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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
1
A dramatic courtroom scene in Terre Haute unfolds as a desperate man fires on police, wounds several, and is subdued after a violent assault. He is later found guilty of arson for explosions at a church and local stores, with authorities recounting a tumultuous trial and police response.
A steeplejack faced a perilous situation as a chair collapsed during high winds in New Jersey. He clung to a dangling line above a chimney, struggling to hold on as the wind threatened to thrust him into danger below.
A Massachusetts woman reportedly held a remarkable record by giving birth to four grandsons in one day. The event, tied to Fayston, involved multiple families and twin pregnancies among the newborns.
Police seek Florence Writers who disappeared from 332 Delaware Avenue Northeast since yesterday morning. Descriptions note a red coat, hat, and checkered dress. Local clerk Jonelast Demand and other staff are mentioned in the fragmented report. Authorities urge public help to locate the and provide missing details.
Special to The Washington Foe from Kenton Ohio April 2 after forty four hours the Eighth district Republican convention adjourned with Ralph D Cole still holding 34 votes Willis 36 Miller 37 and others scattered on the 234th ballot Cole predicts nomination on the first ballot tomorrow morning and plans to force a secret ballot under the Australian system to win over delegates allied with the opposition.
Special to The Washington Foat Hinton reports Representative Joseph Holt Gaines was renominated by acclamation at the Republican convention for the Third district held in April. Delegates William Seymour Edwards of Kanawha County and Charles Beury of Fayette County were chosen to go to the Chicago convention. After a spirited fight the delegates were instructed to vote for Taft for President, with opposition led by Gaines.
Havana dispatch reports an editorial in The Cuban Review condemning Cuba as dictatorially governed by a Roman pro consul and parts of the intervening government aiming to destroy conservatives and resist forces of the Cuban people to derail the republic. the piece notes treasury looting and calls for intervention. Additional notes from Havana mention army reports denying yellow fever, a quarantine, and local officials preparing sewer construction while awaiting a committee from Cienfuegos to justify the repudiated contract.
A young man, identified as Charles son, Vanderbilt graduate, reportedly called on Mrs May Sextro in Covington seeking a loan of her ring valued at 250 dollars. He fled boarding house after she refused. Police issued a warrant charging him with stealing the ring while on a quiet research tour for a sociology book.
Budapest dispatches report Miss Gladys Vanderbilt welcomed as Countess Szechenyi with aristocratic approval. The bride enjoyed a cordial reception, plans a court appearance in May, and the couple traveled from Paris to Monte Carlo then Milan. The story notes re-marking silver with the Szechenyi coat of arms and a graceful recovery from throat trouble.
The agreement by Messrs Knapp and Neil to maintain the present wage scale on the Southern Railway until next July averts a sweeping wage cut. The settlement, seen as a safeguard for 1.5 million workers nationwide, prevents a ripple effect that would have forced many rail carriers and allied industries to reduce pay and purchasing power.
In a rear end collision near Spanish Lake a Burlington passenger train struck a freight train. A J McKittrick of Brookfield Mo had his leg crushed and was cut free after aid from Rev RV Aven and Rev Mr Allen. He later died in a St Louis hospital. Five others injured include Tedford of Manlibal Mo and Charles Mackesson. A second Los Angeles incident reports two cars on the Pacific Electric road colliding in fog injuring one seriously and twenty with minor injuries.
Columbus April 2 The Republican State central committee elected H L Williams of Columbus as chairman of the executive committee, succeeding Senator Charles Dick. W H Phipps of Paulding County was named secretary and William F Hoff man of Columbus treasurer. Gov Harris and other ticket candidates were present as the committee was called to order by Walter Brown of Toledo.
Abraham Collier brother of P F Collier the New York publisher was arrested at Laurel Brook Harford County on the charge of killing William Haughey Haughey died at Maryland University Hospital from a skull fracture after a shovel blow during a March 18 lumber camp incident involving Collier and John Connor Collier was held on $500 bond and jailed at Belair He is about sixty with a wife and three children.
Overman introduces a Senate resolution to place wood pulp and white print paper on the free list and seeks immediate consideration. Speaker Cannon backs House action directing Commerce and Labor to report on investigations into the International Paper Company and related trusts and possible Sherman law violations.
Ohio Republican fighting rift as Representative Grant E Mouser withdraws from renomination. Plan to harmonize factions favors Taft for president and Foraker's Senate re election, aiming to unite columbus and washington leaders before the national convention. Party tension and potential realignment loom, with resignation to retire and calls for peace in the Buckeye State.
Secretary Taft addressed about 1200 at Memorial Hall outlining three army purposes. He argued a strong regular army supports national defense international police and suppression of insurrection. He contrasted U S costs with France and Germany, predicting a larger force in the next decade without general conscription.
A fire in Philadelphia reported destroyed Howard B French's summer home at King of Prussia Pa. The blaze wrecked a boudoir suite of mahogany once from Madrid the former royal palace and said to have connected to King Alfonso XI. The piece dates to Spanish royal history and the King of Spain was reportedly born in the bed.
Reports from Panama say Colombian troops purportedly invaded Jurado near the border on March 28, taking control of a town long under Panamanian jurisdiction. Five Panamanian police guarded the town with no telegraph link to Panama, and confirmation remains uncertain. Citizens vow support for government action if the occupation proves true, with a meeting called to decide immediate steps to eject the Colombian forces.
A Washington Post dispatch from Columbus reports Republican State central committee members denying plans to overhaul the state ticket in response to convention sentiment. They affirmed harmony and urged a Taft reassurance. Dayton's Eugene Hardis criticized a renomination of Congressman Wy and backed Herbert G Citron of Miamisburg, calling for a primary to settle the matter, then the delegation met Taft at the Chittenden Hotel.
Detectives from the district attorney office hunted for Anthony Macaluso, the boy linked to letters written by Joseph Brien. Curt Fischer Hansen is charged with extortion related to Brien. Mrs Macaluso, guardian candidate and mother, was questioned about guardianship as a suit against Brien loomed. She said she last saw her son a week ago and he planned to travel to Washington.
Reports from Seoul indicate strong anger among locals and foreigners over a notice posted by the bench consul general on a club board opposing the condolence message to the family of DW Stevens. A committee moved to remove the notice amid French and British protests.
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