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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
13
A Washington dispatch reports Dr Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University addressing a Democratic gathering on the opportunity of democracy amid tariff and trust debates. He argues for punishment of recalcitrant corporations over fines, urging responsibility from directors and accountability for stockholders, while criticizing current federal regulation and calling for stronger state-led controls.
A petition filed yesterday in the Uekme Court at Mehalt of George A seeks appointment of an ancillary receiver to protect the stockholders of the Washington Baltimore Western company. The petition states the road will operate as before under the court's direction with Judge Mortis overseeing. Georges To Bishop of Tehuedloo presides as president of the company, with George Weems Williams named for the receivership. The petition seeks appointment of the same Sameton for this district.
A Sleicher Dines Sherman Depew Loeb and Leading Baiters New York hosted an informal dinner for Vice President Herman at the Holland House on October 1. The guest list included United States Senator Depew, Collector Lowland and other distinguished editors and publishers.
New York Oct 9 Wolf Katz age two years old claimed to be a real estate dealer at 1848 Second Avenue was convicted before Justices Olmstead Wyatt and Moss in special sessions for trafficking in women He received eleven months in prison and a fine of 7500 The testimony showed Katz formed a partnership with the women and used the rent for an apartment as his investment He paid rent and visited nightly to collect all proceeds Two women testified against him stating they had no part in the apartment beyond occupying it
Richard Croker, post Tammany leader, arrives aboard the Mauretania in New York Harbor with family and friends. He declares he is out of politics and denies aiding Charles Morse, laughing off rumors he came to influence the municipal campaign. He plans to winter in Palm Beach, Florida, and will view the election as a spectator.
New York Oct 2 The board of estimate approved contracts totaling 15 million for construction on the Fourth Avenue subway in Brooklyn. The approval follows a court ruling increasing the city borrowing capacity to over 50 million dollars.
The Laymen's Federation executive council met last night and formed a committee to appeal to District commissioners to minimize Sunday municipal labor. Members include Rear Admiral M. T. Indscott Washington Topham and several others. The rest day drive follows the Johnson Sunday observance bill, which passed the Senate twice and was defeated in the House, now reintroduced in the Senate.
News from Dutchess County New York notes that testimony in the Mrs John Jacob Astor versus Col Astor suit is nearly complete. Papers will be filed with the clerk after submission by Referee Charles H Young to Justice Mills for seal. The case reportedly seeks absolute divorce.
John F. Ahearn’s election to Manhattan borough president and the board of aldermen was ruled illegal by the New York Court of Appeals after his removal by Gov Hughes on charges. The decision does not immediately remove him, and civic groups vow to seek his ouster, urging further action.
Tammany in uproar over a letter to Judge Gaynor and altered facsimile. Kerr headed Bonnard group and Gaynor denounced false charges while Murphy delays forecast. Betting on Gaynor fluctuates as rival leaders push turnout and money battles in New York’s crowded municipal contest.
A speaker asserts he acts as a citizen and taxpayer to urge a clean, efficient mayoral office. He favors a candidate with strong business experience over a judge tainted by political chicanery. Gaynor defends his record amid attacks on tenement law compliance and political rhetoric. Two women die in Chicago ages 105 and 102 from pneumonia and senility.
The Georgetown Law School senior class elected Earl Joan Mohn of Elitspurg as president, defeating Abner TK Neff of Erie by 67 to 61. Other officers named include Wilde Rice president, W Aubrey Muda second vice president, Stanley D. Wills secretary, Hugh Willam Barra treasurer, and Leo J. Kelly sergeant-at-arms. The class plans a smoker soon.
A long OCR style hotel guest list spans cities including Raleigh New York Philadelphia Boston California and more with numerous named individuals and households. The text closes with a Wales mining disaster note where a rescue attempt led to fatalities including the resident manager and another worker with a doctor narrowly surviving after inhaling gas.
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