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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
26
In a charged exchange London papers, Lord Rosebery attacks The Times as a yellow journal while defending peace. The affair centers on government efforts to influence naval policy amid strain with Germany and amid public criticism from Lord Tweedmouth and others.
A fashion description shows Mrs Shridge and guests in rich mauve and purple gowns with fur, veiling, and embroidery as part of a noted wedding chat. The Kaiser announces a grand Berlin Royal Opera ballet on Byron's Barydanapalus with Prof Delitzsch for historical accuracy and an evening of lavish scenes.
A formal invitation from Mrs Otta E Forster on behalf of St Louis women was sent to Mrs Shendere Roosevelt urging a visit during her yacht Mayflower pleasure tour to the Gulf of Mexico and up the Mississippi. George J Frankel, president of the State Federation of Womens Clubs, has called an executive board meeting and extended the invitation.
Am Pichon hosted a brilliant dinner tonight in Paris for the diplomatic corps. Attendees included American Ambassador Tenn White and Mrs White with daughter, along with members of the French cabinet.
New York financier James Henry Masson Jr. files for bankruptcy in U S District Court in Mobile alleging debts near 400000 tied to a failed Mill Bros brokerage and a sprawling creditor list including Annie M Millis, Adelaide Beach, and Elizabeth Thaw. the Cape May Hotel project is highlighted amid matters of concern.
The Boston governor is confined to his room with grip and rheumatism despite active public duties since fall. Physicians advise a complete rest from public speaking while the public seeks relief from piles advertised with FPAZO ointment promising cures in 6 to 14 days.
Royal party departs Madrid with Queen remaining. Barcelona braces for the King’s visit amid tight security. Anarchist threats from Geneva threaten the monarch and Premier Maura as guards patrol streets and officials close houses along the route. Austrian squadron anchors in harbor as crowds vow enthusiastic reception.
An American expedition funded by FE Dorsey Mohun, seeking access to Congo Independent State resources for the American Congo Company, had been forced to withdraw after a January attack by natives. It has now arrived safely at Kamgamuka. Minister Bernaert opposed the treaty annexing Congo to Belgium over a provision granting ten million dollars to King Leopold, calling the grant unconstitutional as the king cannot spend public funds without ministerial approval.
Antwerp March reports from the Congo Independent State say Tseggenant rebels have attacked the Lower Sanga River area. The French director of the region has been taken prisoner amid several engagements with the rebels.
American Representative in Bolivia, Sorsey, is recovering from a stroke and plans a coastal trip in the coming days for recuperation. The government reports continued improvement from paralysis and notes a brief leave to smooth the journey. The Treasury announces purchases of silver ingots for the Treasury at New Caledonia, price noted.
The United States Supreme Court passes orders. Dockets advance and cases set for argument in October term. Notices include writs of certiorari, demurrers overruled, and assignments for today in multiple circuit and district court matters. Numerous petitioners seek certiorari. amici curiae and counsel listed.
A district-wide listing shows Henry A Vieth et al transferring Lot 1 Square 350 to Cloyen Bletcher in Northwest, Joshua Brous to Lute B. Krouge Lot Square 1a, and several parcels in Mount Pleasant and Southeast including Roberto Burquea to Mary Heary Lot 88 Block 2, John Cook trustee to Dora L. Dempster, and Joan Cook trustee to James C. Lewis Part Tote and Square 661. Additional transfers include Charles A. Shieldn et ux to Thomas W. Short Lot 4 Square, Wilhelmina R. Welte to Rebecca Dum Lote 956 and 387 Square E74, Frank E. Butterfeld et ux to Harry B. Sweeney Part Lot 4 Bellevue, John Gringtgad to Willem Horn Part Foot 2 Square South of 893 SEDs, Thomas Foullard et al to Henry Hull Part Original Lot 9 Square 140, Thomas M. Carmody to Joseph M. Carmody Lots 43 and 44 Square 94a, and Joseph M. Carmody to Thomas I. Keefe Lots 63 and 64 Square 177. Further dealings include Richard Knight to Henrietta M. Knight Lots 1 to 68 37 ag to 5% Square 1060, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company to United States of America and PanAmerican to Depot for $160,000, Pinehurst Park Company to Sidney H. Perham for 14 Block 3 at $640, Pinehurst Street transfers and multiple other property actions across Sixth and B Streets Northwest and Thirteenth Street Northeast.
Transactions include William Ho Dougherty to Carlton Beall on lots 925 and 234 in block 4 for 20 dollars, and various deed transfers among JoAn Cook trustee, Rebeck Cook, Margaret Stephenson, Thomas P Stephenson, Malvina Rogers, and others. Numerous secured notes detail mortgages to banks or building associations with terms from 3 to 6 years at 6 percent annually, covering parcels in additions and squares such as Jot 16 square 86, Ingleside, Pleasant Plaie, Mount Pleasant, and Northwest streets, with entities like Western Building and Loan Association and German American Bank noted.
At a boiler pit behind 218 Lock Street Adalph Reafer suffered severe burns after coal exploded from the furnace. Three friends, Harry Hasse Edwin Hist, climbed into the pit and pulled him out as engine man Daniel Krawsen fought the flames. Hasse and Hist remain hospitalized with facial and arm burns. Krawsen refused hospital care.
Veterans of the Stage gathered at the Edwin Torrest Home in Philadelphia on Forrests 102nd birthday. Inmates recalled triumphs of years past as old actors performed, with William H. Bartholmew showing rollicking pieces from 1846 as Joan Jack joined Forrest in Hamlet and King Lear, plus Shakespearean selections.
C Daniel Stewart aged ninety four died yesterday at granddaughter Mrs John H Diamond home after burning that began when he set his bed on fire while smoking a pipe. He had survived a steamboat boiler explosion in 1882 and suffered injuries from oils and flames.
New York District Attorney Jerome filed to answer Governor Hughes on twenty three charges amid a probe into campaign funds and alleged misconduct. The denial argues prosecutions are impossible where evidence is lacking and cites letters from prominent figures defending Jerome and praising his conduct.
The United States Supreme Court held that a request for a campaign contribution made by letter is equivalent to a request made in person. Edward Thayer of Daltes Texas, a Republican State committee member, was charged with civil service violations after sending a letter to Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Wood during the 1906 campaign urging a salary donation to aid the Republican ticket. The Federal District Court in the Northern District of Texas had found Thayer not guilty, but yesterday the decision was reversed.
The appeal to the United States Supreme Court seeks advancement on the case of Abraham Rippl against Police Commissioner Bingham of New York. The central issue is whether the Porto Rico governor has power to requisition a state governor for the release of a fugitive from justice. The court will likely revisit Porto Rico’s status as part of the United States.
The case against the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company regarding a $6000 rebate fine was scheduled for hearing by the United States Supreme Court at the next term. The document appears to be a fragmented OCR note with illegible portions including a chemical mention and an uncertain signature.
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