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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
18
A lengthy analysis compares the present executive’s actions with Grover Cleveland’s stance of 1886 and argues Congress can redress. The piece quotes senators and experts, noting hopes for a shift in sentiment and urging restraint while maintaining parliamentary rigor.
Fragmentary lines reference a state district issue involving redrawing boundaries for a New York area. Mentions governors, juries, and votes. Core facts unclear due to garbled OCR. no clear names, dates, or outcomes discernible.
A damaged OCR text fragments describe alleged cruelty involving multiple parties with references to trials and court actions. The readable portions mention investigations, potential hearings, and unnamed individuals facing legal scrutiny. The incomplete content limits precise details but indicates a formal process and scheduled proceedings.
Harvey Hazel, a 16 year old from Toledo, was found guilty of murdering his mother by hammer beating on January 11. He received a life sentence in the Ohio State Penitentiary at Columbus. The trial drew wide attention due to the adolescent insanity defense and surrounding involvement in a union led convention.
The Senate condensed session saw Senator Teller defend executive access to information and the Crum nomination proceed without debate. A bill to correct promotion inequities for twenty Army officers was discussed. The agricultural appropriation bill received review but no action. Bills on retirement pay for federal judges, land surveys, and rail right of way forfeiture were considered. The House adjourned at 1:29 pm to reconvene at noon.
Differences grow among Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee over tariff policy. A bitter fight is anticipated when the tariff bill is brought to the House in the March special session. Standpatters show a minority alignment while reformers shift positions on downward revisions.
The Washington Post report states Harry Pope, son of wealthy Breckinridge residents, shot 3 year old Bessie Schroeter in the back at the Melrose Hotel and then killed himself as hotel staff reached the room. The girl descended to the office, collapsed unconscious. A prior quarrel with Pope is noted.
A fire in Albany New York damaged a basement store room of the state capitol leaving a dozen firefighters overcome by heat and smoke. Firefighters evacuated and revived several at a nearby physician’s office while others were taken to hospitals, with all expected to recover. A prolonged Senate debate continued as smoke filled the chamber with doors closed.
Four hours of Senate behind closed doors discussing the Crum nomination for Collector of Customs in Charleston included Southern senators Johnston Tillman Money and McLaurin telling stories and negro dialect tales. The session featured reminiscences of past controversies and humorous anecdotes as leaders sparred over open discussion and quorum while Republican-leaning members pressed for public debate.
Feb 3 grand jury in Pittsburg returned new indictments against councilmen John F Kem John Wasson and William Brand and former bankers William Ramsey and A A Wilkox. Indictments allege bribery by German National Bank officials relating to city depositories ordinance. Also charges conspiracy over passage of ordinance authorizing paving a portion of Fourth Avenue with paving block.
A report notes a new book issued by Nat rl Ntallor and other figures, with a preface by a president, discussing remedial education and Rotary SM appeal. It references dates, locations, and efforts to aid in challenging conditions and public welfare projects.
Wilbur Wright unveils a newly equipped aircraft motor after a thorough test flight. A large crowd gathers to watch the first in a series of demonstrations as Wright takes the air for a brief ascent under favorable conditions.
A U S Navy deserter from Tacoma in Hampton Roads area surrendered in Fredericksburg Virginia. He had deserted in August 1997 and remained at large until today. The Navy Department was not filing further charges at this time.
Five thousand Chinese corpses disinterred from U S burial grounds travel on the steamer Shimosa, sealed in caskets and pine boxes labeled with names and histories. They will be sent to China upon arrival, returning to the localities of origin.
Bryn Mawr College announced that the General Education Board, tied to the Rockefeller fund for higher education, agreed to contribute $250000 toward an enrollment fund if $380000 is raised from other sources by June 21 1980. Alumnae have raised $1000 in nearly five years. The General Education Board handles the interest from the $4.2 million Rockefeller gift for general educational purposes.
The sale of two fine collections of Greek coins, formed by I. F. Benson of Brooklyn, NY, began today at Sothebys Somes. Small silver specimens sold from 9 to 50, with overall attracting notable prices as the seven day sale commences.
The cabinet accepts Vickers Sons & Maxim tender for building new Spanish warships on condition they agree to specified modifications. The contract value is 340,000,000.
American Tobacco Company announced a 3-A quarterly dividend of 2.12 percent and an extra dividend of percent on its common stock. A year earlier the company paid a quarterly dividend of 0.12 percent and an extra dividend of 12 percent. The record notes multiple past extra dividends: three and six months ago at 7.12 percent and nine months ago 5 percent.
An advertisement claims a world famous specialist developed a non patent science formula to cure most asthma cases at home in four to five weeks. It says the treatment stops nightly choking spells and suits mild to chronic sufferers, available from Austrian Laboratory in New York and distributed locally.
In juvenile court Judge DeLacy hears Mary Robinson charge against James Robinson for neglecting support and stinginess. The judge scolds James for eating most of the food and orders him to provide $100 to Mary to ensure she has meals.
Three wills are probated. Conrad Kiefer’s will dated March 18 1903 provides $5 to St Johns Orphan asylum, remainder to his widow Mrs Kiefer as executor without bond. Joseph F Anos’s will dated September 21 1908 bequeaths all to wife Varia L Amos who is executor without bond. one property in Washington and Prince George counties, Md, plus $0 cash to daughter Olive L Amos, remainder to be split among children Lucian I James E Joseph R Ralph W Claude B and Ferdinand Amos. Robert L Pendleton named trustee. Henry Clay and Howard F Johnson named as core beneficiaries in Sarah G Johnson’s will dated July 6 1999 filed yesterday. estate includes property in Washington and Rockville Md worth about $1400. sons named executors.
Florence sits on one woman whose marked resemblance to Jita Nelson led to arrest on a three dollar larceny charge. Two habeas corpus hearings were held by Justice Et nough with lawyers claiming papers defective and misidentification. The judge dismissed the matter, then another immediate hearing released the woman to the police.
Evangelist Bud Robinson, nicknamed the Walking Bible, opens two revival series at Panterostal Church on D Street near Third Street tonight. Meetings run twice daily at 10 am and 7:36 pm through February 22. Robinson, once a cowboy and shiner, learned to read by moonlight from an old Bible and can recall hundreds of passages.
Vice President-elect James S Sherman will be the guest at a reception tonight at the old Masonic Temple hosted by the Royal Arcanum in the District of Columbia. Representative William W Wilson of Illinois and Herbert Van Sanda of Chicago will be present, with an attractive entertainment and dance program planned to follow the reception.
Nashville Feb 2 jurors extended to eleven after two new talesmen were added in the Carmack case proceedings. The Whitworth prejudice hearing continues, with juror No 10 testifying he read nothing of the case and would weigh only law and evidence. The panel exhausted, a fifth venire of 500 men ordered. another panel of 41 talesmen drawn for later examination.
Prof Toy, a renowned Hebrew and Oriental languages scholar aged 72, resigns from Varvara University to pursue literary works. A Harvard veteran, he has long shaped religious and philosophical writing, with ties to Walter Tay of UNC and Norfolk origins. Mrs William E. B. Lamar, Florida representative’s wife, is noted as a relative.
Maj Andrews petitions for a writ of habeas corpus claiming unjust detention at the government asylum for the insane. Justice Anderson rules that an asylum admission by order of the Secretary of War lies outside his jurisdiction, set for February court appearance to determine sanity after his wife alleged threatening letters and lawyers cite cure of mental illness.
Notice of annual meeting in Washington DC and Mount Vernon VA for Washington Post Company and Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company. Elect trustees for one year and consider bylaw amendments. Meetings set for March 11 1909 and February 2 at offices in Washington Port Building and Mount Vernon office. John W McLean president Edward McLean secretary.
Mrs Annie C D Coquuere nee Owens files in the District Supreme Court for divorce from Daniel W Combett citing desertion and seeks alimony. She alleges Combett, an entomologist with $1800 salary, has $7500 in investments and earns about $10 monthly from outside work but fails to provide necessities. She married him February 1 1896 in Washington and lived with him until October 31. A prior California suit by Combett reportedly failed. Gardiner to represent the petitioner.
A three day session ends with the committee on cotton grades submitting its findings to James Wilson. Officials pledge secrecy as the Agriculture Department and Secretary refuse to disclose conclusions. The panel reportedly approved an official standard for the several cotton grades called for by Congress. In a separate note, Judge Nathan Goff hires a contractor to erect a nine story fireproof office building in Clarkeburg West Virginia with two banks and two stores on the lower floor.
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin or Triangular Dipase pills as fast relief for dyspepsia. It claims digestion starts within five minutes, leaves the stomach feeling clean, and boosts appetite, with a candy like taste and minimal cost.
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