Dinner at Shoreham sparks wild Senate conspiracy rumors
Reported guests at a Shoreham Hotel dinner included Yenrose and Secretary Loeb with only Republicans present. A Philadelphia interview by Senator Frogs denies any conspiracy and asserts Roosevelt’s policies, noting Pennsylvania delegates’ early support for Roosevelt and predicting no clear successor yet.
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Chicago
Harriman denies talk on 1908 campaign plot
New York April 5 T Harriman refuses to discuss a Washington report that Standard Oil and allied financiers raised four million dollars to block a Roosevelt chosen candidate in 1908. Frank Q Barstow called the story absurd after a Standard Oil director's comment. Harriman said a late talk with H H Rogers related only to business matters, not Roosevelt.
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Standard Oil Company
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Frank Q. Barstow
Haywood Distressed Over Roosevelt Reference
From Boise to New York a statement by William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners critiques President Roosevelt’s remark calling him an undesirable citizen. Haywood says the reference, on the eve of his trial for life, could injure his case. A Moyer Haywood protest committee also sent a letter to President Roosevelt defending Moyer and Haywood’s positions.
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W York
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James S Sherman
Stocks and the White House A Strange Market Report
A New York financial firm reports a sharp market reversal on April 4 1907 suggesting the bear market may be over. It notes buying by former sellers and links market mood to the Chicago rail strike and campaign disclosures. The piece criticizes President Roosevelt’s leadership as perceived weakness.
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Setter Seller Arraigned In Letters Case
Frank w sal, former stenographer for EH Harriman, arraigned in Police Court on a penal code violation for sending the Siiney Webster letters to a newspaper. Alexander Millar, Union Pacific secretary, and Gordon Buck prosecuted. Hill held for $1000 examination next Monday. bail furnished.
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Frank ‘W, Sal
EH. Harriman
Siiney Webster
Alexander Millar
Union Pacific Railroad
Gordon M. Buck
Harriman
Hill
Nebraska Senate Endorses Roosevelt In Hariman Row
The Nebraska Senate adopted a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt in the Hariman controversy and expressing confidence in his motives. The Nebraska House also adopted a resolution expressing confidence in the President's actions.
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Rooevelt
Roosevelt Harriman clash boosts Hughes bid in Albany
Republicans in and out of the New York legislature react with astonishment at President Roosevelt and relief at Gov. Hughes as the Roosevelt Harriman dispute shapes the 1908 Republican path. Parker, once Roosevelt foe, grins at what he calls vindication of corporate aid claims amid a widening intra party row in Albany and speculation over conspiracies.
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Woodruff
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Parker
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New View of The Plot Surrounding Roosevelt Campaign
The piece mocks Hearst and Roosevelt from the New York Frening Post, arguing Roosevelt’s 18 month campaign will outpace usual fevered politics. It satirizes a grand conspiracy narrative, noting a drunken senator’s tale and Roosevelt’s insistence on belief, presenting a hyperbolic attack on Roosevelt’s approach.
Denial of Plot Tests Roosevelt Confidence and Public Confidence
A controversial denials piece questions the President's integrity and the sincerity of his supporters amid claims of a vast conspiracy to undermine Rooseveltism. The writer mocks the accusation as a debased political tactic and urges calm, warning against collective panic or credulous reaction to the sensational tale.
Criticism Calls for Calm as President Roosevelts Stirs
A dated, satirical plea urges restraint amid strong opinions on President Roosevelt. The text mocks hostile proceedings around labor leaders and urges patience, nonconfrontation, and a public day of fasting to calm political tensions surrounding the White House and actions by Harriman and others.
Railroads Awaiting 1908 Election Delays on Improvements
General Manager Fitzgerald of the Baltimore and Ohio says no known agreement to oppose presidential policies. With public sentiment toward railroads tense, little new work is expected before the upcoming election, leaving thousands dependent on suspended projects and extensions.
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Cab Hits Auto in Northwest Street Collision
A taxi driven by James Richardson of 2535 Wisconsin Ave NW struck William Wyman’s car at Eleventh Street NW as the cab tried a sudden turn. The car’s motor was badly injured and ignition damaged. the cab suffered a broken shaft.
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William Wyman
Warrenton Man Appointed Deputy Consul at Bordeaux
John Douglas Wise of Warrenton Virginia has been named by the Secretary of State as vice and deputy consul in Bordeaux France. He is the son of Medical Director John C Wise and is currently residing in Portland. Wise is expected to sail for his post within a few weeks.
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FORAKER READY FOR FIGHT IN OHIO SPEECHS AND POLITICAL TESTS
Senator Foreker plans a Ohio trip beginning Sunday to defend his Republican presidential endorsement and Senate reelection. He will speak in Canton on April 10 and review Brownsville evidence to argue for fair verdicts. He may push a primary to test support and decide whether he or Taft should be the party nominee.
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Welter Brown
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Roosevelts Blame In Belmont Chevy Chase Rejection
Perry Belmont and allies blame President Roosevelt for his Chevy Chase Club membership denial. Twelve of fourteen governors favored admission, two opposed, triggering factional splits. Belmont says Roosevelt and allies are gunning for him, noting past criticisms and denied White House access.
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Washington Dispatch
New York World
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Thomas Nelson Page
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Officials in a Quandary Over Jamestown Transport Problem
Officials face a transport dilemma as Jamestown Exposition guests await. A request to use two Army transports was denied by Secretary Taft, leaving the exposition company to arrange passage. Summer and Kilpatrick are already serving Newport News to Havana routes, with legal officials upholding transport schedules.
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Havana
Child Killed After Porch Fall in Claybrooke Dider
A five year old boy, Claybrooke Bilder, died after falling from a porch railing at 1533 Third Street Northwest, Claybrooke Dider. He suffered a fatal head injury and passed away four hours later at Providence Hospital despite an emergency operation. Coroner Nevitt called the death accidental. The mother carried the child to the hospital in her arms.
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Boy Drunk on Streets After Helper's Claim of Afro Attacker
Pasquele Tampascto a fifteen year old bell boy at New Willerd Hotel was found intoxicated at Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street NW. He was revived at Emergency Hospital after hours of effort. He told Lieut Hartley he was attacked by a colored man who offered whisky and bet him he could not drink two thirds. He claims he drank and saw himself knocked down and relieved of his pay of twenty dollars. Police later found a strong description matching a prior offender. Precinct Detective Mullen to handle the case.
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Passenger trains stalled after derailment near Maryland and Seventh
Two gondola freight cars jumped the track while being shifted at Maryland avenue and Seventh streets southwest yesterday. Passenger traffic on the Southern and Chesapeake and Ohio railways was tied up for hours as five outgoing trains were sent out and several incoming trains held on the south side of the derailed cars. The wreck is blamed on loose fish plates causing the rails to spread. wrecking crews and laborers worked to lift the cars back onto the rails.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Express
San Antonio man arrested for threatening letters to President
Marcos Flores of San Antonio was arrested in New York on a charge of writing incoherent letters to the Pension Department threatening to deal with President Roosevelt unless a pension claim was acted on. He was committed to Bellevue for examination as to sanity after a magistrate's examination.
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White House
Weather Forecast and Conditions Report
A 1907 weather bulletin from Washington reports a strong high pressure area moving east over the Lake Region and a low pressure area with rain and warmth over the Gulf states. Rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley and East Gulf. light showers in New England and Middle Atlantic. Northerly to northeast winds along coasts, storm warnings from Norfolk to Jacksonville, and varied temperatures from midnight to afternoon readings.
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