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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
1
Wilson accuses a former senator of speechmaking for an ally and says a public display undermined a doctor’s judgment. He also claims the former president of Princeton called the primary a farce and challenges the governor-elect to name the man who spoke for the former senator.
Former Senator James Smith Jr of Newark weighs in with a published statement amid a New Jersey senatorial controversy. He criticizes Dr. Wilson and outlines stance on tariffs and state rights, urging a compromise candidate acceptable to both sides. A long political dispute centers on possible legislative selection rather than a direct election.
Washington dispatch reports rumors of cabinet reshuffles near March. Knox debates retirement while Ballinger and MacVeagh are expected to go. Wilson may stay longer. Dickinson appears most likely to leave only if Tennessee Senate seat opens, with Taft eyeing three to four changes and Meyer keeping Navy post.
Nine guests witness a knife duel between John Ambrosia and Angelo Appitto at Appitto's home on 471 Street Southwest. Ambrosia fires a pistol, mortally wounding Appitto who lies in Emergency Hospital. Ambrosia flees as police arrest nine Italians. Feud stemmed from insults to Appitto’s family and threats to expel Ambrosia from the community.
A political dispute centers on claims of a Hudson county pact during a senatorial campaign. The speaker denies pressuring or authorizing remarks about a candidate's intentions and challenges Dr. Wilson to name the informants. He asserts no agreement existed to secure Hudson votes and cites loyalty to party and friends as reasons behind support. The matter is noted as continued on the fourth page.
Representative-elect Victor E Berger denounces Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller in a Christmas letter to Socialists. He cites Carnegie’s income from steel and profits, and Rockefeller’s vast wealth, accusing them of exploiting tariffs and industry. He warns Carnegie risks disgrace if he does not act, and questions Rockefeller’s benevolence while noting their long histories of wealth accumulation.
N G Nelson of Blamarck North Dakota, 55, was robbed of 4400 in bills by two confidence men in a revolving door of a Minneapolis building. Nelson had met a cordial stranger who urged investment in stocks and bonds and arranged a follow up meeting. He was jostled and relieved of the money as he entered the door.
Fear 25 men aboard the 400 ton St Denis are lost as wreckage marked St Denis is found near Cape Scott on Vancouver Island. A wireless report from the Tees confirms the sighting offshore and the Aymerte reported a large mass at sea. The vessel was overdue from Victoria to Los Angeles.
Hattie LeBlanc, cleared of murder charges in the Clarence Glover case, crossed into Maine from Canada and was told she would not be permitted to reenter the United States. Immigration officials cited relationships with Glover as the basis for the action.
Father Alfani reports experiments at the Leaning Tower of Pisa using a self invented trepidometer to measure vibrations from ringing the bells. He finds oscillations are insignificant even when bells rang continuously, and concludes no risk to tower stability. Bell ringing ban will be withdrawn.
London police officer Haytread pursued a robber today and faced four gunshots. The assailant pressed the revolver to the officer's forehead and pulled the trigger, but the cartridge jammed and did not explode, sparing the officer's life.
Dayton Ohio December 2 The Wright Company will pay an annuity of about 1000 to the widow and two children of Ralph Johnstone the aviator killed in a Wright biplane at Denver The amount will be placed with an insurance company in New York Florida's Famous Trains 90 m 420 am Superior Rand ay Equipment and Service via Atlantic Coast Line US New York ave nw
Dr. Thomas W. Clark of Lakewood says cats spread tuberculosis after studying over 100 feline autopsies. He cites a patient from a family with TB and asserts germs were found in all examined cats, with about 30 percent seriously ill.
Clayton Ga December 26 Miss Martha Wooten after rejecting Samuel Algory drew a revolver when he advanced with a knife threatening to kill her. She fired killing him in the Wooten parlor where friends gathered. The couple had been engaged until two weeks ago.
Brisbane dispatch dated December 26 reports that Panape natives revolted and killed four Europeans and five friendly natives while Advit steamer service brings the news. Boston meanwhile quotes Foreign Secretary Barton noting the uprising and the withdrawal of American missionaries years prior.
Norfolk Va December 26 United States sailors from eight ships send Christmas gifts to John D Rockefeller and Miss Helen Gould in gratitude for kindness A flower stand was sent to Rockefeller and a fern dish to Miss Gould in return she sends a shuffleboard with pin attachment to the naval YMCA
A demented man fired about a dozen shots at the Rockefeller summer home in Forest Hill near Cleveland. Keeper Knapp, Marshal Stamberger, and others pursued the intruder who escaped after entering the grounds. Extra guards were placed around the house as the Rockefellers remain in the East.
New York report describes maids Hortense and Mary receiving gingham aprons as Christmas gifts from John D. Rockefeller at Forest Hill. Angered by the perceived insignificance, the two women compare their aprons and tear them to shreds in the hall, one apron worth about 30 cents.
E B Peterson secretary of Boston Y M C A religious work and Miss Lilla Paul of Allston drowned after breaking through thin ice on the Charles River basin near Sher perm street. The bodies were recovered. Miss Paul was studying at Deaconess Hospital to become a nurse.
Report from Chihuahua cites heavy fighting near Mal Paso with 80 federal troops and Juarez police rushing to the hills. Wood choppers with burros sparked panic after a suspected rebel movement. a Col Durante was later reported killed near Ojinaga as federals retreat. An American engineer arriving from the scene notes Navarro’s force at about 300, with hopes to restore field communications.
Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City reports anti American sentiment at a bullfight honoring visiting Japanese naval officers. Cheers for Japan were followed by calls to down Americans and subsequent boos when Japan was praised, signaling shared Mexican resentment of Americans. A separate fire at 217 Second Street Southeast caused $1,000 in damage due to a defective gas fixture. insurance covers the loss.
Index to today’s issue highlights proceedings as Smith arraigns Dr. Wilson. Other items include cabinet rumors denied, Mexico duels, airship ascent to 11 474 feet, and theater fire checked. Also notes on Taft and Roosevelt, Bonilla leading rebels, and various society events.
The Chinese throne responds to the national assembly crisis with a firm but noncommittal edict seen as a pledge to prepare for a program and ultimately a constitutional cabinet. The assembly withholds its memorial amid the edict while Prince Ching is praised and his resignation rejected.
Speciel dispatch from Louisville reports Kentucky’s deadly Christmas season with ten killed and many injured in mountain districts. Incidents include Luther Weaver shot dead at a Monticello dinner, a fatal dance fight in Montgomery county injuring several, and a 16 year old found dead near Columbia. Earlington saw a fatal street confrontation between Marion Long and Marshal Hamby. Owensboro saw Mack Fuel killed and Marshal Tom Sampson dying after a street clash. In Qwingsville, Lee Ramsey and Henry Apperson were fatally wounded in a knife fight while motives remain unclear.
French aviator Latham and his passenger Antoinette were hurled from an up 11474 feet ascent when wind rose and motor failed. The machine descended uncontrollably, but the aviator escaped injury as the craft crashed to the earth.
Arch Hoxsey set 11 474 feet in Los Angeles California on December 26. J Armatron of Drexel posted 9 970 feet in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on November 23. Ralph Johnstone reached 9 714 feet at Belmont Park New York on October 31. Henry Wynnamalen climbed 9 186 feet at Pussy France on September 20. Ralph Johnstone logged 8 471 feet at Middle Tule Village L J on October 28. Leon Morane's 3 471 feet flight occurred at Deauville France on September 3. J Armstrong of Drexel attained 7 105 feet at Belmont Park New York on an October date. J Armstrong Drexel also 6 750 feet in Lanark Scotland on August 13. Walter Brookins reached 6 175 feet at Atlantic City New Jersey on July 9.
Arch Hoxsey of the Wright team soared over two miles into the sky at Aviation Field Los Angeles reaching 11 474 feet surpassing Le Gagneux record at Pau France The crowd cheered as Hoxsey descended in a series of spirals and was carried on shoulders before the grandstand Despite the cold wind and near freezing conditions he pressed on to set the record and urged spectators to move in one direction during the celebration Latham's Antoinette monoplane was wrecked in the gale that accompanied the test continuations noted on the following page
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