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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1910
Page
16
A. L. Roosevelt visits King Victor Emmanuel III in Rome for a grand state banquet and reception. The former president tours the Pantheon, meets nobles and diplomats, and is feted by royal hosts and Italian officials amid a bustling crowd outside.
New York records reveal the New York board of fire underwriters spent 5000 to defeat the Grady measure, distributing funds via George P Sheldon. Testimony showed attempts to tie the payments to lobbyist William H Buckley, but details of distribution remained unclear.
Delegates from Indiana counties converge on the Republican State convention in Indianapolis to decide the tariff stance and liquor local option. Beveridge’s record likely to be endorsed while the liquor question splits delegates over endorsement versus leaving the issue alone.
In Tessin Breslau Prussia on April 4 Prof Richard Abegg a noted chemist and Breslau University professor died after a balloon landing gone wrong. A companion and engineer Berstel landed safely but a gust dragged the half deflated basket killing the professor as gas skull and legs were crushed.
Representative A C McKinlay of California addressed the Southern Manufacturers Club in Charlotte on the ship subsidy bill now before Congress. He urged support across parties, noting many local and state manufacturers attended, followed by a smoker.
Greater Richmond area ballots favor annexation as Manchester across the river joins Richmond by a 290 to 2 margin in a 735 vote. Officials predict population rise to about 140000 to 160000 after consolidation.
Noah B Barnes a promoter and president of the Cottonwood Creek Copper Company was found guilty tonight of grand larceny for appropriating about $10,000 of the firm’s $150,000 funds. He allegedly sold stock to the crown prince of Germany and other nobles, with letters from the prince cited as part of the case. sentencing set for next Thursday. Rare furnishings auction announced for Bieber collection at Virginia Hot Springs Parlor Gar.
Directors of the Board of Trade endorse a Panama Canal celebration in Washington. They appoint a committee to study feasibility and plan a campaign with the Chamber of Commerce to back the effort. San Francisco prepares to bid with Gov Gillett and Interstate Commissioner Lane leading a delegation to seek federal funds.
At Liberty Ladies College teachers arrest midnight serenade by students who covered the hall with fly paper to recall Taft's inaugural speech. The disruption ends with suspensions until the address is memorized.
A suffragette slipped into the House of Commons with spectators and hid in a hot air shaft. She drank water during a vigil, then hurried back to concealment but was spotted when water leaked. Police removed her before the heat was turned on, preventing possible suffocation.
Rome reports President Roosevelt will meet Gifford Pinchot former U S forester in Genoa on April 11 Roosevelt refrains from comments after interview Pinchot travels from Copenhagen to Genoa with an invitation for a public lecture under consideration by a parliamentary committee.
Washington telegraph reports President Taft will visit Indianapolis in May, with former Vice President Fairbanks extending an invitation. Taft cannot yet set an exact date. Fairbanks plans a public demonstration with local business leaders to honor the President, aiming for a notable welcome.
A steam pipe burst in the Central Steam Laundry on the second floor causing a panic among about 200 workers. A dozen girls were injured, several seriously, with seven leaping from windows as clouds of steam filled the room. Hospitals report serious conditions for victims.
Within two months plans call for a Washington or Ottawa meeting of American and Canadian officials to negotiate a reciprocity and trade treaty. Secretaries Knox and Fielding praised tariff agreement gains and signaled intent to address land and water boundaries fisheries ocean preservation and broader tariff relations in a lasting framework.
Delegates of the Daughters of the American Revolution arrive as President Taft welcomes the national congress in a four day session beginning April 18 at 10 30. Thomas Nelson Page and John Barrett will address the assembly with notable figures including Mrs Donald McLean Mrs William Cumming Story and Mrs Adlai Stevenson among expected attendees. A Continental Hall committee meeting and executive board session are planned for Friday evening as the convention proceeds.
Attorney Guitard for Harry K Thaw testified that more than 700 dollars was paid to a woman who had possession of a dog whip used in the case against Thaw's family. He said the funds were for services in the first trial related to the Stanford White matter and defense against Thaw's mother. The witness placed the total at 22 thousand dollars for his services.
Expresses regret for not preventing alleged bribery. Legislator states his usefulness is gone and he will not stay where not desired. Senators listen in silence as a colleague ends with a farewell.
Lima reports massive demonstrations of 40,000 demanding action against Ecuador after attacks on the Peruvian legation in Quito and the Guayaquil consulate. Government calls up reserves, pledges firm retaliation if Quito resists, with talk of river blockade and potential troop movements.
William J Brennan attorney for several council men challenged 91 indictments on graft charges claiming foreman Harry Nesbit bank president not eligible as he resides in Washington and not Allegheny county. Judge Frazer will rule tomorrow afternoon on quashing the indictments and any proceeding.
New York April 4 surrounded by flames that trapped her on the top floor of a four story brick building at 497 Sixth Avenue. Mrs Ethelwynn Brunna leaped to a nearby wire cable and slid to safety, aided by Mrs Amg Karger who rescued her as she swung down and revived her in the restaurant.
Baltimore April 4 features a Methodist Episcopal Conference discussion on Sabbath desecration at Wexbingtos with a pronouncement that conditions there are a disgrace. A resolution committee was appointed. a Washington delegation was presented. Bishop Wilson may reveal major appointments read aloud.
Mrs Charles Spier, widow of a high ranking official, faced an apparent kidnapping attempt on her 1 year old son in New York as she received threats to stop pursuing her husband’s murder. Charles Spier was shot in his home before the boy’s birth. letters warned of death if she continued. A loyal maid protected the child while two strange men and others moved against her.
President Taft dispels rumors during a busy afternoon in New England. He reiterates there is no GOP candidate for Ohio governor and rejects any implication of backing specific delegates. He notes misinterpretation of his Washington Society remarks and declines to explain every nuance to non English speakers.
Rev M Tipple in Rome praises Roosevelt for advancing twentieth century toleration. He asserts Vatican independence and Republican principles clash with Roman Catholic aims, urging patriotic Catholics to resist perceived Vatican influence on American liberty.
The President hosted a White House dinner with Senators Clark of Wyoming Smoot of Utah Dixon of Montana Chamberlain of Oregon Hughes of Colorado Nelson of Minnesota and Representatives Mandel of Wyoming Pickett of New York Parsons of New York and Smith of California. Secretary Ballinger and Geologist George Otis Smith attended as guests as the executive pushed to validate land withdrawals around water-power sites in the West. Representative Pickett introduced a bill in the House to back the effort.
Mrs Cornelia Woolman of Helena Montana paid a 10 fine in a United States court in Trenton for failing to declare clothing brought from abroad. She had declared the goods orally rather than in writing, a plea she offered but did not pursue. The fine roughly matches the value of the goods.
A Kansas farmer killed his wife as she walked the floor holding their six month old in her arms during a burglary attempt. The husband used a shotgun and fled. the baby was unharmed. In a separate note, Henry Harris presented Bobby Burnit in Atlantic City.
Today the Immigration Committee gathers to discuss a plan for restrictive legislation. Delegates visit Mount Vernon to place a wreath on Washington’s tomb, a gesture reserved by President Taft.
The ladies accompanying delegates will tour the city led by a committee of the Jewish Women a Council and the Auxiliary Society of the Temple. Ancheon will be served at Har vey's at 130 oldock tram Mias Mabel T Scard man will deliver a short address on Cooperation With the Red Cross. Reception musical and i normal addresses at the Arlington.
A Jewish lobbying push seeks a broad immigration policy to admit European co-religionists. Rep Goldfogle outlines a pro open door stance amid a White House meeting with Taft aides. Proceedings at a star chamber committee session hint strong action, memorials to deceased leaders spark pleas for entry across Ellis Island and other ports.
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