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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1910
Page
16
A witness report describes an assault involving Yorn Von and a suspect connected to Bon PP Rate. The incident allegedly featured melee actions and claims of abduction attempts. Court records indicate police involvement and potential legal proceedings against the accused.
Fragmentary report indicates the wife of Lulis’ assailant says she does not know of the incident. Details are unclear due to damaged text but references a bank and a withdrawal or return to Kansas City from the West. The article notes she asserts unfamiliarity with the alleged act.
Countess Szechenyi funds promote Hungarian language and humanities study by a $120 000 endowment to the Academy of Smentes for professorships at foreign universities. The donation names the Countess and Wen Wins as benefactors, directing the money to endow foreign university chairs.
A Belgian incident reports a steamer collided with a pilot boat off Ostend on April 11, sinking the craft and drowning nine sailors. The event notes one steamer and the Westhnder lightship in the vicinity with unclear vessel names.
State Representative Clark calls special session to investigate hazing of his 16 year old daughter Loraine Clark at Bridgeport High School. He says the girl, now in Brattle croft, suffers a nervous breakdown blamed on mental strain from February 1 initiation into the Alpha Society. He reports she was forced to eat raw oysters coated in sumac drink kerosene eat macaroni rolled in soapsuds and mixed with catsup and tabasco.
Office for C. D. Wright reports Charles T Wright of Susquehanna appointed State treasurer to fill the seat when John O Sheaty’s term ends in May. Jeremiah A Sieber, elected last November to succeed Sheaty, died before taking office on May 1.
President Taft attended a Philippine party at the Willard in Washington with many guests from distant states. The event was informal with few speeches, lavish decorations, and a pledge to meet again next year, aiming to preserve the sense of the procession and socialize with lawmakers, wives, and notable figures. The guest list included senators, representatives, and prominent society names, culminating in a convivial late-night gathering.
Brazil residents April John Poland and his wife were hunted by a sheriff posse after a horse stealing charge. In a lumber yard they were cornered. Mrs Poland surrendered under cover of a revolver while her husband escaped. The pair lived near Greencastle and had been pursued for two days.
Voice of Speaker Joseph Cannon rings through the House as he vows to remain in the chair until March 4, denouncing Champ Clark and challengers. The confrontation follows a party-line vote returning an appropriation measure for the Speaker’s automobile. The scene includes Cannon’s rallying speech to regulars and a rebuke to insurgents, signaling ongoing tensions over leadership and salaries in Congress.
In Chicago’s Woodlawn district a black burglar named Thomas Johnson entered six houses within an hour. Shot by a policeman, he continued robbing until wounded, then dropped his plunder. He was pursued by two detectives who fired. a bullet hit his hand, but he resumed robbing until his arrest near the sixth residence.
Warden John Frances argues at a Hangary Club address that the Westam penitentiary is a vast hatchery for germs and tuberculosis. He urges selling both Penne1 xanias penitentiaries and buying 500 acres of coal and stone lands to employ convicts. He claims prisons fail to reform and advocates hard work, good food, and steady routine to produce better men.
Edward Weston arrives in Norwalk while en route from Los Angeles to New York. He is reported nearly 16 days ahead of schedule and in excellent physical condition. Weston plans to depart for Cleveland, arriving Tuesday.
Washington New York April 1 Charles Ferdinand Hoffman known as a confidential man for Brown Bros Wall Street bankers died a year ago at about 75 years old childless. He left a will valued around 2 300 000 with Margaret and Caroline Hoffman and Inez Spagnola named residuary legatees. John Hoffman and Mrs Berdett died before him nullifying their legacies. Surrogate Ketcham ruled the three surviving are the residuary heirs sharing about 2000 08 of the fortune for the Brown Bros firm employee et al.
Lincoln voters backed prohibition by about a thousand votes after a fierce campaign. Women organized phone campaigns to urge nonvoters to the polls while opponents rented every auto in town to mobilize their supporters. The dry victory followed appeals to nearby towns and widespread transportation efforts.
Rome April 1 The Pope ratified the nominations of the consistory appointing Abbot Vincent Wehrle of St Mary monastery as bishop of the new diocese of Bismarck North Dakota Rev T Corbett rector of the cathedral of Duluth as bishop of the new diocese of Crookston Minnesota and Rev Joseph Bush of Excelmor Minnesota as bishop of Lead South Dakota
Gara Woodward, sought in Chicago for the Doss murder case, told Inspector Boardman that Doss poisoned his wife Lillian Tass. Mrs Doss’s husband, now in Washington, repudiates a confession as a possible fake while authorities pursue more evidence and await April 29 vagrant custody.
The Olcott special committee investigating the ship subsidy plans to resume this afternoon with several out of town witnesses expected to testify. Representative Staeners and Minnesota author of the resolution will lead the inquiry into charges reflecting on him and other members of Congress after a conference yesterday with J A Ralston, a local attorney he retained.
The Washington Post announces a Sporting Edition starting next Thursday April 14 1910 to publish baseball scores racing results and tomorrow’s entries a few minutes after events conclude. It will appear every weekday during the outdoor sports season costing 1 cent per copy.
Ex President Roosevelt and Pinchot spent a day together with Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Caraw in Canamagna valley, then climbed six miles to a landmark chapel. The secretary declined to discuss their long meeting, while townsfolk cheered as the party returned with flowers. Roosevelt plans further stops and a Vienna visit, with officials arranging ceremonies and borders to welcome him.
In Mexico City April excavations at San Juan Teotihuacan reveal a buried culture beneath Toltec remains. Prof Willam Niven reports skulls without teeth suggesting vegetarian people, jointed dolls and numerous curious objects. Four civilizations occupied the valley of Mexico, including the unknown culture, Toltecs, Aztecs, and current inhabitants.
Governor Hughes calls for an immediate impartial investigation into legislative practices and insurance company influence after Superintendent Hotchkiss outlines New York fire insurance case findings. He urges compellable witness testimony and bank account production to expose public wrongs and reform laws. The message, read in both houses, targets corruption routes and lobbying costs.
Irvin Hanchett, 14, found guilty in criminal court of murdering 13 year old Clevie Tedder. He was sentenced to be hanged. He met the girl on her way to school. after she rejected him he stabbed her. He showed no remorse on the stand and described the murder in detail. A former inmate of the Connecticut State Reform School in New Haven, he had been sent there for incorrigible conduct and later placed on probation before going to Florida.
In Trenton Washington on a spring afternoon, five hundred Italian strikers attempted to force a female worker to quit. Police dispersed them but rioting ensued. Sergeant Zenker was knocked unconscious by a brick and four patrolmen were injured. Fifteen strikers were arrested. The company offered $150 for three days this afternoon, which the men refused.
Jury finds Mry Sayler and Dr Miller guilty of manslaughter in the July killing of J Ayeun Pavlor. Miller gets twelve years, Mrs Sayler three. trial in Watseka ends after protracted deliberation. family emotional as verdict delivered.
George E Jtomanes, a Tuberculosis patient from London, aboard the Minnewaska bound for Colorado Springs with his wife and two infants, was refused landing under health laws. A marine surgeon advised against entry. he and his family were sent to Fills Island while his brother Frank, a Kansas resident, engaged counsel and appealed the decision at the pier in Washington.
A April protest in New York spreads from Harlem to Williamsburg and East New York as kosher butcher shops raise alarms over a 1 cent per pound wholesale cut. Disruptions loom as crowds threaten and police are called after shops refuse to drop prices, risking meat supply for local restaurants and a general retail clash with the United Beef Company.
During a bribery inquiry in Jackson on April 11, a clash occurred as Frank Burkett and Rowland exchanged blows, Burkett gaining a temporary advantage. Burkett escaped serious injury as the testimony continued about Bilbo’s conduct and integrity. Prosecution planned to wrap its case after two more witnesses testified.
The Coal Hull post office near O1 City PA was robbed by thieves at dusk. Postmaster James Straw and his wife were at supper when an intruder fought with them. Mrs Straw was seriously injured while rescuing part of the funds. Inspectors with bloodhounds pursue the robbers as most of the money and Mr Straup’s property were taken.
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