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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1910

Page

16

Aldridge Defeats Change by 16000 Votes on Tariff Reform

Aldridge wins on tariff reform over opponent with a lengthy record. A claim of a $1000 payment from an insurance lobbyist is noted as harming his campaign, though he denies personal benefit. District Republican for twenty years. polls reported orderly voting.

Ilave Aldridge 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 Seats in Swing to Democrats

Democrats win a special election sweep to gain a House majority, with James Havens succeeding James Breck Perkins in New York, Eugene Foss in Massachusetts, Robert Turnbull in Virginia, G. Dickinson in Missouri, and Seaborn A. Rodden in Georgia. Havens' victory marks the first Democratic representative from the district in twenty years. The Monroe County tally swung to the Democrats, restoring a Democratic wave after long Republican control.

New York James Havens James Breck Perking Fenubcan Massachusetts Eugene N Foss Willam G Lovering Repubcan Vognn Robert Turnbull Francis Laselter Mssour James Breck Perkine Dia Jtrict House of Representatives Congress House William C Lovering Bnt 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

Havena Thanks Hr bet hapmme to way

A fragmentary report describes a mid campaign scene with political shifts and a pivotal 191% votes result. It notes Aldridge facing a reform platform and a late reversal of sentiment influenced by personal issues and insurance investigations.

Minority gains in House shift for full victory

The election of a Democrat to fill the late James Breck Perkins seat and a second Democrat in Massachusetts highlight rising minority losses for Republicans. Foss wins in Massachusetts and Havens at Rochester widen Democratic momentum, with analysts predicting a broader fall victory as party lines shift and local races drive national sentiment.

Havens Defeats Aldridge in Monroe County Election

Havens and Aldridge faced off as voters crowded polling places with blue badges. Democratic committee speakers aided Havens while Aldridge leaned on machines in a quiet election. Final city tally favored Havens by about 300. towns echoed the trend, with results continuing on page five.

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

Swope Case Nurse Testifies on Deaths and Return Plans

Miss Keller, a nurse in Independence and Kansas City, testified in the Dr Hyde murder case about Col Swope’s condition before his death. She said Swope planned to return to Kansas City, was improving, and drank strychnine tonics obtained from a local drugstore. The defense objected to admitting testimony on other deaths, and court adjourned amid legal arguments.

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 Kangay Cus

Plans trolley to Boston

Officials of the Baltimore and Pennsylvania Railway Company plan an interurban electric line from Washington to Boston via Baltimore, Hanover, Philadelphia and New York. Ten percent of capital stock is subscribed with strong New York backing. construction contract awarded. The line aims primarily for passenger traffic while handling light freight. Pierce Bruns is president.

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

Fall reports from A R convention in The Post

The Post will publish the complete series of convention papers starting with the issue of April 17 and continuing through next Sunday. The mailed edition costs 25 cents and covers nationwide delivery.

Six Months for $1.50 Tax Feared Foul Play in Case

In a fragmented report from Grafton dated April 19, Robert de Colmar, a French youth, refused to pay a poll tax of 150 dollars claiming unconstitutionality. He disappeared last Thursday, reportedly to avoid six months in jail, while his sister Countess Marguerite de Colmar and Mayor Journey pursue the case amid talk of a missing child and suspected foul play.

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 $60,000 in 1815 Indianola Loot

Frank Bauer used a magnet to locate a steel safe buried in the inundated ruins of Indianola after the 1815 tidal wave. He recovered jewels and money valued at about $60,000, altering neighborhood fame for the finder. The safe once belonged to James Williams, a jeweler who perished in the wreck.

Galveston Tex Frank Bauer Indianola Bauer Jim James Williams

Bond Dealer Abraham White Arrested in New York

Abe White head of a bond firm and noted 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 converting it to his own use. He denied the charge and was released on 3000 bail. He claimed he once borrowed large sums from the late Russell Sage and promised records exist.

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

Immigrant Insanity Claim Debated By Doctor

Dr Wilgus of New York asserted before the State lunacy commission that one in four immigrants is insane. He criticized newcomers as lacking humanity and self in Carpathian and Slavic origins. The discussion touched on immigrant screening at Mills Island and the hotel conference in Manhattan.

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

Reverend Albert Banca King Weds Nurse Elizabeth Jones

The Rev Albert Banca King, a retired Methodist minister, married Miss Elizabeth Amelia Jones, a trained nurse, in Brooklyn on Monday. The couple, longtime residents of Asbury Park, began their acquaintance two years ago when he fell ill with typhoid fever and credited her devoted care with his recovery.

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

16 ARE HURT ON MAYFLOWER AT NAVAL YARD WHARF

Sixteen crewmen of the Mayflower were injured when a hoisted coal bag swung free at the ship in the navy yard. Affected men were taken to the Naval Hospital, with John Kelly and William Thurston severely cut. Two operators fell overboard as the line snapped, while others sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred at the ship’s wharf on the Pennsylvania Avenue side.

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

Martian Canals Questioned by Hale at Academy Meeting

Dr George E Hale of Mount Wilson Observatory presented photographs and commentary at the National Academy of Sciences arguing against the popular theory of intelligent canals on Mars. He compared Lowell’s findings with sharper, less geometrical blotches seen in larger-telescope images and noted discrepancies with Schiaparelli and Lick Observatory results. The discussion touched on psychological bias in interpreting planetary features and questioned the human construction claim.

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 at St Bartholomews

Miss Merorie Gwynne Gould daughter of George J Gould married Anthony J Drexelar of Philadelphia at St Bartholomews Church New York in a lavish ceremony amid a throng of hundreds outside police clearing the crowd. The wedding featured a floral aisle, choral service, and a reception at 5th Avenue residence, with lavish decor and Tiffany like splendor, as spectators stood soaked seeking a glimpse of the bride and the couple departed for the reception.

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 Vivien Marie Gould Margeretta Drexel Mater Guy Montague Finch Hatton Benjamin Nicoll Dorothy Randolph Philadelpha John Fel Narragansett Pier Bath Gould Elin Mackay Vereece Mackay Drexel J Armstrong Drexels Viscount Maidstone Howell Griffith Weimann Rhinelander Stewart Jr Julius W Noyes Craig Bidéte John Fell Jay and Kingdon Gould Martins Eden Parkers Canae Meg ‘Drert Quin George J Gouge Fifth, Avenue

Havens Defeats Aldridge in City Race

Page summary notes Havens defeats Aldridge in local contest while other items report Democrats slated by New York results, nurse testimony against Hyde, Dr Hale doubts life on Mars, a bride, art fakes, suffragist resignations, Bryan leaves for home, Joseph Gawler dead at 33, hospital patient loses $300, Roosevelt wins, Hungarians, Aldrich and Hale amaze the Senate, Clarkson vs Hix, Walter drinks, murder inquiry, and Pimlico racing results.

Havens Aldridge New York Hyde Hale Life On Mars Maxjorie Pficers Statea Bailaria Jeffries Loukas Hine Paphe Tuc Pimlico Haskins atySoulal Dr Peters

American wary of forged art from noble sellers warned by Rochefort

Henri Rochefort warns Americans about paintings sold by noblemen claiming to be heirs. He cites a Yankee buyer who paid 160000 for a lot with no genuine works and notes many Rembrandts and Fragonards are forged. Investigations trace copies to the Chateau de Gatigny with the Count de Gau ny using copies by young artists and a Boston dealer linked to his scheme.

Henr Rochefort Count” Gahgny Daunly Henri Rochefort Pate Count de Gaueny Genermly Camites Butte Montmartre M Rochefort Pengps Tatler Pe Paris United States Rochefort I Fe de Gatigny Pince Lusignen de Gauzny Masseur Lusignan Poseu Jeronine Victor Hugo Melusne Luignan Hugo Count de Galiens Charles Hamilton Fame Boston Todehen Tours de Gattgny Chateau Teniers Largullere Hamilton van Derweyden

Lives After Heart Stops in Galveston Accident

Special to The Washington Due reports that doctors in Shepard San Jacinto county say a man can live after heart stoppage for up to an hour and a half. Thomas F P Lewis was struck by a locomotive and initially believed dead, but physicians Wilbourne Sampson and Beaseley found his heart still beating though he was not breathing.

Washington Galveston Tex Shepard San Jacinto County Thomas FP Lewis

Mafia threats target mayor over extortion note in Cleveland

A Cleveland mayor received a red ink extortion letter signed Mafia demanding payment to spare his life. The note ordered money to be placed in a hollow tree stump in Inwood lands Hills Park at 9 o clock Sunday morning. United States Marshal Henry Davis vows to pursue the matter.

Cleveland Merman ¢ Saehr Wan

Suffragists Quit Delegates Show Surprise

National American Woman Suffrage Association faces a crisis as two veteran leaders, Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery and Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, resign their posts after a stormy convention. They promise to serve only one month more, while internal rifts and the Potter affair spark intense debate and executive sessions.

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 We Tre Mrss Shaw Potter O H P Felmont Senate Judiciary Committee House

Crippled liner silent near Pacific coast

The Lurline of the Matson Line, sailing Hawaii to San Francisco, has not spoken since noon. The steamer, which departed Honolulu Tuesday with seven passengers, lost her rudder yesterday and requested assistance after reporting a damaged steering tackle. Wireless stations have finally received no further response as the ship nears port.

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