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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
4
A French inventor seeks to push forward practical lighter-than-air craft with U S Army tests possibly halted. He discusses future aeronautical possibilities and aims to bring his machine to Washington for evaluation, while American counterparts pursue related breakthroughs in aviation.
Maryland gunners in a coastal drill near Isle de Cuba aboard the Maryland naval brigade strained for improved accuracy during maneuvers. General Warfield announced the victory score as 743 to Maryland’s favor, with plans to equip torpedo launchers for further demonstrations.
A scrambled report notes the cruiser Milwaukee ordered to Amalpa near Honduras to reinforce the Albany. The Milwaukee is at Honolulu and will move to Honduras. Albany remains in San Diego. No notices were received yesterday by State or Navy on the Central American situation.
Recruiting officers are notified to deny regular army enlistment to anyone who has been a National Guard member until proof of honorable discharge is shown. Applicants known to be National Guard members must be carefully questioned and discharged papers exhibited before acceptance.
A Fort Slo cum post sergeant's wife in New Rochelle reports her husband, a waiter, shot himself at home. Officials cite worry over his ailing young wife as the likely motive. He had warned a friend last July that his death would come in July, though the year was unclear.
Oswalt of the Twenty-ninth Infantry died in Manta while attempting to set up an electric bath. He contacted live wires in a bathtub and received a full electric charge, instantly fatal.
Howard A. Gill plans a balloon ascent from Electric Park in Baltimore to reach New York. The newer balloon will carry 22 000 cubic feet of gas with a basket and two days of tints. If winds cooperate, the trip could take about 10 to 12 hours, following a path via Philadelphia and northeast toward New York.
The Washington era article notes the Lady Clift Academy site in the Hudson Highlands may be transferred to U S government control and used as a hotel for visitors if a satisfactory trade is reached with the archdiocese of New York. West Point’s hotel plans are cited as another valley landmark. Capt Parker, 24th Infantry, is retired due to disability effective October 1908 after assignment in San Francisco.
The notice lists numerous personnel moves including Capt. George H. Shelton and Major Henry Shaw with transfers and retirements. It details appointments, duties, and shipyard movements across Annapolis, North River, Alexandria, and Philadelphia, noting disability, active service, and insular affairs postings.
French aeronaut Henri Farman outlines experiments to learn balance like birds for future exhibitions at Brighton Head. He hopes to perfect an automatic balancing rudder, enabling faster, safer airships and faster air races than autos, with plans to use airships to reach the pole ahead of rivals.
The Independent Party rally in Chicago featured flags and banners from New York and other states, a Hearst reception, and a ceremony marking the foundation of an independent party. Delegates heard the call for a presidential ticket and discussed platform planks on injunctions, antitrust reform, initiative and referendum, and government money issuance, with Hearst’s arrival triggering cheers and a parade through the hall.
Philadelphia July 2 The cruiser Tacoma arrived from Panama with 180 marines and Cmdr Charles H. Harlow commander of the Guantanamo naval station, who was ill. He underwent an appendicitis operation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and the procedure proved successful. The Tacoma also brought home about 2 sick marines, 18 of whom were moved to the naval hospital.
Unofficial reports from Newport suggest younger naval officers at the Naval War College conference on battleship construction push the front. The meeting is private, but officials say the older officers face stiff propositions as the younger officers’ opinions are deemed valuable and worthy of respect.
Berlin reports the German air navy league has been organized with headquarters in Mannheim. Its purpose is to influence the nation by legal means to build a fleet of dirigibles matching Germany’s size and potential. Members will pay 48 cents yearly dues.
A statement from the Colored Baptist Ministers conference of the District of Columbia repudiates claims by a few leaders speaking for many. They deny two million Negro Baptists authorized supporting the Democratic ticket and Bryan, noting misrepresentation by a few pastors. The conference, led by Rev. WM. D. Jarvis, asserts its 46 churches and 19,900 members do not endorse a party shift and urges reconsideration of political alignments.
In Philadelphia the AFL chief Samuel Gompers moves to unseat Patrick Lynch as Central Labor Union president. Frank Morrison orders John J. Murphy to take over amid affidavits. Lynch fights to defend his title. The dispute draws partisan tension as Republicans back Lynch and accuse the move of aiding Bryan. Morrison defers ruling to Wednesday evening.
Representative James S Sherman Republican candidate for Vice President visited Buff alo Bill s Wild West Show in Buffalo Gap and met William F Cody who joked about him becoming Mr Vice President. Sherman greeted the tribal performers and declined a war dance preferring to observe from a distance.
Oyaler Bay New York February 27 Timothy Woodruff chairman of the New York State Republican committee asked for an appointment with President Roosevelt and the President designated Wednesday for the meeting at Sagamore Hill. The talks are expected to center on New York State politics including Gov Hughes recent statement on renomination if tendered.
A Chicago clerk writes of ruin from poor health, then recovery using Grape-Nuts and Postum. She credits improved health with keeping her job and income, illustrating how good nourishment supports earnings. The letter promotes the brands and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
The speech denounces the Republican and Democratic parties as corrupt, labels Wall Street influence as corrupting finance, and urges a new, principled reform movement. Hearst cites specific figures and accuses party leaders of betrayal, urging honest business support and a clear platform to restore citizen trust.
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