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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
10
Fragmented reports trace Johnsons big vote in Harrisburg as Bryan gains edge statewide. Southern counties of Alabama oppose Nebraskans bid while Br yan’s Birmingham route prompts calls for tallies on delegates. Conflicting lines from Denver and Philadelphia reflect party divisions ahead of Denver convention.
Autopsies on seven unidentified bodies exhumed from Mrs Belle Gunness's private burial reveal one is a woman linked to the professor, her foster daughter, and the teacher and his wife who vanished after the murder. The investigation touches California flight and a threatening letter to a prosecutor.
Roosevelt fears a move to frame a convention platform omitting radical principles. He worries Burrows Mallory selections favor anti Taft leaders and could repeat 1864 precedent to block his influence. Allies signal displeasure at subcommittee picks as Chicago gears up for next month’s convention.
Special to The Washington Post from New York May 18 Capt Samuel Samuels, famed for directing the Dreadnought, the fastest packet to sail the seas, and commander of the Henriettta yacht in the 18th century ocean race, died at eighty five in Brooklyn hospital from an embolism. He was once president of the Marine Journal. Denver Cole May 18 G A Finkelnberg, who resigned as judge of the U.S. District Court at St. Louis in 1907, died today in this city. Prices dropped in May reductions at Johnson Bros. 1812 F st.
Special to The Washington Port Chicago May 18. Corn prices surged to a record on the board of trade as James A Patten spurred Armour to cover shortages and broke the corner. Armour and Brandt Walker, heavy players in Wall Street, were named among major losers as Patten kept the market firm at the opening and forced prices to 76 to 78 cents amid a wide scramble for grain and delinquencies.
Southern Railway general counsel A P Thom underwent a surgical operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Prof Finner, who performed the operation, said Thom is doing nicely and declined to disclose the nature of the procedure.
Reports from Corinto claim President Cabrera of Guatemala faces unrest as Special Minister Bustillo of Honduras is sentenced to death and the Mexican legation sheltering him is ringed by Guatemalan troops. Alleged funds totaling 22000 pesos from Zelaya and a Honduran named Gomez were sent to Gio Guatemala to finance a conspiracy, with brutal lashings reported for several individuals.
Preston Gibson relays Joseph Letter's Chicago visit past day, predicting Taft will be Republican nominee but unlikely to win. He says Johnson of Minnesota gains support, especially among northern Democrats, and could be elected if nominated. Letter cites Johnson as pro-business, anti-centralization, favoring enforced law, with strong Western backing. The piece notes Bryan sentiment exists but Johnson appeal to conservatives grows, suggesting Democratic victory hinges on presidential choice and congressional balance.
Special to The Washington Peat New York May 18 claims by A N Ridgley alias Ridgleys Financial Forecast that he forewarned a stock boom on Southern Pacific. Defendants James R Keene, Talbot J Taylor, James B Taylor, and Texhall Keene named in a suit for 20900 dollars. Ridgley alleges 1000 clients relied on his forecast before 1902 and that SP rose from 68 to 100 due to his circular. He seeks jury award for services.
The Post reports larger paid advertising in its Sunday issues, stating that May 17 1908 and May 19 1907 editions show 57 more advertising columns than rivals. It claims The Post carried more paid ads than two other Sunday papers combined.
Venezuelan plague reports confirmed by American Minister W. W. Russell on arrival in New York. He cites widespread bubonic plague in Venezuela, quarantine measures by Trinidad and Colombia, and dangerous spread via ports to Curacao and Puerto Cabello. He notes strained Venezuela US relations and military loyalty amid the crisis.
The American consul Thomas P Moffatt at La Guaira Venezuela remains quarantined as the Venezuelan government blocks his move to Porto Cabello. The State Department had authorized leave but quarantine restrictions prevented departure. A gunboat was dispatched to remove Mr Moffatt from La Guaira with limited risk.
Special to The Washington West Albany NY May 18 President Roose velt favors abolition of rare track betting and spoke to visitors saying he supports anti race track gambling bills. Senator Agnew quoted the President as urging action to avert a fall campaign issue in New York State. Republican leaders warned that such word could sway postponed race track legislation and favor a party victory.
In clear conditions the Atlantic fleet leaves San Francisco en route to Puget Sound and various ports. The carrier division moves along the coast to allow Northern California and Oregon residents a chance to view the ships. Port Townsend and Bremerton visits follow before a San Francisco dock and a world cruise restart.
Miss Bertha Vanderhilt assistant in Princeton University library disappeared last Wednesday. Her body was located today in the Rarit an Canal near Princeton by campers William Barke and Jo Millwood Lake. No sign of foul play, few facial scars, possible drowning while fording the stream under the canal aqueduct. Parents reside in Amsterdam New York. Reward offered.
Edward Carpenter a New York millionaire died at a Vanderbilt villa on the Biltmore estate. For five days and nights his wife with Christian Scientists tried to resurrect him while doctors urged embalming. She locked herself with the corpse and, by a ruse, had the body spirited away to Savannah, Georgia.
May 18 Philadelphia speakers including Willam Jennings Bryan urged opposition to naval arms race arguing for restraint and avoiding costly escalation. Brower of the United States Life StyleS warned of piecemeal arms growth and pension costs tied to army and navy funding amid calls to prevent national debt growth.
A Boston woman believed to be Miss Emma MacCroshi fell or was knocked into an air shaft on the fourth floor of the Abingdon Square Hotel in New York. The body was discovered late Sunday after she spoke with the hotel clerk about work as a nurse.
Admiral Arent Schuyler Crowninshield III underwent nose surgery at Opiscenal Hospital last week. Although the operation seemed successful a long standing series of illnesses worsened his recovery and he collapsed today. His wife has remained at his side since admission about ten days ago.
In Sault Ste Marie on May 18 two men died and $8000 in property was destroyed by fire at the Lake Superior Corporation power house. Albert E Walsa, 24, superintendent of the dynamo room, was fatally shocked trying to extinguish the blaze. Edward Gray, also 24, assistant, leapt into the canal after his clothing caught fire.
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