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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1909

Page

32

Ship Lost Four Dead as Leaning Liner Wrecks in Fundy Gale

Lastport Maine October reports a steamship bound from Glasgow to St John and Baltimore struck a shoal off Seal Island in Bay of Fundy during a heavy gale. Fourteen lost with a boat, six rescued, twenty or more crew unaccounted, including Newman and others. Survivors saved after clinging to wreckage as the vessel drifted in turbulent seas at night. The vessel carried pig iron, phosphates, whisky, and other cargo from Donaldson & Co. agents.

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Undefined fragment prompts a cautious reconstruction

The readable lines describe fragmented mentions of names and places such as Ulrika Ona Abe Morr and Camden near Mount TimMlio. The passage hints at a ceremonial or organizational context with references to a Royal Slaves group and a distinctive area. No clear event or outcome is established.

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Universalist Plan Fails at Detroit Convention

In Detroit on an October day a proposal by Rev I W Perkins of Lynn Mass to centralize power and create a single president of the Universalist Church in the United States failed by a few votes to reach the required two thirds at the biennial convention. The matter was tabled for the next clennial gathering as a similar plan from two years prior had been ruled out of order.

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Diamonds Strewn On Park Row After Theft

A ragged man smashed Hyman Greenberg’s jewelry shop window on Park Row New York and snatched gems worth 1000 dollars. A policeman grappled with the suspect as the jeweler and a clerk recovered the diamonds. The prisoner claimed the name William Ray and was charged with grand larceny.

New York Park Row Hyman Greenberg William Ray

Taft Disagrees With Taft on Mississippi Progress Tour

President Taft arrived in Hickman Kentucky after two and a half hours on the Mississippi River and gave a speech urging that river improvements wait until Ohio River work is completed. He backed deep-water development and cautioned funding be careful with bonds and current funds used for the project.

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Tammany in dread as fusion ticket fights for votes

New York’s late campaign mood shows Tammany fears of Gaynor victory while Bannard and Hearst backers clash over lines of attack. Suppressed funds and graft claims swirl as Parson’s aides deny Nov for Hearst, and GOP pressure aims to peel off wavering Republicans.

Hearst Bannard My. Hearst Qto Gaynard Tammany Judge Gaynor Judge Gaynor

Confesses to Kansas City Farmhouse Slaying and Family Tragedy

James McMahon confessed to killing Alonzo Van Royen and Rose McMahon on a Kansas City area farm after a long quarrel over property. He admitted firing multiple shots, dragging a body, and then killing his sisters, with details given under sheriff supervision. He claimed to acted alone, blaming a heated family feud for the murders.

Kansas City Tames McMahon Sherif Patricke McMahon Patrick Lume Lansing James McMahon Mmilley McMahon T 9 Kising van Rogen McBtahon Ween Ernest Tewan Moniter van Royens

Armstrong Library sale resumes at New York auction

The Colin Armstrong Library sale in New York resumed after October 19 with about 6,000 volumes. Highlights include an illuminated manuscript from northern France, Henry James novels in 24 volumes, Kipling Sirdar book in 24 volumes, and Hugo translated novels, with prices ranging from 5 to 120 dollars. Remaining volumes to be sold.

Washington Post New York Coliin Armstrong France Henry James

McCabe Wickersham’s Aid Named Stone Pick Revoked

Arthur J. Ric Cabe of Topeka acts as assistant to Attorney General Wickersham per L. H. Greenwood. President Tat asked Gov. Stubbs to choose two men. Gov. Stubbs selected Robert Stone of Topeka. Senator Curtis led a delegation protesting to the President and the appointment was revoked. McCabe had named Cabe weeks earlier, kept secret until now.

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Roosevelt at Londiana in East Attica with explorers

A British party led by Col Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt arrives in Londiana East Attica to dry for Nairobi and meet Gad E Akerly while gathering specimens. The expedition proceeds toward Er-Agama Ravina later the day, Conninghame excluded.

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 Flees After Ito Shooting

Prince Ito of Korea and Japan is assassinated at Harbin station as he met the Russian finance minister. The youth Crown Prince of Korea is inconsolable, and Japan declares national mourning. A Korean gunman and two companions claim the action, while officials vow to maintain policy.

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 Tie

Widow Mabel Beauchain Found Dead in Aragon Hotel

In Jacksonville on Oct 26 Mrs Mabel A Beauchain widow of Boston patent medicine maker John L Beauchain was found in her room with a self administered razor wound. Dr B E Banker who accompanied her reported they planned marriage. Believed to fear an operation.

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 T Taft brother of the President brings his wife to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for examination by Dr Harvey Cushing. Doctors say an operation is likely the next day and 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 O. Howard Dies at Burlington Home

Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard retired officer described as a leading Civil War commander died suddenly at his Burlington Vermont home. He fought at Bull Run, Fair Oaks, Antietam, Gettysburg and Chattanooga, led Shermans march, directed the Freedmen Bureau, later West Point superintendent, and was honored by the Senate in 1908.

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Monument to 165 Little Victims in Collingwood School Fire

A memorial in Lake View Cemetery honors 165 children who died in the Collingwood School fire on March 4, 1908. School children donated pennies, and the village council raised funds, with contributions totaling around $500.

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Delaware Battleship Sets Sail After Record Tests

The Delaware returned to Newport News Shipbuilding to be placed in commission after speed tests off Rockland Maine reaching 31.8 knots the greatest for a first class battleship. The North Dakota sister ship of the Delaware recently qualified in Rockland and faced sea trials near Cape Cod before dry docking for boiler test. The North Dakota is the first American battleship with turbine engines and must reach at least 18 knots to meet contract.

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

Mrs FO Anderson, in a letter to her son, confessed she killed her husband and planned suicide. She was taken into custody after alighting from a streetcar. Mind believed deranged. Elmer Unesol found father mortally wounded at home with three gunshot wounds in the back after receiving the letter. Woman’s whereabouts since Saturday unknown.

Warren FO. Anderson Unesol Elmer Lolmire Notting

T U FOR SUFFRAGE IN OMAHA CONVENTION

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union session approves seven officers and nine resolutions focusing on female suffrage and intelligent qualifications for voting. A call is made for a federal law to regulate interstate liquor shipments and to abolish intoxicating sales in the Panama Canal Zone.

Omaha Nem Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention Congress

Thaw loses appeal over commitment to Matteawan Hospital

Harry Thaw’s appeal challenging his commitment to Matteawan State Hospital for the criminal insane after his acquittal of murder was overruled. The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of the habeas corpus writ, upholding Justice Mills’s ruling in White Plains and the state estate division decision.

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 Arrival of German Ambassador

German Ambassador von Bernstorff arrives in New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm from Cherbourg with his family. The party is met by crowds as the dignitary steps ashore at the steamer landing, signaling a formal return to U.S. soil amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.

New York Count von Bernstorff Teddy Kronprinz Wilhelm Fron

Fatal Flood in Mexico After Cloudburst and Weekslong Rain

A catastrophic flood sweeps large regions in Mexico after three weeks of rain. Rivers rise across states washing away homes leaving thousands homeless and feeding 1,009 refugees in shelters. Cities like Santa Rosa and Usumacinta valley inundated. hundreds of families displaced. Local authorities consider federal aid as the situation worsens with widespread devastation.

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Aero Fund Started in Baltimore Will Support Aviation Contests

A Baltimore effort, led by a prominent DC supporter, forms the Aero Fund to raise a guaranteed 500,000 for international aviation contests. The Committee of 100, with 300 local business leaders, backs hosting events in the Washington region between the capital and Baltimore, aiming to bring major aviation competition to the area.

Washington Monumental City Thomas F. Walsh

Financing Washington Baltimore aviation meet of 1910

Washington officials and business leaders formed a committee to raise at least fifty thousand dollars to guarantee and cover expenses for the Washington Baltimore international aviation meet of 1910. Thomas F Walsh announced a starter fund of about eleven thousand dollars as participants pledged support. The goal is to marshal funds totaling around 160000 for the event.

Washington Aviation Washington - Baltimore Thomas F. Walsh Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Company Clarence F. Normont Charles J. Bell Christian Hearth Edward F. Abner Orrin G. Staplen E. J. Stellwagen Lew Woodoury George Oakley Totten, Jr A&w 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 falls air meet eyed by Maetarcana and officials

Commissioner Maetarcana presides at the meeting outlining aims of a national aviation congress to be held in Washington and Baltimore in 1910. He argues the site will attract foreign aviators, boost receipts, and foster progress in air travel, noting the host city’s suitability and past aviation effort.

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