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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary report outlines tension over party platform and tariff policy. debate centers on whether Roosevelt will run and risk alienating labor groups, with subcommittee members arguing for a clear injunction against delaying the platform and a firm stance on economic policy.
A leaked letter from Viceroy Falrbanks states he will not seek renomination as vice president, saying his decision rests on irrevocable personal reasons. The missive, sent to Patrbank’s manager, discusses party support, loyalty, and the desire for the presidency being a shared ambition.
A report from the political scene notes the president has not expressed a view on the vice presidential candidate and will not. Names favored include Fairbanks Cummins and Governor Guild, with New York largely sidelined. The discussion centers on a western choice, with Fairbanks leading among possible picks.
In Chicago the Republican convention drew direct telegraph and phone links to Washington. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft coordinated with White House offices and Loch’s desk as leaders spoke. Roosevelt rode with Mrs Roosevelt after cheering ended. Taft and Mrs Taft watched dispatches amid the intense coverage. A separate item reports Effie Hirechman, 15, killed by a trolley in West Chester, with two companions escaping.
Yesterday’s results show Detroit Athletics 8 over Detroit 4 with Batata Donovan among the scorers. Cleveland beat Washington 2 0 as Datterfus Joss and Clarkes led the game. Chicago over New York 6 with batteries Manilog Cheabro Blur Manel Sullivan Hoston. Standings list Chicago leading with 31 wins, 27 losses, New York 24 27, Boston 22 28, St Louis 22 32, Brooklyn 18 31. National League games included Philadelphia tying Chicago 2 2 and New York beating Cincinnati 4 2. A report notes a Brooklyn incident: Carmel Corallo 1484 Herkimer arrest on June 13. he walked after a seventy foot fall and was detained.
A whimsical Paris Revue note describes an extraordinary musical spider that listens to cantive vio la and inspires fear. Consoler of the unfortunate prisoner Pet egon's apider pariahed after the jailer brutal act. Gretty the composer cites a favorite spider that descended on a thread to his plate, while Grossels Robinstein observed spiders at his recitals.
Fragmentary notes trace early sailing clubs including Cork Harbor Water Club later Royal Cork Yacht Club and origins of yachting associations in Europe and America. Mentions Cork Marbor Water club and quick growth by the late eighteenth century with yachtmen forming groups in New York.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, elected to chair the Republican national convention in Chicago, delivers a defense of the party's past fifty years. He contrasts Republican progress with Democrats, cites unity on free soil and American industry, and stresses enduring principles guiding future policy.
A 19th century style political exposition argues that vast capital and corporate power threaten democratic liberty. It praises President Roosevelt's regulatory approach, urging continued Republican governance, legal enforcement, and new laws to curb monopolies while preserving commerce. It asserts loyalty to gold standard, protectionism, and national defense, pledging party unity and reform.
Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill leads a prayer at the permanent organization of the Republican national convention in Ohio. He invokes divine blessing on the nation, its leaders, and the platform, urging wisdom, justice, liberty, and unity under God for the United States and allied nations.
In Keyser West Virginia two prominent farmers, Robert Harris and Robert Betrack, dueled in the street over a long standing quarrel. Harris was killed and Betrack mortally wounded as townsfolk looked on. The incident occurred near Cumberland Maryland and reflects a history of personal enmity between the men.
Damaged OCR hints at a sale by a local authority with unclear names and dates. Readable words imply a transactional notice or auction proceeding, but essential specifics are missing or garbled.
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