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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1910

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Crippen Still Eludes Police in France and London

Crippen remains at large as police sweep France and London for Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen and his alleged accomplice. Reports say cries and pleas were heard near his London home, and the dismembered body in the cellar may never be identified. French detectives search Boulogne sur Mer Ostend and Calais while New York and London police pursue all leads.

Crippens London France Leneve Europe America Hawley Harvey Crippen Belle Elmore New York Crippen Ehttienit Harviey Harvey Crippen Sonthand Yard Joepetor Russell Buhea Wee Scotland Yard Dertappen Bielare Lenexse Lendonaur Ane Ane Ransaeking Pote Krowen Miss Leneve Yaperior Russell Leeson Moody Moody TA Dr Crippen Stian Vara Mine Ginnett Music Hall Artiss’ Guild of London Cunard Jnee Fradcrim Lusitania Robert H. Mis Verehinnett

Crippen suspect details surface in interview notes

Inspector Russell discusses measures against Crippen and the danger of him escaping to Europe. Mme Ginnett and William E. Scott offer recollections of Crippen’s affairs with Ethel Leneve, noting past hidden liaisons and his reputed charm, while warning of American entry attempts be scrutinized.

Inspector Russell Crippen United States Porter Charlton France Europe Mme. Ginnett William E. Scott Crippens Mr. Scott Docetor Boulogne-sur- Mer Ethel Clare Leneve Boulogne Scott

Big Strike Held Off N'Cre a Issues a Statement

Philadelphia reports no swing toward a walkout as wage dispute stalls. A B Garrettson and James McCrea release mixed messages about deadlines and fairness, while railroad leaders cite ten hour basis and mileage pay as core issues. Rumors of a night strike fade as officials prepare for possible action after 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Garrettson Lee Brotherhood of Trainmen Pennsylvania Railroad McCrea

Cannons Cites Roosevelt, Pins Point on Conservation Debate

Gifford Pinchot and Speaker Cannon debated conservation at a Knife and Fork Club meeting in Kansas City. Cannon defended Powell as father of conservation while Pinchot credited Theodore Roosevelt and urged new policies to curb private monopolies. Pinchot praised Frederick H. Newell as top federal officer and defended Roosevelt’s legacy.

Frederick H. Newell Kansas City Gifford Pinchot Joseph G. Cannon Knife and Fork Club Cannon J. W. Powell Government Geological Survey Pinchot Theodore Roosevelt Columbus Conservation Powell Committee On Appropriations National Conservation Association Maj. Senette Newell Washington Roosevelt United States

Coronation for King George Set for June 22

London dispatch reports the coronation of King George fixed for June 22 next year. The ceremonial date was announced today, with invitations and pageantry planned in Westminster.

King George of England London King George

Receiver for Guffey Assets Placed in Court Trust

Col James M Guffey the Pennsylvania Democratic national committeeman and coal magnate is placed under receivership in Pittsburg. Judge Swearingen appointed J S Willard as receiver after a bill cites 6700000 in debts and 17000000 in assets including J M Guffey and West Virginia Company coal properties with 186700 acres and 2000000000 tons of coal. Guffey vows the estate exceeds obligations and says the action protects both creditors and himself while denying any link to the J M Guffey Petroleum Company.

Pittsburg James M. Guffey Col. Guffey J. M. Guffey West Virginia Company West Virginia Bill In Coli. Guffey J. M. Guffey Petroleum Company Gulf OH Corporation

First King to Fly

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria becomes the first monarch to fly in a heavier-than-air machine at Brussels July 15. He pilots a biplane with M. Delaminne at the Kiewlet aerodrome, accompanied by Prince Boris and Prince Cyril. Ferdinand vows to install an aerodrome in Bulgaria and decorates Delaminne with the order of St. Alexander.

Ferdinand Bulgaria Brussels King Ferdinand M. Delaminne Kiewlet Boris Cyril

American actor Plumer killed in bicycle accident near Schafberg

Vienna reports American actor Plumer died instantly when his bicycle struck a stone at a dangerous curve near Schafberg while on vacation with fellow American Victoria. The pair had planned a Schafberg excursion from Mondsee. The line cites travel deals for Baltimore via Ohio Railroad.

Vienna Plumer Scharfiing Upper Austria Victoria Mondsee Schafberg

Wilson would accept Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor

President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University said he would accept the Democratic nomination for governor if a majority of the party sincerely desires him to run. He stated he is not a candidate and would not act to obtain the nomination, but would accept if it is the wish of a thoughtful Democrat majority in the state.

James McCrea Garrettson Pennsylvania McCrea Congress California Carmon Murdock New Jersey Newark N. J Woodrow Wilson Princeton University Wilson

Metcalfe Declares Senate Candidacy In Nebraska

Richard L. Metcalfe associate editor of Bryan's Commoner filed to run in the Democratic primary for U S senator. William B. Price withdrew at Bryan's request, backing Metcalfe. Metcalfe faces Hitchcock, owner of the Omaha World Herald, as his only opponent for the nomination. His bid aims to unite Democratic factions in the county option dispute with support from both sides.

Price Field Nebraska Bryan Téncoin Nebr Richard L. Metcalfe Commoner Big Announcement United States William B. Price Metcalf Hitchcock Omaha World-Herald Wir. Metcalfe

Millionaires' Row Encroached by New York Commercial Center

In New York on Fifth Avenue near Fiftieth Street a new business structure is planned opposite the Vanderbilt home after the Hotel Langham site was sold to a syndicate for about 1,000,000 dollars. W E H Vanderbilt and W D Sloane have spent about 5,000,000 to stop encroachment, but opposition failed.

Vanderbilt New York Fifth Avenue Fiftieth Street W. EH. Vanderbilt W. D. Sloane Langham Fifty-second Street Vanderbilte

Paderewski Gives Statue In Polish Festival

In Aracow Galicia a three day Polish festival opened with unveiling of a monument to King Ladislaus Jagello. The statue, funded by pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski who attended, drew thousands of Prussian and Russian Poles to the ceremony marking the Battle of Tannenberg anniversary.

Aracow Galicia Tannenberg Teutonic Order Ladislaw Jagello Ignace Jan Paderewski

Man Electrocuted By Own Bug Dramatization In Ohio

In Fostoria Ohio on July 16 Charles Noble night engineer for Standard Light and Power was instantly killed when he touched two live wires of a cut off switch he had intended to shock a bug. More than 3000 volts surged through his body in the incident.

Fostoria Ohio Charles Noble Standard Light and Power Company

Mrs. Benner Injured in Nebr Auto Crash Near Sutton

Mrs Happy Van Wyck Benner wife of New York artist Ferdinand Benner was badly hurt when the car she rode in was struck by a freight train near Sutton Nebraska four friends were injured as well. The crash follows her dramatic Washington life and recent divorce filing and Nebraska citizenship dispute, with Benner previously abandoned at the altar and later married.

Washington Post Nebraska City Nebr Happy van Wyck Benner Ferdinando Benner New York Sutton Mebr Happy van Wyck United States van Wyck Nebraska

Navy Censors Eight Marine Officers in Court Inquiry

The Navy Department censured Maj. Gen. George F. Elliott Col. Charles H. Lauchheimer Col. Frank L. Denny Col. Charles A. Doyen Lieut. Col. Thomas K. Prince Lieut. Col. Henry C. Haines Maj. Louis J. Magill and Maj. David D. Porter after a six month court of inquiry. The panel found Elliott irascible yet forthright, Lauchheimer loyal but insubordinate, Denny evasive, and Doyen disrespectful. The dispute centered on leadership style and the succession question as Elliott neared retirement.

Gen. Elliott Col. Lauchheimer United States Marine Corps Navy Department George F. Elliott Charles H. Lauchheimer Frank L. .Denny Weghing' Ston Charles A. Doyen Col Lauchheimer Eliott Gol. Denny Col. Doyen Elliott

Dr Crippen Eludes Police and Railway Strike Held Off

A fragment commemorates Dr Crippen evading authorities as railway strikes pause. It notes Cannon and Pinchot debating, Col Guffey in receivership, and marine officers censured. Japan pledges peace and Ohio to hear Taft keynote.

Ares Crippen Cannon Pinchot Col. Guffey Japan Ohio Taft Chicago Honduras Lyon Weekly Trade Review News of Alexandria Naval Battalion Pugh

Japan Pledges Peace At Banquet With Secretary of War

Tokyo July 15 Foreign Minister Komura toasting Secretary of War Dickinson said relations between Japan and the United States are firmly established and unlikely to be affected by false reports. Dickinson praised Taft and predicted deeper friendship as exchanges between governments increase. In Tokyo, 80 guests including Marquis Katsura and cabinet members attended. Peking also notes Russia and Japan pledging to honor the Portsmouth treaty and maintain open avenues for commerce in Manchuria.

Tokyo Japan United States Count Komura Dickinson Marquis Katsura Taft Thomas J. O'Brien Count Kamura America Komura Far East Mr. Dickingon Portsmouth Manchuria

Hughes not chief by Lurton remark cited

Knoxville July 16 Justice Horace H Lurton said Gov Hughes of New York would likely not be named chief justice as precedent bars appointing a seated justice to the top bench.Paris July 15 importations rise six months on year by 35 369 600. exports up a 206 20. Baltimore and Return service advertised Saturdays and Sundays with limited Royal Limites only.

Knoxville Tenn Horace H. Lurton United States Supreme Court Gov. Hughes New York United States Paris

No Mailed Fist in Korea Says Japanese General

Tokyo July 15 Lieut Gen Viscount Ierauchi leaves for Seoul to assume Japanese resident general duties in Korea He states Japan will not antagonize Koreans or foreign powers though radical govt changes may be needed He regrets not meeting Secretary Dickinson before departure. travel notes include Bluemont round trip train details and fare.

Japan Tokyo Viscount Ierauchi Seoul Korea Dickinson

Taft Indorsed in Ohio Platform as Campaign Keynote

Beverly Mass July 15 President Taft heard Ohio Republicans will adopt a platform endorsing his administration and the Payne Aldrich tariff. Longworth Ellis and Dick plan a tariff focused campaign including worker compensation, graft denials, and a pledge that Congress fulfilled party pledges. Taft says he will not name a candidate for governor anywhere nor appoint a personal representative for the campaign.

Beverly Mass Taft Columbus Ohio Nicholas Longworth Tariff Commission Republican Party Republican Congress Wade H. Ellis Ohio Republican State Executive Committee Ellis

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