Fear Louisiana Slump Democrats Repudiate Bryan
The Louisiana political scene grows dire for Democrats as they scramble to defend against a Republican tilt. Frontline leaders McEnery Foster Broussard and Ransdell rush to the state, urging swift action while Treasurer Johnson opposes Bryan, and Johnson supporters push for Johnson’s presidential bid amid strong Prohibition and whisky-ward sentiment.
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Congress
United States
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Murphy Foster
Washington
Robert Broussard
Buck
Torisdhele
Fin
Ransdell
Louwisiana
Bryan
Tormers
Dr Healy on Celtic Lore at Finele Society Meeting
Dr Healy spoke on The vivals in Gaul and the Late Roman Period at the Institute last night. Curtis played piano solos and Imogen wilson performed Catalan tunes with Miss Lis accompanying, receiving repeated encores.
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J. Heal
Gaul
Finele Society
Par- Institute
Ihiress
Healy
Wraverite Curtis
Clontarf
Reilly
Imogen
Kley
Virginia Weddings Report Miss Juanita Phillips Weds Thomas Norrie
Virginia wedding notice lists Miss Juanita C. Phillips daughter of Mrs Josie Phillips marrying Thomas A Norrie at Grave Avenue Baptist Church with Rev W C James officiating assisted by M Harsey. Matron of honor Mrs RN Phillips and best man George Afefl attended from Martinsville and Norfolk.
Republicans nominate Cannon era candidates in Chicago
In Chicago on April, Republicans of the Tenth Congressional district nominate George Ed mund Fess for re election and name Rollin A. Keyes and James Pease as delegates to the Republican national convention. Uninstructed delegates. Henry Sherman Boutell and John J. Healy named as delegates to the ninth district convention. They are instructed to vote for Joseph G. Cannon for presidential nominee. In Lexington Republicans of the Ninth Congressional district nominate Joseph B. Bennett for re election.
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Chicago
Republicasa
Tenth Congressional District
George
Edmund Fess
Rollin A. Keyes
Evanston
James Pease
Edgewater
Henry Sherman Boutell
John J. Healy
Ninth Congressional District
Joseph G. Cannon
Lexington
Joseph B. Bennett
Woodyard Renominated by Acclamation in Fourth West Virginia
Special to The Washington Fest Parkersburg West Virginia April representatives Woodyard was renominated by acclamation by the Republicans of the Fourth West Virginia district A resolution endorsed Taft for President Gen W Curtin and J H Lininger were elected district delegates to the Republican national convention and M R Lowther was chosen Presidential elector
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hardy C. Woodyard
West Virginia
Taft
W. Curtin
J. H. Lininger
M. R. Lowther
Clarksburg
T. J. Wood
T. J. Lynch
John E. Stealey
John Howe
Johnson Sees Democrats Having Even Chance for Victory
Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson, en route to Shiloh to dedicate a monument, says he would accept the presidency if nominated and would campaign vigorously if the Democratic platform supports it. He denies backing by James J. Hill and notes respect for William J. Bryan, while asserting the party has an even chance to win this year.
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Chicago
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Shiloh
Enn
Hatle
Belhey
James J. Hill
Democratic Party
Mr. Ryan
Tam
Trevil
Wisconsin delegates split in Republican primary for La Follette
Wisconsin voters elected delegates to back Robert M. La Follette for the Republican presidential nomination, with La Follette trailing Taft in some districts. Delegates at large were chosen by a large La Follette margin, while Taft supporters claimed gains in the Eighth and Tenth districts awaiting official tallies. Democratic delegates pledged to Bryan were elected without opposition.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
William Fi. Taft
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Loire
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Taft
Hoth
Wiliam J. Bryan
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Henry Allen Cooper
Atley Peterson
Isaac Stephenson
Harry C. Martin
Percy C. Wilder
Alfred T. Rogers
Horace E. Stedman
Julius T. Dithmar
Duncan McGregor
William J. J. Kieckhefer
Fred C. Lorenz
William R. Knell
Kenry Lockne
William Manthe
Henry Krumrey
Walter L. Houser
Edwin M. Wing
Samuel H. Carey
Bernard C. Wolfe Samuel J. Bradford
John T
Permits Puncture Mark To Aid Stamp Theft Detection
Postmaster General Meyer issues an order amending postal laws to allow tiny perforations in stamps for identification only. The marks must be under 1/64 inch wide and 1/3 inch square, no ink or coloring, and must keep the stamp recognizable as genuine. The measure aims to help prevent theft and assist authorities in prosecuting counterfeit or misused stamps.
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Isaves
Meyer
United States
Peonage Allegations Hit North Carolina Rail Camp Officials
Federal grand jury returns two peonage bills in North Carolina cases. J W Prim, a Huntersville cotton manufacturer, and several South and Western Railroad contractors are indicted for forced labor of foreign workers in mountain camps. Judge Keller orders West Virginia inquiry. Assistant AG Russell to present evidence against coal company officials.
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Washington Post
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J. W. Prim
Huntersville
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Medden
J. B. Powers
J. H. Harris
Joe Talley
W. B. Radcliff
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John FP. Elmore
Mitchell
McDowell Counties
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Construction Department
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Bluesville
Huntington
W. Va
Keller
United States’ Court
Secr
Department of Justice
West Virginia
Jussell
Washington
United States Grand
Russell
Pritchard Sets Bond Condition In Dispensary Case
Asheville April 5 The South Carolina dispensary commission has five days to decide whether to comply with court conditions to obtain a supersedeas and halt all proceedings pending appeal or surrender $580000 in its custody to receivers. Judge Pritchard issued the order requiring a $250000 bond and the deposit of all collateral with the court as a condition of the supersedeas.
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N. C
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Pritchard
Attempted robbery at Yeopim store ends with capture
Two men tried to rob W. N. Long's Yeopim store in Perquimans County. One struck the proprietor with a blackjack, inflicting a head wound. A pursuing posse captured the assailants at Hertford last night. they named William Moony of Michigan and Edward Jones of Nebraska and are held for trial.
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W. N. Long
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Perquimans County
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Hertsford
William Moony
Michigan
Edward Jones
Nebraska
Carbolic Acid Eye Injury and Local Deaths Reported
A sixteen year old boy in Baltimore region accidentally put carbolic acid in his eye while using it as eye wash and was hospitalized with probable loss of sight. In Virginia James Good, 70, was found dead on a public road near Stanley, cause unknown. A Virginia couple elopes and marries across state lines due to parental objections, a girl underage. A Parkersburg woman jumps into the Ohio River and drowns amid recent illness.
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April
Frank. Fahm, Jr
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Baltimore
Luray
James Good
Stanley
House Riddled With Oil In Mass Murder Attempt
An Italian resident at 54 Market Place awoke to find an intruder spreading coal oil and about to set fire to the house, narrowly escaping. The Cecuitolo family and Horace Dimarco’s family stayed safe as detectives pursue the assailant, expected to be caught within a day.
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Girl of fourteen weds in Ellicott City
Baltimore report says fourteen year old Mary Heddinger ran away with Emil Cognet and married yesterday afternoon. Mary’s mother sought aid to stop the marriage and bring the girl home. Cognet, 21, stated he and Mary wed with Rev. Henry Branch of the Presbyterian Church.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Mary
Heddinger
Mary Morris D. Heddinger
Capt. McGee
Southwestern District
Vincent Street
Emil Cognet
Myrtle Avenue
Miss Heddinger
Ellicott City
Inoon
Henry Branch
Presbyterian Church
President Roosevelt Orders Equal Train Accommodations
President Roosevelt published his April 23 letter directing Justice Department action to force railroads in the South to provide equal accommodations for white and colored passengers. He cites ICC findings against Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway for failing to comply with the order. The Solicitor General Hoyt will decide plans of action in a few days.
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Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Chattanooga and St. Louis
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Bethany Church to report rejection by Snow Hill conference
Bethany Methodist Protestant Church members plan Friday night meeting after messenger James R. Caton reports the Snow Hill conference refused Bethany admission for not meeting requirements. Bethany, formed a year ago after a split, uses First Presbyterian Church building on South Fairfax Street. pastor Rev. W. M. Pois al previously led the other faction.
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Washington Post Bureau
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Colored Americans adjourn after calling Foraker true citizen
The national political conference of colored Americans adjourned in Philadelphia after adopting a resolution praising Senator J. B. Foraker as a true American citizen and urging fair play for the negro. Delegates from thirty seven states attended. Dr. J. Max Barber of Chicago outlined the resolution and issued the address. Chicago was chosen as next meeting site.
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National Political Conference of
J. B. Foraker
J. Max Barber
Chicago
Captive at Father's Funeral After Arrested Son Granted Leave
In New York on a April day Judge Foster allowed John Kelly, held for highway robbery, to attend his father's funeral after his sick mother entreated and knelt. Deputies escorted him home and stayed during the service as the father's illness worsened and he died Monday.
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New York
Thurman Prefers Hanging Ahead of Execution
Leo C. Thurman sentenced to be hanged April 10 for the murder of W. P. Dolsen declared he is not insane and that no lunacy commission should stay his execution. He said he would rather die than live in an asylum and is ready for execution. In Lynchburg, the Virginia Postmasters' Association executive committee met and planned to hold the annual meeting at Roanoke during the fair, date to be set by Roanoke Postmaster Funkhouser.
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Leo C. Thurman
W. P. Dolsen
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Washington Post
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Virginia Postmasters’ Association
Roanoke
Funkhouser
Ren Bradfield
Atlanta
For Your Digestion's Sake in Wheat Flour Claims
A brief note argues cellulose in wood fibers is unsuitable for milling. It claims Gold Medal Flour contains no cellulose. The piece asserts milling quality and digestion benefits while promoting a healthier grain approach.
Delaware Delegate Burton Denies Taft Commitment
Delaware representative Hiram R. Burton, elected delegate at large, says the Delaware delegation supports Taft and Roosevelt but is not bound by Taft instructions. The opposing allies bulletin quotes Burton denying commitment and praising multiple candidates, while the Taft side claims delegation backing. The Post presents both bulletins to show campaign publicity efforts.
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Taft
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Crew Rescued At Sea After Helios Abandonment
In mid Atlantic on April 5 the crew of the Norwegian steamer Helios from Philadelphia to Blaye were rescued. The Helios, formerly Oranje Prince, carried 831,764 gallons of petroleum valued at $64,000 owned by Standard Oil. To prevent explosion the ship was scuttled after pumping out 150 tons of oil amid hurricane seas.
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Hob0 King With Goldman In Minneapolis Visit
Emma Goldman and Ben Rettman arrive in Minneapolis as anarchist leaders. Rettman plans lectures at the University and Goldman dismisses Canadian detention rumors. Goldman says she will leave for the coast tonight or tomorrow. she notes her husband F E Keersner was once a foreigner but is now American.
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Washington Post
Minneapolis
Emma Goldman
Ben L. Rettman
Reitman
Winnipeg
Canada
Coast
F. E. Keersner
April Fools Hoax Report at the Vatican
A Rome dispatch says a first of April hoax aimed at the Pope and Vatican involved a sealed letter claiming to seek abolition of the nonexpedit. Cardinal Mercy Del Val ordered inquiry after signatories denied knowledge, with some attributing the plot to modernists to provoke Vatican officials.
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Washington Post
Rome
Itala
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Mercy del Val
Pranks Lead to Large College Dispensations
At Clemson College 257 sophomores and freshmen were dismissed and 48 juniors expelled after an April fool prank triggered insubordination. In a separate incident at New York University the entire junior class was suspended ten days for hazing freshman Henry Blech, who was ducked in a campus fountain after a confrontation with upperclassmen.
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United States
M. Clay
United States Army
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New York University
Clenry Blech
Biech
Hioeh
Brothers Die In Passaic Tenement Fire
In Passaic New Jersey two brothers died in an early morning tenement blaze that destroyed the building and endangered eight families. First floor residents escaped unaided while upper floor occupants were rescued by firefighters with ladders. An engineer nearby sounded an alarm as firemen entered. two bodies were found at the foot of the stairs William Campbell and Alexander Campbell both died of suffocation.
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N. J
Willam Campbell
Alexander Campbell
Democrats May Go Hungry in Denver Convergence
George Manly, president of the Citizens' Alliance, asserts a plan to shut Denver hotels and restaurants during the Democratic national convention. He calls for immediate action to keep venues open to both union and nonunion waiters, claiming prior knowledge of the waiters’ strike at Bryshangues.
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Washington Post
Denver
George ©. Manly
Citizens' Alliance
Bride Shot by Husband at Dinner Table
Albert Heiser, a baker, shot his wife at their Lexington Avenue home in New York before killing himself. Mrs. Heiser was twice wounded and not expected to recover. Police say jealousy was a possible motive. Special to The Washington Post. Annapolis reports court actions from April Court of Appeals.
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Albert Heiser
Lexington Avenue
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