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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
25
A Vatican backed encyclical gains support from Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders. The report notes appointments to church boards, including trustees and laymen, amid discussions on protecting the church’s interests.
Daniel McMau, cashier of Foster Deposit Trak in Brookeville, confessed a $156 defaulter. Trembling and collapsing, he asked Judge Brad to place him under arrest. The bank sought fines and his confinement. McMath was jailed to await examination.
Actor Raymond Hitch appears before Judge Ra Saishy in New York seeking to review jury minutes and the grand jury indictment. An additional one week adjournment was granted as motions and requests proceed, with a department created and other notices mentioned in court records.
Gilberton mine rescuer Will McCabe hails from Pottsville as crew frees miner after 87 hours trapped without food or water. The trapped man, amid a tense underworld ordeal, was brought to the surface where doctors assess his condition and the town celebrates a dramatic rescue.
Readable fragments describe elaborate precautions around Tauride Palace and delegates as St Petersburg prepares for a major political session. Officials report heightened security, police readiness, and measures to protect attendees and the venue amid looming demonstrations and potential unrest.
A historic royal birth announced Queen Helena’s third daughter Giovanna. The ceremony included artillery salutes and blessings as the infant, named for the 24th daughter of a royal line, was presented amid public and court celebrations.
Washington and Albany politics swirl over Governor Hughes possibly refusing renomination while Woodruff pushes Speaker Wadsworth as his successor. Reported plans include briefing President on the idea and weighing the governor’s best path for the party and next year’s campaign. Wadsworth praised as speaker but lacks broad national experience.
Johnson declares he will not seek the U S presidency and plans to stay focused on Cleveland traction and city issues. He faces pressure from Democrats and national leaders including motion toward the Bryan banquet but reiterates he aims to keep his work at city level.
Special to The Washington Post from Columbus Ohio reports Senator Joseph Benson Foraker intends to announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He would act after Brownsville inquiry and amid talk of anti Taft sentiment in Ohio. Leuitenants say holidays may carry the news and Taft’s prospects remain unsettled.
The Washington Poet reports Senator Nathan Boy Scott of West Virginia chatting about national Republican politics at the Waldorf Astoria. He notes preparations for the Kansas City convention with talk of a spirited fight, mentions Chicago as a preferred option by some, and teases a rotating favorite in the presidential race while signaling Fairbanks as a current interest.
Several members of the Republican national convention outline a plan to form a joint commission of senators and representatives to hold hearings in Washington during winter. The aim is to frame tariff legislation to be introduced in Washington in the next session.
Joseph C. Sibley of this city, now retired from politics, sends a letter from Washington to Roosev elt stating he opposes a third term. He cites Roosevelt’s past declarations and asserts the president will not seek or accept nomination under any circumstance, reflecting distrust in pledges and indicating readiness to respond to public calls if needed.
Authorities report twenty arrests in Warsaw over a sensational plot to sell military documents to Germany. State detectives seized luggage from two train masters and their wives, containing double bottom cases with rail schedules and eight plans detailing train numbers, speeds, and frontier arrivals. The group included railroad officials accused of smuggling information out of Poland. The key figure, M Schischow Campholter, connected with the Warsaw printing plant, allegedly negotiated sale of twenty original Russian fortification maps.
Sation Committeeman William Ward of New York advocated sending an uninstructed delegation to the convention. He warned against a split among governor supporters and anti-Hughes factions and urged New York to avoid binding instructions, stressing precedent for un instructed delegates. He noted not all opposition aligns with a plan to limit anti-Hughes activity.
Des Moines Iowa November 13 Congressman JT Hull chair of the House Military Affairs Committee says Roosevelt will be renominated and elected for four more years. Bryan is the Democratic nominee. Hull foresees a heated campaign with Roosevelt out of the race potentially boosting Cannon. He also predicts no army expansion but higher pay for soldiers.
Michigan delegates debate a plan from Detroit lawyer delegate for jailing nonvoters during the ongoing constitutional convention. The proposal appears in the fourth week of sessions in Lansing as authorities consider civic participation measures.
Mrs G W Ewell of Deer Lodge Morgan County Tennessee reports her husband died by his own hand Tuesday after shooting himself in a Pennsylvania Railroad cab while riding at night. The body will be sent to an undertaker for embalming if no burial arrangements are made, and papers found in his possession await Mrs Ewell’s communication with Maj Sylvester.
Rumor says James J Hill or his associate Heuben E Wells will take over the Rogers works of the American Locomotive Company in Paterson New Jersey. Wells, close to the miller interests, has been at the plant with Yumer to implement Northwestern control over output for the long term. Allegations claim PHIM interests gained control during recent strikes to push this arrangement.
Superintendent Shelton of the Ute Indian Agency denied a Durango rumor of a clash between Utes and U.S. troops. He stated all detained Indians are under arrest at Ship Rock and no further trouble is expected. Troops have arrived to subjugate them. Also noted is a powder and shell shipment moving toward Fort Meade and Gettysburg, Dak from Fort Leavenworth.
Edward Pay son Weston reached the Iroquoia Hotel just before six in the evening and was greeted by a crowd of at least 1000. He spoke from a desk after being lifted there by excited attendees as police cleared a path. Weston plans to resume his journey to the West at dawn.
London nov 18 the shipping gazette reports a probability the Salvation Army will soon own a number of Atlantic steamers in connection with its Canadian emigration schemes its method of working is not approved by the steamship companies
A scattered health office death list includes Blanche Hague and Samuel A Campbell among many names with ages and addresses, while a London note reports the largest drama ball at the Hotel Cecil for Dennis O Sullivan of San Francisco, with PO Connor presiding as guests heard Irish music and speeches on his departure for America.
The Post prints a comprehensive sporting section on pink paper each Sunday. Four pages report baseball, running, trotting, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and every feature of the sporting world with broad coverage.
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