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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
9
A long report claims a conspiracy to control the Republican convention and force Roosevelt's renomination. It cites Harriman Rockefeller and Hearst as financiers, with plans to sway delegates, buy newspapers, and corrupt legislatures across states including Michigan and Alabama.
Frank W. Hill a 37 year old Brooklyn stenographer was arrested in New York for selling a private Harriman letter to a newspaper and publishing parts of it. He admitted the act in an affidavit and faces misdemeanor charges under the law forbidding unauthorized publication of private letters. Hill had worked in Harriman’s office for 21 years before recent friction led to his discharge and recent arrest.
Wisconsin Federation of Labor leaders in Milwaukee condemn President Roosevelt for labeling Debs, Moyer, Haywood, Hearst, and Herriman as dangerous demagogues. The State Federation executive board plans a formal protest and possible apology demand. Local unions back Debs and the miners, with mass meetings and a defense fund. The board meets Saturday to decide on action.
Washington society reels over Perry Belmont’s rejected Chevy Chase Club bid as two board members opposed him. Proponents claim strong support, while Belmont declines to drink with Gen. Randolph after a public dispute.
Chevy Chase Club members say Mr. Belmont will likely gain admission despite public scrutiny. Gen Randolph and Mr Worthington urged excusal from comment while opposing governors’ stance links to Thomas Nelson Page and Mrs Belmont’s former husband Sloane fuel speculation. Club president Cal Frank Denny notes ethics bar discussion but confirms Belmont’s application was not voted upon and remains under consideration.
Annapolis officials report a dispute over the arrest of William F Mahoney, Austrian Ambassador Hengelmuller’s chauffeur, in Glen Echo Maryland March 23. Sheriff Collins and local officers faced immunity questions and a possible state response to prevent recurrence.
A social feud erupts over Belmonts rejection by Chevy Chase Club as Metropolitan Club members debate taking up the matter. Rumors tie White House figures to the dispute while Belmonts weigh a possible move, and past exclusions at the club surface.
London reports Frank Richardson the humorist supports taxing whiskers in New Jersey proposed law. He urges high taxes and even whisker licenses, joking that authorities would stop men to demand licenses. He lists humorous face furnishings such as whiskers and walrus mustaches as examples.
After a three month search for a 380 imported shotgun stolen from Frank L Natbart of Altoona Pennsylvania on December 30, Detective Barbee of the Central office tracked Henry J Graeff of High Point Virginia to the Potomac River aboard the police boat Vigilant. Graeff, a dairyman, is charged with grand larceny after the gun, found in his possession, was traced to him. The theft occurred when Mr Natbart left the firearm on a station seat while buying a ticket. witnesses described a man like Graeff as the thief. Graeff claims he bought the gun for $5 from a colored man who said a railroad employee had it previously.
An elderly woman was struck near Ninth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest yesterday morning. She was knocked forward by the car and dragged a few yards on the fender but escaped injury, brushing off the incident and continuing on. Passersby assisted as the car was stopped.
Col. Frank B. Denny is rapidly improving from injuries after his automobile overturned near the Washington Monument. His arm fracture and facial cuts are healing while he remains in bed, with bones knitting and recovering from the mishap.
The observatory of Belén College, famed Jesuit institution, reports electrical disturbances from streetcars along Havana routes disrupt its magnetic instruments. After unsuccessful appeals to the railway company, the Jesuits seek Gov Magoon relief. Established in 1858, the observatory once predicted a great hurricane saving property.
Weather conditions from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau describe a trough stretching from Lower Lake region to Texas with cooler readings in the Dakotas and Northern Texas. Showers expected along the Atlantic coast and Gulf states Friday, fair Saturday except in Rockies and Gulf states, winds mainly fresh southerly shifting to northwesterly, special forecast with storm warnings on Washington and Oregon coasts. Local report includes hourly temperatures and humidity readings.
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