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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1908
Page
13
Senators fear a crisis as moves to block the president from reviving a soldiers bill threaten to expose presidential letters. The plan to withdraw the proposal stems from opposition among Congressmen angered by executive epistles and Foraker’s stance as commander in chief.
In a tense Washington exchange the President's supremacy over army and navy is questioned as Senators debate constitutional bounds on command. Roosevelt asserts civilian control while Congress weighs possible responses and probes of military authority amid looming crises.
Announcement reported yesterday at the papal delegations home. Auxiliary Bishop Muldoon of Chicago has been recommended as bishop of Stockford. Muldoons name has been sent to Rome but no appointment yet from the Pope.
A historical notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a home remedy for piles lasting years. It claims rapid relief, no operation, no business disruption, and offers a free vital sample from Pyramid Drug Co. at Marshall Michigan with a prompt invitation to write for the sample and then obtain a current box.
In a confrontation at 58 Cedar Street between Mary Thomas, George Wilson, and Walter Donalded, a lamp toppled injuring Ells Bryant a 58 Cedar Street resident. Bryant, a Black woman, died at Freedmen's Hospital yesterday morning. The coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow.
Samuel W. Waters, a 31 year old Black man, was arrested last night by Central Office Detectives Evans and O'Dea on a charge of petit larceny. Waters had been employed by F. S. Lincoln, a stationery dealer at 612 Twelfth Street Northwest, and is accused of stealing from the store.
Miss Gertrude Clements of 44 Eleventh Street Northeast fought fear as a gigantic intruder broke into her kitchen. Police, led by Lieut Falvey, dragged the man from the hallway after a struggle. He was taken to the Ninth precinct station and to Casualty Hospital for treatment.
The account traces Bishop Brent’s prior work in the Philippines, notes Charles H. Fallaway’s testimony, and quotes Brent’s cable response that the call is under advisement. It details Brent’s early actions in Manila from 1908 including social service work, schooling, and medical facilities, and describes his church leadership style.
The Washington Readers' Club presented a charity recital at the Church of Our Father last night on Kaeng L streets northwest drawing a large crowd for the Associated Charities. Participants included J. Riley Stanton Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe Mrs Bertha M. Tilden Prof Charlemagne Koehler Bliss Isabel Mathilde Pechiln W D McFarland Mrs Elizabeth R Walton Alfred Falconer Miss Emma J Ostrander Miss Grace Ross Walter Humphrey Miss Maude Belle Rice and Frederick H Barbour. Prof W H Saunders directed the programme.
Justice John M. Harlan led a charity baseball game at Marshall Hall, guiding his team to victory with three hits while fellow jurists and 125 Blackstone followers watched. The day featured a rifle shoot with high scores by Justice Harlan and Kyrle Bellew, underscoring a lively District Bar Association event.
A large turnout attended the District Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in the Ebbit Frou red parlor last night. Mary Weox was re elected recording secretary, Anna Hazleton became treasurer, Miss Starriet Richardson was named corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Head plans to form a new district chapter. Margaret White was chosen chaplain, with by laws revised under chair Mrs William Oscar Roome. Emma Fox announced a Willard talk on parliamentary law. Mrs. Hodgkins, state regent, presided.
Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang will explain his vegetarian lifestyle at Miss Richards' Current Tonic Class at Rauscher's tomorrow morning. He will refute claims he has deserted the water wagon and will feature members of the first Current Topics Class formed at Mrs. Job Barnard's home in 1895.
A large Washington delegation attended the Darts of the United States, led by newspaper Senators Daniel of Virginia Gulber son of Texas and William Alden Smith of Michigan with Representative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio as spokesman. Minority Leader John Sharp Williams also attended along with Franklin K. Lane from the Interstate Commerce Commission Gen J Franklin Bell and Weather Bureau chief Wills Moore.
Miss Rosa B Bevis and George B Bray of Avalon Va came to Washington to marry but midway through the service Miss Bevis said she had changed her mind and the marriage was postponed. Rev James E Irvine, who had married many couples, paused as the bride objected. The pair returned to Avalon on the same train and remain friends despite the halted wedding.
Wisconsin paper makers propose using black paper with white ink to cut costs by about half. They claim black stock can be sourced from old or fibrous pulp and only the Sunday color supplement would need white paper, with white silhouettes for comics if desired.
District Attorney Daniel W. Baker will wed soon as Nettie Wheeler Lewis daughter of Mrs. William W. Lewis of Hyattsville Md is announced. The wedding is said to occur next month. Baker lives in Germantown near Boyds Md. Also Mildred Thorn of 224 F street northeast burned when her clothing caught fire from a kitchen stove mother smothered flames. Edwin M Hood AP official in southern division elected to Gridiron Club.
A dubious advertisement offers a special 0 cent package and a $2 jar claimed to cure pimples herpes and other afflictions. It lists Ogram's O'Donnell's in Washington as sellers and invites free samples by writing to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Miss Annie Anderson and Miss Annie J. McFarland, Morton Avenue School teachers, apologized to pupils after riding Chester Traction street cars in a rainstorm amid a strike. They say they sympathize with strikers and will not ride during the boycott. Both are ill and may be transferred to another school.
Van D Canada missing Glen Echo Md postmaster since March 1 was found floating in the Potomac River near Glymont after a fisherman spotted a body. A book proved identity. police traced the sighting to reports of a man seen at Chain Bridge earlier that day. The Vigilant and Maj. Sylqueter searched, while a government tug spotted a body at Glymont.
Weather Bureau updates show northeastern low off Maine, western low from Manitoba to El Paso bringing rain in Rocky Mountains and snow in peaks. Warmer for interior valleys. possible snow in New England Sunday. Winds vary by coast with brisk to light northerly shifts. Temperatures ranged midnight to 8 p.m. from 48 to 66 degrees. humidity and rainfall metrics noted. River levels muddy at Harper's Ferry as of May 9.
Testimonies flood in about Hood's Sarsaparilla for bleeding disorders appetite rheumatism and fatigue. Readers claim cures and remarkable benefit over two years. The advertisement urges readers to start taking it today and offers 100 doses for one dollar.
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