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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
10
An unnamed wealthy New York man, not bitten by a dog, contracts hydrophobia while treating a wound from a pet terrier. Doctors warn he will die within days, though he travels, arranges his affairs, and shows moments of pale hope before the grim prognosis shifts with the disease.
In Richmond Virginia on May 19 a four year old boy wandered to a stream followed by his faithful setter. The dog dragged the child from the stream then returned home foaming and vomiting. Mrs McAllister feared rabies and the husband killed the dog. The child was later found safe and crying for his parents. The dog's grave was flower covered.
In Storrsburg and Columbia County Pennsylvania, factions led by Col James Guffey and Bryanites clash over whether the four delegates at large to the Denver national convention will be bound by instructions to vote for William Jennings Bryan. Col Guffey asserts a two to one margin. Bryanites seek an unfettered. Robert W. Irwin briefly holds Hamilton’s proxy before withdrawal. P A O’Boyle named potential permanent chair by Guffey allies. Bryanites back William T. Ireisy for chair as convention opens.
Lencon May 1 The Gazette reports an unusual consular withdrawal affecting the United States consul at Chur ce Edward Island. The notice is dated May 15 from the foreign office. Five Hundred Dollars Reward. Read The Washington Post want columns. Page 16 for further information.
The will filed for probate in New York on May 19 governs Francis Kinney who died April 44. The estate exceeds 2,000,000 dollars with 5.00 trust income to Bridget Gallagher and 50,300 to Joel for a son. Warren Morris and Beatrice receive life incomes from trusts, and the residuary estate is divided among Beatrice, Warren, and Morris.
Four children at Winton Place School in Cincinnati were bitten by a mad dog that chased them into the yard during Marching time. Principal W H M add u x fatally struck the animal with a halibut and killed it to prevent further injuries. Injured children Willie Mardoux Ada Glattery George Bowler and William Meek were treated by a physician and had wounds cauterized.
George Edward Sterry, 72, head of Weaver & Sterry Co and director of Princeton Theological Seminary, was shot in his private New York office. His son, George E Sterry Jr., 43, also shot himself after leaving a confession blaming the planned June 3 marriage to Miss Mabel Briggs Blaikie, a schoolteacher forty years his junior. The family, prominent socially, faced dramatic tragedy with no witnesses to the crime.
Tokyo and Washington move to end immigration tension as Japan and the United States sign a convention to protect patents and designs and curb labor influx. Senate action expected. officials note improved relations and tighter frontier controls with Mexico and Canada.
Selfridge Trials at Hammondsport show Baldwin's White Wing rising from ground for 210 feet in 6.5 seconds and 100 feet in 2 seconds at three feet elevation, landing with no gear damage. A second flight reaches 240 feet at twenty feet altitude before a rough field landing. Aerial Experiment Association sees strong engine power and air control, needing navigator input for longer flights.
New York May 12 Members of the former board of managers of the New York Cotton Exchange and the revision committee were subpoenaed to appear before the Federal grand jury today. They are expected to be questioned about methods of grading cotton deliverable on the exchange. Herbert Knox Smith noted that New York committees often include large operators in the west and futures interests.
Special from Chicago reports May 19 that corn jumped to 73 cents, near the year’s high and among the highest in board of trade history. Patrick Patten and the syndicate, with W. E. H. Bartlett, are squeezing J Ogden Armour, who is among the largest short sellers, amid a crowded pit and eager spectators. Patten’s group reportedly holds about 6,000,000 bushels of cash corn and substantial oats.
Cunard officials say Brig. Gen. Charles A. Whittier USA retired died from heart failure on the Mauretania during the voyage from New York. Some passengers dispute, alleging scalding in a bath, but the claim lacks confirmation.
Olympia reports an acting governor says he revoked the extradition warrant for Robert W. Fullerton a young millionaire. He claims he did not know the later rule requiring a preliminary arrest and later learned Fullerton had no hearing in the state before being taken to California where a new warrant was issued by a New York agent.
The article reports internal party strife over the temporary chairmanship at the Republican National Convention. Indiana Senator Beveridge criticizes the subcommittee’s choice of Senator Burrows, alleging a plan to sideline President Roosevelt and Taft supporters. Other senators, including Dolliver, defend the selection, while factions threaten floor battles and potential reversals to back a candidate aligned with the President.
John E. McGaughey former county commissioner aged fifty five shot himself after his name was linked to a bribery scandal involving Atlas Engine Works. His son discovered him with a revolver in hand and blood on the pillow. McGaughey denied knowledge of bribe payments while Spafford denied receiving funds.
Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt vows to pursue her child's portion of the Vanderbilt millions, rejecting a reported $1.5 million settlement offer. The long court battle cites evidence from a wide array of witnesses including a valet, maid, detectives, and a Virginia-based witness, with prospects of Alfred Vanderbilt remarrying and complications over securities valued at the time of the couple's discord.
Knapp and Neill ruled they cannot intervene in the Chester Pa trolley dispute under the Erdman act. They found the traction company does not engage in interstate commerce, as the Chester Wilmington line is effectively run by two firms split at the state line, leaving mediators without authority to adjust the controversy.
Doctor Horace Deeble fifty seven years old is seriously injured after slipping in the Astoria apartments hallway last night about 8 30 he fell against the iron frame around the elevator shaft injuring his hip and bruising his head at Emergency Hospital doctors could not yet determine the full extent of his injuries.
King Edward will spend a week in Russia meeting Emperor and Empress at St Petersburg and London. He is to sail from Portsmouth around May 25 after President Fallieres visits London. This marks his first meeting with the Emperor since acceding the throne, last occurring at Emperor Alexander's funeral in 1834.
New York dated May 19 report alleges high Washington officials conspired to seize Senator Platt's love letters to Miss Wood. A Miller signed statement, read in Wood's divorce suit, claims Wynne and Loeb orchestrated the scheme to leverage the letters, with a newspaper scandal used to pressure settlement. Wood testified Miller prepared the statement and claimed its authenticity.
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