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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
3
Interior Department head Eyes Ballinger flatly dismisses a report that Senator Flint aided a Western representative in sending letters to congressional friends seeking support. The representative says letters were solicited and Ballinger declined to comment.
The West hears talk of Secretary Ballinger quitting as Representative Englebright of California circulates a letter seeking Western support for his Interior Secretary bid. Senators Flint and others deny offers or knowledge, while Taft faces a political shuffle amid conservation debates and Republican internal maneuvering.
A sweeping panorama of Washington society notes the shift from motor cars to horses, with prominent women and clubs embracing equestrian life. Fashionable gatherings at the Octagon Club ball display lavish gowns, jewels, and a sleepless all-night dance, highlighting era’s social energy.
Enthusiastic supporters in Washington rally behind Dix as a presidential candidate. They plan honors for him, sending a photo of a White Blouse with a note expressing ambition for Dix. Some supporters hint at a future move from Albany to Washington and anticipate welcoming him in two years.
United States Senator Elkins may return to his seat in Congress after Christmas. A statement from his Washington residence yesterday suggests he will not attend the opening session but friends expect him to take up his duties once the holiday period ends.
The Post invites readers to join a puzzle contest, encouraging participation now. It emphasizes that early or late submissions have equal chances if accurate and that Times entries do not count. The message stresses accuracy as the key to winning regardless of submission timing.
Miss Mari etta Lenahan daughter of former Representative Lenahan of Wilkes Barre and Representative J P OConnell of Boston wed at St Mary's Church with Rev P J McManus officiating. Bride given away by her father with maid of honor sister Gertrude and flower girl sister Margaret. Best man was Dr John A OConnell. They plan residence in Boston after December 4 Ties include letters from Col Roosevelt Speaker Cannon and Gay elect Tener.
James Elder Humbird and Gretchen Wellington daughter of former United States Senator George N Wellington were married at St Pauls Lutheran Church Cumberland Md Rev M L Enders officiated Miss Olga Wellington sister of the bride was bridesmaid patrons of honor were Mrs William Renix Offutt of Oakland Md and Mrs W A Baird of Cambridge Springs Pa Maids of honor were Miss Anna Spier Cumberland and Miss Juliet Fulton Parkersburg W Va The couple will reside in a handsome home here gift of the bride's father
The writer expresses gratitude for a husband who treats her as an equal, values her individuality, and shares in daily life. She rejects being seen as a decorative wife or housekeeper, praising mutual trust, intellectual conversation, and joint interests in books, music, and art. She notes the importance of friendship with other men and balanced financial partnership.
The ceremony was performed by Rev Timothy O Leary with only immediate family present due to the groom’s father’s illness. Best man was former Assistant District Attorney Michael F Mangan. Mrs P McFarland left for Denver to visit her mother at Lenox. Grace Dyer Knight had been in Providence Hospital and is now at Takoma Park Sanitarium. Clifford R Whyte returns from Lehigh for Thanksgiving with guest Joe Vela. Emily Eliott travels to Philadelphia to visit relatives and attend the Army Navy game.
Postmaster General Hitchcock has begun a broad probe into railroad handling costs and weighing of mail, ordering a South shake up including removal of Atlanta post office staff. Investigations aim to curb losses to government, with a general review of weighing second class mail and railroad charges.
The London protests persist as suffragettes disrupt the Commons and stage roof intrusions while Augustine Birrell is hospitalized from a brutal assault. Police arrest hundreds, with most charged for obstructing streets discharged and others remanded for further sentencing.
Jima Ohio Nov. 24 Christian Geiger 46 a former wealthy brewer and contractor stands trial for a second time on charges tied to a sensational northern Ohio burglary. His first trial yielded a seven year sentence later reversed. The 1908 plot involved James Yoakum and his octogenarian wife bound and gagged as thieves stole 6722 dollars after Geiger allegedly supplied blueprints.
Eleven men were arraigned in Long Island City after queens graft investigations led to yesterday’s indictments. Architects, foremen, clerks, and officials including Peter M. Coco Frank Burke C B Nelson Joseph Phillips John M Cragen Patrick Leahy John M Phillips George Seigel Thomas Loughlin Anthony Novogny and Felix Pagluca pleaded not guilty and were held on bail.
Perpignan France Nov 23 A general strike declared at Huelva in support of miners and unions. City at a standstill as civil guard proves insufficient. Troops dispatched from Seville by special train. Officials say indications point to rapid settlement of issues.
The California district court of appeals affirms Abraham Ruef's bribery conviction. Ruef, former San Francisco political leader, and Mayor Schmitz were indicted and Ruef was sentenced to fourteen years in San Quentin. Justice Cooper writes the opinion upholding trial fairness and denying Ruef’s appeal. Abe Ruef bribed Supervisor Furey in December 1908. Francis J. Heney was shot in November 156 during the prosecution.
The report urges concentrating navy work at large yards while closing others. Southern senators will oppose eliminating yards in their region, complicating battleship support. Secretary Meyer aims to persuade Congress by framing reform as saving money and boosting efficiency beyond sectional interests.
A New York Press column mocks blind faith in science while praising Ehrlich and Wasserman for their medical breakthroughs. It discusses the dangers of overconfidence in new treatments, notes the 606 arsenic remedy and 1,200 relapse data, and warns against reckless doctors despite claimed safety.
A column criticizes the spread of 606, Ehrlich’s remedy, as prematurely popular. It cites medical figures including Dr. William J. Rebingon and Dr. Margaret Marquilles, noting public demand worldwide and the impact on doctors’ incomes, while praising Ehrlich as a providential discoverer and predicting 606’s status as history rather than novelty.
Police arrested Louis Rosenbaum 70 years old at 707 Rhode Island avenue for allegedly teaching boys to steal from wagons. He faces six petit larceny charges and will be arraigned in police court. The implicated youths are Mopea Caplan 18 Samuel Grant 14 Fred Gross 11 and Solomon Rosenbaum 13, all from nearby addresses.
Eugene H Burr and Shelton C Burr of Burr Bros Inc freed from Tombs on 10000 bail posted by Martin Boge F Y H Tobey remains jailed in New York while Gage departs Lisbon on two month leave and returns to the United States to spend vacation. others arrested posted bail in Oregon and Michigan.
Postmaster General Hitchcock named Inspector Carter B. Keene of Maine to head the Washington division overseeing the District of Columbia and several states including Maryland Delaware West Virginia Virginia North Carolina and Porto Rico. Keene known for handling major cases from the United Wireless Telegraph Company to Continental Wireless linked raids and Chinese gambling expertise has served for about ten years and resides in Washington.
The Post invites readers to solve a playful puzzle, promising enjoyment and a chance for a tidy reward. It extols the thrill of counting the clues and diving into the ко bolster of clever combinations.
The Post presents a puzzle page that guides readers on reducing chaos to order. It claims the activity is a good way to test patience and distract from troubles, with a hopeful note about beginning to count today and feeling thankful.
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