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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
25
State Chairman Cook reports strong Taft support as Huron convention actions and Montana plus Ohio sentiment bolster Taft. South Dakota delegates plan election at large while party leaders indicate unified backing and no opposition in the state.
Albany reports a grand jury presentation involving Attorney General Jackson and Deputy AG Frank White over Hamilton Bank receiver fees. White testifies that Jackson commented on fee division. Jackson disputes and says he would clarify matters if allowed access to White’s testimony. The case is before the legislature amid questions of potential fee sharing and conflicts in testimony.
State Chairman Maddox wired that at a Republican State committee meeting in Helena last Saturday Taft was unanimously endorsed. A May 14 Helena convention was called, signaling Montana’s shift from doubtful to Taft support. Reports note Hitchcock now heads campaign efforts, with questions about leadership and overall Republican majority in Ohio and nationwide backing for Taft.
Matteawan prisoner’s counsel serves notice of intent to conduct a bona fide defense. Motion seeks stay and to present evidence regarding alleged incapacity due to lunacy at the time of marriage on April 4. The defendant’s counsel plans to call medical experts and witnesses to support incapacity claim in the annulment action.
New York April 6 Michael Conway a new firefighter rescued his mother and carried a woman from a fourth floor window to safety. Fire destroyed a four story building at 470 Pearl Street. One woman, Miss Julie Isola, died after leaping from the window. many were injured and property loss exceeded $100,000. Fire crews and rescuers including Truck Company No. 1 saved several residents and aided the father and brothers of the fallen woman.
The case brought by Wolfand Torscue Boat Company against Jake Torpedo Boat Company was withdrawn in August, after claims tied to alleged malicious statements circulated by the Lak Torpedo Boat Company. Proceedings traced to a dispute over prior predictions and counterclaims amid a complex business rivalry in the naval craft industry.
New York announces a four million six a plan for an exchange of teachers between U S and Prussia under German supervision. Twenty five to fifty teachers may visit Prussia with government pay of 2 to 8 790 a month. American teachers must be college graduates with prior teaching experience and will engage with German upper class students in English. Promoters hope American colleges and schools will offer similar exchanges. Julius Sichs Calvin Thoms and James Groswell assist the Carnegie Foundation in processing applications. Dr Man Yerworm appointed Kaiser Wilhelm professor at University of Gettingen.
Health office record lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Wenham H Chapman 150 P at nw and Winifred Carney 92742 T et nw. Entries show varied ages from newborn to senior and include stnw and apts. Some names include Deborah Shannon Mathilde Badart Addie Robinette Vincent Nothingham Onyra Parteo and Winifred French.
A list of individuals and ages across multiple marriage licenses or banns including Qhograw D Edwards 24 Estelle Crickenberger 0 Burnteys Va and Lucy Fusco 1% Rev Nicholas Jasel etc. The fragmentary text references several couples with accompanying reverends and locations such as Baltimore Md Solley Md and Witham G Walker 48 Dora Beilhamler 39 and Minnie Zeitz 23.
An advertisement warns of kidney and bladder trouble with symptoms like frequent urination and back pain. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a natural remedy, claims it aids kidney and overall health, and gives purchasing details including bottle sizes and the Binghamton, NY address.
Michael Hogin stood in the Missour Trust bank in St Louis when a man, later identified as Kid Burke, grabbed a roll of 1900 from Hogans overcoat and fled the premises. Burke was captured on the bank steps as he attempted to hand the money to a Confederate. He wore diamonds and was known to police across major cities and in Paris and London. Hogan is bank president at Altamont.
The leading government city paper offers comprehensive financial news and market reports in every issue. It serves merchants, financiers, and farmers with business status, produce sales guidance, and varied columns for readers seeking broad information. The Sunday Morning Edition appearance noted.
The Washington Post’s Sunday magazine and illustrated selections draw on prominent writers and noted authors. It emphasizes timely foreign news, sport, and accurate illustrations. The Sporting Section, printed on pink paper, fills four pages with baseball, racing, billiards, yacht contests, golf, tennis, swimming, and more.
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