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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
The article traces Haiti's volatile power struggle with Gen. Nord Alexis and other commanders vying for control. It notes civilian fear, foreign residents seeking safety, and shifting loyalties as various generals contend for authority across Port au Prince and Cap Haitien.
Minister Leger of Haiti in Washington says the downfall of President Alexis was not unexpected and credits Légitime with restoring peace. Leger, aged 90, expresses sympathy for the deposed leader while noting no late reports from Port-au-Prince or the State Department by tonight.
Gen Alexis Nord Alexis, a Haitian leader described as a long lived descendant of an old Haitian family, is reportedly over 90 years old. The article notes the unknown birth date and mentions the new Haitian government offering him the presidency.
A fast Gloucester vessel renamed the Alice reportedly left port Tuesday night bound for Haiti loaded with arms and ammunition for revolutionaries, and is now well toward Bermuda according to riverfront authorities.
United States Commissioner Alexander Gilchrist Jr. presided as E. C. Littlefield the receiver and Daniel P. Hays questioned E. F. Buchanan about a $3000 entry from Account No 24 drawn Aug 20 1908 to fund Lincoln Square Garage. The funds were not placed there and the six members split the money after the firm failed. The receiver reviewed the many companies linked to A. O. Brown Co including San Domingo Gold and Copper and Button Syndicate. stock in these concerns was found to be largely worthless. Adjourned to next Wednesday.
President elect Taft reportedly offered Theodore E. Burton the Treasury secretaryship and urged acceptance to tilt Ohio senatorial contests in his favor. Burton had not replied, while Charles P. Taft and allies pressed for a quick decision amid a split within the state Republican camp.
Night watchman found the residence of Thomas A. Ennis at 890 Park Place Brooklyn robbed yesterday morning of movable valuables. Ennis belongs to Ennis & Stoppani brokers at 22 Court Street Brooklyn. He and his family have been away in Allenhurst New Jersey for two weeks. Value of goods not yet estimated.
Reported remarks show Croker denying renewed political ambitions while defending Tammany ties and denouncing Dr Wise for linking his name to Tweed. Jerome avoids public comment after praising Croker at the Freedman dinner amid mayoral speculation.
The tender of Engine Company 158 crashed into a telegraph pole while rushing to a Franklin Avenue fire. Three of seven firemen were seriously hurt including driver Daniel J. Down 33, with a fractured skull, and John Day 44 with a broken shoulder. all were taken to St. John's Hospital. The fire at Greenpoint Metal Bedstead Co. basement was quickly extinguished with $100 damage.
Three fires started with kerosene in an eight family building at 296 Lorimer Street Williamsbur o left tenants fleeing via windows. A father saved his children by hurling them to the sidewalk then leaped out with his wife. Neighbors observed two well dressed men nearby late Tuesday night amid a spate of similar blazes in three months.
The will of Harry Sampson of Macedon filed for probate leaves the entire estate to his widow Georgia E Samp son who is jailed at Lyons charged with murdering him. She is named executrix and the will is dated July 30 1907.
The article chronicles Senate Finance Committee drama over the Dingley and Wilson-Gorman bills. Director North admits ties to the committee while paid by the National Association of Wool Manufacturers. Whitman is questioned as Bennett cites letters from Aldrich, Dingley and others amid libel suit claims. Wool producers press to maintain wool duties for protection.
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