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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
1
Officials from Japan and Canada debate restricting Japanese emigration while stressing imperial ties and treaty obligations. Tokyo signals tough measures to prevent laborer emigration and to keep student misrepresentation from triggering broader barriers.
An article discusses Japan’s stance on civilization and mirrors of Western nations, arguing that Japan resents American embargoes while European immigration is allowed. It cites remarks on emigration, treaties, and British Columbia policy, with officials stressing trust in Japan’s assurances to restrict emigration and bilateral talks.
Special to The Washington Post reports Philadelphia broker Arthur Osborn secretly married Helen Maloney in Mamaroneck in 1938. Andrew Maloney confirms papers in the annulment suit were filed, and friends say a second marriage to Samuel Clarkson is likely, while the court challenge alleges the Osborn marriage was invalid or a name only.
London man Arthur Hyne alias George A Witzhoff arraigned on bigamy and obtaining money under promise of marriage. Prosecution claims he deceived several American women by posing as dentist, using St Louis ties. Married Stevens in 1907 and Hell in 1900. committed for trial. Also note unrelated banking ad mentions Union Trust Co services.
Three thousand guests at a reception aboard the Minnesota greet the Brazilian fleet after a grand display of decorations and music. Baron Rio Branco hails the Monroe Doctrine and US relations as ships prepare to sail to Buenos Aires and Punta Arenas as the flotilla disperses. A banquet in Rio de Janeiro honors the American fleet, while a court martial punishment is handed down to Surgeon Rand Percy Crandall. A separate report notes a lynching of Walter Cole in Chattanooga after a fatal bridge incident.
Berlin authorities hosted the first season drawing room at the palace. American guests included Mrs. Spencer F Eddy, Lieut Cam Heginald R. Benknap, Mrs Benknap, Arthur P Hadley and Mrs Hadley, Prof William Henry Schofield and Mrs Schofield, Basil Miles, with Hadley and Schofield in academe gowns. The Emperor spoke with the scholars. the Hadleys depart January 29 and Schofields depart February 15 for the United States.
President Roosevelt, influenced by criticisms of the riding test for field officers, agreed to modify the order and excuse permanent staff officers engaged in civil duties from taking the test upon request. Secretary Taft announced the change after a conference, noting Col Marshall Adams and Lieut Col Russell may opt out if they request, preserving promotion considerations.
The Columbia College debating team demanded Miss Elizabeth A Cook be barred from Cornell’s team ahead of a February 28 debate in Ithaca. Walter R Woodbury warned Columbia would forfeit the match if Cook remained, arguing women should not participate in debates meant for men.
A band of night riders set fire to the large tobacco barn on James A Coleman’s farm in southern Christian County. The barn contained about 15 000 pounds of tobacco ready for shipment. Coleman is not a member of the Tobacco Association. In China, four deaths due to plague reported near Hwang Hien in Shan-tung province.
Washington January reports say promoters canceled a Democratic conference planned for Thursday at the Waldorf Astoria. Sherman M. Craiger announced the meeting aimed to unite diverse Democratic views before the national convention, but postponement follows reluctance from invited leaders, especially Southern governors wary of opposing Bryan.
Special to The Washington Post Waterbury Coin. Jan 21 Mrs Lizzie Wolff a frail wife of Adrian F Wolff superintendent of the tool room Scoville Company held up a flat shelf tonight in their home on Ridge street made him disgorge and then with a revolver held him cowed in a corner until the police arrived eighteen minutes later Heig Arthur Rosenthal a Boston crook sentenced for burglary in Concord March 28 1900 and before that arrested in New York under other names He had the loot of three other houses in the property disgorged at the Wolff home disclosing that he is the gentleman then who has been robbing right and left in the aristocratic homes of that vicinity Mrs Wolff was at supper when hearing a noise she grabbed a revolver swung the electric switch lighting the apartment and found Rosenthal ransacking her chamber.
Over a week after a fatal theater blaze, Javera of Quakertown faces arrest in Boyertown connected to alleged removal of calcium light tanks from ruins. Warrant by Coroner Strasse seeks to determine if tanks were tampered with and if evidence of negligence was erased. Tanks reportedly moved to safety then shipped to Quakertown under W R Ransom’s name, with two sent to Rogertown. Javers awaits processing in Reading jail.
Latrobe Pennsylvania January 21 a barking dog woke Mrs Mary and her two children as flames burst through the walls. The dog leapt onto the bed and pulled the bedding away enabling her to grab the children and flee downstairs to a neighbor. The family suffered due to cold and investigators suspect incendiary fire after an adjacent empty house also burned.
Sir William C Van Horne, chairman of the Canadian Pact Railway, arriving from Cuba, predicts a speedy recovery as money loosens and large corporations resume securities sales. He notes the depression has been severe, expects steel and copper to recover, and urges that easier credit will trigger an immediate response in industry.
The court martial of Lieut Russell Hazzard, charged with conduct unfit for an officer and embezzlement, adjourned for two weeks after opening yesterday at Port Wayne. Counsel A H Frazer was retained as assistant, while defense claims the offenses were committed during a period of mental incapacity. The adjournment telegram from Fort Wayne signals strong family efforts on his behalf.
New York reports Mrs Shonts and her daughters brought no duty owing gowns after a four hour inspection of the Shonts home at 12 East Thirty fifth street. The Shonts secretary dismissed charges as baseless amid claims of a discharged servant’s spite and misapplied law on worn gowns.
Special to The Washington Post reports Paris gowns from Mrs Todd’s trousseau seized for duty were sold at Marshal Henkeel’s New York auction. Bidders, mostly women, drove prices but totals fell $102.20 short of duties. top sale was a gold spangled hermite gown at $1 with other pieces bringing modest sums.
Frankfort Kentucky January 2 A day in Kentucky ends with William Jennings Bryan urging Democratic legislators to back former Gov Beckham for U S Senator as the party seeks control of White House and Congress He cautions against party betrayal and hints at a possible candidacy while stressing the need for a Democratic Senate and House to support the President. The vote tally shows Beckham leading in the House 45 to 4 with 3 scattering and Beckham 17 Bradley 6 14 in the Senate.
In Binghamton New York on January 2 Dr Fin Michaels a nationally known oculist died after tainted chicken caused ptomaine poisoning which led to tuberculosis.
Albany Jan 21 Gov Hughes pledges neutral stance and party harmony in response to New York Republican Club endorsement for his presidential bid. He says he seeks no delegate vote, will not influence the process, and will meet club members to state his position if possible. Black supports Hughes but will stay out of active campaigning due to personal reasons.
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