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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1910
Page
1
In New York the GOP faces a tighten plan as Dix's labor support is questioned amid Hearst attacks. Prospects show Dix ahead by a narrow margin, with Prentice and Huppuch parsing votes, while Hearst's papers mobilize workers against Dix. The outcome remains uncertain as campaigns note shifting canvass results and a possible GOP Senate edge.
New YorkNov 1 final betting shows mixed odds on Dix and Wilson across states led by 3 to 1 on Dix in New York and 2 to 1 on Whison in New Jersey. Brokers report substantial action with several large wagers on Dix at 3 to 1 and variations around 1 to 3 or 4 to 1, along with brisk late trading and commentary from Republican funds uptown.
A collection of quotes from Theodore Roosevelt and others predicting political outcomes. Roosevelt vows to knock them through the ropes while Prentice and Bodie speak on party strength upstate. John A. Dix asserts the voters will choose the Democratic ticket.
Odds shifting across states show Dr Wilson favored in New York at two to one, with Harmon money active in Cincinnati and Michigan offering five to one on Osborn. Pennsylvania weighs four to one for a Republican tenor, shaping betting expectations.
Charles G Yates son of John W Gates returns to city life after appendicitis and spends a night gambling in New York with a host gambler a wine agent and others. He loses about 40000 cashing a 30000 check at the bank after the establishments kept open late.
Maj. William V. Judson, engineer commissioner, told Georgetown Citizens Association that decisions on public improvements are weighed impartially without log-rolling. He defended not naming favors, and economy in administration. Maj. Henry Blount proposed renaming the Georgetown park Montrose to Howard Payne. Henry S. Matthews supported using water power at Great and Little Falls for city lighting.
Gloucester Mass November 7 John Hays Hammond Jr son of the famed mining engineer has made notable discoveries in telautomatics or wireless control of automata He claims four patents giving absolute selectivity and interference free control by a single wave capable of guiding over a thousand mechanical movements The monopulse patents cover mine and torpedo control dirigible balloons and railroad switches Tests show the new machines functioned thoroughly.
Philadelphia lawyer Franc ia Tracey Tobin says he has evidence that Belle Elmore Crippen lives in the United States and influenced Britain's reprieve for Dr. Harvey Crippen. He alleges her presence in the midwest or West could delay execution to November 23 while London reviews the case.
In Cleveland on November 7, Ohio voters face a tight governor contest with Harmon and Harding both claiming leads. Roosevelt's Ohio tour produced little impact due to a Morton controversy, as Republicans rely on local issues to gain fresh support. Congressional forecast suggests 13 of 21 seats, while control of the legislature remains uncertain amid strong Democratic opposition to Dick's Senate bid. The Crippen case draws no new State Department action, with evidence routing through British channels and potential diplomatic steps pending Knox.
The weather bureau predicts fair overall turnout with unsettled skies in several states. New York and Ohio expect snow flurries in northern areas while Massachusetts sees snow flurries in parts. Pennsylvania and Tennessee near average conditions. Indiana reports fall conditions.
In Ithaca New York on November 7 191? the first infantile paralysis cases in the city are reported at Cornell Infirmary. Two members of the tresa men class named R L Solomon and R B Scofield have the disease and are isolated as the building is disinfected to prevent spread.
W. M. Cauble of Salisbury was severely injured when his car overturned while fleeing a dog attack in Sumner, Rowan County. He was taken to Salisbury by another car and is expected to recover. Also noted is a Yale Princeton football game special train schedule departing Philadelphia November 12.
The Washington Post reports Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch at Sinai Temple calling the Noahs Ark story a crowning myth. He argues the flood narrative is a palpable fabrication, noting impracticalities of a single vessel carrying all species and the credulity of primitive peoples.
The Washington Post will display election returns by stereopticon in front of its building this evening. The paper promises the earliest, most reliable news on U S political contests, with extensive press association reports and rapid bulletin transmission. Returns start about 7 p m.
Kathryn Smith 55 a widow travels with Ezra Gregg 65 to Baltimore to marry but during the license process she claims Gregg drugged her and refuses to prosecute. Gregg is held briefly then released as Mrs. Smith recovers in hospital with no new warrant sought.
Elizabeth Methmen aged 20 fled Cleveland township with lover George Hetting on a motorcycle, speeding past weary parents in pursuit. A tire blowout halted Wilbur Methmen’s chase. the couple crossed the county line to Waseca where they married and were later forgiven by telegraph.
News selects in today’s issue cover a mix of crime, politics, and theater. Key items include an Alexandria woman murdered, a Baltimore Aero bailout, and a likely Crippen angle.
Passersby heard groans from a South Columbus Street cottage and found 50 year old Annie N White severely beaten and unconscious. She died hours later at a local hospital after a chest wound. A black man, Thomas Ford, is in custody as a witness. investigators pursue a suspect believed to have stamped and kicked her to death.
In Washington Pennsylvania on November 1 an 11 year old girl Mildred Anderson carried two pails of nitroglycerine thought to be water toward an oil well on the Cameron farm. A warning from her father ended the danger as workmen nearby halted their tasks, shaken by the near disaster.
James A. Patten, former wheeler operator, donates 260000 to Northwestern University Medical School to establish a chair of experimental pathology. The chair will study tuberculosis and pneumonia, inspired by the death of George Patten, the donor’s brother.
Mrs Tha Vent Clausen petitions Tombs court for a warrant to arrest Colonel Roosevelt and Henry Stimson on alleged theft of 8004. She presents a sheaf of newspaper clippings when asked for proof and is told to return Tuesday at 4 PM. James Bryce visits Buenos Aires and is received by President Alcorta during a Central American tour.
An aerial display over the city features Ross Winans confined at home and add $500 to the original $5,000 purse. The aviator travels 25 miles in 42 minutes 101-5 seconds while business stops observe evolutions above skyscrapers.
Hubert Latham roared to victory in a Baltimore aviation meet with a 25 mile overcity flight. He flew the Antoinette 4 and 1,886 feet altitude, totaling 44 minutes aloft with no stops, amid crowds of 506,000+ witnesses. Drexel and De Lesseps also placed in altitude and distance events, with prize money awarded to top finishers.
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