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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1908

Page

10

Lying Low in Ohio as Senator Fight Delays Decision

Ohio Republican leaders avoid public cut for United States Senate with no endorsement at convention. Speculation centers on Foraker or Burton as candidates while Taft allies keep quiet to protect House and Senate margins. Daugherty Reed and Vorys emerge as possible contenders as party balance tightens.

Foraker Senate Columbus Ohio United States Dayton Cenral Commission Voraker Fick Abegolite Genuga County Werte Gartleta Joseph Benson Foraker Arthur J. Vorys Taft Walter F. Brown Henry A. Williams Campagn Andrew L. Harris Forner Athen Fvaker Crane Massachusetts Tweadore Burton Harry M. Daugherty Charles BP Patt Myron T, Herrick Beyer Assembly House of Representatives Gozded Author TV Vorys Ife Gp Real Estate F. J. Rawings da Pa Avé ‘S General Assembly Theodore ‘Burton Cleveland Harry’ M. Daugherty C. A. L., Réed Cincinnati Burton Europe Myron T. Herrick Charles Dick Reed Republican Organization Charles Charles P. Taft Hig Daugherty J Arthur I. Vorys Cmeinnatl Adler Judge Fattig McKinley Hanna Micawber

Boy shoots sister dead in accidental shooting

In Renssalaer near Albany a 14 year old boy Cornelius Burdick shot and killed his sister Helene 29 while playing with a shotgun. He retrieved the gun from a kitchen closet and fired accidentally. The baby in her arms was unharmed. The coroner released him after hearing the boy’s account that he did not know the weapon was loaded.

Albany Renssalaer Cornelius Burdicks Helene Af Brother

Roosevelt Visits New York National Guard Camp

President Roosevelt fulfilled a promise to visit Squadron C of the New York National Guard at Camp near Huntington Long Island. He toured the encampment with Rev Father York and received the troopers as they paraded. That evening the President Mrs Roosevelt and Kermit rode horseback through the village greeting residents.

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 in Divorce Suit Resting in Mass

Actress Virginia Harned, suing actor E H Rothern for divorce, is taking a rest cure in Athol Massachusetts for a week. Her presence in town only became known today. Harned declined to comment for publication. She previously visited Athol as a guest of Francis Kingdon two years ago.

Harned Aithel Francis Kingdon

Revolution Triumph in Constantinople Surprises World

Abdul Hamid’s regime falls as Young Turks force a bloodless coup. The sultan ally travels unmasked, amid placards torn down in Constantinople and Salonika’s garrison declaring a constitution. Izzet Pasha escapes by ship as reformists seize control, while fears rise over finances and future governance.

Tadey Selamlik Tam Enaponlets Constantinople Therapia Marie Mediterranean Maria Izzet

SWITCHMEN INVOKE PRESIDEN OF LABOR CONTROVERSY

Labor leaders Charles PB Neill and Chairman Martin demand presidential intervention amid a Lackawanna Railway switchmen dispute. The fringe text hints at a board member clash and telegraph order tactics.

Lackawanna Railway Emleyes United States

Chinese Seeks Steamship Line Amid Trade Ties

Fragments indicate Chinese interests push for steamship service linked to Siberia and broader trade. Mentions Washington Gas Light Co and a New Jersey Avenue address as context while noting industrial conditions and government reactions.

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

Rescued Men Identified After Barnegat Launch Rescue

Atlantic City August report identifies two men as James Wyatt and Walter Arbe of Seaside Park New Jersey after a six hour rescue from a swamped launch off Barnegat shoals. Doctors revived them and they were brought aboard a fishing smack to safety.

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

Chautauqua Lecture on Wealth and Responsibility

Lieutenant Governor Lewis Chanler of New York spoke to a large audience at Chautauqua on the dangers of millionaire privilege. He warned that wealth, regardless of how earned, creates unwarranted distinction and that media emphasis on the rich fuels public resentment. He attributed this climate to the press rather than to the people.

Rich Chautauqua N.Y Lewis Chanler New York Thas

Four Negroes Hanged By Mob in Russellville Kentucky

A mob of about 60 lynched four Black men early today near Russellville Kentucky after seizing them from the jail. A note on one body warned residents to quit or face further killings. the coroner ruled death by hanging from unknown parties.

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

Bridal wedding called off in sudden license failure

A planned wedding between a Buffalo suitor and a Bride from Tohristown collapsed when the groom could not obtain a license at the last moment. The ceremony and banquet were arranged with clergy ready to officiate. The bride’s father, working in the Far West, will return in September to finalize the matter.

Encampment Socials Open With Ball and Dinner

District soldiers at Fort Hunt and Fort Washington prepare for next week's maneuvers while ladies host a reception and supper parties. Officers mingle with guests, inspections proceed, and plans for future entertainments unfold amid a formal ball for bachelors at Washington forts.

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

Life term for murder of child in Kansas court

Mrs. Sarah Morasch received life imprisonment in Wyandotte County for murdering four year old Ruth Miller, a niece by marriage, by sending poisoned candy by mail to 14 year old Eile Van Meter. The older girl survived after the candy was rejected as intended. Morasch, 48, accepted her sentence with a smile.

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

Secret naval conference ends week at Newport

Special to The Washington Foat Newport British Columbia August 1 The conference at the naval war college on battleship construction ends for the day with Rear Admiral John F Merrell presiding and will reconvene Monday morning No details of outcomes have been learned from Newport and little remains to be discussed before the session ends

Washington Foat Newport B.C Naval War College John Merrell Monning Dong

Vote Split Imminent as Labor Leaders Clash Over Bryan

New York Aug 1 Samuel A Brodel of the Industrial Workers of America says less than half of local AFL members will follow Gompers and vote for Bryan. Stodel notes Labor avoids opposing Gompers until Independence League platform is framed. Graft scandal at Murray Hill Lyceum linked to Metropolitan Street Railway franchises emerges amid union tensions.

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 Worries Woman Dies at 107 in Chicago

Annie Miskue, long prominent in Chicago as a settlement worker, died yesterday at age 107 after saying she never worried. Born in Poland, she kept a vow to avoid worry through pestilence and death, maintaining a smiling demeanor. She leaves forty grandchildren.

Annie Deus Chicago Annie Miskue Julius Anixter Miskue Poland Alio

Nantigoke man shot at door in unclear motive

Special to The Washington Poet reports Johna Ducher of Nantigoke fatally wounded at his home doorstep last night. He was called to the door and shot instantly. No motive or shooter identified.

Washington Withes-Barre Pas Johna Drucher Nantigoke Low

Saratoga Lid Off Big Winning for Players

The Saratoga opening night saw heavy gambling losses with the Briggs Whist Club recording $15,000 in losses and Alexander Nolan winning $7,000. Several New York bettors netted $1,000 to $500 while Canfield’s club shut for the season. other houses attracted patrons but kept operations discreet amid a rush of visitors and empty cottages.

New York Richard Canfield Speslakta Washinzios Saratoga Alexander Nolan the Bridge Mhist Vlub Joe Wlman Satutnga Evenue Ibmited Ekg Tabhauges Saraogi Yardtoga Club

Say Consuls Aid Rebels In Honduran Port Action

Special to The Washington Post reports passengers arriving on the steamer John Wilson from Ceiba confieva recount the loss at the port and a later government consolidation. American and two other foreign consuls acted on a summons from Ceiba about two hours before the attack. They visited the revolutionists camp and urged surrender to avoid bloodshed, noting the revolutionists had far fewer men than the government.

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

Arrests in White Slavery Case Across Cities

An indictment from a federal grand jury in Chicago led to the arrest of Phillip Martell in New York for importing alien women for immoral purposes. He is held on $300 bail for Monday's examination. In Milwaukee a similar case ties to Giuseppe Rur-Ifno, captured after government charges that Borgchetta. Vacarina was brought into the United States on May 2, 1908 through the port of New York.

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

Pirates rob fish traps near Point Roberts

Pirates towed a fish trap of the Alaska Packers' Association south of Point Roberts disarmed the watchman, paid and gagged him, then fled with 3000 salmon valued at 2000 dollars. They left the trap open causing a 25 percent increase in thefts afterward. Curis Xander's Pride of Va Port wine advertised at 75 cents per bottle.

Bellingham, Waen Alaska Packers’ Association Point Roberts Curis Xander

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