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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
6
The Baltimore Sun prints a clear shift toward Taft in Maryland. Democrats oppose Bryan, with business and conservative voters favoring Taft. Observers note many Baltimore Democrats doubt Bryan and expect Taft to win Maryland this year. The paper cites Gorman snubs and anti Bryan sentiment among merchants as factors.
An August notice lists marriages and funerals with names including Claire Eschayer and Paul Faude from Washington D C and Lafayette Ind, plus obituaries for Coleman Brez Joseph Cogan Riley and Ainsworth Spofford. Funeral details cite dates August 1908, residences, and church services.
Notices announce that Tasred will appear simultaneously in multiple morning papers upon application without extra charge. Papers listed include Cineimart Enquirer Pittsburg Dispatch Rostor Globe Providence Journal Buffalo Courier Rochester Herald Chicago Record Herald St Louis Republic Cleveland Plain Dealer St Louis Planer P New York Times Syracuse Post Standard Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Directory of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phones in Washington area. Includes Geo P Zurhorst J William Lee John R Wright Co R F Harveys Sons W R Speare Frank A Speare and others offering modern chapels crematoriums and livery connections at modest prices and 24 hour service.
The fragmentary text hints at political sentiment with references to Taft, Bryan, and Maryland. It includes comments about party loyalty and voting intentions, suggesting a conversation about preferred candidates and possible splits among Democrats.
In San Antonio on August 12 the Texas Democratic platform adopted a prohibition plank. The vote helped elect A B Story of Caldwell, an anti prohibition Bailey ally, as chairman amid a bitter factional struggle. The convention aimed to avoid a row that could jeopardize state officers named last month.
Aug 13 Morehead City reports the Third regiment completed the largest encampment in its history with target practice the focus. Col W L McGhee led the range with Majs Bisbane Barker and Dwyer assisting. Carps Suggs of Raleigh posted the top score at 205 as Adjt Gen Roberson and Gen Armfield attended.
Judge W Hodges Mann candidate for Virginia governor returned from New York State where he met prominent Democrats who predicted Bryan’s prospects in several states. Mann said sentiment shifted in Bryan’s favor recently and that newspapers once opposed him now favor his election. He reported strong support for his own run in Shenandoah Loudoun and Prince William counties and anticipated a good vote in that region.
The Virginia League of Municipalities opened its annual convention in Portsmouth with mayors and city officials attending. Dr Ennion G Williams health commissioner spoke on public health and Mayor McCarthy of Richmond addressed municipal financing. A welcome was given by Councilman W C Corbett of Portsmouth and R J Noel of Balford replied. The convention continues tomorrow.
Richmond reports Wyndham R. Meredith of Richmond may wed and run as the Republican gubernatorial candidate next year. He reportedly plans to vote Taft-Sherman this fall, aiding a GOP challenge to the likely Democratic nominee. Other items note an Odd Fellows encampment adjournment in Asheville, a Virginia convict’s road sentence, a Southern Commercial Secretaries’ Association formation in Chattanooga, and local obituaries including James McAvoy Emily Richardson Harry Wittenger and others.
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 13 Bryan weighs southern invitations and a possible August 19 visit to Montgomery Alabama while declining to announce definite engagements. A five foot pig-sticking gourd labeled Billy's big stick amused onlookers as Bryan says the big stick would be led by love, not fear. Clayton praises Lincoln hospitality and notes orderly, enthusiastic notification events.
Lincoln August 13 National Committeeman Victor Rosewater loses bid to end fusion in Nebraska. Secretary of State Junkin rules Zephus Noble of the Second district may be entered as elector candidate on both Populist and Democratic tickets. Noble will be classed on the ballot as Democrat and Populist.
A northbound Norfolk and Western mail pouch was cut open at Charlestown station early this morning. A Front Royal package is missing and Berryville material was ransacked. Money-containing letters to banks and liquor interests were opened. checks and letters replaced. Pouch found in a small valley at the station. tramps were seen nearby and followed to Shenandoah Junction, where they were arrested.
Harvey G Wood 28 and Anna Busters 19 both of Clifton Md plan to wed with Rev H Mam officiating. Barbara Rous 36 and Robert White sa of Beltimore Md also listed for nuptials with Rev H Mam officiating.
An ambassador met the President amid cordial Austro American relations. highwaymen seized a procession with muskets and pistols demanding a fund for Nassau Hospital. Ambassador Francis joined the street drama handing over funds and receiving immunity. President Roosevelt and sons played along. Schurman offered no comment on New York politics.
Sullivan Bennett recently released from jail attacked the 1-year-old daughter of Mrs. Oliver Beckner at Martinsburg Berkeley county. He dragged the child into a room, held the mother at bay with a revolver and threatened to kill her if she entered. Police later captured him. a crowd shouted for hanging as authorities rushed Bennett to jail.
Harry G J Tucker of Rockbridge County dismisses reports that the Virginian machine will desert Judge William Hodges Mann in favor of himself He says he first learned of the matter from the press and notes gubernatorial candidates have friends among State officials and the General Assembly The report may aim to harm Mann with no shown hostility among candidates or officials
Special to The Washington Pom reports Thaddeus M. Sullivan a Mount Clair farmer in Clarksburg West Virginia received a death threat by letter. The letter demanded 200 and threatened fatal harm if not paid by August 2. Sullivan suspects Frank Shaw, an escapee from jail in the area, as the writer. he has alerted authorities and will not comply.
Roanoke August 13 190? Dentist William S Gregory charged with attempted assault on patient Miss T A Irvin under chloroform July 28. Two day hearing ends with grand jury referral bail set at 10000 dollars Coulter and Keedick fined 50 each sequel to the alleged incident Furniture Dealers convention in Lynchburg Virginia opens with welcome address by Attorney J L Lee and response by M B Sydnor Jr president of the association scheduling officers elections tomorrow
The Washington Post reports five Black suspects arrested in Alexandria face grand jury action after a forged letter tied to a theft case. A watch found on Charles McCoy matched a police memo, as blacksmith M Roberts from Fauquier County reports robbery near Springs Park. Roberts offers rewards for watch recovery and highwaymen’s capture.
Howard Morris and Harvey Lunsford, arrested August 3 by Chief Goods and Policemen Ferguson and Roberts for allegedly stealing a barrel of whisky valued at $95 from a car in Potomac yard, were held for the Alexandria county grand jury at a police court session. Commonwealth's Attorney G. Brent led the prosecution with defense by Edmund Burke and Howard W. Smith. They remain at police headquarters due to lack of separate-cell facilities.
Norfolk Virginia August 32 United States circuit court of appeals rules that civil habeas corpus cannot discharge a minor who enlisted without parental consent. Aged under 18 Booker Osceola Inc was subject to court martial for desertion or attempted desertion even if he lied about his age. Parents sought discharge pending trial but the appellate court holds he should not be released.
West Virginia Aug 13 The executive committee filled vacancies on the Independent Republican State ticket led by Arnold Di Scherr for governor. J B Darst of Jackson county was named auditor and T T McDougal of Wayne county for secretary of state. Darst serves as assistant to the state tax commissioner and appears on both tickets. Scherr departed Parkersburg for Hot Springs conference with Arthur J Vorys and William H Taft regarding WV difficulties.
Washington county commissioners press Representative Pearré to push a national turnpike from Washington to Gettysburg be named the Lincoln Memorial road extended to the Antietam battlefield. They argue a route through Washington county via Antietam to Gettysburg best memorialize Lincoln, following Lee's retreat path through Mountain Gap near Monterey.
Darla Lisle of Hagerstown and Rankin Murphy of Pittsburg were arrested after robbing Nicholas Straley’s grocery. Lisle drew the clerk’s attention while Murphy grabbed $12 from the drawer, then fled over the counter. Murphy was pursued and shot at three times before capture four miles north of Magerstown. Lisle was arrested in the store. Murphy confessed.
Police hunted a suspected negro assailant and the slayer of a local officer in and around Portsmouth Virginia. Bloodhounds tracked a reported suspect from Deep Creek to Buzzards Row toward Pinners Point before the scent went cold, with a bloodstained handkerchief found.
Nashville Tenn August 13 G WTillman was chosen as the Republican nominee for governor at a four hour convention session. The nomination came by acclamation after support from Knox county's W B Cooper. Tillman accepted amid applause and cheers. Lawrence county’s Marlon Richardson won the railroad commissioner nomination. The platform endorsed statewide prohibition, aligning with the Chattanooga faction’s actions this week.
Norfolk August 13 The naval board led by Capt Dillingham at St Helena training station found cause to pursue criminal proceedings against the negroes involved in the August 2 shooting affray between several hundred sailors and a band of negroes. The government delays in calling witnesses suggest charges may be filed.
A Baltimore man Harry Tarrell and his sister Tan Jarrell died after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms in Rochester New York. Mrs Lillian Jarrell, her husband and mother Mrs Margaret Scheib were hospitalized, with the husband and mother recovering. Mrs Jarrell later died after a relapse.
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. If bakers do not comply within ten days their shops will be closed.
A Montgomery county farmer delegation led by Preston E. B. Ray urged Governor Crothers to have the state maintain three turnpikes as free roads. The Union turnpike from the District to Brookeville, the Washington and Colesville from Sligo to Shton, and the Wheaton from Wheaton to Norwood total about 40 miles. The roads were dividend-paying, costing about 75 000 dollars, and Gov Crothers indicated the proposal would be accepted.
A Sons of Confederate Veterans camp was formed in Bikins West Virginia with officers led by Commandant Ralph Darden and others. The group will host a September 30 ceremony at Beverly featuring U.S. Senator Daniel as speaker.
A four story brick factory of the Deal Milling Company and an adjoining apartment house owned by the Deal brothers were gutted in a blaze in Cumberland Maryland on August 13. A brick building housing a saloon and upper floor residence suffered damage. Low Potomac River water pressure hindered firefighting. origin of the fire is unknown. Estimated loss reaches $60 000 with partial insurance. The sites sit at Front and Glenn streets near the Baltimore and Ohio tracks.
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 13 three thousand mourners attended the funeral of Margaret Mamie and Claire Givins killed in Tuesday’s explosion and fire. The sisters were buried together after services at St Alphonsus Church. Their mother, bedridden, pleaded to be saved to attend but could not leave her bed.
Upperville Horse and Colt Show Association will stage its eighteenth annual exhibition on August 26 and 27 at Grafton Hall near Upperville Virginia. Entries exceed 450 across 45 classes with special races and deeplechase events each day. President Wilkie Pletcher and secretary P. S. Gochnauer, both of Upperville, lead the organization. the event draws large local attendance.
Miss Myrtle Jones, 12, daughter of George B. Jones of Spotsylvania County, died after lighting a match to an oil stove and causing an explosion. Flames enveloped her clothing. sisters and brother tried to smother the fire with a blanket but she succumbed to injuries.
Leesburg Virginia April 13 Mrs Catherine Umbaugh died at her home near Luckett s aged 79 She is survived by five sons and three daughters Mrs Mary Palmer of Alexandria county mother of Sheriff William H Palmer died at her home aged 85 She was the widow of James Palmer of Lauderdale county Two sons survive John B Tyler of Lynchburg died suddenly near Hamilton Virginia from paralysis He recently purchased the Wilson farm near Purcellville Petersburg August 13 Mrs RP Stubbe died at the residence of her daughter Mrs J T Morris aged 76 She was twice married her first husband William L Add of Richmond and Petersburg later married Jo N Stubbs of Gloucester county After his death in 1865 she married Joan S Stubbs of Gloucester county She spent her married life in Richmond and Petersburg
The article argues backache rarely signals kidney trouble and most cases stem from muscular or nerval causes. It promotes Fulton’s Renal Compound as a specific for kidney disease, citing John J. Fulton’s work and offering free literature and a local Oakland-based contact.
Hugh J. Williams and Miss Addie YT Olds of Spotsylvania county married at the residence of Rev. Decatur Edwards. Ebert H. Day and Miss Julia B. Clark also wed today by Rev. Edwards at the bride’s home in Spotsylvania. The couple will reside in Washington.
Mies Susie R Offutt of Rockville Maryland died at home aged 38 after an illness. Mrs Mary Jane Young wife of John W Young clerk for Allegheny County circuit court died at the Woman's Hospital Cumberland from appendicitis and uraemic poisoning at age 48. Mrs Ella T Quinn wife of T Q Quinn Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor died of typhoid fever aged 18, survived by husband and two daughters.
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