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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
28
The piece explains separate confinement at Dartmoor as a discipline, its three stages, work, and restrictive regime. It notes reforms allowing a first offender a shorter separate period, and outlines wages, marks, and remission. It discusses post discharge aid through prisoners' societies and the challenges facing reform.
A new Central Association for the Aid of Discharged Convicts is to coordinate voluntary efforts and oversee employment for convicts on discharge. Prison officials will hold honorary posts, with a special officer appointed to supervise the program. Additional plans include preventive retention for habitual offenders on the Isle of Wight and shifting reporting to association appointees. Charters call for strengthened services, while noting limits on direct aid. A separate note records Charles May, a Chinaman, charged with opium selling and requesting a jury trial.
In Viterbo Italy Maria Stendardo the only woman prisoner in a 36 Camorra case faces charges of complicity in murders and receiving stolen goods. She denied bribing witnesses and claimed carabineers paid witnesses to testify against the defendants. Zanelli testified carabineers offered money to perjure him to blame the Camorrist group. Abbatemaggio the informer faced allegations and said Zanelli is a Camorra tool while he claimed reform and innocence.
Professor Lyland C. Kirk, secretary of the Secular League, told Theosophical Society listeners that humanity must migrate to other worlds as Earth becomes crowded. He predicted interterrestrial traffic is not centuries off and that mankind will become a builder of worlds. Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Amanda I. Fisher, wife of Dr. D. W. Fisher, former Hanover College president.
The Rev. William D. Moss pastor of the Washington Heights Presbyterian Church officiated at the service held at the church. The body was taken to Hanover for interment.
Secretary MacVeagh approved a new customs ruling to simplify duties for returning Americans from Europe, allowing a free $100 worth of personal belongings. Items not included in the free list include household goods, books, pictures, and table ware, unless used abroad for four years. Goods in the piece and gifts for others are dutiable.
Bell Telephone system officials urge public service corporation control by permanent commissions with a quasi judicial role. They argue commissions should not operate firms but investigate thoroughly, guided by equity in each case, while opposing direct corporate management by the state.
A column describes how an inconsiderate habit of borrowing acts harms friendships. A self centered woman, always lacking small essentials, borrows without returning and relies on others for trivial needs. Friends withdraw, leaving her isolated as she fails to see her fault. The piece urges self reflection.
Excerpts discuss ongoing participation to gain control and fight abuses in capitalization and overcharges. Bell system gross 1910 revenue, dividends paid, and AT&T dividend amount. Booker T. Washington calls for an international conference at Tuskegee in April 1912 to extend Tuskegee methods to Africa and other regions, inviting Africa, East Indies and South America governments to send delegates.
A forty voice choir directed by Edgar Priest performed Sir John Stainer’s Crucifixion at St Paul’s Episcopal Church. Soloists Henry Jaeger Henry Tallmadge and George Rollings featured, with Rev. Robert Talbot leading prayer and benediction. A large multi-denominational audience attended.
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