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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
The Pennsylvania Republican convention commends Knox for backing Roosevelt policies and endorses his 1908 presidential bid. The group urges graft prosecutions alongside endorsing national administration and his potential succession to Roosevelt.
United States Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania expressed willingness to be a presidential candidate if the Republican National Convention supports him. He responded to Pennsylvania Republicans who endorsed him, praising Roosevelt administration policies and pledging full appreciation if the convention accepts their action. The Harrisburg convention also backed John O. Sheatz for state treasurer and adopted a Roosevelt-friendly platform.
In Tokyo dated June 6 leaders and papers urge rapid, firm measures to protect Japanese rights after San Francisco outrages. Press debate favors reparations and punishment for culprits, with warnings of strained ties if Washington does not act. In San Francisco, DA Devlin submits testimony on the Horseshoe Restaurant wreck and a call for a Tokyo envoy to seek changes to the immigration pact.
Five hundred prominent Georgians gathered in Atlanta to honor retiring Governor Terrell with a water only banquet. No wine or cocktails appeared on menu cards at his request, marking both his retirement and his forty ninth birthday. Hoke Smith will succeed him, noted as a prohibitionist in the Piedmont Hotel setting.
A man in Salt Lake City allegedly lost his fortune of about $80,000 from mining stocks and then killed himself with a revolver, bullets entering his brain. He left a note claiming exhaustion and disinterest in life, with creditors and Union Trust Co. mentioned in vague terms.
Mrs. Howard Gould seeks separation from Howard Gould alleging abandonment cruelty and neglect since September with support paid at a New York hotel. Attorneys argued motions to strike or leave scandalous allegations, with briefing ordered for Monday.
In New York on June 6, Mrs. Howard Gould, amid the impending court case, publicly disputes her husband’s charges of stealing household effects and a herd of cows. She claims she faced persecution, left Castle Gould under orders from her husband, and alleges others prevented her from eating while servants allegedly faced starvation.
Norman Mack told The Post that Croker expected no invitation and would not have attended if invited. He has not been presented at court and is not an intimate of the King. The Derby’s dinner avoids official signs of favoritism despite Croker’s past troubles with the Jockey Club.
President Castro told Congress that Venezuela will soon settle claims with Britain Germany and Italy and then use appropriations to pay the remaining debts. He noted cordial relations with the United States and that diplomatic ties with Colombia have not been renewed.
Lieutenant Mack Richardson of the Twenty sixth Infantry resigns after ostracism and a broken engagement to Miss Kelly of Brownsville Texas. The wedding was to be August 13 but a telegram saying he was too ill halted the ceremony. Miss Kelly later joined in a family celebration as the event faded into local interest. Capt William Kelly and his Union veteran background frame the social tension surrounding the episode.
Special to The Washington Post reports fifteen year old Gertrude Moone disappeared from her home on May 21 and was found in the Harlem River near two men. Parents claim the body was tied to a weight but a formal identification by her father confirmed the girl’s identity. The death is linked to her expressed intent to kill herself rather than live crippled after illness.
Norfolk dispatch reports six Scottish entering destroyers Whipple Truxtun Worden Stewart Hull and Hopkins racing from Scotland Lightship to Virginia Capes. speeds reach about 29 to 30 knots with nine hour expected crossing time. crews and wireless gear details noted with eye to Cape Henry and Hampton Roads.
Salva, corporation regulation expected. Shonts declares greater governmental control is bound to come and should be welcomed within reasonable limits. He urges strong supervisory authority to accompany oversight of property to prevent disaster.
June 6 dispatch from Postmaster Whittlesey states no obligation for carriers to mount stairs in apartment or tenement houses beyond ground floor. Policy applies to business houses as well. Routes include Beltimore and Return lines with rail connections, trains on weekends. City offices listed as 417 Gate and 619 Penns.
A Wall Street report says Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway may be leased to Chesapeake and Ohio plus Erie after reorganization. Morgan interests would pursue discharges of the receiver. Some Cincinnati officials deny talks, while insiders cautioned that a joint lease to the railways is the intended outcome.
Newport, June 6. Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia sues the city for damages claiming sheep on his Jamestown estate were fed by swill and refuse washed up from Newport shores. The refuse allegedly came from Newport dumping scow discharges during regular trials. A prior claim to the board of aldermen was refused. suit seeks $10,000.
Mrs. Loomis seeks separation from Dr. Henry F Loomis wife of the New York financier Emilie Grigsby, once Yerkes protege, is named as the source of domestic trouble. Grigsby, Kentucky born, met Loomis in Paris while he cared for Yerkes, who benefited from her bedside and medicine. Mrs Loomis has offered 400000 for a friendly settlement. Loomis dismisses divorce as fashionable.
Chicago fire department members may not wear union emblems while on duty Fire Marshal Horan announced the ban after an agreement with Mayor Busse He said the department cannot have factions and would not allow union or non union buttons on duty
The engagement of Miss Hena Wilset to J. E. Harding was announced at a luncheon honoring the bride to be. Thirty guests attended as Harding, representing Ohio's Third district in Congress, plans a wedding set to occur in the near future.
A self confessed multi murderer testifies he acted under orders from miners leaders. He details attempts to kill Gov Peabody judges Goodard Gabbert and others including David Moffat and Frank Herne. A bomb meant for Gabbert killed another man and signals his waning strength as he recounts the former governor's death.
Orchard described locating Governor Steunenberg on Christmas night and assembling a sawed-off shotgun before confronting him at his house. He then planted a bomb by the gate of the Steunenberg residence near Saratoga Hotel and fled. The blast occurred as Steunenberg neared the hotel.
In Boise on June 6 Harry Orchard continued testimony against William D Haywood detailing a Murder of Frank Steunenberg via an infernal machine. He testified plots financed by Haywood and execution by Orchard, naming Moyer Pattison and Pettibone as co conspirators. He raised total murders to eighteen, including plans to kill former Gov Peabody and judges, while also confessing personal crimes. Haywood listened quietly as the long testimony unfolded with the state preparing to prove the bomb lead casing recovered.
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