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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1910
Page
2
The article notes that Chicago figures retain roles with a reelected recording secretary and Harriet Taylor Upton of Obi remains treasurer. It highlights a key change, removing New York from the general officers, though New York remains the national suffrage headquarters.
New York April 18 Antisuffrage groups led by the New York State Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage joined four other state organizations to send a protest letter to Congress opposing a proposed constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to all women. Signers include Mrs. Francis M. Scott New York Mrs. G Howland Shaw Massachusetts Mrs. Caroline Fr Corbin Illinois Mrs J Gardner Casalt Pennsylvania and Mrs Howland G Hazard Rhode Island. Mrs Ulysses S Grant IV daughter of Senator Elihu Root will ensure delivery to the House judiciary committee and to senators on the Senate suffrage committee. The letter largely repeats a recent missive to President Taft.
Lecture for charity titled The Passion Play at Gueramminercan will be given this afternoon at the National Theater to benefit the Salvation Army fund of the YWCA. The event is under the auspices of the National Civic Federation Woman's Welfare Department and the YWCA, part of ongoing efforts to fund a summer residence and study facility for unmarried working women. Construction on the building began last week, with occupancy hoped by July 1, and total ground and bath costs set at about 548 dollars, of which 3900 dollars has already been raised through entertainments and contributions.
A Takoma Park meeting of the Takoma Park Jorgen Association denounced the Sunday resolution bill before Congress. The speaker said the bill would not help observance of Sunday and urged action against it. A resolution was planned to be sent to Congress urging favorable action on the proposed peace branch literacy act. The organizing committee listed HoT Pat thaiemar Howard Fisk and others.
In early April, forecasts from state horticultural departments show heavy snow across western states damaging fruit and vegetable crops. Estimated losses run into thousands, with Indiana recording the harshest conditions in decades as wind and frost impact supply chains.
In Alaska, Walia Clirk of Alaska in Washington received a tele gram from FW. Gritta of Palrhantes Alaska used proofs of the ascent. Marie MrKilee le Thomas Lloyd and his adete April t were absolinte, and show the absnnine Meg eie of Conkes party. The hostage core tiles Hall to Alas fain.
The Washington Post and the Road Drivers and Riders Association announce the panel of judges for the Potomac Park horse show on April 3. Gen Clarence Eawarda Col Spencer Cosby Senator Walley W Pickney Craft Meetze and De Pauw lead a group praised for their experience with horses. Entries are pouring in with local owner Lars Anderson submitting eight entries across harness and brakeman classes. Washington fans recall Merry Widow’s wins at Benning and Potomac Park as the show draws near.
Charleston April 18 State Insurance Commissioner Darst asks Attorney General Conley to sue Robert B. Armstrong and A S Mitchell former president and secretary of Consolidated Casualty Company. He accuses them of false returns to the insurance department and seeks investigation of the company ties to other corporations. The Illinois connection will be pursued with Treasury officials.
The whaling schooner Margarette captained by Gifford, overdue three days at Boston, reached Hampton Roads. Crew allege unpaid wages for time at sea beyond contracts and poor aboard conditions. United States Commissioner Garrett is probing the case.
Owen H. Guion of New Bern tendered his resignation as judge of the North Carolina Supreme Court to Gov Hitchin, effective April 30. The report notes heavy rainfall across the state with Weldon recording 4.14 inches and towns reporting high streams. A Norfolk and Southern train near Raleigh stalled due to flooding, while a Winston-Salem shooting left Jennie Webster dead and suspect Charles Snipes detained on circumstantial evidence. Enda life notes reference a despondent state and a coroner's inquest into Joseph Vargo of Adamston, who hanged himself, age 35.
An old Washington tale claims Senator Jacob H. Gallinger of New Hampshire and Mexico’s former ambassador Enrique Creel resemble each other in appearance and behavior. Supposedly they were told an alter ego existed, awakening to a shared, veiled identity amid diplomatic intrigue.
Five hundred Maccabees members are in the city for the state rally at National Rifles Armory. Emma S. Olds of Ohio leads the proceedings with an exemplification by a drill team and a guard exhibition planned by National Hive. New initiates and a long list of members are noted along with obituaries and hospital notices.
Weather report from the U S Department of Agriculture notes a broad storm system moving eastward from the western plains to the Northeast, bringing precipitation and cooler interior temperatures. Temperatures range from 15 degrees to 50 degrees above average in northern areas with prior record highs elsewhere, and rain is expected in New England and the Middle Atlantic Tuesday, then clearing by Wednesday with variable winds and cooler conditions in the lower Mississippi valley and Gulf Coast.
Gov Crothera announced the personnel of Marylands new public utilities commission created by the recent legislature. The appointees are Judge James Alfred Pearce Walter W Abell James M Ambler and others with full charge and final decisions on public service matters in Maryland. Also named were automobile commissioner John E George and conservation commissioners Bernard N Baker William S Powell and Charles H H Baughman.
The text hints at internal GOP friction within a newspaper office, noting perceived insurgency and doubt about party loyalty. It cites unnamed leaders and a sense of factional tension amid reporting. The fragment suggests political strains rather than concrete events.
Roanoke April 18 Grover Cleveland Board faced a murder trial for stabbing Luther Nimmo to death after a February dance quarrel. The jury found him not guilty, accepting self defense as the defense.
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