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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
The Tariff League will oppose revision of the party creed and strive to insert a clause reducing representation from Southern states. The document signals a clash within the platform as leaders debate the party’s stance and strategy.
Ambitious platform debate pits the American Federation of Labor and the National Civic Federation against tariff revision advocates while friction over southern representation and the veto candidacy heats the room. The Republican gathering, led by Speaker Cannon, leans toward proportional shifts and a tariff plank urging an extra session after the election.
United States Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas, who has suffered throat trouble in New York for several days, underwent a surgical operation and is recovering. His condition is reported favorable though a slight fever persists. He was unable to leave his apartment at the Waldorf Astoria to attend the Monetary Commission meeting of which he is a member.
The Tron and Steel Trades Journal reports a major British steel trade amalgamation with a capital of 33.759 billion pounds aimed at controlling international export markets. It notes American and continental support for the Brush amalgamation as the principal objective and influence grows across regions.
Berlin reports that Germany warned Russia against any new grouping of powers and viewed a Britain Russia France alliance as a potential threat. The Reval talks between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas triggered dispatches claiming a cordial Anglo Russian accord, while Berlin media stressed restraint and denied hostile intent.
Spectators and witnesses had guns taken before entering the county courtroom where the Ro ently murder trial of H. Robb is set in Groveton West April. Kerry allegedly shot Raw 7 times but failed to kill him.
Citizens of Brightwood press for through cars to the Seventh street wharf. Interstate Commerce Commission announced it will act soon, with hearings planned and an order within ten days to two weeks. Brightwood leaders vow to press the issue despite lack of formal company notification.
Judge Landis denied a habeas corpus writ for Merman Bilik awaiting tomorrow’s conclusion of his murder sentence. Supporters pressed governor for clemency as crowds gathered at theaters and churches, invoking Bilik’s fate and appealing to mercy for his daughter and survivors.
Brightwood citizens demand through cars from Brightwood to Seventh Street wharf with a ten to fifteen minute schedule. The Brightwood Railway Company threatens to turn the road over to the Interstate Commerce Commission or seek a receiver if demands are granted. Officials argue the city seeks to push losses onto the company, noting current ridership and wage costs. The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to review the case under street railway law, with the Washington Railway and Electric Company involved.
Miss Catharine McCormick thirty eight sits on a Rose Art Park bench in the Fordham area of the Bronx. An assailant hidden behind a heap of newspapers touched a match to the bundle and ran. The fire caught her gown as she leaped up and she ran across the lawn. She died at Fordham Hospital.
On June 11 Mulai Hafid the usurping sultan reached Fez with an unestimated army. He entered the city between lines of soldiers, escorted by 600 guards, and proceeded barefoot to the sanctuary to give thanks. Dr Holtzmann and Mola Hafid accompanied him.
Special to The Washington Post Utica New York June 11 Rev Dr George Edmunds Merril president of Colgate University is dying at his home in Ham Utog the attending physician says he can hardly survive twenty four hours Rev Dr Merrill has been in falling health since February and is suffering from a nervous trouble He is sixty two years old and has been president of Colgate for nine years 825.50 to Loninville and Return Tune 13 to 17 viaPennslyvania Railroad Tickets good to return until June 26 See ticket agents.
Mrs Abram Gotofsky of Troy Hills New Jersey gave birth to four boys Wednesday, bringing her total to thirty children. She is 32, born Lena Gobrnsky near Warsaw, came to the U.S. in 181, and her husband accompanied her. The quadruplets weigh sixteen pounds four ounces together.
President Taft and Secretary of State Arias warn Panama that elections must be fair or US intervention will follow. The War Department released texts showing US readiness to use force to prevent fraud and protect the republican government. Panama authorities moved to establish an electoral inquiry and removed several governors aligned with Obaldia while adjusting electoral votes.
The coroner's jury found Richard West died from crushed chest injuries and asphyxiation when a building at Twentieth and P Streets NW collapsed. Faulty corner pier caused the fall. inspectors and several contractors are named for criminal responsibility and further grand jury action.
William Loeb Jr writes for the President directing the District Attorney to investigate the recent apartment house collapse. He urges prosecution of any responsible contractors or District building inspectors to the fullest extent of the law and calls for stronger penalties to deter such outrages in construction. The note stresses thorough inquiry into erection practices in the District.
A coroner jury charged four men with criminal negligence in the Twentieth and PF street apartment house collapse that killed two men and injured six. Snowden Ashford inspector Blake contractor Pickford owner Pickford and Joss were held pending bail. Commissioner Macfarland called for thorough review of building methods and regulations.
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