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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
14
Ohio Senator Foraker defends dignity of the present office and outlines his platform. He argues against the rate bill, recounting perceived disasters from government action and linking recent financial distress to its passage. He asserts business morality requires high standards and opposes legislation that hampers enterprise.
A statement where Foraker declines a dual candidacy, thanks committees for support, and asserts his readiness to submit judgments to constituents. He vows no veto or act will contradict the highest moral standards and notes businessmen’ moral standing in guiding free enterprise without excessive government restraint.
The article outlines political contention over holding multiple offices, party loyalty, and the duties of incumbents. It discusses the debate on constitutional authority, federal responsibilities, and economic policy, including taxation, debt, and interstate commerce. The piece references the Brownsville matter and calls for responsible fiscal management and efficient government. It also notes an auction at Slann Galleries with mahogany furniture and other items.
Testimony shows Lieut Roelker and Lieut Adams were drinking after a dance when Sutton, quarrelled with comrades, fought a dupe, and then tried to disarm Sutton. Roelker’s pistol discharged twice, wounding him, before Sutton fatally shot himself. The three officers were at the Naval Academy. Roelker is a former midshipman and son of Engineer HS Roelker USN.
Four men armed with corn knives waylaid a car near Burlington New Jersey driving a party of three. They forced a woman to surrender valuables and robbed a man of 35 dollars before fleeing when another automobile approached.
Camden inmate John Snell, a fortune teller, was stabbed in the abdomen in the county jail by Frederick Stewart after a quarrel over 14 cents. Snell died several hours later at Cooper Hospital from internal hemorrhage. Stewart, also a prisoner, fled the scene but was restrained. Warrington Grant aided in subduing the assailant.
Prosperity returns as banks reopen, railroads hire, and construction restarts from Kansas to Atlantic. Factories resume, steel mills, glass works, and cement plants restart. railroad earnings rise and savings accounts loosen. Rebound cited in New York and nationwide with notable gains in paper, wool, and knit goods sectors.
Advertisers must have all class ahed and display ads revised at this office before 8 o clock Saturday evening for the Sunday issue The Washington Post boasts the largest circulation in Washington and beyond among daily papers.
May reopen Knickerbocker Trust Company with Saterlee committee guiding. Depositors to be paid 20 percent of deposits immediately in surplus certificates bearing 4 percent interest, to be retired as surplus grows. Shareholders to raise 24 million. 70 percent of deposits to be covered by negotiable deposit certificates. 5 percent paid off quarterly. Committee led by Herbert Laterleeson and J F Morgan counsel says resume should begin soon.
Special to The Washington Foot Bristol Tennessee: two women residents of a boarding house attempted suicide together by taking chloride of mercury. Grace Howard remains in precarious condition. others are recovering as physicians treat their condition. A suicidal mania is noted in the neighborhood with additional recent attempts.
Boston finance committee reports city net debt at 171 945. 7% higher than prior estimate and an implied tax burden of about 10 percent of market value on each property. The finding increases per capita debt to 18 and prompts a public sale of general household and office goods this morning at Sloane Street.
Berlin reports socialist leader Herr Bebel accused high German circles of criminal vice in the Harden-Camarilla case. He cited princes and nobles as victims and noted suicides tied to blackmail. War minister and chancellor commented, denying a formal Camarilla, while investigations found no proof of widespread orgies. He urged caution amid calls for reform and stronger international police.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs met to address the Brownsville Texas riot of August 13, 1906. They adjourned without proceeding with major business and planned to reconvene Monday. The panel will seek information on how many discharged soldiers re enlisted under the discharge order modification.
Representative Albert Douglas of Ohio urges creation of commissioners of accident assigned to each district to investigate every rail crash and report on prevention. The plan aims to increase safety for travelers and railroad workers through thorough, immediate inquiries.
Distinguished guests including President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted Amador State guests and Panama’s president at a White House dinner. Diplomats, cabinet members, judiciary, and military officers attended a formal evening reception in the Blue Room and East Room. The scene combined strict protocol with marked informality as hosts circulated among attendees and notable figures from Washington society mingled in elegant attire.
Government experts and defense present mental health testimony as the Brown murder trial moves toward opening today. Prosecutors argue sanity while the defense Upholds an insanity plea. A former pastor testifies that the defendant threatened Brown’s safety and suffered an obsession described as being possessed.
The court largely accepts the defense prayer on mental condition arguing if the defendant at the crime time suffered an alc a perverted and deranged state rendering her incapable of distinguishing right from wrong or acting under will, the jury should acquit. District Attorney Baker acquiesced to the instruction.
The Bradley murder trial in the Utah State case nears its end as prosecution and defense prepare closing arguments. Assistant DA Turner will sum up for two hours, Robert Wells for one hour, followed by George Hoover and Judge Powers in the final address for the defense and district attorney Baker for the government. The jury is to be charged late Monday as witnesses and alienists present conflicting views on Mrs. Bradley’s sanity at the time of Arthur Brown’s shooting.
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