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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
10
A sick senator blocks the anti race track betting bill as legislators weigh measures urged by the governor. A successor to Franchot is to be elected today but cannot take seat until May 22, while the governor lists actions for the legislature.
A ghostly disturbance reported at a jail as heavy chains swing from ropes and apparitions allegedly maneuver within the cell. Guards found the scene in a stupor with inmates said to be involved in the unsettling incident.
American autoists in Tokyo arrived yesterday and moved toward Vladivostok after a stop in Tokyo this morning. Contestants claim a decisive lead with about 1700 raises noted while banking details with Union Trust Co Isth are cited for safety and interest.
Special Cable to The Washington Post reports nine year old Petr Gamboza and other boys used umbrella arrows in East New York. Mary Connell, also nine, was struck behind the ear. She collapsed and died after the arrow pierced the brain.
William Jenngy Bryan and Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota traveled together on the Pennsylvania Railroad toward Washington to attend President Roosevelts conference on conserving national resources. The two candidates were unaware of each other aboard until departing, both aiming to participate in the national conference beginning May 1.
A National Prosperity Association committee met President Rowsrve to discuss income and prosperity plans. The President praised improvements, vowed to fight abuses and indicated strong belief in restored confidence, urging support for lawful measures to lift business conditions without delaying reforms.
Special to The Warhsamsarus reports several forty foot pythons captured after arrival on the steamship Indi ran from Manila via Singapore. Bought for the Bronx Zoo, the giants sparked an excited chase when four escaped crossing the Indian Ocean before recapture. Also notices rail connections from Washington Union Station to Annapolis with multiple daily departures beginning May 13.
Eyewitness accounts from Oklahoma City detail a killer’s trail of three murders within weeks, linking Mrs Belle Guinness and her associates to the Laporte massacre. Survivors recount threats, the burned farm, and a plan to marry for money while investigators probe missing foster children and insurance.
Acting Governor Allen H Hamiter issues a proclamation for an extra session of the Arkansas legislature while Acting Gov Pindall and Gov elect Donaghey are in Washington for a governors conference. Hamiter is in Raleigh as the dispatch arrives and a Post attempt to relay the news to him was unsuccessful.
Oscar Hammerstein in Paris announces Mme Melba engagement for Manhattan Opera season. He says arrangements ensure Mme Melba and Mme Tetrazina will appear on the same bill occasionally in New York, giving both stars stage appearances this season.
A string of tornadoes and high winds lashed Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Missouri and Texas bringing extensive damage and loss of life. Northwestern Oklahoma reported multiple fatalities with towns Grand Smett Wick Mutual Lstelle Copt Richmond and Cescos severely ravaged. Arnett near Woolward County suffered heavy casualties as structures were obliterated and dugouts collapsed. Grants of wind and hail accompanied the devastation with homes unroofed and several injuries across several counties.
The Greater New York Baptist conference held in Chinatown endorsed the Morning Star Mission leader’s plan for a modern Chinese institutional building. Rev Dr Hughes spoke on governance, Rev Dr Fung Mow explained work, and two American women discussed the Chinese kindergarten. Attendees then visited a Chinese restaurant. Furniture auction for a large apartment house to follow with Sloan's tomorrow and Thursday at 10 o'clock.
Prof Bawden of the University of Cincinnati resists a demand to resign over private views on marriage and sociology while at Vassar he was dismissed for radical ideas. His wife accuses him of unorthodox behavior and a woman attracted his attention. President Dabney questions the fit of such views in the university.
A historical exchange portrays President Roosevelt and rail including Carnegie debating peace, arbitration, and building a robust American fleet. The dialogue contrasts tiny two-ship patrols with modern dreadnoughts and argues for strength to deter war while seeking eventual world peace.
Mexico City report states mineralogist Prof William Mivin, formerly of New York, has found a large uraninite deposit in Guerreo state from which radium is produced. Samples were sent to The Royal Society in London for verification.
Three thousand rebels in two columns advance toward Meng tsze four treaty port of Kongkoi River. One column repulsed at Manchao May 9. the other now within thirty miles of Meng tsze. Viceroy Hs t lane leads provincial troops from Yunnan fu toward Meng tsze area.
Ottawa May 11 Sir Charles Fitzpatrick chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada will be the joint representative of Canada and Newfoundland at the Hague tribunal to settle the Atlantic fisheries dispute with the United States. The United States member of the tribunal has not yet been announced. Conk Prices Dropped. Take advantage of April reductions and place your order Johnson Bros., 112 Fst.
Germany refuses to enter an arbitration treaty with the United States, with Secretary Root and President Wilson’s plan to press for pacts with all major powers. The article discusses German opposition, the need for U S moral support amid global tensions, and potential consequences if Germany delays signing. It also notes Irish Universities Bill approval and a Watch Tower Society talk in London.
A young woman named Jane Ade from New Rochelle, New York, allegedly threatened President Roosevelt and was arrested after appearing on Ninth Street. She claimed to be bound for Washington and gave an address at Central Avenue. Ade, formerly employed as a cub by Mrs Hugo Feld at Mo Center, has ties to Anay Feld and Mrs Feld, and had reportedly escaped from an asylum before.
Mystery jumble of text describes marriage licenses issued in New York with names Ward Worcester Worthington and Povigville, suggesting a public record of licenses. The passage includes garbled details about ages and places, with references to employees and agencies.
The piece reports a planned business party movement modeled on 1896 workflows, with leaders from the National Association of Manufacturers and backing from Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor. It cites efforts to unite manufacturers against nonconceding candidates, the goal of pressuring Congress, and hints at a national convention and potential independent ticket.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburg dated May 11 reports Count St Germain, once a noted Pittsburg society figure, sentenced to three years at Riverside Penitentiary. He claims prior Army service in Germany and was highly popular, with a flood of letters from women while jailed, prompting the warden to stop answering and delivering such mail.
President Roosevelt and officials attend ceremonies for a new Bureau of American Republics home. Ambassadors Nabuco and Carnegie speak. Cardinal Gibbons presides. The event features remarks on peace, arbitration, and national strength amid fleet references and cheers.
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