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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
1
Panic spreads as workers stage a general strike and arrant walkout threatening potential disturbances. Merchants hold talks on political strategies while leaders urge rapid mediation with the Rapid Transit Company. Mayor Reyburn expresses confidence in settlement if outsiders stay away and calm returns.
Central body last night warned that conditions in Philadelphia justify organized labor backing a strike by carmen amid looming riots. Delegates at Sunday's meeting urged all efforts to gain organized favor nationwide. The unions claim the strike outcome will shape the future of their organization as they push toward victory.
Reston Webb hides arrest details of a Wisconsin woman who used the alias Wis. Hello Quimby. The alleged thief, described as an artist with studios in Chicago, stayed jailed after the incident and feared her friends would post bail, admitting the act and planning to avoid public shame.
Hamilton Fish led a sharp attack on House rules during a recent session, denouncing the rules committee for blocking legislation. He argued no subject can be considered without a majority, citing a parcels post resolution as action he sought, while criticizing minority influence and calling for independence from a machine-like party routine.
An oddly garbled report cites Nedry secretary of a central lodge group and a weekly locals meeting. It mentions Worthy support by Nedry, a clerk, and officers including De Melis and Paine, with unclear roles and a press-like note on organizational matters.
Special to The Washington Post from Newport News reports councilman Ernest Cox convicted of permitting a bribery offer to a rival candidate. Prosecutors say Cox aided a candidate’s withdrawal in a Democratic primary by promising money, leading to Rep. J. W. Lester’s election. The verdict faced a defense motion to set aside.
A cable from Rotterdam announces the death of Capt F H Bonjer at 65. He joined Holland America as fourth officer, rose to captain, and became commodore of the fleet in 1892. He commanded ships including Maas Hu and the Rotterdam, completing 295 round trips without a fatal incident aboard his ships.
Two youths aged 13 and 3 are charged with demanding 2500 from Mrs Hoavr nejer widow of a Sugar Refining Co president in a black hand style letter. They say they were messengers for an unknown man. Judge Wyatt ordered handwriting tests and remanded them for further examination Friday. Wins Haxemeyer attended but did not testify.
The Weshlonton market saw hogs bring 10 dollars per hundredweight as an Eastern shipper paid the highest price since 1870. A single 810 head sold today for 180, with a lot of four hogs at 68. An observer questioned ownership and profit amid the day’s trading, noting the record value for this weight class.
Spokane dispatch reports repeated snowslides in northern Idaho unleashed fierce rescues as 24 people were confirmed dead and many more missing. The Mace and Burke camps endured massive slides burying structures and workers while survivors recount hours of cold, peril, and brave rescue efforts by dozens of miners and locals.
A westbound Century Limited train on the fake Shore and Wielugan Southern Tall way derailed eight miles west of Falls. Two to three people were slightly injured when the locomotive left the tracks at about eighty miles per hour after a broken truck in a former car caused the derailment.
The Indianapolis Ministers' Association adopted a memorial resolution praising Senator Beveridge for his integrity and service. Some ministers criticized the tone as too pro, while four or five dissented as the group passed the resolution.
Report from Lane City Wharton Texas dated December 29 details F F Kemper and his brother shooting and killing F iY Kemper and fatally wounding their mother Mrs J J Kemper. The family mistook the women for burglars as they tried the rear door and were shot with shotguns.
In a dramatic Commons session Premier Asquith and Chancellor Lloyd George outlined plans to strip the Lords of most powers and to push two year budget reforms. Resolutions will be debated after Easter to deprive Lords of financial veto and limit their delay role while Commons remains focused on financing the army and navy.
Pennsylvanian farmer Frank S Smith, enraged by a prior feud, killed his father D P Smith near Uniontown as relatives fear his insanity. He fled on horseback after firing through a door wounding his brother in law, then fled into the nearby mountains with $3000 in cash and weaponry while deputies hunted him under orders to shoot if he did not surrender.
In Pittyburg a man nearly drank poisoned liquor after temptation when his uncle Baust refused. John Feil, Baust’s nephew, urged a drink, but Baust quit long ago. Forty minutes later a physician arrived to find Fell dead at 24 from carbolic acid, separated recently from his wife.
Charles W Fairbanks, former Vice President of the United States, visited the Elysee Palace this afternoon. Ambassador Bacon welcomed him and the exchange was cordial. Mrs Fairbanks hosted luncheons and teas with American ladies before the couple departed for London. Some lines mention a separate obituary: Michael Leay, aged 110, born in Kerr Treland, Ireland, settled in America many years ago and recently unable to walk long distances.
A Washington woman and her daughter collapsed after drinking coffee with suspected poison sediment. Both were unconscious or seriously ill. the mother crawled half a mile to fetch aid for herself and the daughter. Authorities noted the sediment but have no motive or suspect.
Dover record reports Republican leader Goodwin, convicted of attempted election bribery, to serve two years in New Castle county workhouse. State Supreme Court affirmed the conviction over a month ago. he appeared before the court, surrendered, and is jailed due to Chancellor Curtis's absence. Next Thursday must resume proceedings.
Greenwich Feb 2 The arrest of George Leake 10 Stephen Yosk 10 Ward Golsoski 12 Andrew Milke 32 and Matthew Gy doski 19 reveals a plan to wreck a New Haven Railroad train to loot the dead and wounded. A switchman stopped the switch in time, saving a train carrying executives and many millionaires. Matthew Gydnoski was bound over for the next term. Faski sent to reform school. others paroled under probation.
Minister Gudein Agcidert and Mme Gude narrowly avoided serious harm after their carriage collided with an automobile at Fourteenth and Q streets in northwest. The bystander blew a horn as the horses veered toward the car tracks, but both occupants escaped unharmed despite broken carriage wheels and rapid confusion. The incident occurred while the Gudes were en route to a dinner engagement with residents of the Northwestern city district.
President Taft attended the sixth conval banquet at the University Club in New York. The event featured a dancing dolls jest as a tribute, with Champ Clark, Senator Depew, Job Hedges, and Dr Wiley Moory-Raser among the speakers. The toastmaster was Depew, and Taft urged puncturing sham and upholding substance while praising university duty and sane, level thinking.
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