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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

20

International Band Arrests and Rio Festivities Amid Naval Spectacle

Five Italians one Canadian and two Germans tied to a band were reported with three Italians arrested locally and others believed held in Sao Paulo. A Spaniard Rochero, once trusted, went insane last year and is confined in Montevideo. In Montevideo a banquet for naval officers featured lavish decorations and toasts to Hoogevelt and Henna. St Sebastian’s Day marked a city holiday with parades, park concerts, and a ship lights display. A 3,000 yard yacht race between Moneela and Louisana crews drew many spectators.

John Fehder Sao Paulo Rochero Montevideo Karen de Rio-Franco Monte Fotace Neet Cad Naval Miliargs Hoogevelt Henna Uragu United States Boby St. Sebastian Rio de Janeiro Uilinels

Washington told of plot against battleships

A State Department official disclosed confidential information about an alleged anarchist plot to destroy U S battleships. The claim originated with the American news agency In Paris and was sent to Washington, Rio de Janeiro, and Navy officials. Officials urged calm as no firm evidence was found.

Ric Harbor State Department Confidentia Eun- Tass Paris H. Dudley Rio de Janeiro Navy Department Bureau of Navigation Tivana Ab Kite Ambassador White W. Vagne Soa Sroithy

May Defeat Japan's Budget in Diet Clash

Fragmentary report notes a budget vote in the Japanese Diet with opposition groups uniting against government policies. Mentions key figures such as former premier Soren and leader candidates, amid shifting alliances and cabinet pressures before the vote.

Russian row over fleet conflict sparks press debate

At Manchester Jan 20 the conflict between the Russian ministry of foreign affairs and the admiralty over Commander Datchkomt to join the American battleship Reed on its voyage has provoked wide press comment. Publication of the correspondence is seen as indiscretion by foreign officials and may discredit Russian diplomacy with indications that high officials back the campaign.

Mecerstury Russi Ministry Formgn Tars Admiralty Dattchkomt Viemya

Cabinet clashes and press attacks fuel move toward old order

The article notes two ministries aware of the incident and a newspaper plan to target liberal cabinet members. A group of bureaucrats backs the move, signaling a bid to restore the old regime. Liberal papers criticize Baron Rosen, the Russian Ambassador in Washington, for not presenting Prof. Paul Mitukoff to President Roosevelt, questioning why a previously accepted Parliament member was kept from the meeting.

Baron Rosen Washington Paul Mitukoff Roosevelt

Pope urges Catholic press to curb Japan US tensions

Rome January Pope writes Cardinal Gibbons urging the American Catholic press to refrain from inflaming conflict between Japan and the United States. Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco in Rome has received the same instructions.

Rome Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Catholic Press of America Japan United States Riordan San Francisco

Geological Survey seeks funds for mining safety studies

The Treasury Department sent to the House estimates for a Geological Survey station to study methods minimizing mine dangers with an $11,000 appropriation. Requests total $50,000 for mine accident prevention and mining conditions, $20,000 for waste prevention and mineral extraction methods, plus $25,000 for fuels testing and $100,000 for structural materials testing.

Geological Survey Treasury Department

Teachers allege coercion in school petition drive

Communications in the hands of Senate members show teachers allegedly pressured to sign a petition urging Don Rresa not to abolish the board. The petition, signed by over 500 teachers, will go to President Oyster to forward to Congress. Committee members deny any connection, hearings on schools expected soon.

Board of Education Don Rresa Senate Subcommittee On Schoold Senate District Committee Mde Oyster Congress Hendrey Beers Davis Dalliver Correson

Richest Indian James Bigheart Dies at 67

Guthrie Oklahoma January 20 James Bigheart former chief of the Osage Indians and reputed richest Indian in the United States died at his home near Big Heart Osage Noon at age sixty seven He once bought two thousand dollars worth of valentines in Washington to win favor with allotment officials and statesmen He owned extensive land and held stock in two national banks. Nancy R Merritt eighty three dies in Lockport New York at the home of her son John A Merritt formerly Third Assistant Portmaster General and later Washington postmaster West Point New York January 20 Mrs Dudley wife of Colonel Edgar S Dudley judge advocate US Army and a professor at the Military Academy law and history department died suddenly today of heart disease.

James Bigheart Desages Guthrie Oklo James Bigheat United States Big Heart Hygheart Washington Na I.iopal Lockport Nancy R. Merritt John A. Merritt West Point Dudley Edgar Department of Law and History The Military Academy

Parade of Hungry Men Streets of New Britain

More than 1,000 unemployed workers marched through New Britain Connecticut led by a banner reading Parade of hungry people looking for work. Leaders explained the hunger referred to seeking work, not food. The crowd included Poles Germans Lithuanians French and Italians among the marchers.

New Britain Conn Germany

Crisis currency retired amid New York clearinghouse cash shift

Large blocks of Clearing House certificates totaling about 15 million dollars were retired today in New York. The outstanding amount now nears 20 million, with a peak during the crisis touching one hundred million. Officials say rapid retirement signals banks will soon return to cash basis mutual exchanges.

New York

Pneumonia Follows Grip Warns Doctors in Ads

A medical advisory warns pneumonia may follow untreated grip and urges bed rest, a laxative like Hood's Pills, and Hood's Sarsaparilla to purge the poison. Patient testimony from Mary L. Burkart and Nellie V. Freas supports Hood's remedy claims for quick recovery.

Hood Nellie V. Freas East Conshohocken

Weather Still Warm Nationwide With Sparse Cooling Prospects

Unseasonably warm conditions prevail across the United States Monday evening as a low pressure area over the Northwest edges eastward. Little indication of a major temperature change in the next two to three days east of the Rockies, with cooler spells in the Northwest behind the low. Pacific States see fair weather through Tuesday, followed by continued mild conditions. Winds vary by coast and region, with fresh southwest winds in New England and Mid-Atlantic, easterly along the South Atlantic, and brisk southwest along Lake Michigan. Temperatures reported at key times show a high around 63 and a low near 25 with several entries of the day’s extremes and humidity readings.

Dept. of Agricultura Weather Bureau Washington California Pacife Montana Atenday Rocky Mountains Pacific States New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gul Lake Michigan Grand Hawks

Plage Waits on Loeb in White House Duty Link

Washington Railway and Electric directors hint William Loeb Jr. may succeed Allan McDermott as president once Roosevelt’s secretary can be spared. Board selects Clarence Norment as executive committee chair and plans to study road operations while awaiting the right moment.

McDermott Norment They Washington Railway and Electric Company William Loeb Roosevelt Allan L. McDermott Loeb Ward Thoron Kamehatka Board of Mr. Torun Thoron White House American Security and Trust Company Clarence B. Norment George Truesdell Woodbury Binir

Honor Smiths Memory and City Election Result

Postmaster General Meyer ordered half mast for Charles Emory Smith's death with a telegram to Mrs. Smith and plans for the Philadelphia post office flag. In Middletown a tight race ends with Republican Thomas M. Russell defeating incumbent Democrat W. C. Fisher for mayor. Fisher had been Wesleyan faculty.

Meyer Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Smith G. von L. Meyer Middletown Conn W. C. Fisher Thomas M. Russell Bisher Wesleyan University

Arrest of Kemp Recorded at City Hall

The first police record at headquarters for James Arthur Kemp, former chief clerk of the metropolitan police, shows his arrest last night on embezzlement charges. Kemp, age forty six, was brought to City Hall and released on bond by detectives Evans and McNamee, who acted as United States deputies.

James Arthur Kemp Metropolitan Police Department Kemp Evans McNamee New Orleans Hare United States Matchate Police “Department Rogues’ Gallery

Three Widows Claim Widow’s Share in Greenough Estate

Boston magistrate rules on a will case involving Joseph A. Greenough’s estate. Judge George orders $50,000 distributed to the first Mrs Greenough, Martha Higgins, and to the next of kin. The divorces cited are invalid due to lack of Colorado domicile, affecting the widow’s share claims by Emma Fenton-Greenough and Mary M. Kerekes.

Boston, Mags Joseph A. Greenough George Day Greenough No Greenough Martha Higgins Colorado Emma Fenton-Greenough Mary M. Kerekes Philadelphia

Daylight Robbery as Boy Steals Jewelry from Washington Home

A 15 year old boy robbed Mrs. N Metzer’s Washington home in daylight after 3 pm. He entered the third floor room of Miss Veazle Metzer and took two rings a locket and a gold chain valued at 150 dollars. Mrs Metzer spotted the thief leaving and believes he knew the house and suspects a local boy. She described him as about fifteen in knee breeches of slight build.

Washington N. Metzer H Stret Veazle Metzer

Baby Victim of Bomb At Northern Minnesota Mine

A dynamite blast struck the home of Thomas Nicholas, Mohawk mine captain near Aurora, splitting the house and scattering his family from bed. His wife and four children escaped but a baby sleeping with them was severely injured. No suspects identified yet.

Riwabik Minn Thomas Nicholas Mohawk Aurora Nicholas

Hotels and guests listed across major cities

A long OCR style posting lists hotel guests by city and name clusters. Entries cover Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York City and more with numerous individuals and several hotel brands such as St James Willard Ebbitt Metropolitan Raleigh and Shoreham. The page reads like a social register of travelers at top hotels with names paired to locales and some military references United States Army Knight and United States Navy Alger noted.

Baltimore F. B. S. Bowles St. James May Gerwitz Louis £. Hayes National van Y. Dorr Metropolitan Dodson Wiliam James Kane Epbitt Boston Frank A. Binder R. J. Giekle Alys MacGickie Virt. Daly Imer L. McCloud J. L. Putnam Raleign George F. Daufele New Willard Chicago Jacques Raleigh S.J. Haanelin Carl W. Hunt Ebbitt F. H. Atwood Charles William Halihon Lipatz Holt Prapper M. P. Hitchcork Mills Witchcock Miss Winton Fittsagag Coyne John B. Hrittain Shoreham Richmond Mites Turpin James Taylor Thomas Atkinson Shoreham William T Reed New Wilard Arkansas Paul Powera Hot Springe Ralaigt Colorado F. Valle Denver Tarry Marttora Delaware Forman Wilmington Georgia Otto G. Pfefferkom Gamesvilla W. L. Sallar Savannashbi St Illinois Maddox Quincy Indiana J. EB Marlon Ndianapolis J. P. Dunn Indianapolis Ebbite Iowa Charles Cunias Amca Kansas A. Herrman Topeka Louisiana Shomaz Montague New Orlans Abbitt Maine Harrison Helden Portlend Ebbith Maryland King Dumbarland Massachusetts Farnand Cheehire Riggs Michigan C. A. Howell and Wits Detroit Minh Sota Thomas J. Gibbons At. Paul Releigh Missoure Barton Pttx St. Joseph St James Norman M Vaughan Louth Ral Henry D. Anhley Kansae City Ohig Ralph V. Brandt Cleveland D. G. Wright Ronten, Isleigh James F. Vatextins Cincionat Hill Daugherty R. G. Hutchins J. G. Bassett F. Q Schostnight Columbus Ambrose Swatey New Witlard Pennsylvania P. Gallagher Beaver R. ¥. Rothermel Reading J. W. Dadley Scranton Itings South Carolina Stanbops Sams Columb Radeigh Virginia Eric R. Miller Mount Weather Metgastian O. N. Dickinnom Roanoke Hate Charles Bullivan J. E. Luck B. Tinner Norfolk F. DB. Ware New West Virginia

The Man of the Hour at National Theater

The Man of the Hour plays to a full house at the National Theater with George Broadhurst and Charles Klein hits. Alwyn Bennett, Richard Horrigan, and James Phelan deliver strong performances while the melodramatic plot exposes political corruption and honors honesty. The President's audience cheer for Roosevelt during a political honesty speech.

George Broadhurst Charles Klein Tova Villarmy la Follette Becker Milwaukee Alwyn Bennett Yun Bennett Brafters Robert A. Fischer Richard Horrigan Harold Russell James Phelan George C. Staley Charles Wainwright Orrin Johnson William Deming Perry Wainwright Thomas Meighan Samuel C. Hunt Judge Newman Samuel Forrest Bennett Southard Henry Thompson Frances Ring Dallas Wainwright National Theater Wilk Pr Dent Roosevelt

The Great Divide Charms Washington at Belasco Theater

The Belasco Theater crowds applaud as The Great Divide featuring Margaret Anglin and Henry Miller enrapture Washington. Miller’s portrayal of a drunken miner and Anglin’s vivid Ruth Jordan receive repeated curtain calls, with critics praising the drama’s intensity and the actors’ precise, compelling performances.

Belasco Margaret Anglin Henry Miller Belasco Theater Margaret Angla Henry Milley Miss Anglin Mr. Miller Washington Stephen Ghent Ruth Jordan Van Stephen Ruth Segny Tral Jesen Ruth

O'Neill of Derry at the Columbia and Marcel's Masterpiece

Washington theatergoers saw Chauncey Olcott in ONeill of Derry with Laura Hope Crews as Holly Jordan and James Kirkwood as Lon Anderson. The cast delivered skilled character work though some scenes faltered by melodramatic stunts. M. Jean Marcel’s living pictures and bronzes at Chaud's show drew high praise for artistry and technical mastery, while vaudeville acts provided varied amusement across the program.

Miler Laura Hope Crews Holly Jordan Lon Anderson Charles Wyngate Philip Jordan Charles Gotthard Winthrop Newbury Wiliam J. Butler Dr. Newbury Chase Sicily Lving Miss MalIntyre Stelling Revell Tyne Gracie Emmett Jimmie Lucas Vinie Daly Frosini

We Are King at Majestic Theater Delights Audiences

A three act comedy We Are King was staged at the Majestic Theater to large audiences. The cast including David Gally and William Clifford delivered strong dual performances in a German principality setting. The show earned clear audience approval and favorable notices for its quiet humor and clean dramatic action.

Majestic Majestic Theater Germany David Gally Gustavus Venn Hector Kahnburg William Clifford Klass Raven

Police staffing blocks street duty transfer amid hold up concerns

Major Sylvester told Commissioner Macfarland that transferring special duty officers to street duty is impracticable now since changes already made a year ago cannot be reversed. District officials lobby Congress for 100 more officers, citing vast patrol territory and overtime efforts.

Maj. Sylvester Macfarland Congress Bims Tennessee District of Columbia Sylvester Enem A.ms Mas. Sylvester Sims

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