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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
25
News from San Francisco details the diplomat J Durham White Stevens death after a gunshot wound from Whan Chang. An operation disclosed grave injuries. Stevens died after treatment, provoking strong grief from American officials and missionaries in Tokyo.
A jumble of obituaries and funeral notices dated March 1908 lists several individuals with brief details. Entries reference burial locations in Arlington and other cemeteries, mention of memorial services, and affiliations such as U.S. Army and Loyal Legion, with scattered dates and addresses.
In memoriam notice from a devoted mother honoring her son John Bergh Shealff who departed life. Addresses memory and loss with solemn tribute.
The article recounts the fatal shooting of Stevens by Chang and the subsequent medical failure. Stevens suffered multiple intestinal perforations from bullets, faded quickly, and died in Atlantic City after surgery. Chang awaits murder charges as officials disclose Stevens had lived in Washington and Seoul, earning prominence as a diplomat in Japanese service.
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple marriage licenses with names and ages such as Leon Corell 20 and Ida Fretler 28, Francy Ellind Tarly 22 and Annie Kelly 20, plus several other pairings and ages. The text is garbled with misread initials and punctuation, presenting a partial public notice of licenses to marry.
Reparied to 2% p m March 25 list includes Krauss 78, Mabel Sherwood 92, McMorrly 28, Laws 35, Tolman 2, Van Sivek 88, Reed 72, Guin 73, Busey 57, Purinton years, Blackwell 5 months, Patrick 20 years, Joseph Bean 2 days, Agg Joseph infant, Cullinane 2 days, and others at Providence Hospital and local addresses. Includes names, ages, and residences of the deceased and newborns.
Mexico City reported two powerful shocks on March 2 with the first at 4:50 pm lasting 4 minutes 28 seconds and a second at 9:17 pm. No major deaths or damage, but walls cracked and telegraph service briefly interrupted as crowds fled theaters. Scientists note the city rests on an old lake bed explaining the swaying tremors.
Leonard Allen, thirteen, who vanished with a gypsy group in August 1906, was found in Fall River Massachusetts in March. After detec tives searched nationwide, he was returned to Middletown where his mother Mrs. Mary Allen pursued the case. The gypsy family Stanley faced trial. the boy's health improves daily.
Special to The Washington Post reports Justice Conlan in City Court set aside a $2000 suit by James F. Hannigan against the Due de Chaulnes. The service was improper due to misidentification of the duke as Baron Louis de Conde. With the duke abroad in France, the case is dismissed.
Massachusetts reports better news from Gov Guild as Dr Frederick B Winslow says the governor’s condition has improved slightly since yesterday after a restless night in Boston. In Kansas, Charles W Landis and D L Benton were chosen as delegates from the Sixth District to the Republican national convention and instructed to support Taft.
Post Educational Contest pictures Nos 28 to 85 are now on sale at 17e by mail. A few copies contain Nos 1 to 85 and are available at the office with price 13e by mail.
A Washington Post special reports that a high ranking naval officer alleges a long standing policy of suppressing criticism of American battleship construction and armor. The piece cites Admiral Evans, Senate Naval Committee hearings, and the Open-turret scandal, noting misaligned armor and calls for congressional funding to fix turrets while criticizing department secrecy and bureaucratic resistance. It highlights Georgia and Evans fleet boards’ findings on drafts, weights, and armor arrangements, and the pattern of suppressed extracts from major board reports.
Commander Sims criticizes belt protection and waterline measures on ships. The German Admiralty reportedly ordered weights and raised belts to improve survivability. Sims alleges long-standing defects in official reports and resistance to remedial action, with testimony suppressed and tests blocked.
Secretary Metcalf released Admiral Evans findings on armor belt location for battleships. He notes belts between six inches and a foot higher might offer better protection, yet even full submergence risks damage from shells. The report applies to latest ships. it says the question remains largely academic and not to affect current designs.
The Washington You dispatch reports a request to delay Admiral Evans plan to reach San Francisco on May 5 for a one day postponement. The reason is the primary election schedule and crowds expected, fearing a clash with reception events hosted by Gov. Gillett for Metcalf and Evans. The Norman Grill seating is insufficient for all attendees. China plans receptions for the battleship fleet with harbor suggestions from Admiral Sah.
Springfield Ohio March 28 The Seventh district Democratic Congressional convention instructed its delegates for Bryan at Denver and endorsed Jud son Harmon of Cincinnati for governor O E Duff of Madison County named for Congress against Gen J Warren Keifer James Johnson and M Ganta named as national delegates Convention recommends a state primary to choose a United States Senator candidate.
Governor Broward of Florida announced his bid for the United States Senate in the upcoming Democratic primaries. He noted no appointment has been made to replace the late W J Bryan, but it is generally expected he will appoint W H L Millen of Jackson County. Nearby, New Jersey Democrats fixed dates for their state convention to select delegates to the national convention, with tentative activity in late April and no action yet on delegation appointments.
At Nashville Tennessee a convention of Republicans named William H Taft for President and endorsed H Clay Evans for Vice President while instructing the delegation to Chicago. Nathan W Hale was chosen national committeeman and T W Wade nominated for supreme judge. Delegates at large elected include B E Hilary R M Haggard W H Buttrum and Newell Sanders. The Brownlow faction claimed control, but confusion over instruction persisted and the delegation was said to go uninstructed.
The first Republican State convention in the eastern U S elected delegates at large not instructed on a presidential candidate. Andrew J. Currier Alexander C Crumb Ezra Dixon and John Fletcher were chosen. The platform supports Roosevelt, civil rights for colored citizens and tariff revision. Judge Palmer urged non Brayton instruction, but the body voted not to instruct delegates.
Iowa Democrats for Bryan in Cedar Rapids dominated the state convention, adopting a platform aligned with the Nebraska plank and endorsing Bryan for president amid loud cheers. Delegates at large named include Claude Porter, Jerry Sullivan, E J Dunn, and C F Duncombe. Duncombe beat Gen Weaver on the second ballot. Chairman Miller said he will not seek re election. New York Taft group forms organization with Loreal HQ at 170 Broadway.
Dr Johnson praised inns for happiness from tax and tavern comforts. The St Regis New York debunks sensational reports of excess, showing refined wealth in harmony and beauty. A large elegantly furnished room costs 4 dollars daily, private bath 5 dollars, or 6 with two, plus parlor and bath.
A Republican National Committee tabulation shows no conventions for electing delegates and alternates have yet been held in 28 states and six territories including DC. Conventions must be called and advertised by April 16 with delegates chosen by May 18. Secretary Elmer Dover is notifying state representatives to ensure timely returns for a temporary delegate roll.
Charles E Hughes was formally endorsed tonight for the Republican nomination by Albany area Republicans and Independent voters. Gen Stewart L Woodford, president of the Hughes League, spoke, saying the party lacks funds and that wealth favors Taft this election. He warned money will not nominate Hughes this time.
Senator Tillman issued a statement from Columbia saying he is improving slowly and may not be strong enough to work this session. Dr. Babcock believes he is progressing as well as could be expected as his family and physicians urge a long-needed rest.
Horace Taft, president of the Taft School in Watertown Connecticut, predicted in Asheville that William Howard Taft will win on the first ballot for the Republican nomination. He cited favorable New England support and noted state leanings toward Hughes, Fairbanks, Cannon, and Knox. He said New York would back Hughes, Indiana Fairbanks, Illinois Cannon, and Pennsylvania Knox.
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