05 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
1
In a tense Paris courtroom a dramatic opening in the Steinheil murder trial unfolded with Marguerite Steinheil presenting a sorrowful plea while confessing others. Jean Lefevre and an actor named Leonard surfaced with conflicting statements as the judge and prosecutor clashed in a scene filled with accusations and shifting testimonies as President Faure’s presence hovered in the background.
The defendant tearfully asks the jury for forgiveness admitting fault while claiming she acted under pressure from journalists and detectives. She asserts she could not remain with her husband as a wife and sought sympathy, insisting her accusers were not guilty. The judge resumes the trial with renewed focus on the crime narrative.
The Japanese commercial commission arrived from Washington and toured Baltimore with escort from the reception committee. Women guests visited the Women's College for a special program. Much entertainment was canceled on the Mikado’s day of mourning for Printe Inc. Luncheon continued with brief addresses by Maral Mahool, Charles England, and Bonaperte. The party left for Pittsburgh at 12 30.
Ole Hundred and fifty armed men surround the jail as Governor Glasscock faces a tense scene. A protesting crowd jeers when he urges law should take its course. A second militia company heads from Wheeling to prevent lynching of the alleged assailant of Mrs Rock as mobs fill the streets.
Reports from Acapulco and Guerrero Oaxaca describe severe tremors felt across the mountain districts. Observers note underground rumblings and no serious damage yet, as residents remain outdoors and uneasy during the aftershocks.
Labor leader Samuel Gompers and secretary Frank Morrison will depart Washington for Toronto to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Labor. They will discuss with attorneys Hairston and S dodds the District Court of Appeals ruling on their case and seek a time extension before the mandate is issued to plan actions after returning from Canada.
After a conference with Dr Walter Wyman acting surgeon general the health service announced a commission to study and report on actions to arrest pellagra now prevalent in the South The members include John S Anderson M J Rosenau Heed Hunt Charles H Lavinder William White Nicanor Advocató and J D Long with Fred Vible as travel talk at the Columbia Theater today at 2 30 pm.
London November 4 The House of Commons passed the finance bill on its third reading by 379 to 149 amid a packed chamber and high drama. Prime Minister Lloyd George and leaders Asquith and Balfour spoke as ministers cheered. Nationalists abstained. only two Liberals opposed. Lords debate to begin November 2 with the bill due for formal passage tomorrow.
The North Dakota, fastest turbine battleship afloat, pushed to 22.25 knots on the measured mile with an average of 21.813 knots. Tests showed 3,130 horsepower peak, mean 33870 horsepower, and 262 revolutions per minute propeller action. Delaware lagged behind. British Bellerophon cited for comparison. Capt. Edward Hars led a 40-man crew during the two-hour oil and coal test following the speed run.
London report covers the Duchess of Marlborough addressing workers at an East Kindling event. She argues true progress comes from hard labor not oratory, urges daily hours of work, and envisions a millennial era driven by persistent effort across classes.
A line of 35 buffalo stampeded on Frank Rockefeller's ranch near Belvidere Kansas. The herd broke through barbed wire fences and scattered across Kiowa county after dipping in a lime and copper bath. Five horses were used in a futile attempt to corral one animal valued at 150 dollars. the animal remains at large.
In New York the Hamburg American Line steamer Joachim was robbed two days ago as a security lapse allowed entry to the purser’s office. Thieves pried open the safe and escaped with $7,960 in gold while most crew members slept nearby, the Jamaica correspondent reports. Police and investigators pursue the case as officers note the raid targeted the liner during a routine stop.
Washington rumor says Secretary Knox selected Oscar T Crosby of Virginia to be minister to China with Taft backing. Crosby, born 1861 in Louisiana, West Point graduate and electrical engineer, later explorer and writer, has explored Asia and Africa. If chosen, he would handle high level Chinese affairs from Washington, balancing business judgment with diplomacy.
New time tables show Sunday next November 7 a Dew train to St Louis leaving at 7 pm and arriving 6 pm with connections to Cincinnati and Cleveland The St Louis Limited departs at 9 am arriving St Louis 3 pm with connections to Chicago The Western Express and St Louis Express routes depart at different times and a Washington Post connection to Cincinnati will be established Many other timetable changes noted in the brief notice.
In Wapakonets Ohio ex Repres Stephen Cal Surry’s daughter Miss Harris death inquiry moves as Burne Sears testifies Harris expressed fear of Mrs McFarland and revolver heard in the house. Mrs Ble Phérong, missing suspect, may appear as coroner’s inquest continues with Burk Hunter leading proceedings. Public excursion plans announced with fares to Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Berkeley Springs and Culbert.
Mrs McFarland testified Miss Harris died in a fire and a revolver was hidden under her gown. She described helping move the body from a closet and burning clothing at the coroner Dr Roy Hunterson's request. She noted a falling bookcase earlier and said a loud cry followed the shooting amid family present.
Cleveland girl Celia Duberstein, 10, despondent over presumed broken marriage, leaped from a ninth floor window of the Card building after seeking immediate work and money to go to New York. She had found a letter asking her sweetheart to wait.
Warriner deposed as Big Four railroad treasurer admits paying $8,000 to blackmailers over three years amid a mysterious shortage ranging from $64,000 to $190,000. A woman connected to the case fled Cincinnati and remains under surveillance as authorities decide on possible prosecution. The confession implicates an old Big Four employee in Chicago, with steps awaiting from New York investigators and a search for Warriner’s whereabouts ongoing.
The Belasco Theater hosts a benefit program starting at 2 pm featuring Miss Exema Chartt Estelle Rose and J B Dedeot among others. National dancers and soloists from Belasco Academy Gaylery Ly cum Majestic and Chase theaters perform popular songs and comic turns to raise funds.
Taft argues that reformers must respect statutes and not rely on executive actions to ignore laws. He warns departing from legal rules leads to a slide into anarchy and undermines higher morality. The speech urges arousing public support for lawful change rather than bypassing statutes.
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