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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
10
Conferees push toward end of tariff talks while two items create a hitch. A tentative unity forms on coal, numbers, and print paper with talks of a tax increase. Foreign-built items may be assessed a $7 ton levy to fund government needs as debates continue.
Fung Choy aged thirteen testifies she was bought in China by a Washington man and sold in New York at a higher price. The girls fled Chinatown but were found and held by the Gerry Society. Officials report the pair described themselves as slaves, with a public hearing planned next week as authorities review the case.
The piece reports on President Taft likely recommending Congress restore the old boundaries of the District of Columbia by retrocession from Virginia. It notes prior Senate judiciary views, hints at Virginia’s consent, and mentions Arlington and Alexandria areas as part of the debated Territory and potential park development. The discussion includes references to Supreme Court attempts and political, not judicial, questions.
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador leaves Washington today to spend the rest of the year at his Bavarian estate. In a farewell note to The Post he thanks Americans for their hospitality since arriving as successor to Baron Speck von Sternburg. He says he admires the nation and hopes to remain here many years to strengthen U.S. German relations. The embassy will be led by Count von Wedel from Beverly Farms for the summer.
The article discusses President Taft’s view that Virginia consent may not be required for Alexandria’s return to the District of Columbia. It notes possible Congressional repeal of the 1868 act, likely to be proposed next session, and reports division among Alexandria County residents on rejoining the District. The piece mentions potential Supreme Court action if Virginia is not party to a future dispute.
Kittens delivered to Representatives Tawney Smith and Mann in the House office building to press for humane treatment and cat care in the District. The Public Education Association organized the gift, arguing for better feline welfare amid an appropriations debate on animal control and dog impoundment.
Paris reports pace Alfonso of Bourbon Orleans wed Beatrice of Saxe Coburg after a battle over religion. King Alfonso secretly favored the match and urged a dispensation from Bamberg bishops. The civil ceremony occurred at Coburg on July 16 with a Catholic rite later, despite initial royal opposition amid Madrid and Vatican warnings.
In Spein the majority in parliament forces the king to strip a cousin of title for marrying a Protestant who links to King Eawara and German and Ruselan emperors. The prince sues King Alfonso again to be allowed at the front while Infanta Walalle grieves the ruin of her son’s career amid royal sympathy for the union.
New York Mayor McClellan vetoed a revised building code backed by Tammany Hall. The veto targets the fireproofing provision that would favor hollow tile and block concrete, sparking a political fight with real estate interests. He argues the proposed materials are not as dangerous as claimed and appointed a committee to study the issue.
James Phelps an outfielder for the Rayville team died after being bitten by a snake during a chase for a long fly at Monroe Louisiana He collapsed from the bite and died twenty four hours later The incident occurred while attempting to save a gate in the same area where another player died on a similar route a year ago.
Index to today’s issue highlights items on tariff talks involving a Chinese loan, a fugitive captured after two years, a French cabinet formation, a divorce suit involving a girl’s letters, and political plans including Roosevelt for New York mayor. It notes racing results, a World Tirade review, and looming good roads projects.
Frontier reports from Madrid indicate Spanish forces, led by Gen Marina, prepare to deploy 46 000 troops to secure victory over tribesmen near Melilla. Demonstrations against the war erupt as mutinies threaten railway cars. Troops and families face violence. authorities suppress protests and ration information to the public.
Frederick L Gayton a prominent ship broker in Baltimore shot himself at his Peabody apartments shortly after telephoning his wife who is with her daughter in Roland Park The death appears linked to a past illness typhoid fever years ago his associates say he seemed well earlier today In comfortable circumstances he was about 60 years old.
The Washington Post reports twenty one dead. Captain Bettison and his wife found at Morgana Point, bodies tied and lashed in seaweed. One dining room boy rescued after nearly 48 hours on driftwood near Morgans Point. Damages estimated at $759000 with 21 dead, 1 missing and 10 injured.
Countess Szechenyi to enter a sanatorium in Vienna for a ten day stay. Count Szechenyi will accompany her. The illness is reported not serious and the couple will be in Vienna for treatment with precautions announced.
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