Taft praised at Virginia Bar Association dinner
At Hot Springs Virginia on August 4 1908 President Taft spoke at a Virginia Bar Association banquet. He defended hospitality and joked about party loyalty noting some lawyers plan to vote in November while others may vote against him. The room included Wayne McVereh and William Lindsay among attendees, with cheers and jeers from the crowd.
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Taft
Virginia Bar Association
United States
Wayne MicVereh
Paladelphia
United State
William Lindsas
Kentuky
Obrien
Japan
Big Henestan Hotel
Virginia
Asso
Vwandham
Meredith
Association
Bryan
Funeral Directors Listings Underlines Local Mortuary Firms
A slate of funeral homes and embalmers is listed with addresses and contact numbers on F Street NW and nearby avenues. Firms include W. R. Speare, Frank A Sparf, Sardo & Co., Thos. S. Sergeon, Thos. A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and others offering modern chapels and telephone access for arrangements in the district.
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Frank Geier’s Sons
Seventh ST
Modern Chapel
Galt
GEO FP
Zurhorst
Capitol
William Lee
Wabalmer
Commodiaus Thapel
Mogestoric
Penreyivenia
John R. Wright Co
Embalmers
m_connection Tae
Chanel
Fulephone Nort
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Sercice
Mt Mioderata Prices
Coramottona Chavel ‘Telephone North
Taft Addresses Bar Association Dinner Amid Constitutional Debate
Taft spoke at a Virginia Bar Association dinner, recounting orders from the White House and defending presidential constitutional expansion as a response to growing national needs. He asserted limited executive power and reliance on Congress funding, while Senator Lindsay critiqued fidelity to constitutional bounds.
Taft Or Bryan One Policy for Punishing Offenses
August 6 report from Ogden notes Edward H Harriman denying plans to gain Gould railroad control while affirming the rail system’s indebtedness. He says no meeting with Gould representatives is planned. Harriman also says Taft or Bryan election would not change national railroad policy. Edwards and Forbes head to Hot Springs for Taft coaching. Cowherd leads Ball by 190,000 in Kansas governor race. Capt Lybarger declines Congress nomination. Classifieds urge free ads in The Post.
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Edward H Harriman
Kisj Wut
Oregon
Gould
Salt Lake
Harriman
Taft
Bryan
Bryan Plea for Labor Unions Not Trusts, He Says
The article reports W J Bryan’s rebuttal to James W Van Cleave’s circular from the National Association of Manufacturers. Bryan argues the labor plank of the Democratic platform distinguishes wage earners from industrial corporations and opposes using injunctions to favor any class. He defends jury trial and urges firm, impartial treatment of labor disputes while outlining campaign plans and upcoming speeches in Chicago Des Moines Chicago Indianapolis Topeka and Lincoln. The piece notes allied support from Senator Bob Taylor and presidential campaign logistics.
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Plank
Lincoln
Aug
W J Bryan
Aterment
Nation Association of Manufacturers
James W van Cleave
Bryan
van Cleave
Labor Department
No Low Fares for Bryan Day Protest in Lincoln
Lincoln protests a denial by railroads to give reduced fares to Bryan Day. The Commercial Club and Democratic leaders telegraph their opposition, noting Central Passenger Association previously set a cent and a half per mile rate for Taft in Cincinnati. Bryan appealed to national committee members for pressure, while railroads cite laws requiring a two cent per mile standard for all travelers and reject discounts for political meetings.
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Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
Ang
Western Passenger Association
Nebraska
Bryan
Commercial Club
Central Passenger Association
Cincinnati
Mack
Roger Sullivan
National Committee
Murphy Denounces Rumor About Bryan Speaking
New York August sixth Charles F Murphy dismissed a rumor that W J Bryan was displeased by a refusal of New York leaders to invite him to speak. He called the report an empty provocation and said Bryan will be asked to speak in the state once campaign plans are ready. There is no friction or ill feeling over Bryan's planned appearances.
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Bryan
Chicago
Bryans
Mack
Wir
Des Moines
Vail
Chieige
Indianapolis
John W x
Lincoln
Judge Parker
United States
New York
Charles F Murphy
W J Bryan
Elmira Trades and Labor Assembly backs Gompers stance
At a large Elmira New York meeting the Trades and Labor Assembly unanimously endorsed President Gompers actions on the political situation and urged voting for candidates and platforms favorable to labor. All city trades unions belong to the organization.
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Elmira N .Y
Trades and Labor Assembly
Gompers
Sherman on tour after St Lawrence trip with seven pound pickerel
Special to The Washington Post from New York August 6 Representative Sherman returns from Wolfe Island with Dr Gibson noting good health and a seven pound pickerel catch. Western New Yorkers visit him seeking view on Governor Hughes nomination but Sherman declines to comment. He accepts Oklahoma convention invite but declines. A celebration committee plans a $500 funded event with a mammoth parade and sports. Notables invited include Senator Burrows Representative Sherman Secretary Root Mayor Wheeler and Hamilton College President Stryker.
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St Lawrence River
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Oklahoma
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Shermans
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General Committee
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Troy
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Utica
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Root
Wheeler
Stryker
Hamilton College
Temple Graves Under EWIFE
John Temple Graves, Independence Party vice presidential candidate, underwent a slight operation today in a private hospital in New York. He is resting comfortably and is expected to be on his feet within ten days.
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New York
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
Col Graves
Stanchfield Declares NoCandidacy for Governor Post
New York August 6 John B Stanchfield said he will not be a candidate for governor this year and would not accept nomination if offered He stated he has been out of politics for several years and asked friends to omit his name though they still propose him as a candidate.
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New York
John B Stanchfield
Taft Addresses Law Delay Vision in Hot Springs
William H Taft spoke in Hot Springs Virginia at the State Bar Association urging reform of judicial procedure to curb delays in prosecutions. He warned that unequal access to justice harms the poor and urged mandatory fee reductions and clearer court costs. He cited private property, wealth inequality, and the need for efficiency in state and federal courts.
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Alton B Parker
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Parker
Roosevelt
Africa
Alaska
Meredith
Wyndham R Meredith
Philppines
Cuba
Supreme Court of the
United States
Ita
Court of First Instance
Intermediate
Arbitration, not jury trials, may ease justice delays
A former federal judge urged licensing changes and a move toward official arbitration for damage suits by employees against public service corporations. He noted England and Massachusetts have similar systems and argued voluntary avoidance of jury trials can reduce costs and delays while preserving citizen participation in justice.
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England
Lam
Massachusetts
Taft
Tatt
Great Fire in Richmond Destroys Wood & Son Warehouse
A major early morning blaze in Richmond Va reduced Wood & Son wholesale establishment and surrounding buildings along a central business block. Officials estimate losses at $150 000 or more as water damage and flames damage multiple firms including Stokes Grimes Co Roberta & Hoge and Christian Winfree. Firefighters used hoisting hose on the Wood Buildings fourth floor but could not save the four story structure. Henry W Wood senior partner was scheduled to travel abroad.
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Washington Post
Richmond
I W Wood & Son
Wond & Bon
Stokes Grimes Company
Robsertas & Hoge
Christan & Winfree Candy Manufacturers
Figming & Christian Grocers
Wood & Son
Henry W Wood
T W Wood & Son
Wife Testimony Claimed By Prisoner Cook
Special to The Washington Pea from Wheeling West Virginia reports Charles Cook, serving life for complicity in Charles Bennett's murder, claiming his wife Lila Zane Cook led most of the courtroom statement. He denies Bennett drugged her, says she testified under threat, and asserts she feared Cook. Bennett’s relationship with her is denied. future impact on Joe White’s case remains unsettled as lawyers decline comment.
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Wheeling
W Va
Dawson
Moundaville State Prison
Charles Cook
Charles Bennett
New Kensington
Lila Zane Cook
Cook
Bennett
Joe ‘White
Chicago Has Cinderella Slipper Worth 1500 Dollars
In Chicago a six year old girl, daughter of Mia I Silverman, lost a Cinderella slipper valued at 1500 dollars containing two diamond rings. The mother recalled the storm of events when the family searched for the misplaced slipper among the child’s belongings.
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Chicago
Mia. I Silverman
Kidney Disease Treatment Promises New Remedy
An article argues old kidney irritants harm kidneys and cause chronic disease. It highlights John J. Fulton and his Renal Compound as a breakthrough absorbing inflammation, with Henry Evans as a sales agent in Washington. Free literature and bi monthly bulletins are offered.
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John J Fulton
Fulton
Literatu
John J. Fulton CO
Oakland
Cal
Henry Evans
F St
Robbery at Pettit's Home Prompts Police Probe
Two negro robbers believed to be the same pair who lately held up people north of the city entered David Pettit’s Alexandria home shortly after eight yesterday morning. Stolen were a rifle shotgun two pistols two silver watches a gold chain two pocket knives two razors and two rings. Police suspect the pair are the highwaymen active nearby.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
David Pettit
Alexandria County
Four Year Old Survives 22 Foot Fall Then Travel to Hospital
Wilmington boy Delange-John Hudson aged four suffers a broken back from a fall at Salisbury Maryland while loading fruit, slipping from a roof twenty two feet. Physicians praise his vitality though recovery remains uncertain. He was moved to Homeopathic Hospital in Wilmington after a 103 mile rail trip and remains conscious.
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Washington Post
Wilmington Delange
John Hudson
Salisbury
Peninsula General Hospital
Shootout in Petersburg Street Leaves One Dead
In Petersburg Virginia near the Hotel Stratford two colored men William Ellis and John H Johns fought after earlier beating. Ellis took a pistol from Johns then shot at others injuring William Washington who advised separation. Johns fired at Ellis and others. Ellis surrendered to police.
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Hollingorook Street
Stratford
Wiliam Ellis
John H Johns
Johns
Ellis
Johnat
Elis
Wiliam Washington
Johnna
Eits
Avery
Stratfora
LICENSED TO MARRY WITH MULTIPLE COUPLES LISTED INCOMPLETE NAMES
A messy OCR shows numerous couples with ages and hometowns in Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Baltimore. The fragment lists marriage intentions or licenses associated with Rev JB McLaughlin Rev E OB Marenail Rev J BE McLaughly and other officials, naming individuals such as Janes P Scott Mary Mathews Susie Nichoson Myrtle Grunaey Claude Hawking and several others across Manchester Hagia Mountain Covington Baltimore and Philadelphia. The text is garbled with missing punctuation and repeated fragments.
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Janes P Scott
Hagia Mountain
Mary Mathews
Covington
JB McLaughlin
Charles T Lytle
Susie Nichoson
OB Marenail Albert HX Horrelt
Janet M Savege
Savage Md
Rav
Baltimore
Lions
Wye Tevina
Esugh
Carle B Hawking
Manchester
Joseph Fricke
Efile
Deaths and hospital records list names from Thomas Carley to Camp Biot arrival
The health office records show multiple death notices including Thomas Carley age 20 at 7th Street and John R Hegson age 7 at Woodridge, plus numerous other individuals with ages from infancy to 71. The entry notes Ella Lortezle and Helen Hooper among the deceased, and mentions Foster Sydney, Linzie Motley and Mary Ricke. A Panama election note states Col E K Cole of the US Marine Corps and twelve officers with ninety marines arrived by steamer from Camp Biot in the Canal Zone.
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John R_ Hegson
Woodridge
Marmaduke
Newark
Deoha
James
John W Steever
Edward Jones
Yre
Jesaph & Lavery
Annie Dixor
Woodham
Eoward
Clark
Henderson
Pelouse
Ella Lortezle
Skinner
Girard Af
Helen Hooper
Margaret Mack
Elle Bevet
Hope
Mary Ricke
Diemond
Columbia Hospital
Foster
Sydney
Linzie
New York
E K Cole
US Marine Corps
Camp Biot
Cangi Zone
Panama
Denies Distillers Plea Over Whisky Labeling Request
Attorney General Bonaparte rejects the Treasury’s plan to require revenue officers to mark spirits as whisky. He notes distillers mostly stopped producing the former neutral of Cologne spirits and says further legal proof is needed to justify such instructions. The department also cites the presence of congeneric products in neutral spirits used in whisky imitations and the impracticality of complete removal.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Warwick M Hough
Cologne
Bonaparte
Long Talk Over New York Campaign With Hitchcock
Chairman Frank H Hitchcock of the Republican national committee spent the night and most of the day in Westchester at William L Ward's home. Ward, a New York committee member and member of the executive committee, discussed campaign work and the New York governor nomination. Several Westchester leaders later planned to meet with critical callers at the Manhattan Hotel tonight.
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Frank H Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Westchester County
William L Ward
Ward
Manhattan
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