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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1907

Page

14

Toft canvass chief arrives as meeting is called off

Columbus May 12 waiter Brown of Toledo chairman of the Republican State Central Committee arrived with A E Borys state commissioner and manager of the Taft canvass for president in Ohio. Brown says he will not rescind his call for the meeting and that Senator Dick who called off the conference did not consult him. Brown's position under the circumstances is not yet known.

Columbus Ohio Waiter Brown Toledo Republican State Central Committee A. E Borys Taft Brown State Central Committee Foraker Washington White House Olio Blandis Senate George B Cox

Taft and Foraker clash over Ohio primary future

Senator Foraker’s rebuke of a Columbus conference is read with interest in Washington. Taft remains reticent on presidential politics, insisting nominations occur without wrangling. Taft’s allies and administration leaders weigh the implications while avoiding public comment on the Ohio dispute.

Central Labor Union Konsiders Smokers and Woodworkers Strike

A five member committee was appointed at the Central Labor Union to study a potential April smoker inviting employers friendly to labor. Resolution to contact President Gompers and act with him on the Mish Punt N woodworkers dispute was adopted but later defeated.

Eost Sears Washington Bakers Union Dg Schmuilt Bakers Central Labor Union Roberts Consadine Pray Sehmont Atel Shafer Lahore F C Roberts Ves Centre Labor Umion Ubon Gompers American Federation of Labor Mish Punt Walt Wess Beta Brinktaait

Elects Claud R. Zappone At Regatta Association Meet

Forty five clubs attend the eighteenth meeting of the Middle States Regatta Association naming officers. Hatma TF Piike of Philadelphia is president, HK Zappone of the Potomac Rowing Club in Washington DC is vice president, Pywid Betta of the Valenta Boat Club of NBwo tok is secretary, and Stryver & Cuamer of the Lone Silent Cluy of New York is recording secretary. A new speedway project is reported under consideration.

Wasleritos Regatta Association Nie Oy Bk Simei R. Meetigg Middle States Lasac Hatma TF Piike Philadelphia Lad HK Zappone Potomac Wissington Pywid Betta Valenta Boat Club Nbwo Tok Tredsuazer Stry

Ohio horse dealers allege discrimination by Adams Express

The MebLaughlin Bros of Columbus Ohio files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission accusing Adams Express of excessive rates and discrimination. They say the firm was charged 50 dollars per car for shipping horses from New York to Kansas City with a Columbus stopover, compared with a direct car rate.

Ohio Adams Express Company Yesseriat Agaist Atoms Express Cormpny MebLaughlin Bros Columbus New York Kansas City Kansas

Regrets on Georgetown decline spark retro era trade talk

Hugh T. Taggart told a large audience at the Columbian Historical Society meeting in the Shoreham Hotel that Georgetown thrived as a colonial commercial port under municipal rule and faltered after Congress abolished its government. He cited L Enfant’s plans and praised the capital’s early growth while lamenting congressional neglect.

Hugh T. Taggart Georgetown Columbian Historical Society Shoreham A. B. Hagner Taggart Congress Rock Creek Retah Congress of the United States Potomac Ius Washington L’enfant Federal

Death at luncheon shocks New York lawyer in Washington

Morris Schneider, partner in Abraham & Morris Schneider of New York, died at Gerstenberg's near Fourteenth Street in Washington after a luncheon. He suffered heart failure, received aid from Dr Kaufman, and collapsed near the door. Coroner notified. Robesons and Oberndorfer kin arranging transport to New York.

Morris Schneider New York Abraham & Morris Shneider Broadway Gerstenberg's Fourteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Schneider HH. M. Kaufman Negltt Horne First Precinct Abraham & Morris Schneider Sennever Sanday National Hotel Schneder William Ho Robeson Robeson Gerstenberg Police Department Nathan Oberndaerfer Washington

Foreign Guests Leave Jamestown Registeered Navy Cadets

Chilean midshipmen who visited Jamestown departed the city over the weekend leaving Jabal Hotels without foreign naval names on their registers. Officers visited Cantol Tabors and other public sites before departing at 6:30 PM for Jamestown. Participants included Nestor Dic first class Victor Runster second Gustave Seberos second class George Let second class and Brancsee Mike cadet engineer.

Jamestown Jabal Pietelier Jamesmon Nartz Nestor Dic Victor Runster Gustave Seberos George Let Branc Mike

Former stage performer Aaron Shaner buried in Congressional Cemetery

Aaron Shaner also known as Aaron Swaneor died suddenly after a navy yard shift. A former theatrical figure in his youth known as Harry Melville, he later served as property man at the Theater Comique. He leaves a wife and daughter Miss Mary Virginia Shaneor. Funeral today at 2 PM from residence 112 1 Street SE under Washington Lodge No 43 R.O.EL.

Aaron Shaner Aaron Swaneor Navy Yard Amit Congressional Cemetery Washington Lodge Shaneer Navy Yards Alteora Pa Harry Melville Caomique Eleventh Streets Mary Virginia Shaneor

Better Roads for Cuba Under Gov Magoon Plan

Gov Magoon outlines extensive road work in Cuba with $4 million set for major improvements in Pinar del Rio the chief tobacco region. Cuban Congress approved $5 million. current treasury holds about $16 million idle while banks flourish. Government revenue exceeds expenditures by about $509,000, accumulating surplus faster than under Palma.

Magoo Bureau of Insurer Affairs War de Tatment Palma

Goldie Neil Faces Trial For Greenwich Hotel Killing

Special to The Washington Post Bridgeport Conn May 13 The trial of Mrs Katherine Neil Goldie Neil for the killing of her husband in a Greenwich hotel last December was not reached on today’s calendar but is in readiness and will likely be called tomorrow after minor matters. She expressed calm and belief in acquittal and defends by self defense claiming Neil abused her prior to his spree. He, a former pugilist, met the artist model turned singer before the crime.

Washington Post Bridgeport Neil Artists Models Blaine Goldie Greenwich

Resists Arrest After Gunfire On City Suburban Line

Harry Donaldson, charged with shooting Conductor Kline of the City and Suburban Railway, fled to nearby woods after meeting officers with a shotgun. A parcel of transfers on the conductor’s coat likely saved a life as shots were fired on a Hyattsville area car, with passengers panicked. Donaldson, a former Prince George County deputy game warden, had been ordered to stop smoking on the car.

Wdgemont Berwyn Beltsville Donaldson Kiftne Kline Ronaldson Tonaldson Prince George County

Bonifaces Capture City at Hotel Men Convention

Jerome H. Joyce of Baltimore appears practically certain to be elected president of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association at its twenty eighth annual convention in the city. About 1,200 delegates and auxiliary members arrive from across North America for the four day event with sessions at the New Willard. Joyce, a Baltimore hotel proprietor and leader of the Maryland Hotel News Association, is expected to win over James H. Bowker of Marljed. A busy schedule includes receptions at the White House, luncheons, and two banquets for members and the women.

Delepntes Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association United States Canada North America Shoreham New Willard Ferome H. Joyce Baltimore James H. Bowker Marljdem Cann New England Joyce Monumental City Maryland Hotel Mews Association Chicago West New York South Arlington Robsey Atlat White House Raleigh

Body of G W Roosevelt Arrives for Brussels Burial

The body of George W Roosevelt former consul general at Brussels arrived tonight on the steamer Finland from Antwerp. Mrs Roosevelt accompanied the body and proceeded to Brussels where the interment will be made in Washington New York May 13. Roosevelt was a relative of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Brussels Washington New York George W. Roosevelt Finland Antwerp

Hood's Sarsaparilla Aimed at Blood Purification and Vitality

Hood's Sarsaparilla surpasses rivals in merit sales and testimonials. It purifies the blood cures humors eruptions and blood disorders. It strengthens the stomach creates appetite and builds up the whole system, reviving tired or weak individuals.

Hood

Jamestown Pageant Echoes Liberty and Law History

Governors Swanson and Grey lead a Jamestown commemorative pageant on the island where the first settlement stood. Ambassador Bryce links English dominion to the James River fort, praising liberty and ordered law. Prominent attendees include Lady Evelyn Grey, Bishop Gibson, and colonial antiquities societies.

A. M. Randolph Virginia Gov. Swanson J. Taylor Dalyson Gov Swanson Jamestown Wiliam and Mary College Joseph Bryan Richmond Ambassador Bryce Bryce Snake North America James River Hast India Company Carthage Rome Gaul Clovis Constantinople America Columbus James Town England Lady and Evelyn Grey Earl Grey Canada Gibson Diocese of Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Colonial Dames Daughters of the Revolution

Japanese Warships Tsukuba and Chitose to Anchor in New York

Special to the Washington Post reports the armored cruisers Tsukuba and Chitose arriving in New York from James Town will be the first Japanese war vessels to drop anchor here. Shore leave for officers will be organized with New York’s prominent Japanese community planning events including dinners, tours, and a luncheon at the Twenty second Regiment Armory after a parade of sights from Grant’s Tomb to Wall Street. Vice Admiral Ijuin and Admiral Dewey will participate in related entertainments aboard the ships and ashore.

Tan Washington Post New York Tsukuba Chitose Jamestown Bray Dewey Astor United States Ijuin Tsu- Jouba Ais Reten West Thirty-fourth Street Japan Army Navy Grant Tomb Wall Street Rojestvensky Battle of Tsushima Twenty-second Regiment Hippodrome Rieet Wall

King Edward Message Prompted US Reply at Jamestown

The State Department released yesterday its reply to King Edward’s message delivered to President Roosevelt by Ambassador Bryce at the Jamestown Exposition. Secretary Root’s note, dated May 6, expresses pleasure at receiving the royal congratulations on the tercentenary of Jamestown and the birth of the American nation.

State Department King Edward Roosevelt Ambassador Bryce Great Britain Jamestown Island Root Maden Jamestown Edward Grey

Amert on and Great Britain Ties Up Mutual Goodwill State Message

The cordial address expresses appreciation for His Majesty's government. It notes Amert on’s path toward a prominent role among nations and emphasizes enduring affection and mutual goodwill between Amert on and Great Britain.

Amerton Great Britain

Think Japan Slighted Prince Fushimi Visits USA

London May 13 diplomats express astonishment at President Roosevelt not inviting Prince Fushimi to Washington. They note the prince will visit nearby cities soon and question if any invitation was extended. No official explanation or discussion found in Washington or State Department.

Prince Fushimi Washington Post London United States Washington Roosevelt America Japan Prince Fushi Canesda The New York Times Co State Department

Italian Sailors Win Three Of Four Races At Hampton Roads

Italian crews dominate the international boat races aboard warship yachts at Hampton Roads. They win three events and lose one on a foul in the Indiana boat, while Japanese entries fare poorly finishing last in two 4 mile service cutter races. Five races were scheduled but one was canceled after crews failed to report.

Hampton Roads Norfolk Anchorag Bampton Heads Indiana Varese Station George Austrian Agbern Matna Iowa Chitoxe Taukubu Apanese Gies Kentucky Sankt Georg Etruria Italkin

Weather Forecast and Temperature Report from May 38 Weather Bureau

Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports broad pressure patterns from Sunday night into Monday, with warm easterly weather in the East South and Southwest and rain and snow in the Northwest. Temperatures well below average in Western Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska. Showers expected Tuesday in the lower Arkansas Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys and southern upper lake region with possible raft or snow in northern lake areas. Cooler in the lower Arkansas and Missouri valleys and southern upper lake region, warmer in Atlantic States. Steamers bound for Europe face fresh to brisk southwest winds. Special forecast notes include storm wardage on the Great Lakes and local weather reports with temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine figures for the day.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Sugdey New England Lake Region Great Central Valleys Southwest Snowe Rocky Mountain Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Ratky Mountains Plateau Arkansas Missouri Mischasippi Upper Lake Region Upper Lake Onlo Valley Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic States Northwest Central West European Parte Aml Grand Banks

Governor Dawson Denies Partisan Building Posts Clash

Governor Dawson defended his appointments to the Jamestown Exposition Commission saying he must ensure his party has a fair share. He confirmed the restoration of former Gov. McCorkle and Staunton to the commission and named Virgil A. Lewis and State Treasurer Newton Ogden to fill vacancies after resignations over who controls building staff.

Washington Post Charleston W. Va West Virginia Dawson William A McCorkle Fred MM. Staunton Jamestown White McCorkie Staunton Virgil A. Lewis Newton Ogden

Bribery Talk Sparks Madison Senator Election Rumors

In Madison Wisconsin on May 12 rumors swirl about money influencing the election of a United States Senator. Report says two assembly members have confessed to being approached or believed they were.

Madison Wis State House Assembly

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