21 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
1
A dramatic health update from Mayo Clinic shows Gov Johnson rapidly declining after abdominal surgery performed last week. Surgeons report a deep seated abscess and the governor remains critically ill as his supporters await any sign of improvement amid uncertain prognosis.
One of Smithfield Isle of Wight County's oldest residents, Rey neld, died in a fire after his clothing ignited while he attempted to extinguish a lamp. He had been sick for months and was too weak to save himself.
In Chicago a jury fixing scandal erupts as six jurors from Hilllboro are discharged and seven veniremen called for the Vincent and Joseph Alonan case. Prosecutors allege bias and crooked influence involving union men bankers and officials. Judge Deantan orders a new suit and officials are arrested or questioned.
John Roeder, in a two frame building behind White Plains fairgrounds, unveiled a new heavier than air aeroplane, the Roeder aeroplane torpedo, capable of carrying three passengers. He plans a flight to New York tomorrow during the Hudson Fulton celebration, after a 100 foot trial, claiming the craft can run with or without the balloon.
Dr Frederick Cook returns aboard the Oscar II off Fire Island after a long voyage from Europe. He declines to comment on the Peary controversy while plans for a welcome in Brooklyn proceed, with officials and Arctic Club members preparing a large public reception and banquet.
Roosevelt anchors off St Pauls Island as Peary cannot reach port before nightfall. Mrs Peary and family sail toward St Paul aboard Sheelah. crowds gather to greet the explorer. A tug spreads the news that Peary will arrive tomorrow and a reception is postponed.
Chief Forester Pinchot aboard Catalina Island says views on the Alaska coal land cases are misunderstood and hints he may return to Washington next week. He denies plans to resign and mentions awaiting President Taft’s letter. Glavis says he will publish evidence on the coal land cases to stop a syndicate from fraudulently securing title.
Madrid reports Spanish troops at Mellia begin advance against Moors as protests grow. The foreign board drafts a protest accusing Spain of breaching the Algeciras pact by crossing borders and stirring trouble, seeking international intervention to safeguard Moorish territory.
Manus Sept 20 The British steamer Baron capt Hraca from Newport News to Port Natal and Manila reports that on July 37 at 180 amites from Durban she passed a steamer afire The vessel name could not be made out and was soon destroyed by an explosion It is supposed this was the missing British steamer Waratah with 300 persons aboard not heard from since July 26.
A leopard escaped from its cage during an exhibition in St Paulinn, injuring four year old Martin Martinson before a bystander, Charles Reuatrom, fatally struck the animal with an axe. The scene unfolded near Newxa and B road as crowd police and witnesses reacted.
Reports from Mobile and Pensacola describe hurricane force winds, rising waters, and widespread wire outages. The storm moves northeast toward Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana, causing unroofed buildings, derailed trains, and disrupted communications with New Orleans and coastal towns.
Judge Upholds marriage loyalty ruling in Washington Post coverage from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Adgin Yeager sought divorce amid four weeks of alleged drunken abuse and vulgar conduct. Court notes wife had not endured a long enough trial to prove hopeless reform.
An unclear report describes a petition and a court proceeding related to the Thaw case. The filing and court actions are referenced with named individuals, but details are fragmented and the exact outcome remains uncertain.
Special dispatch from Charleston West Virginia September 9 reports the Norfolk and Western Railway has launched a new passenger fare schedule after securing an injunction against enforcing the cent per mile rate law. The new fare is 5 12 cents per mile with coupons for refunds if the final decision favors the railroad. When fares are paid to conductors the rate is reduced, with a minimum charge of 1 cent and a 5 cent stopping charge.
A piece of steel from a passing locomotive smashed through a coach window on the Pennsylvania Railroad in New Jersey City fracturing Mrs John Llova of Wilkes-Barre's skull as she traveled to New York. She was carried unconscious to a hospital. Mr Liesch was en route to the Hudson Fulton celebration.
President endorses amendment allowing labor unions to organize and raise railway bonds and stocks. He calls for changes in flight classifications and regulatory reforms, signaling a shift away from “good” and “bad” trusts. Commissioners would oversee permit formation and market activities under new rules.
President Taft spoke in Des Moines outlining his program to amend the Sherman antitrust and Interstate Commerce laws. The tour included a Des Moines speech praising reform, a review of 4000 troops, and a river of events as Taft prepared to move on to Denver with plans to curb railroad domination and extend ICC control.
The steamer Carib bound from New York to Wilmington NC and Brunswick Georgia lays at anchor near Cape Hatteras in distress. The Tarbs wireless calls brought help from Comanche Sabine Yamacraw Apache and revenue cutters. after assist attempts the Carib remains disabled and is towed to Southport then Wilmington by Clyde Tine tugs.
A wedding at First Methodist Church Melrose joins Mrs Ty Woodridge of Melrose and Fimo B Hazard of Washington. Rev Charles E Davis officiated. Best man John Wharton of Washington and maid of honor Ethel Gra Woodridge. Reception at the Woodridge home followed by a brief wedding trip. The couple will reside at 8 Rhode Island Avenue Washington. Hazard works as a clerk in the Post Office Department.
Jacob Fickel, a brewer, faced the court as his former wife, Mrs. Fickel, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for embezzling $5987 from the estate of Bertha Rosenhart while acting as guardian. The sentence was suspended on condition she raises the money. the judge admonished Fickel for not aiding his wife and noted the motive to protect the mother of his child.
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