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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1908
Page
2
About two dozen citizens gathered in a new building at Eleventh Street South East to discuss a regulation against dog muzzles deemed unjust and cruel. A committee was appointed to seek repeal from the commissioners, as speakers urged that rules can be adopted as they see fit.
Experimental eye amlituy masts approved for Idaho and Mississippi ships after Hampton Roads trials. Tests at Leigue Island and offshore sites assessed mast height, ballast, and platform fire-control features with spiral tube construction to resist shelling. Several shots at the mast caused minor damage but no major strikes, while press coverage praised Levin Hasey for coordinating convention facilities.
Special to The Washington Post from Quebec July 18 reports the British warships Venus and Russell, part of a six-ship advance guard for a Quebec tercentenary fleet, collided Friday. Both ships sustained damage, extent unknown, as other vessels including Eymouth Duncan Albemarle Russell Arrogant steam toward Quebec and Vegas aided the collier Portsmouth ashore near Cape Chatte. Venus arrived at Quebec just before the accident.
In a Boston station years ago a woman shared a cup of seoters with a stranger, prompting a lavish reward. Mr. B Lilley of York generous as benefactor and Henry Bartlett of Kesley MIS Hurtlett noted the act. The tale, recorded by Special to The Was historia.
Detectives report a larceny of 400000 allegedly tied to cash sent to Europe but never reaching destination. District Attorney Appleton says the accused, Zottr, is held for examination after a long inquiry into forged or misdirected remittances and bank records. Authorities state the case centers on alleged funds lent to Zottr for European dealings, with no proven repayment or traceable funds.
Fragmented report shows Obie Tuy and John Mulholland questioning Samuel Gompers about labor movement control and party alignments. Brean and others weigh in, citing past conventions, risk of labor disunity, and fear of political co option harming unions.
The Monterey presidio officer Lieutenant Morgon Dennis was fined 11 dollars and confined to his post for thirty days for making eyes with Monterey belles. The Washington Post report notes Dennis had been a San Francisco social favorite and displayed military vigor while courting. A Washington bureautut deemed the act an army regulation violation and President Roosevelt agreed with the view.
New York notes President Theodore Shonts of the Interborough Metropolit an Company rejects rumors that August Belmont has been ousted from the faction. He says changes are planned to reduce duplication and that Belmont is aligned with his plans. The article mentions classified ads in The Post.
Huntsville Missouri July 18 Beulah Carter the sweetheart of Thomas Bagby testified amid a largely female audience about their romance and betrayal She described threats and a church meeting before Bagby was killed by her brother Irving The witness stated Bagby pressed her to run away and later her mother sacrificed her daughter’s reputation to shield Beulah and the court heard details of a death at her bedroom window and gunfire that followed involving Beulah and the Carter family in a murder case that drew wide local attention.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, denies any knowledge of a telegram allegedly sent to William Randolph Hearst urging support for Bryan. He states no such message was sent and dismisses claims of coordinating with Hearst. The AFL reads as about 2 million members, with many voters, poised to influence the presidential race.
Philadelphia July 18 Charlen Wolfson arrest ed charged with complicity in a conspiracy to defraud Adams Express Co Indianapolis out of 10000 by sending a package of excels valued at that sum. Another man linked to the affair was arrested in Louis ll. A detective said the train carrying the package left Indianapolis. The package was found on fire and extinguished. The package contained combustibles likely to destroy it if smoke had not been noticed.
A close Croker confidant reports Richard Croker will reverse his 1900 decision and travel to New York to back William Jennings Bryan. The message to his son notes departure from his current stance and follows his 1896 neutrality with Bryan. Croker previously supported Bryan in 1900.
Aged couple Kilanen Panzer and Theresa Panzer were found unconscious with gas tubes at the lips and hands clasped, in New York on July 18. Police say the pair attempted suicide, leaving a prayer book, a pocketbook with eleven pennies, and a note about their struggle for existence. Both were rushed to Harlem Hospital in critical condition.
In Jefferson, Alabama on Friday, thirteen deputies guarded strikebreakers on a train when union miners attacked. Robert Gardner was wounded and at least a dozen miners were shot. Gunfire prompted a troop deployment and state guards were sent to Adamsville and surrounding areas to restore order amid reports of additional clashes and arrests.
Sheriff Mullean and Capt Boyle sought to identify a negro suspect who entered the bedroom of Mrs John W Preston near Wheaton on Thursday. The prisoner was not identified and released. A Wheaton posse hunted the fugitive through county districts and toward Garrett Park and Kensington. A strong description was circulated to police across Maryland and Virginia as fear of mob action faded and faith in legal process returned.
In New York observers report Mrs Chifford W Hartridge received about 1500 dollars monthly from an unnamed New York source during her Pittsburg stay after she vanished from her home in October. She spent lavishly in Pittsburg, with hotel charges around 400 dollars monthly, and a demand for secrecy surrounded her. She died at Homeonath Hospital after ten mysterious days, one wing sealed from view. An incognito investigation into Pittsburg death certificates may follow.
The 1908 Elks grand lodge adjourned in Dallas on July 18 after minor constitutional changes. Per capita tax cut to 20 cents, a new emblem adopted, and a plan to aid Ellis orphans rejected. Dallas praised as a convention city while thanks were extended to Elks and Dallas citizens. Prizes highlighted for parade entries and lodge participation with top standings for Callal News Lodge 320, Fort Worth, and Austin leading in various categories.
Beechers Falls Vermont July 18 Henry W Vaughan of New York committed suicide at Colebrook yesterday by shooting himself through the head. He was 36, former city assayer of New York, and had been a member of the Knickerbocker Metropolitan and University clubs. His religious views caused estrangement from his family. Two daughters survive, one with Mrs Nesmith of Tort Omaha Nebraska and the other with Mrs James Jeffrey Roche, wife of the late United States consul to Berne Switzerland.
About 1,000 veterans and families from six Lotval district camps joined an excursion to Great Falls. The gathering marked Santiago’s tenth surrender anniversary with songs and stories, campfire talks, and depictions of Cuban campaign experiences. Department Commander Cogan and Cmdr elect Rausch spoke amid a lively turnout of veterans, families, and guests.
In Jersey City a man and a woman were shot and hospitalized after a quarrel at a residence owned by Mrs Harriet Brennan. J Martin Tilton, a boarder, and Mrs Brennan were both wounded, Tilton claiming Brennan attacked him. relatives cite jealousy as the motive amid conflicting ante-mortem statements from the dying pair.
In Boston Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson says socialism should be taught in every country. He calls the doctrine a remedy for many evils and a powerful force for good, replying to a July magazine writer who labeled him a parlor socialist.
Norfolk July 18 assembled fleets for a practice war game beginning tomorrow. The auxiliary Yankee with District reserves and torpedo boats Tingley Delong and Barney form the attacking force, while the Prairie with Maryland reserves commands the defense supported by Isla De Cuba Sylva and Vixen with Pennsylvania reserves led by Capt Marsh.
Washington special dispatch notes Interstate Commerce Commissioner Judson C. Clements says a broad raise by Eastern railways in the Trunk Line Association would violate the Sherman antitrust law. He cites a Georgia lumber rate case upheld by the Supreme Court and adds the commission will decide if a rate increase is needed.
The steam yacht Arrow owned by Edward Whitney, partner of Pierpont Morgan, had a boiler tube burst near Buttermilk Channel while bound from Fifty-sixth Street Brooklyn to Hast Twenty-third Street Manhattan. The engineer and fireman were severely scalded, with the fireman likely to die. Captain Parker and the crew fought the blaze as tugs pumped water, and the vessel was en route to Oyster Bay to pick up Mr Whitney.
Four men aboard the fishing sloop Catherine were thrown into a dory after being run down by the steamer El Norte outbound to Galveston. They were later picked up by a police boat and brought ashore.
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