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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
2
Carnegie denounces clashes at a major peace gathering as Senators discuss arbitration. Ambassador De La Barra of Mexico describes efforts toward settlement. Judge Reddill of Canada asserts the United States breached a disarmament treaty on the Great Lakes.
Views of peace speakers emphasize arbitration to curb wars. Quotes from Andrew Carnegie Ambassador de te Barra Elihu Root John W Foster and Judge Riddell reflect belief that a permanent court of peace and arbitration could end the international tempest and reduce war’s deadliness.
Andrew Carnegie closed the first session of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes at the Willard Hotel with a brief address on War the Crime of Countries Again at Their God. He urged vigilance against the danger of war and the need to awaken masses to a better understanding of war’s horrors, hoping his $10 million gift will aid peaceful efforts.
Mra inex Dimitry Walterston wife of prominent local attorney Balderaton of Ehin city died Wednesday at the residence 2HL thirteenth street north seat she appeared in good health Tuesday evening when she was stricken suddenly grew worse until death The 34 year old woman born May 7 72 in the city was daughter of William F E and Mary A Daniel The former long served as precentor of St Johns Episcopal Church Prior to marriage she was a teacher in Washington public schools She is survived by husband mother and two brothers Ernest H Daniel and L Percy Daniel both of this city
An informal Chi Psi supper and smoker in Washington brought together figures such as Chief Justice Fuller and Speaker Reed with Alaska Governor Clarke. Colleges represented included Bowdoin Middlebury Princeton Rutgers William and Mary and Wesleyan. Attendees named include Ambrose Jordan Thompson Schoenborn Paine Landers and Fessenden. The next meeting is set for January at the University Club.
Thomas Nelson Page ridicules capital statues in remarks at the American Civic Association session. MACVEAGH TALKS ON CITIES Hundreds of delegates applaud views of speakers. Miss Mabel Boardman and other Washington figures are named among officers elected.
A sixteenth annual American Civic Association session at the New Willard featured Thomas Nelson Page denouncing statuary hall as a chaotic mix of works while urging protectionist art tariffs. Arnold W Brunner warned that city beautiful campaigns frighten officials, as Franklin MacVeagh forecast plans be drawn before building. New officers were elected and resolutions urged action against a Genesee valley dam threatening Letchworth park.
A Washington Post dispatch from New Orleans reports Ceiba Honduras expects the British cruiser Brilliant to arrive soon to collect an indemnity from the Honduran government for the murder of a Jamaican by Honduran officers several months ago. Ceiba residents fear British action may target the customs house. Gen. Modena, the town’s new governor, is named by Britain as responsible.
Arthur I. Vorys may be named to the customs court bench with Denman as possible appointee seeker. Carmi A. Thompson and Granville W. Mooney hesitate over interior and Porto Rico posts, citing salary and travel concerns. Ohio senators expect swift acceptance and faster decisions on these federal offices.
Special to The Washington Post from Boston says Corneilus Vanderbilt placed an order for six aeroplanes with Mr W Starling Burgess. Delivery is planned for early spring and the machines are billed as the costliest ever built in this country.
The executive board includes Mize Mabel Boardman and Brainard H. Warner, both of Washington, as part of the AGW ware governance.
Senate concurred yesterday in appointing Willis Van Devanter of Wyoming and Joseph Rucker Lamar of Georgia as associate justices of the U S Supreme Court. Nominations sent by President Taft were approved by the judiciary committee at a special session, with oath timing to follow reconvening in January after the holiday recess. Additional five judges for the new court of commerce referred to subcommittees and likely reported before the holidays. In a separate meeting the Admiral George Dewey Naval Corp No 7 elected officers for the year, naming Hennighan as commander and Browning as adjutant among others.
An anonymous letter led to discovery of bloodstained clothing and a broken knife blade hidden on Bellare shore and the arrest of Amorious Attina a Black Hand member charged with murdering forest guard Angelino his wife and six children in September. Police had halted investigations earlier due to Black Hand protection. The letter also names other Black Hand members now sought by authorities.
Earl Martenis aged 17 son of laborer James Martenis of Forest Glen Maryland was killed instantly by an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio express while trying to cross tracks hidden by a slow freight. He ran toward his home and did not see the clear track. Coroner's jury rules skull fracture caused death.
Weather conditions report from the Weather Bureau describes a disturbance moving from the Great Lakes to New England causing west and northwest gales along the middle Atlantic and New England coasts with light snow in the north Atlantic States. A cold wave develops over the region north of the Great Lakes and overspreads the interior of New England, Pennsylvania, New York, and the lake region by night. Storm warnings issued for New England and middle Atlantic coasts. cold-wave warnings for Atlantic states north of Virginia and the upper Ohio Valley. Warmer trends expected southward. Winds vary by coast. steamers to Europe face high winds. Temperature highs and lows recorded. Potomac and Shenandoah rivers clear at Harpers Ferry.
The Rev. Henry Brundage was formally installed yesterday as pastor of Eckington Presbyterian Church in a ceremony attended by prominent Presbyterian ministers. Rev. Charles Wood delivered the charge to the pastor and Rev. Joseph T. Kelly spoke to the congregation.
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