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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
1
A. Seest reports that discussions with the Colonel touched on politics from an insurgent viewpoint. The Senator called a former president the greatest living American, as he returns from Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt is seen busy felling trees as supporters wait for further statement.
Senator La Follette says he is very pleased with his talks on the campaign and Congress with Col. Roosevelt. He calls Roosevelt the greatest living American and in fighting trim. Roosevelt replies that there is nothing more to add to the senator’s praise.
Oyster Bay reports Senator La Follette and Theodore Roosevelt spent two hours debating parties and current Republican insurgency. Other insurgent figures like Elmer Burkett and Madison planned visits, while Roosevelt calmly greeted reporters and even felled a tree on his estate during the day.
Col Roosevelt agrees to address Milwaukee Press Club and plans to tour the West beginning in late August. He will also speak in Peoria on Columbus Day and Atlanta on Uncle Remus Day October 17. He dismisses throat surgery reports as false and notes a prior bout with campaign throat in 19XX after bronchitis in Norway.
Washington reports note Secretary of State Fred Sims and ex U S attorney Joe Keating, both Indiana stalwarts, traveled to meet the President amid calls for party unity. They favor the Payne Aldrich tariff and Beveridge, and discuss strategies to fuse party wings for Congress races. Leaders fear a convention backing the tariff could demoralize Republicans and hand Indiana to Democrats.
Beverly Mass June 27 Robert Taft son of President Taft drove a car that struck Italian laborer Michael Thisthwolla fracturing his skull The accident halted the Taft family regatta trip and prompted doctors and Chief Ferguson to ensure care Taft expressed deep anxiety and arranged rapid medical aid while the President considered the event during a tense day.
Rome moves to formally request Porter Charlton extradition for the Lake Como murder. In New York, Porter Charlton awaits arraignment with his fate tied to Italy’s treaty claims and Washington’s forthcoming decision. The State Department weighs precedent as Italy seeks surrender under 1868 and 1884 conventions.
Private Secretary Norton will bar most visitors as William Howard Taft takes weeks of rest at the summer home. Only close friends may see him, with one exception for a July Fourth trip to Cambridge to address the National Educational Association in front of about 20,000 teachers.
Secret service men will visit the stadium next Friday to inspect the monster bowl under Harvard athletic director William F. Garcelon. The force will survey every nook and cranny at Soldiers Field in Cambridge. President Taft will address the National Educational Association from the Gresak theater platform used for Joan of Arc last June.
The piece explains that Americans in Italy who commit crimes and flee home could be extradited if Italy seeks it. If Charlton's case is extraditable, New Jersey would turn him over to a U S commissioner for a preliminary inquiry. A prima facie murder finding could lead to a presidential warrant for delivery to Italian police.
William P. Pittman, an American, was found guilty by a court martial of conspiracy against the Madriz government after capture near Bluefields. He faces at least a ten year term in the Managua penitentiary for his role at outposts and mine-laying missions during the fighting surrounding the Estrada stronghold.
In Havana, June 27, a dramatic attempt to kill Congressman Antonio San Miguel by Manuel Lores erupted in the congressional lobby minutes before session. A second shot grazed Antonio Gonzalez Lanuza. both sides fought as officials moved to separate them. San Miguel, who denounced a controversial land deal, faces ongoing threats amid fears of a factional feud.
The big black bear stood on the tracks delaying a Lehigh Valley passenger train from the Ber Nice wild mountainous district near Rick ets. Engineer Miller halted the locomotive when the bear slept on the rails. The bear snarled at the pilot, fled up the mountainside after the steam whistle frightened it.
In Bluefields the Estrada faction is recognized to collect customs while the Madriz faction on Nicaragua’s east coast is denied that right. Estrada, head of the revolutionary government at Bluefields, declines mediation offered by the Central American Court of Justice in Cartagena, per a dispatch from Court President Manuel Morales.
Reports from San Juan del Sur Nicaragua state Acoyapa in Choniaies has been captured by revolutionists and San Ubaldo on Lake Nicaragua fallen to Gen Mena’s forces. Government sends troops to retake towns and protect foreign interests amid a 200000 forced loan. Mine operators arrive in New Orleans saying labor shortages force mine closures as kidnappings rise.
Three masked robbers halted Oregon Short Line train No 1 on the outskirts of Ogden early today. They looted the safe and passengers, injuring two train personnel, while torpedoes stopped the engine. A large manhunt with hundreds of officers ensued.
Newport may see a surf swimming race before summer’s end between Constance Warren and Eleanor Sears. Both are longtime outdoor sports enthusiasts. Warren has already surprised friends with long swims this season as preparation for the anticipated match at Newport.
At the Philadelphia district nineteenth century turnout, the North American Gymnastic Union held a biennial meeting in Baltimore on June 27. Prizes were awarded for athletic events honoring the centenary of Turner societies. First class honors went to Philadelphia Turnverein and Wilmington Turnerverein. second to Turnverein Bohemian and Baltimore. third to Philadelphia Turngemeinde and others.
A besieged man killed three, wounded three, and held his children as prisoners before dying by his final shot. Deputy shot by Bostwick halted the assault. women in the crowd feared for the children. A jury found the besieged man used his last bullet to end his life.
In Irwinville Georgia on June 27 W H Bostwick the desperado who killed two officers and wounded three others died after a siege by state militia and local citizens. Sheriff J P McInnes was mortally wounded yesterday and died this morning. Deputy James Gill seriously wounded and T C Base and Wyatt Tucker injured. Six Bostwick children evacuated to safety as Capt De Lang and Fitzgerald Guards pressed a final assault.
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