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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
4
Director E Dara Durand says US population without the Philippines may reach 90.0 to 91.6 million, not 100 million. Immigrant net gain in ten years near 6 million. cities show surprising growth while rural areas may trail.
Census bureau to release figures for New York Chicago Philadelphia and others within days. Notable increases shown for Buffalo Denver Paterson Connellsville East Orange and New Albany with percent gains and 1900 comparisons.
The National Association of Census Enumerators of Washington dissolves after a communication to Census Director Buran. Lawyers conclude the director acted within his authority in pay disputes over circulating schedules. Twenty circulars sent to Milwaukee area enumerators. Hasselbach states funds from the circulars will be returned and denies any fraud by the organization.
Special to The Washington Post Lydia Sayre Hasbrouck a pioneer of dress reform dies at age 39 in Middletown New York She adopted the Bloomer style in 1819 and remained a steadfast advocate facing public exclusion while shaping the National Dress Reform Association leadership and medical career in Washington and Philadelphia. Cholera toll rises in Italy with multiple towns reporting new cases and deaths.
The cruisers North Carolina and Tennessee, docked at Rockland, Maine, are ordered to Portsmouth New Hampshire navy yard for a thorough outfitting ahead of President Taft and his party's trip to Panama. Orders from Washington were received today.
The Atlantic battleship fleet of seventeen ships was seen on the Southern drill grounds off Virginia Beach last night and today. Arriving recently, the fleet will conduct tactical maneuvers for several days before using Hampton Roads as their base for the fall target practice off this coast.
Army orders list leaves of absence for officers from multiple branches, with durations from 15 days to two months, plus reassignment and reporting directives. Notable actions includeCapt James A Ryan and Capt Mack K Cunningham extended duties, Capt August Nissen paymaster, and Lt Abbott Boone ending service November 1. Other entries assign officers to teaching posts, staff roles, or future postings at forts and academies, with pending resignations and boards at Fort Leavenworth and related commands.
Naval officers receive home orders and duty assignments including Capt W G Cutler retiring to home and Capt B A Fiske and Comdrs Fahs Bispham Buchanan Neely on various duties. A boy, 12, named William Moddy, arrested for mail robbery and hiding nearly $2,900 in a cave near Nelson.
A San Francisco firm member describes a kidney stone case where X rays showed a half inch stone. After fearing surgery, the patient used Fulton’s Renal Compound, with blood and pain ceasing in ten weeks and full recovery in six months. A physician letter notes similar results and urges consultation.
Capt. Frederick H. Heidenreich of the District of Columbia rifle team took second in the national individual match on the final day, two points behind winner Sergeant Scott Clark of Indiana. Heidenreich earned a gold medal and $55. Clark led with 274 to Heidenreich’s 272 as top finishers in a field that included Navy, Marine Corps, and other service teams. Special prizes went to Hodges, Thomson, Adams, Farnham, and others. the District team broke camp after the event.
Mrs Nat Goodwin formerly Edna Goodrich and her mother Nellie Goodrich arrived on the Teutonic to find twelve trunks held by customs inspectors. Officials say contents exceeded the declared value and extra duty will be paid before release tomorrow. Mrs Goodwin plans to join her husband in California.
Col Mann and Virginia senators Halsey and King led the Virginia delegation to France for the Houdon Washington statue dedication. They attended a luncheon with President Fallieres at Rambouillet, with American Ambassador Bacon also present. The group traveled by train to Rambouillet and then by car to the chateau alongside M Jusserand.
Unofficial reports from Seoul state Korea has been annexed by Japan after a meeting August 22 between Lieut. Gen. Termuchi and the Korean emperor and cabinet at the palace. The news caused no public excitement and leading Koreans appear resigned, with gatherings forbidden as a precaution. The change is seen as inevitable and Korean reactions in Japanese circles are expected to be subdued.
In St Louis on August 25 an ad seeks an ugly cashier for a florist shop at 702 Washington Ave The firm claims five previous cashiers who were not ugly quit in the past year causing employer inconvenience The humorous notice notes abundant weddings among past cashiers as a motive for hiring an ugly money handler
Special to the Washington Fest Austin Texas Aug 25 A Japatch from Sutherland Springs Texas says a syndicate of wealthy New York women led by Mrs Rus sell Sage and Miss Helen Gould has acquired 100 acres near Sutherland Springs. They will establish a rest era resort with more than 500000 dollars for a modern hotel and grounds beautification.
In a domestic comedy, Mr. and Mrs. Smith discuss a lodge member named Mike who hosted a policewoman at their home and drank beer with her. Mrs. Smith orders husband Robert to curb the habit and avoid further company in the house, hinting at marital strain and shifting chores.
The 16 year old Mrs Katherine Johann Consolazia wife of Rev Alphonsa Consolazia plans divorce proceedings led by her parents. She insists the marriage is annulled though no record exists and says matrimony is a failure. She has begun work with a local milliner and longs for Atlantic City where she stayed with her husband.
A reflective piece on true love and marriage, arguing that love grounded in virtue and equal respect endures. It discusses esteem, prudence, and the pitfalls of marrying for looks, while praising mutual support and self-respect as the core of a lasting relationship.
An official Caracas statement outlines a conspiracy to capture President Gomez led by Cipriano Castro exiled in Europe with claims a Castro sister funded the plot. It details meetings at Castro's villa Zolia and money transfers totaling 90 thousand to conspirators, with Castro relatives implicated and several plotters arrested or banished.
Reported collision near the Virginia Capes involved the torpedo boat destroyers Flushing and Preston of the Atlantic torpedo flotilla during target practice and drill. The Flushing sustained a broken bow but Preston was uninjured. both ships proceeded to the Norfolk navy yard while Reid Lambson and Smith continued to Solomons Island.
Textile exporters in Britain plan a protest against the U S circular demanding deposit at the nearest American consulate of specimens of all export goods. London traders say the detailed descriptions would cause losses and make exporting to the United States impractical.
New York August 25 grand jury added three indictments against Erwin J Wider former cashier of the Russo Chinese bank accused of stealing over 68000 in securities The new charges include 89600 in Pennsylvania Railroad bonds 11000 in New York Central bonds and 109000 in Baltimore and Ohio bonds Also note Americans Freed in Mexico City after intervention by ambassador Henry Lane Wilson Conductor Weeks and Engineer Rogers charged with homicide in a separate case were released.
In a San Leandro case a mother suffered a worsening red spot on her hand and arm, diagnosed as tetter. After trying multiple liniments and salves without relief, Cuticura Soap and Ointment usage brought rapid improvement and complete cure within days, with the family praising its effectiveness and recommending the products.
Premium clock offered by the Daily and Sunday Post asserts popular appeal with over 1,000 readers owning one. Valued at $8.50, it runs eight days on one winding, stands 27 inches high, and strikes the hour and half hour. It costs $2.25 plus one month in advance, with free delivery inside Washington city and delivery charges beyond.
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