Democratic fundraising plan taps editors nationwide
Champ Clark reports visits to eight states and a broad drift toward his ticket. Col. Moses Wetmore announces a national appeal to Democratic and independent newspapers to fund the campaign. The effort aims to tap all sources, with editors asked to start subscription lists and contributors to receive acknowledgment.
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Champ Clark
Chicago
United States
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Campaign Fund
Moses C. Wetmore
Finance Committee
National Committee
Wetmore
Upere
Quitzman Mack
Gay
Héxstell
Nurseiz
Gere
Thomas J. Gore
Oklahoma
Alexander Dockery
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
Mack
Gov
Dockery
Clark
St. Louis
Contiguous c
Died Notices from Washington D C and Vicinity
Obituary notices dated August 14 to 18 1908 list Mary Ann Gren widow of John Gren age 81 buried in Stafford County Va Anna Sears Parsons aged 88 services at Presbyterian church New York interment in Tacony NY Francis Thegdorm son of John C and Jerake Francis Cain funeral from 41 East Capitol Street northeast August 16 1908 Torrey on August 17 1908 residence 301 Blev Dw SW left widow Ada Torrey funeral planned later Thomas J McDonough Philadelphia wife Mary Cornyn died August 14 1908 burial details sparse with multiple names and locations
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Grehen
Wa. m
Mary Ann
John Gren
Stafford County
Pascral Sormtes
Clifton Street
Terpentin
Fredericksburg
Baltimore
Lewis
John C
Jeraie
Willlart
Ada Torrey
Marriage and Death Notices Notice Appear in Multiple Papers
Notice announces that marriage and death notices filed in The Waalingun Post will appear in several named newspapers at no extra charge. The list includes Cinemnatl Enquires, Wittsberg Dispatch, Twaton Globe, Providence Journal, Buralo Courier, Rochester Herald Record-Herald, St. Louis Republic, Ireland Plain Dever, Pant Pioneer Pi New York Times, Syracuse Ant Stand, Philadelphia Public Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinemnatl Enquires
Wittsberg Dispatch
Twaton Globe
Providence Journal
Buralo Courier
Rochester
Herage Record-Herald
St. Louis
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC
A list of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers in Washington, detailing services from undertakers to modern chapels. Entries include W. R. Speare, William Sardo & Co., Thomas Sergeon, Costello, Geier's Sons, Zurhorst, William Leuw, John R. Wright Co., Harvey's Sons, and others with street locations and telephone numbers.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Thos. S. Sergeon
R._S. CAIN
Thos. A. Costello
Frank Geier
Chanel
P. Zurhorst
Capito
William Lew
Yuabalmer
Penneyivania
Pearre Opponents Gather for Oakland District Convention
Special to the Washington Post from Boyd County reports that a congressional convention for the Oakland District will meet August 20. Delegates will travel from Boydland and Reskyne to nominate a candidate to oppose Col. George A. Pearce. Many Democrats believe a vigorous campaign could win, though the district is seen as overwhelmingly Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Postey
Boyds
Sasteoinry
Oakland
Boydeland- Reskyne
Momine
George A. Pearce
Timanus Predicts Republican Lead in Ulterior Victory
Special to The Washington Post from Laurel Maryland August 17 Former Mayor Timanus leaves for Utica to attend the ratification of Mr Sherman as the Republican vice presidential candidate He says Taft’s election is sure and that the Republicans lead the party in Laurel a Democratic town he believes will be carried by Republicans this fall.
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Washington Post
Laurel
Timanus
Utica
Sherman
Taft
Schurman backs Hughes for governor bid
New York Aug 12 President Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell University urged in a statement that Charles E. Hughes be the Republican nominee for governor this year. He warned that opposing Hughes risks betraying reform and could cost Taft the New York electoral vote and hinder Republican reform efforts nationwide.
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New York
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
Charles E. Hughe
Hughes
Schurman
Roosevelt
Union
Taft
Contributions to campaign funds from corporations barred
New York Aug. 17 Contributions to the Republican campaign fund from corporations or officers of corporations are not accepted at national headquarters. Treasurer George R Sheldon says he returned such gifts in line with the 1907 federal law. The law allows individuals connected with corporations to donate personally. Names of returning donors and impact on funds were not disclosed. Debs plans a nationwide campaign by special train starting Aug 31.
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New York
Republican National
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Sheldon
Washington
Mrr
Gen. DuPont
Speakers' Bureau
I Hughes
Beno
Ohio
Youngstown
Illiam E. Borah
Idaho
Vermont
Veremont
Maine
Hitchcock
Debs
Chicago
Socialist Party
Pacific Coast
Eugene V. Debs
Percweenth
Wwich
Atlantic Coast
Doctors Taft Voters and Medical Support Push
Special to The Washington Post from Hot Springs Virginia reports Dr G A Reed of Cincinnati endorses Taft citing medical profession support. He notes Taft's record in medical education in the Philippines and health agencies, plus backing Col Gorgas and a national public health bureau. Also covers Republican college league plans and Taft campaign organizing.
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Washington Post
F Hot Springs
G. A. Reed
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph. B. Foraker
United States Senate
United States
Taft
Philippines
Canal Zone
Col. Gorgas
American Medical Association
National Health Bureau
Washington
Chicago
Faft
Herbert G. Myers
Columbus
Ohio Republican College League
John Hays Hammond
National League of Republican
League of Republican Clubs
National Republican College League
Myers
National College Organization
Mr. Myers
Antes Illes
Judge Taft
New York
Mr. Taft
Frank Hitchcock
Col. Brown Allen
Staunton, Va
Western District of Virginia
Richmond
Chesapeake and Gnio Railway Company
Charlottesville
Hot Springs
Valley
Virginia
Lake George Resort Burns In Major Fire At Kaatskill Bay
A large fire destroyed the Kaatskill Bay section of Lake George including the Kaatskill Bay House and about a dozen cottages after starting at 9 am from a defective flue in the Ma cottage. Residents evacuated with belongings as flames rapidly spread to nearby structures. The Kaatskill Bay House reportedly housed around 125 patrons. multiple individuals are named as residents or guests, with several reverends noted among witnesses and reactants.
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Alvary
Kaatskill Bay
Lake George
Kaatskill Bay House
N. F
Kuatskill Bay House
Van Camp's Milk Promises Pure Germless Milk
A persuasive advertisement argues raw milk risks germs and tubercular contamination, praising Van Camp's Milk as sterile, uniformly rich, and cheaper when bought by the case. It claims strict dairy practices, sterilization after sealing, and a cookbook offer. Immigrant infants in New York are fed Van Camp's under physician guidance.
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van Camp’s
van Camp
New York
Predictions of War Between Japan and America
Montreal, Aug 17. T Hamer Greenwood, a leading Canadian and Liberal executive in Britain, visiting Canada, predicts a Japan America war. He argues Japan will curb emigration, warns of rising Pacific racial tensions with the United States, and says an alliance with China could make the Yellow Peril a reality.
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Montreal
T. Hamer Greenswood
Liberal Party of Great Britain
Canada
Japan
America
John Bults
Pacific
Russia
China
Health Office Records Deaths in Washington
A listing of deceased individuals with ages and last known addresses from Washington hospitals and streets. Notable entries include Emma Levis 35, Elizabeth Carroll 90, George Aniy Hospital, and Grace Hall 40. Records reflect multiple wards and institutions in the area.
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Win
Windenutt
Wash
Asrl
Hospital
van A. Wisg
Allee’ M. Hutt
Emma Levis
Carmello
Maranga
Brewers Ct
Elizabeth Carroll
12Th
Gatharine Ebel
Quincy At
Pets
Elizabeth M. O'Shea
A. Christian
Rovers Ct
Saran Cobb
Bois Ket
James Stewart
George Williame
Garfield Hospital
Saraline Butler
Villave
Grace Hall
Freedmen's Hospital
Edward Randolph
Mass Ave
Alfred
Panic on burning ships off South American coast
The Dutch steamer Amstelland reported from 24 hours from Rio de Janeiro that a fire broke out in baled wool cargo causing a dreadful panic among passengers and crew off the South American coast. Further details from the captain describe the peril and efforts to control the blaze aboard the vessel.
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Lisbon
Amstelland
Rio de Janeiro
Escape and Disaster Aboard Stirling Ship
A rush of 229 steerage passengers rushed toward small boats. One dinghy carrying twenty people toppled during lowering, six were drowned. Fire aboard the vessel was extinguished with limited damage. FIGHT UNION CHECK-OFF
Uprising and Miner Strike Threats Ripple Across Regions
Reports from Algeria indicate a new uprising on the Morocco frontier with an Arab army mobilizing to attack French posts at Bechar and Bonananes. General Vatty mobilizes a 4,000-strong flying column as agents of Mulai Hafid are blamed for stirring tribes. In Pittsburgh, 40,000 miners fear a strike after operators refuse higher union check-off demands, threatening the United Mine Workers’ future east of the Mississippi.
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Paris
Mulai Hafid
Tifilel
Hautguir
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Minters ™ Union
Union Jeadere
United Mine Workers
Mississippi
Esperanto Congress Opens in Dresden With U S Delegation
The fourth International Esperanto Congress opened in Dresden with about 1300 attendees singing the Esperanto hymn. Maj. Paul F. Straub of the Army Medical Corps represented the United States, while Kr. Emmenhof, inventor of Esperanto, addressed the gathering welcomed by Saxony officials.
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United States
Maj
Straub
Army Medical Corps
Dresden
Fredrick August
Saxony
Emenhof
Paul F. Straub
JAP POACHERS ARE HELD AT UNGA ALAKA
The US revenue cutter Bear arrives at Unga Alaska bringing a number of Japanese seal poachers from Seal Island. The prisoners are part of two schooners captured recently. 25 prisoners are held for examination by the federal grand jury. One schooner resembled the cutter McCulloch.
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Valdes
United States
Bear
Unga
Alaska
Seal Island
Drifiied
Boy dies in shooting during make believe war in Gary
In Chicago on August 17 a 17 year old Gary Indiana boy namedFinerty was killed when 15 year old John Gormley fired during a pretend Indians versus soldiers game. The incident occurred near the home of D T Finerty the dead boy’s father.
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Chicago
Selele
Howard Finerty
Gary
Ind
John Gormiey
Gormley
D. T. Finerty
Two Deaths in Altus Tragedy of Rejected Marriage
Alice Carter aged WW years refused to marry Charles Fisher a farm hand. Fisher shot her and killed himself in her home. Both died from heart wounds. A note left by Fisher suggested premeditation in the double tragedy.
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Altus
Gila
Alice Carter
Charles Fisher
Fisher
North Star Refrigerator Sale Ad with Oak Furniture
A cluttered sale notice promotes North Star refrigerators and a wide range of oak furniture items. Featured are Buffets, China Closets, Dressers, Chiffoniers, Parlor Suites, and extension tables with varied prices and sale reductions. Items highlight polished golden oak, weathered oak, and mahogany finishes with mirrors and ornate details.
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Col. Wetmore
Bryan Papers
Middle West
Chirk
Denver
Eigar
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Euri
Kenturks
Nikes
Bryan
William A. Stone
Mackel
Tndianapolis
Kern
Mastern
McDonough
Mary Corxin
Philadelphia
Thomas J. McDonough
Fist
Northwest
Geo. C. Shaffer
Malin
Eye
Newsrat
Pearre
Hopetufin
Maryland
Council
Crosby
Minneapolis
Washburn-Crosby Co
Washburn- Crosby Co
To-Kalon Wine Co
St. N. W
Doctors
Taft Voters
Reed
Hammond
Lake George Resort
Burns
Thomas B. Petty
Virginia M. Keetz
Martin O'Donoghue
Joseph A. Hayden
Mary J. Clark
Thomas E. McGorean
Horace F Hunting
Syd Marie T. Mitchell
WH. Dealer
K. Payne
Annie M. Fland
J. B. McLaughlin
Sullivan
Mary J. Lord Martin
Geva Furr
JB. McLaughlin
Wiliam P. Gibbons
Lottle Brockenburg
W. B
Debnson
Thomas Waters
Mars A. Bink
Manso Olds
I. L. Landrick
Minnie McDougall
W. J. Howard
Henry Céram
Mary Queen
George W. Let
D. Heckler
Cassandria
G. Piper
R.A. la Plant
Henjamin Frice
Bn& Lewenia White
D. Jackson
Lewin Stroma
Moxie Butler
Pj, O'Connell
George “Wilson
Mary J. Rennick
J. A. Burgess
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
John Bull
Health Office Record
Algeria
Revenue Cutter
Alaskan
Gire
Nature
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
Lansburgh ‘Furniture Company
Axminster
Weill
Trent
Verona
Nottingham
Lansburgh Furniture CO
Inter Ocean Building
Ninth St
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