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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
7
10:00 a m session on water resources with opening addresses on conservation of life and health by Dr George M Kaber navigation resources by Prof Emory R Johnson and conservation of power resources by H S Putnam. Followed by a general session at 2 30 p m and a 4:00 p m pardon party for Mrs Roosevelt at the White House grounds.
Governors and business leaders debated the balance of power between state sovereignty and federal authority during a sprawling conference. Key speakers warned that federal courts threaten state laws through injunctions while urging Congress to strip such jurisdiction in cases involving corporations. The gathering discussed forestry, natural resources, and future regional cooperation with plans for a permanent state alliance and broader topics.
A humorous snapshot of regional leaders at a conference highlighting Gov Higgins of Ruode Inland as the youngest, Gov Joe York of Missouri as a dashing contender for Senate, and others like Gov Hoch of Kansas and Gov Poll in the mix. Andrew Carnegie attends as a delegate while Sarah Platt Decker of Colorado is the sole woman delegate.
Gifford Pinchot head of the U S forest service welcomed governors Cabinet members Supreme Court justices and diplomats at an informal White House reception. The 2nd floor library and adjoining rooms were decorated with greenery as Mr Pinchot and Mr Bryan mingled with guests including Gov Folk Gov Johnson and Nebraskan Gov Falk. Mr Wu attracted much attention as he answered questions, while compliments flowed toward Pinchot for his forestry leadership and cordial handling of the event.
Informal gathering at Representative Nicholas Longworth’s Canars home included members of the Ohio delegation and White House conference notes. A luncheon was served as speakers and guests, including several named senators and representatives, exchanged remarks and updates on ongoing sessions. Separately, vessels and a power launch were noted in service plans for Potomac readiness this summer, with various local figures cited. A bankruptcy receivership was appointed for Bryan Co. with a 25,000 bond.
The Buffalo Bills Wid West will present a Holiday at Hinsham with prairie scenes of plainsmen and settlers. Cowboys rope, vaunt horseback feats, and brenches perform high school circus tricks. Bar Thompson trains horses for thrilling acts including a horse leaping a table for diners. The program also features The Battle of Summit Springs and The Great Train Hold Up.
A committee of Washington Chamber of Commerce directors yesterday reviewed applicants for the permanent paid secretary post. Ten candidates remain after narrowing from about thirty, with another meeting Monday to assess qualifications and choose a single nominee to present to the board at its adjourned meeting Thursday. Committee members include D J Callahan John L Weaver WB Hoge and Chapin Grown.
Defense attorneys objected to admitting anonymous letters as evidence in the Hyde Henson Dimond Scheider land fraud trial. Expert J F Shearman testified handwriting shows similarities to Henry P Dimond and that other letters may have been written on one typewriter. Photographs of the letters were shown to explain the conclusions. Mount Vernon Seminary class of 1908 will graduate May 2 at the New Willard with diplomas for those who finish the course.
Hany P Stanford reported a Wednesday night apartment entry to police. A diamond ring valued at 125 dollars and two diamond scarf pins were stolen. Central office detectives seek Emmett Parish and Nelson Jenkins, two described as negroes, believed wanted in Richmond Virginia for murder and believed to be in this city.
Samuel Kimberly of American Ice Company says Washington enjoys ample stock with 320 tons on hand and four plants totaling over 900 tons daily capacity. Demand can reach 1300 to 1400 tons in peak heat, with ice price set by daily purchases. small households pay about 49 cents per hundred pounds, hotels and restaurants pay 25 to 30 cents, retailers 15 to 30 cents. The current storage and output should cover needs until mid July when Maine schooners return.
The funeral for Rear Admiral Charles Wintesid Rae of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, Navy Department, who died at his home on Jefferson Place, will be held this afternoon at All Souls Church at 3 oclock. The body will lie in state at the church before burial at Arlington Cemetery at 4 PM. Invitations to act as honorary pallbearers have been issued to high-ranking officials including Acting Secretary of the Navy Truman H. Newbury, Acting Secretary of War Gen Oliver, Rear Admiral W. Cowles, Rear Admiral W. L. Capps, Pay Master General Albert S Kenn, Capt Albert P. Dixon, and others. Rae was a member and leader in several professional societies.
The Methodist Men of Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South held their monthly meeting last Tuesday night. The program featured a reading, a stump speech, a recitation, and Civil War reminiscences. Honorary members Rey W Locke and R P Hobson were elected. Officers were elected after intermission with DC Chambers as president and other posts filled. The next meeting is set for September. First gifts for Camp Good Will include $44 from Anna Grove and Catherine Tonge. Memorial services for deceased comrades to be held at North Capitol Street MEX Church May 11.
National City Bank agreed to purchase 1600 shares controlling interest at 170 dollars a share from Union Savings Bank, liquidating Washington Exchange Bank and absorbing its assets. The deal creates a new combined institution in the Fourteenth Street building with National City retaining its name, while directors resign and reform. EB Quincy Smith of Union Savings likely to be elected president. National City deposits about 1.2 million, Washington Exchange deposits not stated. The bank began operations October 4, 18%.
Women of the district plan to organize a Washington branch of the National Women Auxiliary of the Civic Federation. Mrs Ribald Hopkins will preside as chairman of the organizing committee, with leading district women including several wives of Cabinet members attending.
The Weather Bureau reports a Western disturbance moving from the Missouri to the Ohio and Lake region with widespread rain across the Missouri and Mississippi Valleys and New England. Temperatures show a sharp fall in New England and the Middle Atlantic with cooler readings elsewhere. Winds are light to fresh, mainly northeasterly in the Middle Atlantic and Lower Lakes, variable along other coasts. Rain likely in the Ohio and Lake regions. storms warn for Lakes Michigan and Superior. River bulletin notes both rivers muddy at Harpers Ferry.
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