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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1910
Page
1
Rioters in Guadalajara attacked the American consulate and U.S. homes with stones and fire, burning flags and damaging property estimated at 900 to 10,000 pesos. Two railway employees were beaten as shops, banks, and hotels were looted. authorities sought to prevent further violence while Mexican officials pledged action to restore order.
A telegram to Gov. Campbell from Secretary of State Philander C. Knox urged the Meyhan consul and vice consul at Eagle Pass Texas to lead an American investigation and asked Campbell to provide protection. The message showed Washington’s instruction for an official inquiry and safety assurances.
Leigh Rhodus, arrested in East St. Louis, says police beat him into confessing to the murders of William F. Michaelis and Anton Telbig in Chicago. He denies the killings, insists he is innocent, and will prove it. He was escorted to the murder sites as Albert F. Schroeder identified him as the would‑be robber who shot Helbig.
President Taft plans to ask Congress to broaden federal jurisdiction over crimes against aliens, using the Rodriguez case in Texas as justifying text. Texas promises reparations while Mexico suppresses anti American riots, with ambassadors reporting vigilance and protection for citizens.
Laura Farnsworth Schenk, wife of millionaire packer John Schenk, is near collapse as Prosecutor Handlin says a confession may come within days. Authorities expect further arrests of prominent Wheeling men to reveal how arsenic reached the Schenk home amid long standing marital tensions and social ambitions.
Nov 11 St Petersburg telegraph from Tula reports Count Leo Tolstoi left Fyasnaya Po Hama on Oct 10 with a physician and has not been heard from since. His wife and the countess are despondent. Tolstoi said he would retire to solitude. Last news Oct 18 notes fainting spells and temporary lapse of consciousness. Tolstoi marked his 82nd birthday last August.
In Lakewood New Jersey on November 1 a car carrying Kingdon Gould struck a bicyclist, Orville Johnson, injuring him severely. Johnson died shortly after at the hospital. George Gould and his son Kingdon were in the rear vehicle. the car reportedly appeared suddenly from behind a wagon, leaving Johnson with no chance to avoid the impact. The accident was described as unavoidable.
Webster City Iowa November reports B T Pray of this city telephoned his wife to announce he would shoot himself and after the call carried out the threat. His wife heard the shot and he died from self inflicted injuries. Temporary insanity is cited as the cause of death.
Cable from Hongkong reports rioters in Leinchou Kwangsi burn and demolish buildings including the American Presbyterian Church hospital and college. Missionaries aided to escape by gentry and boats to Canton. Three battalions left Canton to quell disturbances as British gun boat moves. Citizens protested house counts used to justify taxation. Local Presbyterians listed with missions and attendees.
Charles W. Armour of the Armour Interests in Kansas City says general food prices are leveling and moving to a lower basis. Cereal prices ease as producers store less, while pork could fall with farmers boosting hog quality and supplies. Armour notes farmers stored grain and potatoes last year but now plan sales at reasonable profits to ease price pressures. He stresses higher hog production to solve the pork problem.
Dr Harvey Wiley chief of the Bureau of Chemistry urged revision of the Pure Food Law to require drugs conform to Pharmacopoeia standards. He warned against overly complex preparations and urged Congress to bar interstate sale of nonconforming drugs. The talk, before the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists in Washington, emphasized consumer protection and stricter enforcement with input from Secretary James Wilson and other officials.
A 21 year old laborer, Peter Lilison, enters Markell & Irkovitz in the Bronx with Hungarian notes asking two letters be translated. He claims to have bonds worth 200000 from a Cleveland street theft and a Lost Bonds bundle recovered in New York. Police arrest him for blackmail and investigate his wild tale of stolen bonds and a street pickup.
Special to The Washington rose from New York reports the will of David Kohn who died in Nice on March 23. He leaves the residue of a 100000 dollar estate to his daughter Edith Seligman and imposes the instruction to be prudent, save, lend nothing, and avoid endorsing for others. He urges generosity within means and to give what one can afford without risk.
Chief Steward directs that every pistol bullet in use by Chicago officers receive its own distinguishing mark under new identification orders. All bullets and firearms to be registered at the bureau as a security measure. Additionally a Baltimore excursion on November 12 lists rail details and departure times from Hagerstown and Frederick with return.
Report details a violent incident at the American consulate abroad with reported mob action. Editorials mention federal protection for aliens amid unrest. Other items reference storms in Europe and a renewed express strike.
A severe storm and floods sweep northern Europe with heavy snow in Germany and rising river levels in France. Nancy reports 1,507 people displaced by floods. Boulogne and Calais losses include drownings and fishing vessels sunk in the Channel storm.
Mike Doe, a brawny Irish longshoreman, tried to commit himself to six months on Blackwell's Island to pay a political bet, claiming Reilly bet Dix would win. Magistrate Freeck ordered him to return Sunday with Reilly and to fulfill the wager obligations while a 78 year old veteran, Paulding, planned a separate trip from New York to Ploughkeepsie to fulfill a bet on Henry L. Stimson. He announced a return Baltimore trip today under rail fare.
New York chauffeurs and 500 cab drivers join by threatening to aid companies with police. negotiations faltered as mayor Gaynor denounced vague terms and warned of court action. Organizers Ashton and Jersey City drivers rejected an agreement, and the strike likely continues with drivers urged to stay out until licenses and conditions are clarified.
Strikers raided the board of trade after being denied their strike allowances, forcing entry and clashing with police as a crowd was driven into the street. Women and children were reported injured by the melee while the strike leaders urged peacefulity. later the scene calmed with workers moved from the doorway to the street as guards restored order. Special notices also mention tariff commission visitors and a banking ad offering interest on deposits.
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