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Thousands Massacred
May 8, 1909
Thousands of people in Asiatic Turkey are massacred due to the stage of siege, and warships now on their coasts as well.
Twenty-Nine More Skeletons Found
May 1, 1909
Skeletons of “colonial residents” continue to be found in Princeton, where a private burial ground used to stand.
Pastor Falls Dead as He Baptizes Child
May 1, 1909
Pastor collapses in the midst of baptizing a child, and is realized to be dead upon inspection.
Taft Buys Another Horse
May 1, 1909
President Taft frivolously purchases another Virginian horse for his personal collection.
Many Saloons Wiped Out
May 1, 1909
Virginian judge restricts liquor licenses drastically spurring the shutdown of over 40 local saloons.
108,000 Fine Stands
February 27, 1909
A $108,000 fine is placed upon the New York Central Railroad Company on the charge of "granting rebates to the American Sugar Company".
Forger Surrenders
February 27, 1909
G. E. Loupp, a forger on the run, attempts to commit suicide but loses his nerve and decided to turn himself in and "bear the law’s punishment".
Two New Episcopal Bishops
February 27, 1909
The Protestant Episcopal Church elects two new bishops, Benjamin Brewster and Nathaniel Seymour, to officiate in churches across Colorado and Wyoming.
Left 10,000 to Pet Horse
February 27, 1909
Mrs. Matilda Erb "provides a bequest of $10,000" to leave for the care of her favorite horse after she passes away.
Favor Dividing the Navy
February 20, 1909
An "amendment to the naval bill" is passed allowing for half of the Navy to be placed in the Pacific Coast.
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