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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

16

Rumpus Aboard Mauretania Over Gambler Row

English passenger Pirkis assaults gambler Dwyer amid smoke room brawl aboard the Mauretania. Three Americans Bralavour Day and Dwyer arrested then discharged at Jefferson Market Police Court. Grappled by stewards, teeth knocked out, others wounded, captain consulted. authorities alerted.

Washington Hort New York Mulberry Street Cunard Uner Toyer Sahl Pirkis Thornton Mardeahy Dwver Dwyer MacLinby Thorston Dowyer Dayard Graulataur Parkis Macleady Poser Moss WHS

English gambling row aboard Cunard ship sparks passenger fear

On a Cunard liner a brawl erupted between English gamblers and American travelers overboard quarrels. Captain Pritchard posted guards to prevent further trouble as Thornton and others refused to press charges amid fear of arrest. a prominent passenger woman left with the gamblers as Day’s spittoon aimed at an Englishman missed its mark.

Pritchard Khnow MacLeahy Vernon H. Brown Pinkerton Cunard‘ Pier Dwyer Thornton Mexico Capt. Pritchard Pirkis Day

Col Thomas H Carter Dead Bursar at University of Virginia

Col Thomas H Carter seventy seven years old former bursar at the University of Virginia died at his son in laws home Capt Robert BE Lee Jr in King William County He was a distinguished Confederate soldier and father of Mrs H Rozier Dulany of Washington and L Spencer Carter of Baltimore He suffered a stroke two years ago and had been in ill health He was a brother of Dr Shirley Carter of Washington who married Miss Swann from a Maryland family

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 Elects Chamberlain Senator

The Oregon legislature, heavily Republican, is poised to elect Democrat George W. Chamberlain to the U S Senate, despite opposition faction hopes. Officials expect about 48 supporters of Statement No 1 to back his candidacy, with defections possible as anti Chamberlain plans surface.

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

THINK GIRL WAS POISONED IN RICHMOND DEATH CASE

Richmond police probe the sudden death of Miss Anne Groangireet on Thursday night. The physician suspects poisoning by a powerful drug and reports the matter to the sullee, though the dying statement denies any blame. No autopsy was performed and exhumation may follow. Investigators follow the theory that a young man procured or administered the drug.

Washington Post Richmond Anne &. Groangireet

Tourist Rates Via Baltimore and Ohio Rail Lines

On sale daily to Jersey Seashore resorts Adirondack Mountains and Northern New York New England Canadian Provinces Nova Scotia Allegheny Mountains and many Western points Consult agents at His Gst 69 Penna ave for help planning rail or water tours for recreation

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

The Teddy Third Term Puzzle Intrigues Washington

A Washington Post piece chronicles a spoof involving G C Trevia of London and a forged diplomatic papers case. Police, reporters, and sleuths chase a red leather portfolio marked E G, traced to Everet Shinn of New York, amid a rumor mill about Roosevelt and the Third Term puzzle.

G. C. Trevia Post United States 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 doubt grows as returns trickle in

Slow, conflicting returns from Iowa's June primaries fuel uncertainty. Gov Cummins and Sen Allison claim leads up to midnight, with early Mahaska County results showing Allison ahead. Officials foresee final results after official counts, with governors’ race tight and noted bids from Garst and Carroll.

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

Revision Plank in Rough Draft Is Prepared

The rough draft of the Taft platform was completed and refined at a White House conference and at Secretary Taft's office. Wade Ellis and Frank H Hitchcock lead the campaign team with Roosevelt policies to be endorsed and tariff reform pledged. The draft, aided by the President and Taft, aims to secure a decisive platform at Chicago and solid Taft support.

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 Frank H. Hitchcock Taft H Hitchcock Ogiever W. Murray Crane Mitehcock Winen Ag Oider Tafe Oyster Bay

Envoys Return After Costa Rican Visit and Banquet

San Jose Costa Rica June 2 Willam Buchanan and Enrique Creel the beign commissioners representing the United States and Mexico at the Vienna American Court of Justice departed after a week of hospitality. A banquet honored them with President Menor Gonzalez Viquez and officials present. Des Moines crew were also entertained and the envoys sailed for Port Simon with officials and citizens.

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

Lieut Evans Draws Gun Moral Support on Barbary Coast

In San Francisco Lieut Frank T Evans son of Fighting Bod saved two bluejackets from a beating after a theft at a Cred States dance hall. A civilian in disguise waved a revolver and warned troublemakers before sailors were arrested but later released by the court.

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

Strikes Turn Violent in Chester Traction Disorder

Three of Chester Traction Companys cars were dynamited tonight in Saville avenue and the Media division. A crew on the car with no passengers were arrested by deputies, while two passengers were on another car and uninjured. Deputies were mobbed by strike sympathizers but repelled before reinforcements arrived.

Chester Chester Traction Company Saville Avenue Eddystone

Libel Suit on Graft Charge Involving Philadelphia Leader

Philadelphia June 2 A warrant issued for State Senator James P McNichol Republican leader on a criminal libel charge. Max Kaufmann mayor's secretary alleges McNichol paid 20000 in 1905 to Gibboney to raid gambling houses and shift aid from Mayor Weaver. Gibboney denies knowledge and Kaufmann calls story false. The Post Educational Contest winners will be in Sunday's paper 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 Chooses Delegates

At Little Rock Arkansas on June 2 the Democratic State convention bound delegates to Denver to support Bryan. The administration slate elected includes James P. Clarke and George W. Donaghey for national posts with Jeff Davis failing as a delegate at large. The convention adopted a resolution eulogizing ex Senator Jones. A plan for statewide prohibition was sent to the resolutions committee after weak support.

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 Johns Hopkins Operation

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore June 2 Dr Frederick H Baetjer a leading city physician lost an eye in a Johns Hopkins Hospital surgical operation performed by Dr Robert J Randomh and Dr Willam S Baer Friends suggest X rays contributed to the accident Baetjer was an authority on radio activity and Roentgen rays studying their effects since Roentgen’s discovery He used the rays in treatment at Hopkins and gained national recognition for his work

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

Balloon makes record long flight despite storm

The Chicago balloon owned by Charles A Coey and flown by Cayt C Bambaugh landed eight miles south west of Clear Lake S Dak eight miles south west at 5 am after eleven hours aloft covering about 80 miles. Rain forced ballast loss and altitude drops. with gas cooled and ballast thrown, the crew fought weather to set speed records but could not beat the long distance mark or Lahm Cup.

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 Defender at Acquittal

Philip walked from the Arlington Hotel a free man after a jury found him not guilty of fatally shooting cabman Frank Macaboy. The courtroom erupted as the verdict of not guilty came on the second ballot, nine to three for acquittal, and relatives and supporters celebrated while Macaboy’s father spoke of forgiveness and the prosecution pressed for lesser charges.

Philip Macaboy Cabman Gaston P. Philip Frank Macabe Arlington Hotel Asquilial Vmgo Slaughter B. J. McKeas Justice Barnard Justice Bernard Mr. McKee

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