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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1910

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Russian Prisoner Tells Contradictory Murder Tales

The trunk murder case of a murdered woman and missing husband Charlton yields unclear statements from Ispalatrof the Russian, with police uncovering inconsistencies. Post mortem shows suffocation. traces of divorce papers found with the body. Dialogues reveal disputed details about Charlton, the couple, and Ispalatrof’s potential links, while no conclusive identity established.

Porter Charlton Cunnze Ispalatoff

Taft Pushes Study Commission On Railroad Stock Watering

President Taft and top legislators met to shape a new railroad bill adding a commission to study stock and bond issuance by railroads. The plan, backed by Speaker Cannon and Rep Mann, aims to curb watering while facing Senate and state rights objections. Mann optimistic that a stronger bill will emerge for House consideration.

Elkins Aldrich Representative Mann Senate Taft White House Congress Cannon Elking and Mann Interstate coTameres Commission Mir. Mann Siam House

Duke Marries Miss Roschelle in Camden After Public Spat

Millionaire Brodie L. Duke of Durham elopes with Miss Wylanta Roschelle. They wed in Camden, New Jersey, with Justice of the Peace Frank Garrison officiating, after a delayed ceremony and public controversy sparked by Duke’s prior marriages. The couple returned to Washington and stayed at the Ebbitt House amid questions from reporters.

Camden Justice of the Peace Duke Washington Col William 3. Haskell J . Duke North Capitol Street Hughes South Bethlehem New Jersey Bethlehem Nitec Company United States Steel Company

Carter to Move Concurrence on Postal Savings Bill

Senator Carter announced he will move to concur with House amendments when the postal savings bank bill is laid before the Senate. He expressed confidence though acknowledging possible opposition. The House substitute differs mainly in fund distribution and how banks may handle ginsta l savings deposits.

Carter Senate House

Retirements in Army Brigadier Ranks and Other Notices

The President sent to the Senate orders retiring Brigadier Generals Estacourt Sawyer and Edward E. Wood. George Clark Jr. nomination for Newton Iowa postmaster was withdrawn. Three injured in Forest Glen crash remain at Walter Reed Hospital. Raisins worth 100000 burned in Fresno warehouse. Money to lend at 4 5 and per cent on real estate offered by F T Rawlings at 1506 Pa av.

Senate Estacourt Sawyer Edward E. Wood United States Military Academy George Clark, Jr Newton Iowa Forest Glen Georgia Avenue Butternut Street Walter Reed Hospital August Finneman Hospital Corps William Fidler Sligo Charles C. Tregor F. T. Rawlings

Duke and Roschelle Romance Ends in PlannedMarriage

In Camden, Mr Duke sought to wed Miss M C Roschelle amid church rules against marrying divorcees. Rev Dr MacLeod refused to discuss the ceremony, citing canons of the Presbyterian Church. The couple’s wedding plans surfaced as details show Roschelle studied dressmaking and Duke visited Washington often to see his fiancée from a North Carolina plantation family.

Willard Duke Camden Durham MacLeod Presbyterian Church Haskell R. Duke Burton Hotel North Capitol Street M. C. Roschelle Misa Ida Roschelle B. L. Duke John Park N. C

Taft to Attend Yale Fete During Commencement Week

President Taft plans three days in New Haven for Yale commencement week. He leaves Washington Sunday night and attends Yale Corporation events, sees son Robert graduate, and travels with Mrs Taft to Beverly after June 23. He returns June 24 to await Congress adjournment, missing the National League of Republican Clubs meeting. Roosevelt receives notable welcome in New York City.

Taft New Haven Yale Washington Yale Corporation Robert Beverly Helen Congress National League of Republican Clubs New York Roosevelt Marietta Ohio Marietta College Villa Nova Lincoln Lincoln College Efe Taft Is Filling His Engagements That Day Mr. Roosevelt New Yor City

Million Loss Fire Ravages Seattle Waterfront District

Fire on the Seattle waterfront destroyed twenty acres of wooden blocks causing a million dollars in damage and leaving AM homeless. Sixty horses perished and hospital patients were moved to safety as dynamite was used on walls and heavy rain aided the blaze. The largest losses included Galbraith-Gacon warehouses and Puget Sound Sheet Metals Works.

Seattle Wash Galbraith-Gacon Puget Sound Sheet Metals Works Glenarehy Wallfist Pacific Hospital City Hospital

ELOPING HEIRESS DIES IN SANTARIUM MYSTERY

New York June 10 1910 notice reveals Margaret Leavitt Smolden 26 eloped with chauffeur Joseph Smeden and died recently. Coroner orders inquiry as details remain unclear whether death occurred in Europe or New York. Family maintains silence despite public speculation about the romance and a private sanitarium death.

New York Margaret Leavitt Smeden C. Howland Leavitt Margaret Leavitt Smelten Shore Acres

Senate Debates Tariff Board Funds and House Amendments

A lively Senate session debated a 250000 appropriation for the tariff board and considered House amendments to the postal service bid. Insurgents plan another fight on rules before adjournment, while Turner testified on the Wilson resolution for a probe into Mexican refugees. The majority report clears Commissioner Bennett of extravagant charges. The House adjourned at 4 10 p m to reconvene at noon tomorrow.

House Rainey McHimiar John Kenneth Turner Wilson United States Dennett General Land Office

Robbed in Pullman Car Stirs Police Cooperation

Washington police and railroad detectives appeal to curb increasing rail car thefts after multiple robberies on trains to and from the city. Philadelphia and Baltimore victims report jewelry and a watch stolen as suspects, believed to be New York professionals, operate in Pullman coaches and crowded cars.

George Gray Philadelphia Baltimore New York Pullman Washington Domer Jersey Union Station Trenton Jersey City Porter Baltmore Phiadelphan Quaker City Washington Jotice

Woman's Purse Snatched Near Home in Northwest

Miss Malle Byrd of 142 Vo street northwest was attacked near her home on V Street last night. A black man grabbed her silver mesh purse containing four restored items and a railroad ticket, then fled toward Fifteenth Street. Police assigned to the Eighth precinct and Detective Barbee reviewed the case, with Chief Hartley directing. Baseball Today features Nationals versus Chicago at Columbia Theater with 3:30 electric scoreboard.

Malle Byrd Vo Street Mit Miss Byrd V Street Fifteenth Eighth Precinct Judge Barbee Central Hartley

Rates Arrangements Withdraw Increased Western Trunk Line Tariffs

The interstate commerce commission arranged with railways in the Western Trunk Line and Eastern classification territories to withdraw advanced rates. Western lines will replace with supplemental tariffs about June 1, covering the last month or six weeks. Eastern rates will file supplements to advance rates effective August 1. If the railroad bill fails, increases suspend for new law review. Expected action includes suspending general advances pending inquiry. Today to Baltimore and Return via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Interstate Commerce Commission Congress

Sporting Trip Coupons Offer Last San Francisco Trip

The final coupon of the four San Francisco trips will appear next Sunday in The Post. All coupons must be received by midnight the following Tuesday to be eligible.

San Francisco

Yucatan Uprising Quelled Reported by Mexican Minister

Senor Enrique C. Creel, Mexico's foreign minister, said the Maya Indian uprising in Yucatan was subdued after June 4. Valladolid state dispatches note Federal troops moved to the area and engaged in fighting before the unrest was suppressed.

Yucatan Senor Enrique C. Creel Mexico Valladolid

Fugitive Kamerer Fined in U S District Court

Edward A Kamerer once a Pittsburg broker, now in Toronto Canada, faced a decade old charge of using the mails to defraud. Indicted in October, he was arrested, released on 1500 bail, fled to Canada, pleaded no defense and paid a 1000 fine in U S district court.

Pittsburg Edward A. Kamerer Rey Ted Toron's Canada United States United States District Court Kamerer

Woman Suspect Freed in Kellner Murder Case

Louisville police court freed Mrs. Margaret Wendling on motion of the prosecution. She had been under arrest for days on accusations of being an accessory to Alma Kellner's murder. She is the wife of Joseph Wendling, the janitor charged with the crime.

Mit Louisville Margaret Wendling Alma Kellner Joseph Wendling

Belgian fugitive commits suicide after hotel arrest

Felecian Buisset, a Belgian fugitive linked to a 500,000 franc bank theft in Brussels, shot himself in the Hotel Brevoort lobby as detectives presented the arrest charge. He died early morning at St. Vin hospital after arriving in New York June 2 and attempting to flee with drafts and cash. Authorities note he carried a large draft on Hallgarten & Co and other valuables, while some $46,000 remained in Savoy Trust Company from a prior deposit. Police continue to sort deposits, drafts, and possible connections with a female companion card found on him.

Brussels Washington Post New York Felecian Buisset Hotel Brevoort St. Vin- Hospital Feiix Bivilet Coisse Des Piots International Bank of Brussels Buisset la Savoie Brevoort J. H. Freymann Freymann Frey Hulsset Chicago Tim Go Remei Hallgarten & Co L. van Zeebroeck Buss Savoy Trust Company Arthur Hauer Bullset Det Butsset Burt Belgium Ruisset Biollez United States

Roosevelt Pinchot Garfield Leaders of New United Party

Informal St Paul reception honors Gifford Pinchot James R Garfield with Roosevelt Club backing for a new party led by Theodore Roosevelt and others. Banquet celebrates conservation efforts while warning against monopolies and urging youth support. prominent figures include Gov. Eberhart Mayor Keller and Judge Jaggard.

St. Paul Roosevelt Club Wash FF. Halbe Roosevelt Club Yale Pinchot Une EL A Theodore Housevelt Gerrard Pinchot James BR. Garfield Gov Eberhart Maser Keller Mr. Garfield

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