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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
24
In a grim incident at Montana Pen a warden was slashed in the throat and shot at by assailants during a violent prison clash. The warden and deputy fought back as inmates moved to seize control, with several attackers injured or killed as authorities regained order.
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James Faulkner, brother of Robert Faulkner, who sparked a riot in Richmond injuring nine people, including two women, entered the city almshouse tonight with three bullets in his body and sought aid. He was arrested and charged with complicity in the riot, while his brother and another man, John Mic iad, allegedly shot at him during the incident.
Kensington Republicans mass meeting at Emory Grove endorses WEBH Warner for Congress. Speaker pledges equal opportunity and a square deal, advocating government control of corporations and lawful conduct for rich and poor. Roosevelt’s support is noted as not behind him, though President Roosevelt helps to hold up his hands.
Funeral arrangements announced for E P Hickey son of the late Gen William J Hickey who died at his residence 1817 Sixteenth Street NW. He is survived by widow and son Edward Pit Che. Service set for Wednesday at 6 pm from St Pauls Catholic Club Fifteenth and V Streets. Burial to be private.
Mexico's finance minister explains a government strategy to prevent foreign control of railroads without spending public funds. He describes two kinds of bonds and government guarantees that let the state supervise tariffs, prevent discrimination, and guide new lines while private companies operate. He notes no need for government ownership and cites Mexico's solid banks, growing rail networks, and a projected budget surplus.
Baltimore building inspector Preston declares conditions in the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel dangerous and threatening. with four workers killed by gas, ventilation lags as railroad counsel says no danger to passengers. Autoopsy to determine cause of death, tomorrow inspection planned.
Police arrest a Negro burglar in J B Lawler’s Saloon after he enters at about dawn and steals a framed dollar from the wall. Officer Strobel, aided by Walsh and Scott, halts the suspect as he hides in the rear. A revolver, its proceeds, and the broken doorway are recovered. the stolen bill is the proprietor’s first security payment.
A blaze swept the wholesale and retail tobacco shop owned by Edward P Hayles on North West 1 Street, drawing firefighters who battled flames from the rear. A citizen and residents Buckles alerted authorities, rescuers saved some stock, but damage reached about 000 dollars, partly covered by insurance, as smoke filled the upper floors and arson fears lingered.
Special to The Washington. A Wellsley College rhetoric professor blasts bridge whist among female students as a wasteful fixation. She argues it deflates intellect, mocks world knowledge, and likens bridge to mental chewing gum while criticizing college society women and urging focus on genuine talents. The column criticizes student mischief and notes banking and union trust references amid the heated opinion.
The Pacific Fleet, sailing from Callao Peru toward Magdalena Bay, approaches the Mexican coast for target practice. Crews face a month of hard ground work, with shore amusements receiving limited access as ships train at sea.
In a tense China Japan clash over the Tatsu Maru, Chinese gunboats seized the steamer near Macao for alleged arms smuggling. Japan protests the act as an insult after the Chinese pilot hauled down the Japanese flag. Dispatches indicate Tokyo weighs independent action as Premier Satonji and Foreign Minister Heyashi decide next steps.
Baltimore attorney general Charles J Bonaparte stated he cannot see how the commodities clause of the Hepburn act prevented the Western Maryland Railroad from meeting April charges. He notes the company appeared insolvent as the property could not earn enough to cover burdens, and the receivership seems due to financial failure rather than the law.
Venezuela has made the first payment on the Mexican loan claim, a draft of £5560 received by the Mexican government. The loan originated mid nineteenth century for Colombia, with Venezuela assuming responsibility after unification. Castro repudiated the debt years ago, and Mexico sought arbitration with Spain. The Hague later affirmed the initial ruling, which Castro rejected.
A skiff with ten people capsized on the Apalachee mill pond this afternoon. Three young women drowned while two men were rescued after desperate efforts by a exhausted group. Investigation cites overcrowding as the cause. all involved were connected with the mill community.
The Washington Post reports an unofficial view that the war will commute Gen Stoessel’s death sentence for surrendering Port Arthur to life imprisonment in a fortress. It is expected a full pardon may follow based on health grounds.
Queen and Dowager Empress explore Mr Morgan’s London mansion admiring priceless paintings statues and miniatures. A vast lighting effect highlights frames as they tour ornate halls and the grand staircase. An auction of European furnishings from Mr E J La Place of New York is announced for Sloan Galleries next week with Sloan & Co handling the sale.
Chandler declares that reformers and official patrons in New Hampshire will back Taft, claiming Mr Churchill and other reformers are compelled by office holders to pledge the state to Taft. He argues petty patronage humiliates the congressional delegation and undermines the party unity.
A letter from Senator William Jr. criticizes Taft reformers and outlines a split in New Hampshire Republican circles. Churchill Rollins and Streeter push a no-instruction path, while Taft backers seek delegates committed to Taft, signaling a bitter confrontation over the state convention and national delegation.
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