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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

2

Mystery Wedding Admits Elopement Under False Names

A restrained report details a marriage between a son of A P Crenshaw and Lida Tedrow with the bride’s widow sponsor claiming elopement under assumed names. The event, at Rokville, involved family questions about consent and ages, with verification sought from the groom’s Virginia school and Crenshaw relatives.

Young Crenshaw Will Virginia Dil Myers Crenshaw A P Crenshaw Chesapeake and Fatamar Trlephore Company Lida Tedrow Charles D Tedrow Interstate Commerce Commission Mail Soang Crenshaw Min Young Grenshaw Renshaw

Mexico and Honduras Sign Treaty Amid Regional Tensions

Fragmentary report notes a signing involving Mexico and Honduras with mentions of officials and delegates. References to a mayor, undersecretaries, and a gunboat Pampnw suggest a maritime element. text is severely garbled with numerous OCR errors, leaving the core event unclear.

Sk Foo Pba Fo Homdur Felon Amboa Merle Postal Cnet Misoh Madrz Thene Amman Vicaio T Vail Amapala T Y

Rembrandt Portrait Found in Berlin Gallery Scene

Berlin officials announce a discovered Rembrandt portrait, found beneath an unknown artist’s work. Prof Alois Hauser, after consultation with Prof Max Friedlaender and others, deems the piece authentic. Humphrey Ward reportedly bought the unknown painting in London for 1250 dollars. Privy Councillor Kappel plans to acquire it for over twenty-five times that sum.

Berlin Rembrandt Alois Hauser Royal Gallery Hauser Rhembrandt Max .Friedlaender Humphrey Ward London Privy Kappel

Evans Down to a Shadow Prepare Her For Change

Paso Robles Cal April 9 While the rheusmatist has almost disappeared Rear Admiral Evans general condition has approved greatly Dr Mc Donnald and Lieut Phillips admit today that complications will make permanent improvement slow They declined to state nature of complications Admiral Evans cheerful this morning awaiting his wife and daughter Enans departure for Los Angeles The shock of his appearance expected but the loss of strength is noted San Francisco April 3 A wireless dispatch from Magdalens Bay reports the second torpedo boat flotilla arrived ahead of schedule in fine condition and the battleship fleet ready for duty The ships performed well during the long voyage proving seas worthiness and seizing time to occupy spare moments of the fleet crews The ships are ready for the turn up the California coast

Paso Robles Hot Springs Cal Vans McDonnald Lieut Phillips Admiral Evans Taent Enans Los Angeles Connecticut Kmpton San Frantisco Magdalens Bay California

PLAN TO HONOR EVANS AT EARTH IMMUNE CAMP MEETING

A meeting of Earth Immune Camp Spanish War Veterans members decided to plan a reception for Reat Animal Loans on his return to ins cit. A general arrangements committee will be appointed. It invited patriotic and semi military organizations in the Disi APH to participate. Newly elected officers were installed by Depart west command and muster ing officer.

Earth Ins Cit Disi Aph Tie Depart West Tom Ian Tuatet

Ambassador Dies in Paris After Coronial Collapse

An Italian diplomat, who had long served as dean of the diplomatic corps and led the Italian delegation at the Second Peace Conference, died in Paris after suffering a hemorrhage aboard a tram. He had entered the diplomatic service after earning a law degree at Turin and represented Asian governments in various capitals. He previously served in Saint Petersburg, Athens, London, and other cities. The death occurred on February 12, following years of notable foreign service.

Pam Bern Diplomatic Service Turin Jaws Woaule Llsgae

Bruce Witness Convicted In Toke of Portland Case

Margaret Ham tensin was among principal witnesses to the alleged identity of the Token of Portland with Bruce and who was arrested March 7 charged with vital perjury and conspiracy. Found guilty today at Old Barley. Sentence to be handed down tomorrow.

Margaret Ham Tensin Witnesaes Portland T C Nruce Ant Wital Perp

Paper Trust Fight on Speculation and Prosecution Likely

Capitol Hill debated the impact of a House resolution demanding reports from the Attorney General and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor on investigations into the International Paper Company, the paper trust. Republicans urged action under the Sherman law, noting no prosecutions have occurred, and pressed for clarity on why the administration has not moved against the trust while considering removing wood pulp duties.

Commerce and Labor Combine Capitol Hill Yaterday Home of Representatives Attorney General Secretary of Commerce and Labor International Paper Company The Paper Trust Cannon Congress International Company Sheamar and Trust Departments of Justice and Commerce and Labor Paper International Capitol Department of Justice

Drunks to Be Taken Home Says Harrisburg Leader

Special to the Washington Post from Harrisburg reports Major Meals, new executive, declares drunkenness a disease and outlines actions. Drunks observed will be taken to their homes rather than left in the gutter, with saloon owners assisting where possible. The aim is to shield the community and deter drunken behavior.

le Washington Larnahuig Harrisbug Hase Waekapesa Innel

Cornerstone ceremony invites leaders of Americas

At a meeting of the Burmat of American Republics governing board the cornerstone for a new building was set for May 11 with invitations to President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, Brazilian Ambassador Ya huco, and Andrew Carnegie who gave 70 million. The program will be arranged by Root, the Mexican Ambassador and others, with a resolution inviting presidents of 21 American republics to attend or send expressions of sentiment.

Roosevelt Ehbhu Root Joaquim Yahuco Anton Carnegie Root Chile Osta Tuca John Gbourett Cad

Jacksons Words Restored to Court Square Monument

Memphis officials announce the bust of Jackson will be repaired by the park commission to restore Andrew Jacksons historic words The Union must be preserved carved on the monument in Court Square a Confederate vandal had previously chiseled them away during the Civil War Co t Galloway notes renewed pride in the Union and supports reinstating the inscription.

Memphis Fenn Andrew

Russian Guns For Turks At Kars Fortress

Tiflis on Thursday May 12 reports fifty six heavy guns destined for the Kars fortress have passed through by railroad from Ruse. The move follows a memorandum by garrison officers citing weakness against possible Turkish attack. In Ontario Fort William police report Doukhobars parading naked. about forty shed clothing, fifteen remaining on streets, arrested and detained for trial.

Tiflis Kars Ruse Fort William Ontario

Panama Aroused by Mass Protests Over Jurado Occupation

Crowds gathered at Santa Anna Plaza for a mass meeting protesting the occupation of Jurado by Colombian forces. Patriotic speeches urged actions against Colombians in the isthmus and condemned the treaty with Colombia. A procession with Panamanian flags marched through the city cheering President Amador, Foreign Secretary Arias, and Panaman envoy Arango.

Jurado Panama Santa Anna Plaza Colombia Amador Arias Jose A. Arango Washington

Delaware solid for Gray in Delaware convention

Philadelphia press reports say Delaware Democrats remain solid for Judge George Gray of Wilmington. The Devon county convention will likely instruct six national delegates and alternates to back Gray for the presidency, with Bryan supporters waning and Kent Sussex and Newcastle counties showing unity. A split in the Democratic League may still occur despite the statewide drift toward Gray. Philadelphia organizers also launched the Gray for president campaign in Pennsylvania with an executive committee and pledges to pursue the Denver nomination.

San Po Wilmington Del Delaware Devon George Gray Bryan Josiah Marvel Ray Newcastle County Dover Kent County Denver Sussex County Democratic League Anti Ray Philadelphia United States Georges Gray Pennsylvania George Gray League Judge Gray

Capitol Gossip On Minnesota Politics And Capitol Figures

A Washington gossip column surveys Minnesota political claims by Dr Savage boosting Gov Johnson, notes Beveridge’s quips about Tillman, and cites Rockefeller’s Augusta plans and Negro church donations. It also recalls Langdon Smith’s death and a playful Capitol exchange among Carter Hale Hopkins and Cullom. A letter to Carter urges senators to back the Eats savings bank and Crumpacker bills.

John DP Rockefeller Grace le Hardwick Georgia New York Wwe Augusta M. Rockefeller Sand Hill Langdon Smith Congress Langdon Sinitu Haaut Capitol Carter Montara Ilinom Cultom Hopkins Aroun Hale Bi Hopkins Hale Hopkins Carter Gallinger Senator Cullom Morning Mail Senator Carter Eats Savings Bank

Women Steal Tray of Gems in Busy Jewelry Store

Two women robbed Boyd Park Jewelry Store in Salt Lake City as customers filled the shop, making off with a tray of diamonds and precious stones valued at 6100. No arrests reported.

Salt Lake City Stah Eweiry Boyd Park Tha Tobbary

Heinze To Try Again After Failures In New York

Special to The Washington Post recounts Augustus Heinze’s shift from copper mining to finance and stocks. He abandons New York efforts to return West, aiming to settle debts and restart fortunes near Salt Lake, with ties to Ohio Copper Company and properties in five states. Once a Butte idol, his influence wanes as institutions fail.

Butte Washington Post New York Yritz Augustus Heinze Columbia Salt Lake Broadway Ohio Copper Company Amalgamated Copper Companys Standard Oil Otto Arthur P Boston Iis Waldorf and Ths

Guarded Against Reds Meyer Safety Threatened

Postmaster General Meyer travels to Boston with Secret Service following anarchist threats linked to Paterson letters Vowing vengeance. Cabinet guards tightened as authorities probe La Question Sociale stemming from Paterson publication. Plainclothes officers monitor Meyer home. several suspects questioned.

Boston Meyer la Questions Sociale Paterson Nsw Secret Service Roosevelt Post Wilkie

Prominent Lawyer William De Taos Takes Own Life

Poughkeepsie WX reports that William De Taos, a Civil War veteran and noted attorney, died by inhaling gas in an apparent suicide. A long, philosophical note found on his bureau reveals a coherent statement of despair, disbelief in transcendent claims, and a request for forgiveness from those who care for his remains.

Poughkeepsie William de Taos Ins Bureau

Lottery promoters fined in Cincinnati court case

In Cincinnati Ohio on April 1 United States Judge Cochran fined Mortis Richmond and six others over Kentucky lottery charges. Richmond paid 1010 dollars. others faced penalties around 200 dollars each. The men confessed to stopping their lottery activities. government agent Wilks led the probe, with drawings held in Fort Erie and papers found in Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and New York.

Cincinnati Ohio Agere Wating Mortis Richmond Corre Kentucky ATL Pledeq United States Cochran Wm Covington Forever Beatles Riichmond JR Jameson Charles Wells Janey Long Wormstrong Lewis Gitto

Young Artist Honored For Small Painting Exposits

A nineteen year old native of Russian Poland named Davidson earned a place in the spring exhibition of the National Academy of Design. After years of hardship he worked in a Third Avenue studio making reproductions of family photos in bulk. He saved to buy a bust of Apollo and created charcoal drawings from it. Two years ago he joined night classes at the National Academy of Design. His tiny work titled Evening Shadows measures eight by nine inches.

Rational Academy of Design Davidson Russian Poland Third Aveue Crayen Ot Apollo National Academy of Design Academy

Powers Will Leave Haiti and Quiet Returns

The British cruiser Cressy will depart Port au Prince on Saturday followed two days later by the German cruiser Bremen. After their departure only the American cruiser Des Moines and the gunboats Marietta and Paducah remain on guard. Haitian Minister Leger said a government telegram reported quiet again prevails, while he accuses disquieting news from Port au Prince of being spread by those seeking to mislead the American people for their own ends.

Port Au Frince Cressy Port Au Prince Bremen Cdruiser Des Moines Marietta Paducah Leger Port du Prince Pete Tians

Consular School urged by Justice Harlan at Philadelphia meeting

Dr Richard Harlan of Washington son of Supreme Court Justice Harlan addressed the Trades League board of directors urging the National College of Political Sciences linked to George Washington University be established with a consular and diplomatic training school. He called for special provisions and warned the country’s business safety hinges on such a school. The league directors adopted a resolution opposing the Aldrich currency bill and supporting the Fowler bill as a substitute in the House.

Philadelphia Richard 2 Harlan Washington D Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Trades League National College of Political Sciences George Washington University Washington Conauja

Treaty suits England in arbitration pact welcome from America

The arbitration treaty between America and Great Britain, cabled from America, is well received here. Politicians and colonial affairs followers applaud the clause allowing Great Britain to reserve the right to obtain concurrence of the dominion before concluding any agreement affecting its self governing dominion.

Fanchon Reveries at a French Café in The Saturday Evening Post

George Randolph Chester crafts a vivid vignette set in a small French café. Readers sense atmosphere through Pierre the chef’s sputtering stove and the clever lobster that lingers in memory, prompting the name Fanchon as a touchstone of the piece.

George Randolph Chester Saturday Evening Post Pierre Fanchon

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