23 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
1
Presidio Texas March 22 reports say bullets from federal rifles struck a U S troops detachment guarding the river as supplies for Mexican forces in Ojinaga were halted. Mexican authorities and Gen Luque faced demands for explanations while Lieut Taylor prepared a full dispatch for Washington.
Luther Burbank the plant wizard will train 15 year old Donald Miller to grow from a truant to a sane efficient man. Miller was placed under Burbank by court order because of his truancy record. Burbank believes he can cure the boy and asked to take custody of him.
Special to The Washington Post from Las Vegas New Mexico March 22 Former Gov George Curry who also governed Samar Island left for Washington summoned by Gen Edwards chief of the bureau of insular affairs It is stated on good authority that Curry who served with the Rough Riders is to be appointed governor general of the Philippines.
Mexico City reports by a high diplomat that the Japan Mexico treaty will terminate by mutual consent due to US military demonstration and a Washington demand to avoid US misunderstanding. US troops to be recalled from Fort Sam Houston as relations normalize amid revolution and crisis in central Mexico.
St Louis society women and their cooks attended a lecture on cookery by Miss Eva Roberta Robinson of Chicago University at Mrs. J. W. Morton’s home. The event transformed the dining room into a kitchen and the living room into an auditorium as dishes were prepared and tasted on the spot.
Dorothea Nolan a four year old Yonkers resident survived a 42 day senseless period after whooping cough and pneumonia followed by spinal meningitis. Doctors reported remarkable vitality and projected recovery as the patient regained consciousness.
A maid named Mary Miller, posing through a local agency, stole jewelry worth $10,000 from Miss Mary Adame and her guest Mrs. Merryman at 1621 New Hampshire Ave NW. The thief, described as 26, about 5 feet 4, elegant and prepossessing, left with diamonds and gold pieces after a day of service. Police trace the crime to forged letters and a fictitious D Street address, with connections to Detroit Baltimore and Rochester noted.
Contractor who served four years wins no extra imprisonment after showing his finances are exhausted. The long fraud case ends with a hard fought legal battle and a fortune vanished.
Benjamin D. Greene and Johnny Gaynor, after serving four years in federal prison for Savannah harbor improvement frauds, walk out free in Atlanta. Greene plans to sail to Europe with wife, joining Paris as their future home. The government fought his pauper’s oath to avoid payment of the $575,000 fine, arguing asset concealment. The partners faced trials from 1896 to 1907, including embezzlement and conspiracy charges, with convictions and lengthy sentences.
President Taft hosted diplomats and Cabinet members discussing universal peace with Japan Mexico Great Britain and France. He reassured Baron Uchida of friendly ties and dismissed hostile rumors while endorsing a broad arbitration approach and peaceful troop movements along the Mexican border.
Index lists items across sections including fires on Americans in Mexico, treaty abrogation, jewelry theft, prison release of Capt. Greene, peace talks, school gown bans, memorial fund, director Ralph Sv sends ten, warship fate, bank dividends, beef barons, Dr. Washington beating, Mesiean rebels, Albany Democrats caucus, Democratic House Committee plans, editorial comment, society notes, spoiling news, financial brief, fund for the South and orphans, police seek boy firebugs.
In New Orleans on March 22, the Bee reports editor Armand Capdeville challenges M. de Baroncelli of the Wasp to a duel over remarks. Capdeville demands retract or face combat with arms in a public challenge.
Members of a new body seek to simplify girls dress in the Shia school system with a plan for afternoon exercise and a proposal to bar flowers. The effort aims to enforce decorum during class hours without explicit authority.
A high school committee urged afternoon commencement to curb lavish gowns and flowers. Teachers to dress simply and mothers urged to restrict dress and gifts as part of a broader push for "No flowers" at ceremonies. The plan aims to shift public sentiment and reduce costs for families.
Campaign pushes to collect 250000 dollars to honor General George Washington and realize a Great Hall project. The Chamber of Commerce hosts the largest meeting yet as prominent men outline the program and outline steps to secure the quota.
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