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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
2
Leap year 1908 births celebrated with four legal holidays on Saturday. The unusual calendar alignments grant workers double rest observances in foreign countries as the day of birth is hailed.
Leap year noise and resolutions mark Washington New Year as festive crowds fill streets. Police guard the Di Giorgio home after a Black Hand threat and arrests indicate a wider probe into Italian organized crime.
Chicago December 31 Henry Miller halted his play She Great Nivicte mid act to lecture the audience after a burst of laughter during a duel scene. He demanded silence or he would stop the performance. The audience pledged to stay orderly and the play continued.
Mr Di Giorgio described by a nervous, agitated voice as fearing a Baltimore police display and a wholesale Black Hand arrest. He claims the gang would try to strike if they learned of plans, urging drastic punishment while Capt Sullivan says no Washington members are present and a guard remains at the house.
Special to The Washington Post notes 56 people were lynched in 1907, with Mississippi accounting for 12 deaths. The report, in New Orleans, details races, methods, and locations, listing 49 black men, 4 white men, and 3 black women among victims, and cites notable cases in Mississippi and Georgia.
The Weather Bureau reports warmer average December conditions with a warm wave toward month end and above normal precipitation, especially in the Spur. East Gulf and South Atlantic States saw several heavy rain days. Disturbances crossed the Atlantic coast. Wednesday shows continued unsettled weather east of the Rockies. Winds vary coast to coast with fair to brisk conditions offshore. Local report notes midnight 44 and 56 readings, rainfall 0.60 inches, and full sunshine.
Cosmopolitan Shipping asks ICC to dismiss demurrer in suit over Baltic pool lines including Hamburg Amerika, North German Lloyd, Scandinavian American, and Wilson Line. Case contends through bills and blends of inland traffic create a monopoly and rebates harming American shippers. German subsidies bolster lines’ dominance at Hamburg and Bremen ports.
Secretary Taft's Boston speech at the Merchants' Association pressingly urged rivals for the Republican nomination to declare their stand on Roosevelt policies. He defended railroad and trust regulation, taunting reactionary candidates to come out and define their attitudes while rebutting charges from Senator Foraker and hinting at Col. Bryan's possible candidacy. No other contenders discussed the address for publication.
The District of Calipathia superintendent William Chancellor revokes delegated authority from Assistant Superintendent P M Hughes, claiming non statutory powers. Hughes replies briefly confirming receipt and asserts no authority was ever signed away. The dispute echoes a prior notice sent to Hine about signing in absent days.
Special to The Washington Com. reports Richard A. Canfield resigns as head gardener at the Saratoga clubhouse. He says the clubhouse will not open next summer. Friends view this as retirement from the clubhouse business and speculate he will join John W. Gates in a new oil venture.
Special to The Washington Post from Denver reports William D. Haywood is no longer secretary and treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners. Ernest Mills was elected to the post by the executive board. Rumors say Haywood is out for good, but Mills denies it. Haywood may begin a six months lecturing tour.
Mrs Harriet Selden Heth widow of Harry Heth a U S army captain and Confederate major general died at her home 1906 G Street NW after a long illness Funeral arrangements were not set Mrs Heth came from a Virginia family and was known for her work with the Southern Relief Society of which she was president until her daughter Miss Nannie Heth succeeded her Confederate veterans in the city appointed a committee to attend the funeral
Hood Co announces over fifty years of family medicine making and pride in purity and safety. They claim Hood's Sarsaparilla remains best for blood purification and holistic health, citing 40 366 testimonials in two years and continued public confidence.
Hempstead Nassau County Nassau County Hempstead Grandmother Mia Kaslah Whaley says she will not pursue arrest of Rev Jere Knode Cooke and Floretta Whaley. She argues staying in San Francisco is best for them and that authorities should drop the warrant. Cooke found in San Francisco with the girl and baby plans to marry her once funds arrive. Hartford and San Francisco reports note a lack of East-ordered warrants and no official action.
Lewis Heller a ten year old and William Cogswell thirteen were beaten by a negro while driving a wagon on D street between Second and Third. Cogswell lost two teeth. Police seek suspect described. wagon horse pulled away as assailant fled near an electric light. Boys reported at the Fourth precinct station.
The Poodle Duck Club of Washington, led by Chief Drake Arthur Blanchard, held a year opening feast at Eckstein’s on New York Avenue. Guests from medicine to railroads carved the “Poodle Duck en casserole” while songs and stories kept a light tone. D. J. Kaufman was named Chief Drake for next year.
Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Becker burned to death at her home 1006 Eleventh Street NW were held yesterday at St. Patrick’s Church at 10 o’clock. Rev Father Smith officiated. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers from Washington Elks, Peter Becker’s lodge member. Survived by husband Peter Becker daughter Edna Becker Mrs James W Orme Sr Mia Jack Popnam sister Mrs Monroe and son Peter Becker Jr, all of Washington.
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Sniffen wife of the Paymaster General of the army were held yesterday at 11 o clock in Cairo. Chaplain Charles C Pierce of the United States Engineers officiated. Burial followed at Arlington Cemetery with honorary pallbearers including Maj Gen A Bates Maj Gen C Humphreys Col H L Rogers Col B B Townsend and Col C H Whipple. Herndon Morsell sang Nearer My God to Thee from The Philadelphia Press.
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