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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
20
In a Southern policy address, the Tennessee official urges neighbors to avoid race trouble by replacing mob action with lawful justice and emphasizes his part in maintaining order. He stresses a duty to preserve peace and protect rights through orderly processes.
Secretary of War Dickinson and Southern leaders weighed Tafts role in promoting peace between races. The South backs conciliatory policy while keeping electoral leverage. Northerners and Republicans faced with the question of Taft’s re election and the impact on national unity. A public event at the fair grounds noted his stance and the Souths cautious support.
Republican candidate R. William P. Kent spoke in Fortamouth Virginia urging change in state government. He attacked the Democratic organization for extravagance and mismanagement, claiming state affairs have suffered under Democratic control for years and urging voters to entrust issues to the Republicans.
Coxey leader from Masailhon Ohio who once led an unemployed army visits Norfolk Virginia with R Brinton of Floyd County Virginia. They discuss investing in a manufacturing enterprise and may make the city their home.
Baltimore officials announced a government case against the Corrall Springs Distillery Company for alleged internal revenue violations by mixing old barrels with new whisky. After investigation and testing, the company agreed to pay $10000 to the Internal Revenue Department to settle the matter.
Census bureau report shows US cotton holdings at 16,192 bales on August 1908 against 1,236,068 in 1908 and 1,614,367 in 1907. Active spindles numbered 21,180,491 nationwide with state breakdowns for cotton growing regions and all other states. Consumption in cotton growing states for 1909 reached 2,488,919 bales, while other states totalled 2,696,461.
Barry Garrison and the 26 Army and Navy Union appear ready to follow a Roosevelt-like path by surrendering the garrison charter or resigning to join a new national organization. A meeting at G A Hall last night discussed future policy amid unrest over national leadership and finances, with Wilder reporting on the encampment situation and District delegate treatment.
Prince Kuni official representative of the Emperor of Japan to the Hudson Fulton celebration arrives in Washington by Pennsylvania Railroad. He tours the Capitol White House and memorials with military aide andSecretary Philips. A wreath at Mount Vernon and a lunch at the New Willard follow before he departs for New York aboard the President’s yacht Sylph.
Judge Farmer released Lucy Dimer in Jersey City criminal court after determining no charge rested against her in connection with James Stickney, the alleged forger who shot himself at a New Jersey depot. She said she would go to Nashville to hire a friend, with other money trail notes in Richmond, Virginia.
In Catawba County near Hickory Hill a placer gold find at the Abely farm drew buyers to investigate a small stream running through the property. Twenty small gold nuggets were reportedly recovered in a short time, suggesting rich returns from the gravel.
A woman using four names and multiple addresses seeks aid for JFP Crawford, jailed for obtaining money under false pretenses. She claims to be Mrs MS Shuey of Charlottesville and says Crawford recruited her for a theatrical venture. Separate item: a 14 year old girl, Mamie Miler, died after an explosion while kerosene was poured on five coals in Cumberland Maryland.
Special to The Washington Post reports Cumberland Maryland September 23 meeting of locomotive engineers railway trainmen firemen and conductors unions voted to end the strike on the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad connecting with the Pennsylvania Railroad Bedford division reaching Cumberland. Notices issued offering reinstatement to those who applied and remained in good standing. Mrs Turner Dead at Roanoke. Roanoke Virginia Mrs W Turner aged resident died today found unconscious in her room and died shortly after.
Treasury telegraphic orders issued to send a revenue cutter from Nome to Seatt le to bring back about 100 American citizens stranded in Nome Alaska. The Department of Justice had appealed for relief for the destitute group. Funds and subsistence arrangements were to be provided on the voyage and at destination.
Special to The Washington Poet reports Lt.-cDr George Hardcastle a retired dentist killed himself after planning his end on September 15. He left a will dedicating half his wealth to musical education for children and the rest to their recreation through the National Spiritualist Association. For years he lived as a hermit amid clutter, asking his landlady to witness the will last evening.
Advices from London report a new reign of terror in Spain with Barcelona bombings daily and arrest warrants. Ferrer the anarchist leader is jailed or exiled as sixty men are sent to Fernando Po and many others to remote towns. Destabilization prompts talk of cabinet resignation in favor of military rule under Weyler.
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 controlled houses. He said Farnum arranged the drafts payable to Henry Samuels mayor of Chester who forwarded proceeds to Boyle.
Special to The Washington Post reports the Republican judicial convention in Baltimore nominated Judge J J Dobler for another term with Henry Duffy and Lewis Puttet also named for the supreme bench. George Whitelock announced resolutions attacking the Democratic governor over vacancies and partisan judiciary. Addresses by Attorney General Bonaparte and Frank E. Williame, candidate for comptroller, followed debates on the suffrage amendment.
Meek Stone of Wynneville Va returned today to his wife after an absence of nearly five years. He was last seen near Roanoke a day after leaving his wife. Foul play was suspected. the Roanoke River was dragged but no trace found. Stone’s father offered a reward, and now he signals willingness to reunite at home.
In the eighteenth senatorial district Democrats meet in convention at Appomattox to nominate Handy Gale of Buckingham to succeed the late State Senator WC Waits. The nomination is viewed as effectively securing Gale the seat in the Virginia Senate.
Reports from Melilla Sept 3 describe a Spanish reconnaissance near Souk Bent Shar Stear that demolished many houses while Rif tribes opposed the advance. Spain reports two killed and ten wounded with Moors surrendering after artillery shelling on Guruga slopes. Madrid notes rumors of Spanish reverses are baseless and updates on Ben Sicar and Be Lonan operations are reported.
Special to The Welblngton from Fittaburg reports Gov Edwin Stuart declines to recognize the State League of Republican clubs and may face a formal endorsement only after a conven tion adjourns in Harrisburg. League members, including U S Senator George Oliver and Speaker John Cox, urge unity to avoid party disaster as factions clash over appointments.
Highlights choice selections by noted authors from foreign and domestic pages. The illustrated magazine contains timely and accurate illustrations and is presented as a trusted weekly feature. The Sunday Post aims to be the best visitor to any household, with care in selecting material.
The Sporting Section of The Sunday Post is printed on pink paper each Sunday and chronicles outdoor and indoor sports from all climes. It covers baseball results, horse racing, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more.
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