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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
1
Biographical report describes Capers resisting votes on account of his late father. Delegates at large to Chicago are instructed, with national administration endorsing the action. A row erupts when a delegate strikes the revenue commissioner and seeks to organize a rump meeting amid the recess.
A heated Republican convention in Columbia devolved into pandemonium as Capt Capers clashed with Thompson over a gavel, revolvers glimpsed, and delegates surged toward the platform amid calls for unity and party notes of sympathy for Capers.
Reports show Taft supporters held evenly across New Jersey with contests limited to Hudson and Essex counties. In Essex a contest emerged between Regulars and New Idea adherents as the delegation selection moved toward the state convention.
Danish inventor Hans Knudsen announced in London that he has perfected a wireless type-setting system. He demonstrated long-distance wireless photography and said a machine setting 3900 words per hour at a distance is already built. He forecasts London reporters could feed presses directly via Marconi links.
Two interurban trolleys on the Detroit Jackson and Chicago Railway collided near Ypsilanti killing nine men and injuring about thirty as heavy cars sped at high speed. Motorman Isa Fay crushed to death beneath his vestibule. running time had been shortened, officials say, contributing to the fatal mistake. Severely injured taken to University Hospital, Ann Arbor. Names include Isa Fay Detroit and three others. the accident occurred about four miles east of Ypsilanti with extensive debris and trauma.
Pittsburg society circles face a public dispute as three club members and others sue for conspiracy after the Friday Afternoon Club dissolves. Mrs C A Green alleges slander by Anna Griefer Marie Kramer and Annie Pafferty, seeking a new trial while the group’s dissolution unsettles social circles tied to Mrs William Thaw. Separately, Washington Southern Railway ends dining car service on train No 48 starting May 1, affecting daily morning travelers.
Pope sends an apostolic blessing for the 300th anniversary of the New York Diocese. Roosevelt sends congratulations to Archbishop Farley as crowds fill St Patrick’s Cathedral for a pontifical mass. Dignitaries, a thousand clergy and lay leaders participate in a grand procession and service.
Mary Kelly six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kelly of Sloatsburgh Orange County, has been missing since Monday morning. Rescuers, including many men women and children, have combed the Ramapo Mountains with no trace. Neighbors fear kidnapping as a possibility and compare to the Marion Clark case in New York.
A Japanese postman and two accomplices attacked native servants of the American consul general Willard D Straight in Mukden. The incident is regarded as closed after Kato Mukden consulate general sent a letter of apology and regret. The postman received one month imprisonment and his accomplices were punished.
Nels Christensen, 26, a Danish immigrant in Kenosha Wisconsin, awaits execution after a fortune teller predicted April 26 and death two days later. He met at the jail door three men a one legged Dane and a cross eyed man. Christensen collapsed in fear as doctors warned his mental state could prove fatal.
In a fit of temporary insanity at their home Vera Dolge wife of Fritz Dolge of Alhambra shot at her husband with a revolver twice. Neither shot took effect and she was hospitalized on a complaint charging insanity. The Dolges are prominent Los Angeles society figures.
Queen Alejandra assists Dowager Empress Marie of Russia in seeking a country house in England with annual visits planned. Marie enjoyed the lack of bomb panic during her stay, with Compton Place at Eastbourne a possible future residence. Washington Southern Ry. ends dimming car on rain No 29, Sundays parlor car service discontinued.
Dispatches read in Teheran Parliament report Kurdish raids around Urumiah in Persian Armenia destroyed thirty six villages and killed about two thousand people. The comes amid reports of widespread Kurdish violence across the border region, prompting concern in Tehran.
Charles Coster broker and amateur boxer died from a gunshot at his home in New York City tonight. The well known clubman, son of Gen Charles Ir Coster, had no known troubles and was active with Coster, Kapp & Co at 66 Broadway. His brother G W Coster is also a noted clubman and Union Club member.
Doctored telegrams tied a budget fight on the New York racing bill to a conspiracy among opponents. Rep Fassett and Cassidy figures confront tampered wording that altered the vote outcome, triggering a wide investigation by West Union officials, district attorney Baker, and Cassady aides.
Special to The Washington Post Fort Worth Tex April 28 A 2000 foot plunge from a balloon left aeronaut McCormick of Omaha clinging to a torn parachute but he survived the fall. Spectators feared death as he descended and he vowed another ascent after recovery. Lafayette Ala April 28 Republican conventions split with two factions electing delegates. One faction led by J Thompson instructed for Taft the other led by Charles H W Scott did not instruct. Philippine Village Fire at Jamestown Exposition Grounds Norfolk Va April 28 destroyed the Philippine village buildings and stockade.
Alexandriana death by own action amid flowers is listed among items in the issue. Other contents include a horse show at Asheville, a revenue man’s testimony on a raid, and fire peril notes in two schools.
Four armed Italians ambushed a pay roll wagon of United States Coal and Coke Company between Gary and Wi com, seizing about $15,000 in two cases. Superintendents Payne and Esser fired back as robbers fled into the hills near Big Four, WV. A $1,000 reward is offered by QC Toole for capture as search efforts widen.
Chester April 28 Fire from dust explosion destroyed the chipping and extracting department of Sharpess Dye Wood Extract Company plant injuring about a score of workers several severely. Loss estimated at 150000. George Miller assistant chemist hurled through the roof and taken to hospital in serious condition. George Harris blown through roof possibly fatally hurt. Firemen kept flames from spreading though machinery worth 500000 in the department was burned out. it is believed saved.
Matteawan April 28. Harry K Thaw was not to be treated with venom from the lance-head towake to improve his mind. Dr A T Baker, in charge at the State Hospital for the Insane, dismissed the tale as a baseless joke and said there has been no marked change in the young millionaire's condition despite rumors of violent outbreaks.
Grover Cleveland, staying at a Lakewood hotel, was reported to have passed another good night and is improving daily. The former president’s condition shows continued recovery as of April 28.
Nebraskan Burkett declares proposed street car company control bill to regulate railway lines requires company managers approval. Senator Gallingen vigorously challenges the charge and refuses to retract.
The speaker accuses District Commissioners of delaying action despite hundreds of residents repeatedly seeking recognition and relief. He notes repeated petitions visits and interviews before the Committee on the District of Columbia and personal appeals to Senators to compel streetcar service expansion, claiming no legislation can pass touching the street car system without the managers’ approval.
The district appropriation bill advanced in the Senate with about 11.6 million dollars in appropriations. Floor amendments added 32000 for a police station at Anacostia and 20000 for Sixteenth Street NW improvements. Debates centered on street railway service to Brightwood and public utilities with district commissioners opposing extended car service and urging controls amid pressure from streetcar companies.
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