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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
1
Reports from Hankow recount heavy fighting between imperial forces and rebels. Mass killings and arson followed rebels' entry into Hankow, with looting and widespread destruction. Imperial troops reportedly regrouped and prepared to counter the uprising as international pressure grows.
A California jury of exclusively women acquitted editor A Eling of indecent newspaper polishing charges after a brief trial. The 36 women jurors heard profanity without murmur and defended the editor’s actions as not defamatory. The case drew attention as a landmark women jurors questioning masculine media power.
Governor Fong and District Attorney Pelletier clash over alleged political ads by major companies. The dispute targets United Shoe Machinery, American Woolen, Farr Alpaca and Outlook editors, with calls to investigate and prosecute possible corporate contributions. Republican leaders deny wrongdoing and say records were scrubbed to remove corporate names.
Ayers to The Winbligian Post reports a Maryland girl, Tide Shepard, missing from her home a week before she would receive a large fortune. She vanished while en route to visit Mrs C A Clough in a suburb. The estate, valued at about a third of her father’s fortune, will be divided upon her majority next Thursday.
Commissioner Lane urges a national corporation commission with power to regulate interstate rail, trusts, and corporations. He argues for federal control, limiting monopoly power, protecting small businesses with minimum price agreements, and giving a public highway mindset to private enterprises while preserving public interests.
A bulldog named Tony, owned by Frank Liebermann, stood arraigned in police court for a capital offense on October 4. After a tearful scene the court ordered Tony to salute, then the depy led him to an alley where a gunshot ended his life.
New York Chamber of Commerce remarks recounted by John Claffin suggest Cornelles x. ditem, former Secretary of the Interior, might have become president had he accepted McKinney’s urging in 1900. Dr. Claflin said McKinney pressed for a William McKinley ticket and that, after McKinley’s death, the interior official could have become president if named.
An ex actress named Josephine Mott claims a marriage to the Prince of Tourn and Taxis. She states the former Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald married the prince in Pittsburgh and seeks a solicitor’s guidance to confirm her own claim. She alleges a Newark, New Jersey ceremony and notes prior suits to restrain her use of the prince’s name were dismissed.
W F Robertson chairman of the Taft committee says the president cannot vote because he missed the Monday registration deadline. Graves notes Taft may decline to cast a ballot, with travel from Baltimore to Cincinnati by railroad next weekend, tickets valid through Sunday night on the Congressional Limited.
Richmond, November 2. Mia Macy Munday, a local resident, killed a rabid dog she encountered in her Jarrett town garden after a violent struggle. The dog rushed from the street and attacked her, leaving scratches and bruises, while Munday saved others from further harm and awaited medical treatment. Mrs Hundley, sister of Dr C Wright, is mentioned in connection with the incident.
Reported in Mexico City that Mexican federales pursue the Zapata band after they abducted a prominent hotel owner in Cuernavaca. Authorities and military units are mobilized as negotiations or ransom demands are awaited.
A Maryland potash discovery near Hollowfield, covering about 5000 acres, spurs the Farmers' Fertilizer Company of America. A Pittsburgh New York Baltimore Washington syndicate plans four initial plants with potential to reach 1,000,000 tons annually, aiming to cut U S potash costs by at least 10 million yearly. J H Connor of Nashville and Pittsburgh spearheads the venture, with Baltimore chosen for headquarters as a fertilizer distribution hub.
Kalbfuan board member victory framed as investigation closes. Attorney Hogan ridicules Horstmann and Bennet while detailing rival accusations. Hearings reveal cross fire between Horstmann supporters and Kalbfman camp, with calls for careful recommendations to Congress and questions about reputations.
An index page lists a jumble of names and topics including Mercy Ehown at Henkow Foss Roosevelt indictment calls Creed Potash Ming Neer Maptral Baden Naar Tod meter jury divisions and various political and military notes. The scattered items hint at court actions treaties and government concerns with several names and places appearing in abbreviated form.
Allegation notes need for faster ships and stronger leaders as fleet reviews proceed. Official wind limits close in on final counts, with emphasis on speed and efficiency over sheer numbers.
A chaotic transcontinental journey ends as Taft arrives aboard the Mayflower for a historic naval review. Amid wind and rain, ships form a glowing line of first class vessels, as crews and dignitaries witness a display toward strengthening American naval power and wartime preparedness.
Opelounay La November verdict delayed as jury reports being hopelessly divided after daylong deliberations in the McKee murder case. Act ing District Attorney Dubisson denounces the defendant’s story as false, praising Allan Garland as a victim and stressing the case hinges on whether the evidence proves cold blooded murder. The judge charges the jury to apply statute law to the facts, with a retrial possible in Opelousas if needed.
Henry Sia Imund, a Central Avenue jeweler, confronted by a robber at his counter. The robber fired, grazing Imund’s cheek, but Imund drew his own weapon and lunged, sending the intruder retreating toward a corner as Imund and his wife fled with another revolver. Their daughter alerted an officer who arrested the suspect, named Charles ever of Brooklyn, after the exchange. The assailant reportedly demanded money.
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