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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
14
A New York speaker viciously attacks the president with invective not naming the president directly. He brands Roosevelt as a volcano in eruption and likens him to Bryan as men deemed unfit by the country’s intelligence, opposing overseas study plans and supporting Hughes.
The article quotes a fiery tirade decrying a governing force as “the most tyrannical” and urges distrust of centralized power. It cites a speaker calling for limits on federal functions and warns of corruption and loss of trust, with references to political figures, routes, and travel ads woven into the piece.
Special grand jury indicts Foster M Voorhees former New Jersey governor and Frank G Cambes for perjury over a false report to the state insurance superintendent. Controversy centers on dividends not due to stockholders at Bankers Life Insurance, with Voorhees’ long political career cited and Rutgers College donations noted.
Senator Albert Leveridge denounces political bribery and pledged independence of Indiana Republicans in a fiery address at Wabash on February 2. He argues delegations should not be traded for ballots, calls for pure primaries and unbossed conventions, and insists voters decide without influence of self serving promises from Chicago or Washington.
A man identified as a partner in the Posehe Brothers firm, living at 8 to 120 Main Street, was found dead in his room on the second floor of the Astor House. He had cut the left wrist, then likely ingested poison, leaving two letters including one addressed to “Lowe” and another inscribed “To the very last.” Relatives in Buffalo arranged a funeral as travel details to Baltimore and return were noted for the funeral party.
A fog bound head on collision between two trolley cars near Offutts Station Rockville Md injures several residents of Rockville. The crash occurred when a signal failed and both cars could not stop in time. most seriously hurt were George and his wife of Rockville. Passengers were rushed to Georgetown University Hospital.
A passenger recounts aTrain car collision with an explosion like blast, the front telescoped and debris trapped his wife near the front. He was thrown backward, both legs injured, and fainted. He initially believed an explosion caused the crash, only learning the truth at the hospital.
Special to The Washington sons Fayette Ind Feb 3 The body of Hugh Benkt a Mexican War veteran who died at Indiana State Soldiers Home will be buried in a coffin and grave of his own making under a stone monument he erected. DeWitt was a bachelor ninety three years old Ten years ago he began preparing for his death He carved an epitaph revealing his life Do not be a batch as I did live
Clinton, AL February scene shifts as Richard Snell resumes suit to break Col. Thomas Snell will. Read aloud are love letters to the aged millionaire signed your Own Little Girl and unsigned others. Mrs Laura Hamilton wife of Rev BA Hamilton resigns as Newman pastor and the couple flees town amid nervous prostration and rumors. The judge sits with averted face as questions on the letters and Col Snell’s alleged dissipations are examined.
New York report says Louis Loewenstein, a rich ceiling importer living at 40 West Eightieth Street, died from facial burns after applying a healing lotion and striking a match to light gas in the early morning. The ignition ignited his clothing and caused fatal injuries.
Raleigh dispatch reports Gov Glenn replying to a Washington County telegram seeking National Guard and Marine Corps deployment to prevent lynching of a Black man who shot a town constable. The missive, dated Plymout NY, requests swift use of state militia. governor directs to convey prisoner and prevent lynching while payments and banking ad text appear in the draft.
Special to The Washington Post from Boston reports George H Norman lieutenant in the navy who captured Admiral Cervera at Santiago died in Corey Hill Hospital from pneumonia He was Harvard graduate Porcelain Club Somerset Country clubs Boston A A Polo athlete in many teams
The wedding of Miss Theodore Shonts to the Duc de Chaulnes will be held Saturday at the bride’s parents’ New York residence. Mgr Lavelle will officiate with Rev Byrne assisting. The bride’s gown is white satin with lace and embroidery. Marguerite Shonts will be maid of honor. The same choristers from the Szechenyi Vanderbilt ceremony will perform, and 40 to 60 guests are expected.
Special to The Washington Post New Haven Connecticut born in January 1865 Yale professor William Lyon Phelps says a loud noise in January 1565 diverted armies during the civil war and halted fighting. He asserts history should credit him for the episode at a Southern Club banquet and compares the distraction to separating two fighting dogs.
Lima Ohio February 13 The Standard Oil Company raises crude oil prices by five cents a barrel in Ohio and Indiana signaling potential further increases after 500 000 to 1 000 000 barrels drained in six months North Lima crude rises to 93 cents while South Lima and Indiana move to 94 cents This marks the first crude oil price advance in the region in a year and is seen as a precursor to higher market levels.
John A Roebling multimillionaire of Trenton and son of Col Washington Roebling left Asheville after the town voted dry He will return to Trenton, saying he cannot live where personal liberty is restricted He has long supported charity and public works and was Asheville’s largest individual taxpayer besides George Vanderbilt and gave away Beauxchien estate to the Episcopal Mission Board
New York reports Charles W. Morse saved money abroad in a Berlin bank while investigators probe his steamship and trolley company dealings. A special grand jury heard witness Thomas outline loans and transfers, detailing $800,000 diverted from the Hudson River Navigation and related firms, with assets tied to Metropolitan and Consolidated Steamship interests.
In Cambridge Ohio on February 13 James Joyce of Guernsey County won the Republican nomination after 181 ballots. Beeman G. Dawes of Marietta Gen R B Brown of Zanesville and Judge Jennings of Muskingum contested the nomination with Brown briefly leading, and Maywood Morris of Caldwell and A Weller of Zanesville named as delegates pledged to Taft. Democrats forecast George White of Marietta may run to challenge Joyce.
The Rev William J Long of Stamford lectured the Men Club of the United Churches in New Haven on animals with Yale professors in attendance applauding his remarks. He mocked hunters who call themselves Christian gentlemen and said he would focus on four footed beasts tonight. He shared a story about his neighbor and a cat to illustrate naturalist points about scent and stillness.
Philadelphia residents woke to a crash and gunfire after a naval constructor lieutenant, William Batley Fogerty, fled across rooftops mistaking a home for his. Fogerty surrendered after bail set at 1000 dollars with a hearing slated for Saturday.
Miss Adine Dezavatta vacated the Alamo in a display of fatigue and resolve. She did not surrender but submitted the dispute to arbitration while keeping possession until the governor’s representative arrived. The ruling centers on arbitration rather than immediate transfer, with both sides agreeing to court settlement.
Specially The Washington Post reports a Massachusetts fight over delegation to Chicago. Crane dominates western districts with strong influence, while Lodge and Bates may shift inside support. Taft hopefuls expect uninstructed delegates, yet Crane’s power looms over the State convention debate.
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