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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

34

Guaranty of Deposits in Banking Favored by Bryan

In a Kansas speech William Jennings Bryan argues for a national bank deposit guaranty. He contrasts Democratic plans with Taft’s opposition, cites Oklahoma’s success, warns of risks to state banks, and urges a nationwide system protecting depositors while keeping banking with private institutions. He compares postal savings ideas and stresses depositor primacy over stockholders. He criticizes Republican platforms and calls for Democratic victory to enact reforms.

Oklahoma Kansas Congress Benka By Democratic Party Beng Republican Party Bonapartes Taft Mr .Taft Reid Banling Caital Img Board Banking Board Postal Savings Bank Guaranteed Bank Government Savings Bank Government Bank Amiust Fit Postal Savings Lb Ieral Medina Banke Guard State Oklahomy Wall Street Bryan Kansas Republicary United States Senate Thurman House Sherman Baneas Farrelly United States Senate Lincoln

Bryan Loses Purse on Train and Is Repaid

Special to The Washington Post. Kansas City Mo Aug 2 Washington Bryan landed this morning on a sleeper and dropped his purse in a Pullman berth. He recovered it at the hotel after notifying police. A porter found the purse containing $60 and returned it to Bryan who rewarded the finder with ten dollars.

Pullman Porter Washington Post Kansas City Whlami Jennings Bryan Bryan Pullman

Marriage notices from Bowler's Wharf area cited

In Bowler's Wharf Virginia the license to marry lists Myrtine Wright 22 Dunnsville and Katie Wood 22 along with Rev. Shelton Miller and Matte Payne. The notice mentions H Butler and additional names with unspecified dates and details, reflecting a fragmented public marriage license record.

Ane Egerk Bowler's Whert Myrtine ‘Wright Dunnsville H. ‘Butler Katie Wood Shelton Miller Successeks Matte Payne Rebel

Death of Col William Vilas Former Cabinet Member

Madison reports the death of Col William F. Vilas at age 60 after a five week illness from cerebral hemorrhage. A Wisconsin native and Civil War veteran, Vilas served as Postmaster General and Secretary of the Interior under President Cleveland, later returning to politics as a U.S. Senator. He married Ann Matilde Fox in 1866 and had four children. Vilas was deeply involved in education and law, with strong literary interests and a long career in Wisconsin governance.

Madison Wis William Fp, Vilas Cleveland Ann Matilde William H. Fox Wisconsin Vilas William Freemhan Vilas Chelsea Levi Laker Vilas Wisconsin State University Wisconsin Bar Twenty-third Wisconsin Regiment

Ambu lance corps member faced in bold mail to Roosevelt

Camille Marquet, a military ambulance corps member, was court-martialed in Bordeaux after writing to President Roosevelt demanding $2.00 for “services rendered during the presidential election” and threatening to cause a scandal if unpaid. The court imprisoned him for days under the first-offenders’ law, noting his good character.

Bordeaux Camille Marquet Roosevelt Marquet Portugal

Taft Wants Pure Stage Censorship Debate

Marie Cahill urges New York State to declare for stage censorship amid Salome dances. She cites a Taft letter replying that while supporting indecency restraint, he cannot advise a state convention on matters of state policy during a national campaign.

Washington Post New York Marie Cahill William H. Tapt

Col William F. Stewart Subject to Army Fitness Test

Mrs. Willim J Stewart wife of Col William F Stewart coast artillery officer stationed at Fort Grant Arizona urged Secretary of War Luke H Wright to review her husband status. She feared the annual physical exam would jeopardize his future plans. Wright said the test applies to all officers and no harassment is intended.

Willim. J. Stewart William F. Stewart Coast Artillery Fort Grant Ariz Luke H. Wright Stewart Col Stewart Gen. Wright Army War Department Col. Stewart

President Roosevelt Rainy Trip to Sagamore Hill

President and Mrs. Roosevelt reached Sagamore Hill after a travel by yacht Sylph from Hoboken. The journey involved rain and a cold crossing, with a library opening at Jordanville cited, and Congressmen including James Sherman expected to visit Sagamore Hill tomorrow.

Oyster Bay Aus Mra Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Moon Jordanville N. C Jordanville Public Library Douglas Robinson Robinson South Coumbia Hoboken Lackawanna James 8. Sherman

Praises Bryans Platform Before DC Democratic Association

William H. Ryan of New York praised the Democratic platform before the District of Columbia Democratic Association. He highlighted the national banks guaranty plank as sufficient support for moneyed interests. Also spoke were BL Y Brookshire Andrew Lipscomb and President Newman. Ryan discussed the postal savings bank plan.

District of Columbia Democratic Association William H. Ryan New York Bryan BL Y Brookshire Indiana Andrew Lipscomb Newman Association Ryan

Tide Table and River Bulletin Noted Tide Times

Tide table lists low tides at 1 08 a m and 3 28 p m with high tides at 1 55 a m and 9 16 p m. River bulletin from Harpers Ferry West Virginia dated Aug 27 reports Potemag yawddy and Shenandowh as very nwdday sod Httie high side.

Paria Woman Chiffonnette Faces Second Murder Charge

In Paria on Aug 27 Chiffonnette the famed Paris Apache figure was arrested for murder, her second in about a year. The one eyed beauty, famed for danger and flair, killed Lula after a dagger duel following a dispute over a former lover.

Paria Chittonnette Chiffonnette Chelea Ufe Chilfonnette Nate Lou Dagger Lula Faubourg du Temple Chiffonnere Lulu Chia

Aeronauts Off to Europe for Balloon Races

D Doser of the Aero Club of St. Louis sails on the Lusitania to Berlin to represent his club at the Inter national balloon races on October 11. The Aero Club of America will send three balloons led by Lieut. Frank F Lahm James C McCoy and A Holland Wisher with alternates N M Arnold Capt Chandler and Maj H B Hersey. Twenty six balloons of 22000 cubic meters capacity will enter the contest with the United States hopeful of a cup victory.

Apedal New York D. Doser Aero Club of St. Louis Berlin United States The Aero Club of America Frank F. Lahm James C McCoy A. Holland Wisher N. M. Arnold Capt. Chandler

Ohioans Win Army Shoots at Camp Perry

Ohio shooters lead in the United States Army tournament at Camp Perry Ohio as Lieut A Dale Rothrock wins the national rifle crown. Sergt C E B Orr captures the pistol title with 14 competitors, and Ensign J F Dortch receives special prizes for skirmish run. Leaders include Lieut A Dale Rothrock and Midshipmen E B Wilson and W J Lee among others from Ohio Maine New Jersey and Wisconsin.

Camp Perry Ohio C. EB. Orr United States Army A. Dale Rothrock J. F. Dortch Navy M. P.stiles Maine J. G. Stemple A. Dale Rothrock Lieu. G Shaw U. S J. F. Dortoh Ge L Blenken Wisconsin Burns Massachusetts W. Smith Stiles Midshipman EB. Wilson J. E. Feeher U. 8 Cavalry Bergt Orr Seret

Former Jersey Comptroller Dead

Morristown New Jersey August 27 Albert J Runyen comptroller of New Jersey from 1871 to 1877 died at the Home of his son after a six month illness following a paralytic stroke He was 6 years old

Jersey Morristown N. J Albert J. Runyen State of New Jersey

Earle Out on Bail After Beating Allegations Surge

Ferdinand P Harle known as Earle leaves Orange County Jail and returns home amid town patrols and press. An affidavit from nurse Ines Barry alleges wife Julia Earle was struck after childbirth and restrained for extended periods, with further claims of bruises and attempted separation from the baby.

Harle James Martin F. PR Earle Ines Barry Mr. Haarie

German Ambassador Speck von Sternburg Funeral in Saxony

Body of Baron Speck von Sternburg, German ambassador to the United States, lies in Sternburg castle at Lutschena after Heidelberg death on August 24. Wreaths and officials including American Ambassador Hill, Envoy Morgan, Consul General Gaffney, and others attend the funeral with diplomats and U.S. representatives present in Leipzig.

Lutschena Leipzig Baron Speck von Sternburg United States Heidelburg Sternburg Castle David Jayne Hill Germany Eldwin V. Morgan Cubs J Don Gaffney Dresden Ambassador Hill Mr. Gaffney John HL. Harjes Paris

Help Yourself on Credit Credit terms offered to all buyers

A newspaper ad explains a liberal credit system inviting customers to buy any items regardless of price. It promises flexible payment terms arranged to suit the buyer, emphasizing ease of purchase and open credit.

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