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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

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Violence at Curacao Consulate Sparks Dutch-Venezuelan Tension

In Willemstad Curacao July 26 mobs attacked the Venezuelan consulate amid strained Holland Venezuela relations. Venezuelan consul seeks refuge at the German consulate as troops guard the area and police restore order.

Willemstad Curacao Venezuela Curacao Dutch West Indies Curacan Mann Castro State Department Willemstad Adoe Netherlands Holland Ader Tom

Venezuela Crisis Tests Western Powers and Curacao Ties

Unease grows over Venezuela's actions against Dutch Curacao and Aruba, with measures including vessel seizures, crew imprisonments, and transshipment bans. Britain weighs a naval demonstration. the U S and Congress may authorize strong action as officials urge firm enforcement of international law and a resolution to Castros policies. Meanwhile W W Russell may receive France’s Legion of Honor decoration for aiding French interests after Magny’s clash.

Vencauclan Curacao Wilhelmina of Holland Couracao Venezuela Aruba Thc Venezuel Castro Congress State Department W W Russell Orti Legion of Honor Mr Russell Magny Russell France Jusseland Paris

Venezuelan minister crisis prompts naval show in Caribbean

President Castro and Venezuelan ministers discuss a Caracas dispatch that angered the Netherlands. Senor Paul, Dutch foreign minister, notes an indispensable measure affecting only Wo de Reus. The Gelderland sails to Puerto Cabello to seize M de Reus as Amsterdam debates a possible naval display amid Castro's stance.

Castro J . de Trus Caracas Netherlands Senor Paul Ign Nethlands Venezuela Wilhelmina Gelderland Puerto Cabello M de Reus Amsterdam Council of Ministers Castros

Honduran Rebels Put Down as Troops Occupy Choluteca

Tegucigalpa July 26 government troops occupy Choluteca which was earlier captured by revolutionists. Officials say the move practically ends the revolution. Many prisoners taken and reports from across the republic indicate the country is now tranquil.

Bonila Choluteca Revolutionista Tegucigalpa Honduras Repubbic

Forecast for Taft Old Figgers at Work

A political statistician, repeatedly correct before elections, offers a Taft forecast with a Republican majority of 49 electoral votes. He cautions over unresolved elements and says it is too early to confirm exact results.

Political Forecast by Gen Grosvenor on Taft Bryan Luckless to Date

Gen Charlies H. Grosvenor states it is too early to forecast the election. He outlines electoral-vote paths for Taft and Bryan, cites independent voting and labor movement effects, and projects a near-certain Taft victory with 287 strong votes and 127 more in safe or doubtful states, while noting potential shifts as events unfold.

Athens Ohio Charlies H. Grosvenor McKinley Roosevelt Venezuela Holland Taft Bryan Gompers Hearst Independence League Missour Kentucky Maryland Tennessee New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Oho Tires Town West Virginia Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Michigan California Oregon Washington South Dakota South Alabama Arkansas Planda Georgia North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas Virginia Iim Colorado Delaware Idaho Montana Nebraske Varyland Indiana North Dakota Kern Tipposite Bilgo Vaner Malla Excurat Ratimore Onta Specvti Ana Peoor Missouri Nevada Utah Grant-Greeley Denver Central Avery Forakers

Trainmen and Roads Agree on Pennsy and Reading Systems

Evfisourg La sav sever 2500 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmén heard Vice Grand Master Dodge discuss conditions on the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia and Reading Balloy systems east of Pittsburg and west of Trenton. The speakers urged common interests and the invariance of relations between their programs. Other speakers included A T Duff, appliance wispeciar for the interstate commerce commission, and Alo WooHurla of the board of adjustment.

Evfisourg la Sav Brotherhood of Railroad Dodge Pennayivinia Philadelpha Balloy Pittsburg Trenton Peetes Duff Iterstat Commerce Commission Alo WooHurla Tie 1 Board of Adjustment

Working Committee Named by Republican National Committee

Frank H Hitchcock announced in Chicago that the executive committee will be drawn from current Republican national committee members. Named are Charles F Brooker Connecticut, FF Coleman Du Pont Delaware, William E Borah Idaho, Frank Q Lowden Illinois, Charles Negel Missouri, Victor Rosewater Nebraska, William L Ward New York, Edward Duncan North Carolina, and Bolles Penrose Pennsylvania. Hitchcock planned the plan after consulting party leaders nationwide.

Chtcago Frank H Hitchcock Republican National Committee Charles F Brooker Connecticut Ff Coleman du Pont Delaware William E Borah Tasho Frank Q Lowden Ilinois Charles Negel Miesouri Victor Rosewater Omaha Nebr William L Ward New York Edward Duncan North Carolina Boles Penrose Pennsylvania Hitchcock

Long-Gone Husband Fires At Wife In Toledo Tragedy

Special to The Washington Post Toledo Ohio July 2 Amor Armour shot at his wife as she left for church after sixteen years away from his family He killed her and nearly killed her daughter who escaped Armour then attempted to kill himself The story outlines a return of a husband after years apart and a failed attempt to reclaim his home with lethal consequences.

Washington Post Toledo Ohio Sous Armour Jand Armour Chur Hur Armou

Auto Kills and Burns Two in New York State Crash

Three men traveling from Port Keury to a summer camp were in a car crash six miles west of Port Henry. J E Dodge of Malden Mass and Lockwood Reed of Port Huron were killed when the vehicle skidded into a brook, overturned, and burned after an explosion. B E Titus of Syracuse survived, thrown into a creek bed with no injuries. Vehicle owner Dodge was driving and lost control.

Plattsburg E Dodge Malden Mass Lockwood Reed Port Huron Port Henry E Titus Syracuse Port Keury Dodge Reed

Policeman Kills Man After Desperate Flight in Ohio

Steubenville July 26 Policeman Bert Haggerty shot and killed Michael McCort at Mingo Junction after a confrontation during an attempted arrest on a disorderly conduct charge. McCort allegedly bit the officer and struck him with a night step.

Steubenville Oho Bert Haggerty Michael McCort Mingo Junction

Charles Taft for Senator in Cincinnati

Charles P Taft announces candidacy for United States Senate from Ohio in Cincinnati. Brother of a presidential hopeful, Taft says the race is known only to personal friends and not yet shared with politicians. He suggests the senate seat would be a reward for loyalty to the Foraker faction by the next legislature.

England Great Britain Foreign Office Bryce United States Castro Venezuela Cullom Washington Post Cincinnati United States Senate Ghia Charles P Taft Foraker

Abuse Mail to Grosscup Sparks Post Office Inquiry

Chicago officials report a mystery surge of scurrilous letters to federal building authorities denouncing Judge Peter S Grosecup. A secret post office investigation seeks authorship while the judge travels east. letters appear anonymous or signed with fictitious names and carry outside declarations against the judge. No figures on letter count or threats are released.

Post Office Washington Post Chicago Peter S Grosecup United States Court of Appeals J KM Landis Standard of Company of Indiana

Peace and Arbitration League heads Roosevelts honor

President Roosevelt accepts honorary presidency of the Peace and Arbitration League, endorsing a program of armed protection and rapid progress toward world peace through arbitration. The move aligns national armament with international arbitration as a path to stability and justice. The plan includes a world union with a Hague court and a world peacemaker electoral body.

New York Roosevelt Peace and Arbitration League North Carolina Congress Atlantis Pacific Senator McCreary the Keague Theodore Roosevelt James B McCreary Kentucky League McCreary North Carolina Greensboro America World Union League of Peace International Court Tae Hague Interparliamentary Union Legislative Department United

Vorys to Lead Taft Ohio Campaign in National Fight

Cincinnati July 26 Ohio campaign control shifts as Frank H Hitchcock national chairman directs the effort and A I Vorys moves from state head to personal representative and mediator for Taft. Vorys, not part of the state machine, will operate with authority from the candidate to unite factions and guide the Ohio effort post Hot Springs talks.

Buckeye Cincinnati Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Ohio A. I Votys Hot Springs National Committee Taft Mr Vorys Vorys Giscard Willems Vorns Vorys Jo Really Hitchcock Jollier

Fallieres to Meet Czar After Baltic Trip

French President Fallieres sailed from Dunkirk aboard the gunboat Cessini to meet Emperor Nicholas in Reval Finland as part of a visit to Denmark and Sweden. He was hosted in Copenhagen and Stockholm and will proceed to Christiania to stay with Haakon before returning to France.

Stockholm Reval President Fallieres France Cessini Nicholas Dunkirk Denmark Sweden Copenhagen Bay of Reval Finland Czar Standad Christiania Norway

Turbulent Turkey Awaits Real Constitution Says Dispatches

News reports from Constantinople describe near revolt as demonstrations celebrate a Sultanial constitution. Ambassadors warn that pressurized reforms may trigger open conflict if not genuine while Macedonia and the Dardanelles area grow tense and Western powers hold back direct action.

John Selahman Constantinople Turkey Third Army Corps Mohammedang Macedonia Leishman Ottoman Empire State Department

Lost $50 000 Necklace Found At Countess War tensleben

A pearl necklace valued at 50 000 dollars, last seen at Countess von Wartensleben's apartment after she went to the opera, has been found. The maid in whose room a window was found open was briefly arrested but released. she has since been re-arrested as investigations continue.

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Republican Leaders Denounced for Black Racial Adversity

The National Negro Political League president denounces Republican leaders for actions he says insult the Black race. He accuses administration officials of intimidation of Washington Pages and vows to discharge Black church members.

National Negro Political League Administration Washington Pagsters

Charges Intimidation Amid Political Pressure on Pastors

A leaked accusation claims government officials threaten pastors from Shiloh Baptist Church and nearby congregations to stop political activity against the ruling party. Reported plans include listing government employees who support rival preachers and removing them from payroll after an election. The remarks come from Afton Weldron, pastor of Shiloh and president of the National Negro American Political League.

Bermon Shiloh Baptist Church Milton Waldron National Negro American Political League of the United States Dr Waldron Ghiloh Baptist Church Shiloh Pot Wa Galbraith M E Zion Church Republican Party Republican Administration For 7 Afton Weldron FPF National Negro Amerian Political League

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