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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
36
A clipped report portrays the Colorado senator contrasting President Roosevelt with Grover Cleveland. It notes claims Congress has the redress and power to curb executive action, while detailing discussions on public authority, inspection, and sentiment shifts in Washington.
Fragmentary OCR passage references a state or national redistricting debate involving representatives and voters. It mentions far reaching questions about district boundaries, voting rights, and eligibility, but is too garbled to extract concrete facts, names, places, or dates. Maintain cautious interpretation of the uncertain material.
A damaged OCR fragment alleges cruel acts involving a man named Ales and other individuals. It references a court or official proceeding with phrases like trial and months, and mentions a verdict or sentence following a trial date. The text is severely garbled and difficult to parse into clear facts or names.
Harvey Hazel, a 17-year-old from Toledo, was found guilty of murdering his mother on January 11 by beating her with a hammer. He received a life sentence after the jury accepted the defense of adolescent insanity. The case drew wide attention as prosecutors argued premeditation and the judge emphasized the severity of the crime.
Congress condensed as Senate actions include Teller defense of information rights and Crum nomination without debate. A bill to correct rank inequities for twenty Army officers was discussed. Agricultural appropriations, retired federal judge salaries, and railroad land rights were considered. House adjourned at 4:29 pm to meet today at noon.
The Ways and Means panel shows rifts that could spark a tariff clash in March when the special session convenes. Standpatters are in the minority as Payn and Dalzell shift positions, with several members advocating downward revisions and new alignments forming within the Republican bloc.
In a Melrose Hotel room Breckinridge County, a wealthy 3-year-old girl named Bessie Schroeter was shot in the back and killed, then the man, Harry Pope, shot himself as hotel staff reached the room. The girl, rushing to the office, fell unconscious on the stairs. A prior quarrel between Pope and the girl’s guardian was noted.
An Albany New York basement store room fire in the capitol building slightly damaged the area. Heat melted pipes and smoke filled the basement as a dozen firemen were overcome and rescued by comrades. Some were revived at a physician’s office across the street and others taken to hospitals. all expected to recover. A protracted Senate debate continued with doors closed and little smoke noted.
Four South Carolina senators Johnston Tillman Money and McLaurin entertained a Senate committee in a four hour closed session on Dr Crum for collector of customs at Charleston. The lively interludes included negro dialect humor minstrel stories and reminiscences of Joe Johnston. Tillman recounted incidents with the President and Taft article debates while other senators debated prosperity in the South and Republican rule. The session ended without a decision and a continuation was set for the next executive phase.
Pittsburgh February 3 grand jury returns new indictments against Councilmen John F Kem John Wasson and William Brand and former bankers William Ramsey and A A Wilson. Charges stem from alleged bribes by German National Bank officials over the city depositories ordinance. Also indicted for conspiracy tied to paving Fourth Avenue with block paving.
A newly issued book by National Tallor is noted along with a Rotary appeal led by the president. The report mentions remedial education and support efforts in Washington and surrounding areas, detailing potential assistance for challenging conditions and outreach.
Wright pilots a Wilber Wrights aircraft equipped with a new motor after a thorough test flight. A large crowd watched the early flights in calm conditions as the machine showed marked improvement over the old engine.
A U S Navy deserter turned himself in at Fredericksburg after deserting from the Tacoma Hamp ton Roads in August 1997. The man, linked to Miss Lynch of Norfolk, had wed in Washington before her death by suicide on January 19. Navy Department records were not filed.
Five thousand Chinese corpses, from buried graves across the United States, are loaded in sealed caskets and pine boxes on the steamer Shimosa. The bodies will be sent to the Flowery Kingdom next Wednesday and redistributed to the localities of origin in China after arrival.
Bryn Mawr College announces a 250000 pledge from the General Education Board toward an enrollment fund, contingent on raising 380000 from other sources by June. Alumnae have contributed about 1000 after five years. The GEB oversees the Rockefeller Foundation’s 4.2 million general education endowment interests.
The sale of two fine collections led by Inte F 8 Benson of Brooklyn NY begins today at Sotheby’s Somerby. Notable prices include a single small silver piece selling between 25 and 50 dollars as the seven day event continues.
The cabinet has decided to accept the tender of Vickers Sons & Maxim for the construction of the new Spanish warships on condition that the firm consents to certain modifications. The contract amount is 340,000,000.
American Tobacco Company declares a 3-A quarterly dividend of 212 percent and an extra dividend of percent on common stock. A year ago quarterly and extra dividends were 12 percent and 12 percent respectively. Previous extra dividends included 7.12 percent three months ago and 9 months ago 5 percent.
A sensational claim promises to cure asthma at home in four to five weeks without leaving work. The Austrian Laboratory in New York dispenses a scientific formula named a certain remedy, offered in two sizes, claimed to prevent choking spells and permanently cure chronic cases. The ad asserts world famous physician research and targets suffering patients in Washington and nearby regions.
In juvenile court Judge DeLacy hears the case of Mary Robinson v James Robinson, a colored couple contending over household support. Mary accuses James of stinginess and withholding meals. The judge admonishes James to provide and share food, ordering him to pay $100 to Mary for a square meal, while noting past shortages and rent concerns.
Three wills were probated naming principal beneficiaries. Conrad Kiefer died January 2 with Rose Liefer named principal beneficiary and executor without bond after a deduction to St Johns Orphansylum. Joseph F Anos’s will leaves entire estate to wife Varia L Amos, appointing her executor without bond. among heirs Olive L Amos and several Amos children share the remainder. Robert L Pendleton named as trustee with Henry Clay and Howard F Johnson as core beneficiaries, in the will of their mother Sarah G Johnson dated July 6 1899 and filed yesterday, with property in Washington and Rockville Md about 1400 dollars.
A Boston woman resembling Jita Nelson faced two habeas corpus hearings over alleged larceny of 3.00. Judges ruled the papers defective and later ordered a second hearing where the suspect was surrendered to police. The defendant’s counsel appealed, and she was released on bail.
Evangelist Bud Robinson dubbed the Walking Bible will open two revival series at Pantersostal Church on D Street near Third Street, with twice daily meetings at 10 am and 7:30 pm continuing through February 22. His unlikely path to literacy began after starting school at 1 year old, learning letters by moonlight from an old Bible, and he now teaches hundreds of passages by heart.
Vice President elect James S Sherman Representative William W Wilson of Illinois and Hebert Van Sanda of Chicago the supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum will be tendered a reception tonight at old Masonic Temple by the Royal Arcanum of the District of Columbia An attractive entertainment and dance program has been arranged to follow the reception.
In Nashville on February 2, the Duncan Cooper trial halted as veniremen ran short. A fifth venire of 500 was ordered, with juror Whitworth questioned over prejudicial remarks about Gov Patterson and the defendants. The panel exhausted, 30 talesmen remained, and a new venire of 41 was drawn to resume proceedings tomorrow.
Prof Tay a renowned Harvard scholar resigns from Hebrew and Oriental language duties at Varvara University to focus on major literary works. Age 72, he has long shaped religious and philosophical writing, with a Civil War service gap. He was born in Norfolk on March 23 1836 and educated at Norfolk Academy the University of Virginia and Berlin University.
Major Frank B Andrews petitions for a writ of habeas corpus claiming wrongful confinement at the government asylum for the insane. Justice Anderson ruled the matter outside jurisdiction and set a February hearing on his sanity, following an order by the Secretary of War and a claim by his wife that he had written threatening letters. Attorneys Thomas and Horigan filed the petition asserting he is cured of mental disease and seeks court review.
Notice states annual meeting of The Washington Post Company stockholders will be held March 11 1909 at The Washington Post Building 1833 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC to elect trustees and consider bylaw amendments and conduct company business John W McLean president Edward McLean secretary Also notice for Washington Alexandria and Mt Vernon Railway Company annual meeting on Tuesday February ? at Mount Vernon Virginia signed by secretary John W ?
Mrs Annie C D Coquuece nee Owens filed in the District Supreme Court for divorce from Daniel W Combett charging desertion and seeking alimony. She cites his salary as assistant entomologist at 1800 and investments totaling about 7500 across Washington DC Illinois and California. She claims he neglects necessities and that she has funds only via a $50 monthly order obtained after a California suit collapsed. Gardiner represents the petitioner.
After a three day session the committee appointed by James Wilson to fix official cotton grades submitted its report. The findings remain secret while Wilson reviews them. Officials pledge secrecy as the department guards the results. The committee reportedly agreed on a standard for naming cotton grades in response to Congress. A separate item notes Judge Nathan Goff plans a nine story fireproof office building in Clarkeburg West Virginia housing a bank and two stores.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin tablets as a fast remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes, promotes appetite, and suggests keeping a supply at home for stomach trouble. The copy emphasizes the candy taste and warns readers of widespread usage.
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