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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1910

Page

16

Gen Toledo Reports Victory for Madriz Troops in Nicaragua

Washington advices relay a Managua dispatch stating Gen. Toledo asserts a decisive government victory over the revolutionists near Masaya and Tipitapa. Heavy losses on both sides, with reinforcements altering the pace as Chamorro’s forces retreat and Granada tightens under government pressure.

Managua Nicaragua Tevolutionista Toledo Rivag Unier Chamorro Osma Masuye Admira Lara Alvas Jairn Chavarria Ariinter al Cova Honia Salltto

Strikes Trigger Citywide Riots Amid Police Stand

Riot clashes surge as state police move to quell Philadelphia streetcar strikes. Union leaders vow broad action while Governor Stuart considers 10 000 militiamen. Baldwin Locomotive Works becomes epicenter with bricks, iron, and gunfire injuring dozens including a wounded officer. Grand jury adds nineteen indictments as violence spreads through Market Street and Parkside avenues.

Central Y M C A defeats Washington and Lee 81 to 63 in Baltimore

Special to The Washington Post reports a tightly played basketball game in Baltimore where Central Y M C A beat Washington and Lee University 81 to 63. Hannis led with six baskets and Fry and Glasgow added key scores as W and L briefly led before YM C A pulled away in the second half.

Weshington Post Baltimore Central Young Men's Christian Association Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee Fry Glasgow Crater Gregow and ‘Burke YM. Henderson Fiy i Timanus Robes Frederick Poule-Y. MC. A Pep L. Boyd Losalay

Central High selects McQueen track manager in promotion

Russell McQueen of the senior class is named manager of the Central High track team succeeding the resigned Achille Barkin. Edward Macon, a junior, chosen as assistant manager. Next Saturday tech and business squads to hold two dual indoor meets in the gym with events for seniors and juniors, open middle and long distance races, shot put, and jumps.

Athletic Council of Central High Bebool Russell McQueen Achille Barkin McQueen Edward Macon Western High Georgetown University Old St. Matthew's Church Byrd

Charles G Sloan Dies in Washington Business Leader

Charles Gulespia Sloan prominent Washington businessman died Tuesday morning at 178 Lamont Street. Funeral at Epiphany Church Friday noon. Sloan, ages, was president of C G Sloan & Co Inc auctioneers, with wife Latimer and sister Mrs H C Dodds surviving, and was a member of the Mystic Shrine and Knights Templar.

Charles Gulespia Sloan Washington Lamont Street Epiphany Church Sloan Atrake Marit Sloan My. Sloan Mystic Shrine Knights Templar Miss Latimer H.C. Dodds

Clergy Confer on Strike Peace Talks and Mail Car Crisis

Archbishops and bishops from multiple denominations met with 40 clergymen to press for arbitration in the city strike. Telegrams to Taft and Penrose accompanied calls for 3,000 workers as officials warn of federal intervention if disorder continues. A mail car delay and threats of National Guard loom as transit officials pledge firm action.

Ryan L. B. Wilton Methodist Episcopal Church Floya Tomkina L. A. Hafer Joseph Krauskopf Leon Elmich Taft Senator Penrose

Heavy sentences imposed in Harrisburg riot cases

In Harrisburg heavy sentences were imposed on several men and youths involved in rioting. Elwood Carr received six years in county prison, six terms totaling one year apiece. John Kite, who had limited English, got two years, and Bill Atkins received a similar two year term. A one year old boy was sent to the Huntingdon reformatory for throwing missiles from a car, with others sentenced to two or three months. The board of education decided not to open high schools in the riot district for the rest of the week. Mutineers of the State Fencibles spent the night in a traction barn near the city hall after being gathered from Gurmantown and Lehigh avenues. Transit cars operated 729 today, 663 yesterday, with 92 windows broken versus 295 previously. service to be restored shortly. Leader Pratt in a speech claimed opposition to a general strike is withdrawn, suggesting about 100,000 workers may be called out.

Nana Elwood Carr Kensington Gistich John Kite Bill Atkins Huntingdon Reformatory Janontse Gurmantown Lehigh Avenues Traction Company Bighch Dauphinatreata Pratt

Delegation Sees Penrose Over Philadelphia Labor Tensions

A favorites delegation met with Bew ater Penrose in Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss the transit dispute. They offered no concrete arbitration plan, while labor leaders complained of police activity in favor of the Rapid Transit Company. Penrose said he would raise the matter at the earliest opportunity, though he could not pay at that moment.

Bewater Penrose Philadelphia William J. Tracey Aled Bullying Trades James O'Toole Preslsdent Resin Orr International Cyeman’s Union Penyore Philadelpha

Guadeloupe Strikers Shot In Sugar Cane Clash

In Guadeloupe on February 23 three sugar cane cutters on strike were killed and several wounded as clashes with purdlers erupted. Two gendarmes were injured and sugar fields were set ablaze by the strikers. Stephen S. Gregory of Chicago was appointed to join the interstate commerce mediation board under the Erdman act, representing the Switch Union of North America in a dispute with railroads with Chicago terminals.

Point-a4Pitre Guadeloupe Purdlers Stephen 8. Gregory Chicago Knapp Interstate’ Commerce Commission Nells Mediation Board Third Artitrat Switch Union North America

Corporations Pay Tax Early Under New Law

The Treasury Department reported that about 6900 in corporation tax was paid in January under the new law. Corporations prepaid tax due June 1 next. Total internal revenue for January was about 20 million, roughly 2 million more than January last year.

Treasury Department

Catholic U. Falls to YM Lyceum in Alexandria Doubleheader

In Alexandria on a February evening a doubleheader saw Catholic University lose to Young Men's Sodality Lyceum 6 to 1. St Dominick A. A. beat the M. J. G. L. Reserves 4 to 1, with the Lyceum and St Dom’s both reporting goals from multiple players and refereeing by Mr. Wenterlaxen.

Washington Alexandria Catholic University Young Men's Sodality Lyceum Alexandria Boys St. Dorinic’s A. A Clancy Eattarn Cantwell Toomey Greer Patlarsaw Tabin Soskreit Donall Feid Sa Williama Toomey Patterson Cookredl Clancy Cantwell Dandi Ian Reteres Kilns Umplin Mtr Wenterlakcen Seorer Boykle Thmyro—Mears Powell and Y Brion St Dom. A Marsten Mr. Kline Wenterlaxen Timerk Monare Cros O'Brien Scorat Mr. Power

Ensign Dead of Smallpox on Washington Crew

Ensign Philip C. Grinths aged years died at Diamond Point quarantine station in Port Townsend Washington from smallpox. A Washington naval cruiser officer with Palo Alto California home he served in the Navy since 1695. Fourth death from smallpox among the Washington crew.

Port Townsend Wash Philip C. Grinths Washington Diamond Point Palo Alto Cal

200K Free in Mexico and rail case in Guadalajara

American railway conductor James A. Cin released on $2000 gold bond after nearly six months in penitentiary on contributory negligence in a freight train theft case. Court action pending before Judge Miramontes, with Cin likely to return to National Railways. Also notes Tome to Lawrenceville and Jersey inds. basketball stock surge after Roman Catholic High School win.

Guadalajaray James A. Cin Cook Guadalajara Order of Miramontes National Railways Tome Pisy Lawrenceville Port Teposit Jersey Inds Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia Yrle Bunting Argue McCorkle Davidson Coulter Towne Knight

Baltimore Billiardist Triumphs In Intercity Match

Morrison of Baltimore defeated Wolf of this city in the second game of the intercity billiard contest at the Royal by 3 to 7. Baltimore has two amatent victories. The next match features Hickey of Washington versus Linhardt of Baltimore, to be played in Ballichors in March. Gray and Unduch meet here three weeks later. Washington must win the remaining two games to tie.

Baltimore Morrison Wolf the Royal Hickey Washington Linhardt Battymore Ballichors March & Gray Unduch

Taft Endorses Moon Bill On Federal Injunctions

President Taft expresses full endorsement of Representative Moon of Pennsylvania for a bill regulating federal court injunctions and restraining orders. He notes the measure aligns with Republican platform and preserves established distinctions among injunctions while limiting court equity power. Moon praises the executive backing and hopes for prompt committee reporting and passage without amendment.

Taft Hill House Representative Moon Pennsylvania Nas Moon Madison Kansas Congress

Most Precious Manuscript from Bradford’s Plymouth History

A deep human interest feature notes William Bradford's History of the Plymouth Settlement, praised as a plain truthful account of the colony’s founding. Lost after 1067, it resurfaced in 1855 in England, later returned to the Commonwealth, now housed in the State Library as a revered national treasure.

Plimouth William Bradford Hradford New England England Commonwealth of State Library Bradford

Governor calls Stone plan illegal for recount

Jefferson City Mo Feb. Gov Hadley responded to Senator William J Stone's statement in Washington. He said the conditions for a recount are impractical and illegal, making a recount of the Democratic U S Senate vote impossible. Ballots will be kept intact for possible future recount by the General Assembly if legal.

Washington Post Jeferson City Hadley ‘Tuewlay Wiliam J. Stone Alver Washington Caye United States Dn Lee

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Remedy Cure

An aged advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an internal remedy to correct blood acidity and treat rheumatic conditions, claiming it relieves aches and pains and offers lasting relief beyond external measures. It frames the medicine as superior to others for long standing health issues.

Hood

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