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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1910
Page
1
A wave of thefts is reported from railroad cars with multiple victims across June and July. Notable losses include Mrs. Domer’s 3000 wrist bag and a $1500 emerald ring tied to a Pullman carriage, as police investigate a suspected organized ring affecting travelers between Baltimore, Jersey City, Philadelphia, and Washington.
A string of Pullman car thefts haunts travelers between New York Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Victims include June W George Froelich Mrs T C Conner and Ruth Wynne among others with items like a gold watch emerald ring and diamond ring valued up to $1500 stolen on rail journeys. Police suspect two thieves possibly including a woman operating on liners between New York and Washington with no arrests yet. A Baltimore Ohio excursion promo follows.
Dr. Charles A. L. Reed of Cincinnati, a former Republican Senate candidate, says Taft and his administration are not the campaign issue in Ohio. He asserts Roosevelt dominates the race, with many Republicans shifting toward the Democratic ticket while Taft’s popularity seems to rise in Ohio.
Former Judge Alton B Parker denounces Rooseveltism and Root in Cortland New York, arguing many Republicans and independents will vote Democratic to deny Roosevelt influence. He warns voters against taft supporters who fear strong-armed government and urges defeating Roosevelt machine power in state and national contests. The piece also notes a Seaboard schedule to Florida beginning November 6.
Judge Parker denounces Rooseveltism and calls voters to cut out the cancer as Albany crowds hear him. Secretary Nagel backs Taft to fulfill Roosevelt policies while Col Roosevelt heads west to answer Dix. At Rome N Y Secretary Wilson says tariff helps farmers. Mayor Gaynor rebuts Keogh nod and urges truth. Dr Reed predicts Harmon reelection but says Taft remains popular. Roosevelt blamed for party rifts.
The analysis argues that Roosevelt's new nationalism misrepresents liberty and warns that the doctrines behind it threaten liberty. It asserts that only the courts defend against these doctrines and warns against extending executive power. The piece calls for readers to study constitutional debates to judge the claims.
Official sanction allows J D A McCurdy to carry U S mails by airplane from the Hamburg America liner Kaiserin Auguste Victoria as it sails 50 miles at sea. The 100 foot deck platform will support the first aerial mail delivery from a transatlantic vessel to New York. The melt pouch holds letters from passengers for delivery worldwide and notes the government bears no responsibility for loss after transfer.
Federal grand jury indicts six men over conspiracy to defraud the government of more than 4,000 acres of Alaska coal land valued at 200 million dollars. Indicted are Raymond Brown Willam Dunn Charles M Doughton Henry White Charles A McKenzie and Donald MacKenzie, with claims tied to three groups of 160 acre parcels. Also named are high profile claimants and former officials. government may cancel all filings in Alaska.
Washington dispatch reports United States Senator Stephen Clay gravely ill and moved from Marietta to a sanitarium in Atlanta. Condition described as desperate with little hope of recovery. Rumor links illness to stomach cancer. If he dies, Gov. Brown would appoint successor. legislature meets next June. Possible successor mentioned is former Gov. Joseph M. Terrell.
Lawrenceburg Indiana November 2 a horse trader named H Schrapp reportedly laughed for twelve hours after trading a mate for a shaved tall horse. Despite two doctors and an electric shock his laughter finally ceased and he recovered with no lasting harm.
A Catalonia general strike is declared and may spread to all Spain within a week. Reports say strikes reach Saragossa while Madrid notes government fears and troops rushed to Barcelona Saragossa and Sabadell. King Alfonso reportedly travels to Clidad Real for a hunting trip, stressing potential trouble.
Will iam Gallaway of Aspinwall pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals for burning dogs alive in a town filtration plant furnace. He paid a $10 fine and costs after a warrant from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society led to his arrest amid indignant local reaction and statements he sought to avoid a hearing.
Secretary Meyer plans drastic reforms likely including abolition of the naval construction corps and the navy pay corps and the abandonment of several Atlantic coast yards. The moves aim to save millions by concentrating work at fewer yards, with targets likely at Norfolk New York Philadelphia and San Francisco while Portsmouth and Charleston face closure.
Indiana campaign in Muncie shows Republicans Isaiah Duddleston and Democrat Joseph Zehner trading barbs for justice of the peace. Both men tout each other’s flaws while courting votes. the race, though low in pay, stirs county humor and interest as candidates balance business interests. Train listings at end note Baltimore and Ohio schedules.
Miss Wynne reports a robbery on a Pullman car during travel schedule. Details show motive linked to the troubled journey and possible suspects among passengers. The incident prompts police inquiry and security reviews for rail travel.
The Washington Post reports the death of Jemima Dorsey known as Aunt Mima, near Glen, at an estimated age of 112. Dorsey, born in Loudoun County Virginia and linked to the Hickman family, died of general debility after living in the area for years. Dr William J Pratt signed the death certificate noting her age and history was explored by local inquiry.
A Baltimore aviation meet faced heavy winds and rain with a blizzardlike escalation. Hangars collapsed destroying Curtiss and Wright aircraft. damage feared at $50,000 and the program postponed to Monday. Bishop will not seek re election as Aero Club head. rain also delays Norfolk flights.
Philadelphia November 3 The first prison sentence under a new state act for selling eggs unfit for food was handed down by Judge Barratt in the quarter sessions court. George D Hills a Water Street commission merchant received three months in county prison. Thomas D Ells was fined 500 dollars and costs. Abraham Staples another egg dealer was sentenced to three months in county prison for buying decayed eggs and sending them to New York bakers.
President Taft rejects rumors of annexing Panama and reiterates commitment to Panama’s independence. He agrees to visit the republic during his Canal Zone trip to ease Panamanian fears, following earlier precedent set by Roosevelt. Arosemena confirms denial of any plans by the U.S. to seize Panama’s territory. The article notes financial outlook, budget considerations, and Panama’s foreign legations and officials as context.
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