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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
19
Laporte authorities trace possible victims amid accusations of murder and dismemberment by a woman named Mrs Guinness. The case centers on a belt with knife sheaths, forum reports of burned remains, and testimonies linking Dirk Lamphere and other suspects to a brutal farm murder scene and a series of grisly discoveries.
Senator Hemenway issued a formal statement discrediting reports that Vice President Fairbanks would withdraw for Taft. The statement asserts Fairbanks will remain in the Republican presidential race until the Chicago convention and will not accept second place on the ticket.
Special to The Washington Post from Beliefontain Ohio May 12 reports the Duchess of Manchester daughter of Eugene Zimmerman intends to campaign for CIE Wharton in Ohio's eighth district. Wharton faces discontent from Foraker Taft squabbles and Republican efforts to flood the district with national speakers to shift focus from local issues.
Jonn F Bway of Canton was nominated on the first ballot at the Second Congressional district Republican convention to succeed Charles E Littlefield whose resignation will take effect in September.
Representative Broussard reports the Louisiana delegation in Congress supports an uninstructed slate for the Denver convention with a possible exception. He notes no clear policy on platform or candidate selection until all nation delegates arrive. He cites strong prospects for a Democratic victory and argues that instructed delegates would seek a platform and candidates aligned with national Democracy.
New York May 12 Gov Hughes wrote to Gen Woodford stating he cannot accept a Vice Presidential nomination and could not serve if elected. Roosevelt advisers favor a Western candidate, with George A Knight of California emerging as a leading choice, while Willson of Kentucky is also considered. The letter aims to preempt any plan to nominate Hughes and extend the debate on regional balance in the ticket.
Acting Governor A Pindall announced he would issue an appeal to conservative Arkansas legislators to oppose an extra session next week. He said expenses and capitol construction matters are better left to the incoming governor, and warned the proclamation cited by Acting Gov Hamiter is a subterfuge to fund the general revenue in advance.
In Fateign New York on May 1 a Negro Republican state convention met as protest against white Republican treatment of Black members. Eight districts were represented by fifty delegates. Foraker was endorsed for president and praised for defending Black troops at Brownsville. North Carolina Republican treatment of the Negro was condemned. A competing delegation to the national convention was expelled.
Minnesota governor Johnson seeks to organize Democratic governors to back his presidential bid. He favors tariff revision, states' rights, and limited federal power, arguing for gradual changes and cooperation between states and railroads while returning to Minnesota duties after a Washington trip.
Grand Rapids May 12 Michigan delegation to the Republican memorial convention was instructed by the state convention to cast an undivided vote for Secretary Taft. Delegates at large chosen unanimously were John W. Gladgett, Grand Rapids. Frank W. Gilchrist, Ashland. and James McNaughton, Calumet. George W. Cock of Flint lost to G J Dekema for state chairman. The resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt and his administration and recommended Michigan’s delegation in Congress and support for the new state constitution on the November ballot.
Dr Hans I Gedrow of Cambridge University Fogland has arrived in Mexico to study the extinct Jorullo volcano in Michoacan. He will spend five or six months examining volcanic formation and local life to compare with other extinct volcanoes and determine their ages. He plans to live among nearby indigenous tribes in the wilderness.
Mme Gould and her children with Prince He lie de Sagan arrive Monte Carlo. Mme Gould stays at a hotel apartment while the prince dines and visits the Casino. A Paris source warns Count Ren é de Castellane intends to provoke a scandal upon meeting him, blaming the prince for divorce actions.
Pilgrims Honor Artist Whose Paintings Are to Be in Harrisburg Capitol London May 12 Many distinguished persons attended a luncheon at the Savoy Hotel given by the Pilgrims Society in honor of Edwin A Abbey the American artist who will shortly depart for America Abbey has spent four years on paintings destined for the Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg Whitelaw Reid the American Ambassador presided at the luncheon
Two masked men boarded a Great Northern express between Seattle and Vancouver just after departure. They beat express messenger Perrine with a pistol, tied him, and looted a strong box valued at about 1000 to 1000 dollars before fleeing as the train neared Ballard.
New York May 12 to day it is believed will ensure the speedy reopening of the Brooklyn Bank which closed in last falls panic owing depositors approximately 140 900 The Brooklyn Bank is closely connected with the International Trust Company of this city and last September was made the Brooklyn branch of that institution At a meeting today of the trust company s stockholders who own 79 per cent of the banks stock reopening plans were adopted Ratification will be asked of the owners of the remaining 30 per cent of the stock at a meeting to be held tomorrow The plan slated provides for the immediate payment in full of the depositors.
Army and Navy men in the District of Columbia urge a patriotic Independence Day event. They call on influential citizens to lead plans with the Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade and unions to head the movement, with unions pledging aid to ensure success.
Theodore Allen known as The King of pool room keepers died at his home. He ran a pool room after the Civil War, quit after DA Jerome cracked down on gamblers, and boasted he never backed games or took police protection. Once accused of murder, he was famed for toughness and later for charity at his country place.
The revenue cutter Cespedea captured two schooners near Isle of Pines after they were found poaching. The Emma Smith surrendered. the General attempted to flee but was fired upon and surrendered. Both vessels sailed from Nassau under the British flag and sustained minor damage.
David S White files in Long Island court alleging a spiritualist medium and deceased wife manipulated him into buying Millershire property in Suffolk. He asserts the medium’s trances and messages from the dead prompted the sale and deed to the defendant as a fraud to seize his land. White seeks to recover the property and overturn the transfer, alleging undue influence during his bereavement.
A health office register lists numerous individuals with ages ranging from a newborn to 81 years. Names include Catherine Mocoores, Margaret A Darret, Jerusha M Holton, and Wilbur Hickman among others. Notes reference hospitals, infants, births, and guardians, with several entries describing relatives or guardians and addresses or streets.
A dated list records licensed marriages in Peersburg Virginia. Names include Frank C Reid age 21 and Mer oo Alerige 18 along with John B Huggins 32 and Rowe Lo Jolladay 22 Rev Jb Alltaon Mayhew A Sims 2 and Ella G Brows 18 Rec J AE Doormann Clyde Devkins 21 and Katie Rie 0 Rev H T Dent Jamea A Somers 41 and Mary E Jenkins 41 Rev A Dennis.
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