Cuban unrest and U S policy in Cuba in 1908
Special to The Washington Post Havana April 4 reports pressure from abroad for U S warships as British interests seek protection of property should a Cuban republic be established. French fears of property loss persist while Taft's arrival fuels talk of extending occupation. Liberal generals split amid touring attempts to quiet rivals Alfredo Zayas and Jose Miguel Gomez.
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Reporta
Paris
Washington Post
Havana
Cuba
France
Vis
Foreign Office
London
United States
Cuban
Great Britain
America
War Taft
Colon
Liberal Caders
Alfredo Zayas
Jose Miguel Gomez
Liberal Party
Taft
Santiago
Why Swetenham Quit Resented Apology Demand
The London Standard reports Sir Alexander Swettenham resigned Jamaica's governor role after a colonial office demand to apologize to Rear Admiral Davis. He would apologize if needed, but resignation followed. He denies any quarrel with the admiral during Kingston earthquake, noting cordial relations and use of his carriage by the admiral. The paper suggests published documents could dispute the claim he retired on age grounds.
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London
The
Standard Today
Alexander Swettenham
Jamaica
Sir Alexander
Colonial Office
Davis
Alexander
Kingston
Expected heir named in Spain as Prince of the Asturias
Madrid April 4 The government decreed that if Queen Victoria gives birth to a son the child shall bear the title of Prince of the Asturias, heir to the Spanish throne, a decree confirming the intended royal succession and titles.
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Stork
Asturias
Madrid
Victoria
The
Russian police inspector slain by sixteen year old pupil
In Sarapul on April 4 a police inspector Fioloff was shot and killed by 16 year old student Kuznetsoff who used a revolver. The boy was captured. The report notes a police case and a youth offender within the same dispatch.
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Sarapul
Russia
Fioloff
Kuznetsoff
Unconscious Traveler Found on Train in Georgia
Kansas Gacy reported a semi conscious man, C Webster aged sixty, removed from a Union Pacific train to the city hospital after being found Monday afternoon. He has not spoken since, shows no injuries, and his destination is Idaho to Georgia mystery.
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Kansas
Gacy
T. C. Webster
Union Pacific
City Hospital
Webster
Horseshoe Bend
Idaho
Galhesville
Teasing Led to Girl's Suicide by River Jump
Margaret Bradley, a young Wilmington woman, reportedly threatened suicide due to relentless teasing by friends over a personal matter near Seaford, Delaware. She later leaped into Broad River. two brothers attempted a rescue but failed as her body was recovered today.
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Washington Post
Wilmington
Margaret Bradley
Seaford
Del
Broad River
Waves Mountain High Docks Wash Morro Castle
The Morro Castle endured a sixty mile per hour gale from Easter Sunday night to Wednesday morning after leaving Havana. Captain Downs remained on the bridge throughout, delivering coffee and steady guidance as waves up to sixty feet lashed the ship and passengers sheltered below decks.
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New York
Ward Line
Havana
Cleveland Downs
Morro Castle
Downs
Fifteen year old Frederick Coltrader dies by his own hand
A 15-year-old boy, Frederick Coltrader, hanged himself in a rear store room at Henry Wellbrook’s grocery on Stuyvesant Avenue after despondency over illness at home and the arrest of two friends. He had been a heavy cigarette smoker and reader of dime novels, and his mind was unsettled by recent events. The death followed his absence from home and concerns about his ailing mother. Georgia merchant Homer Moss slain in Nickajack store. wife discovers him after missed return. No motive or property loss revealed. He died from wounds sustained. authorities report no signs of robbery.
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New York
Frederick Coltrader
Henry Wellbrook
Stuyvesant Avenue
Gates Avenue
Yate
Georgia
Marietta
Homer Moss
Nickajack
Gentleman Riders in the Chevy Chase Steeplechase Card
Small & Sons Florists of Washington and New York report on a Benning course Steeplechase Saturday. The event spans about two and a half miles with the Nurgery Stake Race and other good races on the card. Local entries and prizes noted.
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Chevy Chase
Coatume
Washington Nursery
Small & Sons, Florists
Washington
New York
Benning
Benntep
Benning Society
Washington Jockey Club
Bensing
Thaw Sanity Verdict Fought By Jerome In Court Delay
New York April 4 Harry K Thaw declared sane by lunacy commission but District Attorney Jerome vows appeal to the appellate division and seeks access to minutes. He warns of delay until Monday or further court action as Justice Fitzgerald limits arguments and orders adjournment. The Thaw family, including the mother and wife, attend in alarm as the case risks indefinite postponement amid a heated dispute over records and proceedings.
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Lunacy Commission
New York
Harry K. Fhaw
Jerome
Ftzgerald
Supreme Court
Justice Fitzgerald
Mr Jerome
Fudge Fitzgerald
Thaw
Lunecy Commission
Hig Marriege
Messie
David McClure
Peter B. Olney
Leopold Putzel
Putzel
Wuanimong
Sheldon Case Confirmed in Threat to Wife
The Washington Post reports that Mrs. Lee C Stillings fled to New York after threats by her Lenni physician husband Dr Stillings. Dick Sheldon and others urged police in her defense as nurse Ware testified to repeated abuse and threats including attempted gun use and a throat grab in the Stil lings household.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Dick” Sheldon
Lee C. Stillings
Lenni
West Chester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Yale
New York Athletic Club
New York Police
Sttil- Inge
Benni
Sheldon
Ware
Bunney
Femaane
Stilings
Dr. Stillings
Mr. Ware
Nea Yam
Trainw el Granted Raise And Labor Agreement Reached
Rail labor dispute on Western roads ends with baggage, flagmen, and brakemen getting 1.50 per month raise and nine hour day dropped from demand. Knapp and Neill broker the settlement, praised by President Roosevelt. Locomotive Firemen also gain 10 percent. Correspondence releases highlight government mediation success.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Order of Conductors
Brotherhood of Railway
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Neil
United States Bureau of Labor
Neill
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Addicks Travels in Europe After Defeated Senator Bid
S Edward Addicks, long known for his failed bid to be Delaware senator, is reportedly abroad in Europe recovering from a nervous strain after selling copper holdings and earning about 1 million. Since Harry Richardson’s January election victory, Addicks has not appeared in state politics and may not return soon.
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Apedal
Washington Post
Wilmington
Del
S. Edward Addicks
United States
Delaware
Europe
Harry A. Richardson
Dover
Addicks
Bay State
Black Hand Threats Alarm Havana Families Boy Arrested
In Havana on April 4 a 15 year old boy was identified as the author behind threatening letters that terrorized local families. Police long struggled with the case before locating and arresting the youth. Meanwhile Benning Society plans a spring event featuring the Washington Jockey Club with the Chevy Chase Hunters Steeplechase on the agenda along with several other races including the Washington Nursery Stake.
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Havana
Clinch Smith Accused In Nassau Court Case
James Clinch Smith brother in law of Stanford White and executor of the late Mrs Cornelia Merrison estate valued over 1 000 000 was accused of spiteful acts against four children in Nassau County Court. Frederick Cavdert guardian asked Smith to turn over Garden City Company stock. Morri s ons and four children are in Paris. Arguments on whether to sell stock or keep it were presented with briefs submitted.
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James Clinch Smith
Stanford White
Jackson
Nassau County
Frederick Cavdert
Smith
Cornelia
Merrison
Joseph Merrion
Joseph Morrison
Paris
Coudert
Morrisons
Garden City
A. N. Evarts
Butler
Semple
General Guardian
Court of Appeals
Smith Gaie
Board Hears Addresses from Educators and Publishers
The simplified spelling board held its annual meeting in New York on April 4. It appointed a committee led by David Starr Jordan to consider an advisory board for spelling changes. Henry Holt presented a paper on simplifying three thousand words, urging revision and joint approval by philological societies.
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New York
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
James W. Bright
Benjamin E. Smith
Henry Holt
New York Publiaher
Philological Societies
de Holt
Holt
E 0. Vaile
Chicago
Joan W. Bright
Johns Hopkins
Wiliam T. Harris
United States
Commissioner of Education
W. Leconte Stevens
Washington and Lee University
Dying Man Confesses to Perjury in Divorce Case
William P Herbert, son of Rev O C Herbert and former pastor’s son, writes a dying confession stating he had improper acts with Mrs Clara V Weeks, wife of Rev Weeks, at a New Hampshire summer cottage and Worcester. He admits lying on the witness stand and seeks peace with God. The case stems from Worcester divorce suits four years ago involving Rev Weeks and Mrs Weeks amid family strife.
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Weeks
Aptosal
Washington
Worcester
Mass
William P.herbert
Hev. O C. Herbert
Greendale Baptist Church
A. W. Weeks
Dewey Street Baptist Church
Clara V Weeks
Mr Weeks
New Hampshire
Worcester Courts
Mr. Weeks
Strikebreakers Mobbed As Train Bound For Lorain Attacked
A special train carrying forty nonunion men from Lima to Lorain was mobbed by a crowd at the American Ship Building yards. Windows were smashed and many passengers injured. fifteen remained aboard as twenty five leapt off seeking safety. The car was halted and later moved toward Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lira
Lorain
American Shipbuilding Company
Nickel Plate Road
Lima
Respite Granted to Dr Haugh in Parole Case
Gov Harris grants a respite for Dayton physician Dr Haugh delaying execution to April 10 to allow time for his attorneys to file clemency briefs citing insanity. Supreme Court has declared Haugh's condition. New York dispatch notes Erie Railroad sale of 9.5 million dollars in one year notes to J P Morgan & Co for refunding due notes and other funds. Atlantic City Special service announces final spring trips from Washington to Atlantic City with schedule details and dining car service.
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Haugh
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Supreme Court
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Erie Railroad
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Atlantic City
Pennaylyarda Railread
Washington
Cormimencine
Arriviesployton
Waulton
Philadelphia
Bath Wax
Honest Men Feted Dinner In Pittsburg Immortals
Pittsburgs immortal twenty eight were showcased at a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hotel Schenley with biographies and photogravures. Names include Carnegie Frick Westinghouse and Dalzell among others. Some locals criticize the selections while a spirit message claimed Diogenes smiled. Mayor Guthrie acted as toastmaster as speakers praised municipal reform and Greater Pittsburgs national contributions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Schenley
Diogenes’ Tub
Diogenes
Hell
Pittsburgera
Pennsylvania
Mpstricus
Ireland
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Denmark
Jamaica
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Carnegie
Knox
McCrea
Frick
Leishman
Wood
Holland
Young
Phipps
Paria
George W. Guthre
D. T. Weson
John Dalzell
Greater Pittsburg
H. G., Prout
J. A. Brashear
Greater Pitesburg
H. G. Prout
George ‘Westinghouse
New York
Cannon Party On Way Home From The Washington Fest
Marooned passengers from the steamer Bluecher were taken to Southwest Bay by the Ward Line tender Colonial and boarded the steamer there. The party includes Speaker Canon and many representatives. Thanks were given to Hotel Coloma manager for hotel care during their stay ashore. Bluecher to reach New York Sunday morning.
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Wedal
Nassau
New Providence
Bluecher
Southwest Bay
Ward Line
Colonial
Canon
Coloma
New York
Schiff's Valet Sentenced for Burglary and Assault
New York reports Folke Engel Brandt, formerly Mortimer L Schiff's valet, sentenced to thirty years in prison after pleading guilty to first degree burglary for sneaking into Schiff's home on March 8, entering the coal hole to reach the apartments, stealing jewelry, and assaulting the banker. The assault charge stood at trial.
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New York
Folke Engel Brandt
Mortimer L Schiff
Brandt
Schiff
Speed Tests Seek Cause Of Harlem Division Wreck
New York Central officials reenacted the Williamsbridge wreck conditions on April 4, running an exact duplicate train to measure speed and forces. The fastest run reached sixty-six and a half miles an hour, with fifty mile per hour on the curve. Officials hoped to pinpoint a fundamental cause after reproducing weight, equipment, and conditions, while observers included state railroad leaders and other road officials.
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New York Central
Harlem
Williamsbrige
Washington Post
New York
Williamsbridge
Davis
Mott Haven Junction
Case
182D Street
Inspector Davis
Morterman Rogers
Wakefield Yard
Mount Haven
W C. Brown
McCormick
Wine Exposed Plot to Aid Taft in 1908 Campaign
A White House backed claim of a conspiracy to place reactionaries in power is described with Roosevelt’s push to back William Howard Taft for the 1908 nomination. A central Senator and influential Republicans are cited as part of a plan discussed at a recent dinner, with wine revealing the plot and offers of money to influence delegates.
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White House
United States
Mar
Harriman
Roosevelt
Jim
Harnman
Theodore Roosevelt
Wite House
William Howard Tett
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