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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1908

Page

25

Delaware delegates name Gray for president at state convention

Delaware Democrats at Dover place Judge George Gray on the nomination slate after a party platform praising his integrity and public service. Delegates declare support for Gray at the Democratic National Convention, instructing their delegates to vote as a unit for his nomination.

Dover del George Dariy Delaware Denier Midiste Bryan Democratic Party Bayard L. Irving Handy Handy Graystetten United States Judge Gray George Gray Rman Fathers of the Republic

Prominent Funeral Directors Advertise Services

A string of historic funeral homes and embalmers advertise at modest prices and chapel facilities. Listings include J William Lee Calalwer Livery Moncrn Cranstorlan with main 1385, John R Wright Co funeral directors, R F Harvey's Sons Embalmers, W R Speare Embalmer, ARE Funeral Directors and Embalmers with 081 Lincoln 524, Thos S Serjeon successor to RS Cain 1011 7th, Thos A Costello 12 H Street Northeast, Frank Geier's Sons 213 Seventh St NW, and Geo P Zurhorst Undertaker Parlor 201 East Capitol.

William Lee Calalwer Moncrn Cranstorlan John R. Wright CO Forstal Diectora Tinbalwers R. F Harvey’s Sons Funersl Dirstors Tenth ST R. Speare F Street N. W Thos S. Sergeon R_S R_S CAIN 1011 7th rtnn Telephone matn 1900, THOS. A. COSTELLO H Street Frank Geier Seventh ST NW Modern Chapel Geo. P. Zurhorst East Capitol

Johnson Emphasizes Danger In State Political Debate

Johnson urges vigilance amid tensions between reformers and traditional power, stressing threats to constitutional balance. He accuses opponents of pressuring the central authority while endorsing stronger state control. Supporters urge unity as campaigns highlight rivals' alleged aims.

Uninstructed Hawaiians at convention and miners pick

Dispatches report uninstructed Hawaiians at a Republican intermountain convention with J W K Kuhio and other leaders, plus notes on miners in Indianapolis nominating Ven Horn for Congress and Michigan party officials backing Taft. Also mentions Dr J Biad Eaton Rapids seeking governor, Fred Warner for a third term.

Michigan Cntrast Wich Aprili J . Biad Eaton Rapwis Fred Wo Wirner

Licenses Granted in Multiple Marriages Across Virginia

A historic page item lists numerous marriage licenses issued in Virginia and nearby areas. Entries include George Lee aged 52 marrying Werle Gilmore 47, Rev P Menzel with Fred Vaughn 29 of Richmond and Helen Vo Mitenel 26 of Doswell, Rev W G Tram Jatch Savage 55 with Mary D Jamex 43 of Petersburg, and other couples such as George Hobhans 21 with Stella W Peed 21 of Teesburg, Henri Heinmuller 24 with Mary KH Pfeiffer 27 of Catonaville, Md, and Walter L Beckham 21 with Alma G Bryant 27 of Gordonsville. The list also mentions Rev R L Wright, Rey J G Butler, and additional pairs including Lloyd H Martin 23 with Mercedes H Breck 20, and Richard A Frisby 43 with Mary C Dorsey 41.

George Lee Werle Gilmore P . Menzel Fred © Vaughn Richmond Va Helen Vo Mitenel Doswell Va Tram Jacth Savage Mary D Jamex Petersburg Va R L Wright Eorge Hobhans Stella W Peed Teesburg Rev J Verbrycke Henri Heinmuller Mary KH Pfeiffer Catonaville Rey J G Butler Walter L Beckham Alma

Health Office Record Deaths Reported to April Thirteenth

Health office records list a series of death notices with ages and addresses. Among the names are Horace Coleman Jr of 1211 12th Street NW aged 55, Jules PF Wooler of 621 H Street NW aged 0, Henry J Foster of 21 P Street NW aged 68, Elizabeth Kenchel of 601 M Street NW aged 7 percent, Margaret Kline of 1032 Jefferson Avenue aged 65, Nathan Brewer of 214 8th Street SW aged 6 percent, Maggie Strahan of Sihier Hospital aged 43, Bernard Mullen of 61 8th Street NE aged 64, Henry R Eliot at Pome for Incurables aged 69, and Jeremiah Van Horn at 414 Capitol Street 38. The records provide these entries as part of the April health deaths.

Horace Coleman Jr 12Th St Nw John Wesley Jules PF Wooler Henry J Foster Elizabeth Kenchel Margaret Kline Jefferson St Ne Henry R Eliot Pome Incurables Jeremah van Horn Capitol St

Barnes Fight On Hughes Spurs Albany Republican Clash

Special to The Washington Past Albany April 14 William Barnes Jr heads the Albany Republican organization and fights Gov Hughes. He confers with Speaker Wadsworth John Raines and leaders, challenging the governor to combat the party and arguing the public will back leaders who work for the party and good government. He says Hughes would upset the old order, run the government without party aid, and destroy the Republican party, never consulting legislative leaders, and vows the fight is to the finish.

Albany William Barnes, Jr Republican Organization of Barnes Hughes Republican Party House Senate State Committee

Taft Endorsement Tabled By Fifth Massachusetts Republicans

Fifth Massachusetts Republicans did not instruct delegates to the Chicago Republican National Convention. Uninstructed delegates Lawrence Mass and April 14. delegates TT Gallagher and Archibald T Davison elected by the tenth district. A resolution backing William H. Taft was passed and tabled.

Michigan Taft Robert H Warren Ann Arbo Grant Pellaws Hudson Massachusetts Lawrence Mass Chicago Republcan Wal Cift Boston Mass Tenth Congressional District Taight Clifford Gallagher Archibald T Davison William II Taft

California Governor Gillett Welcomed On Connecticut Visit

Governor Gillett is greeted aboard the battleship Connecticut where Admiral Thomas leads three cheers for the governor and California. A gun salute honors the visit as the governor returns to shore and attends a private dinner at the Hotel del Coronado. Admiral Lyons receives California blossoms and shows notable improvement in health while awaiting his crew's return home.

Charles M Thomas Cam Manning Evans Paso Robles Thomas Connecticut Swain Americas Thomas Wilhelm USA Guv Gillett California Gov Gillett Coronado Pier Warner Verter Admiral Thomas Gov Goki John F Forward San Diego William Layton Gentral Fleet Celebration Committee Upn Grant Charman Aho Admiral Tunis Gav Gillett Hotel del Coronado Maryurmal Gouillett Amore Mgnt Paso Cal Ivers Lyons San Francisco

Battleships Maine Alabama to Head Home via Suez Route

After a May 8 review in San Francisco Bay the Maine and Alabama will depart for the Atlantic by way of the Philippines and Suez Canal instead of around Cape Horn. Nebraska and Wisconsin will fill the vacancies, with arrival on the Atlantic coast expected by October and sailors whose enlistments expire reassigned to the two ships.

Maine Alabama San Francisco Bay Atlantic Ocean Philippines Suez Canal Magellan Nebraska Wisconsin San Francisco Atlantic Coast American Atlantic

Will of Thonas B Wanamaker Leaves Vast Estate to Relatives

The will of Thonas B Wanamaker, son of John Wanamaker, admitted to probate, leaves the estate mostly to his widow Mary Lowther Welch Wanamaker and his family. Executor Louis Rodman Wanamaker administers a personal property appraised at 426000 plus real estate. total value may reach 10 million dollars. Provisions were made for dependents during ten months.

Iphia Thonas B. Wanamther John Wannamaker Mary Lowther Welch Wanamiker Mary B Wanamaker Mary FP Waibuiten Rhvabeth Mcheodard Loui Rodman Wanami

Eight hour law upheld by Wisconsin judge

Special to The Washington Pax Milwaukee Apr 14 Judge Tarrant sustains a demurrer in the Milwaukee Road case ruling the eight hour law for railway employees constitutional while faulting the federal eight hour rule as exceeding federal power by regulating internal state commerce. The matter goes to the state Supreme Court. Texas Republicans Meet May 15. Dallas April 14 The Texas State Republican committee calls a state convention at Fort Worth May 18 to choose national delegates.

Wisconsin Tarrant Gilbert McGovern Milwaukee Road Supreme Court Dallas Texas Texas State Republican Committee Fort Worth

The Washington Post and The Sunday Post Pink Sheet Overview

A historical description extols The Washington Post as a leading national paper. It highlights the Sundays’ illustrated magazine, foreign news, and the Pink Sheet Sporting Section detailing baseball, racing, billiards, yachting, golf, tennis, and more with accurate coverage and timely illustrations.

Sunday Post Post Tue Post Tue Sunday Post

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