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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
12
A garbled report describes a white House bid to aid uncover corrupt practices. A committee of reformers traveled with a party to pursue leads on bribe schemes, urging action by executive officials and naming various figures and banks involved.
Fragmentary notes show Taft allies and supporters in Columbus fueling campaign chatter. legislators weigh public questions as Burton’s camp considers caucus or open voting to unify Republican strength ahead of senatorial bids.
Ohio political maneuver unfolds as Burtom outlines strategy should a candidate reach 46 votes. If achieved, remaining contenders would withdraw, consolidating support and advancing the proposal. The plan centers on securing decisive backing and timing the withdrawal to maximize passage prospects.
Special to The Washington Post from Kingsville TX reports the largest ranch consolidation to date, linking 16 major Texas holdings covering about 7.4 million acres tied to a syndicate led by J P Hill, with B and Yoakum of New York cited as a committee chairperson. The border stretch runs 140 miles along the lower gulf coast as plans include dividing the property into smaller farms for colonization. Details on sponsors remain undisclosed.
Albert May bought a revolver and plotted to kill himself and Mrs May Zulauf after a heated exchange with a concerned parent. In court he admitted the pact and was lectured, released, and later confronted by investigators and police. The case centers on a planned double tragedy halted by a parent and ensuing legal proceedings.
Nyack residents witnessed a hysterical doomsday vigil led by Prophet Spangler and high priestess Mrs Murdoch. A warrant for common nuisance was issued. by noon the white robed group dispersed after the failed revelation and departure of Spangler.
Virginia City, Bent, Dec 2. A week of seismic activity culminates in a severe quake at 20 this afternoon. The electric plant stopped, darkness blankets the town, and telephones fail. Over the past week more than 36 shocks have cracked buildings, loosened plaster, and alarmed residents.
John D Rockefeller defends benevolent trust and cooperative giving for education while praising Andrew Carnegie and the Catholic Church's efficient fund use. He recalls Dr Harper’s role at the University of Chicago, notes investors’ demands for personal interviews, and describes a structured process for evaluating charitable appeals.
William A Dolph a wealthy Memphis lumber dealer disappeared November 11. In San Francisco he regained his balance, drew a firm draft, and wrote to partners and wife. Delph denied embezzlement while his partner sought his release on habeas corpus. He recalls traveling spurts and buying clothes in Kansas City, then found himself penniless and hungry.
In Peoria on December 21 Frank Keiffer was chased by a large lean wolf from a timber yard to his home. He fired through a window, shooting the animal in the brain, ending the wild wolf sighting after years in the area.
United States cruiser North Carolina 160 miles from Curacao bound for La Guaira carries special commissioner W. I. Buchanan as Venezuela under President Gomez invites exiles to return and clears prisons. The Zulia brings eighteen former political prisoners to Willemstad Curacao where crowds cheer the exiles and leaders pledge harmony with curacao authorities.
Prof George Hempl of Stanford says deciphered 69 of 8000 Etruscan inscriptions prove Etruscans and Latins share a common origin, undermining the idea of distinct peoples. He asserts Trojan descendants founded Etruscan settlements and that his findings will reshape Latin history and etymology. Dr Jordan of Stanford notes the discovery could alter views of Rome and Greece.
Chicago citizens gathered in a mass meeting led by Willam J Calhoun to defend Rudewitz a Russian refugee facing extradition on charges of arson robbery and murder The defense argued Rudewitz is a political refugee and urged presenting the case to the State Department also speaking were Walter Lescher Rabbi Emil Hirsch and Ttev Jenkin Lloyd Jones Resolutions called for stricter extradition procedures to require federal court review of extradition cases.
Havana reports New Year marks start of the army of pacification evacuation with about 960 Marines and accompanying units sailing from Camp Columbia and Guanajay. By April 1 most troops expected to depart leaving a Cuban model camp for Guerta's army.
Granddaughters of former President Tyler narrowly escape death after an alcohol lamp exploded in their home. Alfred Mies and Muss Juhin Tyler, daughters of Lyon G Tyler, were lighting the lamp when it exploded. They both acted quickly to smother the blaze, averting serious injuries.
Mrs Roosevelt and four children Misa Ethel Kermit Quentin Arcine left Washington Navy Yard Saturday aboard the naval yacht Sylph for a Potomac cruise. The party reached Point Lookout yesterday and will return with the yacht today.
Investigators from the Engineer Department have traced overcharges in asphalt work on city streets to a faulty measurement method implemented last June. The Brennan Construction Company faces charges of overpayment, with the district alleging the plant’s measuring system underpinned by a Davis Commission proposal caused the excess. Officials and contractors debate responsibility as a formal report awaits the engineer commissioners’ action.
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