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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
21
Mrs Nicholas Longworth leads a Washington salon revival aimed at a refined, artful circle beyond the era’s grand crush receptions. The piece catalogs prominent hostesses including Mrs Preston Gibson and the Countess dAzy, noting their ambitions, circles, and influence on political society in the capital.
Fragmented OCR lists marriages and obituaries with names such as Emily Shan and Adams families. Mentions residences, cemeteries, and funeral details, including Winsted and Canton references, with dates around April 1910 and scattered ages and relations.
A damaged OCR passage presents marriage and death notices with numerous garbled names and dates. The readable fragments mention individuals connected to a Wat Pat Road area, indicating social notices rather than a full coherent obituary or wedding report.
Roanoke Virginia April 17 An unknown man assaulted Miss Mary Baldwin at her home on Mountain Avenue Southwest while her family was in the dining room. The incident occurred shortly after midnight as lawmakers debate rail legislation and river and harbor measures continue in Congress. The president plans to stay in Washington during conference to avoid losing influence over the railroad bill.
During a severe thunderstorm a lightning bolt hit a fishing camp on a creek bank near Salisbury. Charles Carroll, 16, was struck and Floyd Bost, also 16, was shocked unconscious. Two companions escaped with injuries. Carroll remains unconscious and is not expected to recover.
In Guayaquil crowds welcomed returning Ecuadorians amid patriotic fervor as President Alfaro contemplates immediate war. Wealthy backers reportedly provide required finance while leaders in Peru seek settlement in Quito. Rumors say Chilean support may waver if lacne and ail ca are ceded, prompting regional diplomatic activity. A Japanese loan case emerges amid espionage hints.
In Waynesboro a skeleton excavated during building work near the Harry Harrett tavern is believed to be that of a five stock drover murdered about 160 years ago. The remains were found between two stone foundations once part of the tavern walls, with the tale of a missing drover guiding the hypothesis.
Vice President and Mrs Sherman with the latters brother Shercil Babcock and Secretary Harry Lavendorf left Washington today. They will return tonight after the Republican Club dinner where Mr Sherman is to preside as toastmaster. Representative James H. H. Watson of Indiana agreed to deliver an address.
Arthur Pearson the English publisher travels to Switzerland for a lengthy stay to improve his failing eyesight. His country house has been let for two years as he seeks treatment abroad. Four of the Pearson family are noted dead in Durham, North Carolina, with the widow and her infant daughter also affected by recent losses and suicide in a related tragedy.
An exuberant account of a Chinese beetle fight, set in a porcelain bowl, as bettors back white or blue beetles. The scene unfolds with coin tossed bets,初 spectators, and close combat as mandibles clash and a dramatic hour-long contest tests strength, endurance, and luck.
Cincinnati reports a planned rearrangement of the American League schedule to permit Sunday games in Cleveland. A petition will be placed before Cleveland voters under the Anderson law, with a likely primary vote on June first. The May 17 Washington team game in Cleveland may prompt a stay by officials as managers await league-wide realignment.
The West Virginia University team started the season with a win over Bethany College in Morgantown. A drizzle slowed play as WVU’s new pitcher steadied the offense and helped pull them from a 4- hole. Bethany’s lineup weakened late as WVU maintained the lead with solid pitching and timely hits.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond and surrounding Virginia markets note only about 90 060 pounds of dark tobacco sold in a week with many plants destroyed by drought. Receipts were fair with good prices for sun cured wrappers and leaf, while Virginia acreage for the coming season faces reduction as rain shortages persist across Lynchburg Petersburg and South Boston areas.
The Board of Control requires all refuse removal within three days. Carts will be pressed into service at city expense to clear streets. A general inspection follows and negligent citizens must pay for removal and face added penalties.
In West Virginia the Chesapeake and Oslo Railroad pursues double tracking to ease a long tunnel between Mart Spring and Ronceverte. a second tunnel would obstruct traffic, delaying fast-bound trains for over a year. Brig Gen Charles D. Eivitt leads high school military company preparations per War Department wishes. Charleston hosts 500 delegates for the twenty eighth annual Sunday School convention with prominent religious speakers. Parole recommendations surface for several prisoners from Moundsville, while local notices list names connected to legal proceedings and a Baltimore engagement announces Mary Katherine Cockey to Robert Woollidge Laws.
Charlotteys eApril Norris a merchant of this city died at the University Hospital from injuries in a driving incident. He was about 60 years old, a Confederate veteran, and came to the city sixteen years ago to start a business. He is survived by his wife and children. Norfolk obituary notes William T Robinson of the Portsmouth Fire Department died after weeks of illness, leaving a wife and four children.
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