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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
17
Officials refuse to comment on the tense standoff. Censorship tightens as authorities fear unrest amid elections. Republicans arm themselves for the vote, with no stated objection from church authorities about Mgr Tonti.
Reports say preparations for next Sunday's general elections include armed candidates from various constituencies, with authorities raiding Republican homes for arms. Rifles and revolvers are alleged to be smuggled across the Spanish frontier, heightening fears of disturbances. The Vatican dispute over the Lisbon nuncio Mgr Tonti adds to a climate of political tension as rumors of a Cobra-like plot to topple the government circulate. The government remains silent on confirmations. King Manuel and the royal household are reportedly on alert as forces under arms are described as mobilizing.
The three story 617 Fifteenth Street NW building, known as Jay Cooke’s bank, faces demolition starting September 1. Its first floor housed Cooke & Co during the Civil War financing that aided Lincoln and Stanton. the site later hosted First National Bank and others before closing and sale to Riggs Realty Company.
Died on August 20 1910 at Garfield Hospital ULORGHENX beloved husband of Fr Berry father of George Ny tint Walter W Berry and Mrs J C Hawkins from his late residence 1820 Twelfth Street Northwest interment at traceny Centers relatives and friends invited to attend. Also notices for RUIN KVMS JOhn Woobulevich husband of Annie L Brinknell from residence of sister Mrs Scott dated August 23 interment at Goch Creek Cemetery. THOMAS TINVARDS Sr aged eighty four services at Holy Comforter Church on Tuesday August 23. Additional entries list Adolph G Bertha Engel Mark and others with service details and local cemetery interments.
In memoriam for Jacob J Verroll who died aged four days after birth. The remembrance marks August 22 as the day of loss and notes the infant’s brief life and family memory.
Adolph Gabriel once charged with stealing 36745 from Blatz Leather Company died at his home in New York City. Henry Hanaver, his intimate friend, now handles affairs and suggests a possible out of court settlement. Hanaver reports uncertain assets including money, jewelry, and a 5000 policy.
Northfield VI Aug 21 seven railway workers died after two Central Vermont freight and engine trains crashed head on at Northfield Falls. Fire consumed wreckage as oil tank cars exploded. Twenty two cars burned. several trotting horses killed. several others injured, one fatally. Engineer Winn of the northbound train blamed for running a signal. Authorities had not assigned responsibility.
New York August 21 Professor Richard Garner returning from four years in Africa reports that chimpanzees and gorillas show language like sounds and moral sense. He cites Susie the chimp as intelligent and eager to demonstrate skills such as selecting objects and resisting unsafe items. He notes color and shape recognition and a childlike laughter.
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va Aug 21 Policeman A D Hiner died from injuries after tumbling 60 feet through a skylight during a dawn raid on gamblers at Watt Retten building He crashed skull and broke an arm while a fellow officer was also wounded in the East Side confrontation Two other officers including Patrolman Gorman were killed earlier in New York City gunfire a related incident remains under investigation with a suspect at large
Tokyo dispatch reports Viscount Terauchi's success in final negotiations with Korea's emperor and cabinet. The privy council convened to formalize the agreement granting Japan absolute control over Korea, with Korean dynastic heads elevated to Japanese nobility. Mass censorship and police oversight are noted as Korea’s populace is kept in ignorance, while officials appear compliant and hopeful for improved conditions.
Dr Charles White named deputy coroner to succeed Dr Larkin Glazebrook. White is a popular Washington physician and surgeon praised for his skill including reviving a negro patient at Emergency Hospital. District officials expect efficient joint work with Coroner Nevitt for the welfare of the entire District.
Theophile Pavluthek, a Russian former letter carrier aged years, was arrested in Chelsea on charges of larceny involving 6.38 rubles about $3,175. The case echoes a January 198 theft when a package disappeared with the money. Another similar arrest occurred August 13 in Quincy of music teacher Andeau Rulle for 100,000 rubles about $50,000.
In Bari on August 21 authorities report nine new cholera cases and five deaths at Trani along with cases and deaths in Barletta Andria Ruvo Canosa. Quarantine rules require sanitary certificates for leaving infected areas and seven day isolation for arrivals from affected places. Italy protests quarantine measures by Britain France and Greece on Italian steamers from the Adriatic coast.
Peking reports alarm over China losing outlying provinces as Russia allegedly encroaches on Mongolia and border areas. British involvement in the Russo Japanese understanding is questioned. American consul general Knabenshue recalls a dinner marking Tientsin’s tenth anniversary, with a speaker predicting imperial partition within a decade.
In Grafton West Virginia the Taylor County Union Veterans Association held its second annual reunion. Isaac M. Lock offered a resolution condemning placing General Robert E. Lee's statue in Washington DC's Capitol statuary hall, but it failed. Officers elected included Colonel D. Miller Simonton lieutenant colonel W P Kinter adjutant Thomas Nuzum. Representative George C. Sturgis spoke.
Miss Maud Smith of Richmond slips from Mayo's Bridge after her escort, recovers her hat, dives in, and is rescued by Frank Channotta. She remains in a precarious condition and cannot explain the incident. Police seek the unidentified escort and the morning companions.
In Cumberland Maryland August 24 Joseph Youst 18, a pulp mill worker at Luke, and Thomas Cook and his son Doris are in jail as a coroner's jury investigates the stabbing death of James Hotchkiss a miner from Westernport. Hotchkiss was stabbed in the heart by a penknife following a highway altercation. Youst confessed the act amid denials by the Cooks who claim self defense. Benjamin Kalbaugh and John Hotchkiss were involved in the night’s earlier confrontation. Coroner Franklin Beall to impanel jury tomorrow.
Col John Mosby renowned Confederate officer arrives Charlestown West Virginia from Harpers Ferry guest of Col R Preston Chew. He plans to depart tomorrow for Winchester Virginia then to Rachey Springs for a visit. Post Want Ads are free in The Post classified columns.
Shipping notices list multiple liners sailing from New York to Hamburg Cherbourg and Liverpool with ships including Martha Washington Atable La Touraine and others. arrivals expected at Sable Island Moltke Kronprinz Wilhelm and Minneapolis with dock times and routes to New York and London. several vessels proceed to Antwerp Plymouth Dover Cherbourg and Havre.
Baltimore August 21 Loyal Moose partners convene tomorrow for the twenty second convention. Key issues include whether to admit saloonkeepers to the order and accepting a $150 gift of land from Muncie Indiana for a trade and industrial school and a home for indigent members and dependents. About 1500 delegates will attend over four days.
In Keyser West Virginia on August 21 a 10 year old boy from Barum was instantly killed while playing near a woods. The fatal bullet is believed to have come from a hunter at game. No trace of the shooter could be found.
A vast wildfire across Camas Prairie in the Blackfoot country prompts urgent aid as farms, grain, and hay burn. Towns including St Regis Deborgia Henderson Saltese and nearby railroad lines are threatened. bridges burned and communication down. Authorities report may be many lives lost while lumber camps evacuate families.
A Newport dispatch reports John Jacob Astor and his divorced wife met at Barton Willing’s Newport home, guided by their daughter Muriel and a mystery woman. The reunion, under guarded secrecy, ended with tears and melancholy as reconciliation remained unlikely and the couple remained estranged. Muriel plans to press for reconciliation, with Vincent visiting his mother and Col Astor showing measured sympathy.
The blaze has crossed into valuable timber regions near Mount Ellis and now moves at over a mile per hour. Flames reach 7 to 8 miles visible daylight as crews fight the 28 square mile unknown extent. Forest Supervisor Conklin calls for 100 men. only 365 have answered to date, sent to the front. Helena Aug 21 Gov Norris leaves reclamation inspection to take personal command of fire operations in Libby.
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