03 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
1
New York representative accuses a brewery law of creating kaleful loans and insinuations of influence used to obtain licenses. Former inspector Horstmann's letters are admitted into the record as Burke defends accused officials, claiming they were not given time to act.
Samuel T Kalbfus denounces borrowing accusations by Bennet against Kalbfus alleging improper ties between brewing company counsel and excise board. He notes Horstmann’s tactics while arguing for legal protection. Representative Burke cites tax records showing a rise from 8 to 38 million this year due to new commissioners policy relaxing the two thirds rule.
In a floor speech Bennet of New York pressed charges against District commissioners citing a letter by J. Horstmann and accusing Samuel Kalbfus of improper loan dealings. Burke defended the commissioners while a heated exchange over dates and letters followed. Bennet warned of improprieties tied to excise board actions and licensing.
An excise board member questioned the borrowing practices of the Aber Drury Brewing Company, noting trust mortgages arranged through attorney M J Keane. The issues referenced involve Miss Alma M Birth and large sums secured via deeds dated 1908 and 1910, with ties to license decisions. The discussion continues on the second page.
The body of Edward St John, 60, assistant treasurer of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, was found in the surf off Coney Island. Officials say he drowned himself within 34 hours due to a suspected Wall Street speculation shortfall, estimated not over 50 000 dollars, with bonds limited to 3 15 percent. Widowed wife Mrs St John prostrated at Brooklyn home as investigations consider extent of rumored shortage.
Special Cable from The Washington Fest reports Leo Frobenius in West Africa claiming to locate Atlantis in southern Nigeria. He asserts uncovering traces of an ancient urban civilization including quartz pillars granite figures linened clay portraits and glass overlaid pottery with a hollow bronze cast head tattooed.
David De Main of Hartford wagered all he had, $100, on four aces in a hotel poker game. When the four aces showed, the pot stood at $800 but a supposed hotel manager took charge of the money, promising to return it next morning. The man vanished with the funds, leaving De Main waiting.
Mexican rebels cut a rail line and a dynamite train explosion sparked a battle with the Fourteenth Cavalry near Juarez, with thirty two federals believed killed and six insurrectos dead. El Paso residents fled as banks and post offices in Juarez closed for safety. Nurse Miss Annette B. Cowles and Surgeon J J Bush move to aid wounded, while reports from the front describe battle scenes and displaced civilians.
American passengers aided by bystanders as wounded from Juarez and El Paso were treated, with medical aid and blankets provided. Officials say both sides will be treated impartially in El Paso hospitals. Gov Colquitt ordered out the El Paso company of the national guard to guard and aid in preserving order in that city.
In Chicago on February 2, a wealthy North Side woman paid $10,000 after blackmailers threatened to kidnap her two children. Detectives and private investigators have chased leads but have not traced the culprits. The mother, living in terror, has spent a large sum on protection.
Warrants issued for seven officers and Du Pont staff plus James Healing owner of the lighter Katherine W. for manslaughter and explosives permit violations after a Jersey City explosion. Prosecution cites unlawful dumping of giant powder at Pier 7 and cites interstate issues while the railroad argues it is not responsible once a car is sealed and delivered. Healing admits no license to carry explosives and notes prior licensing confusion. CONTINUES ON THIRD PAGE.
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports a new treatment by Dr Schafer of Bakersfield that uses serum formed from bacterial exudations to halt growth. Nine pneumonia patients improved after injections, with several cures within 24 hours. a tuberculosis case and typhoid cases also showed rapid improvement.
Special cables report that Dowager Queen Alexandra will not attend the coronation of King George V. Rumors of friction with Queen Mary circulated after King Edward's funeral, with Alexandra's actions seen as challenging the sovereign and objections to the title queen mother noted.
A Washington Post sourced letter warns that Lord Decies must not wed Miss Gould. The note, written on Hoffman House stationery, claims to address American society and politics, asserting the marriage will not take place amid a push by American girls for American society.
Brigadier General James Allen told the Senate committee that the War Department will advertise for bids on twelve aeroplanes for the signal corps at the end of March. He urged aviation experiments in the army appropriation bill and proposed establishing several aerodromes including one near Washington at College Park.
The Washington Post reports St Louis eyes Irene Ilin for a Saturday marriage to Frederick Allen of New York. Wealth represented by guests totals $250 million. Attendees include Mrs William G Rockefeller and Mrs Henry Dibblee, sister of the late Marshall Field. Percy Rockefeller leads the New York contingent with other notable figures.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania dated February 2 authorities announce the barrel murder victim is likely Miss Bertha Garlow, a West Hazleton woman who vanished years ago. She reportedly knew Black Hand gang secrets and her burned body was found jammed in a sugar barrel on Ebervale Mountain. One shoe and a necklace survived.
In a heated gathering of about 160 Republicans, the House caucus adopted Campbell’s Kansas plan to fix membership at 391, after initially defeating it 56 to 91 and later approving 70 to 55. The session debated census-based representation, with Crumpacker outlining a 433-member baseline and shifts to keep 391, amid clashes over anti-disfranchisement measures in the South.
Col Luke Emerson of Pike County Missouri says he will supply two Missouri mules for Champ Clark to ride down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol on the day he is elected Speaker. He claims Clark promised this five years ago and notes the mules are ready and well fed.
Mankato Minnesota February 2 Doctors report a rapid tetanus cure after injecting Epsom salts into the spinal column. Doctors refused to reveal names citing ethics. A man who lost a finger in a corn shredder reportedly recovered after surgical treatment and the salt injection."
In a compact page, items report Bennet’s aggressive stance in the House, a $60 debt noted as the death by own action, and threats from Mexican rebels toward Juarez amid ongoing political tension.
In Rockville Maryland a preliminary hearing set Peyton Whalen Joseph Whalen and Joshua Offutt for assault with intent to kill and maim on Virginia lawyer Richard G C Moncure. Judge Reading raised bail to 1000 dollars and praised the offense as heartless and outrageous while crowds cheered in court. Moncure, battered and bandaged, testified to a broken nose and possible eye damage as witnesses said Whalen instigated the trouble and struck Moncure already leaving the court.
Dr Pantchenko testified as star witness in the Bouturlin murder case in St Petersburg. He admitted to killing for hire and to offers of bribes from Count de Lassy, while asserting hypnotic influence and cholera bacilli methods. The trial highlighted a web of intrigue involving Russian nobility, heirs, and rumored royal connections.
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