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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Delegates gathered to discuss Taft support and convention strategy while Crane and Lodge show mixed signals. The West Virginia district chair and party leaders debated July delegates to Chicago and whether to pledge or leave votes to individual choice.
A prominent socialist financier suffered injuries in a New York demonstration by striking workers in Union Square. His collarbone may be broken, and the scene included Mrs. Finnley, daughter of Anson Phelps Gokes, tied to socialist circles. Hunter, near the scene, was described as braced for the stern impact, with several family members visiting from Nordun.
An interstate conference of water commissioners from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and the inland waterways service was held to plan joint action on Delaware River conservation and power development. Resolutions praised President Roosevelt for inviting governors to consider national resource conservation as timely and commendable.
Referee Robert E. Deyo in New York audit of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw versus Harry K. Thaw said no hearing date has been set. Nesbit Thaw’s counsel Daniel O Reilly warned that if Thaw gains freedom he would be unable to see his wife due to her resistance and her plan to leave him.
London reports a surge in demand as the county council issues a 12.75 million dollar loan at par with 3 12 percent terms. First day applications reportedly totaled 500 million, far exceeding the 97 price of a year ago and suggesting broad investor interest.
White Star liner Teutonic and Cunard Caronia battled a six day and change crossing to New York with the Teutonic edging ahead by about an hour and a half after a fog bound finish. Passengers wagered heavily as the ships ran within ten miles for much of the voyage and both boats traded moments of lead and tailwinds during the transatlantic race.
Count Vladimir Bebrinsky, president of a constitutional conservative party, and marshal of nobility challenged Prof. Paul Milukoff, leader of the constitutional democrats, to a duel after a dispute in the Douma. Milukoff declined to accept the challenge.
Capt Hogemann of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie reports submarine signaling helped navigate in heavy fog on a recent eastward voyage. He heard the Haaks lightship bell about fifteen miles away at 11:25 PM and could determine its direction within one compass point. Other readings from North Sea bells supported the apparatus. Seventh hanging in eight weeks noted in Philadelphia. Brooks, a Black man, was executed for murder, the seventh in eight weeks.
State Republican leaders report Westchester backed Taft while New York City districts largely avoided pledges to Hughes. Delegates from multiple districts, including Ward and Andrus, announced Taft support on first ballot amid broad Roosevelt administration endorsements. Albany analysis notes plan to discredit Hughes in state politics and tension between reformers and machine leaders.
London April 10 The king's absence during the cabinet crisis prompts comment and suspicion until a semiofficial note says he visited Biarritz for a holiday advised by physicians due to repeated influenza attacks this spring. Asquith is premier and secrecy surrounds the new cabinet. Morley will keep India portfolio and accept a peerage because of health strain and throat trouble.
Special to The Washington Post Julia Marlowe's private car was stopped at Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and returned to Binghamton where she appeared tonight as Rosalind in As You Like It though she had announced at Ithaca that engagements for Binghamton Scranton and Wilkes Barre must be canceled and head started for New York. She and her manager refused to be interviewed on the Van Herrmann divorce action in which she is mentioned. The Shubert firm may pursue criminal action while Mrs von Herrmann questions the grounds for divorce citing odd actions and offers to sell material to newspapers.
Gov. Hughes urges an extra legislative session set for May 11 to push racing bill reforms and eight other measures, and to schedule a special election to fill Sen. Franchot’s Niagara Orleans seat. He demands reform in race betting laws, a securities and commodities inquiry, and direct primaries while facing opposition from McCarren Grady and assembly leaders.
New York April 9 Ferdinand Pinney Earle the artist arrived with his second wife at Quaker Hill near Monroe after a France to Italy divorce and marriage. A townsfolk reception, a brief bump with a heckler on the train, and a village gathering ended politely with Earle declaring happiness and noting his wife and child are well.
Szlawko Marzske, a Bulgarian in Cincinnati, attempted suicide by starving himself due to mispronunciation of his name. He vanished for days, later found by his wife hidden in a tenement garret. A bowl of hot goulash lured him to eat after ten minutes, ending the starvation bid.
William F. Relés proprietor of a Pittsburg meat market at Economy confessed to a double murder after his wife was found dead in bed and he was wounded in an altercation. A formal murder charge was filed and a Rochester hospital guard watches him as police investigate motives blamed on a deranged state.
The Federal Grand jury for the Southern district of Georgia was summoned by Judge W B Sheppard to hear the naval stores trade trust investigation. District Attorney Alexander Akerman questioned jurors about stock in American Naval Stores Company Union Naval Stores Company Paterson Downing Company or Downing Company and any relation to E S Nash S P Shotter or J F C Myers. The jury is expected to report Saturday.
John B. Clarke, general counsel for New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, told Bellevue railway workers that 15¢ bills in Congress threaten railroad property. He argued wages depend on railroads, urged labor and management to form a league to back capable candidates within both major parties.
Murray Ky April 9 Soldiers arrested today eight alleged Night Riders in this county. They are Ed Thompson Bob Duncan Jake Ellis Jack Hikin s Dumas Miller Hardin Lovett Charles Elkins and Lidwellt, all young farmers. They were placed in jail. Saturday and daybreak excursion to Bakmere.
New York testimony in a Weill damages case reveals William C Whitney and four others each loaned 100000 to the Metropolitan Securities Company in 1899 1900. The funds were repaid with interest from a later transfer for the Wall and Cortlandt Street Ferry franchise. Ryan denied knowledge of any campaign use and said funds were for the company's benefit.
Wilkes Barre April 9 Special to The Washington Post Principal E J Sullivan of Exeter School was dismissed by the board after being charged with striking Miss Anna Flynn the pretty teacher. He refuses dismissal claiming a three year contract and seeks salary. Sullivan held on $1000 bail for assault and battery and to keep the peace fined 10 dollars for disorderly conduct. Grand jury weighing the assault and battery charge.
Report from Takggood New Mexico indicates Mr. Cleveland, previously ill for a week, is much better this week and expected to recover fully in a few days. Local officials confirm improved condition and anticipate discharge soon.
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