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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
25
Grover Cleveland writes to supporters en route to success. He cites Our Country and a square deal as core beliefs. The ex president quotes Tilden to Nebraskans who refused dinner attendance, stressing conservatism and recovery from nervous prostration.
A political speech advocates conservatism and rebuilding democratic ideals. It emphasizes constitutional observance, careful protection of every person and interest, and a square deal under the law. The speaker contrasts unity and principled leadership with partisan drift, urging the party to reclaim its core values for the nation’s relief.
The Jackson Day gathering welcomed Mor gan J. O'Brien for praise while Judge Fitzgerald presided. Attendees included Alton B. Parker, D Cady Herrick, Edward M Shapare, Augustus Van Wyck, and many prominent figures such as Richard Croker Jr and John H. O'Brien, reflecting party unity and elite backing.
New York police seize Jan Janoff Pouran a suspected Russian brigand wanted for murder and robberies in Tivonia. He was arrested on Russian Consul General de Lodygensky’s complaint and held for extradition papers. Detectives say he worked as an engineer in an East River tunnel and identified himself by a photo. The group is alleged to have murdered three people on August 8 and killed Martin Pentnin, also firing on homes in Riga.
The Democratic State central committee calls a state convention to select delegates to the national Denver convention, set to meet in Spokane on May 18. The committee unanimously adopts a resolution favoring William J. Bryan for President.
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore January 8 A soldier Thomas Sus sums at Fort Howard was arrested at the home of merchant John H. Hurst after calling to collect ten thousand dollars. The threatening letter signed Tack Hand demanded payment or harm to Hurst and family. Police and Detective Pohler awaited the visitor but he arrived late. he was entertained by Hurst's brother before authorities were summoned.
New London Conn Jan 8 lifeboat crews from Fishers Island saved three people from two barges Jane and Nellie of the Scully Line after they ran aground on Fishara Island amid yesterday's gale. One barge rests on a sandy beach, likely uninjured, while rescuers care for the survivors at the life-saving station. A removal notice notes the Washington Sunset Route moved office to 96 F St nw.
Washington reports say Southern Republicans hesitate to back a candidate until Ohio votes clarify the field. Taft aims to win Southern delegates but faces divided Tennessee factions and Georgia support contingent on Taft’s Ohio prospects. Bristow and Lyington push Taft efforts. Oklahoma legislators endorse Taft, while Taft plans a Cooper Union address after a New York trip.
Albany Jan. A plan emerged from talks among Chairman Conners Democratic State committee members and state officials to set a June date for the state convention to elect delegates to the Democratic national convention. The move aims for an uninstructed delegation and comes as the earliest since recent years.
Adlai E. Stevenson at Jefferson Club banquet decries aristocratic influence in government and urges unity, economy, and trust reform. He contrasts Democrat and aristocrat views on national and state remedies, urges conciliation, and cites the 1907 panic caused by bank practices, criticizing Republican bank rescue actions.
Joseph Gibara, 42, walked into Harris & Shafer Co. on Pennsylvania Ave NW to cash a $25,000,000 check signed by Pope Pius II. He then tried a second check for $90,000,000 before police arrested him at the First precinct. Checks totaling vast sums were found on him as he claimed royal backing. He will be examined by police surgeons.
London January 8 subscribers to the London Times capital stock amounting to 1,000,000 include Lord Brassey Lord Rothschild Lord Strathcone Mount Royal the Canadian high commissioner Viscount Iveagh and Sir Alexander Henderson chairman of the Great Central Railway Sir Alexander gives the largest contribution A H Small Bars Fierlats Washington and New York
New York Jan 8 Work to obtain a second jury for Harry K Thaw in the Stanford White killing nears completion with 3 sworn jurors 3 provisional jurors in box 2 hundred more talesmen ordered and defense subpoenaing 3 expert witnesses to support insanity claims while Thaws family and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw drawn into the courtroom dynamics.
Roanoke physician Dr W W Butler traveled to New York to testify for the defense in the Thaw trial. He had previously treated Horace Thaw, cousin of Harry K Thaw, during a period of illness while living in Staunton years ago.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs. William Thaw gravely ill in Pittsburg. It notes the distress of her daughter, the Countess of Yarmouth, and the ongoing trial of her son Harry Thaw, weighing on her health during January.
Fred C. Bonfils owner of the Denver Post was convicted of assault and battery against former Senator Thomas M. Patterson, principal owner of the Rocky Mountain News and the Denver Times. A justice of the peace fined Bonfils $50 and costs after Patterson was knocked down and struck on December 26 as he walked from his home to his office.
On the forty third ballot U. S. Jackson of Greenfield was elected chairman of the Democratic State central committee. The selection is described as a victory for Thomas Taggart.
Multimillionaire John Roebling’s Ashe ville estate Beaux Chenes is declined by the Home Mission Board. The gift is then accepted by the Episcopal Church for a girls’ school in Asheville North Carolina. Roebling and Mrs Roebling impose use terms lasting twenty five years and no sale. The Episcopal board accepts and will operate as a girls school. A separate item notes Edward Goldschmidt’s suicide in Pottstown Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg January 8 That E Acheson representative from the Twenty fourth district and ranking member of the House Committee on Rivers and Harbors at Washington will face strong opposition for his seat. President John E Tener of the First National Bank Charleroi says he will contest the Republican nomination. Tener a bank president publisher grand exalted ruler of the Pennsylvania Elks was a noted ball player with Pittsburg and later part owner of the Pittsburg baseball club and a world traveler with A G Spalding.
Governor Glenn sent a letter to Senators Simmons and Overman requesting backing for Tillman and Clay in passing a law prohibiting shipment of liquor by one state into a prohibition territory of another state. He will seek North Carolina Representatives to back the bill in the House.
Perry Heath, former First Assistant Postmaster General under McKinley and longtime Republican insider, stays at the Willard amid speculation. He recalls shaping past nominations with Hanna and Grosvenor, notes how individual leaders now replace rigid party lines, and says the current campaign defies easy prediction.
Edward Henry Bulkeley died in Newport at age forty after kidney trouble and heart failure. Two weeks earlier his marriage to Mary Stewart of St Johns, a nurse, produced a son who will inherit his large estate. The Bulkeley family moved in prominent New York and Newport social circles. In Mentone France Rt Rev George W Worthington Bishop of Nebraska died recently while assigned to church duties on the continent. In Nashville Captain Daniel Eliza aged seventy nine, famed Union scout, died at home near Elizabethtown Tennessee. during the Civil War a price was put on his head by Confederates.
Chicago January report states John A. Cooke former clerk of the State Circuit Court is missing after a Illinois Supreme Court mandate ordered a one to five year penitentiary sentence. Cooke was found guilty seventeen months ago of conspiring to obtain public funds by fraud. Bonds total 335000. A rumor says he was last seen in Washington DC last night.
Paris January reports show French papers split on war odds with Japan. La Presta cites historian Jacques Flach warning a clash is certain and warns U S readiness. Echo de Paris argues Japan focused on Asia means war with America is impossible.
Los Angeles reports a movement by fruit growers to remove Japanese workers from orchards. Hundreds have been discharged and white workers substituted. The year ahead looks grim as Japanese demands were rising and construction slowdowns left many white men unemployed, prompting more hiring in the orchards.
W Howes a Whitth avenue importer sues the New Haven Railroad in Portchester N Y for 75000 alleging employees cut down thirteen trees on his country estate spoiling the view from his mansion built for 800000. He says the trees blocked the view and intended to shut out a nearby factory and railroad tracks.
Despondent over inability to provide for his seven children Joseph H. Sheppard of Millville New Jersey killed himself by a gunshot to the brain. He had complained about supporting many children and had threatened self harm. This week his wife added a seventh child to the family and he appeared distracted.
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