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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
10
Secretary accuses unnamed parties of circulating testimony about Glavis from Gifford Panchot Harrison and Taft Wickersham allegations. Ballinger-Schwarts testimony blamed for alleged leakage. anonymous pamphlets circulated to influence prosecution and undermine Interior Department.
Prominent men including OH Gary and William G McAdoo will witness a demonstration of analog photo transmission by wire from Boston to New York. Inventor Thorne Reck, on site in Boston, aims to prove long distance wire photography across the Atlantic within a few weeks and plan future cross ocean tests.
Special to The Washington From Ta Anapons Td Ma In John W Kern Temocrasie nominee for United States Sarto has notified local party managers of candidates for the legislature In this Louisville selected by the white makers with spread reference to then votes on the liquor question It net he nominated one of the men to whom Kern 15 card to dysert is Jospeh Pierson who was a member of the caucus in which Kern was nominated for Senator two years ago ern charged that he was doubte tessed by eight members and It said that Pierson was one of them Pierson soted for the repeal of the local option Lin and the drawers and Saloon men are insisting that he be at the organization slate.
Ohio and Maryland clippings note a court decision denying review of a Cleveland candidate’s ballot access and a Copenhagen related lamp explosion incident. The report references Senator Lines Dick and a primary date, plus a fire incident injuring a child and a distressed actress Patrick Campbell facing illness and show cancellations.
The fragment lists multiple names and places with a health claim about restoring appetite and balance of health. It touts a tonic said to aid appetite, endurance, and vitality, urging readers to use the remedy and promising health benefits. It presents a period style promotional notice amid questionable OCR text.
At the May 13 general conference in Ashevme North Carolina the committee on episcopacy proposed seven bishops and a name change to Methodist Church while debating tobacco use by candidates. Salaries for active bishops rose to 1, year. superannuated bishops to 20 and widows to 10. Laymen’s gathering with Prince Xun highlighted lay movement. Morison annuity talk anticipated.
The funeral of Capt Robert H Gordon, a leading Cumberland figure, was held this afternoon from his home. The Rev Dr James Moffatt officiated at First Presbyterian Church. Burial occurred at Fort Shawin? In Cumberland Cemetery with Cumberland Lodge and Elks from Frostburg, Piedmont, Keyser in attendance. Honorary pallbearers included Chief Judge A Hunter Gord and others from the Allegany County bar. News notes that county bar resolutions will be adopted at tomorrow’s courthouse session.
Lynchburg won 2 to 1 over Danville in a fast game as Griffin led the locals with key hits and solid defense. Hampered by a couple of errors, Danville was kept in check by strong pitching and timely plays.
Richmond Ya May 1 The president of the Piano Manufacturers Association urged support and patience with President Taft’s administration in a speech. He backed the subsidy plan and inland waterways as vital to U S business interests, with emphasis on South America. The report also notes political tensions and regional incidents across Virginia and nearby states.
Virginia brief notes Suffolk board of trade adopts a resolution backing the Newse mond County School fair where cash prizes will be offered for farm produce and domestic science. Confederate Memorial Day observed in Norfolk and Portsmouth with parades by veterans Sons of Veterans and school children ending at cemeteries with flowers placed on Confederate graves.
Master in chancery Vernon Ford of Fairfax County reports in Prince William County versus James L Herrell that the treasurer failed to account for penalties and taxes not paid by December, overcharged commissions, and did not account for funds from delinquent land sales and interest. The report notes a three year statute plea but doubts its applicability. term ends 1911. Confirmation to be addressed at June term.
Baltimore May 13 The sword worn by Geo Washington in the war of the Revolution and while he reaffirmed his commission at Annapolis became the subject of court action today. William Colton attorney for Lewis and Mrs Grace Lee Martin with her husband Capt A Martin filed suit to stop Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company from disposing of proceeds of the Morgan purchase. The sword was sold to Pierpont Morgan and the funds placed for investment. Morgan is said to have paid 600 and the sword was turned over to Mount Vernon. The present ownership is not contested but other heirs seek a share of the proceeds.
Southern Convention raises four thousand dollars in ten minutes to fund poorer ministers abroad for the World Alliance Meeting in Philadelphia. Dr Burrows notes a yearlong increase of fourteen hundred for home and foreign missions, while opposition to entangling alliances remains. Mr Shakespeare leads fundraising among Baptists for European preachers, aiming to shift the religious map of Europe.
A May 12 convention of the Virginia division of the Travelers' Protective Association adopted a resolution of sympathy with United States Senator John W. Daniel. Officers to be elected tomorrow. Candidates include H Clones of Richmond and J G R Wl&rice of Petersburg for president. The division shows 1,2714 members, up two from last year. Committees report friendly railroad relations and no job applications last year. Delegates were given a tour of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, attended a Beverly Theater concert by the Stonewall Brigade Band, and enjoyed a banquet at the Virginia Hotel. About 20 delegates attended.
Western Maryland News reports the death of William H. George a well known Fayetteville resident from heart disease, at his home after months of illness. His daughter Ruth George remains in Cumberland. Executors named in estate details show assets around 7 000 dollars and liabilities.
Rena Poster known as the Fainting Creole pleaded guilty to stealing a diamond pin valued at 150 and a purse with 176 from Tank Adams and Dia mond candy merchant in Baltimore. Judge Duffy sentenced her to eighteen years. police records show prior arrests in Canadian cities as she followed race circuits.
In a Crisfield murder case, defenders for Lewy Raznango Wiles Hinott and George Smith challenged alibis for Right Watchman J Dallas Chinsang te Gurning killed at the railroad pier. Witnesses recount events around February 29, with boat captain testimonies and funeral arrangements referenced amid court maneuvers.
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