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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1910
Page
24
Of Chicago, was reelected recording secretary and Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio remains treasurer. The notable change in the officer slate is New York, though the national suffrage headquarters, being removed from the list of general officers.
New York April 18 anti suffrage groups including New York State Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage join with four state groups to protest a proposed constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women. Signers include Mrs Francis M Scott New York Mrs G Howland Shaw Massachusetts Mrs Caroline Fr Corbin Illinois Mrs J Gardner Casaft Pennsylvania Mrs Howland G Hazard Rhode Island. Ulysses S Grant daughter will deliver letter to House Judiciary Committee and Senate women suffrage committee.
A illustrated lecture on The Passion Play at Gueramminercan is set for this afternoon to benefit the Salvation Army fund of the YWCA. The event is under the National Civic Federation Woman's Welfare Department and the YWCA. Efforts continue to complete a new summer accommodation building in Cherryvale, with occupancy planned by July 1. The project aims to provide short term rooms for single working women and girls in need. Construction last week moved forward and ground costs total about 5485, with 3900 raised through entertainments and donations.
A Takoma Park congregation association meeting last night denounced the Sunday prohibition bill before Congress. Speaker urged that the bill would not aid Sunday observance and urged action in time. A resolution was proposed to urge Congress for favorable action while a letter to members was threatened if no action occurred. committee members listed include Pat Thai, Howard Fisk, TC Vierk, Cotford, Rash, and Angus Lamont.
Dee Meimas Tawa of the Die Pow State horticultural department estimates heavy frost will ruin fruit and vegetable crops, with early losses pegged at about $19,000. The storm, lasting several months, caused widespread damage across Indiana and other western regions, as farmers report significant crop setbacks and lingering cold.
Abrupt notes describe proofs of an ascent on Mount McKinley. Mentions Walia Clirk of Alaska in Washington, a telegram from FW Gritta of Palrhantes Alaska, and references to Marie McKee, Thomas Lloyd, and April t. Indicates absolution of Meg eie and Conkes party with hostage core tiles.
Rapidly growing horse show entries for Potomac Park on April 3 under Road Drivers and Riders Association and The Washington Post. Judges include Gen Clarence Eawarda, Col Spencer Cosby, Sen Walley, W Pickney Craft, Meetze and De Pauw. Local owner Lars Anderson submits eight entries. MD expert Craft praises heavy harness classes.
Charleston April 18 state Insurance Commissioner J B Darst today asked Attorney General Conley to pursue legal action against Robert B Armstrong and A S Mitchell former president and secretary of Consolidated Casualty Co incorporated in West Virginia with Chicago headquarters. Darst accuses them of false returns to the insurance department and seeks an inquiry into the companys connections with other corporations. The attorney general will confer with Illinois AG Mr Armstrong under Secretary of Treasury Shaw to an assistant secretary.
The whaling schooner Margarette under Capt Gifford, three days overdue at Boston, docked in Hampton Roads. Crew allege the captain withholds wages for time at sea beyond contracts and improper ship conditions as United States Commissioner Garrett investigates.
Owen H. Guion of Newbern tendered resignation as supreme court judge to Gov Hitchin, effective April 30. Rain across the state was heavy but needed, Weldon reports 4.14 inches. A Norfolk Southern line out of Raleigh was blocked by high water. Jennie Webster, a Black woman, was shot and killed in Winston-Salem Saturday night. suspect Charles Snipes, 29, son of a local butcher, held on circumstantial evidence. Enda Life notes a homeless, despondent state. Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg, W Va, April. The coroner deemed it necessary in Joseph Vargo’s death by hanging at Adamston. He was 35, unmanned, homeless, and despondent.
A fragmentary account recalls a muttered tale linking Senator Jacob H. Gallinger of New Hampshire and Enrique Creel, Mexico’s former ambassador, to an imagined alter ego exchange. The intrigue centers on diplomatic dignity, perceived likeness, and a whispered revelation about hidden identities.
Five hundred members of the Maccabees of the World descend on the city for the State rally. Emma S. Olds of Elyria Ohio named head, to address the gathering at National Rifles Armory tonight. An afternoon exemplification will be staged by a drill team under Mrs. Mary L. Patrick. A guard exhibition by National Hive No. 1 caps the evening program. The roll includes numerous new initiates and a lengthy list of births and deaths in the area.
An early 20th century weather bulletin describes a broad disturbance from the Midwest to the Northeast, bringing mixed precipitation and cooler interior temperatures. It notes rain in New England and the Mid Atlantic Tuesday, followed by fair conditions, with winds varying by coastal regions and widespread temperature contrasts across the country. Local reports list hourly temperatures, sunshine, and river bulletin data for the Potomac area.
Governor Crothera announced the new Maryland Public Utilities Commission selections. Appointees include Judge James Alfred Pearce, Walter W. Abell, and James M. Ambler to oversee public service matters. Automobiles Commissioner John E. George and conservation appointees Bernard N. Baker, Col. William S. Powell, and Charles H. H. Baughman were also named.
A short, fragmentary line suggests tensions within the paper house and muted concerns about insurgency. The text references GOP leadership and possible internal dissent, hinting at intra party conflicts without detailing events or names.
Roanoke April 18 Grover Cleveland Board faced four days of trial for the murder of Luther Nimmo after a February dance quarrel. The jury found him not guilty citing self defense as the reason. Nimmo was stabbed at Board's house following the quarrel.
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