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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1910
Page
1
Russian writer and reformer Count Tolstoy dies in a humble dwelling after a brave struggle. Family members including a countess stay with him as news notes the end of an era for literature and social reform.
A long biographical sketch traces Leo Tolstoy born 1828 at Yasnaya Polyana, his military service in the Caucasus and Sevastopol, peasant reforms, and marriage to Sophia Bers. It covers his excommunication in 1901, later life at Yasnaya Polyana, prolific writings from War and Peace to The Resurrection, and his influence on religion and social thought.
A petition filed by Mrs. Miily Ladenburg asks County Judge Edgar Duckson to grant about 5 1/2 thousand dollars yearly for her daughter Mugenia. The request itemizes expenses including theater tickets, clothing, hotel costs abroad, governess, travel, housing, and medical care, asserting the mother's income is only a dollar amount per year for bare necessities.
Paris reports Vierre Lotis believes he is living a second life as the ancient king Sesostris. Photographs from Egypt compare his profile with the monarch, noting matching receding forehead and hawk nose. After Lotis shaves his beard, his chin resembles Sesostris, reinforcing his claim.
Paris reports a turning point as flood levels may drop, with more eastern suburbs inundated. Residents evacuate household effects in artillery wagons and water floods the Orleans Railway tunnel, taking power from the paths and halting operations.
Wheeling West Virginia November 1 Prominent Republican politician Clerk Thomas O'Brien was arrested Friday on charges he forged the name of Harry Whitaker president of the Wheeling Corrugating Company to a 750 dollar check and tried to have it cashed. He was taken by his brothers and the case will be pressed.
A premature explosion of a 8 inch gun at the Indian Head proving grounds on the Potomac killed four sailors and injured another, with Lieut. Caffee among the dead. An inquiry is ordered to determine responsibility. the Navy seeks a safety device to prevent similar accidents. Witnesses Dyson and Coleman escaped unharmed. the gun No. 58 caused the blast during a third test. The tragedy echoes a July Fort Monroe incident, prompting a Navy board of inquiry and safety measures.
The body of a Naval apprentice likely will be Interr ed at Arlington National Cemetery. Civilians among the dead and injured lived near the Indian Head proving grounds, about 40 miles below Washington on the Potomac. James L. Brown, with two brothers in the city, served 1886 1892 and worked at the Washington navy yard before transfer to Indian Head in 1899. His burial is expected in Washington. The act may provide survivors with the equivalent of one year’s pay to dependent families.
Col William C Liller of Indianapolis issues call for a National Democratic League of Clubs meeting January 9 1911 at the Raleigh Hotel The aim is a national conference of governors members of Congress mayors and party officials to map a two year campaign strategy and strengthen organizing efforts across states to support a Democratic President.
Former President Roosevelt holds court at his daughter’s home in Washington as ambassadors, cabinet officers, and military leaders gather to honor him. Ballinger, Peary, Jusserand, and other notable figures attend, with Roosevelt jokingly declaring himself the “foremost private citizen” as he tours the Smithsonian and attends multiple d inner events in a flurry of activity over 48 hours.
Pleasant, West Virginia, November 19. Mrs. Mulholland, arrested in Columbus at her husband Nathel Hollands funeral, confessed she fired the shot that killed him to shield her parents A J Lockhart and sister, saying the husband abused her and she would rather die in prison than live with him. She claimed the gun went off by accident in her father’s yard and that she intended to end her life after the funeral. The pair were brought to Jackson County for investigation and the confession was given to Sheriff McCowan and Detectives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva V. Brown who died yesterday afternoon at her daughter's home will be held at 2 tomorrow afternoon at the residence of her son, Jo Brown, 1110 Northwest Street. She suffered paralysis for about a week and had been in the city since 1868. Survived by a son Robert B. Brown and another daughter Grace B. Darker. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
A warrant was issued for Richmond real estate man Th. Jennings who disappeared after allegedly stealing eighty dollars. Magistrate Pool authorized the warrant sworn by F. A. Wasdick and Paul L. Shafer to pursue Jennings. the case notes his possible travel toward California. Local details list Berth A. J. Poston and address 706 Gin St. as part of the report.
Ambassador de la Barra in Mexico questions Puebla disorders as minor and exaggerated. Creel confirms order restored and measures taken to prevent a recurrence. U.S. officials report no Washington advices and consider Diaz’s government firmly entrenched despite unrest and potential labor tensions.
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