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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1910

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Noted editor and mother die within minutes of son

Robert Patterson, president of a major publishing firm, dies in his sleep, minutes after his mother, whose death occurs amid a publicized family tragedy. The obituary notes the family’s journalistic prominence, including Robert’s work at the Chicago Tribune and Raymond Patterson’s Washington correspondence, and their roles in the Presbyterian faith.

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New Cure for Hydrophobia by Dr James Cumming

Dr James Cumming director of the Pasteur Institute at the University of Michigan announced a new hydro phobia treatment. A virus prepared from rabid animal tissues is injected into patients, eliminating dangers of former methods and shortening treatment by one week. The method has been used in several recent cases with marked success.

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Baby Held In Pawn Mother Brings Action In Court

Gertrude McCoy sues Mrs Warren over a two year old child pledged as security for a board debt. Warren refused to surrender the infant after McCoy failed to pay, prompting a legal battle that could test pawn like loans on children and set new legal lines for custody and redemption.

Gertrude McCoy Mrs Warren Valsey Yasing

Paid women to keep quiet in Thaw trial testimony

In a New York court a dentist, Clifford Hartridge, testified about paying women and girls connected to Evelyn Nesbit's confidant and other Thaw associates. He described arranging meetings at his house between midnight and 7 am and paying sums up to five thousand dollars to each to remain silent during Thaws trial.

New York Martridge Te Phan

Conners to Quit May 10 and Pick Successor

Democratic state leaders in New York plan a May 10 meeting at the Hoffman House to choose a successor for Chairman William T Conners. They aim to back a candidate for a special congressional election to defeat George Aldridge in the Rochester district, with Gov Harman, Rep Witherald, and Mayor Gaynor among those involved. The Rochester dispatch notes James Havens is the party’s chosen candidate.

Washington Peat New York Wiliam T Conners Democratic State Committee of Hoffman House Gov Harmen Ghia Witherald Brooklyn Gaynor George Aldridge Rochester Perkins Massachusetts James Havens Congress

Tariff Fight Sparks House Debate On Tax Publicity

Insurgents and regular Republicans unite on the Payne Aldrich tariff amid a heated House debate on corporation tax publicity. Fitzgerald's diversion triggers a clash over open tax returns with the Gillett amendment anchoring a vote in the highly partisan battle.

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Congressional Floor Chaos Over Fitzgerald Amendment

Across the Republican side strong voices fought to be heard as tense moments on the floor delayed proceedings. The Speaker upheld the point of order against Fitzgerald's amendment, The New Yorker appealed, Tawney moved to table, and final voting split along party lines with insurgents aligning with regulars on the tarlet law.

Fitegerald Asher Hinds Fitzgerald New Yorker Tawney

Hatpin Attacks Injure Indiana Statehouse Elevator Operator

Indiana Statehouse elevator operator Robert Bailes was jabbed in the face by hatpins during a teachers convention crowd. Two incidents today caused wounds and near eye injury as women surged into the crowded elevator, one pin bending against his cheek bone. Bailes complained of blood and sought relief from the governor as he ducked and doused to protect his eyes.

Indiana

Mexico Reaffirms Ties Despite Elusive Claims

Mexico City April 1 Mexican government asserts its stance in the matter did not affect friendly relations with other nations despite sensational but false reports. The president's remarks to Congress defend asylum for former President Zelaya of Nicaragua and reaffirm recognition of the Macking administration as legitimate.

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Dog seized as perishable property in debt case

Court Ingersoll rules a valuable dog is perishable property and orders immediate sale. R D Murphy of New York is named owner, with Harv D Singer alleging unpaid diamonds. The dog, valued at several hundred dollars, was seized from a kennel during Murphy’s absence.

Warrington West Avenue Dianiel Court Ingersoll R D Murphy New York Murphy Singer

Magee Hooted Off Stage As Graft Scandal Probed

A large Exposition Hall gathering in Pittsburgh reacts to local graft probes with vehement indignant cries. Mayor Magee attempts to explain amid boos and shouts, while reformers press for cleanup of corruption and traction issues. The meeting ends without concrete action as attackers demand his impeachment. Also brief note on novelist Marc Corelis pneumonia update.

Pitsburg Grand Jury Camellmante Muse Exposition Hall Walliam A Magee Voters League Weil Meyer Wells Magee Leslie Tral

Production failure threatens prosperity says Brown

President Brown of New York Central argues the nation faces a real economic crisis from insufficient agricultural production not transportation. He notes cultivated land grew 2 percent in a decade while farm product value rose 36 percent, yet consumption per population climbed about 10 percent, signaling the core issue.

New York Brown New York Central James J Hult United States

GRAFT CRITICISM OF ROCKEFELLER PLAN PROMINENT STEEL MEN HONOR CARNEGIE

At a Pittsburgh banquet, former Carnegie staff and local leaders discussed graft exposures and public duty. Andrew Carnegie, guest of honor, spoke on the submerged tenth and state support, while praising Pittsburgh’s response to corruption. He noted plans for a philanthropic orchestra endowment and highlighted his ties to Carnegie Institute projects.

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Deluge Tablet Debate Divides Scholars Over Biblical Link

Prominent scholars including Prof Herman V. Huprecht and Prof George Barton clash at the American Oriental Society meeting over a Pennsylvania study claiming a Babylonian tablet confirms the biblical deluge. Barton and others label the tablet a fabrication, disputing dating, language, and interpretation.

Washington Post Balimoe Herman V. Huprecht Department of Archaeology The Univerasity of Pennsylvania Palestine American Oriental Society Johns Hawkins University Deluge George Barton Bryn Mawr College Hilprecht Tnstead American Intental Society Barton Philadelphia Acorn Society City Ehlrecht Teveruickess Siblica Barta Effilprecht Sarton

Robert W Patterson Dead Attempt at Tari Law

A report notes the death of Robert W Patterson and mentions an attempted act at Tari Law along with other local items and notices in today’s index.

Lava Buries Village as Etna Eruption Intensifies

Reports from Messina describe earthquakes and lava flows from Mount Etna threatening Lis Plein and nearby villages. Residents try to shield statues of saints while looting the flooded streets, with experts warning the eruption shows no signs of ending.

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Young Knox in Detroit Sparks Talk of Reconciliation

The secretary’s son and his young wife arrived in Detroit to inspect a Prodene plant. Rumors of a reconciliation with Secretary Knox circulated, but neither couple would discuss it. Reporters hustled them at the Pontehartran Hotel and nearby autos as photographers captured arrivals and departures.

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MacVeagh Fears No Panic Over Court Decision

Secretary MacVeagh says a Supreme Court ruling against the Standard Oil Company or the tobacco trust will not derail business. He considers banks well funded, sees no bond issue needed, and believes the credit of the country remains secure. He remains complacent about the financial situation and expects no panic.

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Hubbard Elliott Copper Mines stock sinks after Alaska venture

Secretary Wilson and several Agriculture Department staff were among investors in Hubbard Elliott Copper Mines Development Company of Alaska. Shares once as high as 5 show a par value decline to about 40 cents amid failed railroad plans, poor market, and a lack of executive leadership since the founder’s death. Washington stockholders, including many government employees, faced heavy losses as the stock tumbled and remained unlisted on major exchanges.

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