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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1908

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Taft Urges Congress to Enforce Treaties for Aliens

Secretary of War spoke at the Brooklyn Bar Association dinner on constitutional power, urging Congress to authorize federal action to protect treaty rights of foreign nationals. He warned the U S faces a vacillating stance when states fail to enforce protections, citing Mafia riots in Louisiana and Japanese rights violations in San Francisco as examples of federal weakness. Taft also noted his election to the Jeanes Fund trusteeship, backing a $1,000,000 effort to advance Black education in the South.

Brooklyn United States Loviniana Jape New York Brooklun Bar Association Union League Cheb Taft Jon Ctary Congress Louisiana San Francisco Slarkey China Nnion Central & Vovemment Board of Trustes Jeanes Fund South

Wisconsin Lumberman Sentenced to Penitentiary

Wisconsin lumberman Rich Slayer was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary by Judge Windes. The defendant was ordered to appear by a specified date for transfer to the penitentiary, with unclear surrounding names and dates in the fragmented report.

Wisconsi Tinos Cheagy Amaga Campbell Wisconsin Benjamin Harris Windes

Misconduct Allegations At Tuscarawas County Home

Miss Clara Sterling a teacher at the Tuscarawas County Children's Home is accused of cruelty to boys under her charge. The county board of visitors reports she pressed ground mustard into mouths causing burns and forced a boy to strip and be whipped. They also note dogs condemned for food at the institution.

Breabenville Ohio Clara Sterling Tuscarawas County Bampson Fowlii County Board of Visitors Mise Sterling Doy Miss Sterling Board of Visitors

Laundry manager shoots self at Columbia dormitory

Harry V. Butler, laundry manager at Hadley Hall, Columbia University, shoots himself in the right temple then dresses and walks to the 162nd Street police station. He is taken to Washington Heights Hospital in critical condition. A coal bin scene, torn diary, and postals show MCA interests and local dorm life.

Columbia University Washington Post New York Harry V. Butler Amsterdam Avenue 162D Street Polce Washington Heights Columbia Hadley Hall MCA Januaryy Butler Buller Quilmer Washington Hetehts Hospital Butler Hs Wornu Washington Helgals Hospital Iater

Gun Fighter Garrett Killed by J Wayne Brazile Near Las Cruces

Patrick Garrett famed for killing Billy the Kid and for Lincoln County raids was shot and killed by J Wayne Brazile in a ranch dispute near Las Cruces. Witness Carl Anderton testified Brazile acted in self defense after Garrett reached for a shotgun. Brazile surrendered to the sheriff and claimed self defense. Garrett, once Lincoln County sheriff and Texas Ranger, had long battled cattle rustlers and pursued Billy the Kid.

J. Wayne Brazile el Paco Tex Patrick F Garrett Roosevelt Billy the Kid J Wayne Brazile Las Crupenev Cornner Laas Cruces Patrick Garrett J Wayne Brazil Carl Anderton Bragie Garrett Brazie Wes Garrett Las Cruces Adamson Brazie Brazil Sherif Lucer New Mexico Lincoln County Billy the Kin Dana Ana Rangers Texas Texas Rangers

Brownlow Condemned by Washington County Republicans

A mass convention in Jonesboro, led by Alf Taylor and Lem Sellis, condemned Brownlow and his methods. The group endorsed George N Tillman for governor, Nathan Hale for national Committeeman, and Newell Sanders for state GOP chairman. Also announced 4 6 0 percent loan options offered by F T Rawhags at 1505 Pa. av.

Bristol Town Alf Taylor Bob" Taylor Lem Sellis Republican Executive Committee First Congressional District Tennessee Washington County Jonesboro

RIDDER SAYS ROOSEVELT TO CONTEND AT CHICAGO

New York dispatch reports Herman Fudder says President Roosevelt will be renominated by the Republicans at Chicago while Bryan leads the Democrats. Fudder notes Roosevelt wants renomination and calls Hamburger story unofficial. Also mentions Baltimore and Return fare and train details.

New York Washington Dispatch Brooklyn Hagle Herman Fudder White House Binder Roosevelt Briar Roosevelt Bryan Chicago Urthermore Widder Reph

Peruvian praise for The Post on American justice

Washington Post receives a cable from El Diario of Lima expressing thanks for supportive editorials during the visit of the American fleet to Callao. The message commends The Post for noble phrases in favor of Peru and notes Peruvian goodwill toward the United States.

Washington Post Washington Callao EL Diario Lima Post

Senators Not So Rich Yet Few Hit Million Mark

The article reviews wealth among U.S. senators, noting only a small number are worth at least one million and many have significant tied-up holdings. It argues the Senate’s influence isn’t simply defined by cash on hand and highlights four top earners.

Senate Lake Croesus

Jealous husband kills wife by cradle in Elizabet h Street home

Giuseppe Aniello shot his wife as she fondled their infant in their Elizabet h Street apartment. The husband was beaten by the brother-in-law, Joseph Tuzza, who may be discharged as justifiable. Patrolman Bachman intervened to prevent further action.

New York R'Eb Giuseppe Aniello Elizabeth Street Antello Joseph Tuzza Tuzza Aniello Antalio

Fleet Sails South in Salute as Peruvian Crowd Watches

In Callao on February 28 thousands gather to bid farewell as the American fleet leaves for Magdalena Bay. Admiral Evans leads the ships in a twenty one gun salute to the Peruvian cruiser Almirante Grau with flags dipped in farewell. President Pardo and Peruvian officials praise the display of friendship. The fleet, including the Connecticut, sails in a semicircle toward Lower California, planning a thirty day target practice at Magdalena Bay before possible destinations toward San Francisco. The voyage totals about seventy three days with limited communications. Mexican ports prepare for the fleet’s stay as Magdalena Bay becomes a port of entry for an indefinite period.

Pardo Evans Callao Magdalena Bay California Mexico Connecticut Almirante Grau President Pardo Lima Cal ‘Lao Parda San Francisco South Central America Panama Ebeam South America Magdalenaay State Department Gottschalk Cit of Senor D Rafael Gastro Montane Washington Tennessee Sebree

Wealthy Senators Are Exaggerated In Reports, Says Elkins

Senator Elkins of West Virginia critiques figures listing Senate members as millionaires. He notes many names cited as rich are overstated, with most lawmakers earning salaries and handling borrowings rather than cash wealth. He cites broad ranges and stresses richer figures are often misleading.

Elkins West Virginia Congress Senate Fifly Mr Elns Simon Guggenhim Courage Taunt Stephenson Wisconsin Stephen Holking Weert Virginia Ann Neleon Aldrich Rhode Island Jonn Kean New Jersey

Reuterdahl Leaves Fleet Amid Navy Criticism

Callao February 29 Henry Reuterdahl leaves the fleet where he had been a guest and heads for Washington. He plans to testify before the Senate investigating committee, asserting two thirds of active line officers back his charges. He calls the navy bedridden by old traditions and says he is an avenger aiming to reform the system.

Callao Henry United States Senate Reuterdahl Fiet

Bishopric for O Connell in Vatican interest

Rome reports strong Vatican interest in the elevation of Denis O Connell rector of the Catholic University Washington to bishop. If not re elected to the university post at six year term end next January, Cardinal Gibbons may appoint him auxiliary bishop of Baltimore or another see, with possible succession limits for cardinal archbishop roles.

Rome Shea Vatican United States Mgr Denis O'Connell Catholic Washington Sebaste Ikin Catholic University Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Mer Connell Edward J Hane Richard Paris

Auto Racer In Iowa Mud During New York to Paris Race

Chicago reports the New York to Paris race making slow progress in Iowa due to mud and sleet. The Italian car leads while a French car faces an accident and lags four hours behind. other entrants reach Michigan City, Indiana, with Chicago expected tomorrow. Chaffray reports a protest against the American car alleging alterations and nonrunning periods.

Chicago Clarence Iowa Cedar Rapids de Kalb Chaffray Michigan City Ind Jpace Buffalo Indiana

Thieves Rifle Dead Body In New Orleans

The body of Capt Frank Kemble of the Southern Pacific steamer Antilles was found on the waterfront. Autopsy shows death from natural causes. Police suspect thieves rifled pockets as part of earlier hold ups in the city. Captain Kemble served many years and was praised by superiors. Ward sent to New Orleans to arrange return of the body to New York.

1520 Street Mary Jackson Cellac Tole Pollcemary Tom Berry Butla Herry New Orleans Feo Frank Kemble Kemble New York Ward New Orleana

Prison for erring pastor in Kansas case

Columbus Kansas February 2 Reverend T M Rice pastor of the Baptist Church was convicted on a statutory charge and sentenced to a lengthy term in the penitentiary Mrs Rice accused him of abducting their child and living with another woman during their separation Rice had practiced law in Northern Missouri and in Kansas City and pastored churches in Dexter Missouri and Nashville Missouri Troy Missouri February 89 Reverend Clyde W Gow pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Elebele was arrested after the death of Elizabeth Gleason and admitted to bail of 1500 Gow was a leader in a morality campaign in Lincoln County

Columbus Kans T. M. Rice Clyde W Gow Methodist Episcopal Church Elebery Elizabeth Gleason Dail

Bank Receivers Named in Mechanics and Traders Case

New York news notes Attorney General seeks receivers for Mechanics and Traders Bank amid turmoil over payment plans for depositors. Directors oppose rehab, while Tammany linked figures push for favorable appointments. Justice Platzek to rule after show cause hearing. current assets around 14.9 million.

Washington Post New York Oriental Banks Generz Davkeen Mechanics and Traders Bank Oriental Bank Justice Platzek Slo J Henry Haggerty Joseph B | Ford Haggerty Morgan J Obwen Ford Buffalo Oriental Ted Tagks Supt Walliams the Mechanics and Tradera Biut Tamma‘y Tammany Pear Knickerboeger Trust Company Seade Murph Fingy Conners Bourke Cochran Jackson Knickerbocker Henry Schneider Qonental Bank Carnegie Trust Company \s Tammany Hall Charles F Marons Anawanda Behneer Carnegie Trust Company John B Starchfield Stanchfield Platack Ogarmen Warley M Platzek Supreme Court Chambers Demana

Log train wreck at Pinopallg sawmills kills two

A log train derailed on the Union line near Norman Park, dumping logs onto workers and trapping several men. Two men, Isom Hass and General Greene, died at the scene. others were mortally or seriously injured and were sent to Kingwood for treatment.

Moultrie Pinopallg Norman Park Isom Hass General Greene Kingwood

Parted Almost at Altar in Chicago Elopement Folly

Paul Barnhard Eckhart, twenty, fled toward Oklahoma with Miss Dora Healy just before a planned wedding. Eckhart’s parents, John and Wickhart, opposed the match citing youth and parental threats of disinheritance. Despite a license obtained, the couple separated as plots and counterplots unfolded, with family firms WH Small & Sons referenced.

Chicago Paul Barnhard Eckart John Wickhart Oklahoma Theis Reae Doro Hea Healy Coung Eckhart Bethrather Mr. Eckhart

MR NOYES AT REST ALL CLASSES HONOR DEAD

Notable gathering at St Thomas church services honors the dead. Floral offerings line the bier of distinguished citizens as an impressive Episcopal service proceeds. Rev Dr Everett Hale, Senate chaplain, gives the eulogy as a long procession follows the body to the family vault.

Everett Hale Senate Noyes Pasadena Cal Thomas c W Noayes Frank B Nayes Chicago Associated Press Chicago Herald Theodore W. Noses The Star Board of Trade Association of Oldest Inhabitants Gridiron Club Alexander R. Shepherd Monument Committee Washington Monument Society Noyes Library Association of Kensington Dr. Hale Edward Everett Hale C Ernest Smith Hale Workington

Last Message of Mr Noyes in Pasadena Funeral Plans

Writings from bed reveal Mr Noyes near death in Pasadena urging a simple church funeral at J. Thomas with Bishop Satterlee, Dr Hale, and the Gridiron Quartet. The passage follows tribute to Crosby Stuart Noyes at St Thomas Church, with extensive attendance and pallbearers from public life and journalism.

Mr. Noyes Pasadena Cal J. Thomas Bishop Satterlee Dr. Hale Beldom Crosby Stuart Woes Btar St Thomas Episcopal Church Ife Neves

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