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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
1
The article outlines heavy speculation on cabinet reshuffles as Meyer and colleagues vie for top posts. Protests target an Assistant Secretary of State due to a former partnership with J B Pierpont Morgan. Garfield is favored to keep his portfolio. Taft pursues cabinet changes and ambassador postings across the administration.
Augusta dispatch outlines likely reshuffles in Taft’s administration. Most ambassadors may be superseded early in his term, with Henry White of Rhode Island possibly staying and being moved to London if offered. Other envoys include Charles Francis, Irving Dudley, David Hil, Whitelaw Reid, Livy B. G. Guiscom, Thomas O’Brien, David Thompson, John W. Riddle, and John G. A. Leishman, among others.
President elect still hunting an attorney general. Future chief praised Pennsylvanian named to become secretary of state. Appointment offered at conference in brother's New York house. Senator lauded as a great lawyer Augusta welcomes the family.
Wilbur Wright set two world records at Le Mans France for longest air time and greatest height by a heavier than air machine. Endurance reached 1 hour 38 minutes 59 seconds and altitude peaked near 1 1/2 miles in high wind before a descent due to machinery. Spectators cheered as Wright circled the field and flew over captive balloons before landing.
In Washikan Past oranton Pennsylvania this morning two masked men entered the home of William J. Janes, tied him to a bed, gagged him, and searched the house for valuables. They stole items including a gold watch found later near F. W. Ward who reported the discovery and noted a warning note credited to the burglars. The heads of the household and housekeeper were found in separate spots, with little left inside the dwelling.
New York reports show over 4 million in money orders sent abroad via the port between December 2 and 24, the largest total on record, according to Postmaster Morgan Itay. Gunboat Hist goes ashore at the Delaware River jetty near Newcastle, Delaware. The Pennsylvania Limited offers no extra fare from Washington or Baltimore to Chicago, departing 11:30 p.m. daily and arriving 8:45 a.m. next day, with onward connections.
Report notes President Taft undecided on Attorney Generalship and the Atlanta trip, while planning an administrative reshaping to coordinate the Department of Commerce, Labor, and the Interstate Commerce Commission. In Oregon, bandits robbed a Chicago and Portland train, taking $250 cash and $12 jewelry, with no passengers harmed.
Herbert Funke, Bayside Yacht Club member, testified he saw Captain Peter C. Hains shoot William Annis from a floating boat and that Thornton Hains pointed a revolver at him as four to six shots rang out. Funke described a tense scene on the float with bystanders and later exchange over turning over the gun, while prosecutors chalk up a dramatic account challenging the defense.
Six bandits dynamited safes at Keene Farmers State Bank and Gibbon Commercial Bank in Nebraska, fought with locals, then fled in a car with one wounded robber. They netted about 3,500 dollars from both institutions before escaping as gunfire erupted and guards exchanged shots with pursuing residents.
An ex Senator rejects accusations that a lawyer lied as he faces a $20,000 suit from physician claimant seeking damages. The legal action targets attorney Gergyman over statements and alleged misrepresentations in the case.
Kansas City woman Mrs. Bull Greer dies from injuries after a November 1 accident in which William B. Ridgely, former national bank official, claimed the car was driven by a chauffeur with no passengers. Greer had sued Ridgely for damages. Ridgely denied responsibility, claiming ownership but dismissal of liability due to chauffeur control. Concurrently, Washington Post reports Senator Wellington’s courtroom outburst during Dr. Pierce Wilson’s divorce case, denying improper relations with Mrs. Wilson and provoking a tense exchange with attorney Weeks. Wilson testified about his wife’s confessions and letters from Wellington, describing the marital breakdown and its impact on their home.
Dr Wilson, a church member, and Dr Coupland faced a court suit amid a contested election for coadjutor bishop of the Sue Gigcese. The clergyman described their relation as friendly, while Dr Wilson refused to explain, citing reasons known to the opposing party. A separate damages suit by Dr Wilson alleges alienation of affection against Wallington.
James Harron, an assistant city clerk in Hoboken, narrates being locked inside a small vault storing city records after a coworker inadvertently slammed the door. He endured hours of darkness and isolation, banging and shouting for help until rescuers freed him, recounting fear and near-starvation while fearing he might die alone. In a separate note, a record day on the Panama Canal reports a new excavation milestone in late 1910s terms.
In dense fog near Gedney Channel the British freighter Daghestan was rammed by the Catalone. All crew were rescued, some by the Catalone and later transferred to the pilot boat New York. The Catalone anchored outside the bar while the New York stayed outside.
In Altoona Illinois a fire drill caused pupils to evacuate from Altoc High School to the street. A blaze started in the furnace room under the auditorium and spread to the third floor, damaging or destroying valuable paintings and delaying response until firefighters arrived.
New York report details a morgue discovery where a deceased person identified by Mrs Lena Becker as a 52 year old woman turned out to be a man. Coroner Ham burger investigated a room at 45 West Twenty fourth Street where illuminating gas caused death after a visitor failed to answer.
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