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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
14
Desperate outlaws fire at will through city streets chasing victims and taking refuge in woods. Police pursue by car and on foot as crowds form, with reports of casualties and a woman with baby among the wounded. A large manhunt continues through streets and park as officers close in.
Chicago July 32 A Republican congressional committee discussed its role in the campaign at an informal Union League Club meeting with Representatives Cannon Mann McKinley Loudenslager Tawney and Henry Casson present. They debated succeeding James S Sherman as chairman and planned further talks with Sherman in Utica.
Reports claim Nicaragua and Honduras may declare war on Guatemala and El Salvador, with U S observers watching developments closely. Officials in Honduras deny imminent hostilities while revolts and troop movements surge around Choluteca and Ceiba.
Representative Serena E Payne Republican floor leader of the WMouse and chairman of the ways and means committee arranging with executive departments to gather tariff schedules and rates for preliminary study. He cites Newark political conditions favoring Republicans and ridicules labor influence claims by Democrats.
July 22 report details the Prince of Wales docking from the Indomitable amid 59,000 onlookers in Quebec. Spectacular gun salutes erupt as the Dreadnought, described as a “mystery ship,” towers beside the New Hampshire, while Premier Laurier welcomes the royal guest and the prince greets Canadians in English and French before a ceremonial drive to the Citadel. The article highlights the Indomitable’s radical design with tripod masts and eight 12 inch guns, marking a historic North American port visit.
Two plasterers on a scaffold at St Francis Adolph Church in St Louis fell about 90 feet during a requiem mass. One man died, the other was likely fatally injured. The scaffold gave way near the celebrant Rev Dr Holweck.
New York July 22 The Right Reverend David H. Greer who was coadjutor of New York succeeds Bishop Potter as bishop of the Episcopal diocese of New York. He assumes immediate duties and enters the office of bishop. Coopertown N Y was the scene of the announcement last night.
Police reveal letters found in Miss Frances A. Caspari’s trunk may aid prosecution in a grand larceny case. Detectives believe her motives and schemes trace to a controlling man known in Baltimore and New York circles. Caspari, a former Baltimore teacher, is remanded on bond as officers push to identify more victims and secure further evidence.
The summer home of the late John Hay at Crystal Park near Pikes Peak, 9,500 feet up overlooking Manitou and Colorado Springs, has sold for $25,000 to a New York capitalists syndicate led by Edson Pearsall of Wall Street. Hay built the log cabin and spent much of his life here. the property will become a resort served by an electric road.
Miss Caspari, facing charges of obtaining $00 from Elizabeth Gemmill on May 14, appeared before the bar and pleaded not guilty. Preliminary hearing waived. bond set at $5,000. Dr Charles Gaspari of Baltimore, brother of the accused, attended the proceeding as the case moved toward trial or further action.
Milwaukee July 17 the Democratic State convention opened at the Alhambra Theater with State Chairman H M Manson introducing Melvin A Hoyt as temporary chairman. Committees named, resolutions adopted in sympathy for Col William F Vilas, adjournment set for morning. A J Schmitz announced as a gubernatorial candidate opposing J A Aylward. A temperance plank may urge Prohibition on the fall ballot.
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati July 22 Wade H Ellis attorney general of Ohio has been recuperating at a family hotel of the suburbs with his wife for several days to avert a nervous breakdown His physician said he is resting to regain health and could travel to a healthy spot but prefers the present rest He is not seeing visitors and his mind and faculties are reported as all right and he will be all right soon
Grete Beier, 18, daughter of the Freiburg mayor, was executed by ax for murdering her fiancé, civil engineer Preffler, with cyanide then shot him. She forged a will and forged letters to claim his estate, and a forged Italian letter accusing another woman. Police linked a love-letter to the crime.
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia July 22. John B Stetson only announced engagement to the Portuguese consul at Chicago Count Santa Eulalia tomorrow morning in the pink and following room of the superb Stetson home at Melroge on the old Yorks road. The ceremony will be performed by Mgr Turtler chancellor of the Gathilio archdiocese of Philadelphia. There were only a dozen guests.
Taft leaves Hot Springs at 8 45 pm for Oyster Bay to submit his acceptance speech to President Roosevelt. He plans to reach New York noon tomorrow and then Cincinnati Saturday. Secretary Carpenter accompanies him as Stop at Sagamore Hill possible. Root may attend conference. Parsons discusses New York politics. Hughes sends cordial letter accepting Ohio campaign opening at Youngstown.
Plans for Taft Day in Cincinnati advance with Indiana Kentucky and nearby states set to attend. Taft and party will pass Eden Park at 7 pm Tuesday with restricted vehicle access after 6 pm. The island Queen will host 100 decorated boats signaling fireworks with a Niagara Falls display from Eden Park tower. Mayor Markbreit proclaims a holiday and urges citizens to observe.
Denver July 2 Frank H Hitchcock chairman of the Republican national committee arrived tonight in an automobile from Colorado Springs with others of his party and left for Chicago to confer with political leaders from the middle West to organize for the campaign Western politicians want Taft to visit the region soon and press Roosevelt to publicly back Taft The Western effort will rely on Senators Borah Long La Follette and Dolliver to campaign almost continuously in the West with Borah as a likely member of the national committee executive panel
Caracas and Port of Spain report President Castro expelled J H de Reus, Netherlands minister resident, for alleged incompetence and disruptive remarks. The move follows Curacao quarantine friction, with Curacao merchants suffering. Venezuelan relations with the Netherlands shift to a new intermediary.
Chicago reports say bankers close to Standard Oil anticipate a stock rise of 500 million dollars, boosting total capital to 360 million. Earnings additions and dividends aim to mask the growth. New York sources dispute the timing, calling the tale unlikely this year and noting possible future action.
Roosevelt calls for defending the nation and upholding the right to decide who may come in. He urges giving up Hawaii Puerto Rico and Alaska, building a stronger navy, and sailing battleships around the continent to make the Monroe Doctrine real.
President Roosevelt at Newport argues a strong coast-defence navy is essential. He warns that a nation armed only for defense invites disaster and humiliation, and warns against peace without power. He emphasizes the Monroe Doctrine requires an efficient fighting navy to back American choices on security and territory.
President Roosevelt addressed naval officers at the Naval War College urging a forceful navy geared to expeditionary power. He warned against a coast defense navy and argued ships should be footloose to seek and destroy, not merely defend coasts, as part of a broader, modern national strategy.
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