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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
19
A political figure named Will Haywood faces contempt for law and order violations amid accusations of court mockery. The subject is linked to anti national sentiments and alleged incitement against President and public in Philadelphia.
Fragmented text discusses Haywood and the Western Federation of Miners, mentions Roosevelt, Gompers, and labor politics. It references court figures, legal notions of self protection, and reactions to labor unrest, with scattered notes on figures like Haywood and Patrons of patents. The passage reflects early 20th century labor tension and political commentary.
The article recounts Albert Haywood and others facing trial related to Gov. Steunenberg’s murder, detailing courtroom strategy, key witnesses, and verdicts. It covers the trial’s progression, including Clarence Darrow’s defense, Senator Borah’s argument, and the not guilty verdict for Haywood, plus tensions from anarchy-related threats in Chicago and pending grand jury actions.
An immense throng filled St Bonaventure's Church Paterson N J for the funeral of Father Leo Heinrich assassinated in Denver last Sunday. Mass was by Rev Edward Bleckee with Bishop O Connell present and a dean's eloquent tribute urging moral lectures to counter anarchist influence. The procession to Finley Sepulchre cemetery included 100 priests chanting burial rites.
Propaganda from Chicago reaches Kansas City Croatian settlers with mailed copies of an anarchistic paper. Several recipients formerly worked in Chicago packing houses and deny ordering the publication. The Rev M Davorin Krempetic of St John the Baptist parish notes anarchist attempts in his parish but reports little success or trouble.
Emma Goldman, visiting Springfield from St Louis, challenges the label anarchist after the Chicago attack on Chief of Police Shippy. She doubts the dead man is an anarchist and warns against assuming motive. Goldman also lectures despite Mayor Blaine’s bid to block the meeting, with city attorney backing free public discourse.
The foreign office notes 21 differences of opinion between Gen Nord Alexis president of Haiti and Germany s diplomatic and consular representatives. Germany still has confidence in the United States to mediate a fair settlement acceptable to all parties.
William D Harwood secretary of the Western Federation of Miners and other speakers at a Grand Opera House meeting in Philadelphia denounced the government and courts provoking cheers from about 3000 attendees. Haywood warned of revolutions and urged the unemployed to beg borrow or steal while accusing Taft and Roosevelt of betrayal. He declared the present justice system contemptible and pledged to stand with organized labor even against officials and authorities.
A wealthy broker Charles W. Gallaxher of 88 St Johns Place Brooklyn was seized outside Proance Park and tossed over the wall into the park after being robbed of his watch and several hundred dollars. Another victim, Frederick W. Haines of 401 Washington Avenue, was robbed and tossed over the park wall a few nights earlier. Police suspect the same young, well dressed men, moving in after revelry, are behind both robberies.
In Corry Pennsylvania a warrant by widow Mrs. Alice Damon states Albert Damon was murdered with his sister on February 6. Alpheus Clyde and Damon were arrested at their home, charged with the murder. The widow says the father was the chief beneficiary. Stepson John Silloway faces an accessory charge and a hearing is planned.
Asheville reports Mr and Mrs William Gould Brokaw face possible separation amid late sighting in New York and a Fairview Lodge reconciliation effort led by Mrs Brokaw’s father. Mrs Brokaw at Cragin sanitarium for rest after illness. Brokaw whereabouts uncertain.
New York reports President Underwood of the Bria Railroad denying any general wage reduction order. Erie freight handlers in Binghamton strike against a 10 percent cut, many returning after a five cent daily raise last May. a settlement talk with Superintendent Parsons is planned for Wednesday.
The Mount Weather meteorology bulletin notes unusually high temperatures at altitude above a mile, with reduced thunderstorm activity from the prior day. It predicts light temperature gradients at the surface, easing rain in interior valleys, and possible isolated rain and wind in northern and western districts. Winds along the New England coast shift with Atlantic gales, and general European conditions include variable winds and rain. Local weather measurements list multiple times with temperatures, humidity, and sunshine estimates.
A long OCR fragment lists multiple marriage licenses with grooms and brides, including James Talbert and Grace Johns, A J Golds, Arthur W Chal and Maria J Courreges, and many others with ages and officiants. The text enumerates couples from various towns and states, indicating pending or granted licenses and associated clerical names.
Health office report filed by noon lists names and ages across multiple addresses in the district. Records cover ages from infants to 88, with hospitals named including Emergency Hospital and Children's Hospital and noted residences on Howard Street Northwest 11th Street and other avenues.
London March 2 The radical Commons revolt for disarmament drew scant cabinet backing as Herbert Asquith explains the government will uphold the two power standard for naval strength. He argues Britain must defend sea supremacy and prevent any new surge in shipbuilding while pursuing defensive aims and cautious expansion aligned with Germany's needs.
Pittsburgh division engineers begin survey for a double track from Somerset to Rockwood on the Somerset and Cambria branch. The project aims to connect with Uniontown and Wheeling to allow freer freight passage through Southwestern Pennsylvania and Wheeling toward the West, reducing danger from the Sand patch tunnel and steep grades.
Maj Gaillard, acting chief engineer of the Panama Canal, bans overtime for canal employees except in extraordinary emergencies and for alien laborers. Overtime is limited to fifty hours per employee per month. The directive follows reports of excessive overtime pay.
A Tamaya fire has left about 1,000 people homeless and 4,000 workers unemployed as relief efforts begin. Charities report a relief fund of 5,000 raised. investigators suspect the blaze started when a man fell asleep with a lit cigarette, igniting bed clothes.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It warns of Bright's disease and general kidney trouble, urges a trial, and claims benefits to related organs. It notes 30 cent and one dollar bottle sizes and directs readers to drugstores.
San Diego March 2 Judge Cardena of the Mexican Federal Court at Ensenada Lower California denied Wil lam F Walker's petition for release from custody He was wanted in New Britain Conn for alleged embezzlement Extraction papers did not arrive within the forty days of the extradition treaty Walker remains in jail awaiting ministerial review in Mexico City Potential appeals could extend the issue for months
Dr Reuben I Samuels stepfather of Frank and Jess James, the bandits, died at the State Hospital for the Insane aged 82. He had lived in Ki Arn y Mo in 1878. A bomb blew off the arm of his mother, and seven year old Arthur Samuels was jailed. Dr Samuels had a good reputation.
In St Louis on March 2 rival Republican conventions were held in the Tenth Congressional district to elect delegates to the national convention. One convention chose Fred Essen and Louis Alt as unpledged delegates. the other chose Ed Koeln and Rowland L Johnston, instructing them for Taft.
An old fashioned pitch urges keeping Cascarets in pockets and taking one as needed. It explains Cascarets are candy tablets sold by druggists, not in bulk, with CCC on every tablet. Prices listed as 50 cents and 25 cents.
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