Cuba Balances Budget as Taft Receives Cuban Vice President
The Cuban vice president Alfredo Zayas reported a January 27, 1910 balance of 1,408,446.28 over expenditures and a prospective surplus of 559,148.48 for the new fiscal year. He spoke in Washington after attending Lincoln Day events and a meeting with President Taft. Also noted were rail and interstate commerce issues, a planned New York reception, and calls from Grand Army of the Republic commander Samuel Vansant for the 1911 encampment.
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Diplomat's Son In Crash Escapes Injury In Serious Collision
A motor vehicle collision at Sixteenth and Astrea northwest fatally damaged a heavy laundry wagon and killed the horse. Senor Don Lean de la Barre, 9 year old son of the Mexican ambassador, escaped harm and helped clear debris. T. Vorthouts, embassy chauffeur, suffered minor facial and hand scratches amid shattered glass. The accident occurred about 7 o'clock as the diplomat’s car neared M street after sighting the laundry wagon. brakes failed and the cars collided with force.
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Row Over Wine At Yale Banquet Probed
New Haven February 16 A protest concerns liquor served at banquets by the chamber of commerce in honor of President Taft in December and by the State Association for the retiring Supreme Court Justice Simon Balawin last week. Hotel men say the dining hall was hired and no license was granted making the service potentially illegal. Liquor Prosecutor Niles said he would act if a formal complaint is filed, citing possible excise law violations.
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General Leonard Wood In Johns Hopkins Continues Stable
At Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore the condition of General Leonard Wood remains unchanged as of last night, with officials reporting no improvement or deterioration. The report notes the general is a patient at the Baltimore hospital and medical staff continue close observation.
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Laws of the Sea and the Salvor Erika Versus Varzin
A legal battle looms over compensation for the Erika salvage of the Varzin, valued at 34,000,000 with 16,000 bales of wool. German Admiralty Courts may hear the case as both vessels fly German registry. The Republic case shows cross national limits on shipowner liability and damages. Maritime law evolves with wireless, safety gear, and crew protections shaping future statutes.
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Jail Menace to City Favors Farm Over Criminals
Warden Thomas McKee urged reform of the District jail system arguing overcrowding, inhuman conditions, and blighted governance. He proposed shifting to a national training school and a large self-sustaining farm to train and profit from inmates, reducing costs and improving citizenship.
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Col Charlie Long Honored with Daly Geographical Medal
Col Charles Charlie Long, veteran American soldier and diplomat with Civil War service, Egypt chief of staff to Gen Gordon, and early Koreas consular representative, received the Charles P Daly medal from the American Geographical Society at the Engineers' Club for geography knowledge and research. The award marks long delayed recognition of his explorations identifying Nile sources.
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Ohio Society of Washington to Meet Friday
A meeting to form a permanent Ohio Society of Washington will be held at the Arlington Hotel Friday night. Justice William R. Day will open the session as temporary president. A draft constitution and by laws, prepared by the committee led by W. W. Cox, is expected to win Ohioan support. Membership open to natives or five year residents of Ohio and their children.
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Historians discuss Lincoln at Cap Hill Historical Club
At Freund's Tuesday night the Cap tol Hill Historical Club held its fourth annual badanet on Abraham Lincoln His Life and His Works The statusman was discussed from every side by speakers Forty five persons attended A musical program was given by Prof Gulen Mrs Jason Waterman served as toastmaster Rev Dr A H Thogapyon of Waugh M E Church attended Waterman Fy Wyemner and others spoke Recitations were provided by Mrs George Felt with Mrs C F Wood in charge of the entertainment committee
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Senate committee backs Washington University Morrill act move
The Senate agriculture and forestry committee reports favorably on making George Washington University subject to Morrill act endowment rules. The panel declares no sectarian basis for claims and notes the university already complies, with established engineering and architecture programs and readiness to offer full courses in the mechanic arts.
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Roanoke Man Found Not Guilty of Perjury
Roanoke Va February 16 Special to The Washington Post Roanoke man W Lynch was acquitted in a perjury trial linked to charges against an election judge in Berkeley Ward He maintained he voted at the oral option election though his name was not on the tax list or poll books Election judges affirmed that he did not vote despite his oath.
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Divorce filed in district Supreme Court for Mary B Clagett
Attorney George Gertman filed suit for divorce in the district Supreme Court on behalf of Mary B Clagett against Harry Clagett. Married March 7, 1901, and separated September 4, 1907.
Real Estate Fluctuations Inform Buyer
A brief notice explains real estate price shifts to interested buyer. It notes changing values, market conditions, and the impact on transaction timing, urging careful consideration of current listings and trends.
Washington Horsesmen Seek Broad Consult
A call goes out to every horseman in Washington and nearby areas to consult on shared concerns and practices, aiming to unify guidelines and improve coordination across stables and events.
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