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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
3
San Diego April 1 Admiral Evans arrived off Coronado on the Atlantic fleet flagship and was taken to the tender Yankton. He will travel to San Luis Obispo for mineral springs treatment after expressing gratitude to the president and officials.
Obituaries note deaths and funeral plans for multiple individuals, with references to Washington, Mexico, and public offices. The dispatch details the Connecticut battleship crew movements, Admiral Evans’ improved health, and Captain Ingersoll’s attendance. Australian premier Alfred Deakin reports on the U S battleship fleet’s planned visit to Sydney and Australian ports in September.
A compact station of funeral directors and embalmers with multiple firms and addresses. Notable names include J William Lee, John R Wright Co, R F Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, S S Sward Sardo & Co, Thos S Sergeon, Costello, Geier's Sons, Zurhorst, George A Comley, and Geo C Shaffer. Listings show locations, chapel details, and phone numbers for services.
Uncertainty and unrest grip Port au Prince amid an abortive uprising linking Gen Larraque and other officers. French Minister Carteron cautions refugees while military and naval forces in the region prepare for possible intervention. rumors of executions persist as ships from several nations remain in nearby waters.
United States Senator Jefferson Davis was fined 25 dollars in Police Court at Little Rock Arkansas for disturbing the peace after he obtained a pistol and appeared on the street following an attack moments earlier by Thomas Helm deputy prosecuting attorney Helm was fined 10 dollars for assault.
Mrs Helena Grain, 28, a Monrovia resident since racing season began at Santa Anita, was shot five times by Mrs L Dearman, wife of horseman L Dearman. The motive, jealousy over her husband, was admitted. The shooting occurred at the Monrovia post office where Mrs Dearman waited nearly an hour for her victim.
A lengthy Ohio political piece discusses Republican strife ahead of the fall election. It notes Taft Roosevelt tensions, Foraker’s fate, and a split Ohio GOP risk- ing national and state ticket harmony. It cites Bannon and the Toledo Blade criticizing leadership as Ohio Republicans seek unity.
Complete returns from Massachusetts Republican caucuses show 17 delegates pledged or favorable to Taft for the national convention, 9 unpledged and 6 undetermined. Col Sidney O Blaney won delegate at large over John D Long. Among 1550 delegates 91% pledged or favorable to Taft, 649 unpledged. Taft and unpledged managers claim state victory while some towns supported Hughes.
William J Bryan telegraphed from Lincoln to say he would not attend a rival dinner on April 13. A Spr ingfield donor offered 1,000 for a Bryan speech if he spoke at a competing event. The Waldorf Astoria booking was dropped after the telegram. In Trenton Bryan to visit April 13 with Governor Fort and the local Democratic club hosting him.
Kenton April 1 The adjourned session of the Highth Republican Congressional district convention met and attempted to nominate a candidate for Congress after a deadlock. Today two Champaign County delegations led by Representative Ralph D. Cole and Judge T B Owen faced off. Cole’s delegation was seated after a bitter fight and adjournment until tomorrow.
Col Edward M House of Austin dined with Senator Culberson at the Capitol. Known as the Warwick of Texas the man who makes governors for pastime he has guided campaigns for Culberson Sayers and Lanham. He may head Bryan's national campaign if Nebraska nominates. House praised Gov Campbell and Texas laws as fair and well administered by capable judges.
About 1,000 of 1,100 delegates to the Populist convention in St Louis, Missouri, are instructed to nominate Thomas E Watson of Georgia for president with Juda Samuel W Williams and Frank E Richey as running mates. The meeting opens tomorrow at the Olympic Theater with Gen. Jacob B Coxey as temporary chairman.
Carl Fischer Hansen son-in-law of Isaac V Brokaw was indicted in New York for extorting 15000 from Joseph O'Brien Philadelphia decorator. The case centers on alleged letters and a diary from a European trip, with details of a planned suit for 100000 and payments totaling 15000, plus a later release and affidavits.
C Hansen of 8 West Forty-seventh Street says he was surprised by indictment and claims threats to pay money to unscrupulous lawyers. He asserts the charges are based on perjured testimony and vows to prove his innocence with documentary evidence and other proof. He says he would have convinced the grand jury if given the chance to testify.
The Department of Agriculture enforces rules denaturing and rendering inedible fats before shipment. Critics say foreign buyers may reject denatured greases, harming foreign trade, while officials contend lubricating properties remain unaffected. Dr Staddon notes no impact on lubricant use.
Thomas Alexander a Philadelphia carpet manufacturer and Miss Anna Morrison eluded obstinate parents to wed atop the Washington Monument shaft yesterday afternoon. The ceremony, interrupted by custodian Charles Torrey, proceeded after Rev James F Stuart consented. The couple, paroled by a telegram from the groom’s kin, then left for Philadelphia with best wishes from witnesses and hotel staff.
A March 13 letter mailed to Hartford warns the governor of Connecticut that public buildings will be blown up if unemployed workers are not given work within three days. Police, led by Superintendent Sprague, monitor for suspicious visitors as officials weigh whether the threat is a joke or an anarchist plot.
Senator Dick, 14 years as Republican State chairman, will be replaced by Henry A. Williams of Columbus as Taft forces gain control. The state committee will meet during Taft's visit to appoint Williams and W. H. Philips as secretary, signaling a shift away from Dick and Foraker in the upcoming campaign.
The Vanderbilt family story traces Mr Vanderbilt abroad, then back in England where he plans to run the coach Venture as a public link between London and Brighton this spring. He is slated to judge at the international horse show in London where his horses won trophies. Mrs Vanderbilt and son left Oakland Farm for Tuxedo Park, with furnishings moved. speculation on their residence and travel continues as Mrs Vanderbilt may visit Newport.
Leslie Carter died after five months in a coma caused by gas poisoning. Directors of the Calumet and Chicago Canal and Dock Company declared his director and president positions vacant and elected Murry Nelson, Jr. to be president.
The United States Circuit Court judge signed a restraining order in the divorce action of Mme Anna Gould against Count Boni de Castellane. The order authorizes George J Gould and Helen M Gould as receivers to turn over 5000 in Missouri Pacific bonds to George J Gould. The receivership originated in 1901 to satisfy Castellane creditors and remains in effect as debts are not yet fully paid.
A list of multiple marriage licenses filed or planned in Wilkes Barre Baltimore Luther Glen Leesburg Richmond Culpeper and other locales. The entries name pairs including Clarence Simons with Rosamond Binney, Henry Caplan with Rosie Goodman, Charles Gentry with Emma Curtis, JB McLaugally with Danny Eloise Smith, Frederick Power Reynolds with Isabelle Howard, and several additional couples led by Rev. H W Prac Rev RP Willams Carl Lo Lacey Lena Williams, among others.
Health Office records list several infant and child deaths with ages from 1 day to 8 years. Names include Juliana W Gales 8, Jeaste E Tippett 3, Ida J Callan 4, Cornelia Owens 63, Catherine Lynch 74, Mathew Vaughan 4, and infants of Williams Nowlay and Lipton. Dates reflect March close. Local addresses accompany each entry.
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