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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
42
Tennessee executive calls for restraint to prevent race clashes as he works with neighbors to ensure justice. He stresses that mob action must yield to lawful process and equal protection. The comment frames a policy push to calm tensions during tense times.
Secretary of War Dickinson describes President Taft as surpassing prior Republicans in courting Southern goodwill through reconciliation and peace. He argues Southern cooperation could sustain Taft if he seeks reelection, while northern Republicans might resist his stance on race tensions and policy. The piece notes Southern support hinges on Taft maintaining a measured, wise approach to race relations and federal authority.
R. William P. Kent, Republican candidate for Virginia governor, spoke in Fortamouth urging end to Democratic mismanagement. He condemned extravagance and called for shifting state administration from Democratic to Republican hands, pledging reform without civil strife.
Special from Norfolk Virginia Sept. J Coxey of Masailhon Ohio who led the unemployed army to Washington contemplates starting a manufacturing business in Norfolk and may relocate there R Brinton of Floyd County Virginia and another associate accompany him with plans under consideration local interest noted.
Baltimore reports the Corrall Springs Distillery Company reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service after an investigation into alleged violations. The case involved processing old barrels with new whisky leading to a compromise sum of $10,000 paid to the revenue department.
Census bureau figures released yesterday detail cotton holdings and spindles in 1908 with comparisons to 1907. Notable totals include 16192 bales held in the United States on August 31 1908 and 1614200 in 1907, with state by state breakdowns for cotton growing and other states.
Barry Garrison and other members of the 26 Army and Wy Union discussed possible steps after Roosevelt’s example, considering surrendering the garrison charter or resigning to join a new national organization. A meeting at G A Hall last night reflected on finances and treatment by national officers, with reports from J Edwin Browne and Charles Wilder.
Prince Kuni official emissary of Japan arrives in Washington and New York for the Hudson Fulton events. He tours Capitol, White House, and Mount Vernon, attends a New Willard dinner, and will wreath Washington’s tomb before a yacht procession and a farewell luncheon with Secretary Phillips and other officials.
Judge Farmer released Lucy Dimer in Jersey City criminal court with no charges after she was found with James Stickney, the alleged forger who shot himself at a New Jersey depot. Dimer claimed she planned to go to Nashville to hire a friend, while Stickney had cashed a bogus $315 check in Richmond at the Jefferson Hotel under the name J Ramer White.
News from Charlotte reports placer gold deposits near Hickory Hill State in Catawba county at the Abely farm. Purchasers who heard gold was being dug inspected a gravelly stream and found twenty tiny nuggets of pure metal in a short time.
A widow using four names aids JFP Crawford, jailed for fraud, claiming correct name Mrs MS Shuey of Charlottesville. Others cited as Mrs Steven, Mrs T T Stuart, and Mrs Anderson, with addresses in Red Hill Charlottesville Albemarle and Alexandria. She allegedly answered an ad in a Richmond paper seeking a partner with capital for a theatrical venture. In Cumberland a 14 year old, Mamie Miler, died from a stove explosion injuries after five coals were poured.
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Sept 23 Brotherhoods of locomotive engineers railway trainmen firemen and conductors voted to end the strike on the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad linking with the Bedford division of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Cumberland reinstatement applications were invited for workers to resume good standing Also note Mrs Turner Dead at Roanoke the aged resident was found unconscious and died shortly after in Roanoke Virginia
Treasury orders will send 100 American citizens from Nome to Seafactus Washington aboard a revenue cutter. Assistant Secretary Hilles approved expedited deployment after Justice Department appeal. The group, destitute, will be provisioned during voyage and upon arrival.
Special to The Washington from San Francisco reports Lt.-cDr George Hardcastle, a retired dentist, committed suicide with planned deliberation on September 15. He left a will designating half his wealth to musical education for children and the rest for their recreation, with trust to the National Spiritualistic Association in Washington. For years he lived as a hermit and asked his landlady to witness his will last evening.
Advices from London dated September 15 report Spain gripped by terror with daily Barcelona bombings suppressed by authorities. Ferrer the anarchist leader is jailed and his supporters deported. placards demand his liberty or the king's head. Suspects are sent to Fernando Po and other remote towns amid cabinet resignation talk and possible military rule under Weyler.
Joseph Boyle, former State dispensary board member, testifies in the Farnum bribery trial that he received nearly 20000 over eleven months for ordering whiskey and beer from Farnum represented houses. He says drafts were made payable to Henry Samuels and turned over to him, explaining he spoke truth under legal counsel to avoid prosecution.
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 over vacancies and partisan judiciary. Addresses were made by Attorney General Bonaparte opposing the suffrage amendment and Frank E. Williamme, the candidate for comptroller.
Wynneville Virginia reports Meek Stone, son of a wealthy Wytheville citizen, has returned after nearly five years vanished from Roanoke area. He disappeared a day after leaving his wife, with rumors of foul play and Roanoke River searches yielding no trace. Stone now signals willingness to return. family opens door to reconciliation.
In Appomattox Va September 29 the Democratic convention of the eighteenth senatorial district comprising Appomattox Buckingham Fluvanna and Charlotte counties nominated Handy Gale of Buckingham to succeed the late State Senator WC Waits. The nomination is considered effectively the election in this district.
Melilla Sept 3 Spanish detachment reconnoitering near Souk Bent Shar Stear demolished several houses as Rif tribesmen opposed the advance. Spain reported two killed and ten wounded in Wednesday fighting. Artillery shelled Moors on Guruga slopes, sending some to surrender at the Spanish camp. Madrid notes emphasis on Ben Sicar occupation and denies rumors of a Spanish reverse.
Special to The Welblngton run reports Gov Edwin Stuart拒 rejecting the State League of Republican clubs. Despite a formal endorsement possible before adjournment, members mutter insults as factions dispute appointments. Notables Oliver and Cox urge reconciliation to avert party disaster. A second item notes Masonry elections in Boston ending in Medford and Debrot, Mich. being named for next meeting venue.
A period tone note explains the magazine uses selections by prominent writers. Foreign news pages are featured with timely and accurate illustrations. The Sunday Post is described as a beloved, reliable weekly reader for households.
A description of The Sporting Section of The Sunday Post printed on pink paper every Sunday. It covers outdoor and indoor sports from all climes with results in baseball racing billiards auto yacht boating golf tennis swimming and more.
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