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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1910
Page
11
Protesters in Puerto Rico challenge modifications to the Foraker Act urged by Secretary Dickinson. The scene includes speeches and civic groups pressing for broader autonomy.
The fragment describes a half mile swim under ice and a disputed distance cited by officials. It mentions Ham, Sob Nh, and Hudson Pore with unclear details about who measured the course and whether a record was intended.
The record notes a death discovered Tuesday in a home at Woberken fields. The deceased was found upright, with one arm resting on a lamp and the other on a table. The coroner lists the Van Valke nberg estate as the associated party and cites possible cause of death as accidental.
An advertisement asserts that war baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle applications of Cuticura Ointment instantly renew and cure skin conditions. It claims the method is highly effective, offering guaranteed relief from war wounds, itching, and crusted humors in most cases.
A trial bottle of Omega Oil is claimed to reduce throat inflammation and relieve the trouble. The advertisement states it stops irritation and provides relief for ease of throat discomfort with a noted benefit.
Special to The Washington Pass reports two morphine assisted deaths. Caspa Jackson and John Vines allegedly administered the drug to Potts of Columbus and Heitz, with police stating both men faced serious charges. Jackson admitted a small dose, while Vines died shortly after. Authorities believe the injections were not intended to kill.
Wilbur Wright receives the Langley Memorial Medal for aeronautics crediting his work. He breaks a speech record by talking nearly five minutes at a Smithsonian event with the board of regents and notable attendees. Wright promises to pursue air efficient designs and aims to build twenty five airplanes before autumn while noting ongoing research and collaboration with Langley and the Smithsonian Institution.
Katherine M Elliott, widow Grace Van Wormer Elliott and son contest the will of Henry Curtie Dillott who died December 11 1898 leaving 2 000.90 to widow and charities. The first wife claims a grub stake agreement from 1867 to Alaska gold rush split proceeds equally. She provided 900 to enter the gold rush and seeks share of earnings after Dillott’s later return and divorce.
The notorious imposter Cagliostro lured crowds with perpetual life claims and a miracle wine named the wine of Egypt He traveled through Europe and the Orient posing as a healer and mystic amassing wealth From Rome he led a gilded life with a mysterious wife and founded a women’s Masonic lodge He dazzled nobles with tales of diamonds and alchemy while performing seances and foresight He was imprisoned by the Pope in Rome for his blasphemous acts and died in prison August 26 1795 His years of trickery duped many across nations and he is remembered as one of history s famous frauds
A dynamite filled bomb exploded in an empty North Waisted street building owned by Lewis and Julius Penk, shattering windows but injuring none. The blast, set by an unseen caller, followed a hallway inside the floor and raises questions about labor strife graft charges in the police or gambler links, with investigators unable to decide. The Frank brothers were notable in recent graft-related prosecutions alongside Inspector McCann.
Josephine Olshefski, 19, sues William F Taylor, 74, of Hatboro for breach of promise alleging he pledged marriage. Taylor testifies he never proposed and calls her a servant in his house. Proceedings continue as details and damages are debated amid local coverage.
Senate actions covered wide topics from tariff bills to public works and salaries. Debates focused on corporate interstate trade, irrigation projects, and a $7 000 salary cap for governors, with adjournment set for Monday and a House bill totaling 32 700 000 moving forward.
Rumors swirl as Commissioner Baker leaves headquarters for a ten day vacation. Mayor Gaynor withholds comment on finding a replacement or reappointing the police head, while inspectors handle the assault case involving a woman. The mayor signals continued direct charge of the force if a commissioner cannot be found promptly.
H M Street, a dark horse candidate, gains momentum in the race to succeed late Senator McLaurin. Street, speaker of the massachusetts house of representatives and cheren of the senatorial caucus, received twenty votes on the first ballot and seventeen on the second. Ardu man received three on the first and ten on the second.
Matthes Curminnes or suscon national president of the Ancient Order of Wi bhermans urged congressmen to aid in erecting a statue to Captain John Barry founder of the American Navy. The Hermians opposed the model statue submitted by Andrew OConnor of Paris. Cummuss, acting as affiant, pressed for approval, then returned to Boston hopeful the visit bears fruit.
A historical overview describes the U S watch industry with about 2 establishments making cases or movements, over $2 million capital, nearly 15,000 workers, and wages around 300,000 annually. It notes cleanliness, precision, and complex tiny parts, including jewels and pivots, with early shifts from handwork to machinery and references global timekeeping practices and famous elaborate watches.
An unsigned 19th century column discusses WW Post of Pai Michigan defending his breakfast product while accusing labor unions of schemes to ruin business. It cites a recent wrecked train car filled with peanut shells shipped from the South to Battle Creek as supposed evidence of anti union ploys and industry attacks.
A Chinese envoy testifies before Illinois Supreme Court supporting a ten hour workday for women, arguing freedom of contract fails when daily wages and poverty pressure labor. Minister Calhoun joins opposing delegates, stressing need to protect women in wage labor. He rejects uplift or socialist labels and cites abuses in a developed civil regime needing correction.
Humanitarians testify before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee protesting railroads handling live stock en route to market. Witnesses cite 10000 head dead yearly from inhuman treatment and £losses in weight and money. They urge higher speeds, stricter rules, and preservation of animal welfare.
A garbled OCR passage references legal proposals, social welfare, protections for women and children, and a vacuous critique of modern law. It mentions judges, duties, and safeguards, with scattered names and terms suggesting a parliamentary debate or policy discussion without clear specifics.
Fragmented text reports a major coal deal involving Morgan and associates. The article references Canadian Northern hat and a port of Vancouver, with terms suggesting financing and development of mining operations, though multiple garbled phrases obscure details. Further context is unreadable in current copy.
A garbled report claims an editor was shot at the Pole and a suspect pleaded guilty. The text cites a sentence of days and hints at a possible presidential pardon, mentioning Havana and a February timeline.
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