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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
9
A杂 fragment summarises a debate on the president's rights. It notes comparisons with Grover Cleveland, mentions Congress redress and inspection powers, and references a 1886 letter defending the executive's action.
Fragmented text references a political inquiry or committee proceeding involving districts and voters. Mentions a governor, president, and various duties but content is garbled, unclear, and lacks coherent facts or outcomes.
Disjointed text shows references to alleged cruelties and trial events. Mentions a person connected to a case and a timeline with dates and locations, but content is heavily garbled with missing words and stray letters. No clear names or concrete facts could be established.
Harvey Hazel, 14, found guilty of murdering his mother in Toledo Ohio after beating her with a hammer. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Ohio State Penitentiary at Columbus. The trial drew attention due to adolescent insanity defenses and local reactions.
The Senate discussed the Bacon resolution and asserted information rights of executive departments. Crum nomination approved in executive session. A bill to correct rank inequities for twenty Army officers was considered after departments failed to follow local promotion practices. Adjournment noted at 29 pm with House to meet at noon.
The Ways and Means Committee divisions widen on tariff policy ahead of a March special session. Republican members show a minority standpat faction opposing major downward revisions, with Payne and Dalzell shifting positions and others leaning toward policy changes to ease tariffs.
The Washington Post reports Harry Pope, a wealthy young man, shot 3 year old Bessie Schroeter at the Melrose Hotel and then killed himself as hotel staff arrived. The girl, rushing to the office, fainted unconscious. A quarrel preceded the deadly incident.
A blaze in Albany New York damaged a basement store room of the capitol building. Dozen firemen were overcome by heat and smoke while fighting the flames and were rescued. Some were treated in a physician's office across the street and others rushed to hospitals. most are expected to recover. A protracted senate debate continued as smoke filled the chamber.
Four hours of Senate behind closed doors discussed the Dr Crum nomination for collector of customs at Charleston amid minstrel style tales. Senators Johnston Tillman Money and McLaurin entertained with Southern anecdotes while debates on Crum and related politics continued, no decision reached.
New indictments by the grand jury name Councilmen John F Kem John Wasson and William Brand along with former bankers William Ramsey and A A Wilcox in a bribery case tied to German National Bank officials and the city depositories ordinance. A second charge alleges conspiracy in pushing paving block ordinance for a section of Fourth Avenue.
New book is issued by national president and Rotary SM appeals as president to support remedial education. The text references Terretents of Ue Nee and conditions in Wash aston and other places, noting efforts to help in challenging weather conditions.
Wright operates a Wilber Wrights plane fitted with a new motor. After a thorough test flight this afternoon the craft completed the first of a series of flights before a large crowd of spectators. Wright accompanied by Simon Monts.
A U S Navy deserter who fled from Tacoma and Hampton Roads in August 1997 has given himself up in Fredericksburg. The man arrived with Miss Lynch of Norfolk and reportedly wed in Washington before January 19. Navy Department records were not filed.
News item reports a shipment of 5,000 Chinese corpses sent from buried grounds across the United States. They are placed in sealed caskets, packed in pine boxes labeled with each deceased's name and history, and stored between decks aboard the steamer Shimosa bound for China where the bodies will be sent to their origins.
Bryn Mawr College announced that the General Education Board, overseeing the Rockefeller foundation for higher education, would contribute 250000 toward an enrollment fund if 380000 is raised from other sources by June 21 1980. Alumnae have raised 1000 after nearly five years of effort. The board oversees the interest on the 4200000 Rockefeller gift for general educational purposes.
The sale of a two‑piece collection of Greek coins formed by Inte Benson of Brooklyn NY began today at Sothebys Somes in London. A single small silver piece brought 9 to 50, prices varied among pieces, and the sale will run seven days.
The cabinet accepts the tender of Vickers Sons Maxim for the new Spanish warships subject to modifications. The contract value cited is 340000000.
American Tobacco Company declared a quarterly dividend of 212 percent and an extra dividend of a percent on its common stock. A year ago the company paid a quarterly dividend of 12 percent and an extra dividend of 12 percent. Prior extra dividends were 712 percent three months ago, six months ago 7 percent, and nine months ago 5 percent.
This advertisement claims a world famous specialist developed a non patent scientific asthma cure usable at home in four to five weeks. It states the Austrian Laboratory in New York dispenses the treatment through Gram’s drug store and promises relief from night choking spells, with a 2 size option lasting a month for chronic cases.
In a juvenile court session Judge DeLacy hears James Robinson accused by his wife Mary of failing to support her. Mary calls him a stingy black man who withholds meals. The judge rules James must provide Mary a square meal and pay her $100 a month.
Rose Liefer named principal beneficiary in Conrad Kiefer will dated March 18 1903 after a 5 deduction to St Johns Orphanage. Joseph F Anos will dated September 21 1908 leaves entire estate to wife Varia L Amos who is executor without bond. $0 cash to daughter Olive L Amos. remainder to be shared by Amos children Lucian James Joseph Ralph Claude Ferdinand. Robert L Pendleton named trustee. Henry Clay and Howard F Johnson named as core beneficiaries in Sarah G Johnson will dated July 6 1899 with property in Washington and Rockville Md valued about 1400. sons named executors.
A Boston court held two habeas corpus hearings for a woman resembling Jita Nelson arrested for alleged larceny of 3.00. Lawyers Osher and Kelly challenged the writs as defective and the replica’s resemblance hindered identification. Judge Cla Kang dismissed the first hearing, prompting an immediate second hearing. The woman was surrendered to Police Inspector Burr, and after an appeal she was released on bail.
Evangelist Bud Robinson known as the Walking Bible will open two revival series at Panterostal Church on D Street near Third Street tonight. Meetings run twice daily at 10 am and 7:36 pm and continue through February 22. Robinson, once a cowboy and big‑reader, learned to read by moonlight from an old Bible and can now recite about 600 passages with chapter and verse.
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 the 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 trial of Col Duncan Cooper Rodin J Cooper and John D Sharp stalled after a lack of veniremen. A fifth venire of 500 men was ordered while juror Whitworth faced charges over prejudicial remarks about Gov Patterson. The panel remained short, with 30 talesmen from the fourth venire still to be seated, and the court adjourned for the night pending further selection and witness testimony.
Prof Tay, a Harvard educated scholar aged 72, resigns the chair of Hebrew and Oriental languages at Varvara University to focus on literary works. His career spans half a century with Civil War service, and he has written extensively on religious and philosophical topics. He was born in Norfolk on March 23, 1836. His brother Walter Tay teaches at the University of North Carolina. Mrs William E B Lamar of Florida is named as his niece.
Maj Frank B Andrews petitions for a writ of habeas corpus claiming wrongful detention at a government asylum for the insane. Justice Anderson ruled that a patient admitted by order of the Secretary of War falls outside court jurisdiction, setting Feb court date to determine his sanity and potential need for further inquiry. Soldiers Thomas and Horigan represent him as his wife had alleged threatening letters.
Notice of annual meeting of Washington Post Company stockholders on March 11 1909 at the Washington Port Building 1833 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC to elect trustees directors amend bylaws and transact company business including other officers and items as needed. John W McLean president Edward McLean secretary.
Mrs Annie C D Coquuere seeks divorce from Daniel W Combett in the District Supreme Court citing desertion and requesting alimony. She states Combett, an assistant entomologist, earns 1800 dollars with investments about 7500 across DC Illinois and California. She claims he provides little for her and attempts reconciliation failed. Gardiner represents the petitioner.
James Wilson sits on the agriculture committee’s work on standard grades for cotton. After three days the committee reported to Wilson and the Secretaries, with secrecy pledged by Agricultural Department officials. The committee reportedly unanimously approved official standards for nine or more cotton grades as required by Congress. A separate project awards plans for a nine story fireproof office building in Clarkeburg, West Virginia for Judge Nathan Goff, with lower floors housing a bank and two stores.
An old advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises relief within five minutes, claims inexpensive 60 cent cases, and compares Triangule tablets to candy while asserting broad stomach cleansing benefits.
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