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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1908

Page

16

Emperor William recalls Hill controversy and welcomes Hill

Berlin reports Emperor William retracts disapproval of Dr. David Jayne Hill as American Ambassador to Germany and invites his arrival. Berlin and Paris discuss Tower’s role and the diplomatic tensions, while Washington awaits a formal stance on Hill’s nomination and Embassy staffing.

Berlin Emperor William Roosevelt David Jayne Hill Germany Charlemagne Tower Hill Associated Press Mr. Hill Tower Paris Washington German Government Had Yet Declined To Receive Dr Hill Bill Ambassador Tower Dr Hill Dr. Hill William Am-ber

Populists Pick Watson for President at Thurdays Convention

St Louis March 29 Populists set April 2 at the Olympic Theatre to nominate President and Vice President and settle party business Eleven hundred delegates are directed to vote for Thomas E Watson of Georgia except Nebraska and Alabama delegates who back Bryan and Howard Missouri hosts a state convention to elect delegates. E E Waterbury said the national committee leader predicted Senator La Follette Wisconsin would be named as standard bearer on the first ballot.

St. Louis Olympic Theatre United States Jay W. Forrest Albany N. Y National Provisional Committee Thomas E. Watson Georgia Nebraska W. Bryan Alabama M. W. Howard Missouri National Committee James H. Ferris Joliet F.C. Foster New York People’s Party Cohoes Edward van Loon Schenectady Tribune E. E. Waterbury la Follette Wisconsin

Rockefeller Jr Lives vs Church in Bible Class Race

Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Bible class faces a contest for vice president as John D. Rockefeller Jr and W. E. Church dispute the candidacy. Church remains on the ticket despite Mr Rockefeller urging him to stay, while Rockefeller says he will just be an ordinary member after resigning leadership.

Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller, Jr W. E. Church Mr. Church Hughes Rockefeller WE. Clark Church Rockefeller Bible

Man with Morphine in Pocket Arrested at Morgan Door

Seaman Robert William Fusholler was nabbed on Madison Avenue near J. P. Morgan's house for lighting matches and peering at house numbers. Police found a hypodermic syringe and morphine in his pocket. Magistrate Finn fined him one pound.

Madison Avenue Robert William Fusholler Tenderloin Hampshire Fusholler J. P. Morgan Staten Island Morgan Finn

Harriman Takes Over Huntington Roads in Southern California

Telegraph dispatch reports E. H. Harriman acquiring all interests of H. E. Huntington in steam and electric railways in Los Angeles and Southern California for 5.0 million dollars. Huntington will retire from active management of his Southern California properties.

the Tribune Los Angeles E. H. Harriman H. E. Huntington Southern California Huntington California

Hall McAllister Dying in San Rafael After Illness

Hall McAllister son of a New York social leader and a long time San Francisco club figure lies dying in poverty in San Rafael. He recently suffered appendicitis and was unable to speak, with surgery performed only last night. Friends have supported him as relatives are said to have deserted him. In a separate note, the Corean Cabinet pledges 50 000 yen to the family of Durham W Stevens, assassinated in San Francisco, with a total potential government grant around 150 000 yen.

the Tribune San Francisco Hall McAllister New York Cotilon San Rafael McAllister Tokio Corean Durham W. Stevens San Prencisco Te Aneralle

Telegram Protest Targets Federal Political Activism in Gloucester

A telegram signed by fifty residents was sent to President Roosevelt the Postmaster General and Senators Lodge and Smith protesting the iniquitous political activities of federal officeholders. The Gloucester letter demands action to curb the furor and protect local government.

Tribune Gloucester Mass Roosevelt Gloucest

Gillette Death Reprieve Denied by Gov Hughes

Governor Hughes refused clemency for Chester Gillette denying a reprieve for the Auburn Prison execution set to occur likely tomorrow for the murder of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake. The memorandum states no ground justifies delaying the sentence and rejects new evidence claims.

Chester Gillette Gra Brown IMS Court of Appeals Gillette Big Moose Lake Grace Brown Cortland Grace Grewn Chaster Gillette Ducen Dugan Supreme Court

Gillette to Die in Electric Chair at Auburn Prison Tomorrow

Chester Gillette is to be executed in the electric chair at Auburn Prison for the murder of Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake in 1906. Governor Hughes refused to intervene, and the condemned man faced the news with his usual stoicism as officials and out of town witnesses prepared for the ceremony and farewell visits.

Auburn Chester Gillette Grace Brown Big Moose Lake Hughes Gillette Auburn Prison Catherine Gillette Benham Ruel F. Lewis Herkimer County Sheri Austin GB. Klock Herkimer E. Anthony Spitzka Phladelphia Matthuews L. Bennett Watkine George F. Rogan Medina W. W. Sanford New York City M. FB. Comway Sherif Joseph Beach Albany Jean Crowley Little Falls Wiliam H. Andersen Troy J. Mott Crumb South Otselic W. Scriven Grafton X. Y Charles F. Howard Buffalo State Mieter T. Holland Martin A. Hamlon

Duke of Abruzzi Arrives at Turin Duke Meets at Palace

The Duke of Abruzzi arrived in Turin today and stepped at the ducal palace before planning to return home tonight. Authorities and local residents note the visit as a formal royal engagement with no further events announced.

Turin Abruzzi Yin

Two Explosions Kill 55 to 70 at Hanna Coal Mine No. 1

In Hanna, Wyoming, Coal Mine No. 1 of Union Pacific Coal Co. suffered two gas and dust explosions, killing eighteen workers including a superintendent and several bosses, and likely destroying forty to fifty rescuers. Rescue efforts continued amid fire and hazardous gas as authorities and volunteers pressed to recover the dead.

Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Coal Company Hanna D. M. Elle Haina Omaha Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Wal Company Briggs

Police Officer Kills Neighbor in Domestic Tragedy

In Philadelphia George Eells a sixty year old policeman killed Mrs Mary Andress a neighbor and fatally injured Elia Paschall his alleged common law wife and Kate Jewel a niece of Andress. Domestic troubles were blamed for the shooting and Eells who had twenty three years service was arrested immediately after the attack. He said he was not sorry for what he had done.

Philadelphia George Eells Mary Andress Elia Paschall Kate Jewel Andress Eells Miss Paschall

Tacoma Goes Aground On Curacao Entry

Commander Hood reported the cruiser Tacoma ran aground yesterday while entering Willemstad harbor in Curacao. The ship was freed with minor rudder damage and ordered to Norfolk Navy Yard for repairs while continuing dispatch duties between Curacao and La Guaira.

Washington Navy Department Joan Hood Tacoma Willemstad Curacao Venezuela la Guayra Russell Norfolk Navy Yard

Crane and Lodge In Struggle For State Lead

Telegraph dispatches report a tight battle between Senator Crane and Senator Lodge for Republican leadership in the state with two days to primaries. Early returns suggest Crane leading and Crane and Hughes aligned delegates growing strong while Lodge factions brace for a close result.

The Tribune Boston Senator Lodge Crane Lodge Chicago Hughes

Quelling Corean Insurrection Report Declares Quieted

General Okazeki of Japanese forces in Corea says the insurrection is virtually quelled with only a few bands left. He claims Coreans are learning Japan's benevolent aims and promises to pursue remaining insurgents. Seoul reports indicate three attacks on camps and thirteen Coreans killed.

Tokio Okazeki Corea Japan Seoul

Engineers to Visit White House for Roosevelt Reception

More than twelve hundred members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathered in Washington for a grand union meeting under Potomvas Lodge No. 7. The first public region session was held at the Masonic Temple, with a reception at the White House by President Roosevelt planned for tomorrow to conclude the gathering.

Washington Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Potonvas Lodge Masonic Temple Tomorow White House Roosevelt

Fire Under New Bridge Destroys Joy Line Pier Goods

A fire began in tar paper at the base of the Manhattan Bridge near Pike Street and the East River. It spread to the Joy Line pier, sending the Edgemont and canalboat Oregon adrift as the New Yorker battled flames. merchandise valued at 190,900 dollars burned, with total loss feared by 3 30 AM.

Joy Line

Slay and Rob in Car on Wells Fargo Express

In Newton Kansas on March 29 two robbers killed A Bailey an express messenger for Wells Fargo in the express car of a west bound Atchison Topeka Santa Fe train between Florence and Newton. They robbed local and through safes of at least 1 0 and jewelry and fled. Bailey married recently and was about thirty. A reward of 1000 was offered by Wells Fargo. Three men were later arrested in Wichita on suspicion.

Newton Kan A. Bailey Kansas City Wells-Fargo Express Company Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Florence Batley Serong City Peabody Bailey Emporia Strong City Missouri Pacific Crossing Wells Fargo Express Company Wichita

Fresh conspiracy uncovered in Port au Prince Hayti

In Port au Prince Hayti March 29 a new plot against the government is alleged. General Larraque, once cavalry chief, who was arrested March 14 and released March 24, sought refuge at the French Legation with two aides. Police probe all legations, palace guards bolstered, two thousand rifles and ammo from Germany brought to the palace. A separate dispatch from Washington notes Eagle headed to Cuba for survey work while four warships remain at Port au Prince. situation described as tranquil.

Port-au-Prince Hayti Larraque Legation Germany Washington Navy Department T. N. Potts Des Moines Eagle Cuba Dubuque Marietta Paduceh

Leventritt Resigns from Supreme Court Bench

Justice David Leventritt of the Supreme Court resigns to return to law practice and leads a new firm Leventritt Cook Nathan with offices in the Trinity Building. He will serve until April while a five year term remains and he had faced past bar endorsements.

David Leventritt Supreme Court Secretary of Leventritt, Cook & Nathan Trinity Building Alfred A. Cook Harold Nathan Edgar M. Leventritt Emil Goldmark Justice Leventritt Democratic Party Bar Association Elihu Root William G. Choate Bar

Rogers House Hunting in Bermuda With Twain

H. H. Rogers, who traveled to Bermuda with Mark Twain, plans to buy a winter home on Hamilton or nearby islands. Negotiations continue as they tour principal islands for a suitable cottage, seeking a private winter residence before returning to New York next month.

H. H. Rogers Bermuda Mark Twain Hamilton New York Mr. Rogers Rogers Mark

Taft and Roosevelt Accept Invite to Essex Clubs Outing

President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft have accepted invitations to attend the outing of the Essex Middlesex and Wipmsouth County Republican clubs at Point of Pines on July. The event to be announced today by the Top Telegraph to The Tribune Foster.

Foster Roosevelt Taft Essex, Middlesex Wipmsouth Point of Pines

Bomb outrage in Union Park Square kills man

Police battle over motive after Selig Cohen and Ignatz Hildebrand are linked to a bomb attack. Witnesses describe Cohen chasing a police platoon just before the blast as crowds gathered to clear the park. Court actions place seven prisoners, mostly Russian or Romanian Jews, under bail while investigators pursue leads.

Selig Cohen Im Union Park Square East Side Cohen Ignatz Hildebrand Hildebrand Droege Jefferson Market Court William E. Murphy Headquarters Legal Bureau George Robertson Robertson Murphy Detective Bureau Walter Appit Russia Yorkville Alexander Berkman

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Baron von Sternburg Forcis Foreign Office Venice Baron Jenisch Herr von Schoen van Schoen State Department Baron von Sternbure Hohenzollern Watson John D., JR Bible Class AlisonWi Joh Harriman Huntington Roads Hall M Allister New York Society D. W. Stevens Gov. Hughes Mauches Grace Billy Brown South Otselie Chenango C County Adirondacks John H. Dugan the Asruzzi Willemstad Harbor Massachusetts New Bridge New Manhattan Bridge Pike Street New Yorker Slay Rob Messenger General Larraque Leventritt Justice Rogers House Hunting MR. Taft Police For Violence Robert Hunter Hits L. G. Stonebraker Sarah Selia
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