26 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1907
Page
1
Unclear text shows Kittredge and Gamble in political maneuvering over state roles. Mentions drawing lots or coins to decide awards or offices. Several garbled names suggest a chaotic posturing sequence with Rosevelt and others involved.
In a bustling Northwest political scene, Senator Gambie navigates a contested power struggle involving James D. Elliott, Kittridge, and presidential maneuvers. The exchange hints at a dramatic pushback against confirmations and a curious White House lottery metaphor as lawmakers grapple with influence and loyalty. Additionally, an Oriental rug sale is announced in Bodook Street, with public auction details under LPB customs supervision.
Veteran walker Edward Payson Weston, about seventy, covers sixty nine miles from midnight to morning then continues toward Chicago. Crowds greet him at La Porte and Mishawawlet as he advances, aided by Smith and a passing carriage. officials plan a reception in Chicago.
Paris reports a Lisbon dispatch asserting false Portugal unrest news has been exaggerated by foes of Premier Franco. The Vatican source notes no agitation in Portugal and that royal family members and commoners alike reject rumors. The message says Franco's dictatorship is seen as necessary to end local party tyranny.
Alamosa Colorado reports a chaotic scene as Lalite Rod Rodriguez, a government forest reserve agent from Espanola New Mexico, set fire to Palma Hotel and stabbed four men. City Marshal John Baumesher attempted arrest. the marshal shot and killed Rodriguez. The event left four men seriously injured.
Clinton State Bank is robbed of $8200 in coins and gold as two men force entry after closing. They lock officials in the vault, escape via hotel room, leaving $1600 in silver behind. A posse searches the area while officials seek help to free trapped clerks.
A pistol flash and a fatal shooting occurred on Degraw Street Brooklyn at dawn. Police found Frank Bach factory box maker at 96 Degraw Street with a brain wound. Giovanni Pelleletti of 74 Van Brunt Street was detained as a suspicious person and questioned.
In Rome the abbot president of the English Benedictines, Rev Francis Aidan Saagnep, revising the Vulgate, was jostled by a group in the street. He restrained his anger as one member spat in his face and he walked away.
In cooperation with the Retail Trade Committee of the Chamber of Commerce the Washington Post will publish It Pays to Trade in Washington editions on Wednesday November 27 and Sunday December 1 Advertisers should send copy to the office at least one day before publication The Washington Post circulation in the vicinity is noted as greater than any other local newspaper.
Washington Post reports Louis Straus a mining stock broker died of cyanide poisoning at his home as detectives attempted to arrest him on forged bills of lading worth about 7500. The scene at 18 West Twenty Third Street included a bottle of cyanide and a woman's scream as authorities confronted Straus.
Populist leader Thomas E Watson will meet President Roosevelt on December 3 to urge a Jeffersonian Democrat view on banking reform. He argues for government guarantees of bank deposits via postal savings and criticizes Bryan's plan to guarantee deposits as dangerous and impractical. Watson also attacks national banks and cites figures like Harriman and Kuhn, Loh subsequently pressing for a reform aligned with greenback principles.
Siberia Nov 2 The train carrying Secretary Taft and party narrowly avoided derailment near Chita when a switch was discovered in the wrong position one minute before the engine passed An employee closed the switch preventing disaster The party attended a formal dinner and Capr indesko spoke of Taft’s courtesy and safety of the trip during a short address after dining.
Spacial to The Barking-on Post Fl Paso Tex reports a Mexican leper from Guayamas, a nine year and a half journey to Europe for a cure, has returned well. He traveled with four of Ramon Corral’s daughters and plans to visit his country home near Guayamas. He left to board a steamer after paying for state room accommodations to avoid destruction.
A Baltimore woman shot and killed Mrs. Sallie Brown after learning of her husband’s affair. The gunman surrendered to police at Southern station, grieving over the failed reconciliation attempt. The husband, a Baltimore and Ohio engineer, had a long affair with Mrs Brown, widow Mrs Brown’s three children are cared for by an aid society.
A fragment recounts Set John W Crawford secretary to Admiral Dewey noting that in 1837 Crawford formed a home night school with four youths from Vineland. Members included Clarence York who became secretary to Chief Justice Fulbright, Frank Barney who rose to assistant secretary to McKinley and Roosevelt, and Edgar Gay who served as secretary to Secretary of War Lemmmant.
San Francio chief Dinan is suspended after being reduced to corporal and placed on leave while conspiracy and perjury charges are pursued. Trials include testimony on Mrs Annie Mt. Bradley insanity related to the shooting of Senator Brown, with debate over a letter Bradley wrote and courtroom emotions visible as the defense and prosecution present their cases.
An attorney argues Mrs Bradley’s political involvement signals abnormal mental state. Annie Adams asserts a letter suffice to justify removal. Dr Evans and Dr Hilts testify today on alleged cognitive decline and influence on public life.
A torn letter recovered in a hotel room is pieced together showing messages from Annie Adams Maud Adams and others. It mentions love, defense and publication requests to Mrs Lufkin or Mrs Corey. Dr Wilfred M Barton provides expert testimony on the writer’s state of mind.
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