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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1907
Page
2
Republicans faced crushing defeats in several counties as Dryden refused to concede the election. He announced withdrawal after illness, ending attempts to break a deadlock over his caucus nomination and prompting relief across the state from party harmony concerns.
Special to The Washington Port Atlantic City New Jersey February 3 Colby says Dryden withdraws and urges the legislature to elect a Senator who embodies the new idea principles and is a prominent national figure Colby praises Justice Pitney and notes Gov Stokes cannot run due to term limits Colby’s insurgents vow to oppose any candidate lacking these reform principles
Bishop Warren G Candler of the Methodist clergy, recently returned from Cuba, accuses Secretary Taft of policies that encourage disturbances and profit from insurrection. He cites a Cuba case where a stolen horse was repaid to its owner only after a rebel kept the animal, reflecting broader grievances toward US actions and the rebel profits amid the “forty acres and a mule” dream.
Over 100 traveling salesmen from business houses across the United States meet in Pittsburg on February 3 and form the Travelers' Home Club of the United States. The group aims to curb abuses faced by traveling public and uses part of dues to endow hospitals for sick or injured members. Elected officers include President E. A. Saltsman of Dayton, vice presidents F. W. Dewey, B. H. C. Mercer, R. S. Latta, N. W. Hunt, A. H. Wilson, and T. P. Kenney as secretary treasurer. Charles E. Moninger of Washington, Pa.
Special to The Washington Post George J Grammer vice president of the New York Central Lines West lies critically ill at Presbyterian Hospital after a relapse believed fatal within hours His son reports a rally and the attending doctor sees no immediate danger Two weeks earlier Grammer had surgery for jaundice a rare and extreme medical measure in his case
New Orleans reports engineer George Coburn of McComb City Miss drowned after his engine sank in Lake Pontchartrain when a draw bar danger signal was obscured by fog. Fireman escaped by jumping. The draw was open for a passing schooner. both crew failed to see caution signals. Three men arrested for operating unlicensed bats and tied to walking bars in southeast New Jersey area. they face arraignment in Police Court.
Senator John Fairfield Dryden of New Jersey withdrew his name for re-election after doctors warned him that continued strain could trigger a general breakdown. He is at his Washington home and doctors advised he skip a Trenton conference to rest. Frank Briggs of Trenton may emerge as the main beneficiary of the deadlock ending.
Secretary of War Taft ordered the upper United States arsenal grounds near Pittsburg transferred for park use. The parcel fronts Butler Street feet Penn Avenue and Thirty-ninth Fortieth Streets at a third of a mile. Congressman Burke revealed an old law, allowing rental of 6 dollars yearly, and the 23 acre plot will be turned over to the city with immediate beautification work planned.
Chicago reports fewer new fever and contagious disease cases today than any day since the epidemic began. New cases include 3 fever, 236 diphtheria, and 19 miscellaneous diseases, compared with last year’s 407 fever, 67 diphtheria, and 59 miscellaneous. Seven deaths were recorded today.
Pittsburg February 4 The board of governors of the Crucible Club extended invitations to Pierpont Morgan Andrew Carnegie Senator Joseph Foraker Speaker Joseph Cannon and James McCrea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad to attend the next dinner of the club next month. The club resembles the Gridiron Club of Washington and counts prominent financial political and professional figures among its members.
Nellie Seaman, wife of a man found shot dead in their home, is in custody awaiting an inquest in Poughkeepsie. The husband, over sixty, lived with a wife about twenty years younger. Police learned of the shooting hours after the incident occurred overnight.
Members of the Washington Geneval Union Universal es and Restaurant Employes Association will host their grand annual ball at Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening in February. The twenty nine year old union, formed in Geneva to aid hotel and restaurant staff, promises a large turnout with the Marine Band Orchestra providing music. Dancing continues late. a supper will be served during the intermission. Washington officers include President Axel E. Johnson, Corresponding Secretary John Hagles, Treasurer Nelson Gardner, Comptroller and Agent W J Lyness, Sergeant at Arms John B Nicasverband, Distributer Appelsednd, and Medical Adviser Dr Fisk gin.
More than 600 boys aged ten to sixteen attended a moving picture review and a talk by Rev H G Dudley at the Northeast Temple. The program, under the Young Men's Christian Association, emphasized honesty courage and bravery. The venue was crowded and the audience gave strong applause during the film.
Brig Gen Samuel S Holabird U S Army retired died at his Washington home after a short illness aged 94. He served in the Mexican War Indian Wars Civil War and rose to quartermaster general in 1883. Survived by son William of Chicago and daughter Mrs Paul von Kurowsky. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 2 pm, interment Soldiers Home. Born June 16 1826 in Canaan Connecticut and West Point graduate 1849. He authored a translation of Grand Military Operations by Jomini.
G Sinclair Moulton a prominent hotel man and president of the Park Gate Hotel Company committed suicide with a pistol at the Grand Union Hotel between noon Saturday and today. He suffered gastritis and left letters for his wife and friends. He had long worked in hotels including the Parker House the Adirondacks Hotel Ampersand and Manhattan Square Hotel which he recently gained control of.
A Maryland Medical Journal analysis links Washington typhoid deaths to rural sources in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia noting Potomac waters polluted by those states population 4 001 028 with 2010 typhoid deaths two and a half times higher in Maryland non Baltimore areas. It argues Washington should expect higher rates until water is purified and warns malaria is not a death cause.
Policeman Calhoun from the Second precinct watched two suspicious baskets in a vacant lot near Third and I Streets Southwest and arrested Thomas L. Grady alias Underwood as he climbed a fence loaded with chickens and vegetables. Grady, a repeat offender, was found with a revolver linked to a December robbery. A string of small larcenies on Third Street prompted charges of housebreaking and petit larceny, with arraignment set for police court. Grady is tied to Henry Williams alias Brown, jailed in 1906 for burglary on K Street Northwest.
New York police report Samuel Kenvin of 225 East Ninety ninth street attempted suicide at the Hotel Raleigh using a gas burner after writing farewell letters. He registered under the alias Burke Williams of Peekskill, plugged room cracks with paper, and was found unconscious but revived by entry time. Magistrate Finn sent him to Bellevue for sanity testing at Jefferson Market Police Court.
Mrs Donald Cameron reported her $1200 Victoria car stolen from in front of her residence at 21 Madigan Place while waiting for a chauffeur from National Automobile Company. The car reappeared muddy but undamaged near First and D streets northeast, towed to the garage, as an employee reported the return. John Hatton, 22, filed a charge after a quarrel at 33 Studd Alley lodging house, alleging he grabbed a worn army musket and fired a powder shot, injuring his own arm. police advised obtaining a warrant.
The Soldiers and Sailors' Home board elected officers at their last meeting. President Col B F Chase vice president Col E R Campbell secretary Col Israel W Stone chaplain J H Bradford. They discussed a $20000 bill for a new home now before the Senate District Committee with Senator Galinger reportedly favoring the measure after inspecting the current building. Snowstorm Rages in Montana disrupts flight and train service in Billings on February 3.
The 11th annual Columbia University Alumni Association dinner in Washington marked by elected officers, a telegram from Nicholas Murray Butler, and toasts. Speakers including Prof Brander Matthews praised Columbia’s growth and debt, noting 5,000 students, 60 faculty, and strong interuniversity programs with Yale.
Henry E Hooker a traveling salesman of 216 Clark Avenue Chicago reported to the police that while aboard the steamer Washington from Norton to this city his stateroom was entered and his clothing rifled while asleep. He says $37 and a quantity of jewelry were stolen.
James Casey of Holmes Baking Company was found semiconscious in a bathroom at 1600 Fatreet northwest after a gas jet was left on full. Police say he acted despondently following a money dispute with his wife. he refused to promise not to repeat the act, but Mrs. Casey said she would watch him.
Cold wave intensifies across Upper Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys and the British Northwest with temperatures from 19 to 80 degrees below zero. Atlantic coast and South cloudy with modest falls in temperature. West of the Rockies partly cloudy with scattered rains. interior valleys and Plains expect snow Monday. rain in Gut and South Atlantic States. general snow or rain east of the Mississippi Tuesday with rising temperatures. Winds: New England and Middle Atlantic fresh northwest. South Atlantic fresh northeast. East Gulf coast fresh southeast. West Gulf coast fresh and variable. Mississippi River stages near Memphis show stationary level at 403 feet. several other gages report small rises or holds. Continuous temperature readings and sunshine hours recorded through the night. notable data include midnight 37.2, 46.4, 50s, maximum 45, minimum 8.
Solemn high mass and Gregorian chants marked the dedication of the chapel at the College of the Immaculate Conception Brookland Archbishop Falconio officiated. Dominicans hosted guests including Mgr Cerretti and Fr. Dyer with a Pope blessing. chapel features Belgian carved altars and Gothic oak interior near Catholic University.
The January registry lists forty-one ships totaling 19 083 gross tons. Hawaiis leads at 6391 gross tons, built in Philadelphia for New York and Cuba Mail. President, 5218 gross tons, built in Camden for Pacific Coast Company, and Tuscan, from Sparrows Point, for Maryland Steel. Grant, 327 gross tons, admitted by purchase from Revenue Cutter Service.
The Pennsylvania Society of the District of Columbia held its regular monthly meeting at the Pythian Temple Saturday night. Col. S. R. Stratton, the president, announced the standing committees for the ensuing year. The entertainment committees outlined a programme including piano solos by Miss Mabel Linton and Prof. Chernwell, baritone B. Frank Moyers, violin solo by Miss Eugenie De Guerin, contralto solo by Mins pizebody Leckie, a sketch A Pair of Lunatte, Miss Leckie, Miss Bessie Monaghai, and Edward Muth with piano solos by Miss Mabelfinton.
The family of eighteen year old John F Quandre reports he has been missing from 9% Tenth street southwest for three days. They fear foul play. Last seen he wore a blue serge suit tangy overcoat and a black derby hat. He has a light build with dark brown skin.
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