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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1904

Page

6

Populists in Revolt Head Bolters in Nebraska

Thormas H H Tibbles leads the bolt against fusion in Nebraska as delegates plan clubs along old Grange lines to revive the Populist party and oppose the Bryan-Democrat fusion ticket. Fusion ticket completed with five Populists and three Democrats plus a Democratic platform endorsing the national ticket.

Old Grange People’s Party Bryan Lincoln Nebr Aug Thormas HH. Tibbles People's Party Fusion Nebraska The Grange Mr. Tibbles

Weebington Notice Offers Free Multi‑Paper Insertion

Marriage and death notices may be published simultaneously in multiple morning papers listed, with no extra charge for either insertion or telegraphing. Papers include 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, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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 Across States and Cities

Notices list multiple marriage licenses and obituaries from Virginia Maryland and Washington area. Entries include Lemuel Diggs with Sarah P Jones and James W Sorrelli with Elizabeth Kay both of King George County, plus marriages in Athens and Oklahoma Territory. Obituaries note Frank Noble Carver and Alice Brown among others with funeral details and dates in 1904 1944.

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

Health Office Record Deaths Infant and Adults Listed

Health Office Deaths record lists multiple individuals with ages and locations including infants at Garrett Hospital and 615 7th St SW, plus adults such as Louis I. Brostus 48 at The Cumberland and Charles Green 69 at Freedmen's Hospital. Other entries include Alice HIH 57 at 1453 Huntington Place and Mary Mohun 67 at 114 10th St SE.

Jennié Briscoe Garrett

Populist Headquarters Chosen in Peoria Illinois

Parker and Henry G Davis discuss a proud report by a fellow citizen and reiterate Democratic principles. The Populist national committee selects Peoria Illinois as national headquarters and directs Kansas Populists to nominate a new State ticket or refile the fusion ticket under the Populist name to avoid vote loss. It signals displeasure with Nebraska fusion and may issue guidance.

Parker Davis Nebraska Jefferson Jackson Bryan St. Louis Aiton Peoria Iil Nationaleadquarters Kansas Union Party

New York Republicans push Elihu Root for governor

In New York August 11, a Republican State committee member said Elihu Root must declare himself publicly or be drafted as the gubernatorial nominee at the Saratoga convention next month. If not Root, Higains was named as an alternative. The state convention will nominate on September 14 at Saratoga.

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

Parker welcomes Democratic literary chief at Rosemount

George F Parker of Indiana, in charge of the Democratic National Committee's literary bureau, calls on Judge Parker at Rosemount. They discussed pamphlet edition of Parker's acceptance speech and related literary campaign work. Parker, a former Cleveland era consul, read papers about press comments and took a horseback ride with guests.

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

Campaign Planning Session at Democratic Headquarters New York

Taggart Sheehan and Nicol led a conference at Hoffman House with Chairman Sheehan and National Chairman Tabeart, outlining organization details for the national campaign. Preparations include bureaus, clerical staff, and a ready-to-open headquarters as serious work begins. The Parker speech draws approval while Lamont is favored for governor, pending further developments.

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

Democratic Headquarters Move Debate Sown in New York

Chairman Cowherd of the Democratic Congressional Committee notes a New York dispatch suggesting moving the national headquarters there. He says no decision has been reached and arguments exist on both sides. Republican leaders already favor New York for campaign operations.

Democratic New York Cowherd Democratic Congressional Committee Congressional Fnus Babcock Tawney Cortelyou James A. Tawney Minnesota

Idaho Republicans Nominate Ticket for State Office

The Republican State convention at Moscow adjourned after nominating BURTON L. FRENCH for Congress, FRANK R. GOODING for governor, B. L. STEEVER for lieutenant governor, J. N. SULLIVAN as supreme judge, WIL H. GIBSON for secretary of state, J J. GUHEEN for attorney general, HAG, N. CORWILN as treasurer, MAE SCOTT as superintendent of schools, ROBERT McGRAW as auditor, and ROBERT BELL as state mining inspector. Gooding led the ticket by defeating Gov. Morrison 195 to 90. platform silent on Mormon question.

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

Indiana in campaign remarks by Representative James A. Hemenway who chairs appropriations. He argues Indiana favors Republicans amid rural fears of a Democrat victory causing hard times. He notes farmer prosperity, critiques Parker and Kern, and plans a Maine vacation to rest from campaigning.

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

Extortion Charged Against Massaro Brothers in Black Hand Case

New York police lock up Giuseppi Massaro and his brother Phippo after barber Ruggiero Nicosia reports a Black Hand letter seeking 4000 for the lives of his family. Nicosia paid 125 dollars and police trap secures one brother receiving marked money. Both deny Black Hand ties.

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

Reunion of Army of the Philippines Held in St Louis

About 1,000 members from across the United States gathered at the Philippine reservation for a reunion at the World’s Fair Grounds in St Louis with Gen Charles King presiding and Albert E B Fout secretary. Delegates later attended receptions at state buildings as Taft, Kaffee, and Merritt were expected to arrive.

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

Political Gossip On Vice Presidential Nominees Abroad

The article surveys aspirants seen in state conventions after the St Louis party gathering. It notes ex Governor McCorkle of West Virginia’s factional bid and later acquiescence, Judge Menzies of Indiana’s hopes, ex Senator Turner of Washington’s gubernatorial run, and C P Walbridge’s shift from VP prospect to governor material. It also covers Babcock’s strategy at Republican HQ and California primaries forecasting Senate races, party shifts, and policy debates on trusts tariffs and reciprocity. The piece discusses Irish and German voter influence, Roosevelt’s standing, and potential cross party appeals in a detailed, period political gossip style.

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 at Chautauqua

Secretary of War William H. Taft spoke at Chautauqua on Our Duty In the Philippines, arguing the United States has found a golden mean between excessive self government and too little education. He outlined the need for continued education of Filipinos, noted the 9 percent educated class, and stressed that public responsibility must be learned through experience and a shared language and intelligent public opinion.

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 warns Philippine education must continue under US guidance

Secretary Taft told a Filipino delegation that education and stability hinge on American guidance. He warned that without continued American leadership the educated classes and the overall education system in the islands would collapse, leaving a government run by the few. He noted that a fully independent, self-governing Philippines cannot emerge while most citizens remain ignorant or easily manipulated by demagogues. The address concluded with a reception, a Yale banquet, and Taft's review of a Boys Brigade parade.

McKinley Taft Chautauqua the Daughters of the American Revolution M. 3. Tucker Louisville Tegent Yale George B. Vincent Durin Boys’ ' Brigade Pittsburg

Defends Dutch Army Over Mass Sumatra Casualties

Col H F C Van Bylevelt explains Dutch forces used living screens of women and children in North Sumatra battles. He says natives place noncombatants in front to probe point-blank ranges, forcing fires despite officers warnings, amid large numbers killed.

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 train near Hadley investigated

Massachusetts Central Rail road officials probe an attempted wreck of a passenger train between Hadley and Northampton. A railroad tie, eighteen by six inches, was wedged under the pilot and scraped the road bed for miles as the train traveled at forty to forty five miles an hour. The tie remained fast as the Northampton yard was approached.

Northampton Mass Massachusetts Central Railroad Hadley Northampton Yard Tle

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