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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
Report notes Taft leads and allies mostly silent as efforts aim to block a third term nomination. Draft talk centers on Hughes for vice presidency. Chicago convention prep includes credentials and resolutions committees and platform discussions.
Special to The Wasmoxtws rost Richmond Va. June 16 Theodore von Thien a butler in Patrick P Ryan's home received papers from the French Ambassador in Washington making him Count von Thien of Kronenfelt and Thien and with his brother inherits a large fortune and estates of their father Au gust von Thien. An overseas cablegram says their attorney has proved the claims to titles and about 2 000 070 in banks in Germany and France will be turned over in December. The father drowned and was never recovered. Theodore and his brother came to the United States as youths and both held butler posts in Sherry New York. Theodore came to Virginia two years ago and, when told of the title, said he was not unhappy and had traveled a lot yet never happier than in Richmond.
In Chicago a flurry of speculation surrounds New York Governor Hughes and a potential running mate role. Reports reference Senate Deliver, Lafayettes, and others, with no solid confirmations. A Newark dispatch notes Hughes declining second place while unlikely to accept a vice presidential nomination.
Washington reports focus on Secretary Cortelyou as a presidential election vice presidential possibility. The White House denies backing any candidate and says the President is neutral. Taft headquarters cite no consultation with Taft allies as Cortelyou supporters push forward. Continued on third page.
A registered mail pouch from Los Angeles to New York vanished near Kansas City. Officials admit the bag contained at least 50 000 dollars in currency with other valuables, potentially making it one of the Post Office’s largest losses. Investigators note the transfer hub setup at Kansas City may have aided the disappearance.
June 10 Washington Port Troy reports Emma Willard School awarded diplomas to twenty young women marking the ninety fourth graduation. Rev Dr Charles F Aked of New York praised the American woman emphasizing equality, opportunity, and lively pursuit of learning.
In Reno on June 10, the Mackay memorial statue of John W Mackay was unveiled by his son Clarence Col George B Mcdellan. Harvard orator Harvey presided as thousands gathered with dignitaries from Nevada and beyond. The event included presentation of a building for the school of mines and an emotional moment as Mrs Mackay, master of arts, kissed her husband and wept. The day closed amid strong expressions of approval at the university. The Electric Line offered service to Baltimore with half hour intervals, while Washington and Annapolis commuters were advised against walking or hiring cabs.
Antoinette Smith widow of Langdon Denver Smith, longtime newspaper writer, died at her Brooklyn home after surviving her husband by just over two months. Her physician found her dead on arrival and reported to the coroner mercury poisoning believed from a second suicide attempt following the April 25 dichloride of mercury incident.
The mayor of Tampico Mexico, a leading surf bathing resort, issued a decree prohibiting bathers from wearing bathing suits of the regulation American pattern. He says the cut is too abbreviated for local standards.
Albany observers foresee a senate clash over Gov Hughes anti gambling bills as Grady shifts stance to limit debate and press a noon vote. Foelker fate hangs on absent votes while New Orleans races face a separate fight as Louisiana house passes a bill banning betting at tracks.
A scheduled excursion departs from Union Station at 15 am on June 14 for Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Berkeley Springs and Cumberland. Round trip fares listed include 100 to Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg, 35 to Berkeley Springs, and 200 to Cumberland, with corresponding 3135 details in the text.
In Tunica Mississippi on June 10 a feud between families culminated when Una May Weinstein shot and mortally wounded attorney Lowe after he started to fire on her. Lowe turned, dropped his revolver, and the second shot missed as a ten year old brother in law diverted the bullet. Mrs Weinstein, nineteen and recently married into a wealthy Houston family, is under arrest at her mother's home after being escorted to Memphis for care. Lowe had previously killed Perry M Houston, Mrs Weinstein's father, in March amid political tension surrounding the Blazon levee board election.
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans arrived in New York from Washington on his first trip west since the battleship incident. He, with his daughter, stayed at the Hotel Gregorian and planned to leave for Mohonk for several weeks. Evans said he still walks with crutches but hopes to be fully well soon.
William McComb, in charge of a car load of Gen Hora a Portey's horses, was badly injured when he and James McAlpine fell from a car near Haie de Grace Maryland. McAlpine was killed. The two men fell together after a tussle and lost balance.
Reports from Reval say King Edward and Emperor Nijlag will meet in England, exchanging cordial talks and pledges to promote general world peace. The Russian emperor will stay an extra day, then sail home with the escorting fleet. 3000 boxes of candy and photos were sent to schoolchildren as welcomed guests.
In Ilastings New York on Decoration Day a dispute arose when Mrs John Freund mourning after her husband’s death asked Stokes to pull down an American flag he displayed from his house. He asked Secretary Taft whether a law compelled flag respect. the War Department said no law exists and the matter ends without official action.
Captain Edward Trabex of a Staten Island quarantine steamer died in a Staten Island sanitarium from hydrophobia. He had been ill since last Sunday, with doctors saying his death followed a dog bite five months earlier. The wound was minor, but the delayed onset hydrophobia led to his death after transfer to a private sanitarium.
Special to The Weeklington Post from Boston June 10 reports Donald Rose McMillan Bowdoin graduate and math instructor at Worcester Academy will join Commander Peary on the next Arctic expedition. McMillan has obtained a two year leave of absence and is long acquainted with Peary through Bowdoin College ties.
Roy Knabenshue’s Toledo flight confirms his derigible’s airworthiness after gas engine trouble wrecked it at Armory Park. The craft, with a level gas tank and doubled power, reached 25 mph into the wind carrying three passengers. He advertises onward tours to Jersey Shore, Adirondacks, New England, and western resorts via agents at 19 Penn Ave or tar G St.
A Butte Montana report notes the heiress Mary Largey, aged eighteen and the youngest of the Largey millionaires, came into a fortune of 12000 dollars yesterday. She married Raymond J McDonald, a Broadway cab office clerk earning four dollars a month. They departed for New York today for a wedding trip.
Grocery Clerks Union No 533 held its annual trip at Chesapeake Beach with pic nic style and beach athletic contests. Several thousand attended, marking one of the most successful outings by the union. Arrangements were managed by Joan Rigstse, Charles Butler, and Isilah Boyles, with departure from Town Ave Union Fruet Co at 16th and Market.
In Philadelphia an inquest into a Pickford Building collapse reveals a crack in a wall observed a day before floors failed. A. S. Reavis admits manslaughter charge as conflicting testimony emerges. Carpenters were taken from the site and witnesses dispute cement color, with most testifying cement appeared green.
Inquiry reveals contractor admitted indictment in Philadelphia for a similar accident. Foreman Herdrick and inspector testimony describe unsafe walls, rushed cement work, and a five to six story height permit enabling plaster use instead of reinforced construction. Witnesses note cracks, neglect to cover floors, and calls for more care.
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