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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
14
Financier Pierpont Morgan sails for London to end a flurry in New York. He will travel directly to London where Queen Alexandra will receive him. The visit follows her expressed desire to view the art collection at Morgan’s home.
An Episcopal minister Rev Chaves J Palmer rode eight miles inside a hearse to bury old residents of New Ashford amid subzero wind. He said he would likely take one more ride today, describing a bitter journey as he committed the beds to earth. Meanwhile ads note travel schemes to Atlantic City and Florida, with Seaboard Air Line routing options and railroad fares.
Special to The Washing on reports Hartford City and Jeb 2 members of the women’s club under blue laws faced arrest for prize card playing. The mayor, James 145, announced a list of practice, naming nearly every woman in the city who won prizes. The disclosure follows an earlier order against card games and hints at hidden clubs selling meetings with prize winnings.
The article reports on China and Japan over Manchuria trading rights. It notes American textile makers harmed by Japanese methods and discusses hopes Chinese minister Wu will deliver a message in Berlin. It mentions U S Germany and China negotiations, calls for equal trade opportunities, and potential envoy actions.
A New York nurse, driven by illusion after a bite by a patient, believes she married Dr Arthur J Capron of Morrishire hospital and mourns him. She accused her sister Nellie of aiding, was committed to Bellevue Hospital for examination, with Magistrate Walsh noting the committal order.
Edna M Moore a 26 year old settlement worker and Columbia Teachers College graduate died of diphtheria in her Fairholm apartment on West 121st Street, after her mother in Philadelphia rejected physicians. Dr J Gardner Smith later diagnosed diphtheria. delays in medical care are blamed for the death. The case underscores the danger of delaying conventional treatment in serious illness.
An explosion at Cambrian Steel Company in Johnstown seriously burned four men and damaged nearby buildings. Victims named include Ga Derian, Harry Betlebaugh, Steve Salkey, and John Purvey. The blast followed a molten metal spill in a mixing pan where an icy layer caused the fiery rupture.
Washington dispatch reports receivers for the Seaboard Air Line Railway and their counsel and Judge Jeter Pritchard of the U S Circuit Court in Richmond after a long conference refuse any salary reductions for Seaboard employees. The judge’s stance opposes wage cuts while restating that funds in the banking trust account generate good income.
Miss Nora Stanton Blatch daughter of William JI Blatch of 913 West Ninety seventh street marries Leo De Forest, wireless telegraph man, in a mystery ceremony. A reception for the bride and groom followed from 4 to 7 pm in New York, with many guests present but not acknowledging attendance. The bride is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
February wedding reception at 73 Front Street ends in a fatal riot between two Polish merit maker factions. Four men were fatally injured or gravely cut, while fifteen others including a policeman were severely wounded. twenty rioters were arrested as police contained the chaos. The bridegroom and the couple's guests were briefly jailed before release.
A turbulent tale emerges linking an anarchist plot in Sicily to the murder of Father Leo, a Franciscan monk slain at the altar. Allegations state the killer mistook a different priest for his target, with claims of torture and a pursuit that stretched from Avolo to a later procession. The confession ties the act to a broader anti-convent campaign and a motive rooted in political hatred.
In a bed bound testimony from his Kill area residence Duke, head of American Tobacco, described early family ties to the business and the 1889 advertising push that spurred proposed mergers. He stated the aim was not to eliminate competition but to raise marketing expenses amid rival firms.
An incident last night left Amir Weeo 25 Lee Hurt 4 coal Faule shooting and killing Mrs Inep Edward, injuring her husband, then fatally shooting himself. He died after being struck by a fast express train as he fired again at the wires, with a previous family dispute amid conflicting reports.
German ambassador to the United States and Baroness von Sternburg were today the guests of American minister Edwin V Morgan at Mariana Hill in Havana.
Boston mass February 25 report describes Queen Margherita of Italy presenting a diamond jewel as a token of appreciation to Mia Batcheller a noted young singer and author at a reception for Gen and Mrs Stewart. Batcheller formerly in Rome sang at a Mile affair and moved the court with her performance.
At a meeting of the Republican State central committee in Providence today the decision was made to hold the state convention on March 26 to select delegates to the Republican national convention.
Charles M Sanford, a Brooklyn lawyer, was shot by former client Jennie Blunt at his Court Street office. The assailant, who followed him from a prior case, fled the scene with a revolver as Sanford slumped, later recovering. Blunt, penniless, faced assault and related charges as investigators pursued the broader claim of years of grievance against Sanford.
The article reports on a writ of habeas corpus and discharge, with former judge Neu acting as counsel for Schniteler. Neu claims a woman harassed him with scurrilous letters and postal cards, demanded money and clothes, and he warned Sanford to beware her. Mrs Sanford mourns at home in Smithtown Branch, plans to visit the hospital in the city, and says she knows Miss Hunt, denying any motive or enemies against her husband. Linford Place on Main Street is noted as a pretty area of Smithtown Branch.
Governor Folk in New York condemns stock and race track gambling as criminal and harmful to business. He argues honesty over prosperity and warns against punishing wrongdoing while maintaining a vigilant conscience in the industrial era. The President's recent moral message is cited as timely and broadly welcomed.
The Supreme Court acknowledges a saloonkeeper notice to stop serving a drunkard as a valid damages basis in a sale dispute. A wife warned the manager not to sell to Gus, and the court deemed this sufficient. Through Parlor Car to Atlantic City, starting Monday, March, from Washington. Joe via Delaware River Bridge route details appear.
The inquiry into charges against the navy includes Admiral Conver and Rear Admiral Reuterdahl defending construction methods and materials. Senators debate the committee’s authority as testimony reveals links to prior articles by Sims and Hull related to naval reports and prize trophies.
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