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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
1
At a Boston banquet the Monetary Commission outlined its plan with Senator Aldrich praised as a leading statesman in financial matters. The tariff bill is promised for discussion in a future speech. Prosperity ahead, business reform is nonrevolutionary and aligns with Taft policy.
A Boston address notes the monetary system is patched up and praises a central bank idea. Aldrich and the monetary commission are seen moving toward a central authority free of Wall Street and politics. The speaker urges prompt legal reforms, resource conservation, and education to win support for change.
William J. Bryan spoke in Bush Temple, Dallas, Sept. 1, denouncing tariff violators and urging a specific, emphatic platform. He warned that party unity before elections is needed to gain Congress and argued for material reductions. He urged Democrats to align Senate and House views before voting.
Mrs John W Cas Hes wife of Union Trust Company president traveled from Adirondacks after learning of her husband Burton Castles death. News notes Harriman gained control of Mutal Life stock resulting in replacement of four major trusts leaving Castles career and health shattered and he later died.
New Clermont 1907 replica Clermont completed a 6 mile trial from Mariners Harbor to Robbins Reef in Staten Island lower bay, achieving 6 miles per hour though historical accuracy would require 5 mph. Navigator Capt Ulster Davis led the run while Capt James Wren oversaw the original Clermont’s restoration for the Hudson Fulton celebration.
Commander Robert E Peary says he is the only white man to reach the north pole and will prove it. He questions Dr Cook's polar trip while awaiting full statements. The Roosevelt steamer remains seaworthy as Peary plans return to New York via Sydney and rail.
Commander Peary suggests US action to secure the Roosevelt cutter and keep a channel open while weighing immediate or later return to the United States. The account details survival, injuries, and health of crew and Eskimo companions, including cases of frostbite and snow blindness, and notes Dr. Goodsell and Prof. McMillen's illnesses during the Leith Sound leg and Cape Columbia approach.
EW FERSEY reports from Trenton on September 14 indicate all proposed constitutional amendments were decisively defeated statewide. Voting shows a likely turnout under five percent, with Fort's hometown of Hesterme favoring one amendment by about 200 votes. The amendments aimed to reorganize the judiciary system.
A Harrow inquest into the death by self-inflicted gunshot of Mrs. Lawrence Perin, daughter of Gen. Victor A. Sartori, found she left a note hinting the death might be made to resemble an accident. Witnesses testified to marital unhappiness and the letter mentioning three cables and a burglar reference. The inquest was adjourned to September 22 to allow her husband to attend. Separately, six freight cars derailed in a rail incident in Illinois, with several cars derailed and track damage reported.
New York sept 14 J P Morgan J was elected today to the board of directors of National City Bank. The move signals an entente cordiale between Morgan interests and Harriman road groups as Kuhn Loeb Standard interests consolidate power in the bank and Union Pacific executive committee. The death of Harriman prompts reorganization, with four Morgan directors joining the Union Pacific committee and no immediate vote on a Harriman successor.
Special to The Washington Post reports Patten noting farmer reluctance to sell wheat at current prices. He cites stockpiles stored at country elevators and rush to Minneapolis and Duluth by elevator operators to cover short positions. Patten estimates covering at about 20 to 30 bushels.
In Utica New York police chase leads and a rising reward fund reach 3290 for information on the murders of Theresa Procopio Freddy Infusino and others. Little Fannie Infusino, wounded, cannot identify the killer while the slain siblings' parents withhold help amid Italian accusations and fears of vengeance. Ferdinando Infusino dies days after the discovery of the bodies.
A drunken Cossack bodyguard of Emperor Nicholas enraged by taunts chased a 2 1/2 year old boy into a jail courtyard and wounded five people with a drawn sabre before soldiers overpowered him. He struck the boy, wounded two men protecting him, and inflicted numerous injuries on a laundry worker and others. Three or four victims were seriously hurt.
A fragmented report from The Warbington Post outlines a bid to abolish all orders of precedence except those for the army. The garbled text references Sweden and a broad political move, with unclear specifics but strong focus on military hierarchy and international context.
Lieut Fremont will command the decorated boat parade next Saturday night for The Washington Post Water Carnival. Marine Band rehearsals intensify as Tyrrell leads the Fifteenth Cavalry Band in The Washington Post Carnival Lancers. Ten trumpeters will precede Old King Cole and his court, with Colonel Garrard aiding Fort Myer support and a special barge prepared for the performance.
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