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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
1
Testimony recounts during an autopsy that the body was moved to an upstairs morgue area and later returned to the cemetery. The witness avoided direct answers about locking the room and stated the body was hidden away to prevent discovery. Additional testimony included the undertaker and cemetery records clerk.
The nurse testifies that patent medicines may explain the organ poisoning and the death of an aged man during an inquest in Kansas City. Attorneys for Dr Hyde serve process in a libel suit filed by members of the Swope family against an executor Yaxton. The case seeks $100,000.
Special to Tee Wankinston Post Indianeapella Ind Feb 7 Homer Cope returned to his wife’s home after a feud and shot Mr George Swope dead and wounded Mrs Swope. He then killed his wife and turned the pistol on himself and died. The case centers on a family dispute and a hospital autopsy and testified details at trial.
Miss Beatrice R Snyder of Buffalo suicidally wades into the Niagara River above Prospect Point. A note in her handbag pleads forgiveness and money to her parents. A park officer failed to halt her before she vanished over the falls amid a crowd.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore Feb 15 Gen Leonard Wood, recovering from head surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital after an incident in Cuba, arrived in Baltimore Saturday and underwent treatment. President Taft and War Department officials were informed. condition described as very satisfactory.
Idaho Senator Heyburn storms the floor with a denunciation of loaning government tents to Confederate veterans for an Alabama reunion and urges removal of General Lee’s statue from the Capitol. He clashes with Bankhead and Borah as the chamber votes on the resolution amid tense remarks about loyalty and commemorations from the Civil War era.
Police traced baggage and a bloody hatchet to janitor Petersen after an unidentified woman was found buried beneath concrete and boards in a basement trench. The motive linked to a $2,500 windfall and plans to buy land at Freeport, while arrests include a silent immigrant and a woman tied to the scene.
The German steamship Erika, towing the disabled Varain, heads to Boston with a record salvage haul. Varain carries wool and goods valued near 3000000 dollars, including 16400 bales of Australian wool, making this one of the era’s wealthiest cargo salvages. The tow began after Erika found Varain last week as it departed New York for Kayat and other ports.
In Evansville, the largest elephant at Norris & Row drone became unmanageable from long term rheumatism. A noose and pulleys were used to restrain the animal as horses pulled in opposite directions. One horse dragged back while the other released rope, leaving Fargo dead minutes after the struggle.
Paris announces a naval expansion with 28 battleships 94 submarines and support vessels. The cabinet approves a new law fixing permanent force levels for coast defense distant foreign service and miscellaneous craft, signaling a 28 million dollar expenditure over ten years per La Liberte.
Florence Wilson a 23 year old American woman who eloped with Alfred Vanderbilt's stable manager and later despaired after a contested marriage attempt tried to end her life in a West End hotel. Stranded in London seeking Wilson, she sought aid from Vanderbilt who refused. She overdosed on chloral after a long letter, was found in agony in her room with doctors uncertain of recovery.
London Feb 7. A dispatch from Constantinople to a London news agency reports the powers will propose that Turkey sell Crete to Greece as the best solution to the difficulty. The move aims to end the冲 dispute and restore stability in the Aegean region.
Dorothy Healer displayed a large diamond solitaire at the naval court martial to confirm she had been engaged to Passed Assistant Surgeon Robnett since last November. Dr Cowles and his wife testified to a telephone conversation in which Robnett allegedly used obscene language and threatened Cowles. Miss Hester denied the affair while both sides argued over adjournments and legal motions as witnesses described encounters at a dance and subsequent calls.
Besancon reports a new flood surge driven by rising Doubs river with several metres per hour increase. Fifteen feet above low water expected tomorrow. Residents along the Yivay flee as Paris reports Lepine ill with influenza. Cabinet seeks 4 million in additional relief funding. Flood relief subscriptions exceed BUONO. Water crest causes cave ins and collapsing houses as floods recede.
A Jefferson day banner event for the National Democratic League is set for Indianapolis on April 13, per Secretary Harry B Darling. He notes changes in Washington reflect shifts in the campaign, with mentions of Thiena Clue and Hino tied to Battle Ground.
A House special committee heard testimony about decaying meat supplied to prominent families, including White House occupants during Roosevelt's administration. Food Inspector Dodge described unsanitary beef markets and a demand by customers for unsafe meat. Senate actions on cost of living investigations were delayed as leaders seek a quick, thorough inquiry with June expectations.
King Gus underwent an appendicitis operation after days of internal pain. Doctors diagnosed catarrh of the stomach first, but the need for immediate surgery became clear. Royal family members and officials attended the opera and were summoned to the bedside at 9 PM. Kenyon College Alumni Smoker featured Dr William F Pierce and speakers Bishop Harding and others.
President of the Board of Education appeals for Congressional appropriation as Chamber of Commerce backs efforts to address health risks and substandard school buildings. Officials urge support for retirement funds for teachers and condemn deteriorating facilities forcing rentals and unsafe conditions. Local educators cite expanding needs and rising property values.
The International Harvester Company failed to prove standing in Michigan Circuit Court today. Judge Liemert Smith discharged the suit to collect a note and book account against two Grand Lodge implement dealers, whose attorney argued the plaintiff could not prosecute in this state. The decision appears to hinge on defense viability if pursued further.
A 90 mile Chicago area plan seeks to relieve congestion by building a new subway. The city subway engineer was asked to prepare plans with rough cost estimates from 30 million to 104 million dollars. The initiative, announced tonight, targets a substantial overhaul of the region’s tram networks through a mile long underground line.
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