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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1908
Page
1
In a tense New York political split, Odell faces factional bitterness as Taft's backers push Hughes ally Parsons into prominence. The piece outlines Odell and Quigg strategizing to reshape the Empire State delegation, with Parsons rising amid internal party tensions and editorials labeling Hughes a controversial figure.
Tokyo Diet hearings reveal War Minister says military plans target the wider Pacific region. Washington’s immigration reply praised as satisfactory, easing talks. Manila fortification plan shifts naval focus to Manila Bay, with Corregidor and nearby islands protected. Vancouver scene heats as laborer arming threat surfaces and a push for educational testing for industrial workers gains momentum. Real estate lender Rawlings advertises mortgage rates at 4, 5, and per cent.
Not guilty by reason of insanity in the Stanford Ware murder Thaw is committed to the State Hospital for the Criminally Insane at Matteawan after a tense jury verdict. He leaves the Tombs for the asylum while his wife and counsel debate further legal moves as public sentiment sways.
Pari reports on a Parisian reaction to a Ssechenyl-Vanderbilt wedding rehearsal. Ernest Charles attacks Franco American alliances citing wealth without refinement, labeling American heiresses marriages as commercial transactions and criticizing the pairings as ostentatious folly.
London February 1 The Association for the Prevention of Premature Burial reports progress for the year with thirteen cases of premature burial notified to authorities and forty seven cases prevented. From available information it seems probable hundreds lie buried in suspended animation.
William Fife, famed yacht designer, was seriously injured at Fairla shipyard while supervising Sir Thomas Lipton’s new racing yacht. He fell from the deck into the hold, struck his head, and was carried to his home still unconscious the following morning.
Boston man Tom Lawson bets $75,000 Roosevelt will win a third term and possibly a four term. He pledges to cover any challenger and predicts Johnson as the Democratic nominee with Bryan support. Lawson says he would donate $376,000 to charity if Roosevelt wins and promises a wave of Roosevelt sentiment across the nation.
Emperor William laments the departure of Mrs. Tower the American ambassador's wife calling her the Von Moltke of Berlin society and praising her role in making social life in the German capital brilliant. Mrs Tower plans a flower ball in late February with Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Germany expected.
A pamphlet circulating privately describes members by Christian names and private details, triggering libel concerns at a London club with a large American membership. The committee seeks to calm tensions as some members threaten legal action while many British and American society women sail for America this week ahead of London's spring season.
A papal aide, Mersanto Paolo, reportedly dismissed by the Pope for diverting American donor funds. He calls out media as the story spreads a calumny while Vatican officials have not officially denied the report. The piece notes sensational coverage and unclear verification.
Breeches buoy crews pluck sixteen aboard as the Puritan pounds the Long Island shore. The captain and mate stay aboard awaiting safety, while tugs stand by. Nearby, the Pythian, torn from her harbor anchorage in a southeast gale, drifts toward rocks as crews are saved or attempt escape in rough seas.
L Horace A New, cashier of Capital State Bank, which failed last week in Boise Idaho, was arrested on a forgery charge. Reports say forged notes totaling at least $30,000 have been presented, with initial forgeries traced to Kansas City and Omaha banks.
J H Small and Sons announce Washington and New York service with Baltimore and Return at 1.25. Frequent weekly trains every Saturday and Sunday. All trains both ways on most days except the Royal Limited. City offices at 1417 G St and 419 Penna Ave.
In a dramatic city crisis, Manuel Infante is wounded while police kill three assailants. A fourth ends his life in prison as the queen attempts to shield princes. The turmoil leaves the capital in terror while Manuel may rule with the queen acting as regent.
King Carlos I and Crown Prince Luís Filipe were shot down in Lisbon as riots spread across the city. Queen Amelie aided the Crown Prince’s life while Infante Manuel was wounded. a Spaniard named Cordova is alleged among the killers. Police seized the regicides as chaos paralyzed the capital and fears of revolution rose amid reports of plots and arms caches.
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