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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
11
District Champion of Nebraska endorses Democrats and foresees unity, stating that men will vote in line with their beliefs. He predicts the party will rally around a strong candidate and argues hard times will influence voter choice in the forthcoming election.
Fragmented obituaries and death notices list names such as Bundey and Belicla A Brannon with dates from 1904 to 1998. The text contains funeral times, locations, and family relations, but many lines are garbled, making precise ages, places, and services unclear. Relatives invited to attend, with several cemetery references.
A fragmented 19th century listing mentions undertakers and embalmers including W. R. Speare, Sardo & Co, Thos A Costello, and William Lee with addresses on Capitol Street and nearby avenues. The text references surgeons, telephone numbers, and funeral commerce in a local directory context.
A political discussion foresees Hearst backing Bryan and a party uniting behind him. It notes antiBryan factions fading before the fight, predicts railroad and corporate workers vote independence, and cites campaign funds as a key factor with Means capable of significant spending.
Martin W. Littleton, last week, visited the White House alone to see President Roosevelt. He joked about the President being in a tree and was escorted by Representative Bennet, then met the President who laughed at the quip. Littleton, Dallas-born, became Brooklyn district attorney, later chaired the New York Democratic convention in Saratoga and defended Harry Thaw for a record fee.
William J. Bryan and supporters arrive in Omaha for the Democratic State convention as delegates gather at the Paxton Hotel. Bryan is expected to shape the platform with his national convention ideas. Populists convene in Omaha the same day with Allen likely to be permanent chairman.
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt praised Chicago Chief of Police Shippy who shot and killed an anarchist. The piece notes growing political pressure to curb liberty of speech, while officials aim to balance order with fundamental freedoms.
President Roosevelt praises Chicago Police Chief for shooting an anarchist amid a wave of outrages that spurs lawmakers to define legitimate liberty versus license. Authorities voice deep concern over rising violence and press for special legislation to curb disorder.
Report discusses a past conference in Jure where advocates urged an international law requiring immigrants to carry good character certificates from their governments. The talks yielded little action and secretary Straus remains silent, stating his circular is self explanatory. The piece notes heightened secret service vigilance and widespread cabinet unease about espionage.
In Philadelphia New York and Middle Atlantic athletes clashed during a dual meet won by New York 4928 to 9. Melvin Sheppard, suspended for fouling Guy Laskins, crowded Haskins in the 1 yard dash after a false start penalty. The referee ordered a re run, but New York runners refused to participate. Haskins ran alone.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on March 4 Augustus Hartje millionaire Join L Welshones hardware merchant and friend of Hartje and Cilfort Howe negro coachman were acquitted on conspiracy to blacken the character of Mrs Mary Scott Hartje. Binding instructions to verdict. Hartje had sought a divorce, and discussed corespondent Dove and perjurer Glomrt m confession. Hartje to pursue divorce. case in Common Pleas Court No 2 likely to be called soon.
Placards warning of an assassination attempt on King Alfonso during his March 13 visit were torn down by police in Barcelona. In St. Petersburg, two bombs were thrown into a concert hall injuring two schoolchildren amid a panic during the national anthem.
Semiofficial word from High Point North Carolina indicates that Mr and Mrs Brokaw may be reconciling their marriage. The wife remains hospitalized under quiet medical care for a nervous condition as her husband delays returning south to be with her. William Gould Brokaw's uncle in New York denies any deed to the Fairview estate and asserts no ownership. The Blairs, parents of Mrs Brokaw, believe prospects of separation are ended.
Representative Kahn of California announced the House Appropriations Committee will add a torpedo planter to the fortifications bill. This supplements the existing plan to fortify Pearl Harbor and to deploy eight submarines, with half likely to the Pacific coast for coastal defense.
James Hudson won five thousand dollars in Circuit Court No 1 presided by Anderson for alleged false arrest and imprisonment by Thomas H Pickford a Montgomery County Md ready dealer. Pickford had been indicted years earlier over a house fire near Four Corners Md and Hudson testified during the case.
In Baltimore on March 4 the prosperity convention addressed by Rep. Charles Fowler condemned the Aldrich bill. Resolutions denounce the currency panic as bond-backed and urge passage of the Fowler bill, calling for merchants and commercial groups nationwide to support it and oppose Aldrich.
Six of thirteen Hague conference treaties were ordered reported favorably by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Secretary Root and Solicitor Scott testified on purposes. The favorable items include laws of land war, neutral rights, submarine mines, bombardment of undefended towns, and adapting Geneva principles to maritime warfare.
The health office log lists Rudolph Straub of 1806 6th St NW age years and Margaret J L Hahn of 703 Det NW age 62, with Stacci P Conred at 720 C at NW age 21, Heton L Mila at 225 Q at NW age 1% months, and infant of Frank A and Mattie Riston noted as new day.
Berlin reports say rubber hunters in German Kamerun terrorized natives, forcing them into service and levying food requisitions. Colonial Secretary Dernburg defends measures as curb on criminal exploitation while authorities promise stricter regulations to halt violence and caravan disruptions.
The Dowager Empress arrived in London for a visit with Queen Alexandra and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Security was tightened along the Dover to London railroad to safeguard the royal party. She will visit J Pierpont Morgan’s residence with Queen Alexandra to view his art collection before Morgan arrives from New York.
In Peking the throne approves laws to foster Western banking and opens provincial transit duty banks as Chekiang railroad work expands. Efforts by Duke Tsai Tse to reform currency are thwarted by factional disputes between the central government and viceroys over a standard coin.
Brussels reports King Leopold agreed to sweeping concessions in a new treaty that annexes the Congo Independent State to Belgium. Officials attribute the move to fear of British intervention backed by the United States. Leopold’s cool reception of American Minister Wilson and British representative Sir Edmund Phipps at a court ball reflected underlying tensions.
Special Cable reports Count and Countess Szrekenyl departing the Claridge Hotel in London en route to Monte Carlo. After a brief stay they plan to proceed to Hungary. The Countess drew attention in a brown ermine trim traveling dress with a feathered hat, while the Count avoided photographers.
From St Petersburg dated March 4, the Emperor reaffirms commitment to constitutional reform in reply to a Moscow noble address urging autocracy. The Moscow nobility recently backed a loyalist appeal for restoration of autocratic rule. Also from Paris, the Waldeck Fousseau, a major French cruiser, was launched after nineteen months’ construction with 40,000 horsepower engines and a projected speed of 23 knots.
In New York on March 4, Kary Wilkins and Margaret Schnefter were held in West Side Court on charges of accepting bets on horse races after a raid near Amsterdam Avenue and Eighty-first Street led by Capt. Bernard Kelicher. Ada Murray testified that one-dollar bets on a horse named Exotic were placed. police say betting by women has been ongoing at the site with many participants observed.
New York report says a 15 year old incendiary named Anthony Barber started six fires in crowded Bronx tenements, setting wood bin fires in basements and forcing hours of chase by firemen and police. Tenants were rescued from fire escapes, two women and four children revived after smoke inhalation. no serious loss. The total financial loss was small.
London reports a Shanghai dispatch claiming Japan’s government denies a war threat while detailing the seizure of the steamship Tatsuonear Canton. The note cites China’s contention the cargo included ammunition and weapons, while Japan asserts the cargo was lawful arms destined for a different destination. Other disputes with China are noted as pending.
Special to Tae Wantington Post from Utica March 4 reports Rev He evangelist leading petitions for commutation of a death sentence. Mrs Gillette and daughter Mazel arrived in Herkimer to circulate the proposed measure. Gillette plans to travel to Cortland and Little Falls with the petition as his wife Miss Lar Tiv Gillette and daughter attend Arbura and surrounding areas. The petition will be presented to Governor Hus.
Special to The Washingter Peet Norfolk Wa March 4 A Weatherby a youth linked to the Alston Tr. Ferry murder has been captured in New Orleans Advices reached here late today Weatherby was a companion of Ba a member of a prominent family and disappeared after the killing The police have been pursuing the pair and believe Weatherby’s arrest closes part of the case
In St Johns Newfoundland Ma MacGregor on behalf of citizens presented a silver gift letter of Commander Robert E Roosevelt and a complete service of gear to recognize his voyage farthest north. Newfoundland crew members received silver watches as part of the tribute.
Cincinnati reports a bold bank robbery at an Ohio institution. Thieves cracked a safe and fled with about $3,000, including a $2,000 note and other valuables, before slipping away unseen. Police investigation begins as details remain unclear.
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