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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
10
At a Boston banquet the Monetary Commission outlined a plan praised as sound and urgent with Senator Aldrich hailed as one of the ablest statesmen in finance. A tariff bill was promised for discussion in a future speech as part of Taft era prosperity.
The article reports President Taft's Boston address praising monetary reform. It notes a push for a central bank, free from Wall Street influence and not used for politics, plus the need to educate the public on banking reform. Aldrich’s leadership and Western skepticism frame the debate amid prosperity signals and legislative aims.
William J. Bryan spoke on tariff policy to a large Dallas audience at Bush Temple. He urged the need for a specific platform to win control of Congress, criticizing Democratic splits over rates and arguing for material reductions if candidates disagree before the election. He concluded with a defense of free silver and tariff reform.
Mrs John W Castles wife of Union Trust Company president arrived from Adirondacks after her husband Burton Castles, once head of Guaranty Trust, died in what is described as melancholia. The union and other major trusts faced sudden presidencies as Harriman gained control of Mutual Life interest and new directors took over.
New York Sept 14 the recreated Clermont built for the Hudson Fulton celebration resumed a speed trial from Mariners Harbor Staten Island to Robbins Reef covering six miles in one hour minutes. Capt Ulster Davis led a crew including the original sailors in a celebratory voyage.
Commander Robert E Peary in an Associated Press interview says he is the only white man to have reached the north pole and will prove it when ready He disputes Dr Cook claims and plans to reveal full details later He notes the Roosevelt is seaworthy and will sail to New York after winter duties He mentions the death of Prof Marvin of Cornell and the Cape Sheridan cross marking his grave He weighs future exploration from his home and hints at a possible Sydney banquet or voyage continuation
Commander Peary discussed likely guests aboard the Roosevelt and urged keeping a channel open for U S navigation. Reports note Eskimo children born, low scurvy, frost injuries, and medical care by Dr Goodsell. Several crew members faced frostbite, fever, and rheumatic illness during the Leith Sound to Cape Columbia segment.
Reports from across New Jersey indicate decisive defeat of all proposed constitutional amendments. The statewide vote shows the majority firmly against the amendments, with little more than five percent of voters supporting any item. Only Governor Fort's home town of Heston showed a majority in favor, while amendments largely reorganize the judiciary system.
In Harrow England the inquest into Mrs Lawrence Perin's death by self inflicted gunshot was opened and adjourned to September 22 to allow her husband’s attendance. Evidence showed her sister said she was unhappy in marriage and feared leaving Harrow. A suicide note hinted at making the death look like an accident.
J P Migen J elected to the National City Bank board, signaling a strengthening alliance between Morgan interests and Harriman rail interests. The move follows reports of Morgan influence in Harriman rail lines and places Morgan directors such as George W. Perkins in key positions, with four of six Union Pacific executive committee members now from the National City Bank group.
Special to The Washington Post. In the wheat market Patten notes farmers are withholding sales while elevators rush wheat to Minneapolis and Duluth for their own protection. He cites a cover of about 10 to 30 bushels and similar amounts stored at elevators, with December prices moving through market shifts as traders react to retailers and futures.
Utica news explains police have not yet solved the double murder of Theresa Procopio and Freddy Infusino. The wounded survivor Fannie Infusino, age 21, cannot name the killer though she was with the victims and the crime scene was a ravine. Rewards from various sources total about 3250 as authorities push for information.
A drunken Cossack bodyguard of Emperor Nicholas roamed streets in St Petersburg wounding five people with a drawn sabre. Soldiers finally overpowered him after he chased a 5 year old into a jail courtyard and wounded others attempting to intervene. One soldier remained the fifth victim.
Lieutenant Fremont will command a parade of decorated boats for The Washington Post Water Carnival next Saturday night. Marine Band and Fifteenth Cavalry Band will perform, with Old King Cole and The Washington Post Carnival Lancers featured. plans include a steel barge centerpiece and mounted trumpeters leading the procession through Potomac Park.
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