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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
16
Grover Cleveland writes a letter on the way to success praising democracy and the square deal. Ex President cites Tilden doctrine to Nebraskan followers who skipped a dinner. Morgan J OBrien is lauded for party service and Democratic devotion at a Jackson Day gathering with many notable guests.
A column extols conservatism to cure nervous prostration and restore constitutional observance, urging Democrats to offer steady principles and a square deal. It cites Grover Cleveland and party leaders, stressing prudent care for every person and strong, honest government, urging deposits to banks and financial discipline.
New York Jan 8 Russian Consul General de Lodygensky announces the arrest of Jan Janofft Pouran a alleged brutal Russian felon wanted in Ilvania for murder arson and robberies He admits identity via a detective photo and is held for extradition papers Crimes alleged include murder arson and multiple burglaries in Riga and surrounding areas with a squad of accomplices said to have threatened victims and killed several.
The Democratic State central committee called a state convention to select delegates for the national convention in Denver. The meeting, held in Spokane on May 18, adopted a resolution unanimously supporting William J. Bryan for President.
A soldier, claiming to collect a debt, was arrested at the Baltimore home of merchant John E. Hurst after delivering a threatening Black Hand letter demanding 916,00 in notes or coin. The letter, signed Black Pen, warned of harm to Hurst and family if payment was not made. Police and Detective Pohler were involved. the suspect arrived late and was entertained briefly before authorities were summoned.
New London Connecticut reports a gale grounded Scully Line crew Jane and Nellie near Wishers Island. Life-saving crews reached the barges, pulling four on one side and one on the other to safety. Rescued persons receive care at the station. one barge may be safely ashore with no injuries.
Southern leaders in Georgia and Tennessee show reluctance to commit to any Republican candidate, awaiting Ohio results and broader party trends. Taft supporters in Oklahoma praise a state legislature endorsement, while Taft and Hitchcock discuss strategy with southern allies in Washington. Bristow travels to Kansas to aid Taft, as Taft plans a Cooper Union address after a New York stop.
After talks in Albany between Chairman Conners and Democratic leaders the state convention to elect delegates to the national convention will be held later than in recent years, most likely early June or about a month before the national gathering. Conners and allies favor an uninstructed delegation.
Adlai E. Stevenson and William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Jefferson Club banquet in Chicago. Stevenson urged unity and a return to “the fathers” while Bryan argued the aristocrat versus Democrat viewpoint, criticizing Republican bank policy and the misuse of treasury funds during the recent panic. He warned that national remedies should supplement state efforts to protect the people.
Joseph Gibara, 42, walks into Harris and Shafer Co. in Washington and offers a Pope signed 25 million dollar check said from the President for Russo Japanese War services. Clerk balks at cash. Police arrest him at First precinct after second attempt. Checks totaling vast sums found in his possession. He is to be examined by police surgeons.
Subscribers to the London Times capstock of one million dollars include Lord Brassey Lord Rothschild Lord Strathcona Mount Royer Canadian high commissioner Viscount Iveagh and Sir Alexander Henderson chairman of the Great Central Railway Sir Alexander makes the largest contribution. 3 H Small & Sons Florists Washington and New York.
New York January 8 jurors selected for a second trial of Harry K. Thaw for the Stanford White killing. Six sworn jurors and three provisional ones in the box as defense subpoenas experts who previously testified to Thaw's insanity. Thaw interacts with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw amid courtroom proceedings while jurors and talesmen are drawn and challenged.
Roanoke Va Jan 8 Dr W W Butler a physician of Roanoke went to New York today to testify for the defense in the Thaw trial. Butler formerly lived at Staunton where he had Horace Thaw as a parent and cousin to Harry K Thaw who was said to be suffering from insanity.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs William Thaw mother of Harry Thaw is gravely ill in Pittsburg due to the troubles of her daughter the Countess of Yarmouth and her son s trial.
Fred C Bonfils owner of the Denver Post was found guilty of assault and battery on former Senator Thomas M Patterson principal owner of the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Times Justice of the Peace Thomas Carlen fined Bonfils fifty dollars and costs Patterson was attacked as he walked from home to his office on December 26 with a blow to the face and multiple strikes afterward
On January 8 in Indianapolis U S Jackson of Greenfield was elected chairman of the Democratic State central committee on the forty third ballot. The outcome is described as a victory for Thomas Taggart and positions Taggart’s supporter at the helm of the party locally.
Asheville, Jan 8 The Home Mission Board declined to accept Beaux Chenes from multimillionaire John Roebling due to prohibition views. The estate goes to the Episcopal Church for a girls school under tight conditions, with trusteeship and nonsale rules for 25 years. Edward Goldschmidt dies after slashing his throat in Pottstown, Pa.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh January 8 reports that EF Acheson representative of the Twenty fourth district and ranking member of the House Rivers and Harbors Committee will face strong opposition for reelection. President John Tener of the First National Bank Charleroi intends to challenge for the Republican nomination. Tener is a bank president publisher and former Elks ruler with a storied baseball background and ties to Pittsburgh sports figures including A G Spaulding.
Governor Glenn sent a letter to Senators Simmons and Overman urging support for Tillman and Clay aimed at halting liquor shipments from prohibition states to other states. He plans to seek North Carolina House backing as well.
Perry Heath, former First Assistant Postmaster General and Republican insider, speaks from the Willard on a changing political landscape. He notes a shift from rigid party lines to individual influence, recounting past campaigns for McKinley and Harrison, and says contemporary forecasts lack clear guidance due to the rise of personal rather than organizational power.
Edward Henry Bulkeley, a New York and Newport social figure, died in Newport at age forty from kidney trouble and heart failure. He recently wed Mary Stewart of St John New Brunswick, a hospital nurse, who cared for him during illness. His large fortune will revert to their newborn son born two weeks earlier. Also noted in brief: Rt Rev George W Worthington, recently appointed to oversee Episcopal churches on the continent, died at Mentone France. Capt Daniel Bilis, 79, famed Union scout of East Tennessee, died near Elizabethtown Tennessee. Civil War foes once placed a price on his head.
Chicago January 8. A Minnesota Supreme Court mandate to enforce a one to five year penitentiary sentence for John A. Cooke, ex clerk of the State Circuit Court, reached the state's attorney today and revealed Cooke is missing. He was convicted seventeen months ago of conspiring to obtain public funds by fraud. Bonds total $55,000. A rumor placed him last night in Washington, D. C.
The Paris Journal and Echo de Paris debate whether Japan will attack the United States, with Flach warning of a sudden descent and Finch urging British and French intervention. Reports note Tokyo’s focus on China Korea and Manchuria, while China and Britain clash over postal and railroad disputes as Japan resists railroad extensions into Manchuria.
Special to the Waehipguon ros from Los Angeles reports fruit growers pushing to remove Japanese laborers who have long dominated orchard work. Hundreds of Japanese are discharged and white workers fill the vacancies. The year looks bleak as Japanese demands grow stricter and construction slowdowns free more white laborers for hiring.
W Howes a Fifth avenue importer sues New Haven Railroad for 75000 alleging thirteen trees were cut down while employees passed through his Portchester New York estate. He says the action spoiled the view from his mansion built by the late James W Quintard valued at about 3800000 and intended to shield a nearby factory and railroad tracks.
Joseph H. Sheppard of Millville New Jersey killed himself by firing a bullet into his brain after repeated complaints he could not support his seven children. He had threatened suicide several times and grew despondent when his wife recently added a seventh child.
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