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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
16
Turmoil erupted in Nashville as Brownlow allied delegates clashed with Evans faction supporters in the state capitol. Chaos dominated the session as chairs were smashed and officials wrestled for control, with both sides nominating officers and delegates and signaling instruction for Taft at the upcoming Chicago convention.
Grand Forks March convention endorses William Jennings Bryan for president and instructs North Dakota delegates to vote as a unit at the Denver national convention. William Collins of Bottineau elected national committeeman. Gov John Burke chosen as a delegate by acclamation. other district delegates named: David Gorham, B. Hage, M A Hildreth, P J Perry, G W Sneidel, Frank Lish, J W McLean.
Reports from Washington indicate a Louisville conference in favor of Vice President Fairbanks held at the call of Senator Bradley and John W Yerkes, with Kentucky leaders hailing it a success. Leaders from across the state predicted Centucks would back Fairbanks with about twenty six votes at Chicago, noting Hughes supporters also attended and favored equal cooperation between factions.
Roger Sullivan and supporters controlled the Democratic State central committee meeting in Chicago. Bryan was endorsed for the presidency in emphatic language with the state convention set for Springfield on April 24. A 41 to 1 vote approved the Bryan endorsement, James M Donahue of Detroit dissenting.
Wiam Kent a Kentfield, California millionaire who donated redwoods for a national park says Chicago friends urge him to run as a Republican for United States Senator in Illinois. He formerly served as Chicago alderman and still maintains residence and business ties there. Kent plans to go to Chicago soon to discuss the idea.
At the Eighth Congressional district Republican convention in Jackson Mississippi on March 23 M J Murvihill and Wesley Crayton both of Vicksburg were named as delegates to the national convention They are administration supporters The Foraker faction split from regular meetings and held its own convention electing J J Garrett and Howard Perry
Special to The Washington Fort Pittsburg March 2. Following arrests of Henry Rober paying teller and John Young auditor of Farmers Deposit National Bank an Information was filed charging Relber Young Harry Silverman Pittsburg Miller Co manager and others with conspiring to defraud the bank of about 260000 in the summer and fall of 1907. Civil suits against Reiber Young and Kirkwood OLeary & Co were entered with no statements filed. Miller & Co deny responsibility stating the Pittsburg manager acted personally.
Lincoln Illinois March 21 banker Frank Slater president of a Lincoln II bank and mining company was robbed of the $5,400 payroll by three highwaymen two held after a pursuit two robbers surrendered at two miles out of town the third escaped with the cash Frorer was unhurt and returned to report to the sheriff as the hunt continued with police in pursuit and a cornfield escape noted.
Paul Bignami head of local anarchist colony was arrested in San Francisco on March 11. Police plan to seek deportation after he allegedly warned the fleet should be blown from the water, assassinate President Roosevelt, and wipe out the city police. Also notes Chaney renominated for Congress in Washington Indiana and a coal price payment notice from Johnson Bros. with Baltimore to Washington train service details.
Policemen saved five members of Jacob Chaikowsky's family by bridging six feet between two buildings and swinging them from their roof to safety as flames engulfed their three story Bowery residence. Fire caused about 35000 in damage and $800 reported missing.
The International chase for Prince Helie de Sagan ended on the North River ferry when he admitted being Thomson and confessed little else. He dodged questions about Mme Gould and marriage, stating take what she said after she claimed she had had enough of married life.
Indiana Democrats chosen twenty six district delegates to the national convention at Denver and four at large. Most delegates back Taggart for Indiana national committeeman while district delegates largely support Bryant Denver. Tonight's sessions named national electors Heimberger and Spenn ee, with Miers delivering remarks. Delegates at large include Kern, Simmons, Fo party, and Lamb.
Admiral Evans wrote that the armor belt was too low and the report was not made public. Reuterdahl, who began the inquiry, comments on secrecy and notes that the fleet’s Pacific command and General Board suggestions, not presented to the Naval Committee, will prevent any whitewashing of the fleet’s conduct.
A Washington Post report from New York and London details Admiral Evans backing Henry Reuterdahl's critique that battleship armor belts are too low. The piece covers related statements about Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's health, Navy Board findings, and a 1966 recommendation to lower weights to raise belt protection, with political context in Boston and U.S. public notices.
The General Board advised to base belt armor on full load displacement and to place belts as high as possible. They noted that at full load all battleships in commission have waterline belts awash or submerged, suggesting removal of nonessential material to raise belt protection. The note reflects ongoing naval debates from 1907.
Pottsville Pa March 25 Orders issued for resumption of fifty five collieries and warheries on April 1 after two months half time About 2600 men and boys to return to work full time coal train service and repair shops to resume Chicago March The Minds Steel plate and slab mills in South Chicago to open Monday after a month shutdown for improvements About one thousand workers to be employed during renovations.
Rhode Island Republicans plan to press resolutions at state and district conventions to direct national convention delegates to oppose Gen Charles R Brayton for the Republican national committee. The anticipated stance signals potential leadership changes as delegates gain backing to pick a different committee member. The report notes varying opinions among delegates and commentary on Brayton's prospects.
Information from the Weather Bureau via Ocracoke Inlet indicates an unknown large steamer is ashore thirty miles north of Hatteras. The vessel reportedly lacks coal and attempted to reach a harbor. A revenue cutter is requested and will be dispatched. The ship is not in immediate danger but lies in a treacherous Carolina coast position.
In Arkansas, a record Democratic primary turnout produced split indications for governor with George W. Donaghey and J. P. Hineman favored in returns. Attorney General W. F. Kirby led in county precincts as the contest heads toward tomorrow morning tallies.
The Standard on Sompary of Indiana filed today in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals a brief appealing a $38,240,000 judgment. The brief repeats nearly all defense allegations from trial and the post trial effort, omitting the Hepburn act repeal argument. Ambassador von Sternburg accepts Milwaukee Chamber invite for May 1 remarks. Baltimore and Ohio to Chicago.
Navy observers report on a voyage from Hampton Roads to Megalena Bay to study vessel behavior. Admiral Evans adds comments as experts argue about the proper armor belt location, with some favoring a higher belt and others supporting the present position.
Prince and Princess of Wales depart London for Cologne where he will inspect the Prussian Hussar regiment he is honorary colonel. The tour will then take them to Darmstadt and Paris.
Hackensack New Jersey March 23 The coroner s jury found Walter Farnsworth Baker died of arsenic poisoning administered by unknown persons. The undertaker testifies embalming was done against coroner orders. Prosecutor Koester may present to the grand jury April 7 as investigators seek the identity of Baker s companions the night of his illness.
Albany March 25 Chester Gillette of Cortland faces the electric chair at Auburn next week for murdering his sweetheart Grace Brown two years ago. Gov Hughes announced he has carefully examined the evidence and found no ground to interfere with the court's judgment.
A Philadelphia and Reading Railroad locomotive demolished a Ferndale Powder Company wagon at Kingtown Pottsville Pa scattering over a ton of high explosives without igniting them. Wagon driver Benjamin Dyson was thrown against an embankment and likely fatally injured.
London March 5 The fire at Drury Lane Theater was less damaging than feared the auditorium survived and the store scenery and other properties were destroyed. The blaze affected several adjacent businesses including a flower shop and shops on Washington Street and New Fors.
The Roosevelt administration faces an embarrassing episode as Kaiser Wilhelm declares David Jayne Hill persona non grata in Berlin. Officials suspect prejudice over Hill’s treatment of Prince Henry in 1902 may drive reconsideration of his acceptability. Roosevelt aims to pressure Berlin while highlighting U.S. respect for Ambassador Tower and ongoing Hague duties.
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