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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
19
Bryan A Sure Thing predicts district champion Dems will vote their way this year. He argues unpleasant times won’t derail the party and forecasts harmony in ranks as voters respond to the current climate.
Fragmented obituary notices list deaths and services from March dates across multiple individuals. Entries mention Bundey Hindle Bowles Brannon Chase and others with scattered memorials, locations, and times. The text reads as a garbled obituary page with funeral announcements and interment details.
Funeral directors listed include R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 340 TF Street N. W. Also Sardo & Co, surgeon, and Costello Basso Embalser, with William Lee and Frank Ghier's Sons among firms. Voters mentioned with a telephone contact.
A letter outlines party unity for Bryan and predicts Hearst will support him. It notes anti Bryan factions will fade, railroad and corporate workers gain freedom to vote, and passes and campaigning funds will differ. The piece discusses campaign finance, donor limits, and the likelihood of substantial money being raised.
Martin W. Littleton, Dallas born lawyer and Brooklyn district attorney, visited the White House alone yesterday, meeting President Roosevelt after humorously offering help to get the President down from a tree. The episode highlights trust in the era’s pomp and the lawyer’s storied career including Thaw defense.
William J Bryan arrives in Omaha to headline the Democratic State convention as Populists prepare their own gathering. Delegates and party leaders crowd the Paxton Hotel while Bryan’s advocates push to shape the platform toward his national agenda. The convention marks a pivotal moment for Nebraska Democratic ranks and the Populist delegation plans a strong showing with Bryan as the focal point.
President Roosevelt praised Chicago Chief of Police Shippy who killed an anarchist attacker. A Washington dispatch says officials favor curbing speech to separate liberty from bomb throwing. The piece outlines administration plans to tighten anti anarchist measures without new legislation this session.
Officials express concern over a proposed gag law citing recent outrages as justification for defining legitimate liberty versus license. President Roosevelt commends Chicago Police Chief for the handling of the anarchist incident.
A conference years ago urged universal certificates of good character from origin governments for immigrants, but the talks had little effect. Secretary Straus refuses further comment, saying the circular speaks for itself. Cabinet members seem under heightened watch, though no one fears a violent attack.
A New York runner Melvin Sheppard sparked a dispute at the Intercity track meet in Philadelphia, as the New York team defeated Pennsylvania by 4928 to 9. The referee voided a 1 yard dash due to a foul start and ordered a rematch, but New York runners did not reappear. Haskins won the dash, Becca of the Irish American Club took the 1 yard race, Bromilow was second, Boyle of Penn third.
PittshyyS March 4 August Hartje a millionaire joined with Join L Welshones hardware merchant and Cilfort Howe a coachman were acquitted on conspiracy to defame Mrs Mary Scott Hartje. Hartje seeks divorce. trial in Common Pleas Court No 2 continues with anticipated return.
Placards in Barcelona warned of an assault on King Alfonso during his March 13 visit. Police tore down the notices. In St. Petersburg two bombs exploded at a concert hall during a national anthem, injuring two schoolchildren amid a panic.
Semiofficial reports from High Point North Carolina say the Brokaws reconciliation between Mrs. William Gould Brokaw and her husband is being pursued. Brokaw plans to wait to return south so Mrs Brokaw now in hospital may accompany him. William Gould, Brokaw uncle, denies ownership of Fairview estate and any deed. Parents of Mrs Brokaw believe prospects of separation are ended.
House Appropriations Committee plans to insert a torpedo planter into the fortifications appropriation bill in addition to one already authorized. Representative Kahn of California argues naval bill submarines will largely serve the Pacific coast and stresses the need to mine harbors and bays to deter landing by foreign forces near San Francisco.
James Hudson was awarded 5000 dollars in a Circuit Court No. 1 verdict against Thomas H. Pickford a ready dealer for false arrest and imprisonment. Pickford faced earlier grand jury indictments over arson at Four Corners Ma and alleged Hudson conspiracy claims against Werdirand Hopp and Budsor later dismissed.
Baltimore March 4 Tonight's session of the prosperity convention under the Travelers and Merchants Association heard Congressman Charles Fowler discuss the financial situation and his Fowler bill. Resolutions condemned the Aldrich bill, urged immediate passage of the Fowler bill, and called merchants and commercial groups nationwide to oppose the Aldrich plan.
Six of thirteen Hague conference treaties were ordered reported favorably by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Secretary Root and Solicitor Scott explained conventions. The six include laws of land warfare opening of hostilities neutral rights and duties and mines submarine bombardment of undefended towns and maritime application of the Geneva convention.
Health office record lists Rudolph Straub of 1806 6th street northwest and Margaret J. Hahn of 703 Detroiter northwest with ages. Staccy P. Conred of 720 CAt northwest age 21. Heton L. Mila of 225 Q at northwest age 1½ months. Infant of Frank A and Mattie Riston mentioned as new day.
Berlin reports reveal German colonial authorities and rubber hunters brutalizing Africans in Kamerun. Erzberger cites government reports of forced labor, food requisitions, and terror against Central Africans. Dernburg acknowledges criminal exploitation and vows tighter controls amid violence and disrupted trade.
The Dowager Empress of Mussina arrives in London to visit Queen Alexandra the Prince and Princess of Wales. Sir Edward Grey and officials guard the Dover to London railroad route during her stay. She plans to tour J Pierpont Morgan's residence with Queen Alexandra to view his art collection.
In Peking the throne approves laws to foster Western banking in China. The communications and finance departments open banks for provincial transit duties redemption with expansion planned for the Chekiang railroad. Efforts by Duke Tsai Tse to reform currency are annulled by disputes between the central government and viceroys over a standard coin.
Brussels reports King Leopold agreed to sweeping Congo State concessions to Belgium, driven by fear of British intervention backed by the United States. The king reportedly risked international scrutiny rather than face prior contingency, showing coldness toward American Minister H J Wilson and British envoy Sir Edmund Phipps at a court ball.
Special Cable reports the Count and Countess Széchenyi leaving the Claridge Hotel in London this morning bound for Monte Carlo. After a brief stay they will travel on to Hungary. The Countess drew attention in a brown ermine trimmed dress with an osprey feather hat, as the Count dodged photographers.
In St Petersburg on March 4, the Emperor reaffirmed his plan to persist with constitutional reforms, responding to a ultra-reactionary Moscow noble address urging autocracy. The Moscow nobility had previously sent a loyalist appeal to restore autocratic rule, signaling a serious setback for anti constitutionalists. A French Navy note reports Waldeck Fousseau, a large cruiser, launched after nineteen months of construction, expected to reach twenty-three knots with a 40,000 horsepower engine and crew of about.
Kary Wilkins and Margaret Schnefter were held in West Side Court on charges of accepting bets on horse races after a raid on a women’s poolroom near Amsterdam Avenue and Eighty-first Street. Ada Murray matron testified bets of one dollar were placed on a horse named Exotic. Police say betting by women was regular and many women were seen there.
A 15 year old incendiary Anthony Barber was arrested after starting fires in six crowded Bronx tenements, risking hundreds of lives. He was seen fleeing two buildings before the blazes. Fires were in wood basement bins. firemen and police chased the incidents for hours. Tenants were rescued from fire escapes. two women and four children were revived after smoke exposure. No deaths or injuries reported beyond the smokeings.
A Shanghai dispatch printed in London says Japan denies a war threat and insists China must release the steamship Tatsuo and its cargo. Contentions over the seizure include disputed cargo as ammunition and weapons, with Tokyo demanding apology and release while China postpones further action. Other disputes between China, Japan, and Korea loom, including boundary claims on the Tsinmingun-Fukumon line and upper Yalu River.
Special to Tae Wantington Post reports Rev He the evangelist leads the Auburn post petition drive for commutation of a death sentence. Mrs Gillette and daughter Mazel arrived in Herkimer to circulate the proposal. Gillette and son Paul travel to Cortland and Little Falls as the wife and daughter remain nearby.
Special to The Washingter Peet reports Weatherby, a young ally of Ba from a wealthy local family, captured in New Orleans after the murder of Alston Tr. Ferry. Advices received late state Weatherby disappeared after the crime while police sought him on the case.
In St Johns Newfoundland Ma MacGregor on behalf of citizens presented a letter and full silver service to Commander Robert E Roosevelt of the Roosevelt in recognition of the crew's voyage farthest north. Newfoundland crew members received silver watches as part of the honors.
Cincinnati police report a bank in Mount Oval Ohio was broken into early today. Thieves cracked a safe and fled with about $3,000 in cash, including roughly $2,000 from the vault. Authorities are investigating and reviewing security footage.
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