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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1909

Page

28

President TAL's sermon on courtesy and motives at temple visit

The Washington Post reports President TAL’s Utah trip emphasizing politeness, charity, and avoiding motive accusations. He cites Oriental courtesy, urges kindness in public discourse, and warns against harsh misjudgments amid pure food debates and whisky questions. He praises Western children and outlines upcoming Helena and Garrison visits with Borah Hammond and Ballinger aboard.

Chicago Hesidea Butte Helena Garrison Mont Borah John Hammond Ballinger Mr. Toft

Balloon Massachussetts Lands in New Jersey After Flight

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports balloon Massachusetts started at Pittsfield Massachusetts at 2 am and landed near Pelletown New Jersey shortly before noon. Pilot Van Skeet with J B Benton and Walter Plage of Boston hoped to reach New York but weather carried them over New Jersey. They aimed for Long Island or Philadelphia but dwindling gas ended the attempt.

van Skeet Pittsfield Jersey Washington Post New York Massachusetts Pittfield Maas Pelletown Newton J. B.benton Walter Plage Boston Magy Van Skeet Phiadelphia

Steamer Sabine Reports Hurricane Disturbance

Wireless reports at 5 PM today said a steamer bound for New Orleans was alert to a powerful hurricane off the Gabbernia area. The Sabine credited the weather bureau with the alert though officials had no further details and no confirmation of a disturbance in the Gulf.

Galveston Xex Nept Stallery Sabine Niller New Orleans Caibbeania Otk Weather’ Bureau Babine Weather Bureau Shat Bart Gulf

Auto Courier: Huerries Pittsburg Message Run

In Pittsburg on Sept 2 Mrs K R Otis of Cleveland Ohio carried a message from President Tait to President Chelberg of the Risska Yukon Exposition at Seattle. The courier rode at 60 miles per hour through city streets to Upper Sandusky where another machine would take over. Mayor Mages delivered a second message to Chelberg while a one minute stop occurred. authorities permitted the driver to ignore speed limits.

Pittsburg K. R. Otis Cleveland Ohio Tait Chelberg Seattie Merseniger

France Mourns as War Experts Push Zeppelin Alternatives

Paris reports a fatal dirigible crash of the Republique with French officers killed. Gen Roques finds no fire, blaming a propeller blade. War Minister Brun favors replacing balloons with improved aeroplanes for military use. Condolences flood in from abroad as national subscriptions aid military aerostatics.

Paris Baliom Republique Lefepvre Peeler Hon France Temps Fimpeter Germany Roques Zeppelin Pierce Brun Ian Betheny

Shook Dice With Death Ends Three Lives in Chicago

Albert Chrisman 46 years old, a barber out of work, gambled with dice over a dispute about money and future. He cast the dice to decide actions that would determine fate for his wife and infant, stabbing his wife four times after she swatted him, then killing himself with carbolic acid as neighbors cared for the child. The woman died. the baby was left in neighbors’ care. the husband’s motive linked to recent unemployment and a request for twenty cents.

Chicago Ana Thelr Albert Chrisman Mia Chrisman Washington Post Lewis Pres Grover Preston W. P. Shonaway Grovers Ams Virginia Dateb Gap Henrl2o County Chesterfield

Cook Seeks Whitney Aid To Prove Pole Claim

Dr. Frederick A. Cook races north toward Copenhagen University with proofs of his North Pole discovery while awaiting corroboration from Harry Whitney. He says Whitney must produce instruments and data left at Etah before Cook submits documents. Ice and darkness block sending materials. next spring may be earliest chance to finalize accounts.

Etab Greenland Washington Fort New “Fork Frederick A. Cook North Pole Harry Whitney New Haven Cook Jeanne Whitney Dr. Cook the Waldorf University of Copenihagen Etah

Cook Denies Plans as Lecture At Carnegie Lyceum Looms

Ase other sitesiasstrotohiee says his dash for the pate is questioned as Dr Cook speaks after 9 pm with reporters in a hotel. He denies rumors of bringing aulter for slander sedinst Peary and says he will have everything in order if needed while preparing for tomorrow's lecture with an opticon news at Carnegie Lyceum. Whitney sails toward St Johns Newfoundland aboard the Jeanie from Indian Harbor likely to reach Battle Harbor en route.

Pasaing Whitney Cook Strathcona Indian Harbor Cape Bay Newfoundland F. A. Cook Waldorf New York Roosevelt Mt. Peary Nothne Cache Etat North Star St. Johns Arctic Hekimos Romeone Peary Ksolt North ‘Pale Noite Carnegie Lyceum Aulé Alling St. _ Johns Jeanie Harry Whitney Battle Harbor Alcm Jan Freeport Eagle Island Ashe Greely McMian Bartlett McMillan Orto Gnexigel Pritch Pritchard Henson Nia

Exposé of pitch signaling sparks baseball scandal in New York

A Detroit Nationals inquiry into batters’ signals at New York shows a scheme using box outside center field, field glasses, and trusted observers to relay pitches. Trainers Cantillon and Eddinger guided the investigation, leading to confiscation of glasses and a rising storm over alleged sign-stealing.

New York Ine Cantillon Nationals Gantiion Eddinger Hughey Jennings Feld Walter Johnson Jed Cantillan Bddinger Badinger Detroit Radinger Tigers Cantillon Apd Hralfy Jennings New Diddinger Mic ‘Digiers Webs Tuthil Tia Doc White

Mayor’s Small Claims Mail Inspires Broad Complaints

The mayor reports a flood of mail complaints, many unexpected and varied. Citizens express concerns on numerous topics, with no clear pattern emerging. Local officials review the messages for actionable items and public sentiment.

Roosevelt Republicans Break Up Over Political Realignments

The Roosevelt Republican Club formed after Theodore Roosevelt's rise to the presidency is nearly disbanded. Its Fox Building rooms will be vacated October 1 and remaining members will join only if the president approves. The split follows members moving to the opposing organization it was created to oppose, leaving no one to unite the parties.

Washington Cincinnati Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Republican Club Fox Building Cus

Air Aviators Set For Hudson River Flights At City Event

New York September 22 The Wright and Curtiss aeroplanes, stalled on Governors Island, plan flights over the Hudson during the Fulton celebration. Wright aims to demonstrate controlled gliding with the motor off and may circle the Statue of Liberty, while Curtiss tests water landings with pontoons. Plans include a river rise past battleships and Grant’s Tomb, with signal alerts to crowds and military guards to maintain order.

New York Wilbur Wright Glenn H. Curtis Chick Hudson- Fulton Stepa Governors Island Hudaon Fulton Hammondsport Ani Curtisa Wright Orville Wright Fort Myer Curtiss 3 Imrge Heet New York Harbor Grant Wea Govsmore Island Horsnwest Wakenipa

Virginia father kills wife and daughter then dies

Despondent Chesterfield farmer W B Grover driven by financial reverses killed his 12 year old daughter Laurie and shot his wife before turning the pistol on himself. A coroner’s inquest followed as neighbors and relatives learned of the tragedy in Richmond Virginia.

Washington Post Schmond Sebau W. EB Grover Chesterfield County Laurie Ito Xi Louise Graver

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