Taft reception sparks hospitality yarn and taft support
At a Virginia Bar Association banquet in Hot Springs on August 4 1908 President Taft faced varied reaction as he defended hospitality to Taft supporters and recounted a tale of a Democrat who could vote for Bryan. The crowded room included prominent figures Wayne McVereh J OBrien and William Lindsas amid hisses and jeers from some lawyers.
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Yarn
Bryan
Cial
Washington Fast Hot Springs
Virginia Bar Association
United States
Wayne MicVereh
Paladelphia
United State
William Lindsas
Kentuky
Obrien
Japan
Big Henestan Hotel
Virginia
Asso
Vwandham
Association
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC District
City funeral firms list services and contact details for W R Speare Frank A Sperei Sardo & Co Thos S Serjeon Costello and Geier's Sons. Ads note modern chapels and telephone numbers in early 1900s Washington area.
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Fubat Mer
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 Speech at Bar Association Dinner Highlights Presidential Powers
Taft explains orders from the White House and defends executive power as President Meredith hosts a bar association dinner. He argues expansion of presidential power aligns with constitutional limits, notes dependence on Congress for appropriations, and expresses trust in the Supreme Court. Senator Lindsay commends Taft while questioning the limits of presidential influence.
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Taft
White House
United States
Bar Association
Foelstal
Supreme Court
Congress
Steater
Mr Taft
Jumdsay
Taft Lindsay
Taft or Bryan policy on railroads dominates talk
Reports from Ogden Aug 6 describe Edward Harriman denying plans to control Gould railroad properties while stating current debts were personal obligations. He says Taft or Bryan victory won’t alter railroad policy, as parties pursue similar enforcement against law violators. Edwards and Forbes head to Hot Springs with Taft party for a coaching. Cowherd leads Ball by about 190,000 votes for Kansas governor.
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Edward H Harriman
Kisj Wut
Oregon
Gould
Salt Lake
Harriman
Taft
Bryan
Bryan Plea For Labor Unions Not Trusts Says He
In a statement issued in Lincoln in August Mr Bryan answers James W Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers. He argues the labor plank should not affect business men and defends trial by jury while opposing injunctions used to favor any class. He outlines campaign plans including Chicago and Des Moines stops and a push for a national Democratic club to gauge public sentiment.
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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 Protests Hit Rail Rates
Lincoln Nebr angry over railroads in Western Passenger Association territory denying reduced Bryan Day rates. The Commercial Club and Democratic leaders telegram protests accusing favoritism as Central Passenger Association offered a cent and a half per mile for Taft in Cincinnati on July 23. Bryan informed national committee leaders to press for parity. railroads cite law requiring 2 cents per mile and refusal to grant lower fares to political travelers or farmers.
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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 Plans
New York August 6 Charles F Murphy denies a rumor that W J Bryan was displeased by New York organizers refusing to invite him to speak. Murphy calls the report a trouble maker's fabrication and says Bryan will be asked to speak in the state when campaign plans are set. He asserts no friction or ill feeling exists.
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New York
Charles F Murphy
W J Bryan
Elmira Labor Assembly Backs Gompers Politics
In Elmira New York at a largely attended Trades and Labor Assembly meeting last night a resolution was passed unanimously endorsing Gompers actions on the political situation and urging voters to back candidates and platforms friendly to labor. All local trades unions are members of the organization.
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Elmira N .Y
Trades and Labor Assembly
Gompers
Sherman Keeps Out of Gubernatorial Feud at Convention
Special to The Washington Post from New York Aug 6 reports Representative Sherman returning from Wolfe Island with Dr Gibson. He declined to comment on Hughes nomination, saying he would not be drawn into controversy and would stay out before the convention. Sherman received an invite to Oklahoma’s Sept 12 convention but declined. Plans for August 15 celebration include a large parade, athletic events, and musical contests in Syracuse with speakers Burrows Root Wheeler and Hamilton College’s Stryker.
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St Lawrence River
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Waters Camp
Wolfe Island
Woodruffs
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Guv Hughes
Oklahoma
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Chicago
General Committee
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Troy
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Utica
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Wheeler
Stryker
Hamilton College
Temple Graves Under EWIFE New York Aug 6
John Temple Graves, Independence Party Vice Presidential candidate, underwent a slight operation in a private hospital in New York City. Doctors say he is resting comfortably and expected to be on his feet within ten days or forty.
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New York
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
Col Graves
Stanchfield Declines Democratic Governor Nomination
New York Aug 6 John B Stanchfield, long talked about as a possible Democratic candidate for governor, said he is not a candidate and would not accept if nominated. He stated he has been out of politics for years and requests friends to omit his name, though they still urge candidates.
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William Bryan
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
National Committee
Democratic Party
Bryan
Democratic Club
United States
Chicago
Senator Talor
Fairview
F W Brown
Kansas
Missouri
Indiana
Taylor
Cleveland
Fennesses
Nebraska
Topeka
New York
John B Stanchfield
Taft Speech Links Law Delays to Wealth Gaps in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Virginia Taft argues the delay in justice hurts the poor more than the rich. He urges reform in court procedure and faster decisions, citing unequal burdens and calls for lower fees and standard salaries for judges. Taft receives honorary club membership and mingles with local lawyers.
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Frazier
Philadelphia
Taft
Grover Cleveland
Alton B Parker
Cleveland
Parker
Roosevelt
Africa
Alaska
Meredith
Wyndham R Meredith
Philppines
Cuba
Supreme Court of the
United States
Ita
Court of First Instance
Intermediate
Arbitration to ease civil litigation in public service cases
Speech discusses high qualifications for judges and delays in jury trials. Proposes official arbitration to settle damage suits by employees against public service corporations, noting England and Massachusetts practice. Taft argues against eliminating juries but supports voluntary arbitration to reduce costs and delays and improve justice.
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England
Lam
Massachusetts
Taft
Tatt
Great Fire Hits Richmond Wholesale District Early Morning
A extensive blaze at 2 am in Richmond Va devastated the I W Wood and Son wholesale building and engulfed a city block of wholesale houses. Firemen from all stations fought for hours, with water damage and evacuations while damage nears or exceeds 150000 dollars. Henry W Wood senior planned a trip 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 Lied on Stand in Murder Case Confession
Special to The Washington Pea reports Warden Dawson published Charles Cook's statement from Moundaville State prison. Cook, serving life for complicity in Charles Bennett's murder, claims his wife Lila Zane Cook led most of the court statement and that Bennett drugged her. He says she feared to testify against him due to threats. The impact on Joe White's trial remains undetermined.
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Washington
Wheeling
W Va
Dawson
Moundaville State Prison
Charles Cook
Charles Bennett
New Kensington
Lila Zane Cook
Cook
Bennett
Joe ‘White
Cinderella Slipper Worth 1500 Among Chicago Items
A six year old girl named Cinderella, daughter of Mia Silverman, reports a diamond slipper valued at 1500 dollars among her mother’s belongings. The missing slippers, containing rings and other valuables, were recalled when the items were misplaced.
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Chicago
Mia. I Silverman
Kidney Inflammation Reversal With Fulton's Renal Compound
Advertises John J Fulton Co Renal Compound as a cure for kidney inflammation. Claims old kidney medicines were futile and harmful. Promotes Henry Evans as regional agent and free bi monthly bulletin on recoveries.
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John J. Fulton CO
Oakland
Cal
Henry Evans
F St
Rob House in Daylight in Alexandria
A daytime home robbery in Alexandria county is blamed on two Black men who entered David Pettit's residence shortly after 8 AM and stole a rifle a shotgun two silver watches a gold chain two pocket knives two razors and two rings. police suspect a returning pair of daytime robbers active north of the city. The report also notes a sunken barge raised near the canal locks and local items including a dog catchers tale and a launch of The Victor a keel boat from Cincinnati. Commissioner August Oeblert returns from Germany after a visit to his homeland and mentions meeting Louis Krafft in Kaiserslautern.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
David Pettit
Alexandria County
August Oeblert
Germany
Louis Krafft
Board of Aldermen of
Kalaerlautern
Boy in 4-Hospital Fall Breaks Back in Salisbury
Wilmington boy Delange-John Hud son four is treated at Homeopathic Hospital after a 22 foot fall from a Salisbury roof while loading fruit with a fruit refrigerator. Doctors marvel at his vitality and report only slight hopes for recovery after the 103 mile trip to Peninsula General Hospital.
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Washington Post
Wilmington Delange
John Hudson
Salisbury
Peninsula General Hospital
Shootout in Street Over Disputed Stop Defense
In Petersburg Virginia near Hotel Stratford two colored men William Ellis and John H Johns clashed this afternoon. Ellis beat Johns with a stick and took his pistol. Ellis later fired and killed items with the weapon and surrendered to police. William Washington, a carpenter, was shot in the face while trying to deter further trouble. Johns fired at bystanders and at Ellis, bullets misfired, a window was damaged, and the clash ended with Ellis surrendering.
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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 WIDE LIST OF NAMES IN NARROW TEXT
A garbled roster lists numerous individuals and couples with ages and home locations from Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. The text appears to be an OCR fragment of marriage licenses or banns with many misspellings and unclear pairings.
Health Office Record Deaths and Veterans Listed
Health office record lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses including Thomas Carley 20, John R Hegson 7, Marmaduke 63, Ella Lortezle 4, Helen Hooper 1, and Margaret Mack 40 among others. Also notes Mary Ricke 40 and Foster Sydney 5 with locations in Woodridge DC and various streets. Ends with report that Col E K Cole and twelve US Marines arrived by steamer from Camp Biot in the Canal Zone after the Panama election.
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Thomas Carley
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
Attorney General Bonaparte replies to a Treasury request from Warwick M Hough for re labeling spirits as whisky. He says the Secretary would lack justification to issue such instructions solely on a distiller’s claim of process change and notes some congeneric products remain in neutral spirits used in whisky imitations.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Warwick M Hough
Cologne
Bonaparte
Long Talk Over New York Campaign At Ward Home
Chairman Frank Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee spent the night and most of today in Westchester County at William L Ward’s home discussing campaign work and the New York governorship nomination. Westchester leaders called to receive guidance as political activity centers on the Manhattan Hotel later tonight.
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New York
Frank H Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Westchester County
William L Ward
Ward
Manhattan
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