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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
13
A Louisiana electoral dispute reflects the backlash against colored voters and a push to bar them from the Republican fold. The piece notes a fatal post and the Louisiana state election, detailing shifts in party support, disfranchisement rhetoric, and regional tensions highlighted by figures and delegates debated at the national convention.
A New Orleans letter argues Louisiana Republicans faced a split over white primaries and Democratic voter influence. It claims Republican organizers pledged support to Democratic nominees, sparking repudiation of pledges and a push to align with anti black suffrage positions. The author questions party consistency across states and warns of ongoing division ahead of national conventions.
New York doctors and lawyers push a tentative bill to curb extreme medical expert testimony. A public Academy of Medicine meeting heard Rufus Cowing discuss reform as a joint NYMA and NYS Bar push to regulate such testimony and require paid expert witnesses with written reports.
The Sons of the American Revolutions elected officers today. Judge Henry Stockbridge of Baltimore was named president, with George W Gates of Michigan and George R Howe of New Jersey among vice presidents. Willand Van Patten of Vermont joins Webster of Nebraska and Dr Clarkson as vice presidents. Howard Clay of Washington was reelected secretary general, Willard Seater of Town treasurer general, Walter KK Watkins of Massachusetts historian general, and Rev Dr Frank OQ Hall of New York chaplain general.
New York reports Bishop Henry Potter Protestant Episcopal Bishop of New York found seriously ill from overwork. He was somewhat improved today after a restful night. His advanced age has caused unease among family and clergy as he nears seventy five.
An epidemic of appendicitis has swept the Texas town in the last two weeks. More than fifty people have undergone operations and many others were affected who did not seek surgery. Temple Cox May 1 report notes a rapid surge in cases and medical response.
M Wachmeister will succeed Herman de Lagercrantz as Swedish Minister to the United States. Wachmeister, currently consul general at Cairo, is to take up the post in Stockholm’s May. de Lagercrantz will be succeeded after the formal transition.
Gladstone Dowie son of Alexander Dowie of Zion City was kissed in court by a pretty client he had helped, Mingrant Peterson, who had sued her employer for $60. The kiss came after a verdict in her favor, and Dowie attempted to duck it, then fled the courtroom.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cruiser Matsushima sunk by an April 30 harbor explosion near Ma Kang Pescadores. Casualties total 20. wreckage hinders body recovery. President Roosevelt sent condolences to the Emperor of Japan. Japanese officials expressed gratitude and noted improved U.S. relations.
Chinese officials understood Washington intended splitting the American battleship fleet into two squadrons to threaten China and Japan, but the plan’s political meaning was softened. The Japanese envoy Ijun’s cruiser squad is at Taku, courting British help to halt the growing boycott as China’s harvest pressures rise.
The attorney general sent to state attorneys information of actions under the Federal safety appliance act against several railroad firms. Plans call for lawsuits against four or more entities, with Baltimore and Ohio facing the most violations. Companies listed include Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Erie, and New York Central.
Kansas lawmakers moved to seek facts on the alleged discourtesy by Ambassador John G. A Gershman toward C B Warkentin widow of the banker shot on a Damascus Beirut railway. Secretary Root held action until Leishman reports his side. Warkentin died from a bullet wound in the compartment on April 1 near Beirut.
Special to The Washington Post from New York May 1 states 340,000,000 in special revenue bonds will be sold soon at 3 3 4 to 3 7 8 percent, a sharp drop from last year’s six percent. Comptroller Metz notes the deal not closed. Wall Street firms show willingness to take bonds at 3 7 8 percent, signaling improved financial conditions and restored public confidence. Pittsburgh reports 2,124,700 in bonuses sold with ten bidders, premium of 104 19 per bond, highest in a year, despite 4 12 percent interest.
Chicago youth Alexander Semen aged sixteen undertook a remarkable journey lasting from February 1 to travel across 6470 miles on a one dollar goal. He rode multiple trains and slept in hotels after hitching rides in vestibule cars. His uncle challenged him to stay away from home for four days without aid, offering a dollar for every brave mile. Semen traveled through the Southern and Western States to reach his aim.
Secretary Metcalf rebukes a court martial that initially sentenced Gadon Van Cleve Shanberg to one year confinement and dishonorable discharge for charges affecting good order. The next day the sentence was worsened to three years and dishonorable discharge after reconsideration. Shanberg is restored to duty. Funston New Command in California Department reassignment places Brig Gen Frederick Funston in charge at Fort Leavenworth with pending successor for California.
First Lieut Ferdinand W Fonda sails to the Philippine Islands and Major Eugene O Fechet moves to Boston. Brig Gen Frederick Funston proceeds to Fort Leavenworth Kansas. First Lieut William Hughes Jr. serves in the Philippines and First Lieut Clarence Culver heads to San Francisco California.
Reported burglary at a Union Avenue hotel ends with a safe weighing 700 pounds taken and valued around 3000 dollars. Suspects used a steel door breach, fled undetected, as police investigate the daring break during the night. Additional notes cover naval furloughs, transfers, and duty changes for several officers, with mentions of fort Hamilton and Fort Wood as context.
The special committee led by Joseph F Stewart of the Post Office Department completed its weighing of the mails inquiry. The report, prepared in the Kellogg Building by 199 employees, will be sent to the Postmaster General for immediate transmission to the House Speaker. The team, made up of expert computers passing two exams, compiled the requested and additional information.
A jumble of kitchen items and recipes lists various dishes and preparations. It includes Mock Grab Canape halves with syrup and whipped cream, a chocolate cake, a sundae drink, Irish Stew, Kidney a la Brochette, Prune Pudding, Boiled Liver en Brochette, Tapioca Pudding, Sponga Pudding, Spanish Chicken, and related serving notes.
Mr Stewart stated his staff is unusually capable and may be reassigned to other government work. The disposition of the special force employed on this task remains undetermined as postmasters nationwide and the railway mail service await decisions.
Robert W Hunt, formerly assistant general passenger agent at Atlanta, GA, transferred to the comptroller's department and promoted to superintendent of train collectors. Train collectors had been under the auditor at Washington. He will be succeeded by T L Meek, formerly division passenger agent at Knoxville, with other promotions also announced.
The Chanla, Ralph Galt's auxiliary power schooner, recently overhauled, is expected to begin a Chesapeake Bay cruise tomorrow ending at Annapolis. Galivant, Walkers power launch, has entered service with the Pleasure craft on the river. Tue power ougeye Javelin will return to service next week. Kate C., belonging to Policeman Cole of the Fourth precinct, has just returned from a river fishing trip.
Mal Doyo acting in charge of relief reports tents and hospital supplies sent to storm victims. Red Cross requests twenty four tents and twenty four noises, with shipments from Washington and local telegraph offices. War Department coordinates relief, with military personnel at start time and contributions encouraged.
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