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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

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Mauretania Brawl Aboard Sparks International Stir

English passenger Pirkis slugs Dwyer after a late smoke room game aboard the Cunard Mauretania. Three American winners Bralavour Day and Dwyer are arrested but discharged. passengers allege gambling row as Englishmen clash with Americans leaving bruises and broken teeth. Captain Pritchard weighs arrest while Pinkerton notified.

Washington Hort New York Mulberry Street Cunard Uner F. J J. Pirkin Cambridge Dwyer Vernon H. Brown Brown Pirtes Pirkis Bralainur Ard Tay Sey Ny Pinkis Camaridar Artavy Messen L. Macleahy Ndotgh

Gambling fracas on Cunard pier ends with guards aboard

A heated incident between American gamblers and English players aboard a Cunard liner led to warnings, a fist shake, and calls for peace. Captain Pritchard posted guards outside the troubled rooms while noncombatants petitioned for calm. A bystander hurled a spittoon at an Englishman, denting a pillar.

Cunard‘ Pier Dwyer Thornton Mexico Capt. Pritchard Pirkis MacLeahy Pritchard Day

Col Thomas H Carter Dead Bursar at University of Virginia

Col Thomas H Carter seventy seven years old longtime bursar at the University of Virginia died at his son in law Capt Robert E Lee Jr s home in King William County He was a noted Confederate soldier and father of Mrs H Rozier Dulany of Washington and L Spencer Carter of Baltimore A brother of Dr Shirley Carter of Washington who married Miss Swann of Maryland Carter suffered a paralytic stroke two years ago and had been in ill health since He was highly regarded in Virginia

University of Virginia Washington Post Richmond Thomas H. Carter H. Rozier Dulany Washington L. Spencer Carter Baltimore Robert BE. Lee, Jr King Wiliam County Cg Carter Virginia Shirley Carter Miss Swann Maryland

Anomaly in Oregon Legislature Sees Opponents Control Senate Result

Oregon's legislature will likely elect Democrat Gov George W Chamberlain to the U S Senate succeeding Republican Charles W Fulton The body appears to be mainly Republican with about 48 Statement No 1 members pledged to back the winner Yet defections are possible and a Republican could still gain the seat Ambition and dry issues affected county results with several counties voting dry The text notes specific elected officials and court and public roles in Oregon including Willis C Trawley WR Enis Robert S W county and Clyde Aitchison

Shey Portland Oreg George W Chamberlain Oregon United States Charles W. Fulton Henry M. Cake Rongevelt Senate United States Senate Wrom Nineten Hep Bueen Willis C. Trawley WR. Enis Nf Supreme Court Robert S

THINK GIRL WAS POISONED IN RICHMOND VERDICT

Richmond investigators probe the sudden death of Miss Anne Groangireet on Thursday night. The physician suspects poisoning by a powerful drug despite the dying statement of the victim. No autopsy has been performed though an exhumation appears likely. Police follow leads, including a possible involvement by a young man.

Washington Post Richmond Anne &. Groangireet

Tourist Rates To Baltimore Adirondack and Seashore Resorts

On sale daily to Jersey Seashore resorts Adirondack and Mountains Northern New York New England Canadian Provinces Nova Scotia Allegheny Mountains and western points consult agents at His Gst 69 Penna Ave for advice on rail or water tours for recreation.

Jersey Seashore Adirondack & Mountains New York New England Canadian Nova Scotia Allegheny Mountains Pitayurs of Récreation Penna. Ave

Diplomatic Scandal Puzzle Unfolds At Post Office Read

A Washington Post feature recounts reporters and detectives chasing the elusive G C Trevia a London diplomat later revealed as G Calvert. The tale centers on a red leather portfolio containing papers and a taunting ad blamed on a Teddy Third Term conspiracy, with clues tying Everet Shinn and Roosevelt era artists to the hoax.

Post United States G. C. Trevia London England Jnst Connecticut Avenue Trevin Central Office G. ¢. Trevin Teddy State Department Connecticut U. S G. Calvert Trevia G Calvert North American Markeg Everet Shinn Waverly Place New York Shinn Theodore Roosevelt George B. Duks Luks Robert Henri Reading Spirit Theodore Roosevelt 111 Club George B. Luks Everett Shinn William J. Glackens M. B. Prendergast Bluemont Washington Sea New-York Theodore Til Chib George Calvert White House Loeb Calvert Theodore Messenger G. C. Trevla

Iowa Primary Races Shift as Returns Slow Supporters Claim Wide Leads

Washington based despatch reports slow inconsistent returns from Iowa primaries for governor and United States senator. Cummins and Allison fight a close race with early bulletins showing small margins. Mahaska County shows Allison ahead by about 40 percent. Official count expected tomorrow.

Washington Des Moines Cummins Allison Benator Alison Quukaloosa Mabagba County Dot United States Cumjive Garst Carrol Frederick B. White Claude R. Porter United Retune Dubuque Iowa Allison Naddquarters Oskaloosa Mahaska County William B. Alison Cumins Vernor

Roosevelt Endorsed Platform Near Taft Victory in Chicago

Wade Ellis to lead fight against standpatters as finishing touches forge a Taft Roosevelt policy platform. Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt approve. Hitchcock poised for National Committee chair with Long and Hopkins backing. Taft seeks clear pledge to complete Roosevelt work and keep Roosevelt policies endorsed.

Wade Ellis Secretary of War Roosevelt Frank H. Bitchcock National Committee Resolutions Committee Chicago Bropkins Taft White House Frank Kellogg Minnesota Wade Elis Ohio Representative Burton Cleveland Long Kansas Hopking Illinois Frank H. Hitehk Wade Bills Bn Resolutons Washington Virginia Beach Wilis Elis Uklo Oils Cannon Dalzell Payne Senator Long Committee On Republican Party

Envoys Return From Costa Rica After Banquet

Willam Buchanan and Enrique Creel returned from the Venice American Court of Justice in Wilhelm, Costa Rica, after a week of honors. They attended a banquet hosted by President Ben Gonzalez Viquez with state ministers and notable figures. The Des Moines crew were warmly entertained and sailed for Port Simon with officials and citizens aboard.

Guchanan Hil Ambassador Creel United States Des Moines San Joze Buchanan Cree Port Simon Viquez Senur Andersson

Lieut Evans Draws Gun To Rescue Sailors In San Francisco

In a June incident Lieut Frank T Evans son of Fighting Bod intervened at a Barbary Coast dance hall to stop attackers targeting bluejackets Edmundssen and Wallick flagged a theft of a $20 gold piece. Evans drew a revolver and warned the crowd before sailors were arrested and later freed by the court.

San Francisco Frank T. Evans Evans Edmundssen Louisiana Wallick Vans Evang

Strikers Dynamite 3 Cars In Chester Strike Turmoil

Three Chester Traction Company cars were dynamited amid strike disorder in Chester Pennsylvania. A car on the Media division was blown to pieces. two others on Saville avenue in Eddystone were wrecked. Deputies arrested the crew of the car with no passengers as gunfire and a mob confrontation followed, with officers forced to fire to disperse attackers.

Chester Chester Traction Company Saville Avenue Eddystone

Libel suit on graft charge shocks Philadelphia politics

Philadelphia secretary to Mayor Reyburn triggers arrest of State Senator James P. McNichol on a criminal libel charge. The case arose after a letter to Gibboney of the Law and Order Society alleged McNichol paid $20,000 in 1905 to influence raids and administration. Kaufmann disputes the tale as false and calls for McNichol to name the recipient. The Post Educational Contest winners to be announced June 7.

Philadelphia Arest James P. McNichol Philadephia Max Kaufmann Reyburn Gibboney Law and Order Society McNichol Kaufman John Weaver Kaufmann

Arkansas Democratic State Convention Binds Delegates to Denver

Little Rock June 2 The Democratic State convention binds delegates to Denver to support Bryan. Delegates at large for the national convention include United States Senator James P Clarke George W Donaghey Democratic nominee for governor Q C Ludwig and James Harrod of Little Rock Jeff Davis the candidate for delegate at large received 18 percent of the 5 3? votes The administration slate fills the delegates elected A contest between W S Goodwin and R Minor Wallace for the Seventh district nomination favored Wallace A statewide Prohibition proposal drew weak support and was referred to the resolutions committee indicating likely failure.

Denver Little Rock Ark Sipport Bryan James K. Jones United States James P. Clarke George W. Donaghey Q. C. Ludwig James Harrod Jeff Davis State Central Committee Goodwin R Minor Wallace W. T. Amis Hot Springs Committee On

X-Ray Expert Loses Eye in Hopkins Operation

Dr Frederick H Baetjer a renowned Baltimore physician had his eye removed during a Johns Hopkins Hospital operation. Surgeons Dr Robert J Randomh and Dr Willam S Baer performed the procedure. Friends speculate X rays contributed to the eye loss. Baetjer is a noted authority on radio activity and Roentgen rays dating from early studies after Roentgen's discovery.

Washington Baltimore Frederick H. Baetjer Johns Hopkins Hospital Robert J. Randomh Willam Baer Bacher Prof Roentzen Hopkins

Balloon Flight Sets 80 Mile Speed Record In Storm

The Chicago owned balloon by C A Coey and crew led by Cayt C L Bambaugh alighted near Clear Lake eight miles south west of here after an 11 hour flight covering about 80 miles. Rain and cold air forced ballast loss and gas contraction. Bambaugh vows another attempt for the Lahm Cup as Leichliter heads to Chicago with the craft.

Watertown Chicago Charles A. Cocy Riven Oy C. L. Bambaugh Charles Letehliter Quincy Clear Lake Dake Bumbaugh Kirksville Leichliter W. H. Pickens C. A. Coey & Co C. H. Leichster Drayar Here Col. Coey Capt. Bumbaugh

Philip Not Guilty Cheer Greets Defendant

Philip, cleared of killing cabman Frank Macaboy in the Arlington Hotel corridor, walked free after a 10 juror not guilty verdict on the second ballot. Prosecutors branded his testimony as fabrications while defense counsel praised the outcome and noted his intent to return to New York.

Philip Macaboy Cabman Gaston P. Philip Frank Macabe Arlington Hotel Asquilial Vmgo Slaughter B. J. McKeas Capt van Ness Philp Hoffman Philip Jurara Washington New York Frack Macaboy Saide Davis Hoenting Lberty Justice Barnard Justice Bernard Mr. McKee John A. Searh Willard Hotel McNamara Turner Charisacaboy Bnother Macahoy Frank Macahoy Cabrran Europe

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