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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
9
Government paper contract woes unfold as Maj Zantzinger faces allegations of offering bribes to influence inspector duties. Indictment cites attempts to alter paper quality claims, with former agent Reist and post office inquiries fueling the case. Proceedings highlight contract integrity and inspector concerns.
Retest, a New York based paper expert, sues the paper company claiming $25,000 in commissions and salary rights tied to a government post card contract won by Champion Company. He alleges he should receive sales commissions over 3,000 tons. Court rules suggest Thompson’s arrest is not mandatory before indictment, with Attorney Donaldson guiding timing.
Secretary of War Dickinson departs Washington for a world tour visiting the Philippines China Siberia Russia and France. The party begins in Nashville for a military review then Chicago and San Francisco sailing June 28 aboard the Siberia to Pearl Harbor Honolulu and Yokohama. They tour Manila Hongkong and the Philippine Islands with a return via Trans Siberian Railway to Moscow and Paris, arriving New York mid October.
Police and fire officials warn that Congress may adjourn without enacting Representative Smith of Michigan’s deficiency bill. Auditor Tweedale says June funds should cover payments, but shortages loom in fall and winter if the measure fails. Fire Chief Wagner fears suffering among widows and orphans without swift passage.
In yesterdays District Supreme Court Roberta W Maver filed for absolute divorce from Theo prot Maver. She cites their May 199x separation and notes she was born Robert W Somervell. She alleges he owns real and personal estate including $15000 in stocks and bonds and $200 monthly from his father's will. She warns of his increasing extravagance and seeks an injunction to prevent disposition of her share. The filing indicates potential wealth growth to several hundred thousand dollars. Also mentions Jeffries Johnson contest windup with final coupon in next Sunday Post and deadline June 2 for coupons.
Health officer Woodward orders removal of cobwebs and bans spiders from Shoemaker's Tavern and nearby historic haunts in Georgetown. The long cherished relics, wooden beams, and old engravings face destruction as sanitation drives intensify, stirring mourning among antique collectors and longtime patrons.
Ellcott City Maryland June 1 suspects arrested on suspicion of being Joseph Wendling, the alleged Alma Kellner murderer in Louisville Kentucky, proved they are not Wendling. The man identified as Joseph Beauchamp provided a different name.
Flotows Martha presented by the Aborn English Grand Opera Company at the National last night. Lois Ewell sang the title role with rich soprano tone, Fritz von Busing as Nancy complemented well. Domenico Russo, Murray Plunkett, William Schuster and Fred Chapman also gave solid performances in a harmonious production.
English actor Ben Greet stars as Sir Peter Teazle in Sheridan's costume comedy at the Helasco. His performance blends humor and poise with elaborate period costumes enhancing the evening. Violet Vivian and Ruth Vivian impress in scenes, while supporting roles by Sayer Grawley and A Hulton Alien add strength.
George Washington University alumni plan a Tuesday rally to boost funding for the institution's floating debt with Aldis B Browne leading the effort. The trustees meet Monday afternoon to discuss reorganizing details as more than 15 000 dollars has already been subscribed. Funeral services for Miss Almeda Margins Sliggins will be held at her Massachusetts Avenue home at 2 PM. The late Mrs Sliggins leaves a father, mother, and three sisters. Private John Dalzell, age 72, plans to open a law practice at Ninth and G streets NW after graduating from Columbian University in 1868. Charlies W Hilton and Miss Ethel Shipman, both GWU affiliates, quietly wed after months of secrecy during a December snowstorm in Alexandria.
Mr and Mrs Coburn attend a gathering with the president and Mrs Taft as performances for the benefit of the Playgrounds Association are scheduled for this afternoon and evening with grounds offered for Saturday.
Weather permitting the White House lawn Twelfth Night at 4 30 pm and As You Like It at B tonight may be postponed if rain. If so Twelfth Night shifts to tomorrow afternoon at game hour and place and As You Like It to Saturday night. If rain prevents both, audiences and actors move to the New Willard Hotel ballroom. Evens building wireless tower pennant signals postponements. Last night's rain checks valid for any performance.
The weather upset the Washington Playgrounds Association performance of As You Like It on the White House grounds. Coburn Players in costume awaited Rosalind and Orlando as rain halted the show, with a possible Saturday encore and President Taft granting grounds for a rain date.
A mixed boundary dispute over the district line followed the death of Edward Shaw after a collision between an ambulance and a trolley car on Friday night. Coroner Ashton initially held an inquest in Alexandria county, ruling the death an accident and urging a flagman at the bridge south end. Later findings showed the accident occurred in the District, prompting a second inquest by Coroner Nevitt, pending testimony from two injured men.
In Chicago on June 16, Mrs Mary Lavender filed a $50 000 slander suit in Judge Mangan's court against Rev John B Crawford pastor of Woodlawn Methodist Episcopal Church. The case centers on alleged disclosures about Lavender by Crawford to Bishop McDowell. Lavender claims Crawford distorted facts as he reported confidences about her relations with another minister. Jury selection proceeded today.
Funeral services for S Norris Thorne who died at his residence 933 Twenty third street were held yesterday morning at 10 30 o clock with the Rev Robert Taylor rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church officiating Interment was at Glenwood cemetery.
Stationary disturbance over the middle Atlantic caused showers there and in New England and upper Ohio valleys. Scattered showers also in the south Atlantic states, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific coast with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Warmth in the plains and Mississippi valleys. cooler in northern plains. unsettled in middle Atlantic and New England through Friday. winds variable along coasts. local reports show Potomac and Shenandoah rivers very muddy and slightly higher.
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