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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
10
English leaders voice guarded disappointment though Taft's statement is seen as favorable for business for a year. Spanish and American interests diverge on permanent control as observers in Havana weigh the implications of the secretary's remarks against Cuba's political future.
Directory of funeral directors and embalmers with multiple firms and chapels listed. Includes Johns Wright Co., J William Lee, Wm H Sardo & Co., George Zurhorst, Hindle & Bayliss, Thos R Nalley & Son, R F Harvey's Sons, John M Mitchells Son, W R Speare, Adolph Schippert, Thos S Sergeon, T A Costello & Bro, WM S Riley, SONS Frank Geier, and florists Geo C Shaffer Hardy & Remore. Provides addresses, phone numbers, and notable service notes.
German and Spanish language papers debate Tafts Cuba policy. They note expected American intervention if peace fails, while English interests fear Cuba paying for damages from the last revolution. Cuban press expresses satisfaction as liberal and conservative voices assess elections and timing.
In Havana on April 11, Protestant objections to a $2,000,000 purchase of Catholic church property in Havana and Santiago were dismissed by Secretary Taft. A Baptist clergyman pressed the issue, arguing it would strain relations with Protestant churches at home. Taft replied the motive mattered less than business terms, asking, Wouldn't that make you tired?
Mrs William Taft Miss Ide and Mr Post arrived aboard the steamer Coamo at San Juan Porto Rico on April 11. Several entertainments have been arranged for the visitors as they begin their Porto Rico tour in the wake of Mr Post's promotion leaving the secretary post vacant with no successor named yet.
The Insular Bureau plans a Cuban census, leveraging 1899 military census experience to speed setup. Inspectors and supervisors from 1899 are ready to assist, blanks and material are familiar, and Palma government’s prior preparations may save about three months at the start of enumeration.
Porto Rican Governor and wife will return to the United States aboard the Mayflower, invited by Secretary Taft. Gov Beekman Winthrop and wife plan to depart San Juan on April 18, a week earlier than previously planned. Regis H. Post set to inaugurate as governor on April 17.
A society style notice lists numerous marriage licenses and betrothals across multiple cities. Pairs include George Crinder and Blain Mt Cissel, Tradduus Haden and Francea Ennis, Arita Summerfeld and Gertrude Hechinger, Loula Stern Vanderbilt Carter and Liza Butlehut, J B McLaughlin and Henry W Dodge, Lilien Ranay and John Conway, Alberta Browne and Harry Grevon, Georgiana Crown and Charles Bourne Quear Banke, Bechel Williams and James Hayes, plus others.
Health office record lists numerous deaths with addresses in Washington area. Names include Joseph Wirth, Gratz P Hughes, John Heston, Laura E Sanderson, Nathaniel L Fecquson, Mary A Hunter, Elizabeth Keefe, Anna Dennis, Amory D Maya, Royal Henry, William B Daniel, Daniel McCarthy, Sadie Wallace, Rachel J Williams, Rebecca A Jackson, Sadie Smith, Julia Jonson, Armeta Brisco, Sarah Shovels, Walter Murphy, Ola Phillipa, Laurence Jackson, and infant of Joceph and Alberta Wheeler, with ages ranging from days old to 82 years.
Berlin reports the Kaiser's automobile speed has recently been reduced likely due to frequent mishaps involving other motors. The move will interest many as anxiety over the monarch's reckless driving had persisted for some time.
The Catholic hierarchy in session at Catholic University urged generosity to support Peter’s Peace. They denied a Vatican demand for 2,000,000 dollars and planned a circular letter with fund appeal. The meeting created a committee to work with the Census Bureau for a precise Catholic population count and discussed closer ties between Catholic schools, colleges, and the Catholic University.
A weary man in Downey California called himself George W Bundrick and surrendered to authorities claiming he hired John Schroeder in 1902 Georgia. He says he was tried convicted and sentenced to hang but escaped from Americus jail.
Special to The Washington Post South Norwalk Conn April 11 Ralph A Webb a railroad brakeman returns home at 3 o clock Sunday morning to find a masked man with a revolver and a blocked door. The intruder escapes through a window and takes nothing. Webb discovers a note indicating his wife has eloped leaving four children behind.
In the Missouri house a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt for a second term was introduced and tabled after amendments. A separate resolution praising William J. Bryan and urging Roosevelt to retire in favor of Bryan was adopted.
D C Mills resigns from the Southern Pacific Railroad board after the stockholders meeting in New York. W Bayard Cutting elected to succeed him. E B Harriman re elected president as the old officers stay in place. Mills, 81, built a fortune through banking and investment in Sacramento and New York. His home is 634 Fifth Avenue.
Special to The Washington game New York April 31 A large entry for the American Gold Cup Tour of Europe led by Georges Dupuy includes nineteen cars and twenty seven persons aboard the Vaderland. Dupuy will sail Saturday to Spain to begin a 4000 mile preliminary run from Antwerp to Paris ahead of a July August tour. He plans to secure Grand Prix seats at Dieppe and the 2100 entrance fee covers the Paris Dieppe leg. An entry from Fernando Nelson of San Francisco adds California speed to the field.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mayor Dunne sought a quiet half hour rest at the Sherman House during a Chicago campaign. A visiting actress Mrs Mitchell and her companion entered the room, mistaking it for another, as Dunne apologized and departed, ending the awkward moment politely. The incident occurred amid mayoral campaign chatter.
W. Emlen Roosevelt and John E. Roosevelt sue as guardians of a trust created by Frederick Roosevelt in 101 for 770000. Income to Marcia Roosevelt Scovel who died March 21, 106, leaving a will disposing of 100000 to the daughter Cornelia Roosevelt Fabricotti for life and the remainder to Frederick Roosevelt Scovel for life.
Memphis police report Mrs Clariasa Gold aged twenty two poisoned her two year old baby then drank part of the same drug to kill herself The child died en route to hospital and the mother's condition is serious Despondency over domestic affairs is cited as motive
Boston April 11 The will of Thomas Bolley Aldrich leaving his estate to his widow Mary E. Aldrich was added to probate in Suffolk County. The testator's real estate is estimated at 35 000 and personal property at 150 000.
A westbound transcontinental train from Montreal derailed near Chapleau Ontario after a broken rail. Five cars plunged down an embankment and caught fire. Nine adults and six children are reported missing and many passengers were burned or injured while escaping the flames. Names of missing include Wiver Day and several English travelers. The wreckage fell into a lake as rescuers battled flames.
Frederick Slagel, 33, arrested in front of the Hotel Schenley, carrying a penknife and 261 dollars. He asked to speak with Andrew Carnegie about selling a patent for milking cows and was jailed as a suspicious person. Carnegie was not in the hotel, police heightened security for founder's day events. Slagel’s Los Angeles address listed. he is not known locally.
Middletown N Y April 1 Little Dan Davis the first to find the Wills C Olney and Fred R Olney and child Alice Ingerick murders on October 6 1950 was jailed in Goshen awaiting potential charges as a witness. Charles H Rogers indicted for the three murders has admitted his identity and Orange County district attorney plans requisition papers to Los Angeles. A figure named John Doe was previously indicted as an accessory, with authorities promising further arrests once Rogers was captured.
The Stara Deparation notes the June 16 meeting of the second Hague peace conference. Minister Van Swinderen of the Netherlands transmitted the formal invitation and asked Mexico, also accredited, to send delegates to the conference.
Frenton New Jersey April 11 the senate tonight passed the bill imposing a life sentence for kidnapping prompted by the kidnapping of the little son of Dr Horace Marvin near Dover Delaware.
An account of the Carnegie Institute ceremony notes President Roosevelt’s letter praising the institute and its aim to uplift education and industry. It recounts reactions from officials, foreign guests, and Baron d’Entournelles de Constanty, highlighting Germany and France as models, and previews the continuing program and tea in honor of Mrs Carnegie.
Two large banquets replace the planned dinner to close the national arbitration and peace congress at Carnegie Hall next Sunday. President Roosevelt is expected to attend along with Karl Grey James Bryce and others. Banquet halls at Waldorf Astoria and Hotel Astor will host two gatherings next Wednesday evening with speakers split between them. Theodore Hardee named executive officer overseeing registration and delegate accommodations. Headquarters and a delegates assembly room opened at Carnegie Hall.
Pittsburg April announcement lists prize winners in the Carnegie Institute international art exhibition. First prize gold medal two thousand one hundred fifty dollars for The Bath shown by Gestou Ie Couche of Paris. Other prizes awarded to Thomas Eakins of Philadelphia and Leslie W. Miller in portraits. Honorable mentions include Lawton Parker of Chicago Granville-Salts and Maurice Greiffephages among others.
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