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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
9
Washington Post report from San Francisco argues Taft leads in middle and far West states with Roosevelt backing him. It surveys voters, labor trends, tariff stakes, anti injunctions, expansion views, and Bryan’s position. Emphasizes Taft's record as War Secretary and administrator, and Democratic unity under Bryan.
The State Republican convention in Oakland opened with 300 delegates. Thomas B. Dozier of Shasta County was named temporary chairman. A delegation from the suffrage amendment league, including two prominent suffragists, marched to the hall and urged a constitutional amendment granting women the vote.
A Baltimore observer notes Maryland backing Taft with 25000 dollars and predicts Republican gains, citing General Felix Agnus of the Baltimore American at the New Willard. He says he is not a politician yet tracks events closely and sees Democratic votes falling in the South.
Vice President Fairbanks returned to Fairbanks home in Indiana and announced he would stay in the state most of the time for the campaign. He said he felt well and enjoyed his time at the Illinois farm. He offered his services to the Republican State committee and expressed strong eagerness to carry Indiana for the Republican ticket.
Newark August 2. Chairman Franklin Murphy of the Republican State committee issued a formal call for the state convention to nominate twelve presidential electors two at large and one from each district. The convention is set for September at the Taylor Opera House in Trenton.
National Chairman Norman E. Mack met with Charlea Z. Murphy and Senator Patrick H. McCarren at the Hoffman House amid efforts to unify New York Democrats. Mack said he would not dictate state tactics but would push support for the national ticket while predicting Democratic wins in Indiana Ohio and New York. He downplayed fundraising worries noting small contributions suffice and that Bryan's itinerary will be publicized soon.
Spectal to The Washington Post reports banker and merchant Eri Fletcher awakened by intruders at 1 AM. Fletcher fired four shots from an upstairs window, mortally wounding Barry Johnson of Cooksville Ohio, believed linked to a gang. Johnson, uncooperative, cannot recover per physicians. A second suspect fled. both men tied to recent regional burglaries.
Edward Ford, a Bordentown railroad foreman, died after four bullet wounds from neighbor Joseph Hoover in Bordentown. The motive cited is Ford's alleged intimacy with Hoover's wife. Ford died at Marcer Hospital after the noon shooting near Bordentown city limits.
Announcement from Columbus Ohio dated August 27 states Gov Harris will appoint U G Denman Republican candidate for attorney general to the position of state attorney general, vacated when Wade H HWS became assistant attorney general. Denman has not yet resigned. Swanson reports. Murderer Spaciatte Tae. Washington Point.
A straw ballot by a New York magazine among 96 live subscribers shows Hughes as first choice with 469 votes, dominated by up-State Republicans. Of 7 national parties, Socialists and Populists did not participate. independents and minor parties split support, with Hughes receiving significant backing from independents and Prohibitionists, while other candidates trail.
National committee members from Virginia Alabama and Louisiana met with Chairman Hitchcock to press for carrying Ninth Fifth and Richmond districts. Taft Straus and other officials discussed funds and organization as Republicans aim to win seats in the South and bolster the campaign in key states including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Dakota amid broader national coordination.
The Republican State convention in Charlotte selected Jonathan Elwood Cox for governor and named Charles French Toms as lieutenant governor, along with several other state officials. The platform backed tax exemption for property and supported business interests, while Marion Butler led a faction challenging local self-government and the liquor question, but Adams’ organization prevailed.
Republicans at Martinsville Virginia held their district convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in the district. J M Parsons of Grayson county was nominated by J H Carrice and E D Part with strong backing. B A Davis chaired temporarily and Dr Simmons supported Parsons. Parsons delivered a forceful acceptance speech and won broad audience support with Simmons pledging aid.
The feet of vessels carrying midshipmen on their summer practice cruise under Commander W. S. Benson completed the voyage and were sighted off Annapolis Roads near the Naval Academy. Midshipmen may ashore tomorrow and begin leave a day early. leave expires September 30 when the academy year begins. The fleet included the cruiser Chicago and the wooden frigate Hartford, the battleships Nevada and Arkansaw, and the cruiser Chesapeake, with headquarters at New London and time spent in Bath and points along the New England coast.
Plans for two new 20000 ton dreadnaught type battleships have been completed and sent to the President at Oyster Bay for approval. Upon action, construction will start at the New York yard for the Florida while bids will be invited for the Utah to be built by contract.
Army orders list leaves of absence for multiple officers including Capt. Louis F. Garrard and Capt. John W. Gutlek, plus resignations and transfers across Cavalry, Coast Artillery, and Engineers. A general court martial is planned in Washington barracks with a long roster of officers detailed to serve. Major Arthur M. Edwards and Capt. Garrard are noted for temporary duties at New Orleans barracks during Garrard’s absence.
Orders reassign officers including Dombaugh Chapin Ziebemeier and Gak to reserve or home duty, Steste Muerhy and McLean to home, Bunker and Sellers to hospital or duty at naval stations, Pyne and Ammen on treatment and pay duties, Cooke delayed, and arrivals and sailings of ships to and from Key West Rockland and Melbourne noted. Morgan reorganizes library with connoisseur help as he prepares for Wall Street move.
Hampton was chosen to host the next annual convention of the Virginia Volunteer Firemen. In a rain soaked event, fifteen hundred men lined up for the grand parade on the court square with about twelve thousand spectators. Columbia No. 3 of Alexandria won first prize for best appearing company. Hampton received second. Reel races are scheduled for tomorrow with eight companies expected to compete.
Staunton Virginia August 2 The Stuart Hall board of trustees let to Montagu Payne the contract to build a brick five story dormitory with gymnasium infirmary dining room and apartments. Cost about twenty thousand dollars. Work begins at once. Calvin Arbogast aged 58 a constable of Mechanicsburg Maryland died of blood poisoning from picking a pimble after injuring his arm a year ago.
Charles Rabe an employee in the engineering division of the Government Printing Office died at his New Haven Connecticut home on Thursday August 20 while on annual vacation. He had served at the printing office since and held the post of first class fireman. He was a member of Union Lodge No 1 0 O F and Government Printing Office Council No 211 National Union. A wife and one daughter survive him.
The Right Against Cancer notes the death of Baron Speck von Sternburg, once able to command medical help and wealth. The article reflects on cancer treatment limits, contrasting insider access with the grim fate of a brilliant figure in his prime.
Workmen blasting rock for a pipeline near Tilly caused a massive explosion when a cow wandered into the path of a burning fuse, scattering debris as the animal watched. The owner, Brom, learned of the incident later as details leaked from the Brom’s column.
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