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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
2
A speech by Justice Day and remarks from Gen Kelfer and Senator Dick praise Ohio as a cosmopolitan state derived from Massachusetts Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia. They urge a nonpartisan civic society with a permanent Washington home to promote representation, regional balance, and reform while recounting Ohio’s immigrant heritage and political influence.
Funeral services for Justice David J Brewer of the United States Supreme Court were conducted at 2 o clock yesterday at 192 Sixteenth Street Northwest with President Taft Ambassador Bryce Chief Justice Fuller and several justices attending. The body was later sent to Leavenworth Kansas for further services and interment at Mount Muncie Cemetery.
Grace A Sewell thirty year old daughter of Thomas K Sewell, War Department employee, leaped from a second story window at 235 Thirteenth Street NW. She had suffered two weeks of illness and mania, was under Ira N Acker’s care, and reportedly showed rapid improvement. Coroner Nevitt ruled death by suicide after a skull fracture and broken neck were discovered in the back yard.
A jury in Cleart Court No 1 before Justice Wright yesterday found favor for Dr Robert S Woodward president of the Carnegie Institution in a suit brought by Edgar D Thompson a McKinley Manual Training School student seeking 10000 for injuries. Thompson testified a car owned by Woodward struck him in Rhode Island avenue while marching with a cadet company. The case also included a separate 9000 claim by the boy’s mother, which was decided in the defendant’s favor.
The Washington Kennel Club dog show fills the beach show headquarters with late entries as judges, exhibitors, and officials prepare for the Arcade event from April 13 to 14. Prize-winning bull terriers, dalmatians, and wirehaired breeds headline, with silver cups on display at Calvert Company store.
The French Opera Company gave a stirring Belasco Theater performance of Meyerbeers Les Huguenots in eight acts. Mme Demedys as Valentina earned heavy curtain calls for vocal and stage artistry, with strong supporting turns from Zocchi Huberty Cahage Cargua and Henzetta. The evening featured dance divertissements in the second and third acts. Tonight Massenets Manon in five acts will be sung.
Thirty candidates awarded Mesmerism in the Killipolls Grotto of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm were initiated at the organization headquarters in the New Masonic Temple Carey and Frye. New members Carey and Farnahan arrived late and were greeted with a stage introduction and a paper brick pelting during a special reception. West Virginians at White House. President Taft hosted luncheon with Representatives Hubbard and Sturgis and former Gov Dawson to discuss West Virginia politics. Hubbard seeks Republican senatorial nomination against Senator Scott. Dawson reportedly among his strong supporters.
General weather conditions show moderate temperatures across Western United States, Middle Atlantic, and Plains with freezing in upper Mississippi Valley and parts of the Midwest. Scattered showers reported in several areas within 24 hours. Friday temperature declines expected in Carolinas and northern Georgia with winds turning westerly along the New England coast and variable elsewhere. Local report notes sunshine did not occur on the date, with temperatures similar to last year.
The Department of Justice will begin civil action against the agents in the Farewest steamship pool to dismantle practices that discriminate against American shippers. The case centers on a supposedly rotating rebate in the shipper talon system, cited as a form of discrimination amid mounting complaints.
An elderly white man, Bebcock, was knocked down by a wagon at Fourteenth and US streets northwest last night. He was slightly injured and refused to give details to police. The wagon, driven by Robert Lathan of 111 Dem Street Southwest, is owned by J. N. Hilden, a faith dealer.
Catholic parishes observe First Friday devotions with solemn exposition of the blessed sacrament. Father Magee to celebrate mass at Shrine of the Sacred Heart and lead 7 20 pm adoration. St Patrick's, St Aloysius, St Matthew's, St Dominic's, and St Paul's chapels host adoration and sermons throughout the day and evening with hours from early morning to 8 20 pm.
John A Gasterlin died yesterday afternoon at his home 1482 Harvard Wheel NW after short illness. A veteran of the Civil War he served with Company D 143rd New York State Volunteers and lost his left forearm at Cold Harbor. He later worked as a telegrapher and with Western Union. He was active in GAR and York State posts and was noted for long service in transit and financial disputes within the era.
A heated piece on the High Cost of Living movement in Washington recounts the Citizens League’s persistence. Leaders like Dr W L Scharf and J Lynn Yeagle vow a nationwide push against alleged price gouging by meat, bakery, and candle trades, despite limited street protests and no wholesale price reductions locally. The group claims 2000 to 26000 members in the District and plans a broader campaign, arguing the cause remains strong and urgent.
Former division superintendent of Western Union and longtime Ithaca manager Mr Casterlin will be buried in Aclington Cemetery. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Corby and Mrs Coe two sons Wirt W and Charles L all of New York one brother Dexter A Casterlin of Charlotte Michigan and one sister Mrs James A Metcalf of Geneva NY Funeral plans indicate interment tomorrow afternoon at O o clock in Aclington Cemetery.
A century-old petition filed with Judge Moor, signed by 100 county citizens led by Michiel Martin, sought to cap provisions for man and horse at 3 cents per meal and 16 cents for a half pint of whisky. It noted whisky at 4 cents a gallon and pork 3 to 4 cents a pound with flour at $2 per hundredweight. No record shows if redress was granted.
Committees from dioceses in charge of building the cathedral of 38 Peter and Paul met yesterday morning at St Albanas Church and heard Bishop Harding speak on progress. After the meeting visitors toured the cathedral grounds, viewed completed work, and attended a reception at the Hipscaps residence. Attending were Mrs William Street and Mrs Levi P Morton of New York, Mrs Irwin, Mr Livya, Mr Garr of Philadelphia, Miss Sydney Pierce of Baltimore, Dr Miller of Brooklyn, and Mrs Strong of New Brunswick NF.
The new Truck House No 10 on K Street Southwest between Third and Four-and-a-half streets was formally opened yesterday with Commissioner John ston giving an address and a test run by the truck and engine company. Present were Chief Wagner and TOM Robinson along with other police and fire department officials, marking the ceremony.
The United States Treasury reported the working balance above 729 million dollars yesterday marking a sustained level after months of fluctuation. Customs receipts and internal revenue contributed to the steadier figure as the balance hovered near the multi hundreds of millions despite occasional dips and surges.
The report notes record revenue from customs with 325 million taken in, far above the prior year. Internal revenue receipts also climb, reaching about 13 million more than the same period last year. A government official cites robust growth in collectors appraisers and surveyors contributing to the surge.
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