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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
34
10:00 a.m. Session opens with Conservation of Life and Health by Dr George M Kaber. Navigation Resources of American Waterways by Prof Emory R Johnson. Conservation of Power Resources by H S Putnam. General Discussion at 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Mrs Roosevelt hosts Pardon Party for conference members and their ladies at the White House grounds.
Delegates at a governors’ gathering denounce federal injunctions blocking state laws. Key speeches warn that special interests threaten state sovereignty, urging Congress to strip federal courts of jurisdiction in cases enforcing state statutes. The convention backs forming a permanent group to address nationwide issues.
A colorful portrait of regional governors and notable figures at a conference. Gov Higgins of Ruode Inland is described as the youngest yet aiming high, while Gov Joe York of Missouri is praised for looks and resolve. Joe Poll battles for the U.S. Senate nomination amid strong party support, and figures like Andrew Carnegie appear as delegates. The piece mixes humor and admiration with portraits of Hoch of Kansas, Coy Johnson of Minnesota, and Mrs Sarah Platt Decker of Colorado.
Gifford Pinchot chief of the U S forest service hosted an informal reception at his home 1615 Rhode Island avenue nw for governors cabinet members Supreme Court justices and the diplomatic corps. Attendees included Whit Jennings Bryan and Wu of China with lively exchanges over forestry and public policy.
Governor Harris of Nebraska greets members of the Ohio delegation at Representative Nicholas Longworth’s Canars residence. Informal gathering amid White House conference talk. luncheon served. Also notes a Nebraska reception honoring Gov Harris and local political figures. Additionally, fishing for vessels and receivers named for Bryan Co. appear in brief notices.
A Buffalo Bills exhibition showcases cowboy tricks on horseback roping and ground work, a trained horse troupe, and high school circus feats by Bar Thompson. Featured scenes include The Battle of Summit Springs and The Great Train Hold-Up, with Diners watching a horse jump a table.
A committee of the Washington Chamber of Commerce appointed by the board yesterday reviewed a long list of applicants for the permanent paid secretary position. Ten candidates remain and another meeting Monday will finalize the recommendations for the board of directors at the adjourned meeting next Thursday.
Defense attorneys fought to exclude anonymous letters claimed to be written by Henry P Dimond. J F Shearman testified that handwriting samples showed similarities to Dimond and that many other letters may have been produced on the same typewriter. Photographic enlargements were shown to support the expert conclusions. Mount Vernon Seminary Class Of 1908 To Graduate At New Willard May 2. Diplomas will be awarded to graduates at morning exercises.
Hany P Stanford reports burglary at 1323 Budd Street Northwest. Entry occurred Wednesday night. a diamond ring valued at 125 dollars and two diamond scarf pins stolen. Detectives seek Emmett Parish and Nelson Jenkins, described as negroes, as suspects. Police believe the men are in this city after fleeing Richmond, Virginia.
Samuel 4 Kimberly of the American Ice Company says Washington has ample ice for the summer. There are about 320 tons on hand and plants can produce 900 tons daily, meeting 1300 to 1400 ton demand in heat. Prices vary by buyer, from 9 to 30 cents per 100 pounds, with hotels and restaurants paying less. Maine schooners will bring more ice by mid July to replenish stocks.
The funeral for Rear Admiral Charles Wintesid Rae of the Bureau of Steam Engineering will be held at Al Souls Church this Wednesday at 3 oclock. The body will lie in state prior to burial at Arlington National Cemetery at 4 PM. Honorary pallbearers include Acting Navy Secretary Truman H Newbury, Acting War Secretary Gen Oliver, Rear Adm W L Capps, Paymaster General Albert S Kenn Ui, and others. Rae was a former member and leader in several engineering societies and the National Geographic Society.
The Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South Mens Society held its monthly meeting last Tuesday. Officers were elected for next season and a report of a successful year was given. The first gift to Camp Good Will came from two girls who held a fair at Catherine Tonge’s home raising $44. Memorial services will be held for fallen comrades at North Capitol Church Sunday evening May 11.
The National City Bank accepts Union Savings Bank’s bid for 1600 shares a controlling interest at 170 a share. A committee led by Wilton J Lambert will wind up negotiations as the purchase completes. The deal dissolves Washington Exchange Bank, with assets moving to National City in the Fourteenth Street building. National City’s name remains. The combined bank will likely appoint a new board. Drury of National City to resign as president. Deposits total 1.2 million for National City and additional funds for Washington Exchange. The Washington Exchange Bank began in 1906.
Women from the District plan to organize a Washington branch of the National Women’s Auxiliary of the Civic Federation. Leading District women including wives of Cabinet members will participate, with Mrs Ribald Hopkins presiding as committee chair.
The Weather Bureau reports a Western disturbance moved into central areas from the west, bringing widespread rain across Missouri, Mississippi, the Ohio Valley, Lake region, Middle Atlantic, and New England. Temperatures fell sharply in New England and the Middle Atlantic, with rain likely near the Ohio Valley and Lake region. Friday outlook shows rain confined to the Ohio Valley and Lake region, with varied winds along coasts and easterly to northeasterly in various basins. River bulletin notes muddy rivers at Harpers Ferry as of May 1.
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