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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
43
Lawmakers debate the deficit and the need to borrow to meet current obligations. Democrats acknowledge a proposed share in appropriations that would reduce the Treasury balance toward 35 million dollars. The House Committee on Appropriations faces pressure as the treasury strain grows and worries over certificate issuance linger.
A dense OCR of hotel names, guests, and notices lists venues from California to Detroit and beyond. It includes mentions of Mrs Keefer, Rev Tin aln, Lovett, and Willard with various places such as Metropolitan, Shore, and Paris. The fragmentary text reads like a hotel register or social notices.
New York May 4 Rev Dr William Thomas Manning was unanimously elected to succeed Rev Dr Morgan Dix as rector of Old Trinity. Manning presided at the meeting, left during voting, and will be inducted tomorrow at 2 pm. The ceremony involves delivering church keys to Manning who will redistribute them among sextons. A later installation by the bishop may follow after canon ratification.
The Washington Post reports Dan Sully and the Conservative Company face ruin after spectacular methods to boost a booming product and expanding stock. The firm has $30,000 liabilities and about $90,000 assets in a mining venture pursued after Sully’s soap business soured. Receivers were appointed in federal court, with Leonard Browne named to administer the liquidation. Sully’s losses mount as insiders question the future of his ventures and the family’s stake in the company dwindles amid mounting debts and creditor pressures.
New York Comptroller Metz announces bond sales to support municipal payments. Several bankers propose $9 million in refunds and loans to cover time payments. The Philadelphia and rail firms see motions, with Levtsylvania Railroad Company buying, while Pennsylvamr and Loeb & Cris al face rejections amid banking talks.
Senate panel rules handwriting or signatures can prove genuineness in disputes while measures aim to speed passage and fund relief. Proposals include 590 900 for cotton tax refunds, 400 000 for embassy facilities, and 50 000 for Mississippi River refuges along with a compulsory 10 cent daily payroll deduction for enlisted men. Rep Byrd and Rep Connell push fiscal actions, while Rep Wallace seeks refuge mounds and Rep Talley withdraws probe into Electric Botus methods.
San Francisco anticipates 250000 visitors as the fleet joins the Pacific Squadron at the Golden Gate. Vessels sail from Santa Cruz and Monterey at 3 pm today. crowds, decorations, and a civic welcome mark the naval spectacle with the first squadron under Rear Admiral Dayton and a second under Rear Admiral Sebree arriving to participate.
Fragmentary report notes suffragettes speaking at a gathering in Norwood with mixed attendance. Police and peaceful protesters clashed briefly while efforts to maintain order continued.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a 400 guinea price realized for a late Warchioness Conyngham piece and a similar Windsor sample. Mentions 90 ounce weight and a London mark from -liable period. Includes scattered terms about a James I era dish and related artifacts with value noted in guineas.
In Ima Peru on May 4 authorities report Dr Durand and 208 revolutionists missing, likely near Qraya in Japin. Rumors said an expedition near Lima failed to locate them. Several locals were arrested for suspected complicity. No further outbreaks. general opinion rejects the movement as a failure.
A ferriboat on the River Dneper at Tier Brkhof Mo i and 1: drowned as overcrowding caused panic. Peasants and their families returning from church were aboard when the vessel capsized midstream. Passengers crowded one side and the boat overturned.
A Washington Post special reports on a May 4 testimony in the King committee proceedings. John W Gates, former deputy attorney general William T Conners, and an unnamed ally discussed 100 shares of ice stock in a 1908 American Ice Co. case. Morse testified Gates sought 10000 shares at par, prompting calls to Conners and a Mrs. Morse interference claim. The episode ties Gates to pressure over the antitrust action against American Ice and suggests letters and influence involving Attorney General Jackson.
James X. Hackett stars in The Prisoner of Zenda a lavish revival at the Columbia Theater with a strong supporting company. The production features period costumes ornate sets and notable fencing and swordplay while delivering both stirring intrigue and comedy across four acts and a prologue.
Rumors of a wide conspiracy around King Carlos assassination surface as investigators conclude no prosecutions will proceed. Officials note numerous persons of position are implicated or suspected while financial disclosures and treasury repayments are discussed by Manuel and state authorities.
An advertising notice proclaims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the leading remedy for kidneys liver and bladder. It touts proven curative power, gentle immediate effect and a sample bottle by mail.
Secretary Metcalf restricted the Camp Perr yto small army marksmen aboard Atlantic coast ships before leaving Washington last Monday. The move limits candidates and saves funds by avoiding cross country transport for a full Pacific coast contingent amid fears of lapses in the main effort.
Capt Rohard and First Lieutenants Miche Serond Infant la Fort A receive assignments. Sgt Forett and Lt Geor a Bowen are noted with detachments and absences. Commissar and ordnance staff are listed with station details and dates of absence.
Fragmentary orders to naval officers list movements of vessels and names of officers and stations. The text mentions Washington, Newport, and San Pedro, with various ship and master references, and several officer names such as Staton and Whipple.
Ambitious plans for a Tokyo official's New York dinner surfaced amid a chaotic report noting a Dosh Ma event and a New York gathering. The scene included vague references to horro and several sirens near NOVY as officials departed from a Lit of Japan delegation.
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