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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1910
Page
12
Testimony in the Sallinger Pinechot inquiry winds down as hearings close. The joint committee plans to report to Congress after next week’s brief filings and final arguments.
Jury finds no evidence of foul play in the deaths of an aged merchant and his wife near Witham Baum. After nine witnesses and coroner’s notes, the court concludes the deaths were not mysterious and notes Mary Woh oy’s alleged role lacks support. Other testimonies mention related deaths but do not change the verdict.
In a foggy night the steamer Sarah and Lucy Q Totty towed by cutter Agushnet from Boston to wish a City copper line saved seven men after the schooner Foreushnet stranded near Wanda Hole. Telegraphs relayed the alert and the rescue occurred this morning.
Rain delays rehearsal at Neighborhood House for a Greek village pageant. Dancers and a single male player adjust plans as weather shifts to outdoor lawn staging. Materials set for 9 50 p.m. as preparations move to an indoor alternative.
A 3407 street northwest youth refused a dare and plunged from the Aqueduct Bridge into the river. Onlookers watched as a bystander and others urged him toward the shore. Lifeguards or rescuers aided the swimmer amid cheers from the crowd.
James F Curtis assistant Secretary of the Treasury died after a slight attack of pneumonia at a friend’s home in Lawrence Long Island. Report says he was treated at the Treasury Department yesterday but succumbed to illness.
Testimony from Washington Courthouse Ohio witnesses described cold storage plants under scrutiny by the Wie Senate Committee on manufactures. An owner argued against legislation forcing a time limit on cold storage, saying the issue is product condition when stored and not duration. Other witnesses testified on keeping public product safety.
Nicholas Lichankia leaped from the Claus Spreckles building at Third and Market, dying instantly. A funeral expense receipt for 976 appears, noting burial paid for by the victim's actions, with observers recounting the event.days
New York May 20 officials of the American Jewish committee report a cable stating foreign expulsions from Kiev are rising and Moscow expulsions surge, driving victims toward overcrowded Pale settlements or emigration. Estimated at least 85,000 affected, possibly double, risking great distress as homes vanish. Also notes a public tableau at Odd Fellows Hall by Girls Pleasure Club with numerous participants. Federal effort to mediate the Southern Pacific telegraphers dispute will begin soon as Dr Charles Nell heads to Houston to address wage and condition deadlock on the line from New Orleans to mt 30.
Engineer Commissioner Judson delivered a technical lecture on river and harbor development before the Washington society of engineers at Rauchers last night. Attending were Representatives Alexander of New York James Davidson of Wisconsin Martin R B Madden of Illinois James R Mann of Illinois and Washington Gardner of Michigan.
Richmond resident James E Stansbury a retired feed flour and grain merchant was found dead on Capitol grounds from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Police recovered a revolver in his hand and identified him by initials on his clothing and a Richmond merchants trademark on his shirt. E V Longinotte a nephew identified the remains at the morgue after investigators traced markings to Richmond authorities. The body was found by patrolman Moore around 6 am and sent home to Richmond for burial after coroner Nevitt confirmed the apparent hours since death.
Col George W Goethals, Panama Canal builder, arrives in Washington by air for a West Point class of 180 reunion dinner set for June 14 at West Point. He reports canal operations proceeding well despite heavy rain. rumored appointment as chief of engineers may follow Gen Bixby’s retirement. Secretary MacVeagh authorizes 25 new weighers at New York port at 4 a day.
Army orders announce leave of absence for Captain Cleveland C Lansing of the artillery for three months to take effect July 15, and for Captain Joseph Gerrard of the Fifteenth Cavalry to be mustered August 1 at Camp Perry Ohio for official business, plus duties for Robert K Evans of the Twenty eighth Infantry with repairs to the city.
Orders assign Midshipman Ritter to duty and appoints officers to posts in New York and Maryland. Paymaster roles and clerical appointments noted. Naval vessel movements include arrivals at Bremerton and Charleston and ships sailing from Norfolk to Charleston and Washington to Norfolk.
The article surveys comet structure from nucleus to tail, explores why tails point away, and debates origin theories from nebula fragments to planetary ejections. It discusses light pressure, chemical composition including carbon hydrogen and metals, and notes Halley’s Comet 1835 as a comparative future reference.
The Local Freight Agents Association of Washington and Alexandria elected officers for the coming year. President HE Gentry of Washington Southern Railway Alexandria vice president George S Hinnns Southern Railway Alexandria secretary John D Mahon chief clerk Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Washington corresponding secretary W 1 Whiting chief clerk Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington treasurer BS Bowling Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Washington executive committee CW Wattles Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Alexandria J P Stephenson Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railroad Company Washington DC Fister Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Washington and H C Joyce J Washington Southern Railroad Potomac Virginia. The retiring president W Rowe reviewed the past year's work and benefits to members.
Judge Norton files suit through attorney for Monroe rural carrier seeking eight thousand dollars for injuries and damages to horse and vehicle after a steam roller spooked the horse, causing a crash near Rosemont on November 3, 1909. Plaintiff was hospitalized until January 1, 1910. Then notes on benefit concert in Hill Memorial Building raising funds for a public fountain and the forthcoming dedication of Alexandria Lodge home on Prince Street near Royal Street.
The Republican Club met in Representative Charles E Creager's office in the House Office Building last night. The session adopted the constitution and scheduled the next meeting for May 18 at Creager's office, with officers to be elected and new members admitted as charter members.
Court of Appeals punishes Charles M Valentine and Hichara F Valentine for contempt after information from attorney Daniel W Donoghue alleges they tried to seize 2 year old Russet Goldsmith Valentine from his grandmother. They receive $25 disorderly conduct fines and $2,000 bail each for attempted kidnapping pending further action.
Charles McCarthy asserts innocence after a jury acquitted him of disposing of stolen property. Police photographed him and posted the image in the rogues gallery despite his clean record. Attorneys plan to sue to compel removal of the photo and destruction of plates and duplicates.
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