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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
1
George W. Guthrie is named ambassador to Japan. Marshall becomes Internal Revenue Collector for Kentucky Indiana. Democrats displaced by Harrison are restored to office as nominations move to the Senate.
President Wilson fills multiple posts from New York to Kentucky, naming George W Guthrie as ambassador to Japan and John Purroy Mitchel as collector of the port of New York. Gaylord Saltzgaber becomes commissioner of pensions, with Ben Marshall slated for internal revenue in Kentucky. Reappointments aim to soothe party factions and secure anti-Tammany support while balancing pressure from various senators and former political allies.
Fragmentary report outlines nominations for top federal posts in Connecticut and national offices. Mentions push to appoint a public printer, a state federation gathering, and several named individuals amid political maneuvering and committee actions.
Brindys1 Italy War 7 Advines from Aviona report a tense standoff as Djavid Pasha's encamped army lies a few miles from Aviona. The Greek force is 1 mile south and ready to strike on a pretext despite Greek assurances not to attack the city.
President Wilson orders fourth class postmasters except those paid 180 dollars or less to enter competitive exams. Postmaster General Burleson says the move extends the merit system, seeks to place incumbents on equal footing with new applicants, and may require Congress to authorize broader classified service coverage.
A fragmented report hints at graft rumors involving ministers and prominent figures with would be contractors linked to naval contracts. The text suggests circumstantial evidence and personal inspections implied by the observers.
Crowds filled galleries as House leaders clashed over the tariff bill. Majority Democrats pressed for passage with Underwood leading moves while Mann and Republicans sought amendments and a tariff commission. Speaker Clark praised the process, predicting prosperity from broader markets and a decisive final vote expected this afternoon.
New York May 7 Miss Margaret Fagan of Washington DC sought $1000 for breach of promise to marry against George W Tounsbury a real estate operator in Long Beach. The jury found in favor of Fagan awarding $500 though Tounsbury denied promising marriage and claimed he had not remarried.
Special Cable reports Prof Paul Ehrlich, discoverer of salvation, noting that medical novelties must be handled with restraint. He warns against premature or exaggerated publication of panaceas and says evaluation of Dr Friedmann's turtle vaccine cannot be judged until months of analysis are completed.
Growers from eight states at Louisville meeting endorse a bill prepared by Representative Glass of Virginia for government control of tobacco purchase, sale, manufacture, and handling. The measure would create a Treasury Department sub bureau to own tobacco industry assets and limit private activity after July 1, 1916.
Special to The Washington Post from Laporte Indiana May 7 John H Fort files suit for 35850 damages claiming breach of promise after spending 850 on gifts. He alleges Mrs Williams pretended to love him then married another man. She is described as wealthy.
Paris May 7 police dispersed about 300 anarchists and syndicalists who protested King Alfonso’s visit to Spain’s royal party arriving in Paris. Twenty were arrested as banners and decorations were torn down and lamps smashed. The Spanish ruler, with Premier Count Alvaro de Reomanones, arrived for a two day official visit amid expectations of renewed Franco Spanish alliance. President Poincare and Premier Barthou greeted the royal party as 25 000 troops lined the route to Palais d Orsay and the crowd cheered loudly.
Controversy between patriotic societies and socialists over red flags at socialist headquarters escalated when Mayor Ro J Marshall ordered the fire department to remove a flag. A crowd cheered as it was taken down, but another red flag soon reappeared and was torn down or burned amid renewed protests. Police protected flags as political tensions rose and public sentiment intensified.
Assailant fires from a doorway as Antonio Scamorino of Dayton is killed on East 106th Street amid a Brooklyn link to gang killings. Patrolman Ayres nearby as three suspects, Italian gangsters with prior records, are pursued after the Minzer murder near Williamsburg Bridge.
New York District Attorney Whitman vows to continue graft investigations after four police officials are convicted. Former Inspectors Sweeney Hussey Thompson and Martha branded by jurors. Waldo issues dismissal orders as sentences loom. Whitman declares more arrests possible if guilt proven beyond doubt.
In a dramatic courthouse scene Captain Hours Merriam and his wife Mrs Merriam faced a contested divorce with desertion allegations. A private conference followed as the couple appeared to resolve lingering tensions while their daughter Charlotte watched. The judge planned chamber talks and both sides considered counter suits to protect the child and family.
Maj Butt's cousin, Worthington Butt, wed Miss Georgianna Rittman at the Little Church Around the Corner. Rittman, daughter of F L Rittman, treasurer of the National Bank of Commerce, and widow? Mra Rittman of Cleveland. Butt, general manager of Morgan Lithograph Co., Cleveland, is kin of Maj Archibald Butt, Taft's aide de camp and Titanic disaster victim.
A scanned index page mentions political figures and events with brief notes on offices filled and votes. Several garbled items reference a two shot incident and local political controls, along with transportation and public safety notes. The readable portions suggest a historic newspaper brief outlining recent appointments and political activity.
Fragmentary notice records a betrothal or marriage involving Cornelia Thaw, daughter of William Thaw, to a groom associated with a list of names and places. The readable text mentions a wedding, a bride named Cornelia Thaw and her father, with unclear surrounding details from the damaged column.
Ida Hoffman a 20 year old governess employed by John K Lawrence of Short Hills left his home Tuesday night for a walk and did not return. Her body was found floating in a private lake near Brewster Hartshorn, with signs of a struggle and torn waistband material. Authorities linked a man seen with her before 9 pm and launched county detective investigations to identify the assailant.
Republican leaders including Senator Cummins and Senator Borah plan informal talks in Chicago on May 24 to discuss a possible national convention. Taft and Hilles signal a broader effort to reorganize the party while focusing on reforming representation and delegate selection.
C B Dillingham marries Miss Eileen Kearnes in New York on May 7. The couple left for Europe aboard the steamship Kronprin Wilhelm. The bride, California born, acted with Mme Nazimova’s company supporting Nazimova. The silver service, once George Bancroft’s, was left to Dillingham’s grandmother for the wedding day.
Cummins invites progressives to a Chicago meeting signaling Taft era prospects. Bull Moose leaders are not summoned. Iowa Senator Chairman Holes and the Republican Executive Committee plan a May 24 gathering. Former President counsels patience while awaiting sober second thought.
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