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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1907

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Fight Over Foraker Taft Clash Rages in Ohio

Columbus May 14 The struggle between the Taft and Foraker Dirk factions within Ohio Republicans continues after Chairman Walter F Brown called off a state central committee meeting. Hamilton County delegates support Taft while Cincinnati leaders oppose the harmony conference. Senator Dick's action prompts uncertainty about future moves, with Akron reports noting Dick’s personal trip to aid Mrs Boyd after a cab accident. A Chicago Sleeper on C and O Limited offers Pullman service to major cities.

Columbus Ohio Taft Foraker-Dirk Foraker Chairenan Walter F Brown Republican Central Committee Uchaiman Brown Arthur J Vorvs Todas State Central Committee Sam Brown Scretary Tait Cincinnati Cimcinnati Hamilton County Brown Senator Dick Pilari Lis Ocal Fokker Dnck Akron Washington Boyd Pennsylvania Avenue Boraker Dick Foraker

Longworth May Get ToGA In Roosevelts Ohio Plan

Washington dispatch reports no basis for Roosevelt backing Longworth as successor to Foraker. Burton touted as leading Foraker candidate remains in Roosevelt’s confidence on Ohio. Longworth possible but unmentioned in Ohio. Taft faction split could tilt southern senate chances. Corinne McBride death ruled from pneumonia after Christian Science treatment.

Washington New York Washington Dispatch the Times Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth Senator Foraker Burton Ohio Longworth Cincinnati North Twto Woraker Charles P. Taft William H. Taft Sprelel Washington Fort Taft Gorliis Mebride Roker End Hera C. McBride Varunais Eightieth Street Way Corinne McBride West Eightieth Street

Newfoundland Premier Quits Imperial Conference Protest

Sir Robert Bond of Newfoundland forcefully urged the imperial conference to defend local fishing laws and rights under the 1818 treaty, arguing for crown assent to 1898 acts and criticizing the British government’s stance as harmful to Newfoundland’s subsistence and autonomy. he stormed out after a heated exchange with Lord Elgin as premiers supported Newfoundland’s case.

Robert Bond London New Foundland Newfoundland Robert Harl of Elgin Elgin

Blame on Healers Sister Tells of Methods

A sister testifies that certain healing methods by physicians could have saved Corinne McBride’s life. The article notes public fury in New York over physicians issuing death certificates that allowed Christian Scientists to evade the law. It also reports the husband’s censure for not calling physicians during his wife’s Pneumonia illness. appeals are described as vain.

Robert C. McBride Alice Chisem Margaret Duncan Anna C. Crowley New York City Christian Science State of New York Department of Health City of New York New York County Chisem Mrs. McBride Fury Corinne McBride

Roosevelt by Acclamation Likely at Republican Convention

In Atlanta on May 14 Congressman Fassett predicted Roosevelt would be nominated by acclamation if Republicans gathered for a rational convention. He argued old-line leaders would not protest and Roosevelt might write the platform. Fassett contended Roosevelt prefers Taft for War Secretary and would back Tinghs if Foraker blocks Taft.

Washington Post Atlanta J. Sloat Fassett Elmitz Roosevelt Taft War Foraker Gov Tinghes New York

Harriman's Car Hits Boy In New York

Special to The Washington Post May 14 Herbert M Harriman touring car fatally injures eight year old Edwin Haslett of 27 Davis Street Long Island City after child darts into street. Harriman was en route from Long Island to his Manhattan home when tragedy occurred.

Washington Post New York Herbert M. Harriman E. H. Harriman America Edwin Haslett Davis Street Ong Island City Herriman Long Island East Forty-fourth Street Manhattan

Questioning in McBride case Haunts Coroner Inquest

Coroner Acritelli pressed Dr Weston on whether earlier drug administration and medical attendance could have saved Mrs. McBride. Weston replied he believed she would have recovered if a physician had been summoned, noting the case would not have seemed hopeless to the doctor on call. The dialogue followed a Saturday afternoon session.

Children of Davis and Supreme Court Justice narrowly escape injury

A pony cart carrying Mrs. John T. Davis's children and Justice White's offspring was struck by a speeding auto on the White Lot Monday morning. The maid accompanying them suffered severe head bruises as the cart was smashed and the pony fled. both children were shaken but unharmed and returned home by car.

John T. Davis Justice White United States Supreme Court White Lot

Diaz Denies Federation Plan Amid Central American Crisis

Mexico City May 14 President Diaz denied telling any reporter of a Central American federation with a Mexican and US protectorate, saying the interpreter may have erred. He warned Mexico would not seek war over Guatemala but could not tolerate外 any aggression. Reports foresee a planned revolution to oust Cabrera and form a four republic federation, with Honduras and El Salvador joining, while Costa Rica and Panama may follow.

Federation of Republics Mexico City Cabrera Guatemala Associated Press Diaz New York Mexico United States David E. Thompson Central America Toledo Zelays Nicaragua Honduras Salvador Gelaya Costa Rica Panama Toyal T

Central America to form loose confederation and protectorship debate

The passage discusses a possible Central American confederation formed by Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and other states with individual governments. It notes the absence of formal State Department guidance but suggests no American protectorate is likely or desired. It mentions a later conference to solidify peace and the potential adhesion of Guatemala and Costa Rica.

State Department Mexico Honduras Salvador Nicaragua Arrapala Inicaragua Ace Central America Guatemala Costa Rica

Ryan Declines Comment on Retirement Reports from Richmond

New York May 14 Thomas F Ryan financier declined to comment on reports he plans to retire to his Nelson County Virginia estate to devote himself to books and stock farm. He previously withdrew from several major corporate directorships and rumors link him to Virginia politics. John H Winder of Columbus Ohio president of Sunday Creek Coal Company resigns to join Cumberland Corporation as stockholder and executive, a group controlled by Ryan, backing a railroad and coal holdings with a $10 000 000 capitalization.

New York Thomas F. Ryan Richmond Nelson County Ryan Financial District Virginia Evan John H. Winder Columbus Ohio Sunday Creek Coal Company Wall Street Cumberland Corporation Thomas Ryan South and Western Railroad Clinchfield Coal Land Holdings Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Elkhorn Clinchfield Seaboard Air Line North Carolina

Hymns and court protest mark Atlantic City liquor crusade

Reformers marching from a special train to Mays Landing courthouse sing hymns protesting Sunday liquor sales. Supreme Court Justice Trencherd orders the grand jury to stay in session after his charge, signaling continued pressure from reformers who vow to press the crusade until Sunday closings are secured.

Washington Post Atlantic City N. J Athletic City Mays Landing Supreme Court Trencherd

Explosion at factory kills two in Haverhill

An explosion at the O A Smith bottling works in Haverhill Massachusetts on May 14 killed Gyrus Keller of Exeter New Hampshire instantly and Joseph Souci who died at Hall Hospital while OG A Smith proprietor suffered severe head and body contusions. The blast occurred while a tank was being changed wrecking the building and shaking nearby houses. Keller was entering the works as the tank exploded blowing off his head and injuring Souci with multiple fractures.

Haverhill Mass Buttling O. A. Smith Gyrus Keller Exeter N. 1 Joseph Souci Hall Hospital OG. A. Smith Smiths Keller Spuci

Bridge Trust Indictments In Lima Hit 39 True Bills

A grand jury in Lima Ohio returns 39 indictments against individuals and corporations linked to the bridge trust. They face conspiracy in restraint of trade under the Valentine anti trust law. The broadside covers more than 150 people, including two former agents and J W Herron Taft's father in law, a director in one indicted firm.

Lima Onio Mayan Bridge Trust Taft J. W. Herron Cincinnati

Prostration From Unseasonable Heat Reported in New York

In New York on May 1 temperatures rose to the year's high as a worker suffered heat prostration following a cold spell. The Weather Bureau thermometer reached 82 degrees, and Summers Exhaustion remedies are advertised by Horsford's Phosphate. Small & Sons Florists, Washington and New York.

New York Weather Bureau J S. . Small & Sons, Florists Washington

Wheat outlook improves in France amid rising prices

The report notes France as the only European country with a favorable outlook for wheat, while Germany buys Australian and Argentine cargoes. India supplies are limited. the United States remains a key player in the global market as unrest in Russia prompts landowners to plant. Damages are reported across several nations.

Germany India United States

Global Wheat Market Rally and European Grain Watch

European prices rise on tight US and Russian crops with Germany buying Australian and Argentine cargoes. London reports weaker futures while Berlin notes speculation concerns as British demand boosts flour prices. Romania faces rain risk. stocks shrink in Britain and Europe and Australian grain feeds German need.

Bucharest Rowmania Great Britain England Germany Europe France India United States Berlin America Liverpool

Index to Bay's Issue and Page Highlights

Pages cover Ohio and national issues including Japan as ally, Central American situation, wheat market rush, protests by Premier Bond, firemen rescue, Boise jury case, Corey not resigning, Roiler tube case testimony, Warfield for VP, Western High beats Eastern, White Sox honors, track results, Baptist convention elects, insurance ballot fraud, bank dome plans.

Ohio Japan Bond Sten Fesst Boise Corey Oklahoma Warfield Western High Eastern Htc White Sox Baptist Convention

Creel's Mills Destroyed in Chihuahua Blaze

The flour mills at Chihuahua, Mexico, owned by Ambassador Creel, were burned today causing a loss of about $200,000. The blaze occurred in mid May in El Paso, Texas.

Ambassador Burns Hi Paso Tex Chihuahua Mexico Ambassador Creel

Japan Visibly Seeks US Alliance Despite Anti Japanese Sentiment

Baron Ozawa special representative of the Emperor said Japan seeks a real alliance with the United States while noting anti Japanese feeling exists mainly in San Francisco. He plans to meet President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft in Washington before traveling to London for the Red Cross conference. He reported no widespread anti Japanese sentiment elsewhere and praised Americans for cordial treatment of Japanese residents. Ozawa will honor Dr Louis Klopsch for aiding famine relief.

Baron Ozawa Saga America San Francisco New York Japan United States Mvs Baron Oxawa House of Peers Japanese Red Cross Society Russia Roosevelt Taft Washington Red Cross Philadelphia England London Baron Ozawa Saigé Pacific Hague Hed Cross Society Louis Klopsch The Christian Herald

Firemen Overcome Fighting Subbasement Fire in Broadway Building

Sixty firemen from seven companies were overcome by smoke while battling a Remiketon Typewriter building blaze at 325 Broadway. More than twenty were hospitalized, sixteen remained under care tonight. Girls aided rescuers as Janitors and church chaplains helped, crowd blocked Broadway for hours, losses pegged at about 50,000.

Broadway New York Remiketon Typewriter Mieke

Costa Rican figure reports British demand over debt

A Costa Rican visiting hero received a letter from San Jose claiming Britain will enforce a $10,000,000 bondholder debt claim against Costa Rica. The note says the United States could be drawn in under the Monroe doctrine. British envoy Garden made the formal demand and left for Guatemala after arriving at Punta Arenas aboard a warship.

Washington Post New Orleans San Jose Great Britain United States Central America Guatemala Garden Puntas Arenas Sime

Watch chain ties Rogers case to mile mile fraud

A convict in Trenton State Prison supplied the last link in Rogers murder case evidence. The watch taken from Willis C. Quey and previously sold to Bowles then to Winfield and Schmidt was recovered in Germantown. The note from Miles and Gould references a tennis championship and a prank. no authorities action yet.

Rogers Washington Post Middletown N. O Trenton State Prison Charles 12 Rogers Alice Ingerick Germaintown Willis C. Quey R. H. Bowles Port Jervis Bowles George Winfield Elizabeth SN. J Decker Winfield Staite Trenton Elizabethport George Schmidt Germantown Schmidt London Petrates Americk Eustace Miles Jay Gould Miles Smffles

Stephenson Forgets Ahead In Wisconsin Senator Race

Madison May 14 Isaac Stephenson of Marinette forged to within reach of the United States Senator ship tonight in the Republican caucus receiving forty eight votes. Fifty two are required to assure an election. Nine ballots were taken with votes from former supporters of Congressman Cooper and I L Lenroot. Final ballot Esch 19 Hatten 2 Stephenson 48 McGregor 6 Hudwell 1 There were 5 absentees.

Madison Wis Isaac Stephenson Marinett United States Cooper I. L. Len

Stockton Sale Catalogues Prepared by Sloan Co Auctioneers

Sloan Co auctioneers prepare catalogues for the Stockton collection to be sold next week. The sale features valuable furniture scarce books paintings plates ornaments Persian rugs and more. Mr Stockton long known in Georgetown literary and artistic circles, catalogues available on application at Sloan Ga.

Stockton Sloan Co Sai Georgetown Cntelogues Sloan & Ga Gat

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