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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
1
A masked MIAN KILLS group member surprised in a living room demanded money. The intruder fled after a brief confrontation. police have no clear identification. The incident occurred in Springfield, Mass, leaving investigators with few leads and sentiment running high over the attack.
A publicized divorce case unfolds as a prominent New York figure seeks separation from his actress spouse. Details show a drawn out dispute over conduct and custody, with court filings spanning months and a notable courtroom appearance.
A male speaker, Dr Gilman, addresses a New York audience about women and drink. He argues women who squander time in hotels and Parisian sewers harm liberty and that true freedom comes from using liberty wisely.
President Taft will skip a hoped Alaska trip this summer and remain in Beverly near Congress adjournment. He will limit travel to short excursions until fall when he plans to go to San Antonio Texas and visit Charles Taft's Gregory ranch several hours south. Mrs Taft will not accompany him due to health concerns, prompting the change in schedule after a Western trip and Congress delays.
The Adriane today arrived with the body of Professor Alexander Agassiz who died suddenly at sea from heart failure. Also aboard was Clarence Sechmeyer of Philadelphia who collapsed from apoplexy and died within moments aboard the same steamship.
Albany, Mar 31. The fire insurance inquiry unfolds as Superintendent Hotchkiss exposes alleged payoffs and political meddling by Buckley Hamilton and others. The assembly Ways and Means Committee approves a joint legislative inquiry of five insurance firms and casualty branches, with power to sit during recess and $50,000 for expenses.
Special cable reports the home secretary urging swift passage of the budget after disposing of veto resolutions. The crown and Commons must act together to restore constitutional balance and restrict the Lords veto. Asquith says the veto and budget will be forced through by closure with Lords concurrence likely in mid-April.
Details of the Buckley billing dispute and payments to Hamilton and various surety companies in the Albany case emerge. Buckley faced questions over a $10,000 New York Life check and an $8,900 Albany bill amid testimony on expenses for influencing tax exemption legislation.
A dramatic postverdict moment shows Edward McNamee, acquitted of murder, shaking hands with Robert McNamee and his family. Prosecutors cited self defense as the motive. The slain man, Thomas Musamara, was a Democratic politician killed at Blanche Patterson’s home after allegations of a liaison.
A New York grand jury, led by prominent business members, refused to follow Judge Rosalsky’s instruction to return criminal indictments in a conspiracy case involving the Enterprise Steamfitters Association and the Building Trades Employers Association. The jury requested discharge after court, while the judge directed a return of consideration.
In Manila two Japanese detainees arrested for conspiring to obtain fortification plans via photographs from an American soldier faced habeas corpus in the Supreme Court. Deputy AG Lanier and Maj Gen William P. Duvall argued for military handling and time to investigate. Petitioners’ counsel claimed no court discretion beyond granting the petition, asserting arrests were unauthorized. The court took the matter under advisement as officials seek further review.
In New York Mary Hassard sues Dr Timothy D Lehane coroners physician for $25,000 alleging an autopsy on her son's body robbed the heart. Julius Harburger, a former coroner, testified he ordered the heart's return to relatives.
In Louisville Kentucky the kidnapped one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick J Kellner Jr is now with her uncle Fred Fehr. Officials say the child will be returned home Sunday and that $2000 was taken from Louisville by Fehr to pay the kidnappers. No prosecution is expected.
Andrew Carnegie addressed the Press Club praising Chicagoans who have achieved success and defended wealth from scandal. He lauded Roosevelt and Lincoln figures, warned against rulers, and urged ongoing public accountability in a speech stressing wealth, freedom from divorce records, and a strong press role.
Washington business groups form a joint citizens committee to push a 1915 exposition celebrating the Panama Canal completion. Leaders Moore Likfas Gallinger and Smith back federal aid. committees will coordinate with the Commercial Club to seek congressional support and a large appropriation.
Special to The Washington row reports a dramatic man hunt in St Louis as Jobo Watt, a Black boy, is chased for about twenty blocks through streets and alleys by hounds from the Valley Kennel Club dog show. Watt hides in a stand, then escapes through a window as dogs chase him and surge inside the arena.
Eastern trunk lines prepare wage raises with freight rates likely to rise and passenger fares to Boston set for increases. Brown of NYC-E announces freight rate hike as wage settlements loom. Refusals by unions threaten local strikes. plans for new schedules and parity across lines.
The speaker argues against rotating state representation and favors keeping current representation intact to ensure broader influence in the Senate and House. He contends Eastern states gain power from long-serving members, not superior ability, and cites the need to preserve strong, stable leadership across regions while noting social clubs and national character of Ohio.
President believes strengthening state and national affairs best advances influence. Not fully versed in civic politics, Taft names Senator Dick Justice Day and General Keifer as speakers. They plan another meeting in May to discuss the issue.
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