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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
7
Exhibits planned across city store windows showcase premiums for dogs with a grand tankard among prizes. Special international judges from Chinese and Japanese embassies invited to assess entries in a forthcoming arcade tour event, with entry blanks ready and a Wednesday deadline for submissions.
An intercepted missive reports threats to self harm and violent intent tied to financial disputes. The letter references debts, obligations, and coercive pressure linked to a westbound street incident and potential targeting. Authorities note the troubling tone and possible motive rooted in money owed and family pressure.
The article outlines a religious drive led by a pastor urging lay members to assist in missionary work. It highlights appeals to aid a boy and notes community participation, with references to a pastor named Nelon and a focus on devotion, education, and faith-based outreach.
Mrs James Mehsever testified of years of indignities from her husband whom she accused of insanity and jealousy. Doctors testified he suffers from a mental disease and she alleged threats and intrusions. The jury could not reach a verdict and he was discharged. separate item notes Barry statue commission rejecting models and inviting a New York sculptor for a contract.
Clara Peters, 19, from Philadelphia, detained after confession alleged, accused of abandoning her infant at the Florence Crittenton Home. Infant found in the vestibule of St Ann's Asylum on 7th Street Northwest, described as poorly dressed and exposed to cold, then taken to House of Detention. Detectives tied Peters to the case after witnesses and a home staff description. Baby sick with cold and physical weakness, treated at the asylum.
Andrew Lee a six year old boy held on housebreaking and weapons charges is named by Central office detectives as part of a suspected professional theft gang active in the city this May. Police pressure suspects and plan arrests as they trace jewelry linked to the Hornsby home robbery to a man dubbed Richard P Wilson and a moving picture theater purchase.
The Hotel Astor in New York unveils a grand organ with 102 speaking stops and dual independent divisions operable via a single action. A network of 83 to 180 wire cables powers 138 electric magnates, 8 miles of insulated wire, and twin motor generators driving a two fan blower system for steady air pressure across pipes from 32 feet to fractions of an inch.
A man named Lou's Tone alias Nathan Ceplan was arrested in this city on swindling charges involving junk dealer Aaronson Heuhet and was brought here by Detective Sergeant Patrick OErlen after an earlier arrest in Lochgville Ex Fine posted 1000 bond via James J Fletcher The suspect fled the day of trial. bond forfeited and a bench warrant issued He was later located in Memphis Town and repatriated by Louisville authorities on another embezzlement charge Detective O Brien secured return to face trial The case alleges he shipped barrels of merchandise to him by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad last October claiming brass contents but delivering clay The firm Aaronson is represented by Attorney Samuel Tiult
Sanitary board favors creating a national board of sanitary inspectors to oversee District and federal buildings. The board would include Surgeon General, Navy Medical chief, and Public Health head to inspect all government sites quarterly and report annually to Congress via the President, evolving from an executive order by President Roosevelt.
Members of the Sibley Guild hosted two luncheons at a north city location to raise funds for the guild fund. Mrs D B Street chaired the lunch committees while Mrs Elreet, Mrs Walter Brown, and Vera Stmemets assisted. a large group of young women served as ushers under Mrs Stokes. Donations came from many women across denominations supporting the hospital fund.
At the Corcoran building last night the League of Republican State Chairman announced that President Catt accepted an invitation to attend the annual dinner of the program committee. Accommodations are limited and arrangements for overflow seating will be announced later. A separate note proposes a birth statistics bill requiring District residents welcoming a newborn to report to the health office within hours. Dr Woodward supports the measure to improve registration and it is now with the commissioner to send to the House District committee.
At the Indiana Society gathering the women took charge of the program with President Thomas T. Jones delivering an initial address. Readings, contralto and soprano solos, piano pieces, and remarks by Miss Bertia Frances Wolfe and others highlighted the event.
The Treass Department authorized Flushing National Bank of Flushing NY to resume business. Capital stock set at 16900 dollars. Officers include George H Dowsey president J F Bloodgood H Bloempet and Morrin D Kopplesice presidents Thomas P Brokaw Jr cashier and Dr Wilkins assistant engineer Perkins. Representative James B Perkins of New York reported in poor health, seen as weaker than before during illness. attending physician described him as a weakened man.
An extensive weather bulletin describes a system spanning the southeastern United States and mid-Atlantic, with rain and snow moving across Texas to New York. Forecasters expect mild to warm conditions in the South Friday, with a cold front bringing cooler air and variable winds along the Atlantic coast.
Receipts show a sizable year over year rise, with the Southern Industrial Educational Aspiration electing four new trustees for three year terms. Named are Justice Seth Shepard Mrs Samuel Spencer CC Calhogo and Dr Grome H Myers of the McKinley Training School. Delegates from New York Baltimore and Richmond attended.
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