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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
16
Pennsylvania congressman Dalzell responds to Nebraskan Bryan speech with approval as colleagues cheer. He defends his party record, calls Bryan’s policies crank notions, and notes tariff revision will follow the next presidential inauguration.
The piece chronicles Dalzell denouncing William Jennings Bryan as a strong but flawed candidate while praising reform ideas like free silver government rail ownership and referendums. It notes party dynamics, potential nominations, and scattered references to New Jersey and New York figures amid discussion of constitutional reforms and populist sentiment.
Authorities at Annapolis have removed almost all telephones accessible to midshipmen in Bancroft Hall due to frequent calls from female friends seeking to interrupt academy routines. Long distance calls were previously banned. now every remaining line is screened by an officer to determine message importance.
A Leap Year affirms a starchy belldom scene on Coney Island where fifty couples wed in playful ceremony. Notary public officiant Perry presided while the crowd teased and debated the first marriages and a jailed suitor faced a fine for refusing a marriage offer.
A press agent reveals a $150,000 necklace once a gift from the Czar tied to a prominent artist and the Countess. The tale traces theatrical plans for March and connections to Ibsen translations, Maeterlinck, and other works, amid talk of jewelry on stage. The account notes the Countess’s language skills and a shipboard setting for art talks, with comments about accessories in performances.
The University of Penissiv inta beat Columbia by 18 points to move toward the Intercollegiate championship. Remaining games do not affect the champion slip title won by the University of Tennessee, while California and Washington Suns also noted in brief scores.
Frederic Courtland Penfield diplomat and writer married Anna Weightman Walker at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. Archbishop Farley presided as attendees including Mrs Jones Wister and other Philadelphia figures watched the end of a long will dispute over the Weightman fortune. Gifts totaling millions were announced for relatives and institutions including the College of Physicians and Franklin Institute.
Marked for dismissal report from Annapolis names Midshipmen L Gunther of Memphis Tennessee H W Koehler of St Louis Missouri charged with fighting in their room R E Trippe of Kittanning Pennsylvania and J W DuBeise of Gadsden Alabama charged with going to Washington DC on French leave and J M Insh of Utah and John MP Prince of Connecticut charged with fighting in ranks at breakfast formation recently
A protracted creditors meeting regarding Thomas ends with no clear settlement. Competing figures surface for his living expenses and debts, as some press for as low as 10 000 while others seek 50 000. A continuing dispute involves a company president aligning with differing views to resolve the matter.
Reported this afternoon in Por cant Garden a 12000000 pearl and diamond necklace vanished. A 500 reward was offered for its return to Pam Reich in New York. The case stirs intrigue with some deeming it a publicity stunt while others seek the truth.
The 1159 mile Texas Gould Road system led by George J Gould faces court action after Venepolitan Trust of New York sought receivership. The International and Great Northern partnership operates routes from Port Worth to Palestine and Galveston with deep debts and a shrinking revenue base. Judge Edward Romech is presiding in the Northern District as proposals to stabilize the line are debated.
Ernest Eugene Meter former chief clerk at the local German consulate committed death by own action. A 48 year old German native, Meter had worked for twenty two years at the consulate and was discharged for inattention to duty by Dr G A Lettenbaur. He left a widow and three children without resources.
In Mexico City President Diaz declares his refusal to extend tenure, arguing officials should be regularly changed. He cites the democratic belief that long occupation of power leads to personal ownership and urges vigilance against individual ambition.
In St John Nova Scotia Rt Rev Michael Labreque Bishop of Chicoutim Quebec refuses to produce two signed statements in a civil case. Judge Pelletier subponaed him. the bishop said the documents were given in an ecclesiastical capacity and not his civil duties. He argued civil law cannot compel ecclesiastical records. The hearing adjourned as authorities study the issue.
On February 26 Rear Admiral Charlee M Thomas William Amor II, Charles Sperry, and forty officers of the American fleet, guided by War Minister Gen Llespuru, rode to Pachaecama to inspect the ruins. An excursion to Mount Meiss followed. A gala by the Na jHonu Club celebrated the visiting officers, with Peru's President, cabinet members, and the American Minister to Peru, Leslie Combs, in attendance.
A heated dispute among deputies near the harbor lobby escalated into a scuffle as Senor Pierantonia and Deputy Miraball exchanged insults. Sigior Wart Dhiatat and others joined, leading to chaos with hands raised and faces slapped, amid tensions over school reforms and ocean topics.
After more than two hours of debate in the Columbus legislature the county option bill passed. Amendments were offered but all were defeated. The measure allows elections within a county to decide on banning saloons upon petition of a percent of qualified voters. A majority of votes in the county will determine prohibition for township or residence. Elections may be held every three years with stringent enforcement provisions. The law becomes effective September 1 next.
Baby John Martin, alleged to be involved in a dynamiting case tied to Judge Ogden’s Oakland home, was brought to Oakland and placed in custody of the city prison matron. Police seek to prove he is not the son of Mrs Isabella Martin or Clara Ward and will investigate the child’s true parentage with hopes of identifying the father.
New York actress Grecia Calla preferred to be known as Miss Grecia Calla tells reporters how her French husband Paul L. Roy murdered her brother George A Carkins in Portsmouth New York on January 2. She describes Roy as jealous and violent and recalls how bullet holes in the buried victim's coat were discovered by her mother.
Mrs Edward Gates Hubbard of the Hotel Plaza, wife of the Austrian ambassador’s Hengelmuller, was aboard the Adriatic when a fatal British highway accident occurred last summer. She declined interviews about testifying in England for a chauffeur accused of running down a man. Hubbard’s suite was left to a maid, suggesting a short trip, and she recently hosted a reception in Washington.
Father Stapleton is hospitalized with burns after trying to rescue his sister Mrs Mary J Murphy at the residence of Mrs V Murphy. Mrs Murphy, a widow, woke to flames near her curtains and clothing as she sought to retire. The attempt to save her left the brother badly burned and in shock, with fears for his long term condition.
A two mile from Columbia, Mrs Paul D Elliser, an elderly Cayce resident, was killed in her home by an unknown Black assailant who struck her with an ax as she worked. The killer’s accomplice robbed the house, and authorities seek help from Black residents aiding the investigation.
Sir Francis Brett, a wealthy baronet and former Seventeenth Lancers captain, condemned to pay $25,000 damages as co respondent in Alexander Boyd divorce case. Defense cited in Washington Post report from London dated February.
Valdosta Ga Feb 25 reports say a mob of white men abducted a Black man from Deputy Sheriff Prescott and killed him amid alleged conspiracy to commit violence against Dr Hall of Howell. A negro was said to be killed in self defense, while a crowd gathered and threatened retaliation.
Special to The Washington Times reports plans for possible divorce or separation involving Harry Kendall Thaw and his wife Evelyn Nesbit. Rumors say a move to isolate Thaw from his young wife is being considered, with mentions of hospital concerns and court conference discussions among Thaw’s legal circle.
Stl contends against evil as he addresses teachers at the White House. Mr Roosevelt offers guidance to about fifteen hundred convention members in session here. He declares the country moral and physically sound, better and not worse than formerly. Election of officers is held with A Draper speaking.
President Roosevelt decries rottenness and corruption and urges schools to train toward labor. He stresses dignity of labor, self reliance, and the goal of educating youths to earn their own living, with a focus on practical work for boys and effective homemaking for girls. The address closes with remarks from educational leaders at the White House gathering.
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