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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1910
Page
1
One bandit is fatally wounded, another dying after a shootout as pursuing officers close in. A female bystander clings to a horse and helps carry clues to the bandits’ route while police guard the scene and chase the surviving attackers through Ford Street and surrounding alleys.
A deadly street confrontation left one man dead and two wounded. Police cornered a third robber after a crowd attacked him as he was taken to headquarters. The dead man and two suspects, all named locals and visitors, were identified or linked to an New York city man, with one suspect later to face murder charges. Victims include Dandregan age 46, partner in Welch and Landregan Shoes, and Policeman Carroll age 52, noted for his service and civic activity.
Special to The Washington Post Waterbury Connecticut June Policeman William Cassin an old time ball player is in serious condition after being rescued by the fire department from a 0 foot well in the rear of the home of Sarah Prichard authoress into which he fell while chasing burglars Cassin was in the well in a semi conscious condition for three hours He later recovered enough to fire his revolver which attracted a passerby The rescue followed correct spelling and punctuation adjusted for clarity
Birmingham society reels as banker Gordon Harding and partner Guy R. Johnson allegedly plotted suicide pact after rumors of a romance with Mrs Amanda Harding. Johnson claimed their affection grew amid scandal. he shot himself after delivering a note to her residence. Funeral held at Bryn Mawr with widow Edith Whelan Johnson present.
President Taft signs key bills in the President's Room as the 61st Congress ends its session. Vice President Sherman and Speaker Cannon present watch the adjournment amid crowds, with Cabinet members and senators observing. Reclamation, pension, and sundry civil bills are among those signed before final adjournment at 11 o'clock.
The article recalls President Taft’s surprise departure for the White House after a productive legislative session and notes fears of a veto on the river and harbor bill. It details Taft’s sharp critique of small, piecemeal funding and his warning of future executive vetoes. It also covers Taft signing the postal savings bank act with three pens, and mentions Congress ignoring Dr. Richard Harlan’s Morrill fund appeal for George Washington University.
George Washington University faces a fresh crisis as funding for a 205 440 floating debt is practically abandoned and a new readjustment plan is expected at tomorrow's trustees meeting. The second mortgage bonds plan is scrapped amid a reorganized board, with influential members away for summer.
Special to The Washington Post by Brook Indiana reports George Ade’s picnic in Chicago drew over 500 Hoosier residents. The event offered free entertainment, souvenir tents, sideshows, galleries, and a warm welcome from Brook and Newton County volunteers who fried 450 chickens and prepared transport for attendees.
Woodstock New York June 25 Dan Sully old time actor died at his home from Brights disease and heart failure after three months illness. Born Daniel Sullivan in Newport Rhode Island in 1853 he was known to theatergoers of today and yesterday as playwright and actor. His first notable success was The Corner Grocery in 1884.
Emperor King Francis Joseph opened the newly elected parliament in Budapest. In the throne speech he signaled democratic electoral reforms and higher military spending. He closed with a note that European states’ growing peace gives confidence in long lasting stability.
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 25 Otis Smith a farmer in the Lestersburg district was knocked into a harvesting machine when his binder started unexpectedly. He suffered deep gashes across the legs and body severed tendons and arteries. The platform passed over him before he could be removed to his home for treatment where 22 stitches were needed. If he survives he may lose use of his right leg.
State roads commission considers abandoning the Frederick Turnpike due to high stockholder prices and may switch to the Liberty road. The notice mentions a through train service from Baltimore to Mountain Lake Park with round trips listed for June 28 to August 31.
Case of Porter Charlton who confessed to murdering his wife at Lake Como remains unsettled as Italian authorities weigh extradition. Italian alienists assess mental state, New Jersey law pending actions by the State Department, and Washington Rome diplomacy continues with Charlton's supporters pushing for evidence of sanity and possible transfer to Italy for trial.
Senator Stone urged a special inquiry in the Senate into U S relations with Nicaragua and possible American financiers and a former State Department official involved in funding or refinancing Nicaragua and Central American debts. He accused financiers of backing the revolutionary forces and warned of dangerous plots. Chairman Cullom called the State Department’s explanations sufficient and denied any wrongdoing.
General Frederick Funston recovers from a severe heart attack and says he will return to duty as commander of the army service schools within a day or two. He spoke by telephone and indicated he is out of danger.
Oyster Bay June 3 Theodore Roosevelt signals readiness to engage in the fall political fight to save the Republican party in New York. He plans a major conference with Gov Hughes to discuss policy and potential primary reforms while avoiding direct nomination talks. Roosevelt notes massive unread mail and vows to tackle public duties without overreaching.
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