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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
Witnesses testify to sales from five dollars to five hundred dollars. A city bank deal yielded forty five thousand dollars, with seventeen thousand five hundred received from a bank for city deposits and three thousand raised for a man to keep him from Latkang Roosevelt’s. Bank examiners implicate officials as bribery, conspiracy, and graft swirl through Pittsburgh’s municipal scandal.
Proceedings reveal talk of pardons and cash for councilmen tied to a railroad ordinance affair. Witnesses accuse W A Martin of a $31,000 bank account upon release from prison and allege a network around Kleine Wasson and others manipulating city finances and political deals.
President elect Taft to celebrate first post nomination holiday with his family at the Terrett cottage in Augusta Georgia. Miss Helen Taft arrives from Bryn Mawr to join relatives as Robert Taft returns from Savannah, while Sir Horace Plankitt meets Taft to discuss conservation reports and Roosevelt’s natural resources commission. An Augusta Aiken trolley trip was considered but could not be undertaken due to travel delays.
New York December 2 Albert C Wells Harriman's secretary publicly denied reports of Earl Harriman's serious illness while he remained at home after what officials described as a slight attack. Also in Evington a mill three miles from town burned incendiary believed. loss around 1000 with no insurance and grain losses. In local entertainment news matinee prices at the Columbia Theater for Bird Whistles show headlined by George Evans.
The prosecution in the Thornton J Hains murder case offers a Ripley letter to show premeditation in the killing of William Annis by Capt Peter Hains. Testimony includes a second letter destroyed by Ripley and a sworn police statement that Hains vowed to go down in hell and slug Annis again. The defense draws on the letters to challenge the court's earlier rulings as the trial progresses.
New details place Tanning at his former Bay Ridge address before October. He left for Sweden with wife and two children after selling furniture and turning over his lease to Mrs Mary Olsen. Prosecution may call Mrs Claudia Hains as a key witness. trial schedule adjusts with a plan for night sessions dropped. The oil trust ruling targets Waters Pierce, Standard, and Republic with a large fine debate and ongoing testimony in St Louis and New York.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Standhard Company of Indiana, Republican Company of Ohio, and Waters-Pierce Company of Missouri conspired to monopoly oil business in Missouri and fined each $30,000. Waters-Pierce may continue if it proves independence by March 11. The decision, unanimous among seven judges, marks a sweeping end to illegal commercial combinations. Hadley and Governor Volk hailed it as decisive.
Mrs Frank Bradley awoke to a burglar in her library. She chased the man through the house and out a window, grabbing his hair as he fled. The thief dropped a purse containing $158 and escaped, leaving a bloody tangle of red hair in the night.
Copenhagen reports burglars looted the historic Roedkilde cathedral last night, taking many gold and silver wreaths insignia and shields from the tombs of King Christian and Queen Louise and other royal memorials sent by European crowned heads and Danish cities.
In Columbus Ohio Charles P Taft states no agreement with Senator Dick and supports a caucus for Republican unity. He favors protective tariffs, navy expansion, and stronger merchant marine, urging voters to check records before choosing the next U.S. senator. Burton denies reports of threats and says he never criticized Herrick. Taft invites Dick to help if wanted. Port Want Ada ad copy ends.
William J. Buchanan sails as special commissioner to visit Venezuela from the cruiser North Carolina to study the crisis, report to the State Department, and press for a peaceful solution and possible U S recognition of Gomez's government. The move follows resumed friendly ties, Dutch and Brazilian diplomacy, and prompts for warship presence at La Guaira.
Former American minister to the Argentine republic and key architect of the US Argentina reciprocity compact is portrayed as a critic of reopening relations with Venezuela and as a crucial figure in Central and South American diplomacy. His career includes roles in Panama, multiple commissions, and a 1900s mission to Colombia amid the Panama debt settlement after separation from Colombia.
Oakland man Deep-Peter Claudianes was found guilty of dynamiting the home of former Supervisor James L Gallagher’s star witness in the San Francisco libber cases and was sentenced to life in prison. The jury returned the verdict on the first ballot after eight minutes. Claudianes waived appeal and started for San Quentin tonight.
Belgrade December 23 The Serbian Women's League received a reply to a message sent to President elect William H Taft The note expresses deep sympathy and interest in the justifiable movement of the women of Servia to support national ideals It states that the love and sympathy of all American women are on your side
Rome December 2 The Pope received Bishop Richard Scanell of Omala in private audience and announced that all customary Christmas and New Year greetings receptions are suspended this year. Physicians advise against unnecessary fatigue for the Pope.
Foreign Minister Van Swinderen announced to Parliament the revocation by the Venezuelan government of the transshipment decree and ending the blockade. Castro, claiming undisputed rule, disbelieves reports and remains unmoved as Dutch actions are praised. Venezuela plans provisional relief pending talks while German and Dutch observers note mixed signals.
Lisbon announces a new cabinet led by Dr W De Lima former foreign affairs minister. The lineup includes Cabral minister of justice Anthero minister of finance Nunes minister of war Carto minister of marine Featas minister of public works. The prior cabinet resigned after regenerator party withdrawal.
Justice Wright of the district supreme court issues a harsh arraignment calling the actions of the accused vulgar indecency. He argues that the constitution does not grant a right to speak or print and that citizens must obey court mandates even amid errors.
The document presents opinions on the scope of free speech, arguing for the state’s role in regulating speech to preserve social order and to prevent anarchy, while questioning whether tribunals are the proper bodies to decide such issues. It cites constitutional concerns and the balance between federal and state powers.
The court condemns Samuel Gompers to a year’s imprisonment while John Mitchell and Morris Morrison receive heavy bail. The judge denounces the defendants as insolent and defiant, citing violations of labor law and the contested nature of the case amid a gathered crowd of labor supporters and officials.
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