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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

5

Mehmed Bey Departs for Meet His Father in New York

Mehmed Ali Bey the deposed Turkish minister to the United States leaves Washington with his wife and children and heads for New York en route to Niagara Falls Toronto and Montreal. He may meet his father Izzet Pasha in New York while a new Turkish ambassador to the United States is being arranged.

Mehmed Ali Bey United States Washington Europe New York Izzet Pasha Constantinople Bev Niagara Talis Toronto Montreal Dominion Ottawa Citere Street Fegation Mehmed al Newark Mehmed Als Tle Mehmed Izzet Highlands Giaem Ran Keh Gayeinn Hota tSes Abassador Constan Fea Ata Diplomate Corps Bucharest

Troops Withdrawn as Persia Turmoil Eases in Istanbul

Constantinople reports indicate a settlement of disputes with Persia leading to the withdrawal of Turkish troops from uncontested Persian positions. The grand vizier and Persian ambassador sealed the accord after talks, while Vienna notified Prussia of recalling Austrian officers in Macedonia. Russia accepts the changes as Austria moves to align with broader powers.

Constantinople Persia Furhe Vaizier St Petersburg Aus Furkisn Cendarmerie Macedonia Austra Vienna Pruastin Foreign Office Turkey Hussia Fult 18

More freedom for women in Ottoman reform effort

From Constantinople an Aug 29 dispatch notes progress in reform aimed at liberalizing women, cutting military entourage, and returning crown property to the government. Salaried officials will be absorbed by the state as the regime secures 7,300,000 in advances from the tobacco company and a national bank.

Constantinople Fuer Isars Qtteman Bank Mma

Funeral of Mrs Mary A Given in Washington

Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Given who died from injuries in a Pan American accident Monday were held yesterday at her late home. Many older Washington families attended. Rev Edward Pollard of Crozer Theological Seminary officiated. Pallbearers included E Hilton Jackson Moncure Burke Charles J Gates J Frank Calabwell W L Speiden and John W Wimer. Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Mary Aferen Washington Wdwart BR Pollard Crozier Theological Seminary Chester Pa First Baptist Church E Hilton Jackson Moncure Burke Charlies J Gates J Frank Calyuwell LL Speiden John W Wimer Burtal Wes Rock Creek

Licensed to Marry Abbreviated Couple List

A fragmented list of marriage licenses and officiants names appears. Names include Samuel S Fraser Rev Jo 0 Brien, Marion V Rector, Marthe A Torratt, Bork of Alexandria county, Ya Rev JB Me Laughlin, and others such as Nettie M Polard of Richmond and Belle Swayne with Rev Luther A Waring and Rev James Con.

Samuel S Fraser Brien Marion Rector Marthe A Torratt Bork Alexandria County Laughlin Robert O Richard Ang Douse Faulkner Luther A Waring Irving ‘T Angerson Nettie M Polard Richmond Tee Lenn Albert S French Belle Swayne Clayton John A Neev Vartha P Dales James Lizabeth Mahoney

Maryland Weddings Report From Rockville on Aug 2

Miss Mabel Burdette daughter of Mr and Mrs George Burdette of the county and Horace A Grymes of Washington were married here yesterday afternoon by Reverend White of the Baptist Church. Miss Mamie Ranpey of West Hoboken N J and Richard Henry Phipps of Washington were married here yesterday afternoon by Reverend Ernest L Woolfe. Miss Annie Olivia Gates and Thomas Herbert Padgett of Burnt Mills were married at the bride's home by Reverend W C Smith.

Rockville Mabel Burdette George Burdette Horace A Grymes Washington Fe, Sr. White Yne Baptist Church Minsters Mamie Ranpey West Hoboken N. J Hichard Henry Phipps Bens Ernest L Woolfe Southern Methodist Church Annie Olivia Gates Thomas Herbert Padgett Burnt Mills Chapty W C. Smith

Should Protect Homes Editor Letter on Private Vengeance

Reader James of Wilson NC Aug 18 argues society must prevent individual vengeance after a killing in which a man trespassed on a home. He praises the editorial but questions whether current laws prevent such violations or punish them adequately. He warns society condoning intrusions risks ongoing private justice.

William E. Animis P. C. Halms James Wilson, NC

Foraker May Give Up And Youngstown Slights Stir Talks

Senator Foraker declined to confirm candidacy to succeed himself or indicate campaign speeches in state or elsewhere. He critiqued the Youngstown invitation and said he may speak under other auspices while remaining loyal to the Republican cause. He planned to travel to Ohio, Cincinnati for business, and to meet with National Chairman Hitchcock if possible.

Foraker Senate Hns Voraker New York Washington Metropolis Youngstown Wiliams State Committee Ohio Fordker Toraker Cincinnati Hitchcock

Foraker Aide Seeks Campaign Participation from Ohio Chairman

Columbus Aug 20 Chairman Williams of the Republican State executive committee received a letter from Sigmaster, private secretary to Senator Foraker, requesting the senator to participate in the Ohio campaign. Senator Dick says he cannot attend the Youngstown opening due to Ohio National Guard maneuvers at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis.

Foraker Ohio Columbus Williams Republican State Executive Committee Sigmaster Bren Youngstown Ohio National Guard Fort Benjamin Haragon Indianapoli

Indictments for Riot Rise from Sangamon Grand Jury

A Sangamon county grand jury returns indictments against Abraham Raymor and Kate Howard for murder riot and malicious mischief tied to last week’s mob violence in Springfield. The case centers on the lynching of William Donigan and related looting at Loper’s restaurant as a military inquiry probes arms and arson.

Springfield Sangamon County Abraham Raymor Kate Howard Howard Dre Reysner Reymer Wiliam Donigan Chipperfield First Cavalry Col Chipperfield Sach Iair Howard Loper Restauran Rolla Keys George Richardson Mabel Hallam Cols Mortarity Forerhan Camp Lincoln Guy Deneen Gen Young Chicago Seventh Infantry HT Loper Loper Kankakee Ul Joseph & Klein Mingis Earl Nelson Nelson Kiein Company Li H B Chamberlain Loung Kiem Justice Mead Eskridge Kans Mota Plato Brakebill Alma Western Transit Company Hugh Brady Louis Hawkins Brady Chicago Avenue Zvo

Naval Battalion Inquiry Charges Lifted Amid Formalities

Paymaster's Clerk Neumeyer faces an official brigade inquiry into charges against District National Guard officers from the naval battalion during maneuvers at Forts Hunt and Washington. Neumeyer’s resignation offered unaccepted yet, with officials anxious to respond to circulating accounts. Separately, St Barnabas Episcopal Mission of Langdon bought a former school annex to use as a temporary worship space at Twenty second and Evarts streets until a new church is built.

District Marat Wiliam G Neumeyer District National Guard Young Meumeyer Forts Hunt Washington Harris Oneida Neumeyer Naval Battalion

Japanese papers bitter over new Japanese seal raid losses

From Victoria BC Aug 20 Japanese papers report bitter reaction to the seizure of the sealing cruiser Bfuka Maru by Russians near Cooper Island rookeries in the Kommander group. They cite the death sentence of six seal hunters from the Miyo Maru at Nicolaiefsky and claim old wounds remain volatile in Japan.

Russia Victoria British Columbia Cooper Island Kommander Group Nicolaiefsky Hochi Shimbun Japan

King Edward Opens New Croquet Lawn with Drexel

King Edward officially opened the croquet lawn in Marienbach today. He played a game with Anthony Drexel of Philadelphia, aiding Edward in the ceremony and demonstrating the new facilities.

Anthony Drexel Philadelphia Edward Marienbach King Edward

Bryan on Tour with Bryan to Speak in Midwest

William J Bryan began a seven day campaign tour with plans for speeches in Des Moines Chicago and Topeka He will attend the Indianapolis vice presidential notification and discuss trusts and bank deposits He kept in touch with campaign manager Norman Mack and Idaho aide Stockalager amid efforts to unite Democratic factions and strengthen the national ticket A mule mascot controversy followed as the press rider is confined to bed after the creature is put to mowing duties and yard work in Fairview Nebraska

Fairview Lincoln Nebr William J Bryan Chicago Des Moines Iowa Bryan Indianapolis John Kern Topeka Kans Norman E. Mack Idaho CO Stockalager Dubois Mc Mack Stockslager Johnson Minnesota Johnn A Johnson

Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Transfers List

A detailed roster of leaves of absence and transfers across units. Includes first issued leaves for various officers in Philippine Scouts and artillery, plus assignments to forts, instruction camps, and regiment reassignments. Notable items involve Major Raward Chynoweth joining the Seventeenth Infantry in Cuba, Lieut Cortlandt Walker to Fort Benjamin Harrison, and Capt Irsing J Carr transferring to Seventh Infantry.

Robert Moseley Philippine Scouts Harrison Raward Chynoweth Seventeenth Infantry Army War College Cuba Wiliam N Haskel Fort Riley Kane Cor Signal Corps Flem Cortlandt Walker Sixth Telt Artillery Fort Benjamin Harriston Mort Richard McKenney

Aruba Crisis Tests Dutch Venezuela Ties In Caribbean

Aruba protests as a Venezuelan coast guard attempts to seize the consul. The island's governor restrains a flag removal, while the consul stays put citing illness. Dutch Curaçao merchants boycott Venezuelan goods. a Venezuelan cargo ship departs without landing. The United States backs the Netherlands as Caracas and The Hague exchange notes over injuries and reparation demands.

Aruba Caracas Castra Parmit Hague Netherlands Castro Venezuela von von Seckendorff Holland United States Willemstad Curacao Curaeno Cheney State Department Maria Abigail Wilemstad Maracaibo Maiacatbo Port Amsterdam James W. Johnson Porto Cabello Veneguara de Reus Geiderlang Caracag

Stevenson Talks to Mack in Preview of Illinois Campaign

Former Vice President Adlai Stevenson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Illinois, met with National Chairman Mack and planned a two month speech schedule. He predicted a Democratic victory in November and noted cross party support, with Maine committeeman L. Jones describing a hot, aggressive campaign in Maine for Bryan and Kern.

Chicago Adlair Stevenson Illinois Bloomington Mack National Committee Stevenson Iroquois Club Whch Francis Peabody Ilinois Vins Ilneis Cleveland Bryan L. Jones Mina Maine Jones Kern

Japanese Tests Exclusion Appeal for Citizenship Papers

Masakechi Syeki, who secured first naturalization papers in New York, has appealed to the Department of Justice over his inability to become a citizen. Officials acknowledge a delicate position as Japan watches and possible further communications to the State Department are anticipated.

Department of Justice United States Masakechi Syeki United States Circuit Court New York Japan Russell Ita State Department

May Alter Prison System Reform Expected After Commission

The District of Columbia prison system may be fully reformed after a three member prison commission and President Roosevelt push for funding. Overcrowding at the District jail spurs calls for modernization or a new structure, with a formal investigation to begin and a report due by December 31. The panel will inspect other facilities to craft remedies as a crime wave is noted.

District of Columbia Roosevelt Bonaparte Congress Robert la Dew Prison Commission Federal Prisons Department of Justice la Dow Post New England la Dew

Taft and Bryan In Town Stir Calls At The Post

The city room of The Post wakes as a prank caller claims Bill Taft and Bill Bryan are in Hot Springs Nebraska. The exchange via main 5240 leads to a jokey fish commission reply about baby seals, ending with the editor’s exasperated reaction.

the Post City Room of the Post Voice Bill Taft Bill Bryan Nebraska Hot Springs Taft Bryan The Fish Commission Maine

Orders 21 Men Released From Cuban Army Prison

The War Department ordered 21 prisoners from the Hort Jas prison in New York released for trial errors in courts martial during Cuban pacification. Sixteen Army enlisted men will be discharged without honor, while five Marine Corps enlisted men are transferred to the Navy Department for discharge. The issue stemmed from improvised courts martial while Maj Gen Barry was away, with Col Sweet acting without proper authority. Discharges were deemed the simplest solution.

Hort Jas War Department Army Marine Corps Navy Department Army of Cuban Pacification Thomas H Barry United States Owen J. Sweet Twenty-Eighth Infantry Sweet Gen. Barry Col Sweet Havana Fort Jay Gen Barry

Movements of Naval Vessels Across Ports and Routes

A convoy of ships including Arcived Tennessee Waahington and Penns vania Solace and Saturn relocate to California City Rocket and Rainbow move to Norfolk Cleveland and Demper head to Shanghaiy Mississippi sails to Bar Harbor Montana reaches Rockland Me Dolphin sails to Washington Calgoa sails to Brisbane Connecticut Kan aan Minnesota Vermont Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island Louisiana Missouri Onie Virginia Wisconsin Wiineis Kearsarge Kentucky Panther Glacier Qellef sail to Sydney Sailer Paducah departs Guantanamo bound for New York Solace and Saturn depart Mare Island for California City Mayflower sails from San Juan to Guantanamo Olympia Arkanses Chicago Hartford Nevada Bath bound for Hampton Roads Yankee sails from Newport to Bishers Island Boston Alabama Maine Colombo i bound for Aden

Sailer Paducah Guantanamo New York Solace Saturn Mare Island California City Mayfower San Juan Olympia Arkanses Chicago Hartford Nevada Bath Hampton Roads Yankee Newport Bishers Island Boston Alabama Maine Colombo i Aden

Marchers elect captain for Taft Sherman club

J J Strain named captain of the first marching company of the Taft and Sherman Republican Club. William A Hickey elected first lieutenant. Strain to organize a strong unit and drill over 100 men at Metzeroti Hall. He is a former Fighting Ninth infantry officer with Philippine and Cuban service.

J J. Strain Taft and Sherman Republican Club William A Hickey Strain Metzeroti Hall F Street United States Infantry Philippines Cuba

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