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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
15
The Baltimore Sun, Maryland's leading Democratic paper, endorses Taft after previously giving Bryan tepid support. Observers say Baltimore’s three main papers now back Taft, boosting GOP hopes that Maryland may tilt to Taft this year. Many conservative Democrats disfavor Bryan and distrust his ability to win.
Deaths and weddings listed include Claire Marjorie Eschayer and Paul Faude marriage in Washington and Lafayette, Knoxville style notices for Az hy, Coleman Brez, Joseph Wilm, and Riley, plus the passing of Ainsworth R. Spofford former Librarian of Congress. Funeral details and interment locations given for several individuals.
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Directory of funeral directors and embalmers with firm names addresses and phone numbers in Washington area. Listings include Georges P Zurhorst J William Lee John R Wright Co R F Harveys Sons W R Speare Frank A Speare Wm H Sardo Co Thos S Sergeon Thos A Costello Frank Geier's Sons and others with chapel livery connections and 24 hour service notes.
Readable fragments show a voter expressing mixed loyalty between parties. Mentions Maryland, Taft, Bryan, and Democrats, with hedged certainty about who to vote for. The text reflects partisan tension and undecided stance without clear outcome.
In San Antonio on August 12 the dry faction failed to block the proposal in the Texas Democratic platform on prohibition. A.B. Story of Caldwell, an antiprohibitionist and Bailey supporter, was elected chairman, a move aimed at avoiding a row that could jeopardize the convention’s goals. All state officers were named at last month’s election.
After the most successful encampment in North Carolina guard history the Third regiment broke camp. Major officers and local leaders attended as Walter Suggs posted the highest score of 205 in target practice. Rigorous organization under Col J N Crate and Lt Col S W Miner marked the event with adjutant general Roberson and Gen J F Armfield in attendance.
Judge W Hodges Mann candidate for governor of Virginia has just returned from New York State trip where prominent Democrats foresee Bryan support in several states including New York Indiana North Dakota Nebraska West Virginia Kentucky and maybe Maryland Mann notes sentiment shifting toward Bryan and says he expects strong votes in Shenandoah Loudoun and Prince William counties
The Virginia League of Municipalties opened in Portsmouth as Dr Ennion G Williams health commissioner spoke on Public Health Mayor McCarthy of Richmond addressed Municipal Financiering A welcoming address was given by Councilman W C Corbett of Portsmouth with R J Noel of Baiford replying The convention continues tomorrow
Richmond reports Wyndham R. Meredith of this city may wed to join the Republican bid for governor next year after switching from Bryan to Taft. Possible GOP candidate battles include William Hodges Mann Harry St George Tucker and Henry C Stuart. Also Odd Fellows Encampment adjourns to Salisbury next August. Henry Thompson, a Black man, jailed 232 years for robbing a buggy rider. Southern Commercial Secretaries' Association forms with W B Royster as president. Obituaries note several local deaths with ages and addresses.
In Lincoln Nebraska August 13 Bryan contemplates southern visits despite campaign lateness. Invitations from Montgomery Alabama and others press for August 19 25 appearances. A five foot pig stick gourd gifted by Nebraska farmers prompts Bryan to say he would lead by love not fear if elected. Clayton praises Lincoln hospitality and orderly notification. Colorado labor support noted. Oklahoma GOP critique cited.
Lincoln Aug 13 Victor Rosewater Republican loss in bid to bar fusion. Secretary of State Junkin says Zephus Noble in Second district may appear as elector on both Populist and Democratic tickets. Rosewater protested lack of ten percent Populist vote but protest overruled. Noble to be listed as Democrat and Populist.
A northbound Norfolk and Western mail pouch was cut open at Charlestown station about 4 am. Missing items include a Front Royal package and a Berryville package. Letters to banks and liquor interests with money were taken. checks and letters were replaced. Tramps seen near the station were followed to Shenandoah Junction, where they were arrested.
In a clipped notice two couples are listed for marriage licenses. Harvey G Wood, 28, and Anna Busters, 19, both of Clifton Bath. Barbara Rous, 36, and Robert White, 41, of Beltimore Md. The Rev H Mam presiding.
Ambassador Francis and companions narrowly escaped a highway ambush near the president’s home as riders from the Nassau Riding School demanded funds for a Nassau Hospital. Francis contributed unguarded, and was given immunity by Red Cross tags. Roosevelt’s sons reportedly participated indirectly in a related caper at Sigamore Hill while Schurman stayed silent on the New York gubernatorial issue.
Sullivan Bennett, recently freed from jail, threatened a mother with a revolver to seize her 1-year-old daughter at Martinsburg Gas Company plant. The mother defended the child. Bennett fled into bushes but was captured by police. A mob urged hanging before officers protected the suspect. The state's penalty ranges to death or life imprisonment.
Harry B J George Tucker of Rockbridge county rejects the Virginia machine deserting Judge Williams Hodges Mann and says he heard of the report from the press. He and other gubernatorial candidates have friends in state officials and the General Assembly. The report may aim to harm Mann. candidates are said to run on merit without animosity among office holders.
Thaddeus M. Sullivan, a Mount Clair farmer, received a death threat demanding 200 under a parkersburg mail. He suspects Frank Shaw, recently escaped from jail, as the writer. Sullivan refuses to comply and believes the note originated from Shaw.
Roanoke on August 13 reports dentist William S. Gregory faced two day police court hearings on a charge of attempting to assault patient Miss T. A. Irvin under chloroform on July 28. He was bound over to the grand jury and granted $10,000 bail while Coulter and Keedick paid $50 fines each. In Lynchburg the sixth annual Virginia Retail Furniture Dealers Association convention opened at the M. G. A. auditorium with Attor ney J. L. Lee delivering the welcome and M. B. Sydnor Jr. of Richmond presiding. officers to be elected tomorrow.
A chain of evidence links five Black men in Alexandria to robberies and burglaries. A forged letter identified a watch found on Charles McCoy as Roberts’s property. Roberts describes the watch and offers a reward for its recovery and for the capture of the highwaymen. McCoy and companions are held for grand jury actions.
Howard Morris and Harvey Lunsford, arrested August 3 by Chief Goods and Policemen Ferguson and Roberts in Alexandria county, are held for the grand jury at a special police court session. Prosecution was led by Commonwealth's Attorney sg. Brent with defense by Edmund Burke and Howard W. Smith. In other items, plans for Alexandria Day at Luna Park were outlined, with a half holiday proclaimed, while local wool theft and Chicken Alley fines were reported, and new building contracts and property purchases announced.
Norfolk reports the United States circuit court of appeals held that civil courts may not discharge a minor who enlisted without parental consent via habeas corpus. A Osceola, Inc. youth named Booker, who claimed age fraud, remains subject to court martial for desertion and false swearing. His parents cannot secure his discharge pending naval trial.
West Virginia Aug 13 The Independent Republican State ticket led by Arnold Di Scherr for governor filled by the executive committee J B Darst named for auditor and T T McDougal for secretary of state Darst now assistant to the state tax commissioner and the only man on both tickets Scherr left Parkersburg for a Hot Springs conference with Arthur J Vorys and William H Taft seeking settlement of the West Virginia difficulty
Washington county commissioners urge Representative Pearré to push a national turnpike from Washington to Gettysburg as the Lincoln Memorial road extending to Antietam battlefield. They argue the path through Washington County via Antietam to Hagerstown and Gettysburg best memorializes Lincoln, following Lee’s retreat route through Mountain Gap near Monterey.
Darla Lisle of Hagerstown and Rankin Murphy of Pittsburg were arrested after robbing Nicholas Straley's grocery. Lisle distracted the clerk while Murphy took $12 from the drawer. Murphy was pursued and shot at before being captured four miles north of Magers town. Lisle was arrested in the store. Murphy confessed.
Portsmouth police and nearby towns conducted another fruitless search for the assailant of Mrs. Catherine Powell and the slayer of Officer William Winningder. A suspect held near Deep Creek remained in custody while bloodstained handkerchiefs and a dog trail led toward Pinners Point before fading.
Nashville August 13 G W Tillman was made the Republican nominee for governor on a four hour session. The nomination came by acclamation after W B Cooper pressed the nomination. Tillman’s acceptance drew loud applause. Marlon Richardson of Lawrence county was chosen as railroad commissioner nominee. The platform supported statewide prohibition, aligning with the Chattanooga state convention of the other faction.
Norfolk reports that a naval board led by Capt. Dillingham concludes the August 2 shooting affray between sailors and a band of negroes. the government likely will institute criminal proceedings against the involved negroes as several sailor witnesses hold back from testifying.
Harry Tarrell of Baltimore and his sister Mrs Lillian Jarrell died after eating a dish of toadstools mistaken for mushrooms in Rochester. Her husband and mother Mrs Margaret Scheib were critically ill and later recovered, though Mrs Jarrell relapsed and died.
State health officers acting under the pure food commissioner inspected all Lakeshops in Richmond and ordered changes in dough kneading baking and handling bread. Flour and ingredients must be kept clean. Bakers have ten days to comply or their shops will be closed.
A Montgomery county farmers delegation led by Preston E B Ray urged Gov Crothers and the Maryland good roads commission to take over three turnpikes totaling about 40 miles. The Union, Washington and Colesville, and Wheaton turnpikes would be state maintained in return for preserving their current good condition. The roads originally cost around 75000 dollars and each is dividend paying. Gov Crothers praised the owners and signaled likely acceptance.
A Sons of Confederate Veterans camp formed in Bikins West Virginia with officers Ralph Darden as commander Boyd Wees first lieutenant J B Garber second lieutenant G Nelson Wilson adjutant Dr Bosworth surgeon Floyd McDonald treasurer Hiaine W Taylor quartermaster C D Bray historian. The group plans a program for the September 30 monument unveiling at Beverly with United States Senator Daniel as speaker.
A four story brick building of the Deal Milling Company burned tonight in Cumberland. An adjoining apartment house owned by the Deal brothers was gutted and a brick building housing a saloon on the lower floor was damaged. Water pressure was weak due to the Potomac River level. Loss estimated at 60,000 with partial insurance. Location Front and Glenn streets facing the B and O tracks.
Wheeling West Virginia August 13 three sisters Margaret Mamie and Claire Givins killed in Tuesday explosion and fire were buried today in one grave after services at St Alphonsus Church three thousand mourners attended the funeral the mother remained bedbound unable to attend due to injuries from the blaze.
Upperville Va Aug 33 Special to The Washington Post The Upperville Horse and Colt Show Association will stage its eighteenth annual exhibition August 26 and 27 at Grafton Hall near Upperville. Entries exceed 450 across 45 classes with special races and deeplechase events daily. The show, among Virginia’s oldest and best, expects large attendance. President Wilkie Pletcher and secretary P S Gochnauer, both of Upperville, oversee the event.
Miss Myrtle Jones twelve year old daughter of George B Jones of Spottsylvania county died from burns received when she lit a match to an oil stove and it exploded setting her clothes on fire. Her sister and brother attempted to smother the flames with a blanket but she succumbed to her injuries.
Mrs Catherine Umbaugh died at home near Luckett s aged 79. Survived by five grandchildren and three daughters. Mrs Mary Palmer of Alexandria county mother of Sheriff William H Palmer died aged 85. Widow of James Palmer of Lauderdale county. Two sons survive. John B Tyler of Lynchburg died suddenly near Hamilton Va from paralysis. He had bought Wilson farm near Purcellville Petersburg Va. Aug 13 Mrs RP Stubbe died at the residence of her daughter Mrs J T Morris aged 76. She was twice married first to William L Add of Richmond. After his death in 1865 she married John J Stubbs of Gloucester county. She spent her married life in Richmond and Petersburg.
An ad-like piece argues backache rarely signals kidney trouble and claims Fulton’s Renal Compound as a specific for kidney inflammation. It notes most back pain arises from muscles or nerves and promotes free literature and dealer contacts in Oakland California and New York.
Hugh J. Williams of Spotsylvania and Miss Addie YT Olds wed at Rev Decatur Edwards home in Spotsylvania. Ebert H Day and Miss Julia B Clark also married today by Rev Edwards. The couples plan to reside in Washington.
Virginia obituaries report Susie Roffutt of Rockville aged 38, died at home after illness. Also noted are Mary Jane Young, wife of a circuit court clerk, died at Women’s Hospital from appendicitis and uraemic poisoning, aged 48. Ella T. Quinn, wife of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor, died of typhoid fever, aged 18, survived by husband and two daughters.
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