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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1909

Page

10

Man Hunt Bloodhounds Lose Trail In New Castle Wreck

Detectives suspect wreckers who derailed the Baltimore and Ohio Mail Train near New Castle killing three and injuring seventeen. Rail workers' tools branded with the railway initials point to experienced men. The chase centered on New Castle and Wampum as trail hounds failed to follow every lead.

New Castle Baltimore Ohio Chewton New York Chicago Charles A. Dill Chierga Junction Kmn Korge Wheeatcrapt Unicaga Junction K.P. Kavanaugh Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wampum New Casta Rise

Two Suspects Arrested Near Elwood Cay Fa for Wrecking Rail

Two men were arrested around 10 PM in Elwood Cay Fa on charges of complicity in wrecking the Royer Bite Wlyer near Chewton Siding. Baltimore and Ohio Railway detectives detained them until after 11 PM. superintendent Delehanty expects confessions before morning. A separate chase report from Lewistown Pa describes a railroad bandit evading capture after robbing a railroad express, pursued by six armed men as a bloodhound failed in water-starved mountains.

Elwood Lewistown Pennsylvania Railroad W. H. Walker Washington Licking Creek Minehart Gap

Giant Causes Panic Fight To End At Hospital

William Stockett a giant patient at Casualty Hospital incased in a straitjacket fought doctors attendants and nurses after a self inflicted wound. He sustained a gunshot wound to the skull and raged in his ward, resisting immobilization through multiple restraints and anesthetic as staff fought to prevent a fatal outcome.

William Stockett Wiliam Stockett Casualty Hospital Ells Stockett

Duels Fought Across Table End in Fatal Shot

In Poulan Georgia on September 4 William Rouse and William Bailey dueled with pistols at a table. Bailey was struck through the heart and died. Rouse telephoned the sheriff after the shooting. Batley, from Worth County, renewed a grudge with Rouse earlier, then shot Batley who fell dead.

Poulan Serosa William Rouse Willian Bailey Bailey Rouse Batley Worth County Rouss Battey Begsen

Danes Honor Book Royalty PAYS Tributes to Cook

Dr. Frederick A. Zook arrived in Copenhagen with Crown Prince, dining with the king and queen, and meeting a flood of congratulatory telegrams from geographic societies. He toured the royal residence, faced questions from journalists, and attended a grand banquet where Danish officials toasted the explorer and Denmark’s Arctic pioneers praised his claims to the pole.

Valla Sweden Senda Copenhagen Frederick A. Zook Hans Egeda Crown Prince of Denmark Dr. Cook Maurice F. Egan Gan Pringa Princesa Marie Egan Phoenix Hotel Europe America Ali Cook Beln Este Siebt Johan Hansen Gamel Crown Prince Arctic Circle Dr. Codge Bran Corporation Uniter States Dettery Commerce Pala

Former Ohio State student slain amid Diaz opposition

A former Ohio State University student, Alzcovered, identified as De La Pons, was killed by rurales while returning from a ride with officers. He had opposed President Diaz and was active in the anti-ragleation party. His body was found next day with bullets. several rurales were wounded.

Rorales T ‘Louis Bascom Sete Aea Cayindun Et Loita Ohio Cosmopolitan Club Korea

Hanna's Jo Huh? Hanna Suitor Plans Marriage in Cleveland

Carl Harrington Hanna, grandson of the late Senator Hanna, works long hours in Cleveland to marry Gertrude Leavitt of Stamford whom he met at Horace Taft School in Watertown. His engagement was announced amid parental opposition after his father left for Europe.

Suecul Washington Fort New Haven Cond Carl “Harrington Hanna Dan K. Hanna Iate Mark Hanna Cleveland Gertrude Leavitt Horace Dutton Taft Watertown Carlanna SheMeld Taft School Miss Leavitt Stamford Dan Hanna Carl Europe Mark Hohnampany

Suit Over Spreckels' WH Trusteeship

In San Francisco on September 4 Rudolph Spreckels and Claus Spreckels Jr. executors filed suit to remove Union Trust Company from trusteeship of Claus Spreckels estate. Complainants allege John D. Spreckels dominates the trust and blocks foreclosure on Oceanic Steamship Company assets, part of the estate valued at over 9 million. The contention centers on war-time asset handling and the division of the estate among the widow and two sons.

San Francisco Sult Rudolph Spreckels Claus A. Spreckels Claus Spreckels Union Trust Company John. D. Spreckeli Oceanic Steamabin Company Oceanic Steamship Company Joni Sta Hohas John 1. Spreckels Clade Spreckels Rudorpn Claus

Mayor Stoy Arrested in New Jersey Sunday Liquor Clampdown

Atlantic City residents report Mayor Franklin P. Stoy was arrested on a misdemeanor in office charge for failing to enforce Sunday closing laws after a state attorney general order. He posted 5000 bail for a hearing next Tuesday, while detectives pursued alleged gambling houses amid a broad reform crackdown.

Atlantic City N. J Franklin P. Stoy Wilson Stoy Hefors Hughes Reformer B.C. Hahn Aglionkeepers Perdona

Boy Confesses Destruction of Note in Court

In a court before Justice Mayo, a boy testified that it was practiced to destroy a note from his employer to prevent loss of stamps. Jacob Frank, a merchant who employed Lirenberg, doubts the boy's claim that the note was torn. The boy was held until Wednesday as his mother fainted during the proceedings.

Eisenberg Tnto Obifidreri Maya Mall Jacob Frank Lirenberg

Rainbow Salvaged After Boiler Trouble Off Ching Sea

United States supply ship Rainbow of the Asiatic squadron, with machinery disabled, was picked up August 12 by the Blue Funnel Line steamer Antilochs near Pedro Blanco about 600 miles from Hong Kong. The Rainbow signaled for help. boiler accident blamed. Salvage to be decided by U S government and Lloyds.

Victoria British Columbia United States Rainbow Ching Sea Pedro Blanco Hongkong Blue Funtet Line Antilochs Advress Cyclops Chins Lloyds

Willian Singer Dies In Auto Crash After Golden Wedding Gift

Pittsburg ironmaster William Singer died from a brain injury after being thrown from an automobile when a farm wagon turned onto the road. His wife and three of four children survived, with a fortune likely above four million left to his widow and heirs. At his golden wedding last year he gave each child four million dollars. The party were returning with daughter Mrs Robert Milligan and Dr Milligan when the wreck occurred.

Machamies Spearer Washington Watch BR. L Willan Singer Pittsburg Singer Bret Autcries Tey Robert Milligan Miligan Mr. Binger Mr. Singer Wiliam Ross Proctor New York Horton Singer Thei William H. Singer, Jr Norway

Pledges and Promises in Water Power Fight

Forester Gifford Pinchot told the City Club of Los Angeles that a big fight is ahead in Congress over water power rights. He urged a square deal between people and money interests, linking conservation to national efficiency and opposing trusts that would control natural resources. He tied the policy to Roosevelt and Taft and warned that utilities could fall under a few powerful hands unless action is taken.

Forester City Club of Los Angeles Cal City Club Gifford Pinchot Forestry Bureau Forestr Ten Pinchot Roosevelt Taft

Natural Bridge Found by Utah Archaeological Society

A natural bridge spanning 27 feet and over 30 feet high was found by Utah Archaeological Society members during an expedition along the Colorado River in northern Arizona and southern Utah. Located four miles north of the Arizona line in Utah and six miles east of the Colorado River, the bridge is described as the largest known. Fossils embedded on top indicate earlier giant animal life.

Salt Lake City Utah Archaeological Society Colorado River Arizona Utah Arizona Line

Four Drowned in Pond Near Pulaski N Y

A sailing skiff capsized on South Pond near Pulaski today, drowning Thren Adulta and an infant. Surviving members include W Henry Hinman and his wife of Pulaski, Alexander and George Hadden of Toronto, and Sant Barcklay of Pulaski. George Hadden and Barcklay drowned. others were rescued.

Pulaski Syracuse Adulta Iouth Pond W. Henry Hinman Alexander George Hadden Toronto Ontario Sant Barcklay Barcklay Alexander Hadden Hin

F Men 22d Dogs Hunt Train Wreckers and More

A chaotic page lists varied items including a train wreck aftermath, a death, an auto incident with injuries, police notes, school hunger stories, a poison gift candy report, and multiple society and editorial briefs. Also mentions riflemen, aviation, encampment, piano strike, and upcoming sections such as Real Estate and Sports.

Wzploret Kllea Pinchot Clyde Fitch District Riflemen Aviation Congress Haskin Best &Hotel Virginis The Post North Shore Atlantic City Army and Navy Colonial Beach Boelety Social Leaders Richmond Society Mount Vernon S—The “Post

Race with death ends in death of W J Toole

William J Toole a long prominent Pennsylvania avenue grocer died after heart failure while riding in a buggy with his son through Capitol grounds. The young driver William J Toole Jr raced the horse to Providence Hospital where the elder Toole died shortly after arrival. Survived by wife mother four sisters and six children. Funeral plans pending at St Peters Catholic Church.

William J. Toole Pennsylvania Avenue Wills Joole Seventh Street Goutheast Wiliam J. Toole Capitol Grounds Providence Toole Capitol Providence Hospital Mr. Toole McDonald Ireland United States N. H. Shea Mary A. Toole Bridget Toole Misa May Toole Charles G. Loote Agnes. Toole Hertha Mf. Toole Wiliam J Javon

Clyde Fitch Dead in Chalons after surgical illness

Clyde Fitch the American dramatist died at Chalons sous Marne at 8 90 this evening following a relapse after an appendicitis operation. Eugene Gauthier, present at his bedside, said Fitch had written over 50 plays and earned between 75000 and 150000 dollars yearly. His career ranged from Betty’s Finah to The Girl Who Made Everything and he championed American drama.

Eugene Gauthier Chalons-sux-Marne Chalon Sum Clyde Fitch Draywright Fitch Travellng Germany Alquier Yessterday Ams Betty'n Finfah Boston Nathan Hate Cowboy Barbara Fretchfe Rappho Thore Mr. Fitch America England Hertford Conn W. G. Fitch Clyde Witch Wagon Ich France

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