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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Mitchell goes to Indianapolis while Morrison remains in office amid a wave of letters and telegrams to the White House. Labor leaders denounce Judge Wright’s ruling, pledge appeals, and call for free press and constitutional rights amid widespread support for Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison.
Almas Temple members provide one thousand well fed Christmas baskets to homes in need, each with ham flour canned goods and coffee along with tickets to ensure delivery. Salvation Army serves 300 families with baskets of turkeys chickens and staples. Associated Charities name families. Christmas treats planned at barracks for children.
San Francisco dispatch reports the sentence for Abraham Kheuf, convicted of bribing former Supervisor Jgonaud to vote for an overhead trolley franchise for United Railways, postponed until next Tuesday. Judge Lawler delayed to consider defense motions and affidavits after a third continuance since December 10 when Kheuf was found guilty.
Prominent labor leaders argue that attempts to censure press and speech in Bucks case violate constitutional rights. They contend court decrees restricting publication or discussion are void when they conflict with free expression and the press.
Grand Master elect W. S. Carter of the Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen reacts to Justice Wright’s district court ruling finding Gompers Mitchell and Morrison guilty. Carter argues the court’s animus reflects intemperate language and promotes the theory of class conscious political action, predicting Congress will intervene when the party in power wishes.
Alabama United Mine Workers officers filed a telegram to President Roosevelt protesting the conviction and sentence of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. They argued the punishment violated the Constitution and barred free press and speech. Signed by district and international leaders of the union.
Denver observer reports William D. Haywood former Western Federation of Miners secretary treasurer currently lecturing for socialism. He calls the DC Supreme Court sentence of Gompers Mitchell and Morrigan one of the strongest factors in uniting organized labor and predicts the reversal of the decision by the court of appeals.
Secretary Straus says fully one third of immigrants arrive under false representations and plans a conference with labor leaders to spread accurate information. He cites ship company agents as a major source of misleading ideas and outlines steps to correct euro as the record notes. Receivers of Norfolk and Southern authorized to borrow to meet obligations in Norfolk Virginia.
Americans including David Lubin and William Hill attend the general assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome Italy. The building is a marble palace with ornate interiors and a simple exterior. Firefighter David Mullen rescues Mrs Alice Looker from a burning five floor building at 123 West Street, becoming hero of the day as flames trail from her window and he carries her down the ladder despite severe burns.
Mrs George von L Meyer wife of the Postmaster General has arranged a Christmas entertainment for Post Office Department officials and employes. Invitations were sent to all staff their wives and children. The event today at 1 pm in the New Masonic Temple features Marine Band moving pictures pantomime games and a large illuminated Christmas tree. Every child under 12 will receive a present. Refreshments will follow.
Informational note describes a class of persistent headaches linked to kidney inflammation and toxin buildup. Fulton’s Renal Compound is claimed to reduce renal inflammation, reopen tubules, and restore function, with hot baths and wineafing aiding uraemic relief. literature offers free bulletins and recovery notices.
New York dispatch reports the Earl of Granard, betrothed to Miss Beatrice Mills, arriving on the Adriatic from Southampton. Also on board were Howard Gould, Prince Poetrocokine, Sir Thomas Fir banks, Sir Ed Stewart Hichardson and Lady Richardson, the Duchess ella Revere, and the Comte de Strour.
Weather report from Mount Weather noting a warm air stratum about half a mile up, surface temperatures around 39 and 22 degrees, northwest surface wind, and strong westerlies two miles up. Storm centered over the northern lake region with rain in the lower lake region and Ohio valley, followed by clearing and generally fair weather west of the Mississippi. Forecast continues westward movement with rain Friday in Atlantic states, then clearing and mild temperatures across western and central areas. Winds shift along coasts with variable intensities. steamers to Europe face southwest to westerly winds. Continuous data across times show temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine metrics.
Pittsburg detectives for the Voters League say at least 176000 dollars were swindled from the city by councilmen through banks chosen as depositories. A second raid and numerous arrests are planned, with trials expected in February. Mayor Guthrie defends the finance committee and asserts funds remain safe.
Frank R. Miller a 23 year old express company driver was arrested by Central Office Detectives Evang Cox and O'Dea on grand larceny charges after jewelry valued at 3500 from Kalle An derston was recovered from his room. The theft reportedly occurred after Miller visited an Anderson home on November 22 to fetch a trunk.
Postmaster Barnes reports record holiday mail handling in Washington with thousands of letters parcels and books dispatched in a four hour period. Cashier Merritt notes stamp revenues rose from about seven thousand to eight thousand dollars daily. Special delivery letters arrive at about one hundred per day as express services push a busier season. A local office reports daily business up 300 packages versus last year.
Special to The Washington Post reports Gov. Hokesmith received a diamond studded watch from Georgia convicts as a Christmas token for abolition reforms. The gift, purchased with extra time earnings, includes a note hailing the reform of the convict lease system. A watch charm was also sent to Senator T. B. Felder, chair of the legislative committee that exposed the abuses.
President elect Taft is expected to veto the tariff bill if the Senate makes major changes, while advocates push protection for industries facing foreign competition and raise revenue for government. Tariff framers met to prepare a measure for a March special session, with the Ways and Means subcommittee resuming daily meetings. The plan faces a strong Senate fight over duties, and Taft is said to press the bill through with minimal alterations.
Gen Edg M Marble, once commissioner of patents and a longtime Interior Department clerk since 1976, died at his Hammond Court home at 9 yesterday morning after a two day illness from a stroke. Born November 13 188 in Cato New York he served in the Civil War with the Third Michigan Infantry as adjutant and later pursued law at Hamilton College New York City.
Gen Marble long served the Interior Department as law clerk and Assistant Attorney General before becoming commissioner of patents. He also performed Indian affairs duties, earning administration praise. He later practiced law in New York and Washington and for five years in patent law. He leaves a wife and two sons, with funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at his Home, Arlington burial planned.
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