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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
20
Hughes endorses tariff revision and calls for an expert commission to probe schedules. He praises the president, casts his administration as a party asset, and urges imprisonment of corporate officers. He advocates labor protection and commerce regulation, and opposes socialism.
Fragmented campaign rhetoric outlines positions on publicity for contributors and reform measures. Speech references railroad regulation, federal oversight, and party unity with emphasis on suffrage and government ownership debates. Several named figures and locations appear, reflecting a party rally style.
Beaver Falls Pennsylvania January 31, Miss Vella Wille seventeen and Robert Patterson twenty two, Geneva College students, drowned on Beaver River skating with fifty others as ice broke. Patterson tried to reach Wille, refusing to save himself alone. others threw rope and pulled them free but failed. Bodies recovered.
Tornado forged a path about twenty miles wide and miles long, killing six and injuring many as it destroyed homes and livestock In Buln and nearby districts. News crews and physicians were sent to aid survivors as families faced devastation from the storm. Local farms and residences suffered near total ruin with farms and stores leveled, and surrounding towns reported heavy damage and calls for assistance.
George M Williamson led a two day auction offering office editions and association copies. Notable items included George Washington’s copy of Don Quixote, autographed title pages and bookplate, and a rare Deacon Brodie four act play. Most offerings were limited editions or presentation copies by Stevenson and other authors, with several high prices achieved before the sale closed at noon.
After nearly twelve hours the jurors remained split eight to four on Thaw insanity grounds. Justice Dowling ordered the jury locked in and adjourned for the night. District Attorney Jerome warned against speculation, fearing a third trial may be needed, possibly in another New York jurisdiction.
Jacob Flowjerfett, a fed scientist twice charged with manslaughter in the December 18, 144 killing of Frank D Cramer, pleaded guilty to simple assault and battery before Judge Schenck in Somerville New Jersey. He was sentenced to five months in jail after the judge rejected manslaughter and noted the deadly struggle and injuries Cramer inflicted on Flowjerfett's household. prosecutors indicated further trials could follow as witnesses testified to the chaotic events and a lingering ring blade was shown in court.
In Knenville Pennsylvania Mrs Nannie Oliver failed to obtain a divorce from William J Oliver after testifying a long relationship and travel with him. The jury returned a verdict in ten minutes finding against her claims and she seeks $150 000 in damages. She had admitted marrying another woman in Rue s ville after the suit.
New York State Attorney General asks court to discontinue the case against the trust and to dissolve its contracts with other firms. He seeks to oust the alleged price fixing trust from New York, claiming the matter requires ending the suit. Counsel for the Amen company opposed the motion as the judge reserved ruling.
An early notice from Homestead mills states the 23 inch and Unity 3 ne mills will resume operations in fall Monday morning. The 35 and 40 inch mills will reopen, along with 38 inch indigo mills, supporting 7000 workers as Puishing Valse and Construction Camping resume on Monday or Tuesday.
Count Lazrio Szerhensi and his Amer san bride Miss Gladys are visiting Washington for social events. They will be hosted by Baron Wulmerle at the Austrian Embassy and entertained by the Austrian Ambassador during their stay. The couple, whose marriage last Monday was a feature of society, postponed departure to February 1 and plan further visits before leaving. They reside at the villa of Harry Payne Whitney on Long Island and Nelson O Shaughnessy is expected to join the count and countess for the stay.
Budapest reports a 35 million credit received from New York by the Hungarian Dissent and Exchange Bank for the account of Count and Countess Laszlo Szechenyi. Laszlo Szechenyi married in New York on January 27 to the daughter of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. Lee Page also mentioned for a prize tied to the best menu for Sunday meals.
The American sixteen battleships passed the Magellan Strait entrance amid fog and thick weather, heading to Punta Arenas for a five day visit. Officials and the British cruiser Spitfire already in port prepared to welcome the fleet as Cape Possession and Velag Pom lighthouse relayed word of the approach.
New York motion men Kell and Kelly were convicted of manslaughter in the second degree for a fatal streetcar incident. Kell received from two years six months to one year in prison. Kelly was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
Wilkes Barre judges preside as Stroudsburg officials receive fifteen month terms in the eastern penitentiary for conspiracy tied to last November’s election. Carron James Caffery Davnek Callahan Willam Connell and four Monahan members of Preston Hanover township election board returned votes for a leading Republican, exposing irregularities in the county.
An explosion in the shrapnel department at the United States arsenal in Frankford injures two men seriously and three others lightly. John O McMullen Charles Fullerton and Elmer J Lee are among the seriously hurt. The blast occurred in a drill press room where twelve men were at work and rattled nearby buildings as workers fled to exits, with all escaping.
Pittsburg reports deny that Mrs Magee widow of Senator Chris J Magee plans marriage to Court time of Home and say she does not know the count and has no marriage plans. She is in Europe and expected back for a memorial fountain dedication honoring her late husband and Augustus St Gaudens work, with details on Page 6.
Special to The Washington Post reports six accused Holy Ghosters, three men and three women from Philadelphia, were arraigned at Tombs Court before Magistrate Butts on multiple penal code violations. They professed deep religious devotion as they awaited counsel and were escorted by officers. one witness described the group as following Jesus Christ.
Adtices from Honolulu state the Capadese government will curb Japanese emigration to Hawaii with new limits. The regulation, taking effect February 1, allows only those with immediate family in Hawaii to apply for relocation. Officials note 70,000 Japanese already in Hawaii and warn that up to 500,000 more could be affected by the tightened rules.
Reports from Tabriz show insurgents in control of the town as numbers surge. European residents shelter in place under siege orders with urgent appeals to the Russian consul. Persian frontier governance falters while authorities struggle to restore order amid widespread panic and disrupted traffic.
Portguese reports of bombs and daggers found in Santa Barbara and other places hint at a wider plot. A decree expanding powers of magistrates in political crimes will be gazetted, and officials prepare to act against instigators of the uprising.
London Jan 31 The Earl of Carrington President of the Board of Trade spoke at Lanedon defending American and imported beef for the army. He warned protectionists that feeding the army on home bred meat would raise the annual army budget by about $700,000 and pledged no change to the law allowing Canadian cattle. He argued British cattle interests are vast and dangerous to risk by imports during a disease threat.
A detective agency reports that the Mexican government has agreed to surrender Walker Brittain Conn Walker to American authorities for extradition. The suspect has been at large since a nine month chase ending with his arrest in Lower Jaliffenia.
In Litchfield Indiana on January 21 two brothers James Lipsy aged 34 and Jarree Lipsy 18 are dead or dying after a joint decision to end their lives with the same revolver. The incident follows reports of a business dispute and despairing calls to action as the brothers faced mounting strain. Local authorities investigate as the community mourns the Lipsy family.
Roosevelt returns to critics, asserts administration not responsible for recent financial disturbances, condemns stock gambling and street speculators, urges repeal or modification of anti trust and labor laws. Democratic and Republican lawmakers clash as the president’s message is read in both chambers. The audience applauds and lawmakers debate printing thousands of copies.
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