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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1904

Page

29

Populists Revolt At Head of Bolters In Nebraska

Lincoln Aug. Thomas H. H. Tibbles leads the revolt against a fusion ticket in Nebraska as delegates plan old Grange style clubs and a straight Populist convention. The fusion ticket is finalized with five Populist and three Democrat offices, including Berge as governor and Osborne as state treasurer. Bryan’s stance marks the national ticket endorsement while Democrat Parker and Davis receive indorsement.

Old Grange People’s Party Bryan Lincoln Nebr Aug Thormas HH. Tibbles People's Party Fusion Nebraska The Grange Mr. Tibbles George W. Berge Dr. A. Townsend Franklin County R. E. Watzke Richardson County John M. Osborne Pawnee County

Notice of Marriage and Death Notices in Weebington Post

Marriage and death notices may be inserted at Weebington Post and appear simultaneously at morning newspapers across multiple cities without extra charge. Listings include major papers such as New York Times, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Chicago Record-Herald, and others.

Post NEW York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald ST Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard ST. Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Marriages and obituaries gather notices from many states

Licensed to marry notices list Lemuel Diggs and Sarah P Jones among multiple couples from Virginia Oklahoma Territory Maryland and Athens Georgia Dates reflect 1904 and 1944 with various guidance on funeral times and burial locations. Obituary mentions include Frank Noble Mary Blunt Carver Alice Brown Theophilus E Roessle and Mary Julia Wheeler with service details and interment plans.

Lemuel Diggs Sarah P Jones James W. Sorrelli Elizabeth Kay King George County John Buckner Mattie Green Young J. Johnson Virginia Thompson Athens G. R. B. Tucker Elma Hogan Oklahoma Territory Frederick Rex Bertha Campbell Baltimore Mathiaa J. Brobl Lauri V Petty Isaiah Johnson Sarah Henry John G Lewis Nelson County van Patterson Buckingham County John J. Coste Io Reba Ballinger Robert B. Reardon Sarah Webb Mary Carver Frank Noble Mary Blunt Carver L Street Richmond Boston Randouph Margaret Robert B Eglantine Randaolph Rodssle Paris France Verdnes Theophilus E. Roessle Washington, D. C Reisterstown Mary Julia Oseph R Julia C. Wheeler C. di T Glenwood Cemetery

Health Office Record Deaths From Various Hospitals

Infant of Jennié Briscoe Garrett Hosp one day. Louis I Brostus Cumberland 48. Charles Green Freedmen's Hospital 69. Alice 5 HIH 57. Bettie Estes Wash Asylum Hosp 55. Infant of William E Jones 615 7th St Sw one day. Mary Mohun 114 10th St Se 67. Elizabeth Morris 719 Grant Ave 47. Sarah B Posey 630 19th At Nw 81. Kate Merney Providence Hospital 59. Bessie P Young 38 V St Nw 23 years.

Jennié Briscoe Garrett

Populist Headquarters Picked Peoria for National Office

Parker and Henry G Davis praised a fellow citizen for Democratic principles. The Populist national committee meets in Peoria Illinois and designates Peoria as national headquarters. They instruct Kansas Populists to nominate a new state ticket or file the fusion ticket under the Populist name to avoid vote loss. They disapprove of Nebraska fusion and may issue guidance.

Peoria Iil Nationaleadquarters Kansas Union Party Nebraska

Root Boom On Again As Gubernatorial Draft Expected

New York Aug 11 The New York Republican State committee debates Elihu Root’s future as governor nominee. Members say he must declare publicly or be drafted at the Saratoga convention next month. If not Root, Higains is named as alternative. The Saratoga convention opens September 14 to select the State ticket.

New York Elihu Root Saratoga New York Republican State Committee Root Higains

Parker and Parker Meet at Rosemount in Democratic Literature Visit

George F. Parker of Indiana, head of the Democratic National Committee literary bureau, met Judge Parker at Rosemount. They discussed pamphlet production for Judge Parker’s acceptance speech and related campaign literary work. Parker, formerly U.S. consul to Birmingham, toured the area with guests after reading newspapers and taking a horseback ride.

Esopus George F. Parker Indiana Democratic National Committee Judge Parker Rosemount Crm Parker

Plan for Campaign At Democratic Headquarters New York

Taggart Sheehan and Nicol confer at Hoffman House in New York as Democratic leaders map national campaign logistics. Bureau setup clerical staff and headquarters preparations dominate talks with officials optimistic about readiness by Monday. Parker speech wins approval while Lamont rides as favorite governor candidate amid evolving leadership plans.

Taggart Sheehan Nicol Democratic New York Democratic Executive Committee Tabeart Delancey Nicol Hoffman House Judge Parker Daniel 5. Lamont

Democrats Consider Moving Headquarters to New York

Chairman Cowherd of the Democratic Congressional Committee said no decision was made on moving headquarters from the city to New York. He noted discussions could be advantageous but emphasized the idea remained only a suggestion. Meanwhile Republican leaders, including Chairman Babcock, have already based operations in New York for the campaign.

Democratic New York Cowherd Democratic Congressional Committee Congressional Fnus Babcock

Idaho Republicans nominate ticket for state offices

Moscow august convention adjourns after nominating BURTON L. FRENCH for Congress FRANK R. GOODING for Governor Dr B L STEEVER for lieutenant governor J N SULLIVAN for Supreme Court secretary of state WIL H GIBSON attorney general J J GUHEEN Boise HAG N CORWILN state auditor MAE SCOTT state mining inspector ROBERT BELL Gooding leads the ticket win 195 to 90 over Gov Morrison platform silent on Mormon issue

Moscow Idaho Burton L. French Frank R. Gooding Shoshone B. L. Steever Weiser J. N. Sullivan Wil H. Gibson J J. Guheen Pocatello Hag, N. Corwiln Boise Miss Mae Scott Robert M Cgraw Robert Bell Gooding Morrison Hatley

Indiana in campaign what Mr Hemenway says

Representative James A. Hemenway, Indiana appropriations chair, says rural fear keeps Indiana safely Republican and that voters favor current conditions. He notes farmers see high prices and fear a change, discounts Parker Kern plans, and plans a Maine vacation away from politics. He predicts Overstreet’s safe re election and hints at Democrat weakness statewide.

James A. Hemenway Appropriations Indiana Senate Washington Maine Mr. Hemenway Cleveland Tom Taggart Overstreet Hemenway Parker Kern John Kern Bryan Hare Aten Camden

Extortion Charge Against Italian Tailors in New York

Giuseppi Massaro and his brother Phippo Massaro, both tailors with a shop on East Third Street, were jailed on extortion charges after a barber, Ruggiero Nicosia, said the men sent two Black Hand letters demanding 4000 and threatening his family. Nicosia paid 125 dollars to Massaro, who was nabbed in the act of receiving marked money. Phippo was later arrested at home. The brothers, Sicilians, have been in the United States less than a year and deny Black Hand membership or any conspiracy.

Black Hand Society New York Giuseppi Massaro Phippo East Third Street Ruggiero Nicosia Black Hand Nicosia

Army of the Philippines reunion draws 1000 in St Louis

A thousand members from across the United States gather at the Philippine reservation for a reunion at World's Fair Grounds in St Louis. Gen Charles King presides in Visayan Theater as Albert Fout handles secretary duties and delegates tour state buildings after sessions. Taft and Generals Kaffee and Merritt expected to arrive soon.

St. Louis Army of the Philippines United States Visayan Charles King Albert EB. Fout

Political Gossip in the Nation’s Political Circles

In St Louis aspirants for Vice President surfaced after the convention with ex Gov McCorkle of West Virginia, Judge Menzies of Indiana, ex Senator Turner of Washington, and C P Walbridge among those linked to future governor roles. Republican chairman Babcock targets about forty districts with a New York headquarters card index guiding strategies. California primaries shape senatorial forecasts while Roosevelt’s prospects rise. Maine Vermont and Irish and German voters emerge as pivotal groups in the unfolding campaign.

St. Louis McCorkle West Virginia Parkersburg Ign Indiana Judge Menzies Turner Washington State Davis C. P. Walbridge Chicago Babcock Republican Congressional Committee New York Everton Pilot Roosevelt Emerald Isle Eagan Washington Gene

Taft Addresses Philippines Policy In Chautauqua Talk

Secretary of War Taft arrives by private yacht at Chautauqua and faces the largest summer assembly crowd, arguing the Philippines need a golden mean between excess self government and overly long education. He outlines education as key to producing responsible citizens and notes 9 percent educated Filipinos influence policy while the bulk require guidance and time. He stresses public opinion, shared language, and gradual franchise expansion as essential to self government.

Chautauqua N. Y Wiliam H. Taft President Chase Jamestown and Lake Bi Railroad Company Lakewood Herryn Miss Green Cincinnati George E. Vincent Ghautaudua W. H. Hickman Board of Trustees Yale United States Taft Unfk Philippines Philippine Islands

Taft urges continued American led education in the Philippines

Secretary Taft warns that removing American guidance would collapse the education system in the Philippines and leave a largely ignorant populace prone to demagoguery. He argues for long term American stewardship to ensure a stable self governing future. Taft addresses Filipinos seeking immediate independence and speaks at a Chautauqua reception and Yale banquet.

Dutch Army Defends Strategy in Sumatra Front

Col H F C Van Bylevelt argues that Dutch forces faced tenfold odds in North Sumatra and used women and children as a living shield by native leaders to force close-range attacks. He notes troops avoid firing but must respond to overwhelming tactics to prevent defeat. The retired Indian Army officer cites long service and official cautions from Achin.

New York North Sumatra H. F. C. van Bylevelt Col. Bylevelt Atjeh Achin England Col van Daalen Gajoe Alaslands Col van Bylevelt Col van Daalen Hadja Pattambang van Heuts Achin and Dependencies Holland

Attempt to wreck a train near Hadley Massachusetts

Officials probe an alleged plan to derail a passenger train between Hadley and Northampton. An under-pilot wedged railroad tie, eighteen by six inches, scraped the roadbed along the route at about forty to forty five miles per hour. The dangerous obstruction remained fixed as the train entered Northampton yard despite crossing multiple tracks.

Northampton Mass Massachusetts Central Railroad Hadley Northampton Yard Tle

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