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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
3
Grover Cleveland writes a letter on the way to success. Our Country says ex president conservatism recovery from nervous prostration and a square deal orator quotes Tilden doctrine to Nebraskan followers who refused to attend the dinner.
A New York Democratic rally features calls for conservatism and constitutional observance. The speaker, ex Justice J. O Brien, criticizes factional drama, urges unity, and emphasizes a square deal and protection of every interest. Cleveland signals support for restoring Democratic strength and cautious reform amid party debates.
Judge Fitzgerald opened a Jackson Day dinner praising Morgan J. O’Brien for party service and doctrine. Attendees included Alton B. Parker and numerous notable figures such as Edward M. Shapleigh, Augustus Van Wyck, William Ellison, and Richard Croker Jr.
After two years of search Jan Janoff Pouran, an alleged Russian brigand wanted in Tivonia for murder and robberies, was captured in New York. He admitted identity, worked as an East River tunnel engineer, and faces extradition. Prosecutors accuse him and his band of terrorizing Riga area with arson, burglaries, and multiple murders in August and September.
The Democratic State central committee of Washington announces a state convention to select delegates for the national Denver convention. Spokane to host May 18. The committee unanimously adopts a resolution endorsing William J. Bryan for President.
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore January 8 A soldier Thomas Sus sums a Fort Howard was arrested at the home of John H Hurst where he had called to collect ten thousand dollars in notes or coin after a threatening letter signed Tack Hand warned harm would come to Hurst and family The letter was turned over to police Detective Pohler arrived to receive the visitor but he failed to appear upon layoff the soldier later showed up and was entertained by Hurst's brother while police were summoned
New London January 8 The barges Jane and Nellie of the Scully Line ran aground south of Fishara Island during yesterday’s gale. A lifeboat failed, lines secured the vessels, and rescuers saved a man and a woman from one barge and a man from the other. The rescued are kept at the Fishers Island life-saving station. One barge lies on a sandy shore and may be unharmed. Also notes Removal Notice Washington Sunset Route moves its office to 96 F St NW and service to California with A J Poston as general agent.
Washington reports from Georgia and Tennessee indicate Southern Republican leaders pause before endorsing a candidate. They prefer to wait for Ohio results and may hold early conventions to instruct delegates if Taft wins the Southern favor. Taft's camp hopes for unified Southern support and a first-ballot nomination.
Albany January reports a meeting of Chairman Conners and Democratic leaders to fix the date for New York state convention. The plan aims for early June with an uninstructed delegation to the Democratic national convention, setting a shorter lead time than in recent years.
Adlai E. Stevenson, at a Jefferson Club banquet in Chicago, urged unity and conciliation for the 1908 presidential contest, criticizing aristocratic ideas and urging a government nearer the people. He contrasted state and national remedies with Bryan emphasizing combined protections and cautious fiscal policy amid the current financial stringency and bank panic.
Joseph Gibara, 42, enters Harris & Shafer Co. on Pennsylvania Ave NW claiming to be the Czar of Russia’s first cousin and to have a $25 million check signed by Pope Pius II. He says the President gave him the funds for Russo-Japanese War services. Clerk alarms police. Gibara arrested later while seeking the President’s check. Police examine him as officers search for more signed checks.
London January 8 subscribers to the London Times one million dollar capital stock 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 makes the largest contribution a H Small & Bars Fierlats Washington and New York
New York Jan 8 jury selection for Harry K Thaw second trial over Stanford White killing nears completion with three sworn jurors nine provisional members and twelve talesmen in process. Defense subpoenas three experts deemed insane at time of prior inquiry, while Evelyn Nesbit Thaw attends court amid courtroom tensions.
Dr W W Butler of Roanoke travels to New York to testify for the defense in the Thaw trial. Butler once treated Horace Thaw, cousin of Harry K Thaw, in Staunton years ago, when Thaw is said to have suffered from some form of insanity.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs. William Thaw mother of Harry Thaw is gravely ill in Pittsburgh. Her daughter the Countess of Yarmouth and the trial of her son have added strain to her illness.
Denver businessman Fred C. Bonfils, co owner of the Denver Post, was found guilty 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 fifty dollars and costs after he knocked Patterson down and struck him several times on December 26 as Patterson walked from his house to his office.
On the forty third ballot U S Jackson of Greenfield was elected chairman of the Democratic State central committee in Indianapolis. The result is said to be a victory for Thomas Taggart and his supporters.
Multimillionaire John Roebling offers his Beaux Chenes estate near Asheville to the Home Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church, which declines due to prohibition views. The property is accepted by the Episcopal Church for use as a girls school, with conditions limiting sale and naming for 25 years. The move follows Asheville's dry vote. Other items note a Pottstown death by self-inflicted wound and Seaboard Air Line railroad service updates.
Pittsburg January 8 opposition to E Acheson representative from the Twenty fourth district and ranking member of the House Committee on Rivers and Harbors at Washington emerged tonight. President John E Tener of the First National Bank Charleroi will contend for the Republican nomination He is a bank president publisher grand exalted ruler of Pennsylvania Elks and a former Pittsburg baseball figure who toured the world with A G Spalding.
Governor Glenn sent a letter to Senators Simmons and Overman urging backing for Tillman and Clay to pass a law prohibiting shipment of liquor from one state to a prohibition territory of another. He will urge North Carolina representatives to back the bill in the House.
Perry Heath, former First Assistant Postmaster General and Republican figure, stays at the Willard prompting talk of a political mission. He recalls guiding McKinley and Harrison campaigns, noting the shift from organized party lines to individual influence and uncertain convention outcomes.
Edward Henry Bulkeley died in Newport at age forty from kidney trouble and heart failure. Two weeks earlier he and Mary Stewart, a hospital nurse from St John New Brunswick, wed in a romantic marriage and his large fortune will pass to their newborn son. Also noted: Rt Rev George Worthington died in Mentone after reassignment in Europe. Capt Daniel Eliza, Union scout of East Tennessee, 79, died near Elizabethtown Tennessee, once targeted by Confederates.
Chicago report: Illinois Supreme Court mandated a penitentiary sentence of one to five years for John A. Cooke, former clerk of the State Circuit Court, but Cooke is missing. Convicted seventeen months ago of conspiring to obtain public funds by fraud. Bonds total 335000. Rumor places him last seen in Washington, D. C.
Paris journals debate the likelihood of war with Japan and the United States. Flach argues a clash is certain, urging Britain and France to intervene. Echo de Paris cites Japan’s focus on China and Korea, while Journal des Debats doubts rupture but notes Hawaii as a potential prize. Tokyo uniform stance hardens Manchuria policy.
Los Angeles dispatch reports a fruitgrowers movement to remove Japanese workers from orchards. Hundreds of Japanese are discharged and white workers hired in their stead. The year ahead looks bleak for growers as Japanese demands grow firmer and idle white labor rises after a broad construction slowdown.
W Howes, a New York importer, sues the New Haven Railroad in Supreme Court Portchester NY for 75000 alleging railroad workers cut down thirteen trees on his country estate spoiling the view from his mansion built by James W Quintard. Howes bought the estate for 800000 and says the trees spoil the view and block a nearby factory and railroad tracks.
Despondent over inability to provide for his seven children Joseph H. Sheppard of Millville New Jersey killed himself today by a gunshot to the head. He had repeatedly complained of supporting more children than he could manage and had threatened suicide previously. This week his wife added a seventh child and he grew distressed.
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