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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

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Waits at Caracas Castro Scolds Calhoun Over Ports

Fragmentary OCR text reports Castro scolding Calhoun and closing ports due to fever. United States plans to send a gunboat to Puerto Cabello as dispatch vessel for envoy, not to coerce Venezuela. Congress expects a report on relations with the republic amid naval activity and diplomatic moves, with unclear wording throughout.

United States Puerto Cabello Venezuela Congress Republic

Foreign Relations Committee Considers Venezuelan Question

It is understood the committee will address the Venezuelan issue today. The State Department may draft a resolution authorizing the President to use any means to force compliance with American arbitration demands. If approved, the arbitration outcome will be pursued. extreme measures are deemed unlikely.

State Department Castro

Daisy Ghain's Echo in a Midnight Studio Party

Report of a $247 damages award in a New York studio party by George Wingut and guests including Vivian Bachburn Adie Ritche Nilla Webb Mahel Harrison Felle Burt to Mrs Smith. The event featured champagne and a long gathering from 10 p.m. to early morning with a wrecked pedestal and bath tub in the basement studio.

George F Vingut Mrs. Smith Speal Wahin Tn Post George Wingut New York Gerril Smith Meavie Follette Mahel T Harrison Felle Burt Max Digman Buna Goodit Geormie Lartas Battma Vie Sagley Stella Clifton Dua Donnelly Wis South Ste Beng Hills Smiths Gort Smith Smitha Mrs Smiths Lestimunys Hig Pitts Carl Berger Gotham Newport Cal Smith Carl Serger Innes Charles Mio Vinaut

Thaw Case Secrecy Confronts Family Funds For Trial

News reports claim Harry K Thaw arranged about 120000 via his mother and relatives to pay outside attorneys and secure an asylum fight. The Thaw family fears delays as funds were diverted through trusted intermediaries to gain external aid if needed.

Harry Craftity Hirrys Thaw Harry Fimolus Wip KK Shaw George Carnegie Yarmouth Josiah Lbhaw Harry S Pittsburg Mitteawan Tim Chiuwi

China and United States urged closer ties at New York banquet

Wu Ting Fang told American merchants at Delmonico's that acts of kindness such as returning over ten million dollars would strengthen Sino American friendship. Judge Wilfley and John Barrett praised U S court and consular efforts in China, urging Congress to modernize laws and buildings to boost trade and prestige.

Asiatic Society New York Wilfley Chua China United States Wu Ting Fang American Asiatic Association Delmonicos America Wu Ting-fang the Forest Wilsey Congress United States Court For Shanghai Barrett Pacific Panama Canal

Sagan Court Case Delays After Prince Absence in Pisa Dispatch

From Pisa a dispatch to Annette Chapin is sent by wire to delay proceedings in Count Bom de Castellane’s forged documents case. Prince Hebe de Sagan was summoned to a palace magistrate but did not appear, prompting postponement concerns. Genoa reports include an armed, chased prince at a dinner and a train to Naples with a telegraph dispatch aboard the Friedrich der Grosse for wireless forwarding.

Paris Bom de Castellane Hebe de Sagan Prunes Jiele Trals Genoa Prince Helle de Sagan Prince de Laginas Naples Annette Chapt Mme Annatrouit 13 Sapies

Davis prize contest winners at Columbian College

Justin Frank Seiler won first in the Davis prize contest at Columbian College of George Washington University with Trade Umorism and the American Spirit. Second went to William Cabel Van Wieck on Co-operstign, and Edward Percy Gates spoke on Child Labor for third.

Justin Frank Seiler Columbian College George Washinngton University William Cabel van Wieck Edward Percy Gates Col Issac Pavia Schdor Lula Elizabeth Cormner Ogle H.dout Singleton Jennie Moyer George Su Raymond Louis L Hooper William Ballantyne William A Wilbur Ie College Frances Gunby Bethune Sant

May reopen Moltke case sparks revived scandal

Munich April 21 A libel suit tied to the Harden von Hulenburg von Moltke case ends with a fine of 2 dollars and costs against Iran for alleging Maximilien Harden recouped 200000 dollars from Count von Hulenburg to suppress evidence. The court room was closed until verdict. A water page confession by Ernst, engaged by Prince zu Dulenbere, and other admissions promise to alter Hadnes case, threatening its reopened scrutiny. Linst, a prince witness, was present at the earlier trial.

Munich Wich Harden von Hulemburg von Moltke Herr Stadete Neue Freie Volks- Zeitung Iran Maximilien Harden Ine Zukunft Berlin Count von Hulenburg Hadnes Harden Fou Liieling Vof Moltke Ernst Za Dulenbere Linst

Necklace Missing From Mrs H P Carter in Center Market

Mrs H P Carter reports the loss of a gamonud and emerald necklace valued at 00 after shopping at Center Market. She left home earlier and, amid a large crowd, realized the item was gone upon reaching the street and informing market management. A thorough search failed to locate the article.

H P Carter Center Market

The Post's Great Progress in Advertising and Circulation

The Washington Post reports record fifteen months of growth in revenue and expenses as it pursues top quality journalism. It notes a high subscription price, largest circulation among high priced papers, and 154 columns of paid advertising last Sunday versus 128 by the next paper, establishing itself as Washingtons premier Sunday advertising medium.

Washington Post the Post THE POST Washington

Correction on paid advertising columns

The Evening Star reports a corrected statement of the number of paid advertising columns printed last Sunday compared with the same Sunday last year. For Apr 13, 1908 the Sun Star shows 142 columns versus 121 last year. The Sunday Post shows 151 columns versus 1644 last year, indicating a gain of 214 for the Star and a loss of 13 for the Post.

the Sunday Star the Sunday Post

School Girl Bride Washed Away By Grandparents

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Florence Winn Farwell, 19, granddaughter of William Farwell, married Roy Hosmer McGibbon, 21, after evading school chaperons, obtaining a marriage license, and marrying at a church. The romance faced grandparent objections and a potential annulment effort by Farwell's father.

Washington Post New York Florence Winn Farwell William Farwell Eastern Townships Bank Sherbrooke Quebec Howard Farwell Sherbrooke Fifth Avenue Roy Hosmer McGibbon Montreal McGibbon Miss Farwells Egypt Mig Farwell McGibseon Miss Farwell Houghton

BRYGE PREACHES MISSIONS AT KATTANOORA MEETING

British Ambassador James Bryce addressed a large audience in Kattanoora Tenn on April 2 as part of a Methodist laymen missionary gathering. He urged missions paired with social justice, criticizing colonial exploitation and calling for prohibition of liquor sale to natives and protection of native rights.

Kattanoora Tenn South Othr Jo Pepper Memphis Crauree Fubhan 3S Carr Dunham N James Bryce Great Britain Myr Bryce New World Hispaniola Haiti Cuba Jamaica

Two Millionaires Seek Legislative Seats in Orange County

Special to run Wallington Post Middletown N Y April 21 From present indications the Republicans of Orange County will have two millionaires on their ticket this fall Pierre Lorillard Jr of the Tuxedo colony is expected to win the assembly nomination from the Second district and John B Rose a Roseton brick manufacturer is likely to be named the State senator candidate from the Twenty fourth district The article notes their wealth and political prospects in the local race.

Wallington Middletown Orange County Pierre Lorillard, Jr Tuxedo Colony Orange John B Rose Roseton

Taft Pledge Tabled at New Hampshire Conventions

New Hampshire delegates selected for the Republican national convention in Chicago. Taft supporters won on a pledge to omit instructions, with six of eight delegates chosen from the state and district conventions. The platform backed tariff revision and endorsed Roosevelt, while Hughes drew loud applause.

Concord Nho New Hampshire Chicago Roosevelt United States Jacob H Gallinger Chester EB Jordan Tancaster Edwin G Eastman Exeter Edwin F Jones Manchester H M Richards Newport Lester Thurber Nashua William H Taft Hughes David Cross Taft Burroughs and Perkins Dan Elessman Currie Ants Patt Georgei Adams Pikins Lealers Frank W Shellins Winston Churchill Ffor Messrs Fastman and Jones

President Is Human and Pioneer Statesmen Highlight Region

The article discusses views on the presidency and regional merit, praising Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas figures. It notes Representative Chann Clith of Missouri and others praising San Jacinto veterans, while Clark of Tennessee and Gillespie of Texas laud western leaders. It laments underrepresentation of Southern statesmen in histories and stresses a square deal for Missourians, Tennesseans, and Texans.

Miesourt Lexar San Jicinto United States Cilard Mawsachusetts

OER MAKES REPLY HIS LETTER READ IN HOUSE

Representative Sims confronts Secretary Loe b over stock holdings in the Washington Railway and Electric Company in a heated House debate. Loe b’s letter defends propriety while asserting no improper influence on traction legislation, and Sims vows to present the exchange to clarify the record.

Sims Congress Railway Board of Directors White House Newlands William Loeber Bims Tennessee Washington Loeb Toeb Loebs Washington Railway and Electric Sirr Réid T H Smith Jacone Smittula WM Loeb JR T W Sims House of Representatives Washington D

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