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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1908

Page

18

Fire Strikes St Cuthbert Off Nova Scotia Coast

The British steamer St Cuthbert bound from Antwerp to New York caught fire in a gale and snow off the Nova Scotia coast. Elmer Cymric sent distress, rescuing 37 aboard while the St Cuthbert was abandoned and left to sink after seacocks were opened. Several crew were saved. others were lost as the vessel burned and drifted toward Boston seas.

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Hitchcock Trial Put Off

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Raymond H Ter Fon Wo Savage John So Beachers Teromes Woitecfs

Burglars arrested after New York spree report

Police report a group of suspects linked to a series of burglaries in Manhattan and surrounding areas. Authorities say the men targeted multiple residences and shops, with bursts of activity concentrated over several nights. Detectives pursue charges as investigations continue.

Germany Ahead in Patents in year totals implied by OCR

The article states Germany leads in patent activity with total patent grants over the past year and expenditure figures. It notes counts of applications and patents issued, including references to 10 countries and a large number of patents overall. The text is garbled but asserts Germany’s strong patent output across multiple regions.

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Bonus for Pullman men at Chicago plant

The Pullman Palace Car Company distributed 314800 dollars among 370 service department employees. Each conductor and porter who stayed on full pay during 1897 and escaped demerits received a one month salary bonus. The company plans yearly one month pay bonuses for those with clean records.

Chicago Pullman Palace Car Company Itseir Service Department

Women Smoke Ban Sparks Public Debate in City

The city passes an ordinance forbidding women to smoke in public places but Mayor McLean asserts aldermen cannot enforce it. The measure targets hotel restaurant and venue proprietors for allowing women customers to light up, drawing protests and questions of authority.

New York

Judge in Workhouse Aims to Follow Golden Rule

Police Judge Austin sentences two men and a woman in a disorder case to workhouse confinement. The court records detail their transport, meals, uniforms, and hours, with officials pledging a humane, reformist approach to punishment.

Waas Aieler Tte Nresembor Aus Astu Oor Cleth Price Treut Smuth Woule Smith Walter Streeter Slatheff Tl Oelock Rane York

Judge orders Heinze stock transfer in bank case

Judge rules on Heinze stock held in the old Setna Sayings and Crust Company. The ruling directs the transfer of stock and outlines its deposit and exchange with the Aetna Bank and Trust Company now controlled by Vrecenver.

Latie Mane Robert Moryans le Vetna Bank Lin Ocowler King Augustus Henze Clements Heinze Setna Aetna Banlong and Truse Vrecenver

Peary to Visit White House Next July

The report notes Commander Peary, famed Arctic explorer, plans a subsequent expedition and will be welcomed with Roosevelt in Washington. Authorities and reporters anticipate a formal reception at the White House with remarks about explorations and national pride.

In Hiding or a Fugitive as Portugal Plot Unfolds

Reports detail a fugitive opposition figure sought by police amid fears of a planned royal murder plot. Manuel II publicly declares trust in his cabinet as authorities pursue plotters, with the capital described as quiet while the manhunt continues.

Manuel II

Portugal forms new cabinet under monarchist line

President Amaral announces a new regime with a king and a cabinet including Ferreira as Premier Admiral and others. turmoil follows the assassination of the king and crown prince. Police probe links murders to a secret plotting, while foreign and royal figures arrive to offer condolences and stabilize affairs.

Portuguese King Manuel II Hands Powers To Ministers

Lisbon reports Premier Franco blamed for the political tumult that led to the king's assassination and fall from power. The new session opened with King Manuel II declaring he is inexperienced in science and politics and will rely fully on his ministers. Arrestees are being made, and censorship is tightened as police monitor suspected dissidents.

Villa Vicera Cranen Cranco de Amarno Ind Onta Franco Manuel II Lisbon Mberty Biebon

Pretender Dom Miguel Sees Grim Portugal Outlook

Dom Miguel de Braganza, Portugal's pretender, issued a cautious statement after a reported tragedy in Lisbon. He urged restraint and unity among Portuguese society to support the widow and her son. He said conditions in Portugal were graver than official reports and hinted that something serious could occur soon. He departed for Vienna via Visreggio after a week in the area.

Vienna Tebo—a Dom Miguel de Braganza Portugal Italy Visreggio Dom Miguel Lisbon

Condolences From America to Portugal King and Queen Mother

White House cablegram expressed heartfelt condolence to King Manuel II and the bereaved Queen Mother after the death of the royal father and brother. Theodore Roosevelt quoted while noting strong American sympathy for Portugal and its royal family. The Senate passed a resolution deploring the violence that killed the King and Crown Prince and requested transmission to the Portuguese government.

Prince of Wales Prince Charles of Bourbon Aosti Victor Amelie Lon Triry Oporto Tus Palece Royal Tashanta Portugal White House Manuel II Theodore Roosevelt Senate Culion Committee On Foreign Relations Senate of the United States of America United States

Russia analogizes danger from Portugal to domestic policy

A St Petersburg paper warns the government of a looming danger mirroring Portugal's unrest. The article links the plot to anarchists and condemns dictatorship while noting resistance from multiple political parties and secret channels.

St Petersburg Russia Portugal Novos Wiemi

Prayers Mix with Regicide Rumors in Africa Dispatch

A Delagoa Bay report notes Portuguese adventurers in Africa openly celebrate the negation of King Carlos and the Crown Prince. Clergy fear for safety as prayers for the assassins are reported in a church, amid rumors of unrest and political tension.

Afica Kence Cape Town Tech Delagaa Bay

Hungarian Chamber Defeats Gov on Portugal King Death

Budapest lawmakers refuse to pass a posthumous resolution honoring King Carlos. The majority voted against condolence for a monarch who abolished constitutional government and founded a dictatorship, signaling Hungary’s stance on freedom and constitutionalism.

Budapest Tech Chamber of Deputies Portugal Carlos

Griscom Cancels Rome Dinner for Duke and Duchess

The February 7 dinner in honor of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, arranged by Llova Griscom the American ambassador to Rome and Mrs Griscom, has been postponed due to court mourning.

Rome Llova Crriscom Griscom

Charles W Morse Fined For Jury Roll Incident

New York February 3 Charles W Morse longtime banker and trust official appeared as a juror in Supreme Court trial term Part EA. When his name was called he did not answer to Morse and Justice Lord fined him one hundred dollars for contempt of court.

York Charles W Morse Supreme Court Morse Justice Lord

Funeral of Mrs Yenaga in New York

Funeral services were held today for Mrs Ellen M Yenaga widow of Antonie Yanaga and grandmother of the present Duke of Manchester at the Church of the Transfiguration. The Duchess of Manchester and Lady Rae were the chief mourners. Present were Ogger Mills Jacob Astor Kernochan Vanderbilt descendants and Mrs Post. The Rev Dr Houghton read the Episcopal burial service and the choir sang Peace Perfect Peace and Now the Laborers Tass is Oer. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

New York Ellen M Yenaga Antonie Yanaga Duke of Manchester Duchess of Manchester Lady Rae Ogger Mills Johm Jacob Astor J P Kernochan Fredj W Vanderbilt Harry B Holland William K Vanderbilt Wilam Post Alfred G Vanderbilt Houghton Kaye Dmits Yznaga Woodlawn

British Warships Off Interference Not Planned

British and Spanish actions in Portugal raise talk of joint intervention to restore order. Lisbon reports indicate the second squadron heads west while not planning to reach the Tagus unless Portugal’s crisis worsens. Officials warn internal affairs interference is unlikely, though protection of British subjects remains possible if needed.

Spain Joe Lisbon Miniater Britain Powers Portugal Gibraltar Wishon Tagus London Great Britam Great Britain

Foraker in Defeat Taft Body Is Recognized

Columbus February 3 The Republican State central committee recognized the Baker committee aligned with Taft’s control of party affairs in Ohio. Three rival committees contest supremacy in Cuyahoga County over presidential honors. The state action may lead to courts to decide which is controlling.

Roosevelt Committee Taft Columbus Ohio Republican State Central Committee Baker Cuyehog Cuyahoga County Onlo Harvey Mats J Senator Foraker Roosevelt Cuyshoge County State Central Committee Baker Committee J M Matthews Cleveland Oie Committee Aay

Treasure Quest Ends as Divers Quit Vessel Salvage

Americans seeking 3.9 million from the sunken silken vessel Golder Gate abandon the hunt. The ship sank off the Mexican coast near Fort Manzanillo on July 4 while traveling from San Francisco to New York carrying 18000 in gold. Only half was recovered earlier, and a concession for recovery is held by Phillips and partners. Previous attempts failed when pumping gear was swept away. a new effort awaits fresh pumps.

Merica City Golder Gate United States Manzinillo New York San Francisco JE Philips Denver OC R Johnston Wilmington Dei F Phillips Phiadelpha and

Blood of Japanese Labor Plot Shocks Colorado City

Local readers report a mass meeting in Denver forming a Peril Exclusion League aimed at driving yellow labor from America. Organizers urge action, calling for bloodshed to force Congress to address the Japanese and Chinese labor issue amid denouncements. A separate incident: a coal truck crash in Long Island City injured Edward Mazurka, who sustained bruises and a cut leg. he was treated and sent home in his wooden leg.

Spreial Washington Denver Colo Colorado Peril Exclusion League America Pees Congress RP Croskey Pacific Coast Washington Port Edward Mazurka Long Island City Vandeventer Steinnzs Avenues Mazurka Betowski St Johns Hospital

Salem Doubts Authenticity of London Flag Purported from Chesapeake

Salem residents question a London flag claimed to belong to Dan James Lawrence of the Chesapeake. They recall past loyalties to Captain Lawrence’s lineage and note the flag’s link to the reburial of his body in Halifax and the 1800s era of flags. Salem folk consult the London flat and New Jersey Historical Society for verification.

Boston Doulix London James New Jersey Historical Society

SHOPS OPEN FOR 1900 MEN AT NEW YORK CENTRAL

After a brief shutdown the New York Central Railroad Company shops at Albany resumed operations and about 1900 men were put to work. In Massachusetts the Magee Furnace plant in Millbury reopened after a two week shutdown, with a four day week and about 25 workers back at the mills.

New York Central Raiiroad Company Albany Boston Millbury Mass

Bryan Says Clergy Now Want Him to Speak at Conferences

Nebraska candidate William Jennings Bryan says clergy who opposed him now invite him to address conferences, calling it a hopeful sign. He notes that voters should instruct delegates and that nomination depends on Democratic choice, while praising ministers for showing interest. Bryan traveled from Philadelphia to Reading, Pa.

Nebraska Orb Otera Del Democratic Party Brian

Lewis Succeeds Mitchell as UWA Leader

Special to The Weehn ton Pat Indianapolis Feb 3 Ton J Tenis the anti administration candidate for president of the United Wire Workers of America was declared elected today but by a vote far lower than expected. Lents received 64,000 plus votes while William B Wilson the administration of Mitchell candidate received 24,472. Lewis spoke urging conservatism yet defending labor rights and pledging to set fears aside while uniting workers to pursue what is justly theirs.

Indianapolis Tenis United Wire Workers of America Jus Lents William B Wilson Lewis Ameria

Furniture by Cubic Foot Special in The Wohia Court News

In Harrisburg Pa Feb a probe into a capital area furniture case shows a new phase of the matter. John R Sanderson's per foot method is compared with a per foot schedule used to value furniture placed in the Capitol. Payments totaling 87606840 dollars are cited as transactions, with defense objections overruled by the court.

É13an Brian Wohia Harrisburg Wal John R Sanfelson Commonwealth

Debaters in Glagh Democrats Clash in Live House Debate

The House session featured a vigorous debate on the Roosevelt administration with Cochran praising the President and Sherwood attacking policies. Townsend of Michigan spoke for the Republicans criticizing recent legislation and defending the President while claiming financial danger from rate acts. The chamber and galleries filled as parties clashed over policy, wealth, and reform in a lively political confrontation.

Townsend Col. Hepburn House of Representatves Michigan Ali Vita Ty Roerkech M Cochran Willam Jennings Ervan Ceran Roosevelt Ockran Bryan Oho Pete Ye Ndt

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