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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
1
A physician says the wife's illness showing gum discoloration may not be lead poisoning. The husband remains in serious condition while the woman accused of trying to kill him appears cheerful. Her children kiss their mother as the case unfolds.
The Schenk case in Wheeling is under trial as Laura Farnsworth Schenk faces allegations of attempting to poison husband John O Schenk. Dr Frank Le Moyne Hupp, a star witness for the state, was cross examined and admitted uncertainty about arsenic poisoning. The defense drew out medical details and potential conspiracy implications, while Albert Schenk emerged in testimony as a family figure.
Prosecution argues arsenic in mineral water links to Schenk illness while defense touts Dr Hupp and Dr Burns testimony as exonerating. Mrs Schenk, in better spirits, faces cross examination. witnesses to test water analysis and a nurse may be called. Court tightens crowd control as children witness window moment.
Columbus Jan 11 The Ohio general assembly faces possible voiding of its acts if this session is ruled unconstitutional for meeting in odd years. Auditor Fullington suspended employee salaries while consulting the attorney general on the legality. Lt Gov Ailes Pomerene was elected United States senator with Democratic support. he spoke against immediate tariff revision and urged a tariff commission. He defended popular election of senators and attacked trusts shaping tariff policy.
Police investigate the death of a five year old boy whose frozen body was found in a swamp near Albany New York. A half empty carbolic bottle and a bag of chocolates were found near the body, suggesting kidnapping and poisoning. The child appeared well off and was dressed in a white Fauntleroy suit with missing coat shoes and cap. No identification yet and details about the motive remain unclear.
Lisbon Jan 11 Antonio Almeida resigns as interior minister after an attempt to resolve a long running railroad employees strike. A store clerks strike followed, threatening wider disruption as rail service halted nationwide. Automobiles carried mail, demonstrations turned confrontational with arrests and dispersals by republican guards.
The death of Senator Hughes opens a contest for his seat with ex governors Adams and Thomas and Governor Shafroth among possible successors. The deceased statesman, a Missouri native, was a noted authority on mining laws and lectured at Harvard.
The death of Charles J Hughes Jr. the junior U S senator from Colorado brings the Senate death toll to six since last summer with five among senior members. Hughes died in Denver after a yearlong illness of pernicious anemia and myelina complications. He leaves a wife and four children.
Reports circulated linking Police Commissioner Cropsey to the city chamberlain role fueling talk that Charles H Fyd e may again hold duties of his office. Officials acknowledge rumors of Deputy Commissioner Fis nn taking over the police commissionership amid uncertain leadership. The Southern's Southeastern Limited departs Washington daily at 6 20 pm, serving Columbus Augusta Savannah Jacksonville and Florida points with Pullman cars and dining service.
In New York Edward M Shepard and William F Sheehan emerged as rival candidates as Tammany Hall led by Charles F Murphy opposed Shepard while Mayor Gaynor endorsed him. Murphy said the organization would back Sheehan and critics condemned the unilateral stance as governors and Brooklyn leaders weigh the party’s choice.
Captain Arthur N. McGray of the Herman Frasch, bound for New York with sulphur, was poisoned by canned salmon. A wireless call to Dry Tortugas a surgeon provided a prescription sent back via Merida, and medicines on board saved him from death. The incident shows rapid maritime medical aid crossing distances.
In Cheyenne on January 11 at the Republican caucus in both houses the decision was to back United States Senator Clarke for reelection. Only one member dissented and two were absent. The move assures Clarke's continued Senate seat.
Paris surgeon Dr. Doyen denounces corrupt medical practices in Chicago reporting that incompetent surgeons perform unnecessary operations and lax commissions inflate costs. He cites fake family physicians steering patients to specialists and advocates transparent fees tied to wealth.
In closing arguments before the Supreme Court over the tobacco trust, Chief Justice White and Justices questioned whether intent should define a Sherman Act violation. John G Johnson’s counsel argued that mere big size isn’t a monopoly, while Attorney General Wickersham pressed that intent to restrain trade is key. Hornblower and Parker debated whether contracts restrain foreign commerce and how to apply the law to the Imperial and American Tobacco cases.
Evidence favors Mia Bchenk and Tammany against Shepard in a major city political contest. Taft faces criticism from Japanese observers while Wickersham outlines trust issues. Dr Cook refused riches and Alexandria News reports.
A Panama speech by Admiral Yashira criticizing Taft’s canal fortification policy triggers diplomatic unease. Officials fear a clash with Japan if quoted remarks are inaccurate, while Washington weighs actions and Goethals’ report. The incident complicates a planned tripartite arbitration with Britain and Japan aimed at securing regional peace.
Tokyo reports from San Francisco show California lawmakers adopting a harsh anti Japanese stance. Japanese officials regret the two year self imposed emigration restriction remains, with assurances there will be no policy deviation. The dispatch notes widespread criticism and its potential impact on American trade and foreign sentiment. A separate item mentions matinee showing of The Spendthrift at the Columbia Theater at 2:15, tickets from 2c to 1.
Nearly 1,000 delegates attend opening sessions at the Columbia Theater as New England representatives call for expert revision. The Washington Chamber of Commerce hosts the event with local officials and business groups in attendance.
Morning sessions begin at 10 20 with addresses by John Chandler Cobb and Jacob G Schurman among others. Afternoon features a reception by President Taft. Evening banquet at 7 30 includes talks by Taft and prominent senators and reps.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts explained the Longworth bill’s publicity clauses aim to gather real industrial costs for a permanent tariff commission while guarding sources. He urged general reports, power to summon papers, and protecting informants, as supporters urged rapid schedules review and congressional revision to curb political influence. Delegates praised Beveridge’s prediction of victory and urged commission safeguards amid a crowded Columbia Theater session with about a thousand delegates present.
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