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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
14
The Tariff League will oppose a proposed platform change, including a plank reducing representation from Southern states, signaling a party creed struggle. The push is expected to provoke a clash over the party's future direction and regional balance.
The Republican national platform faces a clash over an anti injunction plank backed by labor and civic groups while tariff revision and extra session calls spark protests. Debates hinge on representation cuts for Southern states and the unsettled vice presidency as Taft era factions rally for or against key planks amid conference proceedings and preparations for a possible late session after the election.
United States Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas, ill with throat trouble in New York, underwent a surgical operation and is recovering. His condition was listed as favorable though he has a slight fever. He remains at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria and could not attend the Monetary Commission meeting he serves on.
A major British steel trade consolidation, described as a great amalgamation, has been effected with a capital of 33 759 000 600. The objective is to secure control of the international export trade and related organizations. American and continental supporters are said to back the Brush amalgamation.
Berlin reports serious representations to Russia over the Reval meeting between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas and the Anglo-Russian Franco rapprochement. German sources suggest a new grouping of powers threatens peace, while Berlin denies hostile intent and notes cautious official commentary.
Houston report details that guns were taken from spectators and witnesses before entering the courtroom where the Ro ently murder trial of H. Robb from Groveton resumes. Notes reference a shooting incident at a related location, with ties to Raw 7 and Pana sway, and train fares to Baltimore.
Citizens of Brightwood press for through cars to the Seventh Street wharf amid a dispute with Brightwood Railway and a looming Interstate Commerce Commission action. Senator Burkett pushes for through service, while the district fights to regulate street railway lines under new federal authority.
Judge Landis in United States District Court refused a writ of habeas corpus for Merman Bilik the fortune teller condemned to be hanged for the murder of Mary Varal The judge will consider the matter and may review further appeals while public pressure mounts to urge commutation. Crowds gather at the Great Northern Theater as rallies and prayers unfold with Father OCaughan Paulist priest and survivor Jerry Varal among those urging mercy.
Brightwood citizens demand through cars from Brightwood to Seventh Street wharf and a 10 to 15 minute schedule. The Brightwood Railway Company contends the demands are unfair, warns of seeking ICC intervention or receiver, and notes costs and current underutilization of service.
Miss Catharine McCormick, 38, sitting on a Rose Hill Park bench near Fordham station in the Bronx, was attacked as a man hurled burning newspapers and touched a match to the pile. Her gown caught fire. she leaped up, ran, and fell with her hair and clothing ablaze. She died at Fordham Hospital.
Hafid the usurping sultan enters Fez at the head of an unestimated force. He moves through two lines of troops and a guard of 600 or more, then prays barefoot at the sanctuary. Dr Holtzmann arrives with Mola Hafid.
Special to The Washington Post Utica New York June 11 Reverend 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 He is sixty two years old and has served as president for nine years Also noted is a train fare promotion for a round trip to Londonville from June 13 to 17 via Pennsylvania Railroad with return validity to June 26
Mrs Abram Gotofsky of Troy Hills New Jersey welcomed four more born on Wednesday, bringing her total to thirty children. The quadruplets add to a long lineage including numerous twins and trips since 1892, with a rich family history spanning Warsaw origin to U.S. residence.
The War Department publicizes a stern President Taft message to President Amador. The United States warns elections in Panama must be fair or face intervention to prevent fraud. Court officials and governors aligned with Obaldia are removed as electoral inquiries proceed.
A coroner's jury found Richard West died from chest injuries and asphyxiation after a building under construction at Twentieth and P streets NW collapsed. They blamed faulty corner pier design approved by the District inspector Snowden Ashford, and held four parties accountable: iron foreman M Blake of Barber & Ross, brick contractor John Frank Bane for poor materials, and owner Thomas H Pickford for lack of competent supervision.
The White House directs the District Attorney to thoroughly investigate the recent apartment house disaster. President Roasts contractors and building inspectors, urging prosecutions to the fullest extent of the law to prevent further outrage in construction projects.
Four men faced coroner's jury after the Twentieth and P streets apartment collapse that killed two and injured six. Inspector Snowden Ashford and others were found to bear responsibility for negligence. detectives arrested them awaiting bail as the coroner and district attorney pursued charges. The mayor and commissioners pledged thorough review, calling for building method examinations and regulatory improvements.
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