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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1910
Page
3
More than 400 entries registered for the Washington Keane Club dog show at the Arcade April 13. Officials report last minute entries arriving from local and out of town owners, with many letters still unopened at show headquarters.
Mrs Fay Gngels presented a celebrated pair of blue bloodhounds from Ridgeview Kennels in Simsbury and Green land. Jox Argeles Cal entered a famed bloodhound in hardened competition at Westfield and Simsbury shows, with Rex Lewis and Floyd of Westfield, NY also entering top hounds. John Buck of Omaha showcased the Great Dane Hello, a near-legendary breed at the event.
Tchaikovsky s opera Onegin was staged in concert by the National Theater in Washington with the New York Symphony Orchestra. Singers included Mme Sart Andersen, Reid Miller, Marcum Kellerman, and Olga Van der Veer. The performance drew enthusiastic applause, with notable praise for tenor Reed Willer and the orchestral playing, though some criticism of the vocal balance and diction.
Federal authorities outline a nationwide drive against bucket shops with sixteen men to be arrested in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. The campaign includes wire tapping and possible actions against Western Union and telegraph firms, with women patrons noted as active customers and losers in the schemes.
Miss Nellie Crawford, 249 K Street Northwest, was seriously injured after being thrown from a human roulette wheel at a Midway amusement on Saturday. She was carried to an automobile and taken to a private home, then returned home. Doctors feared broken bones but later reported her condition greatly improved with no confirmed internal injuries.
Rev Dr W Taliaferro Thompson presented his resignation from Eckington Presbyterian Church citing advanced age and inability to meet duties for the large congregation. Officials and members expressed deep regret, noting his eight years of leadership and the church’s growth including a new building on Florida Avenue.
Reports claim the steam ship Venus undergoing repairs in New Orleans will be ready soon and is being prepared for a mission to Nicaragua. Observers say the vessel was bought by the Madriz government and will carry recruits to the region, with officials asserting the plan aims to move forces rather than support a prior expedition.
Special to The Washington Herald from Bristol Virginia April 3 reports the Hotel Carnegie in Johnson City Tennessee burned early this morning, with an estimated loss of around 150000. The building, a landmark with over 100 rooms, had not collapsed recently, but furniture, silverware, carpets, and other personal property were destroyed. insurance partially covered the loss. Banks had funded the hotel to protect various claims.
At the bi monthly Juvenile Court probationers gathering Judge William H DeLacy warned against idle companionship and warned youths about the harm of associating with boys of weak character. He urged careful reading choices and cited the benefits of good books. Zed H Copp, Joh B Dillonanc, and Mrs Gertrude Darwin spoke on similar ideas.
A health office record lists multiple deceased individuals including Margaret Wels Deatha Catherine F Hay Matilda Elliott Lepo Apartment 1033 1 stunw 50 years Colmbia Grimes 1986 Wis Yeats Owen Riley Home for Aged dod fufirma years Bilan J Eliott Jr 6 Hast Cap st 2 yan nandare Denny 38 1th at nw Margaret V Harrison 19 Quiccy et ne Martha Gils 18 N st nw Feats Taylor Root Mn Lat nw 26 ear Mary Marking Children Hospital 378r4
Special to The Washington Post Indianapolis April 8 Republican leaders plan to shape the party platform for the state convention and delegate campaigns. They discuss Senator Beveridge views on tariffs and the Payne Aldrich bill while weighing protection as a principle against scheduling concessions. Democrats lean toward nominating a U S senator with Taggart sentiment strong in conventions.
The Avante Reef at anchor in Hump Jton Randa will sail tomorrow from Loglock for tactical evolutions off Virgin Beach. Two gunnery targets at Norfolk yard will likely be ready by mid month, determining a possible week at sea. The fleet must return to Hampton Ready ahead of target preparations, with the scout cruiser Chester sailing today for long distance wireless experiments.
In Rockville Maryland on April 3 the trial of Mrs Keabeth Young of Baltimore accused of defrauding Montgomery County farmers is set in the county circuit court. Postponed from Thursday, the case will proceed tomorrow as Judge Henderson calls all scheduled cases. A large crowd is expected at the jail as Mrs Young, confident of acquittal, engages Dawson and Rigour to defend her against charges by farmers Roger Murphy and H Williams.
A trolley struck a 10-year-old in the Italian district this afternoon, sparking a mob that seized the motorman and conductor. A rope and iron awning were used in the confrontation before revolvers drawn by the crew and two police officers kept the crowd at bay until reinforcements arrived. All car crew and mob leaders were arrested and taken to City Hall for a hearing tomorrow.
Mrs Florenge L Pierce wife of the church pastor spoke last night to the Young People's Religious Union in the All Souls Church lecture room. She urged more serious attention to religious instruction noting that present day Sunday schools are not taken seriously.
Jerome Beaver, wanted for the ten year old killing of his brother in law in Cherokee County North Carolina, was captured yesterday in Murphy North Carolina. He will be brought back to Cherokee to stand trial for the murder.
New York April 8 A waiter Philip Greenberg 21 based on OCR text shot his brother William and then killed himself in a seemingly impulsive crime linked to cigarette smoking. William wounded but expected to recover.
Mrs Geo Henry of Sullivan Wash reports headaches from slight excitements and crowds. The ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve these pains quickly and guarantee satisfaction with money back if not helped. suggests taking before activity and at first sign of an attack.
In Alexandria the search for a police commissioner to replace the late Goro Hil centers on First ward candidates Robert S Bassett and William E Bain. Both are receptive, with others calling to discuss the post, as local leaders weigh who should stand before the council.
A two week mission began at St Marya Catholic Church in Alexandria led by Father Waters, with Father Doyle and Father Handley assisting. Morning and evening services feature sermons, instruction, rosary, and benediction, while St Pauls choir presented the Messiah Oratorio under Sherman Fowler with a full soloist and orchestra lineup.
The sixth annual bereft benefit by Washington Lodge No theatr Merchants opened last night at the Columbia Theater and was the most successful yet. Members and performers from the lodge highlighted the program with acts by William Jacoby George Cooper and Weiker Walter Gondheimer Art Lossex Paul Zears and others. Joseph H Becker presided over the moving pictures The Great Train Robbery and the Alvin brothers featured the Green Bistess and Twin Sisters among the notable participants. Key officers and trustees like Louie Bord W Bowman Leonard Rubel Ernest Hauser JL Devine and Joseph H Becker organized the event.
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