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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
1
A would be assassin attacked Chief Shippy in Chicago's police raid scene amid warnings of a rising anarchist menace. Officers seized literature and a library linked to the group and reported strong anti government sentiment, with officials vowing renewed enforcement and public safety measures citywide.
A Chicago dispatch reports about 250000 railroad workers either unemployed or on reduced pay due to slack traffic. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to investigate eonomies, with railroads noting idle cars and rising costs from new laws and state mandates.
The Commonwealth presses charges against Beech Hargis in Breathitt County Kentucky for the murder of his father, former Judge Hargis. Judge Adams presides as A Floyd Byrd prosecutes with state counsel. The day focused on technical preliminaries as defense moves for delay are overruled.
Mme Schumann-Heink, renowned contralto, filed for naturalization in Newark county clerk office today. Born in Liebau Austria on June 15 1861 she arrived in the United States in 1898 and will face a final court examination on June next. North Caldwell New Jersey is listed as her home and she declares deep love for America and eagerness to become a citizen.
President Roosevelt declares Judge Wilfley vindicated saying the criticism came from vicious and criminal classes. House Judiciary subcommittee hearings continue with Mar Andrews and others denouncing the Shanghai court actions.
President Roosevelt supports Secretary Root in vindicating Judge Wilfley from charges linked to Shanghai corruption. He argues the impeachment targets decency and public good, not crime, warning that a successful assault would embolden vice and harm American interest in the Orient.
Joy sweeps Brooklyn society as the debut of Herbert Dickinson Lewis signals a new trend for elite males to be formally presented. The event at Revisen Street home, hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis, features flowers, a tea table, and a receiving line with both girls and young men, challenging traditional salon roles.
A fire at Public School 28 on Taleteanth Street drove students from the third floor assembly room. Willie Reynolds, a crippled boy unable to walk, was carried to safety by four older students as flames erupted from a big closet. Within three minutes, the alarm sounded and fourteen cars and the crowd cleared to the street without fear or panic.
The steamer Coanin of the New York and Porto Rico line ran aground near the Gravesend area in dense fog and was floated at high tide with the help of wrecking tug J. J. Merritt. After ten hours stranding, Captain F Z Latten regained control and the 120 passengers landed at the pier as salvage crews and coast guard stations searched for the vessel.
In New York the trial of David T. Shert and Morris Meyers indicted for perjury and related to the William Patrick will faced postponement as defense counsel consider a plea. The case ties to attorney Albert T. Patrick and the murder conviction of a related figure.
Washington Post report notes no endorsement for U S Senate at Ohio state convention despite tense lobbying. It details platform drafting, tariff revision plans, Taft/Foraker views, and mentions of Walter D. Guilbert and Wade H. Hoats amid preconvention maneuvering. The convention opens tomorrow to organize and present a Tariff revision and merchant marine support with a special session anticipated.
A telegram from Chihuahua reports the Banco de Minera owned by Ambassador Creel robbed of 300000 pesos. No arrests yet, border watchers stepped up. Mexican Embassy notes no further advices. Creel serves as governor of Chihuahua, with Godoy acting as chargé d'affaires during a three month leave starting late January.
State Department reports from the American consul general at Stettin Germany regarding the death of American seaman L. Conrad a resident of Newnan News. Conrad sailed on the Swedish steamer Drottning Lothia from Port Tampa December 2 1907 and was reported missing January 2. Captain L. P. Knafye at Strttin says weather had been fair and Conrad could not have been washed overboard, and it is believed he jumped into the sea.
Ohio politicians amid Republican maneuvering discuss post election strategy. Bourne campaigns ahead with Roosevelts. insiders note preparations and readiness for a party convention. Washington figures, from Garbela to Wirhenck, gauge reactions and influence.
Bloomington reports that twenty five students at the State University are under faculty investigation and potential expulsion after a dance where some attendees wore male attire. Spectators peeped through doors and cracks, then refreshments were served, prompting campus officials to question the conduct and violation of rules.
Bishop W. W. Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his home in Spartanburg after months of illness. Born December 27, 185, at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia, he rose from president of Randolph-Macon to bishop, succeeding his brother in the college leadership. Also notes James H. Oliver, a financier, dying in South Bend, Ind. The item mentions upcoming events at Sloan’s and Persian Bugs tomorrow.
The article reports on a tense Senate Naval Affairs Committee session reacting to remarks by a former act on the president. It notes criticism of battleship construction and a struggle to keep him within line of inquiry as questions of veracity were raised.
The transcript recounts Commander Sims criticizing Spanish naval gunnery at Manila and the American armor belts, noting poor stores aboard Evans fleet ships and low armor on battleships. He argues for accountability and details anxieties over coal, stores, and potential engagements in the Pacific and West Indies.
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