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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

14

No Peace in Ohio War in Districts Contests at Conventions

State senator argues the national convention plan will nullify state control of delegates. He says no pact on delegates and that contests belong to twenty one congressional district conventions, not the state committee. He opposes calling a state convention and warns actions may violate party rules.

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Girl Wife Seeks Divorce From Bohemian Husband

Marion Dougherty-Goebel, a sixteen year old who wed Richard Alexander Goebel in London, sues for divorce alleging unfaithfulness and cruel treatment. Dougherty, her father, filed suit on her behalf in Philadelphia after Goebel pursued money and later threatened to reclaim his wife with a revolver.

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Taft Supporters Hit State Delegation Clash Over Nomination

New Hampshire senators Gallinger and Farnham opposed confirming Charles Fairbanks as pension agent in Concord after an executive session. The move mirrored earlier Republican splits as the delegation urged an unwritten untied stance for Taft, arguing for a united party front and a Chicago delegation choice. The letter from Gallinger to Governor Rollins cautioned against a divided slate and urged a broad, unwritten delegation to Chicago.

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Boy Debater Ends Life After Capital Punishment Debate

A young debater committed suicide after arguments against capital punishment failed to sway him. The incident occurred following heated exchanges and a public debate that left the participant's views unsettled, revealing the high emotional stakes of the topic.

Trains Collision in Italy Kills Ten Injures Many

A wreck on an Italian line involves three express trains. Ten people are confirmed dead and many are injured as responders work at the scene with nurses aiding victims.

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Henry Watterson blamed for Kentucky loss over prohibition

A Kentucky editor argues prohibition cost the party the election. He cites Henry Watterson and ties the state's fate to federal costs and central party alignment. The Rev Ferdinand Uobstetard remarks on national focus and party repercussions.

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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Describes Tragic Night and Court Testimony

New York January 20 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified for a second time in the Thaw White case detailing the Madison Square Garden encounter with Stanford White and the night of the shooting Her account covers the Paris and Pittsburg episodes the Waldorf Astoria plan the theater visit and Thaws reaction She says Thaw proposed joint death by self destruction and later took laudanum doctors intervened The cross examination by District Attorney Jerome grew heated as he pressed on Thaws relations with White and her mother and the couple's Europe trip details

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Morgan backed bank well never sold a share in the Sovereign

Toronto reports that the Sovereign Bank suspended after J Pierpont Morgan refused further advances. The Morgan interests owe the bank about 2.24 million, with funds from Dresdner and others aiding until reorganizations. Loans from Morgan and partners helped weather past crises, while Dresdner and Morgan held substantial stock. A separate note adds a Pullman service upgrade between Washington and Oil City via the Pennsylvania Railroad, with a nightly 7:05 p.m. departure.

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Graft Scandal Tied to South Carolina Dispensary

Special to The Washington Post reports T B Felder outlines $4 to $5 million in graft over fourteen years tied to the South Carolina dispensary. He cites warrants against 40 to 50 people nationwide for conspiracy defrauding the state and bribery with indictments planned in Columbia next February. Prominent South Carolina politicians are said to be involved.

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AT 138 TAKES A WIFE Aged groom in Washington tale shocks mission

Special to the Washington Boat New York reports an aged groom calling himself 138 years old marries Bila Haynes in a hurried ceremony after a church revival. The bride’s brother Daniel Haynes threatens confrontation as the tale links the groom to a former Washington policeman and Civil War pension. The scene includes a controversial life history pamphlet and a tense home revival setting.

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Vanderbilt Heiress Plans Szechenyi Wedding Rumors

Reported engagement of Miss Gladys Vanderbilt to Count Laszlo Szechenyi stirs talk of a larger “Vanderbilt” alliance. A photographer accuses Count Szechenyi of assault over a Fifth Avenue photo, while Vanderbilt family plans a high profile wedding breakfast at Mrs. Vanderbilt’s West Fifty-eighth Street home.

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Rescue of Gastaways Their Struggle for Life

Survivors of the Dundonald wreck endured eight months on Disappointment Island and Auckland Island. They survived on birds and seals, built crude boats and mud ovens, and signaled a passing vessel to reach a government food depot. The Hincomo sighted their signals and rescued the ten castaways after reaching Auckland Island.

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Curzon Elected Irish Representative Peer to Lords

Curzon of Kernles ton, former viceroy of India, won a majority of votes in the election to fill the vacancy among Ireland's representative peers after Lord Kilmale's death. He will represent the Irish peerage in the British House of Lords.

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Maine Lobster Shortage Triggers Dealer Call Ins

Maine coast faces lobster scarcity prompting officials to urge local dealers to secure supply. The directive aims to stabilize markets as fishermen report tight catches and rising prices. Portland and other coastal ports are central to the effort to maintain steady availability.

Plot to harm American fleet linked to antiwar rumors

Paris reports say a young Boston or New York style informer warned Brazilian authorities of a possible plot to attack the American battleship fleet in Rio de Janeiro. The tale claims suspects arranged explosives shipments and a chartered steamer from Germany via Brazil, with police arresting several foreigners believed involved.

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