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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
19
A garbled report details Defense Attorney Jerome addressing the king committee and DOJ figures about Thomas and potential immunity offers. It cites attempts to persuade Thomas to turn state's evidence, mentions William Carterback and Charles Morse, and references testimony by John Smith and others amid ongoing legal maneuvers and promised clemency.
Dramatic new plan to free Thaw prompts claims that Dr Baker’s returns are void and that a judge never granted a hearing on the insanity charge. The chaotic text cites marriage, death notices, and a jumble of names and places, with a focus on legal contention and procedural questions surrounding the case.
Fragmentary OCR reports a man leaping from a moving train amid chaotic references to political figures and districts. Names and places appear garbled but suggest a political convention context with several individuals named or associated with districts and offices.
Franklin Pierce counsel for the complainants questioned Mr Jerome about meeting Allan Ryan in a restaurant during the Thaw trial. Jerome claimed he did not mix with the Ryan boys until after Delmas finished summing up and asserted he did not neglect duties by shaking dice for drinks with them.
The May 3 session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church featured Bishop Walters introduced as presiding officer amid a floral tribute. A proposed free lecture for delegates faced opposition due to credential disputes involving Rev A. W. Lewis, a church general officer, who was initially denied a seat but eventually seated.
A lumberman was found beside the Western Maryland Railroad at Hendricka Washington West Virginia. A portion of the trunk lay downstream while his coat hat and satchel were recovered. Police suspect he was struck by a passenger train passing late in the evening. A missing man is believed connected to the incident.
Fragmented OCR notes list ages from 4 to 94 and various addresses and names, including Jefferan Street and Grace Avenue. The garbled text references health office records dated May 4 and mentions hospitals, providers, and multiple individuals with ages spanning infancy to elderly.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt with guest Jet Burroughs kept to a simple Pine Knot schedule. A long walk in the woods followed a late breakfast and a ride to Round Top in Green Mount. Mrs Roosevelt rode Foxana for the outing and returned in time for dinner.
A coalition of commercial and manufacturing interests across several states plans to oppose Eastern railroad freight rates. Moves include proposed general rate increases around 20 percent, with a July 7 and August 1 timeline for action. The Mines and Manufacturers Association and the Chinese Association of Commerce joined to coordinate a united front.
Reports describe Japan tightening control over Korea with trade and police measures, while regional governors prepare steps to quell unrest. The Korean era under Japanese rule intensifies as privy council proposals seek suppression of insurrection and a cabinet reshuffle follows a formal apology.
The widow of Manuel Huissa who shot King Carlos of Portugal on February 7 has drawn 4004 deposited in his name in an American bank. The paper demands an investigation to learn who placed the money in the bank and whether other funds have been deposited to the credit of other members of the Black Cross.
Three year old Wilfred Stevens traveled solo from South Africa after his mother died. He reached New York aboard the Teutonic, guided by a stewardess, and after six weeks at sea he finally saw his father waiting on the pier in Southampton Long Island.
Ray K Hopper, manager of the International Law Association, was arrested Thursday by central office detectives on a warrant charging embezzlement and released on bond. He is again in custody after his bondsman, William W Stewart, sought Hopper’s surrender, alleging Hopper planned to flee the city. Merchants who employed him say they gave him bills to collect and he failed to render returns.
Georgia leaders indicate an uninstructed delegation will go to the Denver Democratic National Convention. Representative Hardwick of Georgia notes the state’s shift as sentiment in the South grows for Gov Johnson of Minnesota over Bryan.
Several hundred men of the Holy Name Society gathered at St Domini es Church southwest last night to hear Rev C A McKenna of New York speak on Death and Judgment. His vivid deathbed parable underscored the doctrine of hell, asserting redemption without hell is meaningless. Father J L Finnerty, director of the society, delivered a brief address.
Delegates stay in city as Bishop Charles N I Brent of the Philippines elected by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington has not replied to election notices. Ret Dr Randolph McKim, convention president, reports several cables to Manila without response and notes Brent’s interest in island work. A special convention may be needed if Brent accepts.
A letter discusses the Episcopal Church canon on the pulpit as a move to improve relations with other Protestant churches. It notes approval by both houses, credits Bishop Brent, and argues loyal Episcopalians should view the canon as a Christian act despite opposition.
Engineer Charles W Papis and assistant Glenn S Burrell depart from Boston and Portsmouth to Honolulu to survey and bore the site of a pressed new naval station at Tear Harbor Flawns. They are escorted by two craftsmen and drill operators and will sail from San Francisco on May 2 for a preliminary report to the department.
Mrs Russell Sage pledges five hundred thousand dollars to establish a permanent endowment for the American Bible Society. The gift is conditional on an additional two hundred thousand dollars being raised this year. In 1907 the society distributed about 130000 Bibles testaments and Scripture portions in roughly 100 languages worldwide.
The Colonial Dames in Washington hosted a grand spring reception at Rauscher’s ballroom with members of the Society and delegates from across the country. Mrs Foraker led the receiving line in mourning absence of Mrs Samuel Spencer, while Mrs R R Hues chaired entertainment and Agnes Peter led the supper. A Marine Band provided music as gowns of many notable attendees were described in detail. The biennial council re-elected most officers, with Miss Wharton declining and new arrangements naming Vaes PiempH as first officer.
Reports from the hotel where former President Cleveland remains ill say Mrs Cleveland announced plans to move him to his home as soon as May weather arrives. Taft, replying to Pensacola invitation, says his Washington presence is needed at once and will take the shortest route via Charleston around May 20.
The National Union Club of the District of Columbia held its second annual entertainment and dance at the National Rifles Armory last night. Guests included Kahn, Stephen Laut, Miss Selma Selinger, Miss Flora Bernheimer, M E F Kahn, John H Hil, Ed Muth, Wiss Grace I Ross, and Wie Besta E Monaghan. Reception committee chaired by Edwin Hiliar with W D Brown and others. floor committee listed with A W Kaiser and Rhodes among members. Dr Ray Lecien Clark and wife of Columbus, Ohio, visiting, noted for pastorship at Foundry and Hamline churches and former presiding elder of the Washington district.
George Lyon of Durham North Carolina won the silver trophy after breaking eighteen targets in the shoot-off to claim top honors in the Southern Handicap Shoot. Livingston of Alabama made sixteen hits in the tie, today.
A gas incident at the Washington County Infirmary near Marietta Ohio caused a blaze that enveloped the building. Superintendent Young died in the fire as about 200 inmates escaped. After a temporary panic the inmates organized a fire brigade and saved the building with damage estimated at six hundred dollars.
A terse commercial notice states a request for bank account details and expresses appreciation. It lists capital of $3,000 and surplus of $1,700,000, attributed to Northwest Carrier of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Its independence politically makes it a most desirable newspaper to all classes of readers. Its fearlessness and accuracy in dealing with matters pertaining to the interests of all the people create a demand for it each day in the year. It obtains the best news, employs the best writers, and possesses the best and most modern facilities for putting it together.
The Washington Post provides comprehensive financial and market reports for merchants financiers and farmers with sections on business news and diverse reading matter in its Sunday edition including guidance for selling produce and broad reader interest features.
The article extols the Sunday Post as unmatched among Sunday newspapers, noting its illustrated magazine style, selections by prominent writers, foreign news, timely illustrations, and careful reader trust as the best visitor to any household.
The Sunday Post sports section titled Pink Sheet prints four pages each Sunday on pink paper. It covers baseball, racing, billiards, auto events, yachting, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and all major outdoor and indoor sports in a comprehensive, highly detailed fashion.
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