Delaware Convention Names Gray for President Nomination
In Dover on April 14 1908 Delaware Democrats backed George Gray for the Democratic presidential nomination. The convention placed Gray’s name despite his letter declining delegate instructions and adopted a platform praising his character and fitness while instructing delegates to support Gray at the national convention. The body also ratified national delegate selections and adjourned with Bryan ally William Saulsbury among the lead delegates.
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George Dariy
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Denier
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United States
Judge Gray
George Gray
Rman
Fathers of the Republic
Dulegites
William Saulsbury
Ind
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Gray
Dove Tandeth
Tainton Georgetown
Willa
Reords
Taurel Peter
Wilmington
Strong
Newark
Bratkh
Muignolla
Stevens Seaford
Musta & Leno
Moarthew
Murphy
Charle H Sallinen
Newcastl
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC Directory
A list of funeral homes and embalmers in Washington with chapel facilities and livery connections. Entries include J W Lee Calalwer Livery, John R. Wright Co, R F Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, Thos S Serjeon, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, Geo P Zurhorst with addresses and phone numbers for open day and night service.
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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
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H Street
Frank Geier
Seventh ST NW
Modern Chapel
Geo. P. Zurhorst
East Capitol
Johnson Emphasizes Danger in City Address
In a tense public speech, Johnson warns of growing threats to the nation’s stability as political factions and Central power loom. He urges unity and stresses duty of lawmakers to protect constitutional rights amid rising tensions with opponents.
Republicans Uninstructed At Hawaii Convention
A fragmented report notes uncommitted Hawaiian delegates at a Republican intermountain convention. It lists named attendees and their stated loyalties as they prepare to elect national delegates and back Taft, Roosevelt, or other contenders. The piece also mentions Indiana and Michigan early delegate selections and state officer candidacies.
Licemsed to Marry Multiple Couples in Virginia and Maryland
A list of names shows many couples connected by marriage licenses across Virginia and Maryland. Individuals include George Lee aged 52 and Werle Gilmore 47 in Richmond. Fred Vaughn 29 and Helen Vo Mitenel 26 in Doswell. Jacth Savage 55 and Mary D Jamex 43 in Petersburg. Stella W Peed 21 with George Hobhans 21 in Tee s burg. Henri Heinmuller 24 and Mary Pfeiffer 27 in Catonaville. Walter L Beckham 21 and Alma Bryant 27 in Gordonsville. Lloyd Martin 23 and Mercedes Breck 20 in Gordonsville. and others listed with Rev ministers signifying license approvals.
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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 Deaths Record From April Thirteenth
Health office records list deaths reported to April 13, detailing Horace Coleman Jr aged 55 of 1211 12th Street NW and Jules PF Wooler age 0 at 621 H NW. Also listed are Henry J Foster 68, Elizabeth Kenchel 7 percent, Margaret Kline 65, Nitan Brewer 6.5, Maggie Brathan 43, Bernard Mullen 64, Henry R Eliot 69, Jeremah Van Horn 38, and John Wesley Govt Hosp Insane aged 54.
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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 Fights Hughes as Albany Republicans Take On Gov
William Barnes Jr., Albany Republican leader, met with Speaker Wadsworth and others in Albany and challenged Gov Hughes to a head on clash with the party. He said the public will back leaders who work for party and good government, while Hughes would abolish leaders and upset the party’s order. Barnes asserted Hughes excludes party figures from legislative matters and warned the fight against Hughes will go to the finish, declaring Republicans are necessary and will fight the governor.
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Albany
William Barnes, Jr
Republican Organization of
Barnes
Hughes
Republican Party
House
Senate
State Committee
Connecticut
Swain
Americas
Thomas Wilhelm
USA
Guv Gillett
Thomas
California
Gov Gillett
Coronado Pier
Warner
Verter
Taft Endorsement Tabled at Fifth Massachusetts GOP Meet
Fifth Massachusetts Republicans failed to instruct delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Uninstructed delegates from the tenth district were elected, with Clifford Gallagher and Archibald T Davison named as delegates. a Taft preference resolution was passed but tabled. The event occurred in Boston on April 14.
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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 Aboard Connecticut
Admiral Thomas hosts Governor Gillett on the battleship in San Diego harbor. A greeting, cheers, and salutes mark the governor’s visit before his departure. Admiral Lyons receives California blossoms and reports improved condition.
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Gov Gillett
Admiral Thomas
Gov Goki
California
Thomas
Connecticut
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
Ships to Return via Suez After San Francisco Review
The Maine and Alabama will leave San Francisco around June 1 and head to the Atlantic via the Philippines and the Suez Canal instead of the strait of Magellan. Nebraska and Wisconsin will fill the vacancies. Arrival on the Atlantic coast is expected by October. Seamen with enlistment expiring before the fleet returns will transfer to the two ships to be landed on the Atlantic coast as their terms end.
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Maine
Alabama
San Francisco Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Philippines
Suez Canal
Magellan
Nebraska
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
American
Atlantic
Will of Thomas B Wanamaker Leaves Estate to Relatives
The will of Thomas B Wanamaker son of John Wanamaker admitted to probate in Philadelphia names his widow Mary Lowther Welch Wanamaker his mother Mary B Wanamaker his two sisters Mary F. Wanamuten and Elizabeth McLeod ard and Louis Rodman Wanamaker as executor. Personal property valued at 426000 with real estate未appraised suggests total estate may reach 10 million dollars. Provisions were made for the testator’s children.
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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 IN WISCONSIN RAIL WORKDAY CASE
Special to The Washington Pax reports Judge Tarrant sustains Milwaukee Road demurrer finding the eight hour law constitutional. He rules the Federal eight hour act attempts to regulate state commerce and interstate commerce within a state, exceeding federal power. Case to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Texas Republicans Meet May 15. Dallas April 14 the state Republican committee calls a convention for May 15 to select national delegates for Fort Worth May 18.
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Wisconsin
Tarrant
Gilbert
McGovern
Milwaukee Road
Supreme Court
Dallas
Texas
Texas State Republican Committee
Fort Worth
The Washington Post Sunday Edition and Sporting Pink Sheet
The Washington Post is presented as the leading national paper with rich financial, farm, and leisure content. Its Sunday Morning Edition offers illustrated magazine material and notable fiction, with foreign news and timely illustrations. The Sunday Post emphasizes superior Sunday reading, while the pink Sporting Section showcases comprehensive results across baseball, horse racing, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, and swimming.
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United States
Post
Sunday Post
Tue Post
Tue Sunday Post
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Wilson Lott
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Health Office Record
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Giles B Harbee
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Enrico Caruso
STEINWAY_ PIANOS
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