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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
A sick senator blocks a betting bill. successor to Franchot to be elected today but cannot seat until May 22. Governor offers legislature a list of measures to act on while waiting and comments hint at influence from party leaders. The legislature debates track betting and votes on whether to proceed.
A distorted OCR fragment recalls a ghostly jail incident with figures in chains and ropes swinging from the ceiling. the eerie sight reportedly unsettled the prison and witnesses described sudden, unexplained events noted by guards or locals.
American racers reached Tokyo from New York and Tokyo en route to Vladivostok where they will join rivals for a fresh start. Officials claim a 1700 raise in lead and note banking interests in Union Trust Co while deposits remain under supervision.
Nine year old Petr Gamboza and other boys used umbrella arrows in East New York. An arrow struck Mary O’Donnell, nine, behind the ear and pierced the brain. She died soon after.
William Jennings Bryan and Gov John A Johnson depart by train toward Washington to attend a conference called by President Roosevelt to conserve the nation’s sources. The rivals travel separately and have not yet met aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad train.
A National Prosperity Association committee met President Rowsner to discuss plans for income and prosperity under a sounder regime. The President praised antiabuse measures, vowed a war on unchecked wrongs, and signaled support for business recovery while stressing honesty and lawful change ahead.
In New York on May 11 Sichug pythons about forty feet long were taken from the steamship Indrlan, arriving from Manila via Singapore. Four escaped during the Indian Ocean crossing but were recaptured after a chase. The reptiles were purchased for the Bronx Zoo, cited as among the largest ever.
A visitor recounts a brutal night as a flood of killings in Laporte shocks Oklahoma City and residents. Autopsy results link multiple deaths to a family fire and alleged murderess Mrs Guinness and her associate George Anderson. Witnesses name a German-born suspect and a Swedish man. a cousin confirms adoptions and concealment of mothers. Authorities seek truth amid rumors and a possible hull of insured wealth.
Acting Governor Hamiter issuing a proclamation calls an extra session of the Arkansas legislature while Acting Gov Pindall and Gov elect Donaghey are in Washington for a governors conference. The situation centers on opposition to the extra session and includes fragments about communication attempts and location in Raleigh.
Oscar Hammerstein announces from Paris that Mme Melba will appear in the Manhattan Opera season with Mme Tetrazina. Arrangements allow both sopranos to be heard on the same bill occasionally, as part of the new season plans.
Destructive tornadoes sweep Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Missouri and Texas with at least eight killed dozens injured. Northwestern Oklahoma reports deaths and widespread damage as towns Grand Smett Wick Mutual Lstelle Copt Richmond and Cescos are devastated.
The Washington Lose reports a Greater New York Baptist conference in Chinatown endorsing an institutional, modern Chinese mission building. Rev Dr Hughes, governor’s father, opened with prayer and Scripture. Rev Dr Fung Mow explained the work. two American women spoke on the Chinese kindergarten. Se Kin sang a Chinese tenor. the gathering adjourned to a Chinese restaurant. Also: Apartment House Furniture Auction at Sloan's HoT Gst tomorrow and Thursday at 10 o'clock, featuring new furniture and manufacturers' samples for the coming season.
Cincinnati May 1 Professor Heath Bawden of the University of Cincinnati refused President Dabneys demand to resign over private views on marriage and public sociology He admitted leaving Vassar for similar reasons and defended a comradeship based social ideal while denying teaching these ideas to students His wife claimed an affinity with another woman and described a troubled home life in which they lived apart for years.
A historic exchange discusses peace through arbitration and deterrence. The President argues for a strong fleet to deter war, while Carnegie praises limited naval forces as symbols of peace. Roosevelt’s longevity is invoked and Secretary Root is praised as a great statesman in a historical context.
Mexico City May 11. Prof William Mivin a mineralogist formerly of New York reports a large uraninite deposit in Guerreo state from which radium is manufactured. Samples have been sent to the Royal Society of London for analysis.
Three thousand rebels in two columns moved toward Meng tsze on the Kongkoi River treaty port. One column repulsed near Manchao on May 9 while the other now lies within thirty miles. Viceroy Hst lane leads another provincial force from Yunnen fu toward Amr, forty miles northwest of Meng isze.
Ottawa announces Sir Charles Fitzpatrick chief justice of Canada will be joint representative with Newfoundland at the Hague tribunal to settle the Atlantic fisheries dispute with the United States. The U S member is not yet announced. Conk prices dropped. Take advantage of April reductions and place your order Johnson Bros., 112 First.
Kaiser Wilhelm resists entering arbitration treaties with the United States as Germany delays and weighs options. Secretary Root and Secretary Hay push for universal arbitration agreements, aiming to curb war gesturing toward a broader, global pact system. Germany’s stance may shift if other nations sign, prompting renewed German negotiations among the powers. Irish Universities Bill advances in London. May 11 vote 344 to 3. Frederick Williamson to speak on Present Day Needs of a Christian at American Home Life Hall May 12. Seats free, no collection.
A troubled woman named Jane Ade, once employed as a cub by Mrs Hugo Feld at Mo Center, was arrested in New Rochelle after attempting to reach Washington. She claimed a plan to meet President Roosevelt and gave an address at Central Avenue. Authorities say she had been detained in Manhattan asylum and escaped prior to employment with Feld, with family connections noted.
May 1 New York romance note appears in the license bureau in the city. Ward Worceste and Olu sud Mees Das 1 Worthington, both around 20 years old, are named among applicants. A brief mention notes they are employed by the United States Bureau of Labor.
A business oriented movement grows toward a new party backed by manufacturers and labor groups. Leaders including Van Cleave discuss a national convention as Wall Street and industrial interests weigh a separate party to challenge both major parties. Samuel Gompers and the AFL steer clear of endorsing a party, while many members consider launching a distinctly political labor movement.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburg on May 11 reports Count St Germain, once a noted Pittsburg society figure and alleged former German army officer, has been sentenced to three years at Riverside Penitentiary. His notoriety drew many women who flooded the jail with letters, prompting warden to halt letter delivery to and from inmates.
President Roosevelt and officials head a ceremony marking work on the Bureau of American Republics home as naval preparedness dominates remarks. Ambassadors, Andrew Carnegie, Cardinal Gibbons join with speeches, with Roosevelt praising peace and arbitration and warning against any who would threaten the United States.
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