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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
16
Dramatic session as President Taft faces catcalls and a stern rebuke from suffragists who accuse him of wavering on universal female suffrage. The day’s events show tense exchanges, with Taft maintaining composure amid protests and the audience weighing the implications for reforms and self governance.
President Taft attends the session where Dr Anna Shaw and Martha Suffren defend and locate the hissed protests. Shaw notes sounds arose from back of hall while Suffren and others pinpoint the silent, widespread dissent as Taft arrives and delivers a measured address on woman suffrage and the value of educated voters.
Police from the First precinct collected 2100 during March from residents in the area bounded by Pennsyvania Avenue C Street Twelfth and Fifteenth streets northwest. Arrests were made for selling liquor without a license as part of a drive to replenish the pension fund, with a pattern of collateral payments of 250 50 and 450 noted across several households.
Republican convention results show DL Thompson of Mariow nominated on the 122nd ballot for Congress in the Eleventh district. Resolutions affirm support for Payne Aldrich tariff and Taft administration while criticizing Bevington and Savery. A Swiss fund of about 1300 francs is noted, with mention of Morgan’s tax contributions and local officials.
The District auditor cites the new vagrancy law for declining police court proceeds leaving a balance of funds to be collected. Arrests surge south of Pennsylvania Avenue NW as officers detain residents for rides and related offenses. Police stations demand collateral from restaurant owners and others for noncompliance with the law.
Alfred G Van derbilt announced a 25000 dollar donation to Yale University for the endowment fund. Through the settlement of the late Mrs George Das estate in New York City Yale receives 1000000 dollars for a mission library building.
In Quebec the Minister of Agriculture Caren announced that farm advertisements from the United States would no longer be printed in the Agricultural Journal. The move came after opposition critic Mr Platte highlighted Vermont farm ads in a recent issue and argued they contributed to French Canadian outmigration to the United States.
A temporary panel of 47 men was drawn for the Hyde murder trial of Dr Hyde in Kansas City. Attorneys will exercise peremptory challenges tomorrow and final jurors will be announced. Opening statements begin Saturday morning with no witnesses heard until Monday.
The White House dairy cow Morley, known as Mooley and a grazing privilege holder on the White House lawns, wandered into the stable seeking food. She ate an oat bun and grain intended for other animals, leading to fatal illness despite efforts by a Veterinary surgeon. Morley’s loss mourned at the White House.
Sir Douglas J Neane III, a London capitalist, contracted incipient pneumonia in Chicago after arriving with a party of capitalists inspecting Southwest railroads. His physician reported no cause for alarm.
John Temple Graves delivers a welcome speech at a Jefferson Day Dinner praising Hearst influence. Champ Clark notes the address signals the party’s potential win and urges unity amid past disputes.
Costa Rica earthquakes cause widespread damage and bank closures as tremors shake San Jose and surrounding towns. Reports place losses in the hundreds of thousands while authorities urge restraint and assess aftershocks. The political scene in the U.S. features John Temple Graves signaling a Democratic alignment with the National Independence Party and William Randolph Hearst, amid party strategy and campaigning for next fall.
London April 14 amid uproar over the budget and Irish Home Rule the Liberal government won a 103 majority as Prime Minister Asquith declared that if the House of Lords rejects the veto policy they will seek royal advice on steps to ensure statutory effect. The scene grew chaotic with cheers jeers and accusations as Balfour and the Irish Nationalists clashed and calls for dissolving Parliament surfaced.
Henry A Dickinson president of the Federal Buyer Company of New York shot himself in a local hotel. The body was found by a business partner with no motive apparent. Dickinson, a widower, had wealth tied to stocks and bonds, and the tragedy is noted amid a sale notice and other listings in Bridgeport.
Early today in Spring City Tennessee robbers dynamited the vault of the First National Bank and escaped with more than 16000 dollars. A gunman then led a railroad station employee to the floor with a revolver before another blast wrecked the bank front. Bloodhounds have been put on the trail as residents gathered.
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 ran for the Plymouth seat in the last general election but was defeated.
Mrs Lea Boteler a widow of A R Boteler aged about years committed death by own action by taking rat poison yesterday at about 10 AM in her Auburn apartment at 1s Fenneyl avenue northwest. She told her sisters Maud and Laura McCullough and others of her intention to end life. Coroner Nevitt said she had previously attempted suicide and had decided to die due to financial troubles. The body to be moved to Newport News and then to the family burying grounds.
Judge Gary announces tentative wage increases for United States Steel Corporation subsidiaries. About 2200 employees may receive roughly 60 percent higher pay, boosting annual payroll by around 740 thousand dollars. Exact amounts vary by ore, coal, and transport units, with May 1 as operative target.
A plague outbreak in Amoy China claims the life of Dr J A Otte a medical missionary with the Reformed Church of America. Otte died last night after serving in Amoy city including founding a hospital and returning to the field after a period away.
Walter Johnson pitched a brilliant early game as the Nationals defeated the Amletics 4 to 0. A massive crowd, including President Taft and officials, filled the Washington enclosure, creating an electric atmosphere as McAleer’s team secured the opening victory. Johnson’s control and the team’s fielding and base running kept Washington’s lead secure throughout.
The Nationals face a tough test against Plank who squares off against new foes as Pink and Hine rally behind sturdy defense. Early in the first inning two sharp hits bring a run home while Dillon Baker and Schaefer threaten. Elberfeld and Gessler fall to clover fielding, but the inning ends with Collins’ solid catching effort.
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