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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
1
Proceedings focus on whether the physician’s counsel blocked testimony and if Hyde’s intent was determined. The coroner’s inquiry into Chrisman Swope’s death involves testimony about the sick room scene, with prosecutors withholding plans for the future and multiple legal maneuvers by defense and state attorneys.
A disjointed excerpt discusses teaching boys to fight and develop savage instincts as part of education. It references Professor Maison, Wisconsin, and child psychology ideas about early instinct development and its impact on athletic and intellectual progress.
In Mexico City February the National line engineers and conductors reached a peace pact. The agreement was signed amid reports of near resignations, though officials deny concessions. Both sides refuse to disclose terms.
Former President Fairbanks plans a Rome visit and Protestants church address while Vatican relations stir messages. Cablegrams laud his stance toward the Vatican and Protestant appeal. The Pope regrets the blocked audience amid enduring tensions with Protestant denominations.
The House rivers and harbors committee neared final action on a 40.006 million dollar bill funding Mississippi Missouri and Ohio river improvements and a Lockport Utica waterway study. It authorizes a five member board led by a war department chief to coordinate with Illinois and other parties while protecting US interests and outlining cooperation conditions.
A house suffered its seventh wreck as a rail car tipped and plunged, injuring its occupant and causing damage totaling about 100 dollars. The occupant’s mother, elderly, was not harmed, and none of the fourteen passengers nearby faced danger.
Ten midstepmen resigned after failing the recent semiannual exams. Names include Fratehass-Davit Gratton Penniss and others, with details failing to pass examinations cited. The resignations were accepted this morning amid the ongoing examination enforcement.
Mrs Mary Booth over 60, long a mission teacher, becomes heiress to a fortune from George D Nelson of Springfield Mass. Nelson's 56,000,000 estate is channeled through attorney H C King who sought a contingent fee. Nelson was Emma G Vinton's coachman and Mrs Vinton’s sister had been his ally, tying Booth to the will and the money.
The Iowa supreme court upheld the Carson removal law allowing public officials to be removed for intoxication. The decision confirms the ouster of Henderson as mayor of Marengo and holds that drinking affects a candidate’s qualifications for office. Even if the electorate supports him, the fault can still lead to removal.
Stewart of New York conferred with President Taft about welcoming former President Roosevelt on his return to the United States. The plan calls for a brief reception not exceeding one day, with Roosevelt visiting Taft first and a fleet of admirers meeting him at the landing. An eight day parade and a dinner are noted in the arrangements.
Charles P Montgomery, adviser to the Treasury Department, is en route to New Orleans to aid the United States district attorney presenting evidence to the Federal grand jury. He was dispatched at the request of Attorney General Wieckeranam and carries Treasury papers related to the investigation.
The Fifth Avenue Association, formed to beautify the avenue, adopted resolutions demanding stronger police protection and more street lighting after robberies. Magistrate Cornell ruled Fifth Avenue unsafe for well to do men after 9 pm, highlighting ongoing crime concerns.
Joseph Harlan, a consumptive, shot his wife and then killed himself in New York tonight. The wife died instantly. Harlan was taken to Bellevue Hospital. Earlier he had been treated for tuberculosis at St Luke's Hospital. A nurse had warned him that returning home with him would endanger her health.
Special to The Washington Post reports David Burchee a laboring silverware salesman and an inventor attempted to kill himself after a hotel dispute over a $138 bill at the Raymond Hotel on 23rd Street. In a suicide note he urged youth to save money until they are old enough to enjoy life, lamenting he had outlived his usefulness and was a stranger among strangers. His effects included a fez and badge.
Clark Howell editor of the Atlanta Constitution and National Democratic committeeman, a director of the Associated Press, underwent appendectomy at his home in Atlanta. Surgeon Floyd McRae performed the delicate procedure after severe abdominal pain delayed hospital transfer. The appendix was in bad condition but the operation was announced a success.
A Paris dispatch reports former Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey attempting suicide by strangling himself. A servant stopped the act and he was placed in a straitjacket for restraint.
Senate passes a cost of living investigation bill to study prices for essentials. A seven member select committee is to be chaired possibly by Senator Lodge or Senator Gallinger with Elkins opposing the Lodge selection. The probe will cover wages salaries tariffs and markets, plus farm and factory costs, including leather boots steel and beef.
The Wisconsinepublica Club of Maehington last evening elected officers and discussed strengthening the Republican organization. WH Becker urged Taft club organization. officers include President Virlyp Buettner and final tea president Byron J Erne. secretary Oscar Thompson treasurer Charles Becker delegates Philip Buettner A E Cowles Charles Becker.
Police failed to find any trace of the intruder who entered the residence of Right Rev Alfred Harding Episcopal bishop of Washington at 197 Massachusetts Avenue around 1 a m. The burglar ransacked closets and rooms for more than an hour but nothing appeared missing, a rumor suggests the thief may have escaped unseen.
Dispatch from Lograno reports a town riot against the city government in which the mayor and two judges were mortally wounded after a gun assault. Two councilmen and two rioters are seriously wounded with several shots exchanged amid the unrest in the Lograno province.
Special to The Washington Post reports Alexander R. Peacock of Pittsburg uncovered a $250000 embezzlement by trusted staff. He forced signovers, watched alleged excesses at the Hotel Lincoln, and exposed a golf club mask ball scandal featuring Salome dancers and young men among Pittsburg’s wealthiest set.
Board actions will end free elective courses in the college of arts and sciences at Harvard University at the close of the current term. The new policy will restructure the core curriculum with two sequential years of study and required credits. Departments report varied attendance and student enrollment between one and two seventy.
Cleveland police say a man named George Honcarde, 29, murdered John Ianowski and his Polish wife for failing to repay a $60 debt. The suspect allegedly waited at their home Sunday night and killed the woman with a gas pipe after a failed money demand, with the man dying after a struggle.
Special cable from London reports the Osborne naval college at the Isle of Wight has closed due to influenza and pneumonia. About a hundred cadets, including Prince Albert of Wales, are to be removed, while others are sent home. The measure follows an influenza epidemic affecting the school.
In Southeast Washington a laborer known as Boots delivered a spectacle of gluttonous eating. He consumed two gallons of beer with a ham, spinach, onions, and various seasonings, washing it down with water. The event drew onlookers as wagers changed hands and locals debated a title for his eating prowess.
Washington and Alexandria residents plan to fund a 36 mile asphalt highway with 20 foot driveways and granite blocks for durability. Preliminary estimates place costs around 550,000, with Virginia support and a countywide canvass to raise about 20,000 from local subscribers.
President Gallandet announced a faculty panel would estimate fire damage and prepare an appeal to Congress for urgent funds to delay repayment on a burned building. Students displaced by the blaze are sheltered in the library and main building recligation rooms as the fire department battles the flames.
A concert event at Temple Baptist Church under the Ladies Missionary Society. Weather did not dampen spirits as members loaned autos to support the push for swel. Director Mis Wo Henderson led a wealth of talent with generous applause from Mesdames Bertha Tilden FP Gilmore Grace Jackson Bertie Thompson Helen Dodge Grace Adams and others. Participants included Lasalle Spier George Provost Whittemore and Williams.
Chinese merchants refused to sell on the eve, as the lunar new year began, and families dressed in their finest garments. Neighbors exchanged greetings and blessings after midnight while laundries and shops stood quiet, marking a restrained but festive turning of the year.
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