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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
16
Larry Claviss of Isis Managers vindicated says there will be no nomination on the first ballot. The story persists in lobbies that they will yield.
Ritter ex shar te avudd reports the anti injunction plank deepens the split as Taft and Foraker blocs gain decisive support. The committee completes the bearing of contest and awards votes amid disputes. Labeled as the only complete defeat for La Follette, the path toward the vice presidency remains unsettled as Taft leads. 704 votes cited on first ballot.
Fragmented report outlines the presidential race tactics and endorsements with mentions of Taft and Taft supporters. It discusses the candidate's nomination status, party representatives, and anticipated voting patterns, referencing campaign discussions and potential cross-endorsements.
Reports from delegates in Chicago indicate no presidential ballot winner on first vote as Gen Stewart L Woodford backs Hughes while New York insists on Hughes at top of ticket. Woodford warns vice presidency won’t be discussed until the nominee is chosen as Knox organizers mobilize supporters.
Glare School head director of intermediate instruction in Somerville refuses to discuss the candidacy offered to Chiles Dark who is named superintendent in a unanimous vote by the school board. The vacancy follows the resignation of Gordon A Southworth after twenty six years as head of the Somerville schools and vice president of Mr Southworths retirement.
Secretary Rietcalf leads a party of Navy officials from Washington to Hampton Roads to witness torpedo tests fired at the Elida. The delegation includes Postmaster General Mey, Brig Gen Claene Edwards, head of Insular Affairs Licat Gol, Charles McCamley of the Marines, Com Cleland Lo Davis, and an ordnance and wireless expert. The cruiser Mayover carried them, and they will return to Washington on Sunday.
The marriage contract states Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan will keep separate estates with Anna retaining control of hers as if under English or American law. The union is unlikely to occur in France. Train itinerary from Chicago to Baltimore and back, June 12 to 16, solid through service with dining cars, prices quoted.
Washington June 12 The Republican platform draft in Chicago to be debated pits labor against capital over federal court injunction powers. Gompers and Mitchell of the AFL oppose curbs. Vin Cleave and the National Association of Manufacturers back milder changes. Roosevelt hints at concessions on the issue as President Taft and allies watch the evolving position.
Chicago notes that German Bohemian fortune teller Billie Billik condemned for murdering five Vara family members won a stay of execution to allow an appeal to the U S Supreme Court Judge Landis granted the right to appeal though habeas corpus was denied. Crowds outside the jail roared in celebration while the mother Barbara Billik, ill for months, rejoiced in Cleveland.
A Jersey City postmarked letter reports a donor sending 1000 in currency to the conscience fund, claiming fourfold repayment for past government takings. The piece traces the fund’s long history, noting sums from a few dollars to thousands, and cites cases from 19th and early 20th century, including a British clergyman’s donation and a child’s repayment for an apple theft.
New York June 12. Fourteen alleged bookmakers were arrested at Gravesend race track as police enforce a new anti-betting law. Bail set at $1000 each. cases to hear tomorrow. Arrest sparked a riot as detectives and officers confronted bettors. deputies, Pinkerton men, and Jockey Club officials vowed strict enforcement.
Papers submitted to Judge Lacomba in the United States Circuit Court ask for a writ of habeas corpus for Albert T Petrick the lawyer convicted of murder. Petrick, now at Sing Sing serving life after a commuted death sentence, sent the documents by mail. Also advertised are sales of vehicles and furniture at 1407 Gst today and a Pittsburgh Day Express timetable from Washington.
Harrisburg Pa June 12 The jury in the capito conspiracy case was kept under guard as detectives watched to prevent interference. Judge Kunkel directed a verdict of not guilty for former Treasurer Mothues former Superintendent Shumaker and former Auditor General Snyder, while Howard Cassell president of Pennsylvania Construction Co and J M Huston the Capitol architect faced a pending verdict on conspiracy charges.
The United States Steel Corporation announced in Pittsburg that its mills in the district will switch to full-time operations on July 6 to meet surging orders. Thousands of workers are expected to return as job openings reopen, ending a long idle period through winter and spring.
Funeral services for Brathanel B Fugitt will be held at the Child of the Ascended 97 in Rock Creek Cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge and Knight Templars. Rev Jo Hen mag will officiate with Military and lodge officers in attendance. burial at Rock Creek Cemetery follows simple rites at the church.
A Berlin report cites the German government denying any strong opposition to a British Russian French alliance. The rumor followed a recent exchange between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas at Leval. The agency notes Berlin’s official stance refutes such claims.
G A Goodrich a 60 year old resident near Rosted NW section leaped from a seawall into the basin after failing to secure funds to pay a board debt. Police recovered the body with the Major Sylvester boat at the morgue as relatives learned of the suicide last night. The incident occurred after he arrived around mid afternoon and watched bathers before attempting to enter a boat and commit self harm.
Louis Silvernerg, seven ears old, of 910 Four and a half Street Southwest, was knocked down by a hearse and buggy at night near Four and a half Street and G Street Southwest. He suffered bruises to the head and right foot. George Helwy of 488 E Street was driving the buggy. Witnesses describe the accident as sudden and chaotic.
Gales Ferry Connecticut and Red Top report crews engaged in light work amid heat. Varsity eight trained upstream for about a mile before returning. freshman eight focused on faults under Coach Kennedy. Four-oared crews cruised two miles downstream and back. practice included racing starts. Harvard squads limited by heat with downriver practice for both freshman and varsity eights. Tickets to Baltimore via Pennsylvania Railroad offered Saturdays and Sundays. return allowed until Sunday night.
Commissioners suspend inspector pending investigation as district attorney begins a rigid probe into a collapse. Findings may reveal names beyond those cited by the coroner's jury. An inquisitorial body could hear the matter, with commissioners prepared to act.
A debate on building safety notes that when apartments or large structures rise, builders should post a deposit with commissioners to fund an inspector on site during working hours. The dialogue covers new laws for contractor examinations, expected investigations, and possible suspension of the building inspector amid ongoing inquiries into collapses and regulatory revisions.
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