26 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
1
In a tense Tennesse case, Col. Duncan B. Cooper faces sharp cross examination as prosecutors press claims about political attacks and journalistic coverage. He defends his temper and denies orchestrating a press statement, while recalling personal generosity and a farm income. Adjournment granted as the veteran witness rests between sessions.
New York reports Frankin MacVeagh of Chicago accepted Taft’s offer to join the cabinet, ending uncertainty. Taft walks five miles in Central Park with Postmaster General Hitchcock, meeting financiers and relatives. three Taft families unite in New York. Taft plans Washington trip Saturday and attends Root dinner at Hotel Astor.
Senator Beveridge was hailed as the Republican Party leader in Indiana at a Claypool Hotel banquet hosted by the State Republican Editorial Association. Harry Strohm of Kentland acted as toastmaster as Beveridge condemned bossism and cliques and backed direct primary elections for all offices from constable to U S senator.
Irvin A Lewis, a young man, was hanged at West Chester for killing his five year old stepdaughter whom he choked and beat, then buried in the barnyard. Frank Palmer, a widower, was hanged at Reading for killing a woman in a jealous rage.
Federal judge hints ruling that the unit of offense in the Standard Oil rebating case will be the 36 freight charge settlements. If upheld, maximum fine could reach 720000, far below earlier 929240008.11 figure. Prosecution plans to proceed on this basis, while defense argues it would make Elkins law enforcement ineffective.
A quirky market note reports rising prices for possums with bids reaching $250 and orders arriving from Hartford, Conn. The piece mentions Eastern cities and a wartime era context, noting varied weights and demands as buyers seek these animals.
The steamship Florida was sold at South Brooklyn to a man named A. Mosse from Philadelphia after the White Star Line won $2,000 in damages from Lloyd Italiene in U S district court. The sale, including $920,000 in passage and freight money, places $240,500 in the hands of Commissioner Alexander as trustee, to be potential funds to satisfy damages for the sinking of the Republic. The Republic’s value was set at $1,500,000 with $500,000 more claimed for freight and passenger baggage losses.
London February 25 Olive Logan once famed author and actress was rescued from penury in New York years ago by Lady Cook and now is confined in Banstead lunatic asylum after being removed from a Kensington boarding house on grounds of delusions and nuisance. Her sister in Boston and brother in Cincinnati were contacted but did not respond.
New York February 3 dealers conference reports a price rise for cigarettes across cut-rate brands. Manufacturers may push higher costs due to Turkish tobacco shortages, with cigar store keepers deciding on the increase after findings that cut prices yielded little profit.
Dated London and St Petersburg reports say the Austro-Hungarian push on Serbia is not supported by Europe. Serbia and Montenegro pledge to avoid aggression until a European conference rules. Russia may mobilize reserves for limited training, while Britain and France seek peaceful mediation and a conference among the powers to avert general war.
Four people are dead in eastern Arkansas from Tuesday’s twister near Little Rock. The tally lists four dead, several seriously injured, and two or more in less serious condition.
The Queens County affair centers on Captain Pater C. Hains charged with the murder of Willie Annis at Bayside. Officials report concerns over the captain's mental condition as the investigation proceeds. The case involves the 2q district attorney and related misconduct allegations.
Funeral services for cancer surgeon Dr W T Bull were held at St Thomas Church New York with a distinguished audience including Elihu Root Joseph Choate Frederick Vanderbilt and other noted medical men The body was taken to Newport for interment tomorrow
Special to The Washington Post Rockefeller breaks 31 years of silence to defend himself and the Standard Oil Company against charges about a Backus refinery purchase. He details negotiations, offers to return profits, and asserts officers increased price to ensure Mrs. Backus received full value. He also addresses dividends and the company's capital strength, arguing against overcapitalization and stressing prudent growth.
President Roosevelt names a joint military board led by Admiral A T Mahan to study navy organization and yard locations. The two preliminary reports urge integrated planning with Army input, stressing preparedness for war and expert advising for the Navy Secretary.
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