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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
12
A cabinet official in Tennessee urges civic restraint and denounces mob rule as necessary to preserve justice in the South. He stresses that officials and citizens alike must act to prevent racial tensions and maintain ordered governance.
Secretary of War Dickinson argues Taft has pursued conciliatory policy toward the South, seeking peace and harmony without yielding to Northern or Southern demands. The South may cooperate in this effort while preserving its electoral stance, with Taft’s reelection prospects tied to sustained southern support. The piece notes Democratic and Republican tensions and references a Confederate regiment reception and a broad census appointment discussion.
R. William P. Kent, Republican candidate for Virginia governor, spoke at Fortamouth urging change in state leadership. He attacked the Democratic organization for extravagance and mismanagement, saying the state’s affairs have remained in Democratic hands for years. He appealed for cross party consideration of recent administrations and argued the only remedy is Republican control.
Masailhon Ohio leader of an unemployed army Coxey considers settling in Norfolk Virginia to start a manufacturing enterprise. He is accompanied by R Brinton of Floyd County Va and other business associates as they explore local investment opportunities and potential home status.
Baltimore firm Corrall Springs Distillery Company agreed to pay 10000 to the Internal Revenue Department to settle a government case alleging violation of revenue laws by filing old barrels with new whisky. Authorities investigated, tested stills, and concluded the matter.
Census bureau data show U S cotton holdings on August 31 1909 at 16192 bales in 1908 totals 1 236 068 and 1 614 367 in 1907 with state distributions. Active spindles and production figures are listed by region. consumption totals by growing states and all other states are given alongside foreign cotton totals.
Barry Garrison No 26 Army and Wy Union faces possible dissolution as members consider resigning from the garrison charter or joining a new national organization. A G A Hall session last night discussed the action, with debate over the national leadership and finances.
Prince Kuni official emissary of Japan arrives in Washington by Pennsylvania Railroad, tours Capitol and White House with military aide Kurita, meets Commander Marsh and Secretary Philips, dines at the New Willard, plans wreathing Mount Vernon, and sails on the yacht Sylph before heading to New York for the Hudson Fulton celebration.
Judge Farmer released Lucy Dimer from custody in Jersey City after determining no charge stood against her connected to James Stickney, the alleged forger who killed himself Tuesday night at the New Jersey Central Railroad depot. Dimer claimed to be headed to Nashville to hire a friend, with earlier ties to Richmond and a $315 bogus check case involving Stickney in the Jefferson Hotel.
The Abely farm at Hickory Hill State was the scene of a gold discovery. Purchasers investigated after hearing of digging and found twenty small nuggets in the gravel of a tiny stream running through the property. The find promises rich returns for the area.
A mysterious woman seeking to aid JFP Crawford, already jailed for obtaining money under false pretenses, appeared with four aliases and multiple addresses. Claiming to be Mrs MS Shuey of Charlottesville, she also used names Mrs Steven Mrs T T Stuart and Mrs Anderson in letters to police. She says Crawford advertised in Richmond for a partner with capital for a theatrical venture. In Cumberland Maryland a 14 year old girl died after a stove fire and explosion.
Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland Sept 23 union brothers of locomotive engineers railway trainmen firemen and conductors voted to end the strike on the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad connecting with the Pennsylvania Railroad Bedford division reaching Cumberland. Notten advised reinstatement procedures for workers remaining in good standing. Also reported Mrs Turner Dead at Roanoke an elderly resident found unconscious in her room and died shortly after.
Telegraphic orders from Treasury Assistant Secretary Hilles call for a revenue cutter to sail at once from Seward Alaska to Nome to rescue 100 American citizens, men and women, left destitute. The appeal came through Justice Department to the U S court at Nome. Proceedings involve investment firm creditors and charity aid. Secretary Hilles acted to expedite provisions for the voyage aboard the cutter Beattie.
Special report from Washington describes Dr George Hardcastle a retired dentist who killed himself after planning the act with care on September 15. He wills one half of his fortune to the National Spiritualistic Association for children's musical education and recreation, leaving the rest in trust for the same cause. For years he lived as a hermit, cluttering his rooms, and he asked his landlady to witness his will last evening.
Advices from Barcelona report a new reign of terror as bombs explode daily while the government withholds news. Ferrer, the anarchist leader, is imprisoned and deportations surge with sixty men sent to Fernando Po and others to remote towns. Widespread searches and threats of military dictatorship under Gen Weyler loom.
Joseph Boyle a former state dispensary board member testified in the Farnum bribery trial that he received nearly 20000 dollars over eleven months for ordering whiskey and beer from Farnum represented houses. He said Farnum routed the drafts to Henry Samuels mayor of Chester who kept and passed on proceeds to Boyle.
Baltimore September 22 The Republican judicial convention nominated by acclamation Judge J J Dobler to succeed himself along with Henry Duffy and Lewis Puttet for the supreme bench. George Whitelock, secretary of the American Bar Association, presented resolutions attacking the Democratic governor for apportioned vacancies and charging partisanship in the judiciary. Addresses were made by Attorney General Bonaparte against the proposed suffrage amendment and by Frank E Williams, the candidate for comptroller.
A Meek Stone of Wynneville Va, vanished nearly five years ago after leaving his young wife. Believed to have met foul play. Roanoke River searched with no trace. Stone now letters from Oklahoma saying he will return home, and his father offers a reward and welcomes him back.
The eighteenth senatorial district Democrats in Appomattox Buckingham Fluvanna and Charlotte nominated Handy Gale of Buckingham to succeed the late State Senator W C Waits. The convention said Gale's nomination is effectively an election.
Sept 3 Melilla dispatch reports a Spanish detachment reconnoitering near Souk Bent Shar Stear demolished houses. Rif tribes resisted the advance. Spain suffered two killed and ten wounded. Artillery shelling on Guruga slopes dispersed Moors who later submitted at the Spanish camp.
Special to The Welblngton from Fittaburg Sept. Gov Adam Stuart refuses to recognize the party still, while the State League of Republican clubs may endorse his administration before adjourning at Harrisburg. Prominent members including Sen Oliver and Speaker Cox urge unity to avert party disaster.
The illustrated magazine section of the Sunday Post presents selections by eminent writers with careful and thoughtful foreign news coverage. Its timely and accurate illustrations accompany the content, and the paper is described as a trusted Sunday visitor in households.
The Sporting Department of The Post chronicles outdoor and indoor sports across climates. The pink paper Sunday section fills four pages with baseball results, running and trotting races, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, and swimming highlights.
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