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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
1
Bank raid ends in two dead and four wounded as four assailants escape on horseback. Details describe masked robbers scooping money into sacks while a lookout guards the sidewalk. Victims include a banker and bystanders. pursuit follows with gunfire and a chaotic scene across McKees Rocks.
Son of New York, April to November, date 5. son of the President and Yale Government Club president doubts student poll watchers at elections. He suggests they may provoke opposition to tactless missionaries. Taft’s New Haven paper, read at the Intercollegiate Civic Union meeting in Columbia, recalls his experiences as a watcher in New York’s last municipal election.
A crowd leaving a Zacatecas bull fight caused a deadly panic. Nine people were killed and twenty injured as stairs and exits crowded, a child bearer dropping caused chaos, with many trampled. Twelve injured were hospitalized and three expected to survive. The governor ordered ring receipts used to aid victims' dependents.
The Rev Father Eugene Hannon of Martin’s Church declares Roosevelt’s Rome trip a failed bid to exploit Vatican etiquette. He argues Roosevelt ignored Vatican rules, risking political capital and angering American Catholics. The piece notes Taft’s respectful Vatican approach and predicts Rome’s lasting dignity.
Drs Yarrow and Richardson resign from the George Washington University board amid rumors over a Morrill act matter and alleged charter clauses on joint faculty and trustees memberships. Needham confirms resignations while declining to state causes, with continued faculty roles and ongoing board changes noted.
The Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst addressing the New England Methodist conference criticized ongoing debate over the Roosevelt incident in Rome. He said Methodists have talked too much, praised Roosevelt’s refusal to accept dictation as American, and urged the matter be allowed to rest.
Dr John Quincy Adams, secretary of the New York City Art Commission, urged the District of Columbia to establish an art commission with wide jurisdiction over public art. He cited twelve cities and two states as examples and pressed for beautification and quality in public works.
Regent's brother Prince Tsai Tao travels from Japan to the United States with a large suite, including Lora Li, son of Hung Chang, signaling closer Sino Japanese ties. Kokichi Midzuno also aboard as part of a global tour led by Asahi. In Michigan, local option results show 38 counties split dry and wet. In Missouri, Democrats win four council seats and the Hadley ward.
On Lovers Path near Myeradale last evening Jessie Myers aged 2% years, daughter of a leading family, and George Lindaman 23, a foreman, fell over a foot cliff onto Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks. An express train passing at that moment mangled them beyond recognition.
Milwaukee voters elected Emil Seidel mayor and a Social Democratic majority on the council, with Seidel promising a square deal. Chicago and several Illinois towns swung wet or dry in local option votes, while Danville and other areas reported tense polling places but orderly results.
William H Liths and Robert A Guy, both of New York, surrendered to DC authorities amid a bucket shop operation indictment. Bail set at 1000 dollars with one Baltimore defendant still sought. Extradition talks underway to bring others to Washington. Taylor posted 1000 bail in the case, Hank Johnson expected to arrange his appearance.
The U S Court of Appeals affirmed six month jail terms and $200 fines for five Odell and Gu defendants on a bucket shop fraud charge. John Gorman, also sentenced with them, will get a new trial. The firm’s officers Foster Scott Hell Campbell and Baldwin had verdicts affirmed. the company’s collapse followed by indictments marked a first for federal appellate review.
The dispatch notes Peru preparing for possible action under Admiral Villa Vicencia and Col Alvarez, with a naval division formed. Riots in Guayaquil and Quito spark international tension, while Ecuador proposes direct talks with Peru in Washington led by Clemente Ponce. Hope remains for peaceful adjustment though war threats loom amid patriotic displays.
Indiana Republicans open their 1910 campaign at the state convention naming a full ticket and endorsing a protective tariff, a tariff commission, and Roosevelt and Taft policies. Beveridge defends his Payne Aldrich vote amid applause, pledging opposition to tariff increases on wool, lumber, cotton goods, structural steel, linoleum, zinc, and sugar schedules. He argues tariffs should be a national business decision reflecting countrywide interests.
In Centerville Texas yesterday a posse shot and killed Dolly Bates, jailed with Frank Bates Sr and Jr for the December 3 killing of Ben Moon. Dolly Bates was hanged in a cell but cut down. Deputy J S St John was wounded, later reported gravely but expected to survive. Frank Bates Sr and Jr remained detained with one son unhurt.
Tennesseeans living in Washington organized a movement at a meeting in the old Masonic Temple to form a Tennessee society in the city. Speakers included Senator Robert L. Taylor and Representatives Richard W. Austin and Finis J. Garrett. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution. Tames Richardson, grand commander Scottish Rite Masons, presided.
Witness Dr Miller recounts a fatal confrontation at Cresco involving J B Sayler and co defendants. In a dark parlor Sayler seized a hatchet, overturned a lamp, and a struggle led to Miller firing his revolver. The event ended with Sayler dead and Mrs Sayler devastated as the case unfolds before jurors.
Hundreds of Washington newsboys joined a military drill at the fort with entertainment by Troop B and D of the Fifteenth cavalry and Battery E artillery. Captains Andrews, Smithers, Lecie, and Lt Tate led impressive exhibitions as officials from local newspapers coordinated crowds and transport. The event, organized for the post Young Men's Christian Association and soldiers' athletic fund, promises a much anticipated performance Friday.
The Vatican affair division today centers on Mr Roosevelt disavowing a plan to host a reception for Methodist officials at the American embassy in Rome. Ambassador Leishman canceled the event after Rev Mr Tipple’s harsh statement angered Catholics and prompted debates over church and state. Roosevelt reiterated his open letter stance and said he would not alter his position to appease religious tensions.
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