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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
32
A chaotic, OCR filled report describes a bomb plot and widespread conspiracies across Orient regions. It claims a planned assassination campaign against British rulers and links to a revolutionary movement, with sparse details and many garbled phrases.
A list of wool and textile houses including Akers and Inn, Swan and Co, and Vartan Noons and Co faces suspensions tied to assets and liabilities. The memo notes international lenders and partners like Memits, and references York and House rents as part of the financial disturbance impacting multiple firms.
Panama is at the center of a heated dispute with Colombia over Jurado and the eastern frontier. The United States and Washington pressures shape reactions as Venezuela’s threats loom and General Reyes makes swift moves toward Santa Marta. A border adjustment and colonial-era claims fuel speculation of potential invasion and a shift in the Isthmus balance.
Wealthy Hetty Green, long known as the world’s richest woman, emerges from obscurity to shop at the Plaza New York. She views parlor and bed chamber suites for herself and her daughter Kyivia, renting rooms at a higher price than her New Jersey apartment, while dining and conducting business nearby.
A fragmented report describes senators split over racing bills and social session plans. It notes some opposed time restrictions, while others pushed for action as the chamber faced votes and procedural debates.
Report says a group of four dealers sold the famous Hope blue diamond for 100000 to a dealer in Philadelphia. The sale appears connected to Sultan of Fukey legacy funding and involved half of the owners in the arrangement. A portion of the text is garbled but indicates a high value transfer and international ties.
Special to The Washington Pot reports Henry Me Ikavy of Little Falls admitted his gossip circle for women failed. He had invited women to gather Thursdays to discuss neighbors, but attendance dwindled after initial sessions, and he suggested extreme remedies involving lunatic asylum as the only way to curb gossip among churchgoing women.
Cuba will add an army by integrating the rural guard into the regular forces under a decree issued by Gov Magoon. The measure aims to ensure national defense and replace reliance on irregular insurgent bands, with about 4000 rural guard officers and men reorganized as a core infantry brigade and artillery corps.
Gov Magoon names Faustion Guerra y Puentes major general to command a new army corps and a rifle corps amid unrest. Local property owner calls it insurance of safety while others argue the move could quell insurrection and ease suspicions of U S withdrawal from Cuba as authorities pledge lasting peace.
Two farmers Judite and Henry Reiber confessed to robbing Farmers Deposit National Bank of 1100000. They claim to turn state evidence and recount a Chicago wheat flyer scheme. Grand jury proceedings opened as cases were not yet reached. authorities warn other suspects may be involved.
Judge Landis in the federal court fined railroad companies for violations of the transport law affecting cattle shipments. Charges stemmed from raids and alleged orders by firms including Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul, and others. Fines totaled across multiple defendants with several railroads cited for safety regulation breaches.
A hotel fire at the New Avenue Hotel in Fort Wayne yesterday morning left at least sixteen dead and several others injured. Firefighters continued work as authorities identified a number of victims and searched for missing guests. the hotel porter claimed he could not repel the flames. Medical staff report thirteen hospitalized in serious condition but expected to recover, while a search for the bodies continues.
A man named Sorg reported a theft of jewelry and furnishings valued around $100,000 from his mountain country home. Police traced items to William Gordon and his daughter through a search of Gordon residence. The daughter wore a stolen ring identified as Sorg’s, leading to charges of larceny against the father and daughter. two other relatives were to be arrested next day.
Columbus May 4 A Democratic state convention faces whether to indorse a United States Senate candidate or hold a primary in November as Johnson backs a primary. Rumors say Harmon will be named governor on the first ballot and Johnson may withdraw. Delegates and platform details loom as Garber and Harmon factions contend for control.
In Breathitt County at Brackettsville a feud between the Spiers and Callahans escalated after Edward Callahan was wounded by his brother in law John Spier who was killed by Wilson Callahan. Spier reportedly attacked under liquor prompting a knife duel that left Wilson Callahan severely injured and Spier dead. The incident follows recent violence tied to Judge James Hargis's store shooting.
Lt Augustine F Stewart leaving Wart Grant Arizona to command an abandoned post until retirement. He reached St Augustine briefly then received orders to move back to Fort Grant. The transfer ships him to Fort Grant Arizona as his isolated posting. Twenty studies from the nearest railroad line are noted in the fragment.
Special to The Washington Post from Wapanucka Oklahoma May 4 A band of Holy Rollers arrived at Bromide from a westbound Rock Island train at daybreak They sang played drums and began public bathing at Bromide Spring five young women disrobed and waded in as Mayor Smth ordered a marshal to muster volunteers It took deputies hours to clothe and drive them from the area and out of town
James Meaney manager of the Branca at the Capitol is said to be among suspended operators as District Attorney Baker prepares a report within a couple of days. Western Carter Telegraph Co employees faced suspension over disclosures related to a message sent by a Representative Cassady to a State Senator, affecting a racing bill defeat.
Cardinal Logue journeys from New York to meet with Father Russell at St Patrick s Rectory and will be presented to President Roosevelt. He attends Mass at St Patrick s Church and visits Catholic University affairs, while being hosted by Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders in Washington.
Fredericton May 4 Willam P Cleweling minister of crown lands in New Brunswick government ruled home self today just as an expert accountant was about to begin examination of his books. He was fifty two years of age and had hidden in the employ of the government since he was a young man no shortage of his accounts has been found.
Alpert Stickney aged sixty nine, of the law firm Stickney MacLain McBurney, died today. Born in Boston, he graduated from Harvard in 1253, served as lieutenant colonel of the Forty-seventh Massachusetts Volunteers and on General Banks staff during the Civil War. He later practiced law in New York and wrote works on law, government, and politics.
Chicago May corn surged to 12 1 2 cents the highest since the 1902 tin plate corner led by John Gates and Reid. Patten and Bartlett reportedly hold about 4 million bushels, with bears delivering this month tight supplies. The move mirrors past corners as farmers hold firm and the market eyes further gains.
A disjointed text describes a Kentucky district split with references to a president or candidate named Rehan Prast and a meeting presided by someone titled Worm, with mentions of endorsing a central committee member and a potential candidate for the central seat. The fragmentary nature obscures full context and exact actions.
Reports indicate Cabrera holds steady after a failed assassination attempt. Authorities say police and military forces prevent unrest, with no immediate disorder reported. International observers note heightened security as government officials deny links to the plot.
In Boston on May 4 the suit revisited the million dollar estate of Joseph Greenough. Emma Greenough seeks 790 in damages claiming Martha Greenough and Alma Howe improperly influenced Martha’s marriage, asserting Martha was deemed unlawful in a recent Colorado proceeding. Howe serves as estate trustee amid the dispute.
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