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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
24
The President appeals to Congress to authorize four new battleships of the latest type, arguing a modern navy is essential for peace and national defense. He notes post Hague limits failed and warns against falling behind rival powers, stressing restraint from conquest while highlighting national security needs.
As Chief Executive and commander in chief, I must advise Congress on a vitally necessary measure to secure peace and welfare in the event of international complications. The liberty of speech and action allows for friction with foreign powers, and relying on forbearance is folly for a nation with honor and mission.
The White House message argues for swift enactment of four battle slips and strong defense to justify US international duties. It cites Washington on good faith with nations and warns that peace requires readiness for war, lest American strength be doubted and insults rise.
President Roosevelt to receive Eastern Manual Training Association members at the White House at 2:20 p m today where he is expected to discuss practical industrial education. The convention closes with a McKinley School reception at 8 o'clock. Various speakers urge practical studies and teaching about textiles woods and metals for daily life.
Justice Ashley M Gould handed prizes to top pupils in a carnival at Miss Cora Shreve's singing and dancing school during the closing performance of Leonora at the National Theater. Winners included Master Minor Ellie, Leona Callan, Gertrude Carpenter, and Estelle Murray. The audience applauded for three hours as Adrienne Shreve and Fred Berens performed.
A meeting at the béziquet hall of the Sherebuim discussed the Washington retreat of American forces in 1812 and blamed inexperience and poor orders rather than cowardice. They noted plans for a larger army and cited officer missteps. Louis P. Shoemaker spoke on Historic Rock Creek Park highlighting local historical points.
Officers finishing the city’s annual census report many humorous incidents while eliciting details from residents. A matron names Marcus the monkey, and a palmist channels spirits as the enumerator seeks occupant counts ages and colors for the population survey.
Washington Nailor aged sixty five of 14 O street northwest was thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse swerved on Tennessee avenue and northeast streets. He was hospitalized with a bruised shoulder and facial injuries. the horse was later captured after three more blocks.
About 150 dairymen and dealers from Washington Maryland and Virginia met at 1204 Pennsylvania avenue and unanimously endorsed the milk bill introduced in Congress by Representative Carlin. John Thomas of Edna Md presided and Carlin outlined steps for passage after a conference with Pearce and Mudd. The association officers supported the measure as just to all concerned.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce held a monthly meeting at the Brentano Building. It unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the Sims Carter bill prohibiting race track gambling in the District of Columbia. It also endorsed creating a probation system for first offenders and a suspended sentence option, criticizing the District jail as unsuitable and pressing for law reforms during this Congress session. The chamber moved to appoint a permanent secretary, hire a school architect, host Tulsa delegates, and invite the Virginia Editorial Association to meet in Washington.
Thomas McCreary the New York horseman shows slight improvement after pneumonia and a gunshot wound from Alabama Representative Heflin. Doctors report a favorable change and say nourishment via jaw supports recovery prospects. physicians met late last night to review his progress.
Smith Thompson Jr. resigns as secretary of the Democratic central committee for the Fourth district. William McK. Clayton elected secretary to fill the vacancy. Frank J. Wissner becomes Fourth district committee member. J. D. Gallaher named Fifth district member. Resolutions on recent deaths adopted. Meeting at Eagles Club on Sixth and H streets NW.
The Washington Presbytery wrapped up its spring meeting electing Rev. Robert A. Davidson and Rev. John Lee Alligon to the General Assembly. Elder BH. V. Crittenden and Elder Marshall T. Hyer were named delegates. A plan for Arlington Heights church establishment was approved and officers were set for six months. James H. Depue was licensed to preach and John E. G. Smal ordained. A memorial for Rev. Dr. Tennis Hamlin was announced in June.
Six year old Ruth Drum was playing with a cigar lighter when her dress caught fire on G Street near Third. Policemen Kelly and Sechriven of the Sixth precinct rushed in, their coats smothering the flames as bystanders aided. Ruth was burned and taken to her parents’ Astoria home for medical care after witnesses alerted authorities.
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions across much of the nation with rain in the Gulf and South Atlantic states and cooler trends in the Northwest and parts of the Middle Atlantic. Forecasts expect rain in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and New England midweek, with warmer conditions in the Lake region and Southwest. River flood estimates project rising stages on the Lower Mississippi and Atchafalaya, with several cities nearing or surpassing key levels within days.
Thomas E Shea presented the Eugene Thomas adaptation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Academy last night. Miss Charlotte Burkett and Miss Pearl Ford impressed in supporting roles while J E Gilbert and Alice Endres delivered strong character work. The green spot light on Hyde was noted as a striking effect. The Bells will be staged tomorrow night as a French adaptation by Louis Cardot. Foraker to address Ohio Legislature on April 22.
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