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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
14
Woodruff discloses to Roosevelt that Griscom led the New York Republican State Committee with knowledge a Sherman majority was already agreed. Griscom offers no explanation of the circumstances surrounding President Taft.
Chairman Woodruff details a surprise move by Griscom to substitute Roosevelt for Sherman. He notes no prior notice to Ward, Barnes, or the state committee chair, and a mass expectation that Sherman would be selected, exposing hidden motives within the committee.
Special to The Washington Post reports Chairman Woodruff of the Republican State committee returning from the Adirondacks to explain the meeting where Roosevelt was turned down for temporary chairman and Sherman elected. He states Taft approved Sherman's selection and notes Griscom’s proxy presence altered discussions, with no knowledge of premeeting whisperings by Barnes or Warg. The piece reflects ongoing intra party dispute over the state convention leadership.
Special to The Washington Fest New York Aug At a meeting of the enrolled Democrats in the Twenty fifth district resolutions deplore the attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor and urge the Rochester convention to pledge a 1912 national delegation to back Gaynor for president. A Palenville dispatch notes a local vote at the pharmacy counter tallying 55 votes with Gaynor leading.
Rome reports the Vatican denies a clerical plot against Portugal and says the suppression of the Braga Franciscans’ newspaper by Bishop of Braga was legal. Vatican notes no conflict with Portugal and cites King Manuel’s goodwill and a new Portuguese chargé d’affaires as proof.
In two speeches crowds press for harmony in Columbus as Harmon declares he will Demand honesty in government even if it harms business. He tells Chicago listeners that no lion has done his duty and outlines plans for using power to enforce integrity. First talk delivered early.
Theodore Roosevelt warned in Chicago that he will wield power to enforce honesty and order against corporations and the rich. He said he will make the corporations come to time and insist on honesty, pledging action if crooked men or mobs disrupt the land. He defended Africa trip, criticized mob violence, and spoke of future political plans while avoiding current party politics.
In Chisago on August 25 milliners meet and unveil the French turban as a solution to theater hats. The big picture hat remains, but a velvet or satin turban peeks from beneath, enhancing the display while staying visible on stage. Baltimore return tickets Sunday nights via Pennsylvania Railroad pricing listed.
Lincoln Neb Aug 25 W J Bryan in his Commoner says Roosevelt may run in 1912 if needed to carry out his policies and contest the Democratic victory. He notes enthusiastic but unconfirmed support and asks what policies would justify breaking a century old precedent.
Reginald C. Vanderbilt III, a Newport area farmer, is ill with typhoid fever after a weeklong illness initially labeled grip. Attending physician Dr. Austin Flint reports a slight fever developing into typhoid. The annual horses show dinner, long hosted by Vanderbilt, is canceled and Vanderbilt may miss the exhibit.
Utica dispatch denies a Watertown report that Vice President Sherman will retire after his term ends. A relative says the retirement claim lacks foundation. Sherman will depart Utlen at 2 01 o'clock Friday for the West, with stops in Chicago and Clinton, Alabama, for addresses.
Dr Faneuil Dun can Welsse 68 of Gramercy Park and Mrs Mary Churchill Ripley 61 widow obtained a marriage license in New York City hall under secret conditions. Welsse author of The Practical Human Anatomy 1886 and a renowned anatomy expert.
In Munich police detained Albrecht Birling, actor portraying John the Baptist in the Oberammergau Passion Play, suspecting him of a female murderer due to his long hair and disguise. He was held by a matron but released after revealing his identity.
Constable John G. Cross served summonses on three Philadelphia men at the Narragansett Polo grounds for a Wakefield gambling trial. Tension rose as the Country Club president ordered him off the premises after a brief confrontation. Cross refused to name the summoned individuals.
President Taft’s supposed off day drew numerous visitors from Bran-dagee of Connecticut to Weeks of Massachusetts and Extabrook of New Hampshire. They discussed politics at length as Taft continued his conservation push signing an order withdrawing 8,265,970 acres of coal lands from entry in Idaho in line with Geological Survey findings.
ABaltimore blaze destroyed 7,000,000 feet of hardwoods housed by Eisenhauer MacLea & Co and damaged multiple structures including Bennett Pottery, Standard Oil, and Bagby Furniture. Firemen faced dense smoke while Standard Oil workers prevented a tank explosion. one tillerman, John Buck, was overcome. Crowds gathered as authorities controlled access and fought fires across Canton Eden streets.
Temperatures fell rapidly across Texas and Oklahoma as a winter storm swept the region. Amarillo dropped from 92 to 50 degrees in twelve hours with strong winds and heavy rain. Canadian, Texas reported 62 degrees with light snow. Ada, Oklahoma saw a 20 degree drop. Generally low temperatures and showers across the southern Panhandle were noted.
Headlines report a massive fire with 203 dead and extensive timber losses. Chiefs of Service ordered sacrifices to save men as forests burned, the incident described as the greatest blaze known. One railroad loss cited at 2,500,000. Austrians trapped and burned by their own blaze amid calls for more troops and possible militia mobilization.
Reports from Managua and Rivas describe chaotic conditions as conservative opponents resist Gen Estrada's provisional rule. Elsewhere, western Washington battles massive forest fires. 203 to 250 dead feared with dozens missing while militia and relief efforts mobilize to curb the disaster.
Dr. Madriz, ill and fleeing Nicaragua, sails north from Amapala on Monday after prompting Honduran President Davila to order his exit. Mexico invites him as Zelaya’s ouster hardens, while Estrada vows no terms with mediators. Carbajal Rosas exits Managua, Estrada prepares a Managua entry and a reform program.
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