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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
27
A Haitian political crisis unfolds as the Simon-led force closes on Port au Prince. Delegates from Port au Prince meet Gen Simon at Carrefour, seeking a peaceful transfer while supporters praise his popularity among the lower classes. Provisional leadership contends with a controversial bid for the presidency as exiled leaders seek new paths.
Plaza talk on reform centers on electing new rulers and renaming commissioners. Speakers urge focus on local issues like schools, sanitation, and street railways while outlining committees to study governance changes and civic action in Washington.
Dublin December four. The title for the new university, long debated, was settled today to the satisfaction of all. King Edward issued letters patent constituting it as The National University of Ireland. Officials hailed the decision as a crucial milestone.
A tuberculosis prevention meeting led by Gen George M Sternberg heard speakers Surgeon General Wy man Dr Harvey Wiley and Supt Stuart discuss public health, school hygiene, and the link between pure food, clean air, and tuberculosis control. The Associated Charities organization evolved to a wider effort with new memberships and ongoing fundraising.
Special to Tie Washington Post reports Colorado Midland engineer Frank Baker was nearly gored by a mad bull on a lonely siding west of Buena Vista. Rescued by a fireman who was injured, Baker was revived and took the throttle to move the engine after the attack. A track walker was found hours later in a helpless condition as the freight train arrived several hours late into Colorado City.
Bishop Frank M Bristol former pastor at Metropolitan Memories Methodist Church John Marshall place will lecture on Bians Wednesday evening December 9 Vice President Fairbanks will preside This will be his last public talk before leaving for South America
Joseph Kent Shivley arrested in New York last Tuesday on instruction from local police was brought to Washington by a deputy U S marshal and is jailed. He faces arraignment in relief court today for forging Oliver Metzerott's name on a check fare. Shivley resided at 723 Twelfth Street NW. Police report a separate theft at the Grafton Hotel where Mrs Victor Kauffman says gems were stolen from her apartment including a diamond ring valued at 20 dollars and a watch worth 100 dollars.
Howard Ireland arraigned for stealing a bicycle and blamed a chorus girl for his downfall. He admitted selling the wheel after taking it, saying he needed cash and regretted the act. Judge Mulloway fined him 100 dollars or six months in jail and warned him to reform. Ireland’s friends expect to pay the fine.
Washington Waldensian Society hosts an illustrated talk on The Waldenses at First Congregational Church on December 9 at 8 pm. Stereoviews showcase Alpine scenery and Italian landmarks to support Waldensian mission work, under patronage of prominent local ladies.
sorrow filled the Postoffice Department as Ward Burlingame died at his Kansas City home. He served over four years in the department and was chief clerk in the dead letter division upon resigning in July 1907. Burlingame joined as a clerk in February 1881 and rose through grades to chief of the dead letter division in 1897. A meeting of the Immediate Benett Association was held yesterday morning with actions taken regarding his passing.
McCarren wins leadership fight as Patrik H McLarren misses final point in big struggle for party control. Executive committee votes 24 to 0 at 11th annual meeting to retire McCarren and name a vetting panel to pick a successor to lead the Kings County Democratic organization.
JB Wimper stated to police that his home at 21 S Street NW was ransacked weeks ago with valuables destroyed. He reported a second break-in after items were replaced and requested police protection for his residence.
Weather conditions show storm eastward inland over the Atlantic coast with rain across the Mississippi Valley. Temperatures fall in upper Missouri and middle Mississippi valleys while interior and southern regions see light precipitation. Reports include a police injury from a fall, a horse killed in a collision, and minor local weather observations with wind and rain details.
Missouri Republicans press Charles Nagel for a Taft cabinet seat as Rep Partheldt launches the drive at the White House. Gov Meroon of Cuba arranges island evacuation with President. Glen Magoon to Havana next week. A deep waterways reception is planned with executives from Anaconda Copper to address smelter removals.
Associated Charities outlines a plan to guard Christmas dinners for the needy. By creating two confidential card catalogues listing proposed beneficiaries by name and by street, they aim to prevent grafters from monopolizing gifts. If two groups report the same family, the first report wins assignment.
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