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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
14
Fragmented political text notes Jary winning Knox County by a four to one vote and mentions court decisions in Cleveland, Foraker Committee prospects, and national convention delegation assurances. It reflects a chaotic summary of taft era primary activity and unnamed figures.
In Alexandria at 7 30 p m two men were held up by attackers on King Street. One victim was shot in the right breast and later taken to the Alexandria Hospital where doctors reported a successful but postponed operation. The assailants fled. the injured man defended himself briefly before being overpowered.
In Toledo and Cleveland reports, Ohio Republicans debate how delegates to the national convention will be chosen after Taft delegates are elected. Representative Ames recounts the Flanda split and the push for an instructive, possibly contested, delegation plan with multiple factional meetings and district actions unfolding ahead of Chicago.
Report from the Standard Expo and Company blast near Vandre describes two workers killed and others injured as a building collapsed. Local witnesses saw the blast tear through the vicinity and ignite debris. Investigations proceed to determine the cause.
Fragmentary report notes a missing treasure box tied to deposits and securities. Mentions Dasel, Hopkins, Weare, and Vic Hopkins with references to an incident involving a fox and a police or municipal inquiry. Details unclear due to damaged text.
A burglary at the Frink Grone residence in Vane results in the loss of twenty thousand dollars in jewels. Police report unclear suspects and a search underway as Garry Lamb and Elmton iewa are connected to the case. Neighbors describe a quiet area while investigators pursue leads.
Ras George Wo Diftindarfer officiated a wedding at the Turst Lutheran Church. The bride Themes Lu rr of Letsl oat and groom Meares Rhumenthal were joined in a quiet ceremony with few guests present.
Lietrat Vach was taken from Central police headquarters as sister Hursey faced charges after a fatal gunshot wound in the suburb. Solar Hospital received the victim. a wallet and a wallet-and-apron context appear in the chaotic account.
Mrs Violet Gould and her husband Vere St Leger Gould were convicted of murder in Monte Carlo. The death sentence has been commuted to life imprisonment. An absolute auction of rugs is announced at Sloan Street today for one day only.
Testimony in the case of Col Thomas Snell's will depicts intense hostility toward women. Witnesses describe his alleged treatment of his son Rica ud and the emotional impact of his actions as the trial proceeds, including references to correspondence and a trunk of letters.
In a Berlin County case, Hugo faced a lengthy sentence after pleading to schemes involving selling blank forms and mailing fake circulars. He was fined and ordered to pay restitution totaling about 6 million, with terms including several years of imprisonment and an additional fine for the broader conspiracy.
Thaw marked a birthday in his ward as a bedside request seeking a bottle of fruit cordial was granted by the attending physician. The prisoner’s wife Thelyn Nesbit visited, spending hours with him after stopping at a florist for a bouquet, while Thaw’s counsel was present with Mrs Thaw and nurse.
Five young women were badly injured after a bobsled collision on Aranae Mountain near Montclair. Edmund Cowells and Misses Pheabth Cornelia Oremus suffered serious injuries while a Miss Fudlum, steering the bob, sustained grave harm along with other riders cut and bruised amid the wreck on February day.
Dr Savary cautions that waking and leaping from bed immediately can cause numerous ailments. To prevent issues a period of restful wakefulness for about twenty minutes is recommended before starting the day.
Announcement from Washington lists Augusto F Pulde ending twelve years as secretary of the Venezuelan legation and Jacobo Pi as consul general in New York. Succession set for Velaz Gollivon and Gonzalo Picon Febres. Multiple street sale notices and an absolute auction advertised including an Oriental Rug Sale at 1407 G Street.
Mrs Dora McDonald widow of Chicago political figure and upon acquittal for the murder of Wenler Guerin is ordered to a sanitarium. Jurors reported an eight to four vote for acquittal after six and a half hours of deliberation. Defense noted her fragile health during trial with several collapses and medical attention sought. The case centered on a long, intimate relationship between Guerin and the defendant spanning nearly a decade and raised questions of jealousy and blackmail.
The Mew Lok depart from New York on a 42409 mile overland journey to Paris. The first stage ends in Philadelphia. Participants include Eugene de Louvier Mamice Droeghe and Max Hohmann. The New York to Paris run begins tomorrow at 1 pm with three French entrants, one Italian, one German and one American.
Philadelphia notes report the death of former Drexel & Co teller William Zinser in Germantown. The 3a ago Melancholy-related condition prompted the act, with seven years in the employ of the banking house. The death occurred at his home today by swallowing carbolic acid.
Hemnch Conried resigns as director of the Conrled Metropolitan Opera House Company his departure effective after the current season Gustav Mahler takes temporary artistic leadership with Toscanini as joint director Signor Gett Casazzi becomes general manager and Andreas Dippel administrative manager Conried’s stock sold to William K Vanderbilt policy of profit sharing ends and salaries clarified.
Admiral Dewey plans a social coast visit to greet the American fleet reaching the Golden Gate. He will be joined by Secretary of the Navy Metcalf, with San Francisco celebration proposed and President invited to attend. The trip aims to be cordial, not a return to command, and timing remains unsettled.
South Carolina Senator Latimer denounces unrestricted immigration from the South and the Orient as a grave menace. He argues U S population and industry can absorb workers at home and urges limits to avoid straining finance and resources amid prosperous times.
The attorney general Jackson Go Hughes announced that he has designated the attorneys for presenting the case before a Brand jury of the Supreme Court and Wes York County, in session, to present the idea in the possession of the attorney general against the American Ice Company. The attorney general contends that the American Ice Company empuial guilt and that the State maintains no more pri on restraint on trade.
Fragmentary report from Albany indicates a Senate move to remove Kelsey from the office amid claims of incompetence. The Senate, on motion by Senator Reines, ordered the message printed and placed on the table for now.
Washington Post report outlines NH Republican struggle to shape the state’s 190 convention delegation for the Chicago nomination. Churchill and Streeter oppose Taft, aided by Mill-and-Maine interests. expected eight delegates from NH with a strong pro Taft tilt, including support from Amoskeag Manufacturing ties and local political power in Manchester. The contest centers on who controls the party line and the state’s future policy direction.
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