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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1910

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Wilson on Grill Disputes Pinchot in Senate Hearing

The session featured Wilson under cross examination by Pinchot and others, as he deflected questions on written communications and a controversial letter. The testimony touched on the purpose of the communication, the knowledge of department heads, and potential plans kept from the President. The hearing included disagreements over who authorized the letter and whether criticism of the President would have been allowed.

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Secretaries faced questioning over forest service letters

The hearing exposed Secretary Wilson and Pinechot amid debates on Dolliver letters and the Ballinger matter. Senators pressed whether Pinechot had consent to send a critical letter to the President, and whether Wilson knew of or approved the communications regarding departmental affairs.

Dolliver Forest Service Congress Wilson Interior Department Messrs Price Shaw Tower Wnte Danier Pudue Mde Jim Prychot Glavis Ute Dellver

Letter Excerpt Clarifies Ballinger Pinchot Exchange

The document records a confrontation with Mr Ballinger and Mr Pinchot. Senator Nelson questions whether Ballinger attempted to deceive the President by sending a letter. Pinchot states he cannot judge Ballinger’s mindset or reconcile the differing events.

Ballinger Pinchot Senator Nelson Baltingers

Burns woman to cure her odd Italian priest on homicide charge

New York March 1 The Rev Innocent Montverri of the Church of Mary Help of Christians in East Twelfth Street was paroled to await tomorrow's examination after facing a homicide technical charge. He admitted applying a heated aluminum button to the body of Maria Mata Legudice who died February 24 to relieve pain, saying he burned her to test the treatment on herself. A physician noted burns and terrible wounds as collateral cause of death.

Italan Poest New York Rey Innocent Montverri Church of Mary Help of Christiana East Twelfth Street Maria Mata Legudice Father Montgerrl

Newport News Crashes Lord Roberts In Dense Fog

The Newport News steamer, en route from Washington to Norfolk, struck the British tramp steamer Lord Roberts in Chesapeake Bay during fog. The port bow of the Newport News was severely damaged yet watertight compartments kept her afloat. passengers were shaken but not fatally harmed. Captain Phillips coordinated with tug Georges Creek and arranged repairs at Newport News, while Lord Roberts appeared unharmed and anchored.

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Me Fairbanks in London Invited to Court by King

Former Vice President Charles W Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks arrived in London for a fortnight long visit. At King Edward's special invitation they will attend court at Buckingham Palace on March 4. American Ambassador Heid will host a luncheon in their honor on March 4. On March 6 Fairbanks is guest of honor at a large dinner with many English educators invited.

King Edward London Charlea W Fairbanks Mra Fairbanks Edward Mra Mrs Fairbanks Buckingham Palace Heid Mr Fairbanks England

South Carolina Battleship Commissioned at Philadelphia Yard

The battleship South Carolina was placed in commission today at the Philadelphia navy yard by Capt Augustine Fechteler. With the Michigan, it is the most powerful vessel in the navy. The ship will sail Sunday for Hampton Roads and then to Charleston where the Daughters of the American Revolution will give a ceremonial salver service.

Philadelphia South Carolina Philadelphia Navy Yard Augustuse Fechteler Michigan Hampton Roads Charleston S Daughters of the American ‘Revolutis

Philadelphia Transit Crisis Sparks Mayor Clash and Shots Fired

Six shots rang out opposite Mayor Reyburn's office in Market Street as a big black touring car stopped on Juniper Street. Police chased the car, but it escaped. state troopers and militia have withdrawn. Businessmen ministers press arbitration with Rapid Transit Company, which refused. Mayor Reyburn and clergy urge order and peace amid looming strikes and protests.

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Washington Papers Sold and Historic Documents Valued

A Washington Post item notes Frederick County land survey and George Washington handwriting dated October 2 17 sold for due proceeds include 170 for Michelangelo autograph card and 351 for a letter to Major General Henry Knox. Dates range from 1319 to 1777 with various slave division and Benedict Arnold letters offering insight into historic memorabilia sales.

Washington Post York Michelangelo Pope Juling II Andersons Rome Frederict George George Washington Mortistows Henry Knox Benedict Arnold

Ballon Flight Abort Near Velonia After Storms

A balloon from San Antonio carrying Ghiford Marmon and George B Harmison attempting a long distance record landed near Velonia Arkansas as storms halted the flight. The craft was moved by wagon to Austin and will be shipped to San Antonio to await better weather for a possible resumption.

Little Rock Ark York Ghiford Marmon George B Harmison San Antonio Velonia Austin Ark San

Ferry Collision Injures Several on Delaware River

In dense fog a Camden to Philadelphia ferry crash injured about nine people today. The Wenonah struck the Camden ferry as both ferries moved from slips near Market Street. Several passengers were hospitalised. panic ensued but neither vessel sank.

Philadelphia Delaware River Pennsylvania Railroad Company Market Street Canden Trom Camden NJ Camden Wenonah Batoats

Casualty Toll in Nicaraguan Battles Surges

Report from Managua dated March 1 details rising deaths and injuries from the government forces battles at Tisma and Tipitapa. At least 233 killed and 30 wounded, with bodies scattered over a wide area. Captain Godfrey Fowler, wounded in the left leg, escaped with aid and was praised alongside General Lara for their roles in the Tlama battle and the effectiveness of American machine guns.

Managua Micaragua Tisma Tipitapa Godfrey Fowler Fowler Lara Tlama Ave

Decree for Mrs Davenport Granted in Supreme Court

A mutual decree grants Daisy B Davenport separation from Homer Davenport the well known cartoonist. Custody of their three children and alimony of 409 5 per month are awarded to Mrs Davenport. The ruling marks an amicable divorce settlement reached today in court.

New Fork Hhe Supreme Court Daisy B Davenport Homer Davenport Daverport

Taft Letter Praises Aldrich Amid Insurgent Divisions

Lucius B Swift of Indianapolis received a personal Taft letter praising Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon while critiquing insurgent Republicans in Congress. The note suggests insurgent Democrats may control the House and hints at public names among insurgents, though Swift would not reveal specifics.

New York Washington Evening Post Aldrich Cannon Congress Taft Lucius B Swift Indianapolis Republian Central West Eame House of Representatives House Senate Ind Luun B . Swift Swift Reagan

Fear for Roosevelt party blood infection warned by Capt Duquesne

German Afrikaner hunter Capt Fritz Duquesne warned that Roosevelt and his expedition may carry sleeping sickness or African fever, dormant until Europe or America. He urged quarantine and blood tests before any return, citing Prasch’s death and officials in Gondolieres exposed. Duquesne, veteran Boer War figure, has a controversial history and was previously invited to head the expedition.

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Roosevelt expedition fever tolls African journey mystery

Off Khartoum Roosevelt expedition members escape African fever as Dr Roderic Prosch dies of illness. Reports note Kampala Uganda stopovers and fever strikes Gundy Korg district officers. Ambassador Leishman arrives Rome visit followed by Roosevelt family events in Harlem and aldermanic discussions on related proposals.

Gondokoro Sucan Col Roosevelt Khartoum Roderic Proxh Mr Roosevelt Kampala Uganda Gundy Korg Candibou Cal New York Harlem Fredor John GA Leishman Italy Rome

Women in Collision Near Farmer's Home Demolishes Trolley Car

Mrs J Mel Carter and Mrs Samuel Whitestone, from St Louis, escape after a trolley strikes their vehicle on a street near Adams Wil road and Galet. The car is demolished, the driver allegedly speeding. the motorman is arrested. Mrs Carter says she is injured.

J Mel Carter Samuel Whitestone St Lous Farmer's J Mel Carer Lilly Moo Mis Dapley Hearlage Adams Wil Road

Three Killed in Collision on Canton Road

A head on crash today near Winnible road injured fifteen passengers and twenty others. A tendon of cause is unclear. The killed were employees of the Canton transit. Injured passengers are residents of Canton.

Winnibleriban Lantun Pernes Resderis Canton

Bank deposits rise spurring interest rate decision

The text notes a ruling affecting bank deposits amid rising totals and idle funds. It cites increasing deposits through January and February and argues that paying interest on deposits became expedient as idle money grew. The action by the bank board aimed to adjust to the liquidity buildup and support depositors.

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Adrift on Ice Two Hours Before Rescue

A drenched mother and her two children spent two hours clinging to ice floes after their car overturned on a frozen river last night. Mrs Evan and her youngsters clung to cakes of ice, were rescued exhausted but alive, and aided by rescuers who pulled them from the water.

Springfe J Willam Bvans Evan

Falls Three Stories From Bed In Providence Tragic Death

An elderly woman, Mrs Abbie Slocum, slipped from an open bed beside a window and fell three stories to her death in Providence R I. The incident occurred today as the window was left open in her home, with the bed placed close to it.

Providence Abbie Slocum

Trains Burse in Snowslide Across Northwest Lines

Flood conditions grip the Northwest as four major rail lines halt. The Great Northern reports Spokane Express stalled at the Cascade summit due to heavy snow and avalanches. A water tank and rotary plow block tracks near Galt Lake City, with only one line open and multiple carriages carried away. Two passengers injured as trains struggle through snowbound corridors. crews work to restore service.

Spokane Express Summit Cascade Range O'Neil Galt Lake City

Leaps From Wild Engine Ends in Serious Injury at Douglas

A wild engine dash along the Western Montana roundhouse near Douglas ended when a rider was thrown from the machine. The engine curved around a bend near the Blalefork River, forcing the rider to bail out. He was severely injured, with witnesses noting the fall and impact.

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