curtis-led delegation protested to the President and the appointment was revoked.

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

Roosevelt at Londiana in East Attica detours for Nairobi

A cryptic Londonian style report notes Col. Roosevelt with Kermit Edmund and others journeying to Nairobi to meet Gad E Akerly who is gathering specimens. The party, except Conninghunge, proceeds toward Er-Agama Ravina this afternoon amid unclear details.

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 as Assassin Boasts of Act

Tokyo reports Prince Ito Hirobumi, age 66, assassinated at Harbin station by a Korean gunman who fired as he approached the Russian finance minister. Crown Prince of Korea, sobbing in Japan, mourns deeply. Japan declares national mourning with embassies at half mast. Prince Ito’s death shocks empire. funeral and honors to follow with high ceremony.

Hermit Empire Mikado Tokyo Hirobumi Tto Japan Korea Harbin Manchu Prince Tto China Manchuria Tzu Qugnraia Katsura Prince Tio Frings Ito Princ Ito Mgsves Ture Prinesto Princesto Ita A, Kokovsof Tha Tin Ana Prince Ito Valle Kawakan Tanaka South Menthurian Whoadd Tie Pryce Ansagsin Tie

Widow Mabel Beauchain Dies by Self Inflicted Wound

In Jacksonville, Mrs Mabel A Beanclsin of Boston was found dying in her Aragon Hotel room with a razor used from Dr B E Banker who accompanied her. The widow of a patent medicine maker, she and Banker were reportedly to wed. Death attributed to fear of an operation.

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

Mrs Taft's Wife Taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital

Horace T Taft brother of the President takes his wife to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr Harvey Cushing examines and deems an operation necessary. An operation likely tomorrow. Taft family has taken a suite at the Stanford Hotel.

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

Gen Oliver Otis Howard dies after long career in Civil War

Special to The Washington Post from Burlington Vermont reports Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard retired and died at his home from angina pectoris. He served as brigadier during the Civil War after Bull Run to Gettysburg and Chattahooga, led freedmen bureau, commanded West Point, and was honored by the Senate in 1908. He authored war memoirs and founded Lincoln Memorial University.

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 Joseph Department of the Platte Omake Department of the Pacific Governors Island Department of the East Senate Howard Ooers Ust Lincoln Memorial University Cumberland Gap Tenn Gen

Monument To Little Victims Fares From School Fire

Memorial plan in Lake View Cemetery honors 165 children who perished in the Collingwood School fire on March 4 1908. Children across the United States contributed pennies and the village council of Collingwood donated 500 dollars to the fund while a new collection raised ninety dollars for the memorial.

Cleveland United States Lake View Collingwood Vilage Council Collinawoox! Luda” Oaed

Delaware Returns After Record Battlefleet Trial At Newport News

The battleship Delaware sailed back to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co after successful speed tests off Rockland Maine reaching a record 31.8 knots. The ship now heads for commission and official naval tests marking a first for turbine-powered battleships. The North Dakota, sister ship, will face trials near Cape Cod before dry docking for the final government tests.

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 After Letter

Mrs F O Anderson wrote to her son Saturday claiming she killed her husband and would die by her own hand. She was taken into custody in Warren after alighting from a streetcar. Police believe her mind is deranged. Elmer Unesol learned of the event and found his father dead with three gunshot wounds, the family home five miles from the city. The woman has since vanished, last seen in a large town.

Warren FO. Anderson Unesol Elmer Lolmire Notting

T U FOR SUFFRAGE

Omaha Nem veteran delegates at the Woman's Christian Temperance Union session adopt nine resolutions. They urge female suffrage with qualifications based on intelligence and urge Congress to curb interstate liquor shipments by federal control and to abolish intoxicating goods in the Panama Canal Zone.

Omaha Nem Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention Congress

Thaw Lose Appeal Over Commitment To Matteawan Hospital

Harry Thaw’s challenge to his commitment as criminally insane was rejected by the New York Court of Appeals. The ruling confirmed the appellate action and upheld the dismissal of Thaw’s habeas corpus writ, leaving Matteawan State Hospital as the legal custody.

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

Von Bernstorff Returns With Family to New York

German ambassador to the United States arrives in New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm from Cherbourg with his family. The arrival marks a high profile diplomatic return as authorities and observers watch closely for implications of the envoy’s reentry to American soil.

New York Count von Bernstorff Teddy Kronprinz Wilhelm Fron

Fatal Flood in Mexico Leaves City Gripped by Disaster

A cloudburst after three weeks of rain floods large regions in Mexico from north to south. Cities like Aliste and Santa Rosa suffer widespread inundation, thousands homeless, and over a thousand fed at the city’s expense. Rivers Megascalapa and Usumacinta swell as villagers evacuate. relief and federal aid are anticipated amid extensive property loss.

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

Aviation contests urged near Washington and Baltimore

A committee of 100 led by a Washington DC advocate plans a fifty thousand to six hundred thousand dollar guarantee to promote international aviation events in the region between Washington and Baltimore. Thomas F Walsh aims to save $500,000 and will witness the contest.

Washington Monumental City Thomas F. Walsh

Financing Washington Baltimore aviation meet 1910

A Washington meeting of business leaders advanced plans to raise at least fifty thousand dollars as a guarantee and to cover expenses for the Washington Baltimore international aviation meet of 1910. Thomas F. Walsh led subscriptions totaling around eleven thousand dollars as a starter. Charles C. Glover was named chairman of a committee to secure the full funding and organize West plans with prominent figures from Baltimore Philadelphia Alexandria and Washington.

Mpetus Washington Grover Vil Ligcone Mallee Meyer J Barry Michool Baltimore Col Jeron Wy Joyce Relub Adolph Gosling Philadelphia Manor Pass Alexardria Reading Thomas FW Hellu Aimlu United States

Washington Baltimore aviation meet urged by commissioner

Commissioner Maetarcana presides urging Washington to host the 1910 Washington Baltimore international aviation meet. He cites national interest during the past year, expects foreign aviators and visitors, and notes receipts may cover expenses like Rheims. Thomas F. Walsh of the Washington Aero Club stresses air mastery as a defining human achievement amid rapid progress.

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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