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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1910
Page
1
Republican factions clash as open outbreak seems unlikely before new Rules Committee election. Both sides concede seriousness, with insurgent gains feared. Mr Can nons speech provokes ire among insurgents, highlighting tense party dynamics and stalled progress.
President Taft commented on the House upheaval as insurgents challenged Speaker Cannon with a vote to form a new rules committee. The dispute splits Republicans, with Democrats wary of further chaos, while Norris and Dalzell loom in conference talks and committee plans.
February state agriculture figures report dark loose leaf tobacco sales across Virginia markets. Richmond led with 1,982,550 pounds sold, South Boston second at 1,255,757 pounds, and Danville totals near 368,550 pounds. Prices fell due to poorer leaf quality, with bids ranging from common 35 to 60 cents per pound and wrappers at 15 dollars per hundred.
A carpenter named Bell suffered a fatal head injury when dynamite exploded early this morning in Indianapolis. Bell refused to identify his companions, who fled, leaving investigators to probe links to recent nonunion labor outrages and determine if the incident ties to local dynamized structures.
President Taft and Minister Fielding held an all day conference on tariffs with no conclusion. Officials say the talks remain in friendly negotiation as Canada faces potential extra duties. Discretionary powers may allow rescission of maximum rates if circumstances change, with Fielding possibly visiting Washington later that month.
The appeal seeks to impose the maximum rate on Canadian pulp wood while negotiations between the U S and Canada proceed. Officials say final disposition will wait several weeks to avoid pressuring the government, as talks continue. In a separate scene, police halted a 15 hour marathon dance in San Francisco after contestants exceeded a record, drawing spectators and noting performers’ endurance.
In Paris on March 9 rumors spread that James Gordon Benneths yacht ysstrate had been wheeled into the Red Sea and that Bennett had drowned. The Paris Herald office ridiculed the claim and cited a Colombo cable stating all was well.
Fourteen branches across multiple cities operated by the Vissionaires Club were found guilty in a federal court of illegal mail use to promote fixed sporting events. John C Mabray and thirteen associates face sentencing after a verdict that reveals millions in receipts over a decade.
The Washington Post reports chemical apparatus prevented a larger fire at the Richmond Country Club, a recently completed building not yet open to the public. Firefighters faced water shortages but used chemicals to control flames, with damages around 1100 dollars and the cause believed to be a discarded cigarette.
A Washington group at the Pythian temple formed the Washington Anti vaccine movement to urge repeal of compulsory district vaccination laws. Officers were elected and a campaign headquarters planned to educate the public and push for a public hearing before Senate and House committees. Speakers denounced vaccination as harmful, cited illnesses and deaths, and sought a test case in court while naming alleged victims and criticizing doctors for silence.
A cascade of bribery accusations shocks Pittsburg as detectives seize records and implicate council members and hotel figures. The probe targets payments, registered letters, and a hotel suite network tied to a major corruption scheme with Klein and others cited as key sources.
Readers protest an Annapolis incident drawing attention to cadet affairs and alleged mistreatment. The piece reports accusations directed at the Academy superintendent and calls for congressional inquiry. It notes parental and young female supporters voicing concerns and an ongoing dispute over discipline and conduct at the Naval Academy. The article suggests sustained public pressure and mentions a continuation on the next page.
In Akron a case unfolds around Catharine Mantz and the disappearance of her sister Elizabeth. A Greek fruit-store owner turned over a bag claimed to be from a girl answering the description. Police believe the sister’s death is connected, with coroner remarks indicating possible foul play.
A Boston program trains girls from highly regarded families in home making and ethics. The course covers literature, home economics, hygiene, nursing, and child care, with daily sessions on domestic arts, health, and social duties. Free poster advertising promises discreet post enrollment placement.
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