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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
10
The April District Conference will decide future action after Rev George A Cooke accused Dr Day of faults. Cooke claimed Syracuse University head Roosevelt affair violated church rules and sparked calls for ecclesiastical tribunals.
An early May confrontation between insurgents and two gendarmes in Russa ended with both gendarmes shot dead and police, firemen, and revolutionaries involved. A pursuit led to a house where shots continued, wounding a rebel and arresting others as authorities tightened the manhunt.
In Proctor Vermont on March 6 Governor Fletcher D Proctor son of the late Senator Redfield Proctor refused to discuss his plans for succeeding his father in the U S Senate. While no official statement has been issued it is generally believed Carroll B Page of Hyde Park a Vermont financier will receive the appointment. Rumors also float that Gov Proctor may nominate himself to fill the term.
A special cable from London reports suffragettes hoisting a kite over Parliament houses with a banner reading Vote for Women It 13 kept flying, signaling a bold protest for votes. The Washington Post notes the dramatic stunt as part of ongoing agitation for women's suffrage.
William R Hearst announces the Independence League will nominate its own presidential ticket and state tickets, rejecting Roosevelt Bryan and Johnson. The move aims to disrupt both Republicans and Democrats while signaling strong organizational support across states, prompting mixed reactions from rival parties about potential victories.
A late 19th century politics sketch notes potential McClellan return to Congress if he remains aligned with Tammany Hall led by Charles F Murphy. It describes Murphy tightening control of New York Democratic machine, Cockran reconciliation, and McClellan’s limited influence amid discord with Murphy.
A severe early morning fire hit a town near Tokyo, destroying 400 houses and causing extensive damage. The incident, reported by Social Cable to The Washington Post, affected the Noda Soya brewing town area and left thousands in losses. Local trains and transport routes were disrupted as emergency services responded.
The Minnesota Democratic State committee adopted a Johnson endorsement by 68 to 23 and urged his nomination at the Denver convention. Bryan supporters demanded roll calls on multiple votes, forming a rival organization to carry the contest statewide. The debate highlighted tensions between Johnson backers asserting reform and Bryan backers calling for Bryan’s nomination and opposing the Johnson resolution.
Former Hamilton Bank president Montgomery testified that a plan to resume operations followed by a $1500 payoff to stop attacks was discussed with the attorney general’s deputy. He described meetings with lawyer Grossman and a luncheon at the Astor House. The hearing grew heated as Vidaver supporters and Moss protested unfair evidence. Jackson said a brisk investigation will pursue unprofessional or criminal conduct if proven.
The Nimrod expedition under Lieut Shackleton returned from the Ice Barrier with several crew members after departing Cowes England August 3 bound for the South Isle. King Edward and Queen Alexandra were present on departure and Shackleton received the Victorian Order along with a Union Jack hoped to plant at the pole. The Nimrod set sail from Lyttelton January 1 and had been missing until today.
Mrs Jeanette Newman also known as Norton is accused of stealing jewelry worth at least 10 000 from Mrs Evelyn Bell Clarke of Georgean Court West Port Chester. Detectives traced twenty pawn tickets dating back to 1940s showing jewelry purchased under various names including Jane Norton. Norton allegedly told police she took items to finance her son Edgar's boarding school in Greenwich. She appeared in Jefferson Market Court and was released on 2000 bond pending further inquiry.
A Times report and British uproar follow Emperor William's secret letter to Lord Tweedmouth, amid claims it aimed to influence naval policy. Lord Tweedmouth and Mr. Asquith frame the communication as personal and friendly, while Parliament debates publication and public satisfaction.
In Berlin on March 6 David Hill, the new American Ambassador, narrowly avoids serious harm when a plate glass window from a fourth story shatters behind him and international lawyer James A. Vickery. Vickery sustains deep cuts to his hands. Hill remains unhurt.
Augustus Heinze awaits presidential pardon as ten days are granted to respond to the offer. A $20 000 fine for contempt in the Amalgamated Copper Company copper war case remains unsettled. Judge W Hunt extended the deadline and requested sixty days for payment.
A group of prominent women led by Anne Morgan met at her home to urge the National Civic Federation to appoint a women’s committee to cooperate with welfare services. The project aims to improve factory conditions by direct involvement, including living with workers to study ventilation heating and food, with members visiting factories and engaging owners for reform.
The auto leader nearing Mars about 7 tonight will stay until morning in Lexington. An Italian car left Woodbine at 8 tonight after a futile rush for a railroad ticket, then returned to Woodbine for the night.
Italian American Masons honored Pa Sppo Giuliani before his return to Italy with a farewell banquet at Murivag cafe on Ninth Street. District grand officers and numerous attendees spoke as convivial toasts closed the evening.
Machen former rural free delivery supervisor at Washington DC who was convicted in 1914 for postal frauds was released on Saturday morn and greeted by friends. He expressed relief and said he planned to return to Washington for a new life. Dawson, his lawyer, and others discussed the Richardson precedent and possible DOJ appeal, noting questions about his parole and fine repayment.
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