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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
1
Canton report details Owen J Bras a Ohio representative who confessed to passing or killing legislative acts and agreed to testify. He and associates are linked to a broad grand jury probe as hints of new indictments surface. Det. Bradbury and others are named in related records searches.
Ned Harrigan, famed for stage farces, dies after a prolonged illness at his home. His six sons and mother were present at the bedside as family and theater colleagues recall his career and final days.
Renowned yachtsman E. C. Benedict abandons his vessel after it runs aground off Cuba. Rescue crews tow the yacht to safety as Benedict surveys damage and plans next steps for his expedition.
Harrigan built the Garrick theater in 1890 naming it after himself. He revived old pieces including Old Lavender. His last appearance was with his son William at the Lambe club several years ago.
Washington reports that former President Theodore Roosevelt will unqualifiedly endorse President Taft in the 1912 presidential nomination. The Roosevelt endorsement comes through a trusted official who maintains close ties to both leaders and confirms Roosevelt will back Taft as in their earlier campaign period.
Penisa 1 a sensational Grand Circuit horse was sold by M. D. Shatt for $25,000 to R. J. McKensie of Massachusetts. The sale was reported from Indianapolis Indiana on June 7.
Captain Benedict and companions abandon the stranded yacht Virginia after ten days and board the wrecking vessel Premier to Havana. They are well, but the monotony of life at sea drives the group to seek new purpose while the crew remains aboard. The report notes the yacht’s uncertain future and local city response.
Baltimore June 7. The list of predicted leaders includes President Taft Former President Roosevelt Vice President Sherman Chief Justice White Governor Crothers and hundreds of men several named figures are mentioned as likely political deciders for the era.
The article notes the golden jubilee of Cardinal James Gibbons and the twenty fifth year of his cardinalate. Speeches by President Roosevelt and others praised religious liberty and toleration, with the president predicting Catholic presidents and Jews living as residents alongside Gentiles.
Officials in Washington seriously consider moving against United States Steel corporation under the Sherman antitrust law. Circulating reports say authorities have not confirmed the move, while investigators review the evidence in the steel case. In Columbus plans, the International Association of Hoboes names Columbus as a summer HQ. They aim to unite northern western tramps in July and southern eastern travelers in Wheeling. They plan to lobby Congress for large road building and a minimum wage law.
Tommy Leach, longtime Pirates center fielder, heads to Tepokisa in a confirmed trade. He will replace Hill Dalien as manager of the Tnfasta, with the change expected to be finalized soon.
The Taboga ran onto a reef off Los Tos, near Colón, Panama, causing 23 deaths. Passengers and cattle afloat on trunks and steers, with survivors picked up by the steamer David. Captain Campbell and Pilot Matthews arrested after the disaster. No Americans killed.
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