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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
1
Insurgent demands spark opposition as Honorable Menton and a few supporters seek votes. Tawney proposes a ready made state, drawing pushback from Payne and McCall who demand seater and ballot. Democrats prepare for the caucus tonight amid broad satisfaction with the reach.
Former President Roosevelt departs Luxor for Cairo amid grand reception and plans for a royal welcome. He praises uplift programs for native women, visits universities and missions, and outlines views on women’s rights. Cairo hosts dinners and lectures as a state visit unfolds.
At Wilmington Delaware railroad station a Pullman fight ended when J H Bethea shot and killed conductor D Wellman and porter Samuel Williams. Bethea, barricaded in the car, exchanged shots with officers for over an hour before a high pressure water stream forced him out. He was killed by police fire. Several other passengers wounded, including John Wriey and Mathew Haley.
A noted criminologist argues July youth crime rises with industrial steam and family breakdown. He predicts electricity will end this degeneracy as science enables direct conversion of air heat into electrical energy, signaling a future moral reform.
At a farm house 17 miles northeast of Atherton Mo Edward Payain Weston stopped at 10 oclock after 10 cred 40 miles today. Mewit resumes journey toward htea tomorrow morning and he expects to reach that iiv B Week from next Saturday night. Weston was greeted by an enormous couch upon arrival at 6 oclock. He had an impromptu reception then retired to a nearby residence for two and a half hours before resuming his journey at 40. The aged pedestrians dife and Ginghter Ive here but he did not visit them.
A South Carolina man named Bethea, 40, who left for Johns Hopkins Hospital seeking treatment for long standing illness killed two men on a Baltimore and Ohio tram before being shot by others. He had earlier been rumored connected to a 1926 mob lynching in which George White, a Black man, was burned near here for attacking Helen Bishop, prompting public fear of further violence. Bethea reportedly left town with his wife for Baltimore, planning to continue north after the fatal incident.
Andrew Carnegie spoke at a Washington Post event in Los Angeles urging a one half tax on fortunes to fund the state. He warned regulators must curb corporate rates and favored a clear plan: individuals keep wealth during life, then pay the state upon death, to forge a nation of hardy earners.
Two year old Mary Dimestin of Jaguin near Here was shot and killed by her eight year old brother John Haw MW. The children were alone when the gun, hanging over their father’s bed, was reached and played with. The shot blew off the side of the girl’s head. John is semi conscious from fear and has been under medical care since the incident in Willes Barre Po on March 3.
Former mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland sails aboard the Mauretania with plans to visit the Carlsbad waters for health treatment. He declines to discuss details. Ambassador Werens and Mrs Werens also travel aboard, bound for Vienna to take up a new post.
Violent earthquakes shook Catanzaro Messina and surrounding towns as Mount Etna erupts sending lava fissures lava flows toward Valla San Giovanni and Valta Girolama. Flooding reaches Calabria and Sips with rivers overflowing and towns cut off. railways damaged but no casualties reported. Also Bayanan sale of Oriental rugs advertised at Sloan Galleries today and tomorrow with a 6 am to 6 pm schedule.
British explorer Ernest Shackleton, returning from near the Pole, argues in a wireless interview that American plans for a South Pole expedition have potential but British efforts led by Captain Robert Scott hold the better prospects. He notes proper equipment and luck as key factors, and mentions Peary's support to American efforts.
A wireless dispatch from Baragua aboard the steamer Antilles states Gen Juan Estrada has recently received a large ammunition supply and vows to aid the Atlantic coast against 10,000 Mexican troops should an assault on Bluefields and coastal towns occur. The report places Estrada's forces at about 900, including 14 near Acoyapa.
Senator Elkins and Gen Marries pledge support to a broad campaign to base a grand exposition in Washington to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. Secretary Callahan says the Board of Trade will push a systematic drive, seek congressional backing, and raise funds. Leading citizens from Pacific coast cities join plans to have the event here in the United States capital.
Secretary Knox told visitors that a Canadian tariff dispute will be avoided and urged calm. Vermont Governor Prouly and business leaders pressed for a $200 million reconciliation with Canada. Fielding signaled progress while cautioning against premature declarations, as negotiations continue.
Spectacle at Daytona Beach reports Barney Oldfield breaking two mile and kilometer motor speed records in a big car, with times 65 88 160 seconds for the mile and 37 33 190 seconds for the kilometer, while Victor Demegect and George Robertson set other fast marks on the sand track.
A community fundraising chain began for John Lary and his destitute family, aiming to relieve hardship and secure regular support. The effort, started by Mrs. Jorgensen at 136 Catlin Street, has raised small contributions though views differ on Lary’s condition and eligibility for work.
A bulletin from the attending physician reports Senator Dumet Serate showing slight improvement. His speech is more distinct and he keeps his eyes open longer. Pulse, temperature, and nourishment remain satisfactory, indicating a modest advance over yesterday and a larger gain since Monday.
Special to The Washington Post from Syracuse reports Democratic State committee member Mark Rafferty endorses Judge E B K Merrell of Lewis County for governor. He notes the Democrats of Central area will push for his nomination. The piece also mentions lending rates and a local estate ad.
The issue lists a broad range of items from politics to local events. Notable entries include discussions on committees, a Roosevelt pinching matter, and plans for playgrounds. Names such as Johnson and Walker appear in campus and training contexts with local figures tied to municipal projects.
An extended Philadelphia labor agitation ends with many workers returning to duty after a sympathy strike. The stoppage disrupted the Philadelphia Rapid Transit and other local operations, while officials claim the move prevents wider conflict and resumes normal service.
The committees of the trains and conductors of the New York Central and Assistant General Superintendent Crowley faced a wage demand ultimatum. The growler would not respond without road authority, a meeting then broke up.
In a tragic incident on March 22, three women connected to the Semple family were swept away when an overturned boat carried James Semple and his two daughters along a river flowing through the Semple farm. Mrs Lillett and one Semple child were saved.
The retired rear admiral died in Paterson at age five years while serving in the Civil War era. He served aboard the Monitor during the engagement with the Merrimac and also with the fleet at Manila. His career spanned key naval actions and he was noted for his long service.
Engineers and General Managers reach an amiable settlement to end a major railroad strike. Wages set at about 1 2 percent per cone arc to be arbitrated under Lordlam law. Firemen may convert to engineers after 60 days in a position, preserving seniority. Representation for engineers in the firemen's brotherhood to be handled as before. Separate road management details to be worked out. Asheville and the Land of the Sky noted as travel spots with Pullman accommodations via Southern Railway.
Mrs Slocum wife of Maj. H J Slocum dies after a car crash on Wisconsin Avenue in front of an electro car. The chauffeur driving the Chief of Staff vehicle loses control, sending the car across the street and killing her. driver and crew are arrested then released. The funeral will be at Ossining and Gen Garlington leads the pallbearers with Maj E Swift and other officers present.
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