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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
10
In a London courtroom during the Crippen murder case, testimony centers on a cellar scene and a chemist’s purchase record. Witnesses discuss hair matches, Miss Belle Elmore’s identity, and Dr Frawley’s alleged involvement as the hearing unfolds.
The obituary notice records the death of a spouse with burial and funeral arrangements listed. It provides the deceased’s name, residence, dates, and references to surviving relatives. Details include service location and timing as announced by family.
A historical newspaper snippet lists funeral directors and embalmers with various shop addresses and telephone numbers. Names include John R. Wright Co, F Harvey's Sons, WM. R. Sardo & Co, Frank Geier's Sons, W Speare, and others arranging chapels and services at modest prices.
The Crippen case features testimonies about a scar on a missing woman, matching items blamed on Crippen, and a chemist who sold hyoscine, signed by Crippen. Inspector Lew’s interrogation and Dew’s long statement reveal Crippen’s suspect disappearance and the police search, while licenses to marry appear for various couples in unrelated notices.
Acting Secretary of State Wilson cabled Richard Marsh to repudiation of an interview alleging Panama may be annexed if it defies U S wishes. The dispatch clarifies the U S has no protest against any Liberal candidate and urges adherence to Panama’s constitution. Also notes Panama assembly plans to elect three vice presidents with the highest vote becoming acting president. Obituaries: Patrick O Hearn 105 dies. Francis Delacey Hyde commits suicide in Plainfield after ill health. Yale graduate and Union County Investment Company director.
Frederick Gebhard, famed New York clubman and admiring companion of Lilly Langtry, died at Garden City Long Island where he had been staying since spring for health reasons. A noted sportsman and social figure, he endured a high profile life including clashes with rivals and a marriage to Marie Gamble after a Baltimore owner’s divorce.
Freudy Gebhard, once famed as a dapper New York figure, married Miss Morris in 1894 and later Louise Bollingsworth Morris in Baltimore on March 13 189? He drifted into divorce after alleged affairs with actress Dero Guing, then wed show girl Marie L Gambte in January 1906. Known as one of the best dressed men, he dressed in London models and kept a restrained style until his fiftieth year.
Pope Pius X decries modernist trends and lays down measures. Bishops and college rectors must monitor youth to prevent exposure to modernist ideas. Every priest and ecclesiastical official is to take an oath affirming loyalty to Catholic doctrine and discipline before assuming post.
Special to The Washington Post reports Dr Emily Blackwell cofounder of the New York Infirmary for Women and Children in Stuyvesant Street, dies at York Cliffs Maine. Born 1836 in Bristol England she earned an MD from Western Reserve University. Public bequests totaling 12090 are left by Caroline Martin, last surviving member of Noah Martin's NH governor family.
Births list multiple families with newborns including Cutts Bowie Nash Shull and others. deaths record numerous individuals with addresses and ages across Takoma Park, Tuberculosis Hospital, Garfield, and Freedmen's Hospital. Notable ages range from infants to 92, with locations: 378 Cedar st Takoma Park and 112 McLean Ave SW among others.
The tariff board will meet September 21 to study the Payne Aldrich law’s schedules with Schedule K the woolen plan first. Five schedules are hoped to be thoroughly reviewed in the first year as Taft supports a step by step revision. Members Reynolds Emery and Sanders work from Scotland New England and Chicago as experts gather for the organization. Modifications to textile import rules were drafted at a Treasury conference and will be sent to Secretary MacVeagh for review.
Incendiary fire wiped out Lebeau, on the Missouri River southwest of Aberdeen, destroying twenty business buildings including the Phoenix newspaper, two banks and two hotels. The town, once a railroad terminus, had about 3 000 residents. loss estimated at 135000 dollars. Lebeau had been a registration point for reservations in last fall’s land drawing.
The September crop report from the Department of Agriculture lists crop averages on September 1. Spring wheat harvested at 62.1 compared with 62.1 last month and 88.6 a year ago. barley 69.4 vs 70.0 last month and 80.5 a year ago. oats 8.3 vs 1.5 last month and 7.9 a year ago. Hay yield 60,216,006 tons. tobacco average 77.7 with state variations across Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Florida. Additional state comparisons follow.
The census bureau soda report notes 356 824 round bales of cotton by Sept 1 from 1910 growth, with 1909 at 242 bales and 1907 at 200 278. Officials cite late crop maturation in the East and South, a March delay, and predict improvement, pointing to Texas as unusually strong this season.
Health officer Woodward must find a new location for the city dog pound by next spring with Congress urged to grant at least 3100,000 for a new building. The current site near Twenty third and EF streets NW, nicknamed UBS Bottom, will be abandoned due to noise affecting Naval Medical School Hospital staff and patients.
Eloise Davies of Rugby Road, Schenectady, aged thirteen, swam a mile in 34 minutes at Ballston Lake with campers observing. She was followed by canoes and motorboats, required no assistance, and left the water unaided. The event was informal and may lead to an official record attempt.
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