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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1908

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Lying Low in Ohio in Senatorial Fight

Ohio Republicans shrink from naming a Senate candidate keeping discussion discreet as Taft allies fear harming November elections. Foraker, Burton, Daugherty, Herrick and Vorys vie for influence while assembly majorities hinge on avoiding splits and preserving party unity amid strategizing and quiet pledges.

Foraker Fvaker Crane Massachusetts Taft Tweadore Burton Harry M. Daugherty Charles BP Patt Myron T, Herrick Beyer Assembly Senate House of Representatives Gozded Author TV Vorys Ife Gp Real Estate F. J. Rawings da Pa Avé ‘S

Boy Shoots Sister Dead in Albany Area Home

Cornelius Burdicks a 14 year old boy accidentally shot and killed his sister Helene aged 29 at their Rensselaer home while handling a shotgun. The baby in Helene's lap survived as police released the boy after the coroner's investigation.

Albany Renssalaer Cornelius Burdicks Helene Af Brother

Roosevelt visits New York National Guard encampment

President Roosevelt fulfills a promise by visiting Squadron C at Camp Vose near Huntington Long Island. He arrives with Father York after lunch and inspects the camp with the troopers parading before him. Later he, Mrs Roosevelt, and Kermit ride on horseback through Oyster Bay greeting residents before returning home.

New York Father York Oyster Bay N.Y President Roosevelt Squadron C New York National Guard Huntington Long Island Gal York Cagamore Hill Roosevelt

Virginia Harned Silent as Divorce Suit Proceeds

Actress Virginia Harned remains silent while suing Sothern for divorce. She has been taking a rest cure in Athol Massachusetts for a week, with her presence in town only disclosed today. Miss Harned previously visited Athol as a guest of Francis Kingdon, which led to her recognition in the area.

Harned Aithel Francis Kingdon

Turks Battle An Emperor Turned Reformer In Bloodless Revolution

Constantinople reports a near bloodless coup as Abdul Hamid II accepts a constitutional charter after a swift revolt by the Young Turks. The capital’s mood shifts with placards torn down, the sultan proclaiming loyalty to his people while ministers and the army realign. Izzet Pasha escapes to the coast, and Salonika proclaims the new order. analysts warn of financial peril but expect reform to proceed.

Constantinople Aren ‘Hamid Murad V Kipsk Becaine Turkik Taueh Tadey Selamlik Tam Enaponlets Therapia Marie Mediterranean Maria Izzet London Turkey Tong Young Turkey Party Yildiz Abdil Pisnesedd Ezi Lech Tasim Saloniki Niasir Macedonia Constantineplé Salonika Constantinopts Belund

SWITCHMEN INVOKE PRESIDENT OVER RAILWAY LABOR ISSUE

A confusion of garbled OCR text references a labor dispute involving switchmen, President, Lackawanna Railway, Charles PB Neill, and Chairman Martin. The readable fragments hint at a board or labor contention, with mentions of United States actions and teleordered or telegraphed orders, but details are unclear.

Lackawanna Railway Emleyes United States

Chinese Steamship Market Seeks Atlantic Route

Report notes interest in steamship line expansion with Chinese representatives and industrial concerns. Mentions Washington Gas Light Co and a New Jersey Avenue location, referencing sanitary and logistical issues, spigot and gag pin details, and the broader trade context.

Nottée Gan New Watash Avenue Aiet Ieee Jersey Avenue Washington Gas-Light CO

Rescued Men Identified After Barnegat Launch Rescue

The two men rescued from a launch on Barnegat shoals were identified as James Wyatt and Walter Arbe of Seaside Park New Jersey. They were saved after six hours when physicians revived them following a gale that swamped the craft. A fishing smack captain located the unconscious pair and brought them aboard.

Atlantic City Barnegat Shoals James Wyatt Walter Arbe Seaside Park N. J Barhegat Gtation

Chanler at Chautauqua Hammers Wealth and Crime

Lieutenant Governor Lewis E Chanler of New York lectured at Chautauqua on the inequities of wealth. He condemned the exemption of multimillionaires from punishment and argued newspapers amplify wealth as a social distinction, blaming the press for public sentiment.

Rich Chautauqua N.Y Lewis Chanler New York Thas

Four Die in Lynch Mob Incident Near Russellville

Four Black men were taken from Russellville jail by a mob of about 60, bound to a tree on town outskirts and hanged. A note threatened Black residents and a sheriff’s agent warned locals. The coroner’s jury deemed the deaths the result of unknown parties, amid a chaotic escape and jail assault.

Rugsellville Kyi Hugh Rogers Butts Louisville Rufus Browder James’ Cunningham Russellville

Bridal plan unites in name only as wedding canceled

A wedding planned in Tohristown collapses last minute when the bride’s father, absent in the Far West for business, cannot authorize the ceremony. The groom and bride, with a near-bridegroom, attend the ceremony site where clergy abstains from performing the rite until the father approves upon his return in September.

Social Side of Encampment Opens With Ball at Fort Washington

Washington dispatch reports fort encampment activities with a full dress ball for the bachelors at Fort Washington and reception for brigade officers. Officers, wives, and guests attended as regimental officers prepared for exercises and a 50 mile troop movement along the Potomac. Dining included a formal dinner for Col. Emmet Uren and staff, featuring multiple courses and beverages.

Fort Washington River’ View Marshall Hall Potomac Gunner Maghee Johnson Richmond Sherwood Bullivan Bobar Mercy Stull Miller Terry Taft Oehman Forsythe Cappe Bean Hodgson Col. Coffin

Life for murder of child in Wyandotte County

Kansas City reports Mrs. Sarah Morasch was sentenced to life imprisonment for poisoning candy mailed to 14 year old Eile Van Meter, believed step-niece of Morasch. The case centers on Ruth Miller, a four year old and Morasch’s murdered relative. Morasch, 48, accepted punishment with a smile.

Kansas City Sarah Morasci District Court of Wyandotte County Kans Ruth Miller

Secret naval conference ends for the week at Newport

Special to The Washington Foat Newport British Columbia Aug 1 The end of the secret conference at the naval war college there over battleship construction does not seem in sight yet. The conference ended their hard week today with Rear Admiral John F Merrell presiding They will reconvene Monday morning Nothing learned in Newport about the outcome though it is said little remains to be discussed before the session ends.

General Assembly Theodore ‘Burton Cleveland Harry’ M. Daugherty C. A. L., Réed Cincinnati Burton Europe Myron T. Herrick Charles Dick Reed Foraker Republican Organization Charles Charles P. Taft Harry M. Daugherty Ohio Hig Daugherty J Arthur I. Vorys Taft Cmeinnatl Adler a+ Star Washington Dmd Forts Hunt Tomorro Storm Jront Washington Foat Newport B.C Naval War College John Merrell Monning Dong

Hearst Men Inquiring Why Gompers Backed Bryan

Samuel A Brodel of the Industrial Workers of America says less than 45 percent of local AFL members may vote for Gompers backed Bryan. Stodel notes labor leaders avoided opposing Gompers until the Independence League framed its platform. Reported graft and factional disputes within the union loom over the Central Federation debate as workers weigh what the Independence Party offers versus Hearst platform promises.

Hearst Stodel Industrial Workers Federation Independence Party New York American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Bryan Samuel A. Brodel Vic Industrial Workers of America Copper Square Gompers Independence League Chicago Central Federation Union Dresident Brodel Ming ‘Gompers Denver C. FU

Never Worried Lady Dies at 107 in Chicago

Mrs Annie Miskue of Chicago died yesterday at age 107 later revealed as the vow she kept to never worry. A former settlement worker, she retained full faculties at death and leaves forty grandchildren. born in Poland, she emigrated long ago and credited her calm life to that pledge amid illness and danger.

Annie Deus Chicago Annie Miskue Julius Anixter Miskue Poland Alio

Nantikoke man shot at door. dies awaiting word

Special to The Washington Poet reports Johna Dru cher of Nantigoke fatally wounded at a door last night. He was called to the door of a home and shot instantly. No motive or shooter identified, and no clues available. The victim SAID to die without regaining consciousness.

Washington Withes-Barre Pas Johna Drucher Nantigoke Low

Saratoga lid off big win for players

On opening night in Saratoga the Briggs Whist Club posted a loss of about 15,000 as Alexander Nolan a Western betting man led winnings with 7,000. Several New York professionals won 1,000 to 500 while most clubs limited players to known patrons. Richard Canfield's club remained closed with no season opening planned, as locals hoped to retain visitors by renting rooms and cottages during the racing season.

New York Richard Canfield Speslakta Washinzios Saratoga Alexander Nolan the Bridge Mhist Vlub Joe Wlman Satutnga Evenue

Say Consuls Aided Rebels At Honduran Port Attack

Special to The Washington Post from New Orleans reports steamer John Wilson passengers arriving from Ceiba confirm the attack on a Honduran port. The American and two foreign consuls acted on a summons from Ceiba, visiting the revolutionists' camp before the assault and urging surrender to prevent bloodshed.

Washington Post New Orleans John Wilson Ceiba Confieya Hondupis Anerican Ceftba Annealy Tha

Arrested as white slaver in New York case

An indictment from a federal grand jury in Chicago led to the arrest of Phillip Martell in New York on charges of importing alien women for immoral purposes. He is held on $300 bail for Monday examination. In Milwaukee a suspect connected to the “white slave” traffic case was arrested, and a Rochester defendant was served with a government complaint.

New York Federal Grand Jury United States Homkel Phillip Martell Martell Milwaukee Wis Ifno Rochester Borgchetta Vacarina

Pirates Rob Fish Traps Near Point Roberts

In Bellingham Washington a pair of pirates towed a trap owned by Alaska Packers' Association south of Point Roberts disarmed the watchman and stole 3000 salmon valued at 2000 dollars. They paid and gagged him before fleeing and left the trap open, causing a 25 percent increase in losses.

Bellingham, Waen Alaska Packers’ Association Point Roberts

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