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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

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No Peace in Ohio Contests to Be At State Convention

In a disrupted political scene Senator Vegal rejects binding pacts for delegate selection. He says conflicts will stay within the twenty one congressional districts and not be directed by the state committee. The plan focuses on talks about state convention control and possible peace overtures, with debates over whether the national convention can be influenced.

Call Vegal Dentes Vea Saul Eoeste Erneen Unite States Abe Teday Tran Ilegal Delomaton Pope Toni Evrie Twenty-fourth Street Stanford White Pittsburg Mr. White Thaw Flo Vanderbilt Miss Vanderbilt Violet Vivian Alexandra Jadlew England Col Vivian Marshall O. Roberte Miss van Wart Waldorf-Astoria Marshall O. Roberts Roberts

Girl Wife Seeks Divorce After Secret London Marriage

Marion Dougherty-Goebel files for divorce from Richard Alexander Goebel alleging unfaithfulness and cruel treatment. Marion, aged sixteen at secret London wedding, faced demands for money and threats including a revolver. B D Webster Dougherty, her father, is plaintiff in Philadelphia suit seeking relief and damages.

Marion Dougherty-Goebel Washington Post Philadelphia B. D Webster Dougherty Richard Alexander Goebel Dougherty London Marion Goebel Mr. Dougherty Europe Gosber Guehela

Taft Supporters Hit New Hampshire Backing Split

The article reports on New Hampshire senators Gallinger and Farnham opposing Taft aligned moves and blocking Charles Fairbanks nomination as pension agent, urging an unwritten delegation to Chicago, while Winston Churchill and Streeter back Taft symmetry. It notes a related meeting invitation to Concord and Gallinger's critical letter to Gov. Rollins dated January 3, urging unity and unwritten delegation. It also mentions the Sloan collection exhibit at Sloan's and related sale plans for Louis E. McComas artifacts.

New England Winston Churchill Gallinger Taft Ohio Gallinger and Farnham Senate Charles Fairbanks Concord Committee On Pensions House Mairbanks Enate Streeter New Hampshire Hay NE Fairbanks Foraker Watt Gailinger Frank W. Rollins Gov. Rollins Washington Eagle Hotel

Boy Debater A Death by Own Action

A Brooklyn debate on capital punishment ends with a participant’s suicide after arguments against the policy fail. The incident follows a heated exchange as observers recount the debater’s strong stance and the crowd’s reactions during the session at the hall.

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Trains Wreck in Italy Kills Ten Injures Many

Three trains collided on an Italian line, causing a large wreck. Ten people are dead and numerous others injured as authorities and hospital staff work at the scene with nurses assisting and rescuers surveying the wreckage.

Acci- Jert Abe Taal Noob Bos Aoweud Tran Wits Eeetors Bes Hstorere

Prohibition Cost Kentucky Vote Blamed on Watterson

The Kentucky editor's stance on prohibition is blamed for the election outcome. The piece cites Rev Ferdinand Lobbstetard saying Watterson tied the party to Washington and hurt the party in Kentucky last election.

Saya Kentucky Acetal New York Ferdinand Uobstetard

Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Repeats Testimony In White Trial

In New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw recounts her relationship with Stanford White and her marriage to Harry K Thaw. District Attorney Jerome presses for details while Justice Dowling allows scrutiny of past actions, noting Thaw’s obsession and the couple’s Europe trip plans. The court adjourns with cross examination to continue, as Thaw’s wife testifies under a wary, combative atmosphere.

Thaw Martin Harry Dearie Jerome Stanford White Architect Jerome Rough New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw Justice Dowling White Littleton Waldorf-Astoria Dows Paris Star Gol Kendanum Madison Square Tower Mr. Littleton Mr. Thaw Tio Europe Pittsburg William Thaw Hairy Whaw Clorret Tittioten Stangard White Evelyn Nesbit Mr. Jerome Stanford Delmas Justien Dowline Jerome l New Jersey Wiines

Morgan backed bank well never sold a share in the Sovereign

The Sovereign Bank suspended after J Pierpont Morgan refused further advances. Morgan interests held a large debt to the bank, with $2,241,000 outstanding. Dresdner bank and Morgan funds financed the reorganization and loans across Europe. Also noted is continued Pullman service between Washington and Oil City with a nightly 7:05 p.m. departure.

Toronto Gnt Sovereign Bank J. Pierpont Morgan Dresdner Bank Mr. Morgan Morgan Europe United States New York Dresdner Pullman Eric Washington Oil City Pennsylvania, Railroad and Corry Eris Pennsylvania Union Station

Graft in South Carolina Faces Broad Prosecutions

Special to The Washington Post from Atlanta reports T B Felder, assistant attorney general of South Carolina, says over fourteen years the graft amounted to 4 to 5 million dollars. Warrants have been issued against 40 to 50 people nationwide for conspiracy and bribe offenses. Indictments in Columbia next February will target whiskey dealers from Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, and Savannah. Prominent South Carolina politicians are said to be involved.

Washington Post Atlanta South Carolina T. B. Felder Col. Felder Columbia D. C United States Felder Macon Augusta Savannah

AT 138 TAKES A WIFE! BRIDE'S BROTHER AN OBJECTOR

An aged man named William Brooks Mason marries Bila Haynes in New York City. Clerk Scully approves the license despite Mason's claimed 138 years. Haynes suspects the match and warns her brother Daniel Haynes, who runs a revival mission at 68 West 18th Street. Mason, once a Washington policeman and Civil War pensioner, defends the union amid family tensions.

New York Jin. Y Scully Wiliam Brooks Mason George Washington Yarietown Mission Bila Haynes West 133d Street James J. Smith Daniel Haynes Mount Calvary Union Baptist Mission West 18d Street Haynes Orangeburg Yorktown United States Brooke Cuba Mason Cornwallis’ Cave Washington Brother Haynes Elder Mason

Chosen Set 15 200 Astors for a New Limit

Gladys Vanderbilt’s fiancé called to police after a cane strike on a photographer spoiling a staged wedding moment. Count Szechenyi faces assault summons as Washington bound plans for a Niagara Falls trip and a post wedding Washington visit unfold amid rumors of Mrs Vanderbilt’s own marriage.

Washington Count Szechenyi Finn Yorkville Edmund T. Reilly la Tel Fifth Avenue Alfred G. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Gladys Atigs Vanderbilt Heilly Alfred Vanderbilt Reilly Dan" Finn Niagara Falls Szechenyis Miss Vanderbilt Laszlo Szechenyi Hungary Mrs. Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt New York Newpart Jewalg

Rescue of Gastaways Struggle for Life on Auckland Island

Survivors of the Dundonald wreck endured eight months on Disappointment Island south of New Zealand. They ate seabirds and seals, built crude boats from canvas and ship remnants, and, after signaling a passing steamer Hincoma, were rescued near Auckland Island. They reached a government food depot and eventually were brought to Auckland Island.

Barkentine Aukland Island Victoria British Columbia Mlowera Australia Barkentine Dundonald Disappointment Island New Zealand Dundonald Hincoma Auckland Suee Auckland Island Hineoma

Curzon Chosen for Irish Peerage Seat at Lords

Curzon of Kernles ton wins the Irish representative peer vacancy in the British House of Lords following Lord Kilmaine's death last November. He will represent the Irish peerage and preside over legislative matters in London.

Dublin Van Wera Curson Kernleston India Ireland Lord Kilmaine House of Lords

Maine Lobster Shortage Triggers Dealer Call In

A Maine coast lobster scarcity prompts officials to call on dealers to stabilize supplies. The report notes reduced catches near Portland and signals forthcoming price or distribution adjustments for local buyers.

Portland Maine

Explotions To Rio Shadowed Suspects In Paris Plot

A young man in Paris reported a planned explosive plot against the American fleet in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian and U.S. authorities warned diplomats, with investigations tracing suspected conspirators, shipments of explosives, and a chartered steamer linked to the alleged scheme. Rio police arrested several suspects as the case expanded.

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