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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
3
Officials refuse statements amid rigid censorship as fortress shelter is taken by the heir to the throne. Republicans arm themselves in preparation for elections. authorities show no explanation for objecting to Mgr. Tonti.
Reports claim Republican forces armedinfluent and arms smuggling across the Spanish frontier feeding fears of violence next Sunday in county constituencies. Authorities offer no confirmation yet as Lisbon tensions mount with the papal nuncio Tonti protest and royalist alarm over a potential military dictatorship.
The three story 617 Fifteenth Street NW building, linked to Jay Cooke and his Civil War finance operations with Stanton and Lincoln, will be demolished starting September 1. Once housing Jay Cooke & Co on the first floor, it later hosted First National Bank and others before Riggs Realty purchased it.
Funeral notices list multiple individuals with varying spellings and addresses. Entries include dates August 19 to 23 1910 and places such as Garfield Hospital New York City Leesburg and Arlington Cemetery. Names referenced include Berry Hawkins Van Nor O Connor and Walsh among others.
In memoriam for Jacob J Verroll who died recently at age four with a warm remembrance from family. Pause and reflection mark the day as August 22. The notice honors a son father and friend and asks lasting gratitude from those who knew him.
Adolph Gabriel, charged with pilfering 36745 from Blatz Leather Co in Spruce Street, died at his home on 122nd Street. Henry Ilanaver, Cafe Boulevard manager and Gabriel's close friend, said settlement out of court may be possible and noted Gabriel left money, jewelry, and a $5,000 policy. Ilanaver helped with a $7.50 check made out by Gabriel before death. other accounts remain unknown. Gabriel had worked ten years at Blatz Leather, supervising the New York finances.
Northfield Falls Vermont August 21 seven railway employes are dead after two Central Vermont freight trains collide head on and explode. The wreckage burns with several tank cars ignited, many cars burned, horses killed, and two trains left irreparably wrecked. Engineer J. W. Berryman and other crew members are named among the deceased. no blame assigned yet.
New York August 21 Professor Richard Garner returning from four years in Africa reports twelve to fourteen sounds he believes are monkey words and claims he has observed a chimpanzee named Susie demonstrate understanding and response. He notes Susie can distinguish colors shapes and even loyal behavior among chimpanzees while sharing a laugh like a child. He brought ten chimpanzee skeletons and 130 skulls with him and plans to submit Susie to the University of Pennsylvania if requested.
In Roanoke on August 21, Officer A. D. Hiner died from injuries after a dawn raid on a gambling party. He fell 60 feet through a skylight, breaking his skull and arm, as fellow officer Patrolman Gorman was also fatally struck in a scuffle with suspects. The shooter remains at large.
Tokyo dispatch reports Viscount Terauchi prepared to finalize negotiations with Korea's emperor and cabinet. Privy Council to meet as Japan plans complete annexation under the Portsmouth treaty framework. Koreans largely unaware. censorship tight and mass demonstrations unlikely.
Dr Charles White appointed deputy coroner succeeding Dr Larkin Glazebrook, praised across medical and official circles in Washington. The new deputy, a well known surgeon, restored a patient at Emergency Hospital and is expected to provide valuable assistance with Coroner Nevitt to benefit the District.
Theophile Pavluthek a former letter carrier in Tiras Russia Poland aged years was arrested in Chelsea on charges by the Russian government of stealing 6 38 rubles about 3175 in U S currency from a package in January 198 missing with the package. This follows a similar arrest in nearby Quincy for 100000 rubles about 50000 on August 13 by music teacher Andeau Rulle.
Confidence grows that cholera is easing in Italy with nine new cases and five deaths at Trani and similar counts in Barletta Andria Ruvo and Canosa. Authorities announce train travel bans require sanitary certificates for immune status and quarantine for travelers from affected areas, while Italy protests foreign quarantine rules on its steamers.
Peking papers warn China riskes losing border provinces amid alleged Russian advance in Mongolia and other provinces. They view Britain as a possible third party to the Russo Japanese understanding that would block China from securing suzerainty in Tibet. Samuel Knabenshue notes a Tientsin dinner marking ally capture anniversary and a speech predicting partition a decade hence.
West Virginia residents attend the Taylor County Union Veterans' Association reunion in Grafton. Isaac M. Lock introduces a resolution condemning the Robert E. Lee statue in Washington's statuary hall, but the measure fails. Officers elected include Colonel D. Milter Simonton, Lt. Col. W. P. Kinter, Adjutant Thomas Nuzum. Representative George C. Sturgis speaks.
Miss Maud Smith of Richmond falls 25 feet into the James River from Mayo's Bridge while with an unidentified escort. A fishing party rescues her. she is in a precarious condition after regaining consciousness. The escort fled after alerting bystanders. police seek the man.
Joseph Youst an 18 year old pulp mill worker in Luke County is jailed in Cumberland with Thomas Cook and his son Doris as coroner’s jury prepares to hear evidence into the stabbing death of miner James Hotchkiss of Westernport. Hotchkiss was killed by a penknife blow after a highway altercation the night before. Coroner Franklin B Beall to impanel jury tomorrow.
Col John Mosby, famed Confederate officer, arrived in Charlestown from Harpers Ferry as a guest of Milton Alles and Col KR Preston. He will depart tomorrow for Winchester and then Rachey Springs for further visits.
Shipping news tracks vessels sailing to and from New York with routes from Liverpool Havre Amsterdam and Cherbourg. Listings include Queenstown Mauretania and Kronprinz Wilhelm bound for New York with docking times. P2: Sable island Moltke and Pannonia lines report departures and expected dock times while several ships proceed to and from Hamburg Plymouth and London.
Baltimore August 21 Loyal Moose will meet tomorrow for its twenty second convention. Key issues include denying saloonkeepers entry to the order and accepting a 150 dollar home and tract of land offered by Muncie Indiana. The city plans a trade and industrial school for youth and a home for indigent members and dependents. About 1500 delegates will attend over four days.
Keyser Aug 21 A 10 year old boy son of Isaac Ashby Barum West Virginia was instantly killed by a bullet while playing at the edge of a woods no trace of the hunter who fired the fatal shot.
A vast Montana fire devastates Camas Prairie and surrounding areas. Reports say 24 killed and 180 missing as flames sweep valleys including Saltese Deborgia Henderson and St Regis. Rail bridges burned and communications down. towns threatened with possible further losses.
New York dispatch reports John Jacob Astor and his divorced wife met secretly at Barton Willing’s Newport home, guided by their daughter Muriel and a mysterious woman. The reunion produced tears and melancholy but no reconciliation, with Astor remaining distant yet caring for his son Vincent. Muriel is said to continue efforts to heal the rift under a guarded family plan.
Forest fire advances through timber regions near Mount Ellis with flames visible for hours. Supervisor Conklin calls for volunteers. 365 respond as Gov Norris travels from Helena to take personal command in Libby. Nearby residents listed in health office record include Atkinsor, Condon, Sweeney, Baumbach, and Viehmeyer among others.
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