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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1910
Page
1
Grahame-White Hoxsey and Moisant thrill spectators with wins in a foggy day aero event. Wilbur Wright proclaims victory in German court over aviation rights, securing control of airships there. Tod Shriver sustains more injuries after a broken keg incident.
Grahame-White wins the first hourly distance event with 20 laps in 61 minutes 113-5 seconds, while Molesant is corrected to 14 laps. Drexel takes third with 10 laps. In the second hourly distance Grahame White again leads with 20 laps in 59 minutes 2315 seconds. Moissant is corrected to 15 laps. Crasa country goes to Mois sant in 20 miles at 39 minutes 4145 seconds. Overall totals show Grahame White 2 hours, Moissant 4 hours 42 minutes 194-5 seconds, and Drexel 19 minutes 414-5 seconds.
Persistent rain and east wind reduced attendance at the opening of the Belmont Park international air meet. Claude Grahame-White won the distance contest while John B. Moisant and Horse 3 of the Wright team posted notable performances. Moisant flew a 20 mile cross country despite dense fog, relying on compass navigation and lacking a barometer, as other aviators struggled with mist.
At Mineola the crowd watched Molsant Drexel Grahame White and Hoxsey in a mixed altitude and distance contest. Drexel dropped out on lap nine while Grahame White kept near the ground. Hoxsey climbed beyond clouds then returned. A bomb ended the first hourly race as Shriver injured his hip in a crash.
Dewny Johnson, Y year old son of E P Johnson Oberlin bank president and college trustee, vanished after leaving home to attend a football game. Police in Cleveland and nearby northern Ohio cities were alerted after he was seen with a strange man driving away from town in a buggy. The father searched the countryside throughout the night.
Former Senator Foraker derides the program as dangerous and fantastical, calling it an absurdity with a saving feature. He says it destroys faith in Washington and Lincoln, warns it would hasten retirement and division, and claims progress over the last fifty years shows the people won’t accept such ideas. Continues on third page.
Former Senator Foraker voices strong opposition to a new nationalism attributed to a presidential candidate. He argues the program is imperialist and treasonous, warning Republicans that it risks the party’s survival and leadership by embracing untested principles and broad reforms. Bryan is cited reacting.
Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Cincinnati denounced Theodore Roosevelt and the idea of new nationalism as treasonous and dangerous. He praised Taft, urged Republican unity, and warned that the proposed platform would centralize power, threaten states’ rights, and resemble imperialism. He labeled the rhetoric as destructive to American institutions.
A horse attached to a wagon owned by Jasseli Bros. ran through Columbia road to Dupont circle and New Hampshire avenue, then wedged into a touring car. Fifteen minutes were needed by police and citizens to free the animal, which was badly injured and taken to a hospital. The automoile and wagon were damaged. Driver Alphonso Prather stopped after delivering on Ninth Street.
London verdict after five days and brief deliberation convicts Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen of murdering Belle Elmore. Lord Alverstone sentences him to death for the crime, with consideration that a life sentence may have been possible. foreman’s note and Crippen’s calm protest of innocence noted. Trial ends as Leneve’s later trial for accessory after the fact looms next Tuesday.
Senator Warner of Missouri chaired the first meeting of the national employers liability commission in Chicago on October 22. Launcelot Parker of Washington was named secretary. Members include Senators Warner Hughes, Representatives Denby Brantley, W C Brown, and D L Cease. Appointments split among Senate House and the President.
Prince Francis Joseph Leopold Frederick of Teck, brother of Queen Mary, dies after two recent operations. Born at Kensington Palace in 1870, he served in the Royal Dragoons and fought at Atbara Khartoum and in the Boer War. His life included turf ventures, rumored marriages, and a brief U.S. visit in 1907 as a guest of Chauncey Depew.
Former President Bryan praised Cannon as honest and courageous but faulted him like any man. He spoke for Democrat Gundoff in Hoopeston urging his election “because he was a Democrat” while avoiding attacks on Cannon or the GOP. Travel notes mention Baltimore and Ohio rail fares for the period.
The game featured a late surge as a clean hitting rally with two outs and two men down highlighted a stronger showing than the National League in the series. Cole was sent to the box by chance as a last resort and Baker made a wonderful catch to postpone defeat.
In West Side park Chicago the Athletics led betting at six to one over Chiesto as they won 81 to 21 with 3 43 1 at 2 p.m. Western time. This brief box score notes scores and wagering lines from the fourth game in the series.
Chicago Cubs edge Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 3 in ten innings as Bender weakens late. Leonard Cole shines for Chance, delivering decisive hits and steady defense amid a furious, mobbed crowd. Cubs persevere with strong hitting and clutch pitching to force continuation of the series.
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