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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1908

Page

16

Riots in Lisbon after voting ends kill and wound many

In Lisbon riots followed elections as republicans and monarchists clashed. Guards fired into the crowd near St Dominique and Santos, killing several and wounding about a hundred. Army patrols and police guarded streets while arrests topped two hundred and stores closed early. Queen Amelie wept as Lisbon remained tense and government officials investigated responsibility.

Yater Lisbon Portugal Amelie I Deleomy Manuel Secral St. Dominique Tushon Jaga Alamida Manezes Alphonso da Costa Ubertty Santos

Abruzzi Attends Family Conference on Miss Elkins Match

In Rome the Duke of the Abruzzi held talks with King Victor Emmanuel and will meet again with a family council including the Count of Turin and the Duke of Aosta to discuss a proposed marriage to Miss Katherine Elkins. The mood suggests the King’s consent may be forthcoming.

Rome Miss Elkins

Effie Metzger divorce over bartender husband bars in church

Mrs. Effie Metzger, a cultured singer active in Tabernacle and First Presbyterian Church choirs, was granted a divorce after revealing her husband’s bartending career led to social pressure and job loss. She could not support herself and turned to the stage. Also noted are an allusion to an auction of fine furnishings at Sloan Galter’s and travel details for an Easter trip and a new hotel opening.

Washington Post Indianapolis Effie Metzbiger Tabernacle Presbyrian Church First Presbyterian Church

Goulds divorce duel details actor rumors and drink saga

Special to The Washington Post reports Howard Gould answering a separation suit by wife Katherine Clemmons Gould. He accuses her of intoxication and public scandal involving Dustin Farnum and other episodes, including a dream of a castle at Port Washington and repeated drunken outbursts that strained staff and contractors.

Katherine Clemmons Castle Gould Washington Post New York Howard Gould Justice Dowling Gould Mrs. Gould Dustin Barnum New England Brooklyn Farnum Castle Kilkenny Ireland Gustle Gould Goulds

Goulds Wife Causes Humiliation At Banquets And Theatres

In a Nebraska suite of testimony Secretary Gould details Mrs Gould's alleged drinking and boisterous conduct across venues from Palm Beach to St. Thomas and a wedding in February 1905. He cites incidents at restaurants, theaters, and a church, plus a $65,000 jewelry purchase to spite him, while denying responsibility for the spouse's actions.

Gould Sherry’s Casino toLlten New England Society Nebr William H. Taft Nebraska McKinley Club Tary Mr. Gould Palm Beach Weat Eighty-seventh Street Eighty-seventh Street St. Regis Supreme Court Mrs. Gould St. Thomas Castle Gould Howard Deweler

Boats Chase Wild Steers On East River

A fleet of tug boats pursued a drove of wild Texas steers swimming in the East River after a Lehigh Valley float sank near North Ninth Street Brooklyn. About fifteen steers reached shore, many others were drowned as deckhands opened hatch doors and the herd fled toward docks amid lasso attempts and tugs aiding the chase.

New York East River Lehigh Valley Railroad

Bryan's Role in Treaty of Paris Debate Sparks War Talk

The Secretary of War defends McKinley Roosevelt policy and expansion after Bryan attacked their stance on the Philippines. He credits Bryan with ratifying the Paris treaty and aiding U S sovereignty over Puerto Rico and the Philippines, while criticizing Bryan for opposing continued expansion and self government efforts.

Philippines Aly William Jennings Bryan Brayn Pacis United States McKinley Roosevelt Democratic Party Bryan Spanish War; But This Does Not Prevent A Fierce Assault By Mr. Bryan Porto Rico Cubs Aguinaldo Philippine Islands Porta Rico

Asquith Nation Faces Cabinet Change After Resignation

London April 6. King Edward summons Asquith to Biarritz to discuss cabinet crisis as Campbell Bannerman illness triggers reshuffle warnings. Churchill eyed for Manchester seat. ministers likely to retire. Asquith expected to become premier with Rosebery possible to join later. Lloyd George and Churchill named in new cabinet. Parliament adjourned to arrange Easter writs amid political tension.

London Herbert H. Asquith Exchequer Edward Biarritz Dover Calais Henry Campbell- Bannerman Henry Asquith Mr. Asquith Lord Rosebery David Lloyd-George Winston Spencer Churchill Walter Runcefman The Treasury Churchil Fins Colonial Office David Lldyd- Georges Henry Campbell-Bannerman Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Mirrell John F. Redmond Bannerman Ireland Liberal Party

Harriman Answers Not Rule Union Pacific in Monopoly Case

In Salt Lake City April, Harriman and other defendants filed general denials in the government suit to dissolve the Harriman railroad system. He contests ownership claims, denies conspiring to restrain trade, and outlines that Union Pacific is not an autonomous rate setter. The filing asserts overlapping directorships do not give UP control over affiliated lines and explains routing and competition limits across the Pacific Coast network. Judge Hough later granted a motion to vacate a subpoena in Walker v Harriman, dismissing that portion of the case.

Salt Lake City Utah United States Harriman E. H. Harriman W. A. Clark San Pedro Los Angeles Ealt Lake Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company New York Schiff Kahn Skahn, Loeb & Co Union Pacific Railroad Oregon Union Pacific Union Pabfle Pacific Coast Portland Southern Pacific Ogden Missouri River Union Pacife Greg San Francisco Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Portland and Asilatle Steamship Company Asiatic Pacific Mail Steamship Company Union Pacific Railroad Company Central Pacific Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Hough United States Circuit Court Maxwell Evart Edward H. Harriman Henry Melville Walker Walker Portland, Nehalem and Tillamook Railroad Gregson

Taft Urges Major Army Reorganization For War Readiness

Secretary of War Taft proposes a sweeping program to raise regulars to 125000 and create a 50000 strong volunteer reserve. He argues current patchwork growth harms efficiency and calls for reorganization across infantry cavalry artillery staff and support services to enable rapid expansion in war and strengthen national defense.

John Callan O'Laughlin Arty Goovernment William H. Taft Taft War Department Philippine Scouts Ordnance Department Signal and Engineer Corps Seacecast Artillery Corps Army General Staff Supply Department Congress

Captains of politics pay tribute to retiring premier

In the annals of history there is no man who after long years in public contention has laid down the highest office under the Crown more universally beloved. Tributes from Mr Balfour and Mr Redmond reflect a personal sense of loss felt across the house.

Balfour Redmond

China Rejects Japan Postal Plan in Manchuria

Peking reports the foreign board rejected Japan's proposal for a reciprocal postal arrangement in Manchuria citing it would infringe China's sovereign rights. Japan sought recognition of telegraph stations outside railway zones in Chinese routes while China would restrict mail carriage on imperial railways to Chinese mails under the 1903 China Japanese convention.

Peking Chinese Foreign Board Japan Manchuria China Department of Posts

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