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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
14
The article notes Meyer, Herrick, and Bacon as leading candidates for key posts while protests arise against Assistant Secretary of State due to a prior partnership with J B Pierpont Morgan. Garfield is favored to retain his portfolio, with possible changes including Taft cabinet roles and shifts among several senators and officials.
The article notes likely changes in Taft's cabinet with most ambassadors to be replaced, naming Henry White of Rhode Island as the only one retained and possibly moved to London. It lists current envoys to Austria Hungary, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Turkey, and indicates plans for further ministerial shifts.
President-elect continues to seek an attorney general. Future chief under discussion at a conference in a New York brother's house. Augusta welcomes the family as the senator is praised as a great lawyer. Pennsylvanian praised for potential secretary of state role.
Wilbur Wright set two world records at Le Mans France including the longest air time of 1 hour 38 minutes 59 seconds and the greatest height by a heavier-than-air machine. He flew 6154 miles in wind to win the Sartne Aero Club prize, enduring a dangerous gusts as thousands cheered.
In Washikan Pa early this morning Urey and two accomplices entered William J. Janes’s residence, tied him to the bed, gagged him, and searched for valuables. They removed cash and valuables while a note left by the burglars warned of their actions and identity. A gold watch later found at F W Ward’s home, tied to Jones, corroborates the burglary chain. Police pursue clues as the pair fled with loot.
New York officials claim five million dollars in Christmas money orders were sent abroad through New York Port between December 2 and December 16, the largest remittance total on record. Gunboat Hist ran aground at Figns Point jetty in the Delaware River near Newcastle, Del, today while en route from Philadelphia to Charleston. The Pennsylvania Limited train will not charge extra fare from Washington or Baltimore to Chicago. it departs Washington at 11:30 p.m. and reaches Chicago at 8:45 a.m. the next day, linking to western through trains.
The report notes ongoing uncertainties about Mr Taft accepting a promised Atlanta visit and definite timing for any appointment as Attorney General. It says Taft spoke of a desire to reform the Department of Commerce and coordinate the work of Labor and the Interstate Commerce Commission through an administrative reorganization.
Witness Herman Funke, Bayside Yacht Club member, testified he moved toward Capt. Hains after Annis was shot, but Thornton Hains held him at revolver point. Funke described six shots fired, with Hains drawing first, and recounted scene on the float as Downs urged surrender of the weapon.
Six outlaws dynamited the Farmers state Bank at Keene and the Commercial Bank of Gibbon, taking about 3,500 dollars and a wounded suspect. A running gun battle with citizens followed, with robbers firing on guards and escaping by car after a rear door retreat. A bystander and bank president were briefly fired upon during the exchange.
A former senator publicly denies accusing an attorney of lying as a physician pursues legal action seeking twenty thousand dollars in damages. The case centers on remarks about credibility and represents a dispute between a medical professional and legal counsel.
Kansas City woman died of injuries from being run down Nov 19 by the car owned by William B Ridgely former city comptroller. His wife sues for 20000 damages and Ridgely claims the car was driven by a chauffeur with no passengers. A Washington Post dispatch details later court scenes and statements in a separate divorce case involving Dr Pierce B Wilson and Mrs Wilson with Senator Wellington testifying.
The text notes Dr. Wilson a member of Dr. Coupland's church with friendly relations. Coupland stood as a reading candidate for coadjutor bishop in a recent election that produced no choice. Wilson declines comment, alleging the clergyman knows the reason for the suit, and a separate damages case against Wallington for alienation of affections is pending.
James Harron assistant city clerk in Hoboken recounts being sealed inside a small vault near the district court while offices and records lay beyond. A fellow clerk slammed the door, leaving Harron trapped for hours until Bennett heard his cries and freed him, amid fear of starvation and danger.
In dense fog near Gedney Channel the British freighter Daghestan was rammed by the Catalone. All crew were saved and picked up by the Catalone and the pilot boat New York. Catalone anchored outside the bar. Daghestan foundered with no loss of life reported.
A fire drill at Altoona High School in Dee Illinois triggered an actual blaze. The fire began in the attic under the auditorium heating pipes and spread rapidly through the building, risking extensive damage to valuable paintings. About 60 pupils evacuated as smoke filled the halls within minutes.
New York dispatch reports coroner inquest into a furnished West Twenty first Street room death due to illuminating gas. Though body showed female features, hands and feet, the deceased is identified as a man. Mrs Lena Becker 52 sought the room, and a servant found the gas death after entry. Trains and travel notices run in the same item.
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