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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1910
Page
2
Maj Sylvester denounces conduct at Fifth Precinct after alleged rough handling of a young white girl on night of April 2. Police officials fight public anger as investigation probes possible misconduct by Captain Williams and others, with calls for accountability and removal from the force.
Ada Moran is found not to live in Leesburg Virginia but with her parents near Ashburn. Moran's relatives were set to arrive in Washington this morning. A policeman accused of ties to a party and of refusing to arrest two black assailants confronts prior scrutiny, with claims he had been before a trial board on several occasions.
President Taft and a small Masonic delegation attended the private services for Thomas F Walsh at his Massachusetts Avenue home. The solemn Rose Croix ritual was read by James D Hitchardson as Taft and other honorary pallbearers joined intimate friends. The body rests in the family mausoleum at Rock Creek Cemetery after brief committal rites.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt plans a public address after returning to the United States this summer. National Geographic Society officials reported the expedition yielded about 1100 African fauna and flora specimens of immense scientific and geographical value.
Dr Richard D Harlan of George Washington University explained the House agriculture committee's favorable vote on the Gad Mager Boutell measure. The plan would admit the District of Columbia to Morrill act benefits, providing annual appropriations of 40000 this year, 40000 next year, and 350000 thereafter for the District, through the university as agent. The university would administer the Morrill funds for three years, with no quarrel over limitation, and supporters urge Congress to extend the arrangement beyond the initial period as the university expands its education work in the capital.
The Washington Poet reports the funeral of Charles Sprague Smith in New York at Sans Church on Fourth Avenue and Twentieth Street. Leaders from Cooper Union and many nationalities attended as tributes were read from sacred and literary figures. Honorary pallbearers included Macy, Page, and John Husler. Notables such as J H Schiff and George McAneny were present. The first hymn, written by Mrs Smith, was sung.
Trenton ministers denounced the legislature revelry ending last week in city churches. The Rev Albert J Welsley condemned moral lapse and decency breaches as dangerous to the community. Other pastors urged voters to elect lawmakers upholding decency, morality, and the sanctity of law.
Weston addresses newsboys and older residents in Toledo, praising Mayor Whitlock after a long-distance walker Kawara Payson Worton spoke en route from San Francisco to New York City. Worton left Toledo for the Bust at midnight and remains fifteen days ahead of his transcontinental schedule.
Matthew D Doss told Chicago police Friday he killed his wife Lilian Doss at their home on Tenth Street Northwest in January 1919, claiming she committed suicide to gain a free trip to Washington. He repudiated the confession, saying he would prove his wife took her own life. Detective Evans, arriving from Washington, will work with Chicago to determine charges and possible custody for ten days while investigators review the case. Authorities plan to locate Cora Woodward and other witnesses connected to the Doss household to corroborate events.
Detective Frederick Carnwell of the central office was placed in a patrol wagon and taken to the Sixth precinct while no charges were filed. The incident began at Seventh Street bar where Carnwell argued with police and a bricklayer, with a crowd watching as the detective allegedly insisted on acting as superior officer. Patrolman James Smith restrained the scene, and Carnwell rode to the station before repenting. an official report was sent to Maj Sylvester.
Ocean steamers were reported moving between New York and several European ports, with ships like Moville Columbia and Southampton Philadelphia listed for routes to Glasgow, Liverpool or Queenstown. The Queenstown bound vessel Lusttanly aims for New York and the vessel President Grant is noted for York service. A Bremen bound Cape Rave Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosae is due to dock Tuesday noon.
May Alger M Wheeler urges Washington to host a national Panama Exposition in 1915 with committees from the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce to organize, secure subscriptions, and push a joint plan. He cites prior expositions and argues government support, a central union building, and wide citizen participation to showcase the capital.
Weather notes show fair conditions east of the Mississippi with cooler spells in the west high temperatures in the northeast and lakes region. Unsettled weather spreads from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic with a system extending toward Texas and the Pacific coast. forecasts call for cooler readings by Monday while Europe-bound steamers may see northeast winds and variable conditions on the Great Lakes.
Harry Woveda a well known sporting writer from Washington leaves today for Savannah Georgia to become sporting editor of The News a leading city paper. Doda popular in athletic circles here played for Eastern High School and other teams and served as coach this year. Many friends here send best wishes for his success in the new field.
Special to The Washington Paul Cape Charles April 10. William Taylor aged 20 son of the late William M Taylor of Harborton was drowned after going overboard while scuffing boot near Crisfield. His remains were brought home to Harborton for burial. Also in The Washington Post Cape Charles April 1? widow of Judge Gunter died at home near Accomac Court House after a long illness. Guadeloupe riots renewed with labor unrest in the interior as several sugar plantations burn.
The Washington Post provides comprehensive coverage of financial news and market reports from all sections. It offers merchant and financier accurate accounts of business status, plus a farmers guide to produce sales and leisure reading in its Sunday Morning Edition.
The Sunday Post presents foreign news with careful selection and timely illustrations. Its fiction is from noted authors and the magazine is promoted as a superior Sunday paper, a preferred household visitor.
The Post’s Sporting Section chronicles every sport from baseball and running to yacht contests and golf. It promises accurate, comprehensive coverage of outdoor and indoor events on pink paper each Sunday.
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