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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
1
The Bernalillo County Republicans held a harmonious convention to restore the party to rank and file, remove disturbing elements, and present a solid front for the November election. The county organization aims to renew the old Republican majority in New Mexico's banner county.
A large Republican convention in Bik's theater endorsed Governor Curry and instructed delegates for Andrews. The gathering formed a county party organization, elected temporary officers, and pledged unity to back Curry and Andrews in Santa Fe. Delegates from every precinct participated, and harmony aims guided the proceedings.
A list of designated delegates for Sernalillo County to the Santa Fe convention appears with names including Manuel Neaffield J Springer J Newell J Porterfield T A Duran Masimo Chaayes RG Greentleag John Bortadaile BA Woodford J R Attimija B Jefva Peix Paes KB and others. The fragmented text also mentions Tark Bronvisoe and Cushman in connection with the delegation.
The county convention adjourned and appointed a central committee. The body met in the Duileding at organization time with most members present. Nominations for chairman were discussed and W H Matina was elected secretary with FE Geet named treasurer. The committee adjourned after a brief session.
In Tucumcari New Mexico on April 14 the county convention selected an uninstructed delegation for the state party. The slate includes W. Puchanin Charles Koby Ay B. Montansy and others as reported from the public meeting.
Priests from St. Tent Face College of Winnipeg and Judge Pradhomie discovered the skeletal remains of Jean Haptiste Pe La Veewadrve and Father Adineau along with nineteen French youths in the northwest angle of a lake near Winnipeg. The party also located the site of Port Hartes, supposedly built by explorer Biewr De La Vorunteye in TS.
Monsignor Fulconia informed Secretary Wright that papal authorities and the Dominican order in the Philippines agreed on settlement terms regarding proceeds from the sale of San Jose College property to the Philippine government. The United States is not a party to the settlement.
Violent clashes erupted in Illinois capital after alleged assault of a white woman by a Black man. Authorities reported bloodshed arson and riot scenes as crowds gathered. Police moved to restore order while investigations continued.
Firemen are kept at bay while buildings burn in Springfield as white mobs lash out after a reported assault by a Black man on a white woman. Two dead and many injured as militia from multiple cities arrive. looting and attacks continue amid tense efforts to restore order.
A mob attacking the Gatling gun unit wrecks Lopers restaurant tearing interior to pieces and setting a car ablaze. Rioters seize guns injure three soldiers. The scene yields a dead 14 year old Louis Tollinson from a neck wound. A Black resident Richardson Arrested for assault on Mrs Hallam amid mob violence as authorities fear further attacks and move suspects to Peoria.
Veteran U S Navy Admiral James K. Cogswell retired died in Jacksonville Florida. News came to his brother in law Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur by telogram. He left a wife and two children with the son at sea. The report recalls his wartime service and a dramatic sea wreck tale from the Pacific.
An order issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission extends the effective date for the new DSM of lading from September 1 to November 10. The adjustment shifts the timetable for implementing the disputed loading form.
Morning Journal reports the death of famed hymn writer and evangelist Sankey at his Brooklyn residence at age sixty eight. Once blind for five years, he toured globally with Dwight Moody, composing hymns such as The Ninety and Nine and When the Mists Have Rolled Away. Sankey leaves wife Fannie V. Sankey, two sons Allen and Edward, and two grandchildren.
In Sacramento a train wedding occurs as Bird Lotwig, escorted by a Stanford professor F. P. Fitzgerald, marries against her mother’s prior wishes. The couple faces reporters and officials at the county clerk’s office where the license is issued.
Six Chinese men found in a Mexican Central freight car at Herrington Kansas July 3 were charged with violating exclusion laws by attempting to enter the United States from the Mexican border. Hearing before Judge Wilhuns continued with appeals expected.
The Ninth Annual reunion of the Philippine Army veterans today announced Pittsburgh as the next year’s meeting site. Leaders from the United States and the Philippines attended the session to confirm plans and set dates for the gathering.
A call is issued to form organizations to work for the election of Bryan and Kern in November, aiming to organize clubs in every precinct to support their campaigns.
A national call urges patriotic citizens to form campaign clubs across precincts to back Bryan’s bid. The appeal, signed by Chairman Mack and John W. Tomlinson, stresses publicizing campaign contributions and coordinating county and precinct efforts by September 15. Thomas Taggart reports Indiana showing strong Democratic support and predicts gains in Ohio.
The 1989 convention in Seattle Nebraska elected grand officers led by Grand Worthy President B J Motachan of Philadelphia. Others include Grand Worthy Vice President Hering of Boath Bend, Grand Worthy Chaplain A Phase of Shewohand, Grand Secretary Conrad Hi Monn Milwaukee, and Grand Treasurer Pinskey Mutiae Phebe Chand along with Grand Conductoute Herbs Meboneid and Inside Guard R Io Arms etrove Port Worth. Trustees include Martin J Gray New Haven William Gartland Boweton Henry J Lee Seattle WLC Mel Kinney Saginaw St Paul Sarat 40. No contests arose for top posts and the convention proceeded smoothly.
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