22 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
1
Citizens cheer as Goge delivers his record and testimony to judges. He travels with his liner to meet wife and child, then boards an execution steamer with a company. Neighbors along the route to Bushwick fill the streets with cheering crowds, giving Peary a chance to defeat himself.
An extended, jumbled transcript shows a speaker thanking friends and awaiting verdict while asserting a clear record of work. The piece weaves personal defense with references to a public reception, media coverage, and a contested case heard by competent judges. It hints at political and social figures and notes reactions from varied audiences.
Dr Cook arrives in Brooklyn aboard the Grand Republic amid a tumultuous reception. Police and militiamen escort Mrs Cook past crowds as officials from New York and Brooklyn are notably absent. The spectacle unfolds from ship to Waldorf Astoria with thousands cheering and a strong police presence.
Sydney Nova Scotia Sept 21 Commander Robert F Peary announced he will not accept receptions or public ovations until the question of the North Pole discovery is settled by competent scientific authorities. He noted a possible statement within one or two weeks and outlined plans to meet correspondents at specified locations. The public welcome began as the Roosevelt ferried into port and tens of people crowded the ship and shore.
President Taft defends a corporation income tax as a middle ground to oppose a direct individual income tax. He argues only corporate earnings are taxed, urges states to ratify an amendment permitting income taxation, and discusses Ballinger Pinchot controversy while on a Denver stop before heading to Salt Lake and Spokane.
Norfolk Citems and Waterways Association, Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, and Virginia officers conferred with President Taft's secretary about hosting the reception and the Mayflower voyage arrival in Norfolk on November 9. Taft will be saluted by navy and army units in Hampton Roads and escorted to the Monticello Hotel for rest before a reviewing stand parade of Marines and regular army troops.
Wallace Scott once a Wall Street power is found dead in a Mills Hotel room on Livingston Street after years of financial collapse and separation from his wife. Once lavish in Well Street and West Twenty fifth, his fortune faded after a 1890s crash. He left an account with Kelly Howes and Co and formed Scott Taylor briefly before losing his wealth and ending penniless in the Bowery.
Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock praised Secretary Richard A Ballinger at a Seattle chamber event. He lauded Ballinger as unsullied and attacked critics seeking to undermine his character and Mount Rainier policy, while Tom defended Seattle’s cabinet representation.
Rev George W Mundelein was named Bishop of Larsma and bishop ex of Brooklyn at St James Pro Cathedral Brooklyn. Attended by about 100 clergy and laity, Mundelein becomes the youngest U S bishop and possibly worldwide, just past his fortieth birthday. Born in Brooklyn, his elevation marks a notable church advancement. A stray railway timetable fragment follows.
Reports from New Orleans Jackson and coastal towns describe a gulf storm that caused extensive property damage, cut communications, and left many missing. Winds and floods damaged ships, rails, and buildings, with New Orleans facing severe disruption and total losses likely in the hundreds of thousands.
Post Office Department investigates letters from Boston containing a $1 bill wrapped in scrap paper. The letters since August 1904 total 146 reaching the dead letter office, tied to a Boston man who lost his job and sought a hidden message. The money is likely to be turned over to the intended recipient after inquiry.
James H Channon told a Chicago grand jury that attorney L Scott Kemper and author George Hazelton threatened a scandal to extort money. Warnings referenced a 60000 claim tied to Mabel Aery's estate. Warrant issued. Kemper and Hazelton arrested in the Chicago Athletic Association building and remanded to police custody.
Wireless reports from the steamer Sabine indicate slow progress towing the disabled Clyde Nor toward Wilmington. By 7 this morning the Sabine and new steamers were about 47 miles from Southport NC. Tug meet near Southport to tow the Clyde to Wilming ton for landing passengers. The Sabine will proceed to Key West and Galveston after release. Cumberland Youth Accuses Rusway Officers at Toledo of assault and robbery in railroad yards. police inquiry ordered.
Beary M Lewis, secretary and treasurer of the National Trust Company of Washington, was arrested by post office inspectors on charges connected with a plan to guarantee stock and promote fake mining schemes. Inspectors found ledgers and documents linking multiple trust companies, including the National Trust Company of Delaware and the Enterprise Trust Company of Arizona, to alleged fraud and misrepresentation.
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