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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
10
The obituary notes MB Proctor, a veteran lawyer and statesman, died in his New Jersey home following pleurisy after a long career as governor, secretary of war, and senator. His wife and daughter survived, with sons at his deathbed, marking the end of a distinguished public life and business leadership as a major quarry owner.
Senator Proctor's career details his Vermont origins, education at Dartmouth and Albany Law, military service in the Civil War rising to colonel, later business in marble quarries, political roles in Vermont and national service as US Senator under President Harrison and reinaugurated in 1892. The piece notes tributes, speeches, and ongoing obituary notices amid historic context, with references to fundraising dinners and convention visits.
London reports at the Anti Bearing Rein Association annual meeting a speaker cited the Prince of Wales backing the ban on bearing reins. He quoted the Prince promising three laws when king to end the cruel practice, plus a denunciation from Gen. Barlow Powell.
A fire at Hamatead colliery near Birmingham England entombed sixteen miners who cannot be reached by rescuers. Officials fear the men are dead as efforts continue to locate and rescue them under dangerous conditions.
Wathan A Vidaver former candidate for judgeship on fusion tickets allegedly sought to obtain money from indicted banker in a case tying to the New York City Railway charter matter. He took cash as a retainer after meeting with William Montgomery. district attorney and attorney general officials allege the plant involved political influence and extortion. Vidaver was arrested at Astor House after lunch with Montgomery and arraigned in Center Street court. bail set at 500.
The Ohio Republican State convention approved a Taft aligned ticket with Harris renominated for governor and Francis W. Treadway winning the lieutenant governorship on the third ballot. W. G. Beaman captured the attorney general nomination after two ballots, Carmi A. Thompson was renominated for secretary of state, and E. V. W. Fullington became auditor after a withdrawal. The platform endorses Taft, calls for tariff revision, general good government, civil rights for African Americans, canal completion, and a stronger navy, with a pledge of unwavering support for Taft.
Washington pair Dr and Mrs Dagiet Bishop return from a world tour to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They arrived on the White Star liner Republic and plan celebrations in Washington late this month. Dr Bishop, former Hanover College president, and his wife journeyed via Vancouver visiting Australia Persia India Egypt, and other locales.
Norfolk March 4 The naval colliers Brutus and Aberenda anchored in Hampton Roads after trailing the fleet to Rio Janeiro with coal. An unconfirmed rumor says two submarine boats will be loaded at Annapolis and carried to the Philippines. Also noted trains from Washington and a local ad for Knox hats.
Mrs A Hart MiKea sues for divorce from MP Kee alleging severe abuse and financial manipulation. McKee allegedly gambled away funds, coerced her to move money, wore lipstick and dyed eyebrows, and threatened violence including a revolver. Trial in Paris described his extravagant pretenses and mistreatment reaching twenty-six cruelty charges.
Special to The Washington Post. New York March 4 Kenney formerly sparring partner of James J Jeffmen was held for trial in 5060 bail by Magistrate Breen in Harlem police court today after a saloon shooting of John McMahon at 1959 Fifth Avenue. McMahon testified he was shot but refused hospital, saying he believed he was bulletproof. Breen warned Kenney to stick to fists and not guns as he was drunk and unaware of the prior night’s events.
Special to The Washington Post from St. Paul Minnesota reports Gov Johnson stating he would not accept a presidential nomination if offered. The piece attributes the collapse of his campaign to amateur managers who linked his name with William Jennings Bryan style influence, turning his boom into an anti Bryan movement and ensuring his defeat if nominated.
Columbia S C March 4 The first ballot in today s joint session of the State legislature for United States Senator to succeed the late A C Latimer showed F F B Gary 60 Legrand Walker 41 J L Coker 21 W L Mauldin 19 Wylie Jones 8 R D Lee No choice second ballot similar with scattered votes Tonight reports say former Gov D C Heyward Gen Matthew C Butler Lieut Gov Thomas G Leod and former Gov John Gary Evans may be put to vote tomorrow
New York reports John Grant aged earlier fame as a prizefighter who twice attempted suicide by jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge and ingesting carbolic acid. He killed himself today by gas in his brother’s Brooklyn home after seven trials. Grant had defeated Cal McCarthy and had long fights with George Dixon and Oscar Gardner during his ring career.
Chicago reports the New York to Paris auto race neared Chicago after days of mud soaked driving in northern Indiana. German car No. 1 and French Car No. 215 are noted in the city while American entries rest nearby.
King Edward plans a continent holiday for a month and visited Premier Campbell-Bannerman in the sick room. The premier, stricken by influenza, showed a slight gain in strength but remains weak and slow to recover after several weeks of illness.
Portland Me March 4 a scout cruiser Chester on her 24 hour endurance and coal consumption trial averaged 12 knots and 33 percent coal economy, steaming 2.7 knots per ton. The trial set world records for speed aboard the 1300 ton displacement vessel, with an average 228 knots in 24 hours and 2? knots in a four hour test. The Chester, first turbine powered naval ship, was built at Bath Iron Works Maine with 375 tons displacement and four screws. Three more scout cruisers are near completion as the Navy tests turbine propulsion versus reciprocating engines for future vessels.
Persian Bugs at Sloan's 1407 Gst offers showings today at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Also advertised Hallimore and Chin Railroad One Way Colonist Fx from 53.25 Washington to Pacific Coast with low rates to many Western points. Tickets on sale day until April. obtain details from ticket agents.
In North Collinwood Ohio a furnace fire trapped 111 to 125 pupils in a two story attic school. Doors opened inward and most exits were blocked, causing a mass of terrified children to perish at the front stair. Teachers and janitor fought to save them as ambulances and railroad workers gathered bodies for a makeshift morgue.
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