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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
1
The crowd witnessed Taft greeted by suffragists while foes derided him with cat calls. A tense session followed as the President urged civility and urged listening to opposing views, with some speakers praising his measured response and others pressing for broader suffrage.
At the Washington suffrage gathering a heated exchange arose as Dr Anna Shaw and speakers faced boos from among attendees. Taft arrived late, listened, and urged restraint while affirming support for intelligent women and self government within the broader goals of the convention.
Police in the First precinct conducted a March arrest drive raising 2100 by seizing unlicensed liquor sellers in the Northwest city block bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue C Street Twelfth and Fifteenth streets. Women paid 250, 100, 50, and other sums as collateral for appearance in police court, with nine arrests made March 4 to April 9. The drive aimed to replenish the pension fund shortfall, sparking accusations of a forced crackdown.
Indorsement of Payne Aldrich tariff and Taft administration drives a Republican convention in which DL Thompson of Mariow wins the 122d ballot for Congress. Resolutions affirm protectionist policy and applaud Bevingridge voting against the tariff. A fund contribution of 1 a month to J B Morgan in Switzerland is noted with a total around 1300. The Swiss arrival of Morgan from New York is reported with local tax notes and civic mentions dated April 24 in Pier.
District auditor attributes a revenue deficit to the new vagrancy statute which fails to provide fines and cuts income from the former law. Arrests extend south of Pennsylvania Avenue NW as officers seize offenders for minor violations and require collateral deposits at stations to enforce compliance.
Alfred G Van derbilt announced contributions totaling 25000 to Yale University funds. Through the settlement of Mrs George Das estate, Yale gains 100000 for a mission library building endowment and erection, increasing the university’s support from these benefactions.
In a Quebec legislature session minister Caren announced that farm advertisements from the United States will no longer be printed in the Agricultural Journal. The move follows opposition critic Mr Platte who cited Vermont farm ads in a recent issue as a major factor in French Canadian emigration to the U S over the past year.
A temporary panel of 47 men was drawn in Kansas City for the trial of Dr Hyde for the murder of Col Thomas Swope. Attorneys will use peremptory challenges tomorrow to select the final jury, with opening statements set for Saturday morning. No witnesses until Monday.
The White House pet cow Morley dies after wandering the grounds and eating oats meant for workers animals. Veterinary efforts to save her failed. The loss is mourned at the White House.
Sir Douglas J Neane III a London capitalist is reported to have incipient pneumonia while in Chicago. He arrived with a party of capitalists touring railroad properties in the Southwest. His physician says there is no cause for alarm.
John Temple Graves delivers a speech at a Jefferson Day Dinner praising Hearst and dismissing past disputes. Champ Clark notes the speech marks a favorable sign for the party, signaling momentum toward a likely electoral win.
Costa Rica endures a series of earthquakes with damage estimated above 100000 dollars. Banks and commerce suspend as tremors disrupt San Jose and nearby towns. Meanwhile, U S political circles discuss a possible Democratic alignment with the National Independence party and William Randolph Hearst figure noted for influence, amid Jefferson Day banquet aftermath and Graves remarks.
Amid tense scenes and cheers the British premier declared that if the House of Lords rejects his veto resolutions the government would advise the Crown on steps to ensure the policy becomes law. He warned that failure to carry statutory effect could force dissolution or reliance on new peers.
Henry A Dickinson president of the Federal Buyer Company of New York died by his own hand. His body was discovered in a local hotel by a business partner. No motive was established. Dickinson was a widower with a New York home. An unrelated catalogue sale is advertised in the same notice.
Robbers dynamited the vault of the First National Bank in Spring City Tennessee before dawn, escaping with over $16 000. A robber then entered the Cincinnati Southern Railroad station, warned the operator, and fled as front of the bank was wrecked by a series of explosions. Bloodhounds were put on the trail of the gang.
London April 13 Waldorf Astor son of William Waldorf Astor offered the National Association for the Prevention of Commotion a practically unlimited sum to combat tuberculosis. He was a candidate for Parliament for Plymouth in the last election but was defeated.
Mrs Lea Boteler a widow of A R Boteler aged about 40 committed death by own action yesterday at 10 AM in the Auburn apartments Virginia Avenue NW. She told her sisters Maud and Laura McCullough and Dr De Allen of Newark Avenue NW that she wished to die due to business troubles. Arsenic poisoning followed after she entered a rented room and began suffering severe agony. Coroner Nevitt reported prior suicidal attempts. The body to be moved to Newport News then to the family burying grounds.
United States Steel Corporation subsidiaries plan wage increases for about 2200 employees, boosting payroll by roughly 740 dollars annually. Judge Libel H Gary announced the intent, noting exact figures are pending for ore and coal divisions and some transport units may delay until later.
Plague outbreak at Amoy claims medical missionary Dr J A Otte of the Reformed Church of America. Otte died last night. he helped establish Neor pasch Hospital in Amoy city and served in China as a missionary, with a career spanning years before a temporary departure and return.
Walter Johnson shuts out Amletic with one hit allowed as McAleer’s men back him with stout defense and timely hits. Immense Washington crowd fills the enclosure, President Taft among the spectators, praising a historic opening day victory marked by Johnson’s control and disciplined fielding.
The game showcased batting strength against a wary pitcher as Plank battled a fresh foe. Early in the first inning two slashing hits produced the first run, while Pink’s fielding and support kept the locals in check. Johanson impressed, Perry G. showed sharp fielding, and Baker, Schaefer, and Elberfeld contributed to a tense, low-scoring start with a notable two-bagger that would have been a homer under different crowd conditions. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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