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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1910

Page

2

Georgetown Crew Races End With Rescue Amid Heavy Squall

Two Georgetown crews battled a sudden Potomac squall as eighteen rowers fell into the water. Capt Murray Coxswain Kelley and Cunniff swam to aid teammates, a safety launch ferried others to shore, and the prep shell and second eight were carried to their boathouse after a tense sea.

Murray Georgetowns Potomac Dempsey Fong Bridge Analosten Varsity Kelley Cunniff McQuail Cormick Corrar NS Fraubalm Graham Kelley Axuwain

Universal transfers debated in district transfer plan

A district council yesterday debated universal transfers, proposing a street level system. The measure shifts from mandatory prorating to mutual agreement, with the Supreme Court to determine enforceable terms. Companies currently show inability to participate, delaying the transfer framework.

Hous Supreme Court Wiley

Roosevelts Attend Night Movie Showing Disturbing Scene

Mrs Bolas Longworth and party attended a moving picture at night featuring Cal Roosevest ca. The Roosevelts appeared pleased though a loud scene drew attention as a hunting figure was shown.

Bolas Longworth Cal Roosevest Cal Roosean Trust Law Roosevelt Teoee Gu Ley

Taggart to Be Cannon Seek Senate Seat Plan for April

Tom Taggart opened a hotel room showing Denison Hotel conferral and discussed Gov Marshall plan to nominate a Democratic Senate candidate at the state convention. If approved, Taggart would appear before the convention as a candidate for United States Senate.

Senate

Three Fishermen Drowned Off Hereford Inlet

Atlantic City, N J April report says Ross Thorpson William Chempion and William Murphy fishermen were drowned when their dory capsized near Hereford Inlet miles south of the city A change in currents drove the boat onto the shore survivors say Efforts to recover the bodies continued with life savers in attendance at the inlet unidentified man among survivors

Atlantic City N. J Ross Thorpson William Chempion William Murphy Hereford Inlet Ife-savers Resoud Ae High Esra Bargison Jargison Etre Pockamates

Wreckers Seize Minnehaha Cargo After Ship Sinks

Report of salvage at Scilly Islands after the Minnehaha ran ashore with 17000 tons of cargo. Islanders hauled autos, sewing machines, clocks, furniture, cigars, and books from the sea while fishing boats gathered near Bryher.

Hughtown St Mary Selly Islands Rocky Scilly Lizard Maren Shy Atevadores Michigan Bryber

Cotton firm Knight Yancey & Co files bankruptcy

Knight, Yancey & Co of Alabama, a major cotton firm with offices in Mobile and Decatur, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition stating liabilities around 4 million dollars. The company reported assets as large but declined exact figures, with most claims being foreign. The announcement caused a small panic across Southern cities as banks were feared involved, though Southern banks were reportedly not involved.

Knight, Yancey& Co Alabama Decatur Knight, Yancey & Co Mobile Huntsville

Ward declines probe and urges special session

Trenton reports Speaker Ward refuses to order an investigation into alleged orgy at the closing session. He states he has no power and urges Governor Fort to call a special session to address the matter, asserting it is the only legal route.

Ward Trenton NJ Assembly Gov Fort

Rhinelander Waldo Weds Greenwich Conk Apel 20-3irs

Rhinelander Waldo and Virginia Otis Heckscher were married today with select guests including Schuyler Croaby, former Montana governor, and Maj W L Kentey of the Western artillery as best man. Waldo, once a U S Army captain, and Mrs Heckscher, widow of John G Heckscher, were the principals in a small ceremony. Nashville notes Benton Mewulin, former Tennessee governor, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the Democratic primary on June 4 to succeed James B Frasier, whose term ends March 8, 1911.

Greenwich Conk Apel Virgina Otis Heckscher Rhinelander Waldo New York Schuyler Croaby Montana W L. Kentey Wethfield Artillery Waldo United States Army Heckscher John G Heckscher

Twelve Dead in Servian Floods Grip Belgrade Region

Torrential rains in Servia cause widespread damage and at Kragujevac twelve deaths have occurred. The floods bring enormous property loss as authorities assess the disaster. Elsewhere, Edward Paygon Weston arrived from Rochester and will depart tomorrow morning indicating routine travel notes in the same dispatch.

Belgrade Servia Kragujevats Weston Elmira Edward Pay Gon Rochester Glo

Bloody Angle Riot Ends With Several Hurt At McKers Rocke

Pittsburg April 2 a clash between strikers and constables at McKers Rocke left at least seven injured three may die Countaire James M Tariels was shot through the leg and chest Toe Blernot a Hungarian striker was shot multiple times an unknown striker fled as a train hit one assailant near the area Chief Silvers and Constable Dawels ordered dispersal as shots fired critically wounded Officer Daniels and others fought back with rocks and by dusk the mob broke and retreated

Apecles Pittsburg McKers Rocke Ara Countaire James M Tariels Gue Parsuing Hads Hannan Wey Jer Polfes Eawin Silvers Stoe Township Jamen M da

Roosevelt Faction Aims To Extend Taft Discontent Tactics

A Republican leader asserts a planned campaign to discredit Taft and push for Roosevelt. Fostered by Roosevelt allies, the effort seeks a Democratic House to provoke public demand for a Roosevelt presidency in 1912, while Taft contemplates a one term tenure and potential retirement as chief justice.

Fugitive Hoffstot Held On Pittsburg Bribery Case

Frank N Hoffstot, millionaire president of the Presson Steel Ore Company, was arrested in New York and held on $10,000 bail. He is tied to Pittsburg bribery schemes involving councilmen, with charges covering bribes paid across a spring period. Governor Hughes argues date inconsequential in the broader bribery extension.

Washington Post New York Hughes Irving Frank N Hoffstot Presson Steel Ore Company Justee Pittsburg Hoffstotta Holt Holt Aet Briday Hoffatet Fittsburg Cotinset Hughes TNS

300 Bars for Model Town

Special to The Washington Post notes Gary Indiana’s rapid return of saloons after May 3 as towns race to reopen. From a 4000 population with 103 saloons to a 20000 surge during the dry spell, the steel plant boom spurs an expected 300 saloons opening simultaneously.

Washington Post Chicago Gary Indiana

Night Riders Must Pay Damages in Kentucky Tobacco War Case

In April 2004 a federal jury in Cavinston awarded WS Henderson $8000 in a case against Hen Jordan and thirteen Bracken County citizens. Henderson, Augusta KY, sought $2500 for business ruin from coercion to join a tobacco pooling scheme. a prior trial had verdict of $20.

Cavinston WS Henderson Hen Jordan Bracken County Kentucky Henderson Augusta

Degree for President Taft at Villanova Jurisprudence

The Weslington Post notes at Villanova College alumni dinner at the Hotel Knickerbocker that L A De larey announced President Taft would receive the degree of doctor of jurisprudence at June commencement. Grover Cleveland and Judge Gray of Delaware are the only others to have received this degree from Villanova.

Weslington New York Villanova College Knickerbocker L. A. Delarey Taft Villanova Grover Cleveland I Gray Delaware

Havens Declines Governor Bid After Congressional Win

James Havens announced satisfaction with winning the Thirty second district by a near 6,000 plurality and said he has no desire for public life or governor, while Democrats suggest he could be urged for the nomination. Republican Hughes supporters view the result as strengthening their cause and party leadership shifts are debated as delegates prepare for the state convention.

Rochester James Hevens Havens Mofroe County Congress Cannbh Hughes George W Aldridge New York Capitol James Havens Guy Hughes Francis Burton Harrison

CORB SEEKS HALES SEAT IN SENATE BID

Rockland Me April 3. William Cobb former governor announces candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Hale retiring in March Cobb plans active canvass and asks people support. He has long received letters from prominent men urging him to run.

Mele Tor Senate SverSal Weshtomton Post Rockland William Tebb United States Senate Hale Gay Cobb Hum Hele Reelde- Hom Henstor Gov Cobb Cobb

Former Judge Seeks Senate Seat in Rhode Island Race

An ex judge aims for the Rhode Island senate to replace Senator Aldrich. Aram J. Pothier stated that the state has nationally capable men and he sees no reason why he should not try for the position.

Providence Twontetta Aldrich Goy ‘Aram J Pothier Senate

Croker Praises Gaynor Before European Voyage

Former Tammany chief Richard Croker, sailing for Queenstown on the Lusitania, praises Mayor Gaynor of New York. He says Gaynor has done well and could become one of five historic New York mayors if he continues, and credits him with curbing graft between police and saloonkeepers.

Tammany Europe New York Capper Florida Ireland Richard Croker Queenstown Cunard McGroker Gaynor Pealce

Ohio Legislators Honest Exonerated by Teleph one Probe

Columbus April 20 legislative committees report no evidence of graft in a telephone bill bribery inquiry. They exonerate all House members and say the cases should go to the grand jury. Letters indicate Pears and Winters faced pressure to withdraw opposition for political gain.

Columbus Ohio Legislative H. W Pears B Wintera Grand

Marriage in Arion Hall Unite Lunsford and Bagelmann

Misa Esther Lunsford daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Lunsford Lewinaville Pa wed Albert Bagelmann son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Bagelmann of the city in Arion Singing Society clubhouse assembly hall with Rev H Schroeder of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating Best man Frederick Reisinger maid of honor Anne Bagelmann bridesmaids included Dorothy Lunsford Johanna Bertram Otto Bchreiber Richard Lunsford John Schecier Louis Sehmidt ushers attended Reception and dinner to follow officiants presented couple with a dinner vest.

Misa Esther Lunsford J W Lunsford Lewinaville Albert, Begelmann Fritz Bagelmann Arion Singing Society H Schroeder Trinity Lutherans Church Frederick Reisinger Anne Bagelmann

Conclave Sets Date For Daughters of Founders Conference

Delegates of the National Society of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America met at the Willard for their annual conference. It was voted to hold future gatherings in Washington on the previously announced date. Mrs Henry Boyton, national president, presided and praised the society as a premier genealogical organization. Virginia State chapter members invited attendees to visit Falls Church for a sightseeing tour of historic sites in the Old Communion area.

Tata Natonal Sociery Daughters of Foundera End Patriots of America Wulard Washington Henry Boyton Atlantic Virginia State Falls Church

New Species of Antelope Named after Roosevelt Expedition

London April 21 A zoologist Rémund Wener Riverside California reports a sable antelope slain by Kermit Roosevelt is a new species from the Mombasa region not described before. It will be named Roosevelt W Alexander. Cumberland Maryland April 40 Painter William Alexander dies at sister in law’s home Moorefield West Virginia. He was a noted portrait artist later in the West and South a hunter and angler. Camden New Jersey April also reports a former Ocean City official pleaded guilty to forging a $7100 note and admitted signing Louis M. Cresse mayor’s name. sentence deferred by Judge Joting.

Kermit Roosevelt London Rémund Wener Riverside Cal Mt Roosevelt Mombasa Roosevelt Alexander Washington Post Cumberland Md Kate Alexander Moorefield Camden N J Ocean City Louis M. Cresse Joting Sanna California Galfornia

Weather Conditions and Temperature Outlook Across Regions

The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a west to east low pressure pattern with warmer, drier conditions in the Northwest and upper Midwest, while rain affects New England and the middle Atlantic. Temperatures rise in the upper Mississippi Valley and lower Great Lakes, with a marked cooling trend after a brief warm spell. Flood warnings persist along the Texas and New England coasts as winds shift from southerly to variable to southeast.

US Dept At Agriculture New England North Pacific Montana Central Souhern Ytocky Mhisiatop Wattarn Upper Lake Inner Lakes England Middle Atlante Minhours Thurmd Upper Lake Region Oblo Valley Staten Riday Lower Lake Rocky Mountain Erigay Atlantia el Paso Middle Atlantis Toxea Yhuratny

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