Scene of Beauty Brilliant White House Reception to Diplomats
The first diplomatic corps reception of 1908 opened Washington society as President and Mrs Roosevelt greeted four thousand guests in the Blue Room. Ambassadors from across the globe attended with their retinues, and the evening showcased lavish gowns, uniformed aides, and a cinematic display of the mansion’s rooms. The event elevated Washington as a social capital and highlighted the executive leadership in a historic district pageant.
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Daring Hold-Up On Brooklyn Car Reported
Special to The Washington Post describes a bold armed robbery on a Brooklyn streetcar bound from the Broadway ferry to Ridgewood. A tall man in a long coat threatened conductor Oxendorff with a pistol, taking a little over $6 before leaping off as the car moved past Broadway and Johnson Avenue.
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High Court Holds Fees to Restaurants Not Crimes in Schmitz Ruef Case
The California District Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of former Mayor Eugene Schmitz and Abe Ruef, ruling that compelling French restaurants to pay the so called fees was not a crime. The decision dismisses the French restaurant cases, but bail remains possible after a two month wait due to procedural steps.
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Fears for Jack London Missing at Marquesas
Friends of author Jack London fear for his safety as his small boat Snark, loaded with Mrs London, two friends, and a crew, is month overdue after leaving Hilo October 7 for the Marquesas. It is believed the gasoline engine failed and the vessel may be adrift. The steamer Mariposa is due January 2 with any news.
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Lewis Denies Calling Women Witnesses Perjurers
Col James Hamilton Lewis said he never stated all women witnesses are perjurers and that he spoke only about classes of witnesses in a Northwestern University law lecture. He described a final class as those who sue men for money and claimed his remarks referred to revenge or cupidity, not all women. A separate notice lists a Baltimore return fare of $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad, valid Saturdays Sundays and returning by Sunday night on all regular trains except Congressional Limited.
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Abyssinian Invasion of Italian Somaliland Sparks Alarm
Rome reports serious trouble in Italian Somaliland as Abyssinians raid near Hugh and besiege Lugh, killing and capturing locals. Italy orders Red Sea squadron to protect coast towns and protests to King Menelik over a violated status quo while officials question the scale and authenticity of the reverse.
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Terms Rejected By Japan Emigration Promise
Tokyo reports that Ambassador O'Brien pressed for a written agreement limiting Japanese emigration to the United States, but the Japanese government refused it as beneath the dignity. Paris notes Roosevelt’s reassuring remarks on the situation, saying no apprehension of conflict. An unrelated railway fare and schedule item is also listed.
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Marvin Boy's Father Weds In New York Chapter
Special to The Washington Post. Dr. Horace N. Marvin of Dover Del., father of the Marvin boy whose disappearance last March led police in many cities to investigate, married his mother-in-law Mrs. Flora Melina Swift today at the Little Church Around the Corner. The ceremony was by Rev. Dr. George C. Houghton with both families present. Marvin is about sixty. his bride a few years younger, mother of his second wife who died last September. Last November reports claimed a Livingston Del. marriage near his farm, denied by both parties. Mrs. Swift was visiting with one of her daughters in Providence R I and had with her Marvin's son John, aged one year older than Horace, whose body was found near the home.
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Miss Warfield Engaged to William Harris of Binghamton
Baltimore January 9 engagement announced for Miss Carrie Warfield to William Harris of Binghamton. Former Gov and Mrs Warfield refuse to comment while Miss Warfield’s debut at Government House Annapolis is noted. Harris a Yale graduate and young businessman. Wedding expected next October with formal announcement at season’s end.
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Mission Burned in China Riot at Kia-Hsing Fu
Rioters in Kia-Hsing-Fu Cho Klang Province burned the Protestant chapel and school and destroyed the official residence of the local gratiate. Foreigners at Kia-Hsing-Fu face unrest as tensions rise against the dynasty. The Presbyterian Church South has run a mission there since 18 percent of its century.
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Snell Will Fight Opens Amid Claims of Influence and Finances
Testimony began in Clinton Illinois in a suit by Richard Snell son of Col Thomas Snell against the will that leaves him nothing. Proceedings reveal alleged lavish gifts to Maybelle Snell including 50000 in cash and 25000 in real estate, with claims of evil influence influencing the estate valued around two million dollars.
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Leaps From College Dome Doomed Kansas Captain
Lawrence Kans Jan 9 Urban Angney aged twenty two captain of last year's Kansas football team died by suicide leaping from Frazer Hat home at the university grounds Angney left a note to Jesus saying his life had passed pleasure gone and that he owed a debt he could not pay
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Vanderbilt Wedding Cards Announce Gladys Vanderbilt Ties
Newport, January 9. Cards are issued for the marriage of Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, to Count Laszlo Szechenyi of Hungary. The invitation requests the honor of the recipient at the ceremony on Monday, January 27 at 12 o clock at 2 West Fifty eighth street. The Breakers remains open and reports the couple may spend part of their honeymoon at the Count’s Hungarian estate after the ceremony.
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Robbery at Grammercy Park Home Heights of New York
In a New Year’s dawn break in Manhattan, a robber entered Robert J. Collier’s home at 20 Gramercy Park. Mrs. Collier Sarah Van Alen awoke to a man near her dresser and jewels. Collier pursued, intruder escaped after cutting phone wires. Police report rear-yard entry via ladders, DA investigates linked thefts in the district.
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Immigrants Held In Quarantine After Moscow Steamer
Several hundred steerage passengers from the Russian steamer Moskva are held at Hoffmans Island pending investigation into the death of a passenger on December 30. Quarantine authorities fear contagion and have disinfected the ship before docking.
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Never Saw Mother's Face in Court Custody Fight
In Camden the case of Dr George Buchanan and Isavella MacGarvie versus Reba Buchanan rests on claims of Dr John Buchanan's estate. Reba, claiming illegitimate birth, says she cared for her father in Brooklyn and that her mother funded her life while never revealing her own identity. The matter includes disputed deed transfers and a move notice for the Washington Sunset Route office to 95 First NW with a California service claim.
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Secret marriage of Garfield nurse to Baltimore broker surprised family
Reading Pa January 9 announcements confirm Margaret R Sharman daughter of Mr and Mrs David Sharman of Fritztown wed Tyrrell E Biddle August 10 1871 in Baltimore Md. The bride trained nurse at Garfield Memorial Hospital Washington DC met the broker during a visit. They plan to reside in Baltimore Maryland.
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Suspect in Hammer Murder Identified by Partner's Claim
Canton Ohio January 9 Police say they have clews to Elizabeth Brown murder. The body was found in an alley with a hammer blow to the head. Albert Lukens, a laborer, admitted acquaintance and previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, serving time in the state reformatory after Cincinnati case. Harman P F Renz identified the hammer as his.
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Factions Remain Split as Massachusetts Democrats Plan National Convention
Boston January 9 The rift within Massachusetts Democratic ranks persists since last September’s Springfield state convention. Twenty seven of twenty seven city committee members faced a split turnout with many skipping today’s meeting while Willam McNary led the Whitney faction. Tomorrow’s session called by John P. Finney and Bartlet nin aims to issue a second convention amid two rival slates. The Denver convention delegate dispute likely to be settled by the Democratic National Committee.
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Separation Final Decision In Letter From Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Special to The Washington Post reports Ruth Bryan Leavitt, daughter of William J. Bryan, says in a letter from Europe she will not reunite with her husband in Paris. The estrangement, confirmed after a long family dispute, ends the marriage prospects she fled to Europe to escape.
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Count Zeppelin Plans Airship to Carry 19 Passengers
Berlin reports Count Zeppelin aims to build an airship for 19 people, only 26 feet longer than his 137 foot craft that carries 11 and 3,300 pounds ballast. Experts believe the project may succeed.
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Harmon in Washington visit by Democratic nomination hopeful Judson Harmon
Ohio lawyer and former attorney general Judson Harmon arrived in Washington from New York and checked into the New Willard. He declined interviews and retired to his room, with plans to stay in Washington today. His presence is noted as potentially significant for the Democratic nomination.
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Taft Association Formed by New Hampshire Republicans
About 150 Republicans from across New Hampshire formed the Taft Association of New Hampshire in Concord. Former Gov. Frank W. Rollins was named president as letters from U S senators and representatives criticized the meeting while others urged backing Taft. The group endorsed a continued unpledged delegate tradition and pledged enrollment in the party reorganization effort.
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Hitchcock Taft's Man to Quit Department First
Frank H Hitchcock First Assistant Postmaster General will accept Taft campaign management in the East and South after finishing Post Office plans and committee work. Taft and Hitchcock agreed with conditions and expect his resignation to pursue active campaign work for Taft. Southern leaders reportedly back Hitchcock as a political general who could carry delegates.
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Taft on Contempt Cases and Ex Parte Injunctions
Taft discusses motions and procedures in contempt for injunctions, favoring notice and a hearing before restraining orders in labor disputes. He proposes designating another judge to hear contempt when a defendant objects, emphasizes impartial review, and notes concerns about ex parte orders in protecting workers and employers' rights.
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