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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
14
A fragmented OCR page reveals a melodramatic tale of a girl writing sorrowful letters from a seaside town. She pleads for escape from a looming threat and describes emotional turmoil, fear, and a plan to reunite with a loved one amid a tense social setting.
A young man described as a dead one was found dead at a Harlem New York City residence on Twenty first Street. Police report indicate the deceased suffered fatal injuries and investigators are reviewing possible causes and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Secretary Taft urged patience on naval moves and defended fleet deployments. He argued a strong navy safeguards peace, noted training voyages, and said ships going to the Pacific are not anyone’s business but a training cruise. He linked defense to national unity and warned opponents against pacifist temperaments.
Missouri dispatches report Taft supporters winning multiple district conventions. Delegates named to the national GOP convention include Lawrence M Jones and Mayor Henry M Beardsley in the Fifth District and Henry F Hafley endorsed for governor in the Ninth. Across districts Taft appears poised for a full sweep with seven of sixteen districts backing Taft and plans for at large delegates.
The city votes in municipal elections with a large Republican majority. Owen Winter, novelist and Democratic party candidate for seventh ward councilman, ran a vigorous campaign. Charles Seger, a leading member of the Pepnbiheim organization, won the contest by a substantial margin as part of widespread municipal elections across Pennsylvania.
Celia Paterson eighteen tells Police Inspector Latins of burglaries with August Zander. They avoided theft of jewelry and pawnables, taking only part of cash from purses and beds, leaving some for victims. They used keys to raid for over a year, sharing proceeds and returning rest.
Philadelphia February 18 authorities arrested Lewis B Cox an insurance broker on a warrant for forging a $20 000 check drawn on the Quakertown bank. He resisted with two detectives drawing a revolver before being overpowered. Cox 63 once a prominent Philadelphia merchant says the forgery was done with Dr Joseph Thomas bank president who died recently. He alleges Thomas cut his throat though family deny. Cox says he was partner with the late William M Singerly in ventures linked to Singerly’s bank failure.
A General Explosive Company blast in Wharton New Jersey killed three workers and shattered windows in Wharton and Dover. Joygeph Hough David Utter and James Kevernwolldwen died. The blast sent passengers on the Scranton Express into panic as glass injuries and concussions were reported. Several injured continued their journey after patrol cars organized a new train, while three passengers sought medical care in Washington Delaware.
Rescuers reached twenty eight miners trapped by a coal fall in a Midvalley cavern. The men dug through the blockage using improvised tools and ventilation, signaling with steam pipe raps. All but one of the rescued workers reached the surface uninjured, reuniting with families.
Special to The Washington Post reports Pearson withdrew from negotiations with the Walter family but remains involved. An American syndicate is said to outbid Pearson, with Moberly Kell acting for the syndicate alongside Mooper and Jackson tied to the Times Book Club. The syndicate allegedly offers 50000 pounds versus 73000 pounds from Pearson, while other interests seek control and no settlement appears near.
Mutal Reserve employees, with few exceptions, were dismissed today by the receivers who closed the main office in a mass layoff after 250 staffers were paid for Monday. Vice President and Actuary George Deld-Parla gave depositions on charges linked to forged letters amid a long running court case involving Count de Castelane and Prince de Sagan. The paper notes ongoing efforts to appoint receivers and pursue related legal actions.
A Readin Pa murder case centers on a package of ardent love letters found in Lewis B Clawson’s office. Socially prominent women, including a secretary, are linked to the letters and a poem of passion. Police seek Rosenthal on murder charges as Clawson’s death is tied to alleged jealousy and secrecy.
In Sidney Ohio February 18 delegates were chosen for the Republican ticket with Taft and Roosevelt endorsement. Thomas Wulligan nominated for Congress in the Fourth District. Dan C Henderson and EB Conklin named as national convention delegates with instructions to support Taft while he is a candidate.
In Birmingham on February 18 the State Republican executive committee chaired by Thompson expelled members allied with the Dawson faction. A heated clash left W F Aldrich with a black eye from an earlier hotel lobby incident. A Birmingham convention is planned for May. Resolutions backed Roosevelt's administration and Taft’s candidacy for president by a 4 to 2 margin.
A wireless dispatch from the flagship of Rear Admiral Hoonan reports the American battleship fleet about 30 miles from Callao Harbor and set to enter on Thursday morning. Chilean cities Lima and Callao post Welcome to the American fleet placards and plan dawn illumination. Four steamer trips will carry over fifteen hundred Peruvian guests to greet the visiting ships.
The article outlines a fractured Republican scene as colored and other factions align for Foraker while delegates are split among candidates. It names Henry H and others as leaders, notes noncommittal figures, and discusses ballot forms and registration timing amid a tense convention setup.
Turmoil rocked the Pro Cathedral Church of the Ascension on Twelfth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW as rector Rev Nelms and choirmaster Ernest Leigh clashed after a rehearsal. Choir members, split by the dispute over replacing boy choristers with a mixed ensemble, staged sympathy strikes and detailed a long feud between leadership figures.
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