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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
28
Ambassador von Bernstorff and J Pierpont Morgan among 8,090 attendees at a Metropolitan Museum reception celebrating German art and cultural ties. Guests included prominent diplomats, royal academy members, and local leaders as art world aims for closer relations with Germany.
Helena of Italy assists surgeons during the Messina earthquake relief, bleeding from the mouth after a injury while shielding a wounded woman. She continues to direct rescue work, distributes succor, and participates in operations with nurses, aided by aristocratic volunteers and the Red Cross.
Thornton J Hains testified at Bayside courtroom about his brother Peter Hains actions after a woman’s alleged confession. He described rushing to aid his brother, fearing a lynch mob, and firing to protect Peter. Gen Hains urged calm as questions of Claudia Hains and Annis narrowed on motives during the fatal day at Bayside.
The Washing'ot Past Asheville reports that $24,000 in county taxes on the Biltmore estate remain unpaid, hindering teacher salaries. An appeal is cabled to George W Van derbilt, in Paris, for immediate payment of at least half the taxes. Property is assessed at $2.5 million. no personal tax is paid here. The county hopes Vanderbilt will take prompt action to relieve the situation without selling the estate.
A fatal Philadelphia accident left Fiward Ro Spader and a chauffeur and a bystander dead as a streetcar derailed. Passengers were injured and rushed to hospital. The incident occurred as trains traveled through sleeping cars toward Philadelphia and New York.
Federal agents have seized leads on a mysterious widow in green accused of blackmailing wealthy visitors at downtown hotels. Investigators say four months of extortion have targeted eminent patrons. several victims plan to seek indictments before the Federal grand jury.
Paris January 4 reports show radical and radical socialist groups gaining fifteen seats overall. Socialist independents add two, conservatives one, while the prog dresse loses 182 seats, marking a government backed breakthrough and a victory for radicals.
In Trenton on January 4 Joyce 17 died at her sister Mrs William Salt home by dunking earbulk acid. The motive given was to enable her sister to collect a 350 life insurance policy. Also listed are three deceased soldiers in the Philippines: Daniel Moonan Company I seventh infantry murder by mules on November 1, William Buros Troop M Ninth cavalry alcohol related death December 15 and Ole A Hanson Company D Fourth Infantry cardiac arrest December 25.
Berlin Jan 4 reports confirm Emperor plans to cut costs by selling some of his fifty two provincial residences and living more simply. The imperial family will spend more time at Potsdam, and economies are sought as parliament relief for allowances scales back. The crown prince also retrenches by canceling renovations at Bubenberg Chateau near Potsdam. Sacramento coverage notes Perkins reelection linked to Chicago via service. No extra fare added for Pennsylvania Limited Washington to Chicago with through sleeping car.
London dispatch quotes Ambassador Reid confirming he will remain as ambassador under President Taft and that there is no visible prospect of a change in the situation. The Edinburg Scatsman wire cites a London correspondent for The Washington Post.
Testimony centers on Mrs Catherine Beisel and Mrs Florence Erb in the murder case of Captain J Clayton Erb. Beisel testifies about family quarrels and threats while Erb describes brutal treatment and fear, with other witnesses corroborating brutality and motive as court adjourns for the day.
Havana January 4 The text of Gov Magoon decree of January 2 convoking the Cuban congress January 13 was published in the official Gazette. It provides that no member of the senate or house may be absent without permission and that neither house may grant concurrent leave to more than one sixth of its membership.
Congress and the President authorize use of public funds to aid Italy after the earthquake. The House and Senate adopt resolutions permitting naval vessels and ships to deliver clothing medicines and supplies, with appropriations totaling up to 300000 and 7000000 respectively. The move follows urgent appeals and swift action, amid debate over constitutional power and precedent.
Telegrams from Rome report many Americans believed to be in Sicily during the quake are safe. Names include Emma S Lansing Watertown N Y and several others across New Jersey Philadelphia Brookline Cleveland Chicago and Fon du Lac among involved households and families.
Pittsburg January 4 councilmen and two former bank officials were indicted by a grand jury on bribery and conspiracy charges. Defendants Atkinson Brand Kil e Wasson Soffel Melaney Rams Ferguson Vilsack faced true bills after arrest and posted bonds. Hearings are expected soon.
Special to The Washington Post from Cleveland Ohio on January 4 a speaker urges Baptists to live as Jesus would, pledging to follow Christ under current pressures. He notes personal struggle to align actions thoughts and words with his pledge and questions if each choice reflects Christ’s example.
Rey Kilomena rian a priest at St Rocws Church and Julia Lesta 17 disappeared last Thursday. A letter to the girl's father claimed they were married in New York and would not be heard from again. The rector Rev James Yuccarell said steps would be taken to unfrock the eloping priest. Bishop O Connor was notified.
Bridgeton New Jersey January 4 Walter Zeller one of three Vineland youths accused in the murder of 70 year old William A Read began his trial today Read was killed on November 13 during a robbery meant to obtain a large sum of money Read and Wheeler alleged accessories will face trial after this case The youths about 18 years old allegedly overstated the stake and claimed they obtained only $15 in clothing from Read
Missouri governor elect Hadley said he will stay on as governor and rejected reports he would resign to allow Jacob Gmelich Chepub lean to become lieutenant governor. He also denied being an aspirant for a federal judgeship.
British vice consul at Reggio Messing Fox and his wife died in the city’s destruction. The Foxes, resident in Messina, had been making daily trips to Reggio.
Amid the Messina ruin, Italian and American relief efforts mobilize. Ambassador Griscom plans Naples trip for relief work. Italy’s naval and civil authorities coordinate rescue, distribution, and burial. Russian sailors quell looters. 200 looters arrested awaiting military trials.
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