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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1910
Page
5
Louisiana congressman J B Ransdell addressed the audience at a Virginia event urging federal action to improve rivers and harbors. He argued railroads should not overcharge on same direction routes and suggested tying water and rail pricing to common standards to prevent unfair practices.
Paul Minnesota April reports two masked bandits attempted to rob the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Pioneer Limited as it arrived at 7 35 am at St Paul. The men boarded in Liston Wisconsin using an open forward vestibule. They overpowered conductor Shumway after a struggle and escaped into the darkness with a small amount of money. Two suspects, described as negro, were reported held with police claiming innocence.
Fragmented OCR describes a mule outrunning a train in New York with a dramatic chase. The animal allegedly leapt barriers, raced toward town, and reached Long Eddy before an owner intervened. The scene includes shifting witnesses and unclear names amid a chaotic caper.
Gen Wood sails aboard the United States envoy ship to join the Argentine centennial celebration. Maj Lewin Wood and a delegation will convey greetings from the United States to President Alvaro. The mission proceeds via Uruguay with Rear Admiral Stanton and squadron from Chester and North Dakota joining the flag at Viteutatts.
The article notes April Senator candidate Dick was the sole entrant for the United States Senate seat in the Republican primary after the filing, with 28 652 signatures backing his petition. Summit County voters largely supported the bid amid a sparse field.
Idaacal Kimball has sailed to the west coast at Central America with naval vessels. He is ordered to Washington where Nol Jesume Absolutin will join the naval retiring board on arrival.
Samuel Keys of Eaton Rapids Michigan and Mrs Carl Heckman of Minster Ohio praise Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for frequent severe headaches. Both claim quick relief and reliability after using the product for years. The first package offer guarantees money back if not satisfied.
At a meeting of the Political and Social Science Association in Philadelphia in April, criminologists discussed police methods. Richard Sylvester of Washington argued that the so called third degree is a myth and that police use has improved, while Judge William DeLacy spoke on benefits of juvenile courts reforming young offenders and reducing court workloads.
Army orders list Capt Samuel C. Rocken Twelfth Savas two months to take effect on arrival in the United States Capt Charien P Clarke Ourtoanth Infantry and other officers named for transfers promotions and duties across camps including Jefferson Barracks Fort Bliss and Walter Reed Hospital with medical and provisioning notes, dated March 2 and May 4, 1920, detailing personnel moves and assignments across cavalry infantry and medical corps.
A historical notice lists changes of stations and duties for commissioned officers in the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service. It records assignments for Surg. J. W. Oat, P. A. Surg. 4 M. Holt, A. McNay proceeding to Quebec, pharmacists Irvin and Irwin, resignations and new appointments, sick leave, and naval postings. Arrivals and sailings of ships and personnel are noted, along with a miscellaneous health advisory about nerve and digestion effects and Hood’s remedies.
A lab report by B O Brooks for the New Jersey Star tests raw and commercially pasteurized milk sold in open markets. The raw sample shows 5500 bacteria per cubic centimeter while the pasteurized version shows about six times fewer, yet safety and quality debates continue. Brooks notes pasteurization weakens protective bacteria and urges strict, nationwide inspection to ensure safer dairy products.
Fragmented OCR readout mentions Pinchot Idaho and Pinehot Showhonte county with references to a Postoffice Department bulletin and names such as Wickersham Chicago Attorney General and Applomattox Guy celebration. The text is garbled but signals a note on a town and regional identifiers in Idaho and Chicago connections.
May be precipitated by urgent action in the Senate. Senator Beveridge returns to the Capitol with mass letters greeting his speech. The aim is to push an amendment to the appropriation bill for creation of a nonpartisan demarission. If done, tariff fight likely again. Organizing on the can would be precipitated. Senate referred to finance committee and House to amendments committee, both under regulars' control, opposition strong. The only way to bring the proposition before either house is by offering it as an amendment.
London reports a cable from Ecuador's President Alfaro asking for mediation to avert war over their boundary dispute. Negotiations through the United States are to involve direct settlement in Washington. Lima says Peru may yet honor talks while war preparations continue. Diplomats foresee a peaceful outcome.
Miss Janet Richards spoke at the Ladies Aid Society about the Passion Play at Oberammergau. She described long rehearsals, minimal pay, and the casting as natural, plus details about the town and its customs and the history of the play.
Richmond officials report two men nicknamed Little Dick Harris and Anril 8uddle Fey were arraigned in Federal court for rifling the Richmond post office and taking about 20000 stamps. They were remanded to appear next morning as indictments are prepared. Trial set for Monday. jailers claim extreme precautions include stripping the prisoners for search.
Paris reporters note the Parliament elected in 1905 adjourns tonight ahead of a general election set for April 4. The new assembly will convene on June 1, as officials plan the transition and ongoing legislative timetable.
A long feature catalogs odd inventor schemes from windmill boats to dog powered carriages and self closing chicken houses. It notes safety gimmicks, novelty devices, and humorous failures amid a roundup of quirky mechanical ideas and patent plans.
The Antivaccination Society of Washington adopted a resolution opposing the national health post bill now in the House. Secretary A. T. Goldsborough said physicians are the most organized group in the world and gain power without opposition. President Harry B. Bradford called vaccination filthy and graft, while El Paso dispatch notes William Randolph Hearst considering an ex American daily with a Spanish edition in Mexico City and his interest in Mexico.
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