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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
9
A long tangled report outlines a past expulsion of a young Mexican, linked to accusations against a former fiancée for anonymous letters, and a Metropolitan Club exclusion. The piece recaps factions, timing and reactions, with references to local officials, a tax notice and civic matters surrounding a sprawling set of names and places.
Appellate court affirms $5,000 damages to administrator Theodore Apple in the death of Hugh L. Apple struck by a Capital Traction car on December 24, 2006 at Fourteenth and Clifton Streets. Justices held motormen must control speed and be ready to stop on main thoroughfares, rejecting contributory negligence defenses.
The Wistries Court of Appeals dismissed Cornelian Laws appeal seeking a writ of mandamus against Ven Yasian Warner former pension commissioner. The appeal claimed a special act of Congress granted a pension for Jerry Gordon related to Bull Run duty, but Warner said Gordon’s leg amputation resulted from other causes, not battle injuries, and that Congress was misinformed. The court found the lower court’s dismissal correct and held no court may grant the relief sought.
In criminal court Justice Ashler presiding Gould accepted a guilty plea for embezzlement by WeKav Mok, from Fosberg Murray, with a nine teen months term set. A mother urged a suspended sentence, but the judge emphasized the two elements of plea and lengthy incarceration, noting prior four year sentence and parole.
After a $3000 jewelry robbery at Mia Rebekan Hornsby home detectives Weedon and Kleindienst traced two suspects. A newsboy’s tip led to a sighting as the men bought a paper and discussed the case before leaving the city, heading toward Union Station.
The University building committee reports funds for a new clubhouse. More than 10000 has been subscribed with no difficulty anticipated to raise the additional amount needed. The delegation to the fourth international conference of American states in Buenos Aires includes Henry White and others.
President Taft issued a proclamation extending minimum tariff rates under the Payne Aldrich act to Austria Hungary to settle a complex tariff dispute. Austria agreed to drop pork import inspections and reduce duties on cottonseed oil. In 1907 Austria trade with the U S amounted to 313 6420 0 dollars in imports and exports. Wins Against Apartment House A jury awarded damages to Herschel for a steam incident at his apartment caused by a faulty pipe connection.
Four men including Joh Gite Scott Monroe Joh McGowan alias James Qoone and Tohu McBride were arraigned before US Commissioner Jason S Taylor on charges of attempting to convert government property. They pled not guilty and posted bond of 1000 each before remand to jail. The district alleges the quartet has operated in numerous post office robberies across the Middle Atlantic States. O'Shea represents the accused.
Dense fog across the Chesapeake and nearby waters stalls ships for days. The Washington steamer offered no attempt to break through while fog lingered over the harbor. A Baltimore–bound vessel reached port around two this afternoon. Norfolk observers note continued delays and unclear navigation conditions.
The tariff commission faces protests from U S baseball manufacturers led by A G Spalding & Bros over a 40 percent baseball tariff. They argue Japanese firms can export horsehide balls cheaply and undersell Americans in San Francisco and Seattle, despite tariff duties. Representative Kehn will present the Spalding protest to Congress to argue Oriental competition threats exceed European tariffs.
Deed recorded conveying Brightwood driving park tract at Fourteenth and Sixteenth streets to Hulmes Central Balt Corporation. Old race track to be subdivided into large building lots with city improvements and strict restrictions for single homes. Purchase price reported as 100.09 with adjoining land bought by Holmes Corporation. parcels to be united as Pasidena Park.
Equity suit filed by Frank O Parrish and others against Joseph Darlington and others seeks a court ordered sale of the Prospect and Fotoma Streets premises and a division of proceeds among heirs of McPherson. plaintiffs claim Richard L M Pherson died in 1880 leaving a will and share among heirs, while defendants hold deeds and later deeds of conveyance. Court asked to appoint trustees to conduct the sale.
Captain Peck of the Second precinct chased a suspect through northwest Fort Wayne streets after a burglary at a rear alley chicken coop. The accused, Willam Brown, a Black man, is charged with housebreaking and set for arraignment in police court this morning. Brown denies the theft allegations.
A letter from Patrick Utterson of Linxton to President Taft apologizes for boring a hole in a Lincoln penny. The missive, sent via the Treasury Department from the White House, expresses regret and requests a response. The note includes a penny hole and a plea for acknowledgment.
Charles Wiltse of Hochester urges Congress for equitable foreclosure legislation to curb tax losses by nonresident owners while property delinquency drags through years and tax titles lapse. Baltimore and Ohio official Sie Niei spoke at Georgetown on wasteful economics and extravagance to students. Philadelphia broker 78 McCord & Co insolvency blamed on speculative losses. Lena Reeves dies from a jaw dislocation after a fall while gathering ashes and stone fragments.
The Great Northern avalanche near Wellington Washington devastates two passenger trains. Eighty six dead or missing, many bodies shockingly mangled, with rescue teams digging through ice, snow, trees, and boulders. Survivors recount a night of horror as flood threats loom and relief efforts rush to reach injured passengers and recover the dead.
A weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau reports temperatures about 18 degrees above zero, with variable winds and general fair conditions across most counties. Readings include 96 degrees in the northwest region, with no major changes anticipated. rain possible only in isolated northern areas and a light northerly to westerly wind pattern along eastern coasts.
Attorneys Fismin and White obtained a writ of habeas corpus from Justice Gould for Albert E. Willard, recently acquitted of murder, on insanity grounds. The writ directs De White at the Government Hospital for the Insane to produce Willard on March 8. They plan to call experts to prove Willard currently maintains his faculties and is needed at home for family support. government opposition is not expected. Thomas C Taylor withdrew from the case.
Chicago’s federal court probes coloring of oleomargarine after testimonies from three guilty plea defendants. William J Moxley and 28 manufacturers named as figures in the case. Witnesses Desaach Driesbach and Broadwell describe buying coloring materials and selling taxed and untaxed product to restaurants, hotels, and shiners, with a sizable output reportedly circulated.
The Interstate Commerce Commission was permanently enjoined from enforcing an order that barred compensation to owners and operators of elevators for grain elevation and transfer. Filed in the United States Circuit Court, Judge Sanborn wrote the decision with Judges Hook and Adams concurring. The ruling questions the Commission's delegated power, notes the order would have taken effect May 1, and states the case will be appealed.
A Seattle report says six men and mate Swanson departed in an open boat from Tiernan Bag Alaska on February to seek help for the steamer Farallon. All hope is abandoned as no word has come. The revenue cutter Tahama searched Seward Alaska and nearby islands on February 2 with no discovery.
The lengthy trial drew sensational notices of perjury as the jury of the case deliberated over more than three weeks. The jury, out an hour, reportedly cast five ballots before reaching verdict. The case proceeds to the supreme court. Dr Fritch accepted the jury's decision calmly, while his wife fainted upon hearing the news and remained semiconscious for hours. Vincent Coughlin and Vincent F Coughlin are convalescent after a severe griping attack at Atlantic Us, expected to return to Washington soon.
Mrs John Edens of Davenport Town Wood reports suffering poor appetite and sleepless nights until using Sarsapatilia products Sarsatabs ten doses for one dollar. The ad claims Sarsparilla purifies blood strengthens nerves aids digestion and builds up the system.
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