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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
10
Taft courted hearts in Far West, suggesting Senator Jones as his successor amid Pleasant episodes in North Yakima. The visit stirred gossip of a sweetheart past and audience curiosity, with references to apples and a Burlington-like bustle as attendees weigh implications for the Republican nomination in Washington.
Philadelphia lecture scene highlights Dr Cook’s Arctic voyage claims and reception by crowds. Harry Whitney’s testimony and related tensions with Peary and Jeanie crew situate the drama around the Jeanie ship and unsolicited backstory.
A cable dispatch from Cet tage reports a military conspiracy against Prince Nicholas of Montenegro and King Peter of Servia. Numerous arrests are said to have been made as the plot, financed abroad, seeks to oust the ruling dynasties for not opposing Austria’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the unification of Serbia and Montenegro.
In Poughkeepsie on Sept 9 Minister to Washington Puaonlis Lannon Ma and Dr Eduard Manchard chief of the Hastian navy took possession of the yacht Brl King, purchased by the Vaytan government. The vessel test tonight for New York before being taken to Erie basin for conversion into a gunboat for Haiti’s navy.
A New York banquet marks the Hudson Fulton celebration with Vice President and New York Governor among guests. Diplomats, military officers, and dignitaries from five nations attend as speakers praise Hudson and Fulton, and discuss Arctic exploration by Cook and Peary.
A Citizens National Bank robbery yields $1060 taken by three armed men at 3 PM. Deputy Sheriff Devillais fires at fleeing suspects. a posse forms within minutes as bank staff alert authorities. Police across Stockholm report a rise in Russian wage worker unrest and broader security concerns.
Milton Lamplear of SR Clark avenue Jersey City located his 7 year old son Alfred beneath a sand heap at the foot of Clark avenue after the boy vanished Tuesday afternoon. Police learned of the disappearance and a general search followed. The mother said she last saw the child playing near a sand bank and a spade was used to uncover the body.
Howard Nesbit was arrested in Haven Conn on September 29 after posing as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s brother. He claimed the ring he offered as a diamond was worth 80 dollars, but an examination showed it to be glass. Police found six more similar rings and letters addressed to Howard in his hotel room. Nesbit faced two hearings before the court the following morning.
Special to The Washington port report notes Chicago wheat prices jumping to 162 4% before 10 M0731 and briefly rising to 6174 as large buyers covered. In a sharp turn prices tumbled to 1034 on scant supply. The market closed around 5108 with heavy activity in the pit.
Chicago officials decree ambulances and patrol wagons must carry ammonia for reining victims rather than brandy. Chief Steward cites ammonia lasting longer, cheaper, and as effective for relief. move aims to ensure immediate aid reaches victims even if quicker remedies fail. The order, dated Sept 29, reflects a preference for ammonia supplies on emergency teams’ vehicles.
London Sept 32 The Stanlford reports friction between the government and sea lords over Sattar's plan to raise navy personnel by 10K men. Vice Admiral Bridgeman, alleged author, threatens resignation if the cabinet sticks to its refusal while Admiral Fisher resists changes in top command.
Suffragettes imprisoned in Birmingham threaten legal action after being compelled to take food via stomach pumps. They instruct their solicitors to write to the home secretary, the jail governor, and the jail doctor, warning of prosecutions if redress is not offered by next Saturday.
Miss Jolivia Fitzgerald a Wilmington stenographer testified about a downtown trust office allegedly run by Lewis and the National Trust Company of Washington. She described furniture delays, a lack of proper fixtures, and a double role by the accused secretary treasurer as he solicited money from clients and directed funds through Delaware and Washington entities.
Special to The Washington Poste reports Parker Norton editor and Edward Parker proprietor of a Mineola garage killed when their auto struck telegraph poles on the Jericho Turnpike while pursuing Stevens balloon. Chauffeur William Tatson injured. balloon remained intact and was later brought back to Mineola.
Special to The Weahinated Post reports banker Charles W Myrse seeking a bail extension to October 4 1 to cover the U S circuit court of appeals opening. Morse plans to surrender October 9 and stay at the Tombs until the appeal concludes. He heads Hudson Navigation Co as president after buying Peter McCarthys stock two weeks ago. Frost in Memcos zones destroys a large corn crop causing estimated losses up to 20 million dollars.
Hearing in National Trust Case Two Killed in Auto Accident. Wright Makes Three Fights 4-Others End Ninety-mille ade Fictitious Names af Post of the Vanguard of Reform in Korea de Japan Expects American Protest.
Oklahoma City report details an emergency move as the State guarantees fund nears depletion after the Columbia Bank and Trust Company collapse. A 0.25 percent assessment on state banks is proposed to replenish the fund while deposits flow to other institutions.
A Richmond man identified as Charles Senf shot himself in the temple after placing a note for his sister Lena. He had planned his death, arranged his affairs, and noted life insurance was in his sister's name while requesting rent payments. His sister said a recent business venture upset his mind.
Trustees aired defiance to city commissioners in a formal resolution opposing cuts to school budget. They urged full funding for new public school buildings as hundreds of children remain in rented or substandard portable spaces.
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