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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1910
Page
1
The battle centers on committee resolutions with the forces aiming to dominate. Progressives debate allowing Colonel to name the platform rather than district caucuses. Sentiment drifts toward Stimson for governor as Sherman promises speeches tomorrow and Colone l pledges remarks tomorrow.
Former President Hoover proclaims we will beat them to a razzle at Saratoga while stressing deference to majority will. Vice President Sherman asserts he will speak tomorrow if the convention wills it and that the majority is his sole boss.
Mentioned for governor H. L. Stimson of New York toward whom progressive sentiment appears to be tending Frederick J. Stesna of Wyoming County and Representative William Bennet of New York who is disinclined to withdraw in favor of an Ip State man.
At Saratoga on September 26 TR told cheering crowds they would beat rivals to a frazzle while addressing supporters in Troy and Oneida County leaders praised the gathering. Vice President Sherman responded to Roosevelt’s remarks and vowed to speak tomorrow in the convention amid a tense GOP fight in the Empire State.
The piece describes a fierce battle at a Saratoga convention between the old guard led by Barnes and others and the Roosevelt led nationalists seeking to make Col Roosevelt temporary chairman and push the new nationalism into the Republican creed. It notes expected support and the likely steam roller tactic to sideline old guard figures, with a detailed look at committee control plans and intra party tensions. The report cites taft taft taft and a New York county committee lieutenant charge against Wittum Ward, signaling deep factional strife.
New York Sept 26 The World prints Hearst Paris interview. He supports progressive principles through a new party or with any sincere progressive, favors Taft over Roosevelt, praising Taft as calm and effective while Roosevelt provokes windy disturbances. He argues Taft would advance progressives without harming legitimate business.
A sharp late night clash at the Republican State committee meeting in Baratoga centers on J. Sherman’s slated temporary chairmanship. William Barnes Jr and Herbert Parsons press for proof of Griscom’s charges while a faction backs Sherman amid accusations of misrepresentation.
Special to The Washington som Providence R I Sept. 2 Mrs Margar etta J Rout wife of Fred H Rout committed death by own action today at their home 2 Hope street by inhaling illuminating gas She was Rout’s third wife His first wife left for New York with a child years ago His second wife killed herself and their year old baby at 518 Hope street near the new house Five days before marriage she reportedly fell and may have brain injury A note to her husband read Forgive me Fred dear but I can’t help it
At the White House a cabinet house party focused on work with members moving luggage in the morning. Taft and advisers debated Supreme Court appointments, mentioning Hughes for Chief Justice and Sutherland Lindabury Pitman and Swayze as possibilities. Alaska wireless stations and eight hour Panama zone labor topics were discussed amid plans for departmental reorganization and economy.
Mrs Estella Ecker Stewart and her daughter Ferne were forcibly evicted from a Montclair New Jersey mansion bought by her stepdaughter Mrs William Leeds widow of the tin plate king for her father W C Stewart. Authorities say disputes with his wife prompted the action while the elder Stewart had moved to live with daughter in New Jersey and Mrs Leeds allegedly ordered the eviction. Mr Stewart was once a wealthy Ohio banker.
Two men die and twelve more fall ill with a malignant typhoid fever linked to lobster salad served at a September 7 dinner by the Centre Nous Club honoring patrolman John Kelly in Elizabeth New Jersey. Richard F. McMahon, a printer, died after four days of illness, followed by John Sullivan, a brakeman, twelve hours later as the outbreak rapidly spreads among attendees.
Vienna reports Galician heirs of Alfred Lonsdale of New York seek to establish a $20,000,000 estate claim. They allege Lonsdale used the name Isaac Glitzenstein, left no will, and had no U.S. relatives. Brother Joseph Glitzenstein and other Polish relatives press claims. New York executors reportedly offered a compromise. Claimants plan to travel to New York in October.
Caspar S. Crowninshield American consul at Naples died today in Naples. Appointed from the District of Columbia he served first at Castellamare di Stabia in 1906 and then Naples. He was son of the late Rear Admiral A Crowninshield and married in Naples Grace Snelling of New York. He aided relief work after the Messina earthquake and received a Naples city testimonial.
Dublin Georgia September 26 T J Pritchett president of the Dublin Banking Company and head of the Georgia Warehouse and Compress Company killed himself in his sleep about 7 am after a period of despondency. He carried life insurance of 100000 taken in the last eighteen months and officials say financial trouble did not appear to be the cause.
Health authorities detain the steam ship Grosser Kurfurst arriving from Bremen and Cherbourg after a crew member shows severe intestinal illness. Bacteriological tests proceed, with results due tomorrow morning. In Rome four Asiatic cholera cases are reported, one fatal, tracing to Naples. Budapest records 28 cases and 11 deaths in 48 hours. Last baseball coupon deadline noted for October contest.
At a national Catholic charities gathering in McMahon Hall, Rev Dr Joseph W Melody condemned McKims proposed Osler type removal of defectives as inhuman and contrary to Christian morals. He warned against atavism and urged recognition of natural rights of dependents amid debates on state aid and church involvement. Reports from many states praised fairness of state charities toward Catholics and Judge De Courcay urged diocesan conferences.
A terse item notes a duel fight to test pluck, with sparse details on participants or outcome. The short entry appears among a list of page headlines and brief items in the issue’s index.
Prince von Buelow, former imperial chancellor, was thrown from his horse at Norderney Prussia while riding back to quarters. He sustained a shoulder injury.
A touring car and a street car collide at Thirteenth and G streets northwest. Wilbur C. Jones, 22, a junior partner in Darnall & Jones, is seriously injured with brain concussion and head lacerations. total damage about 6000 dollars. Motorman H Bell and several passengers are shaken but not seriously hurt. Traffic tied up for over half an hour as repairs were made.
Clarence B. Hight of the Colorado building acted quickly when his car neared Massachusetts avenue. He steered away from a head on collision, crashing into a tree and wrecking his auto. He received a severe shock but was not seriously hurt. a child in the other car escaped unharmed.
In Avondale, twelve miles west of New Orleans, two masked robbers boarded the Southern Pacific train after departure at nine o clock and secured several batches of registered mail. No attempt was made to rob passengers, and the incident occurred near New Orleans, Louisiana.
A New York observer notes Gaynor will seek a 10th term, saying a pledge could not stop voters from choosing him. Havens's followers push to bar him by enlisting allies and questioning Hearst support. The piece laments assassin sympathy not easing a tough campaign.
Mayor Gaynor of New York denounces any pledge to seek the governor’s nomination while urging for an up-to-date, capable candidate. James F. Havens of Rochester, Thomas N. Osborne of Auburn, and William Sulzer of New York weigh in as various Democratic figures navigate the 1890s political landscape.
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