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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1910

Page

3

Taft Accepts National Conservation Address in St Paul

President Taft today accepted invitations to attend the national conservation congress in St Paul on September 5 and to deliver an address there. Col Roosevelt will speak on September 6 or 7. Officials telegraphed Minnesota Governor Eberhardt and congress organizers, while Taft greeted callers at his cottage. An Italian laborer, Arther Latorer, was run down by Taft’s car earlier and left Beverly Hospital fully recovered. The Mayflower yacht returned to Feverly harbor, and Taft planned a first Atlantic fleet review at Provincetown with Pilgrim Monument dedication.

Beverly Mass Taft National Conservation Congress St. Paul Col. Roosevelt Gov. Eberhardt Minnesota B. N. Baker J. B White Congress Lathrop Street Asher~ Hinds Maine House of Repesentatives Warner Missouri Victor Mason Passaic N. J New York Hinds Portland Thomas B. Reed Cassador Bryce Great Britain Burgess Point Cobb Tariff Commission Association New Tariff Board Michael Grigordie Robert Taft Beverly Hospital Feverly Provincetown Pilhits Monument

Multiple 1910 obituaries list funeral notices and interments

The item compiles several death notices from August 2 to August 5, detailing the families and residences. Charles A Boylan, Mary Catherine Curtin infant, Samuel Montague Fassett, Edward Lester Leech, Frederick E Schmidt, Patten Whittlesey widow, Annie Wilson, and related funeral arrangements and interment sites at Rock Creek Cemetery or Arlington Cemetery are noted, with addresses in Washington DC and surrounding areas.

Poylan Charles A P J Helena Boylan Schench Funeras R Street Rock Creek Cemetery Usatin Mary Catherine Dante Julia Curtin Long Virginia Avenue Fassett W. W.relant Newton Street Samuel Montague C Adele Fassett Chicago Leech Edward Lester Edward O Bertha E. Leech Schmidt Frederick E William Johanna Schmidt Shest Northwest Rock Creek Whittlesey Waterville N. H Sta Patten Eliphalet Whittlesey Siowa Circle Arlington Cemeery Wilson George Washington University Hospital Annie Selden T Wlhlson Chapel of William HW Sardo H Street

Inverted Notices For Marriage And Death Details

An advertising note explains that marriage and death notices in several named morning papers including Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Cleveland Plain Dealer New York Times Boston Globe and Buffalo Courier will publish simultaneously upon application free of extra charge.

Washington Post Ingertton Cininpact Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Cleveland New York Times Foston Luffalo Courier Philadelphia

Taft to Speak Opening Day at Conservation Congress

Baltimore August 3 Bernard N Baker announced the list of speakers for the St Paul conservation congress Taft will open the event September 4 with remarks after the opening ceremonies His topic is withheld The lineup includes Gifford Pinchot Henry Graves J P Dolliver James R Garfield James J Hill Nelson Barret Mabel Boardman Joseph W Dixon W R Stubbs H S Hadley Albert Baker A L Beveridge Wilson F C Stevens Thomas J Lewis and others Representatives from eleven foreign countries were invited and governors will meet Taft that day

Baltimore Taft St. Paul Bernard N. Baker Congress Col. Rousevelt Col Roosevelt A. O. Eberhart Minnesota Gifford Pinchot Mr. Pinchot Henry 8. Graves United States J. P. Dolliver Iowa James R. Garfield James J. Hill Nelson John Barrett Mabel Boardman The National Red Cross Society Joseph W. Dixon Montana W. R. Stubbs Kansas H. S. Hadley Missouri Albert L. Baker Chicago Board of Trade A. J. Beveridge Indiana Agriculture Wilson F. C. Stevens Thomas J. Lewis United Mine Workers of America

Waterman denies involvement in wheat corner probe

In Chicago Aug 3 a federal grand jury began a preliminary inquiry into a July wheat corner and the beef trust. Theodore H Waterman testified he never tried to run a corner, only requested what he buys. He defended Peavey Grain and denied Sherman antitrust violations.

Chicago Federal Grand Jury John C. ¥. Merrill Chicago Board of Taue United States Edwin Sims James H. Wilkerson Merri Albany Theodore H. Waterman Federal Cornar Peavey Grain Company Commercial Bank Albany Trust Company Mechanics and Farmers ,Bank

Guardsmen to Shoot Rifle Meet for National Tournament

Guardsmen hold a rifle match at the National Guard range at 2 PM Saturday. Company teams vie for a slot in the national tournament at Seat Girl New Jersey on September 1. One team chosen per five participants. last season First Infantry claimed interstate regimental and Seventy-first New York bronzes. Brigade rifle team prepares for Camp Perry Ohio departure August 1%

National Guard Seat Girl N. J First Infantry New York Camp Perry Ohio

Licensed to Marry Multiple Virginia Couples

A historical notice lists several marriage licenses issued by Rev Patrick J O Connell and other clergy. Names include George Haghoe and Mary Berger, Anthony Miessing and Helena Langley, Thomas McGuigan and Lizzie Aahi, and several more couples with ages and counties such as Bluemont Fairfax and Prince George Md. The record reflects clerical officiants and local probate contexts.

George E. Haghoe Mary A Berger Patrick J O'Connell Anthony Miessing Helena Langley Thomas 'G. McGuigan Bluemont Lizzie Aahi Oferry J M Little Thomas’a Moskey Florence C. Crowther James L. McLain Preston B Allen Irene Day Hue Prince George County J. A Ec Adams Anne H Pstmore Cumberland Watlacs George F. Sample Bells W. Savin W J. McKenney James Aaron Green Mamie Diggs Je ‘Lor Joseph Harrison Bur 6 Grace As Ash Leesburg Val George Jesse Wight Nettle Winger Fairfax County Chapel P. Itby

Health Office Births and Deaths Watered by Fragmented Records

Births list infants born to Welsh, Siye, Chaub, Sanderson, Redmond, Daly, Bell Collis, Coffey, Lomax, West, Templeton, Robinson, Paige, Johnson, Crawford, Colcoleman, Brown, Holden, Schmidt, Burney, Ayers, Curtin, Boz, Thomas, Paswaports, Crowdy, Green, Proctor among others with ages and locations. Deaths note Cecilie Manning and Norman Kraft among several individuals with ages and addresses listed.

William Florence Welsh Harry U Reine Siye Albert F Kchaub Charles BR Mabar Sanderson Wiliam H Annie Redmond E Sonn Lewis Tant Dehua Sabe Edward Maggie Thompson Augustus Cecelia Templeton Aaron Olivia Robinson James W Grice E. Paige Abert H Mary Johnson Deha Allee Crawford Edward L Estella Colcoleman William ‘Tangton Brown Pinkney Noberta Holden Cecilie Manning Kat Norman A. Kraft Kendward Bartholomew Haley Busie M. Paul Ave Se Thom U.S Engre Park Road Nw Snendon Balt Fredrick B Schmidt St. Nw Juan Nam Mabel Anderson Georgetown Univ. Hosp Rebecca Crowdy Garhel C Lewis T Green Id. Children & Hospital Dorothy Proctor Wyilp Court Mont

Leutgert Case Compared With Crippen Rumors

A historic Chicago murder case from 1897 parallels the Crippen affair, noting the lack of direct evidence and the use of circumstantial proof. It details Leutgert's disposing of his wife Louise, the rings found, and the role of Marconi's wireless era context in public interest and legal strategy.

Adolph Leutgert Chicago Bears H. H. Crippen Crippen Canada Leutgert Marconi London Eiffel Tower Paris Leutgért Louise Leutgert Louise Belle Ilmore Lentgert Wold

Notable Criminal Trials Amid Blood and Chemistry Facts

The article compares Crippen and Leutgert trials, noting courtroom attitudes toward human remains and the use of a caustic potash test. It details a chemist's testimony on how animal matter dissolves in potash, and contrasts the two defendants’ looks and charm, including female attention at Leutgert’s trial and Crippen’s described gentleness with his wife.

Colorado Crippen Chicago Leutgert Crinnen London

Hair Curler Evidence in Crippen Murder Trial

Newport reports two hair curling irons may figure in Dr. Hawley H. Crippen murder case in London. One iron is in Newport. Mrs. Mills will sail to England with it for forensic comparison at Scotland Yard request. London authorities already found a curling iron and hair fragment believed linked to the victim.

Leutgert Mrs. Mills

Unexplainable impulse leads New Jersey woman to missing brother

Mrs Lisztie Romain of New Brunswick New Jersey followed an odd impulse to find her brother who had been adopted thirteen years earlier by John Wass of Hicksville Long Island. The search led to a homeless wanderer then in the Gerry Society care after being found begging by passersby claiming his parents were dead. The boy identified himself as Andrew Romer age 14 and had recently learned of his true parentage from Wass.

Luetgert Joliet Crippen Jouetgert Luet- Bert Leutgert Washington Post New York Lisztie Romain New Brunswick N. J Gerry Society Andrew Romer Children’s Society

Ohio Troops Go Home After Car Strike Effort Fails

Columbus Aug 3 Gov Harmon efforts to settle the street car strike failed today as two of five Ohio National Guard regiments will be sent home tomorrow with Mayor Marshall's consent. Remaining 1,708 troops are seen as enough to maintain order while car service nears pre strike schedules and patronage grows. Harmon sought union and company agreement to abide by the state arbitration board decision but won neither side's consent.

Harmon Columbus Ohio Ohio National Guard Marshall State Board of Arbitration

Knights of Columbus Reelect Four Directors at Quebec Convention

Delegates at the Knights of Columbus convention in Quebec reelected four directors whose terms expired. Named were Joseph Mercier of Montreal, Victor J. Dorr of Augusty Georgia, John H. Reddin of Denver, and W. D. Dwyer of St. Paul.

Crippen Case Linked to Hidden Tragedy Says Ginnett

Mme Fred Ginnett, friend of Crippens, argues Crippen killed Belle Elmore in a temper and that Ethel Leneve is innocent. She says the tragedy may center on a past affair and cites Crippen’s lonely mood after the act. Ginnett notes last supper events and suspect testimony from the Martinettes.

Belle Elmore Belle Ethel Leneve Mme Fred Ginnett Crippens Bth Crippen Quebec Bella Elmore London Theatrical Benefit Society Mme. Ginnett London Scotland Yard Dr. Crippen Hilldrop Crescent Ethel Leneva Beile Ee Ak Age Polo Ginnett Shi Yard Ginnett Paul Martinette Ginneté England Scotland Yard Martinettes

Burning boy at stake imitates film scene in Indiana

In Muncie on August 3 a 6 year old, William Johnson, son of Lloyd Johnson, was severely burned while children playing Indian mimicked a moving picture of a white man tied to a stake. Newspapers were placed beneath him and surrounding his body before the fire. peers attempted rescue but could not stop the harm.

Spental Washington Post Muncie Ind William Johnson Lloyd Johnson Johnson

Weather Conditions and Forecast for the Lake Region

A Weather Bureau bulletin reports unsettled showery conditions across the Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys and the lake region due to a disturbance from the British northwest. Showers also affect the south Atlantic States Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and the southern Rocky Mountain area with temperatures higher in the east and interior west. Forecast calls for more showers Thursday into Friday with some fair spells, winds varying by coast and area, and a detailed temperature and humidity tally for the day. Tide tables list high and low tides for today.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington British Northwest Upper Lake Region Ohio Mississippi Lake South Atlantic Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Rocky Mountain Kanaaz New Mexico Atlantic States Lower Lake Region Coast States Middle East Gulf States New England Middle Atlantic Guilt Grand Banks

Gore to Give Names Probe for Indian Contracts

Muskogee Oklahoma Aug 3 investigation by the US Senate of McMurray contracts with Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians begins, with Senator Gore set to testify and name offers of bribes to him and a House member to drop opposition. The inquiry will cover $8 million in Indian land profits tied to coal and asphalt lands and a possible $25 000 or more bribe.

Muskogee Okla United States Senate T. EB. Gore House of Washington Gore Indiana House of Representatives al House of Representatives McMurray Charles H. Burke South Dakota New York Congress Reche Kansas

Man shoots burglar after alarmed awakening

In New York on August 3 Gustave Caufield awoke to a burglar at his bedside. He resisted with a receiver and fired. The shot struck his right big toe as the thief fled, leaving the Caufield family startled by the sound and action.

Washington Post New York Gustave Caufield Agt Caufield Gustave

President Montt Arrives in New York

President Pedro Montt of Chile arrived aboard the Tagus at Colon. New York reports naval salutes at Fort Wadsworth and formal reception notes. Montt toured quarantine, met U S officials including Daw son and Barrett, and praised the Panama Canal as a future direct link to Chile. He planned a Beverly visit and lunch with President Taft on Saturday.

Washington Po New York Pedro Montt Chile Colon Tagus Narrows Wadsworth Montt Prieza Hotel William H. Carter U.S. A H. P. Huse Philadelphia Navy Yard Chaniel Hose John Barrett Bureau of American Republics Thomas C. Dawson State Department Panama Canal United States Coun Mantz Beverly Taft

Indicted Hughes Engineer Faces Road Contract Charges

Albany Aug 3 1909 Former State Engineer Frederick L Skene and division engineer Louis B Harrison along with several contractors face 17 indictments over alleged irregularities in bidding for good roads contracts during Skene's 1907 1908 administration. Skene pleads not guilty and seeks to bar further investigation amid political overtones. Bail set at 10000 for Skene and 5000 for Harrison.

Albany Frederick L. Skene Louis B. Harrison Skene O'Malley O’malley Gare Thail Harrison Lebors

Sage Hotel for Workers Planned at Forest Hills

Plans filed with Queens building department call for a large hotel at Forest Hills Long Island built by the Sage Foundation founded by Mrs Russell Sage. The steel skeleton structure will have three wings six to eight stories tall with several hundred rooms and a roof garden, costing several hundred thousand dollars.

Washington New York Forest Hills L. L Sage Foundation Russell Sage Building Department of Queens Long Island City Sages Foundations Long Island

Meeting With Seme Fatal in Auto Cleanup

Washington Post special reports in Greenwich Conn that a man died and another was seriously burned while cleaning an automobile after running over a skunk on a country road. Jens Peterson died at Greenwich Hospital. Christopher Nelson was badly burned as flames spread while they tried to move the vehicle from the garage.

Washington Post Greenwich Conn Jens Peterson Christopher Nelson Peterson Nelson

Crane Still Reticent On West Work And Ballinger

Chicago Aug 3 Senator Murray Crane remained reticent about a possible request for Secretary Ballinger’s resignation. Reports say Ballinger and Crane were at the same hotel yesterday and possibly conferred. Crane denied discussing Ballinger and said his West trip was private. He refused further comment as Ballinger left for Seattle.

Chicago Murray W. Crane Interior Ballinger Republican Party Hest Chicago St Senator Crane Game Hotel Seattle Crane East Pointblank Minneapolis Michigan Avenue Byron L. Smith Mr. Smith

Pythian Sisters Elect In Milwaukee Parade

The Knights of Pythias subordinate lodge parade drew much attention as Pythian sisters rode in decorated carriages and floats. Officers elected include Mrs. Sarah L. Cotton Weatherford Tex supreme chief and supreme senior Mrs Ira M Johnson Central City Colo supreme junior Mrs Cora M Davis Union Ohio supreme manager Lily Samuels Oakland Cal supreme protector Mrs Fiora Hall Savannah Ga supreme mistress of records M Josie Nelson Union City Ind and supreme mistress of finances Mrs Rasford Lancaster Wis were reelected.

Milwaukee Wis Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Sarah L. Cotton Weatherford Tex Ira M Johnson Central City Colo Cora M. Davis Union

Parliament adjourns as talks on constitutional dispute continue

London reports Parliament adjourned to November 15 with leaders to resume conferences. Hope of a compromise grows, as several disputed points are settled, and a potential announcement is anticipated when Parliament reconvenes on November 16.

London House of Lords House of Commons

Kaiser Cup to Westward Wins at Cowes Race

The American schooner Westward owned by A S Cochran of New York won the Kaiser's cup race over 47 miles at Cowes Isle of Wight finishing 6 seconds ahead of Germania with Cicely third. Germania protested rounding Bullock buoy but withdrew. The King and Queen of Spain arrive in London tonight and will be here tomorrow.

Cowes Isle of Wight Westward A. 5S Cochran New York Spain London

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