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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1910

Page

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Aldridge Defeats Change of 16000 Votes in Tariff Battle

Aldridge won on tariff reform, defeating his opponent who held a strong anti tariff record. Allegations surfaced over a 1000 dollar check from an insurance lobbyist, but he denied personal benefit. He served as a district Republican for twenty years with no polls disturbance.

Ilave Aldridge Von James Toh Middie Perkins Abnor Wil Btte Democrate Hos Wasachusetts Rochester Hlaens Mo Aldritge Bose Ft Hedrandidates Stiul Canada Post and & Postal Savings Martie Eliah Kennedy Ira Insurance Companiey Republian

Special Election Results Shift House Representation

Democrats win a special election wave, securing key seats in New York Massachusetts Missouri Georgia and Virginia. James Havens defeats William Breck Perkins, Eugene Foss unseats Willam G Lovering, Robert Turnbull replaces Francis Lascellter, G D Dickinson leads in Missouri, and Seaborn Rodden secures Georgia seat. Voter turnout around Monroe County favors Democrats, marking the first Democratic representative from this district in twenty years.

New York James Havens James Breck Perking Fenubcan Massachusetts Eugene N Foss Willam G Lovering Repubcan Vognn Robert Turnbull Francis Laselter Mssour

Turfteenth Massachusetts primary surprises voters and rivals

The article describes a dramatic reversal in Massachusetts politics as Aldridge narrowly defeats an anticipated rival amid tariff reform and party bosses. It notes a personal issue involving Aldridge and an insurance investigation, with church and moral concerns influencing the campaign.

Minority Gains In Congress From Recent Elections Rise

The article notes Democrats increased minority representation in the House with deaths and special elections. It highlights Eugene Foss winning Massachusetts Fourteenth, James Havens defeating George Aldridge in Rochester, and De Armond's Missouri successor C C Dickinson expanding a previous Democratic gain. Analysts see a potential broader Democratic trend ahead.

James Breck Perkine New York Dia Jtrict House of Representatives Congress House Eugene N Foss William C Lovering Massachusetts Bnt James Havens Rochester George W Aldridge de Armond Lasditer Gries de Armonds C C Dickinson Sxih Perkins Per Kang Jessictory Adridge Havens Willam Jennings Bryan Representatives Clark Champ Clark God

Election Passes Off Quietly in Monroe County

Havens led in Monroe County as thousands gathered voters from his old organization. Dem speakers Hamlin and Fossa aided Aldridge. Voting machines used. city tally showed Havens winning by about 300 in city and towns following similar trend. Continuous coverage continued on fifth page.

Havens Monroe County Mr Havens Democratic National Committee Charles H Hamlin Massachusetts E Clérgymiem Pola Aldridges

Swope Case Nurse Testifies on Dr Hyde Murder Trial

Miss Keller testified in Kansas City that Col Swope improved after care and planned to return home, while Dr Hyde faced murder charges. She recalled a bruised shoulder, strychnine doses, and his remark that the colonel would never return to Kansas City as the trial adjourned amid a crowded courtroom and lunch-hour crowds.

Miss Keller Swope Kansas City Thal Bung Col Swope Smd B C Hyde Dr Hydes Kangas City Misa Keller Jiyder Col James Moss Hunton Ames of Hunton Miss ‘Eller Wit ‘Ness Frank P Walsh Logan Thomas H Chilsman Dr Hyde Dr Hyde Ney Keller Col Bropes Ainess Gol Swope Collynone Kanyay Cus

Plans trolley to Boston interurban line from Washington

Officials of the Baltimore and Pennsylvania Railway Company announce an upcoming interurban electric line from Washington to Baltimore Hanover Philadelphia New York and Boston. Ten percent of capital stock is subscribed with strong New York backing. The contract for construction is awarded and the line will focus on passenger traffic with some night freight service. Pierce Bruns is the company president.

Washington Baltmore North Wahington Pont Baltimore Baltimore and Pennsylvania Railway Company Whch Hanover Philadelphia New York Boston Stork Bnight Pierce Bruns

Fall reports of the AR convention published in The Post

The complete series of papers will be mailed nationwide for 25 cents starting with the April 17 issue and continuing through next Sunday, covering reports from the AR convention.

Six Months for $1 50 Tax Watch Foul Play Feared

A chaotic report notes Robert de Colmar, a French youth, jailed for six months over poll tax nonpayment. He argues the tax is unconstitutional and may face harsh charges as his sister Countess Marguerite De Colmar and others react. The city contends costs rise to about 360 for six months.

Robert de Colmar Somakste Grafton J. J Bakersfield Cal Robert de Keon Colmar Saxony de Colmar Sall Stal Mayor Journey Marguerite de Colmar Emda Ttn France Keon Crouit

Magnet Finds Lost Safe with $60 000 in Jewels in Texas

Frank Bauer recovered a steel safe from Indianola ruins in Galveston after twenty years with a magnet. The safe, tied to the 1815 tidal wave, contained jewels and money once owned by James Williams, a jeweler who died in the wreckage.

Galveston Tex Frank Bauer Indianola Bauer Jim James Williams

Bond Dealer Abraham White Arrested in New York

Abraham White head of a bond company once famed for a 1896 government bond bid was arrested in New York on a charge of receiving 3600 from Taane V vane of White Haven Pa for investment and misusing funds He denied the charge and a friend posted 3000 bail for his release He claimed he had borrowed large sums from the late Russell Sage in the past and that records would prove his innocence

New York Abraham White Taane V Vane White Haven Pa White Russell Sage Sage

Immigrant Insanity Claim Stuns New York Conference

Dr Wilgus of New York told the State lunacy commission at Hotel Manhattan that one of four immigrants is insane. He described immigrants as degraded, forgetting names and towns, with little sense of humanity, arguing for better inspection at Mills Island.

Wilgus New York Sidney D Wilgus State Hotel Manhattan Carpathian Range Prevent Mills Island

Clergyman Marries Nurse who Heals him in Brooklyn

The Rev Albert Banca King, a retired Methodist minister, and Elizabeth Amelia Jones, long time residents of Asbury Park, wed in Brooklyn. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John F Carson. The bride, a trained nurse, tended to King during his illness from typhoid fever two years ago and he credits her care with saving his life.

Wat Iington Post New York Albert Banca King Elizabeth Amelia Jones Asbury Park Brooklyn John F Carson Central Presbyterian Church Mr King Jones

Edward M Field Penniless at Bellevue After Cable Fame

Edward M Pett son of Cyrus W Field once prominent in the Atlantic cable project is in Bellevue Hospital in nephritis and poverty. He was admitted this afternoon with a Salvation Army orderly present at 18 Chatham Square quarters. The Salvation Army has reportedly shown concern since his reverses and illness left him nearly destitute.

Cyrus W Field Atlantic Cable Projector Hlm Bellevue En Yok Edward M Pettson Atlantic Cable Bellevue Hospital Salvation Army Hdward M Field Chatham Square

Mayflower accident injures sixteen crewmen at navy yard

Sixteen crew members of the Mayflower were hurt while unloading a coal bag when a hoisting cable snapped. The line recoiled striking several workers and injuring John Kelly, William Thurston, and Robert Walker. Most were taken to Navy Hospital. Kelly and Thurston remained aboard the ship.

John Kelly William Thurston Robert Walker Navel Pennsylvania Avenue Ninth Street Kelly Thurston Navy Yard Ders Guy Kelly Thurston Walker

Mars not inhabited by humans says Dr Hale at academy

Dr George Hale of Mount Wilson Observatory presented photographs and arguments challenging the Martian canal theory at the National Academy of Sciences meeting. He contrasted Lowell's findings with larger telescope results showing blotches rather than clear geometric canals, noting corroboration from Campbell, Barnard, and others while urging caution against human-built interpretations.

Hate Mount Wilson Observatory National Academy of Sciences George E Hale Mount Wilson Solar Observatory Carnegie National Museum Hale Tercy Lowell Harvard University Plagste All Yara Lowell Schleparelli Malan N Schiaparelli Profs Campbell and Barnard Lick Observatory Ant Unada Maedon Parts Mars

Miss Gould a Bride in Rain as Police Clear Edifice

Miss Merorie Gwynne Gould daughter of George J Gould wed Anthony J Drexelar of Philadelphia in St Bartholomew s Church amid a downpour and a throng of hundreds outside. Police cleared the building after women surged for souvenirs, while inside the church was lavishly adorned with roses, calla lilies, and garlands as the ceremony took place.

New York Merorie Gwynne Gould George J Gould America Anthony J Drexelar Philadelphia St Bartholomew S Episcopal Church Forty Fourth Stest Madison Avenue Van Spirus St Bartholomew S Mascagni Wagners Chorale Henschela Bishop Scarborough New Jersey Miss Gould Leishton Parks St Bartholomews Ernest Matthews Lanewood Marty Mise Gould Jong Bnde

Havens Defeats Aldridge in City Race

Page summary reports J Haven s victory over Aldridge amid election results and political shifts. Included items note nurses testimony against Hyde and a series of local and national political updates, with social notices and sports results interwoven.

Americans Warned Against Forgeries In Nobleman Art Schemes

Henri Rochefort, editor of the Pate, warns Americans about pretended noblemen offering heirlooms for sale. He cites Yankee buyers who paid vast sums for forged pieces and notes a chorus of counterfeit Rembrandts and Fragonards. The Count de Gauigny allegedly used copies by young artists, with his real name claimed as Taulby.

Henr Rochefort Count” Gahgny Daunly Henri Rochefort Pate Count de Gaueny Genermly Camites Butte Montmartre M Rochefort Pengps Tatler Paris Count de Galiens Charles Hamilton Fame Boston Tours de Gattgny Chateau Teniers Largullere Hamilton van Derweyden

Lives After Heart Stops Reported by Doctors

Special to The Washington Due from Galveston Texas on April nineteenth states three physicians at Shepard San Jacinto county reported that a man named Thomas F P Lewis remained with a beating heart for an hour and minutes after being struck by a locomotive though he appeared dead.

Washington Galveston Tex Shepard San Jacinto County Thomas FP Lewis

Mafia Threat Demands Ransom From Cleveland Mayor

Mayor Merman receives a red ink letter from a group calling itself Mafia demanding money under threat of death. The note orders placing cash in a hollow stump at Hills Park, Inwood land, by 9 o clock Sunday morning. United States Marshal Henry Davis plans to pursue the matter.

Cleveland Merman ¢ Saehr Wan

Suffragists Quit Delegates in Critical Convention

National American Woman Suffrage Association faces a crisis as veterans Mrs Rachel Foster Avery and Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton resign their posts after a fiery convention session. A divided leadership and dispute with President Anna Shaw culminate in resignations, with Avery and Upton agreeing to stay one month more.

Rachel Foster Avery Hamet Taylor Upton Forts National American Woman Suffrage Association Hachel Foster Avery Harriet .Taylor Upton Avery Upton Anna Ho Shan Frances Squire Potter Airs Avery Mr. Upton Sax Thomas Mote Lpton Elizabeth Kauser Chaima Mauser Moton Mrss Shaw Potter O H P Felmont Senate Judiciary Committee House

Mysterious Silence Shrouds Lurline as Steamer Heads to San Francisco

The crippled liner Lurline of the Matson Line bound from Honolulu to San Francisco has fallen silent since noon. Wireless operators at San Francisco report no response to calls as the vessel, carrying seven passengers, sails from Honolulu Tuesday. The ship lost its rudder yesterday and reported a damaged steering tackle but requested assistance.

San Francisco Lurime Matson Line Hexolulu Lucine Spaich St Mites Golden Gate Wishle Lurline Monoulu

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