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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
3
Cardinal Gibbons endorses the papal encyclical as a step to protect church interests. Archbishop Ryan elected. three laymen named trustees among new board members. Vatican action urged to address dangers facing the church and its missions.
Daniel McMau cashier of Foster Deposit Trak in Brookeville confessed a $156 defaulter. Trembling and near collapse he implored Judge Brad to arrest him. He asked to be jailed rather than fined or released, then sank and pleaded for detention as the bank sought examination dull. The sheriff was called as the bank’s case moved to grand jury.
Actor Raymond Hitchcock appears in New York court before Judge Ra Saishy seeking access to jury minutes and a further one week adjournment of proceedings on the indictment. The hearing updates include requests related to trial terms and related court actions.
Gilberton miner Will McCabe escaped death after 87 hours trapped beneath his own mine. Rescuers heard tapping and clawing signals from the tomb in the Traper mine near Pottsville as air and nourishment ran low. He was finally removed alive, changed position since the incident, and praised the tireless effort of rescuers as hope for further relief reached the surface.
Report describes elaborate measures to guard Tauride Palace and delegates ahead of a major opening session. Officials vow strict protection and reinforced police presence while tensions rise over protests and potential disruptions during the assembly.
An uncertain historical note reports the birth of a daughter to Queen Helena, naming Giovanna as the infant. The event is described amid references to royal ceremonies and a gun salute, with later notes on lineage and succession.
Washington and Albany debate Hughes renomination and the gubernatorial race. Woodruff backs Wadsworth as Hughes successor while President’s view and party needs shape the decision. Wadsworth praised as speaker but lacks broader political experience.
Johnson, mayoral incumbent seeking re election amid Democratic noise, rebuffs a national presidential bid. Cleveland crowds, Kansas City gatherings, and Hoosevelt era debates frame the scramble as Johnson declares he will not run for president and focuses on local tram fare and city traction issues.
Special to The Washington Post from Columbus Ohio reports Senator Joseph Benson Foraker plans to seek the Republican presidential nomination atop the Brownsville investigation committee’s momentum. His camp claims a holiday announcement, with Lydia Tenaita and others predicting a bold political move despite Taft’s fading prospects and intraparty divisions.
Senator Nathan Scott of West Virginia tips Uncle Joe Cannon while noting Taft is not a decisive front runner. He says he favors a new candidate daily and mentions Fairbanks as this week’s choice amid talks of a strong Kansas City convention fight.
Several Republican National Convention members outline a plan to form a joint commission of Senators and Representatives in Washington. The panel would take testimony and perform steps to frame tariff legislation to be introduced in Congress in the winter session.
Joseph C Sibley of Sibley Iowa, living in Washington DC, writes that Roosevelt will not seek or accept a third term. The letter reiterates Roosevelt’s past statements rejecting any nomination. Sibley cites trust in Roosevelt’s integrity and notes critics misread his position.
Authorities said twenty people were arrested in Warsaw in a sensational plot to sell and smuggle military documents to Germany. State detectives seized luggage from two train masters on the Vistula line and eight maps detailing Russian fortifications and train operations. The cache included schedules, capacities, and frontier arrival hours. The ring focused on smuggling information out of Poland.
William Ward of New York states it would please the administration if New York sends an uninstructed delegation to the convention. He warns against a split between governor supporters and opponents and cautions limiting activity to securing delegates instructed for another candidate. Ward favors unity and conformity with anti Hughes circle plans.
Des Moines Iowa Nov 13 Congressman JT Hull head of the House Military Affairs Committee after a Washingon conference with the President said Roosevelt will be renominated and elected to four more years Bryan will be the Democratic nominee The country will see the hottest campaign in history The trend is toward Roosevelt while St Hughes may carry New York Hull predicts Cannon has a good chance for the nomination Hull doubts more officers will be added but pay for soldiers will rise.
Lansing mid May 13 The fourth week of the Michigan constitutional convention features Detroit lawyer Delegate Harbour proposing a plan to jail nonvoters as a measure within the convention proceedings. The proposal is one of several controversial ideas debated by delegates during this session.
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. The body will be sent for burial if Myrtle details confirm, with embalming awaiting Mrs Ewell’s communication to Maj Sylvester.
Report claims James J Hill or Northwestern forces will control American Locomotive Company Rogers works through Heuben E Wells with Wells present at the plant. Yumer named as a top locomotive builder ally expected to assume control long term. PHIM interests allegedly shifted control during the recent strike.
Ute Indian Agency Superintendent Shelton denied a Durango report of a fight between eastern Utes and U.S. troops. He said all involved are under arrest at Ship Rock and no further trouble is expected. Troops sent to subdue them have arrived, with fort Leavenworth supply shipments en route to Gettysburg.
Aged pedestrian Edward Pay son Weston arrives in Buffalo after a 36 mile trek despite a 40 mph gale. A crowd of about 1000 greets him at the Iroquoia Hotel where he gives a brief speech from a desk cleared by police. Weston will press on to the west at dawn, having endured fatigue but remaining in good spirits.
London Nov 18 The Shipping Gazette notes a likely Salvation Army takeover of several Atlantic steamers linked to its Canadian emigration plans. The move faces disapproval from major steamship companies as its operating method draws scrutiny.
Health office record lists multiple deaths and ages from Washington DC to Baltimore and Staunton Virginia. Entries name Blanche Hague 36 Samuel A Campbell 6 years Nolita Wise 1 year and many others, with residences and hospital affiliations. The document closes with a London farewell banquet for Dennis O Sullivan of San Francisco hosted at the Hotel Cecil with PO Connor presiding and Irish musicians contributing.
The Sunday Post Sporting Section is printed on pink paper and fills four pages with the latest in baseball, running, trotting, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and all major sports.
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