Fairbanks Backer Seeks Indiana Delegation Boost
New York Sun dispatch reports Vice President Fairbanks mobilizing Indiana supporters to secure pledged delegates for a 1908 Republican nomination. Beveridge and Indiana faction rivalries shift toward smoothing a Fairbanks backed path, with dinners and meetings in Washington illustrating behind the scenes efforts. Also notes on multiple obituaries and notices from Washington and surrounding areas.
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In Memoriam Douglass and Southern Delegates Debate
A reminiscence of James H Douglass frames a discussion on Republican delegate tactics. Fairbanks aides seek southern bloc influence in Illinois Indiana and Alabama while rivals Taft Foraker Cannon Dawes and Roosevelt loom. Western support and delegate chasing mark the race toward a new standard bearer.
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Absolutism in Hungary Stirred by Coalition Fallout
Vienna reports negotiations on the Hungarian situation have collapsed. Count Julius Andrassy, a coalition leader, returns to Budapest after a long interview with the Emperor-King who rejects the coalition’s modified programme. If no agreement is reached, the Crown may push for absolutism in Hungary.
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Royal marriage delayed in Madrid and royal visit postponed
Paris dispatch reports King Edward's Madrid visit canceled for British court mourning the Danish king. The same period postpones King Alfonso's marriage to Princess Ena of Battenberg to June due to the mourning.
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GUNNERY IMPROVEMENT IN BRITISH NAVY REPORTED
The forthcoming gun nery report for 19% shows remarkable improvement with average points rising to 68.16 from 43.22 in 1904. Best performances come from the Channel Atlantic and Mediterranean squadrons while the China Sea squadron lags, and Admiral Noel’s flagship Diadem scores 1.7 versus 37.48 for Exmouth under Admiral Wilson of the Channel fleet.
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Italy Montenegro Convention Aimed at Balkans Power Balance
In Vienna on February 4 a report states that Italy and Montenegro have concluded a military convention to undermine Austria's dominant influence in the Balkans. Official circles provide no confirmation or denial.
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Telephones on trains innovate by portable line hookup
The Northern Pacific telegraph department unveiled a train car contrivance allowing a portable telephone to connect to overhead lines. A sectional rod extends up to fifteen feet with dual wires on the tip aligned to overhead conductors, while lower wires link to a portable telephone. The setup taps into the circuit without disturbing other telegraph instruments.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Telegraph Department
Northern Pacific
King Charles of Roumania ill in Vienna
King Charles of Roumania is seriously ill in Vienna with calcification of the arteries of the heart and has been ordered to abstain from all business. He is believed to be in no immediate danger.
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Royal Family at Bier Simplicity in Danish Grief
Copenhagen Feb 4 A private memorial service for King Christian was held in the Garden room of the palace with royal family present. The room displayed extreme simplicity, fleurs and wreaths, no black in sight, and a regal yet holy tribute to a Christian monarch.
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Girl Traced After Years Abducted From Noble English Family
A New York police complaint seeks action against a Westchester County Club member over an abduction linked to an estate dispute abroad. A presumed English noblewoman, born in Paris and now 27, vanished from Honolulu years ago and has since contacted relatives from a U S sanitarium. A French countess is reportedly involved. Detective Wakefield checked a country club and the Walldorf Astoria in recent weeks without locating the suspect.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Oldest Pennsylvania Woman Dies at 108 in Tamaqua
Mary Dougherty, reputed oldest woman in Pennsylvania, died aged 108 in Tamaqua. Born in Ireland, she arrived in America at about twelve, took up pipe smoking early, and kept full faculties until a year or two before death. Her husband Patrick Daugherty lived to 100.
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Death of Frederick Towne at Yale and Towne plant
Frederick T. Towne, youngest son of Henry R. Towne of New York and president of Yule and Towne Manufacturing, died in Stamford at 5:30 AM from acute Brights disease after fainting at a company meeting where a $1200 annual employee bonus was announced. Towne had served as general superintendent and had prior leadership roles.
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Ex-Populist Webb McNall Files Kansas Gubernatorial Bid
Topeka Feb 4 Webb McNall former Insurance commissioner under a Populist governor announced his candidacy for the same office before the Republican State convention. Republicans predict he will lead the ticket by about 10000 votes. McNall recalls aggressive action against insurers and says he will enforce Kansas law, shutting out noncompliant companies.
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Maj Steele for Congress Urged by County in Indiana
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Ind February 4 Maj George W Steele long-time representative from Indiana Eleventh district may run again against Frederic Landis Grant County Republicans voted to present Steele at a meeting with over 500 attendees Steele notified and weighing decision He said county action is gratifying and cannot commit now Friends expect him to run Huntington County support noted Four candidates expected if he enters the race
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Huntington County
Chaos at Naval Academy amid courts martial resignations
Chaos at the Naval Academy amid hazing courts martial has demoralized midshipmen. Several have been dismissed or face dismissal as the academy faces a volatile year. The graduating class will be smaller than expected with February graduation date still set. In Houston, memorial services honor Gen. Joseph Wheeler with Gen. Felix A. Robinson speaking in Waco about the Civil War ally.
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Stomach on the Brain Dyspepsia and Daily Health
A health essay contrasts the well fed man with a calm stomach to the anxious dyspeptic. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as effective digestion aids, claiming one grain digesting 3,000 grains of food and urging readers to keep a box on the table for better appetite, energy, and enjoyment of meals.
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Struck Off the List of American Diplomats
New policy bars American citizens employed by foreign embassies from appearing on the monthly diplomatic list. Notices were sent to ambassadors and ministers. several named Americans are affected, including Cromwell and Davidge. State Department cites no refusal to employ Americans as counselors but excludes names from publication.
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Maj Grebe's Case Opens for Rank Restoration
The Houses Committee on Military Affairs discussed Maj Grebe seeking restoration after a duel in St Louis. A favorable action is possible based on records and a strong letter from Maj Gen Blair praising Grebe's gallantry and discipline during the Atlanta campaign and Gen McPherson’s death.
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Cure for seasickness promises aboard Patricia
The Hamburg American liner Patricia tests an electric vibration chair as a cure for seasickness. In trials on the last voyage the chair, connected to an electric light condent, sedates the patient quickly and removes symptoms. Officers approve equipping the ship with a full supply and plan to install chairs on all liners.
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Teachers smoked out as compulsory vaccination fuels unrest
In York County the push to enforce compulsory vaccination provoked threats to burn schoolhouses and punish directors. Springettsburg, the most disrupted district, saw pupil attendance fall from 37 to 94, with fears of the Glades schoolhouse fire as teachers shelter with coal oil stoves brought daily. Allen C. Wiest was asked to review the situation.
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Foretold His Death in Cincinnati Jeweler Charles A Duhme Dies
Charles A Duhme a prominent Cincinnati jeweler dies at his Clifton home shortly after 3 PM from incipient pneumonia. He had been ill about three months and predicted the day would be his last. He was fifty one. The Duhme name figures in long Moses Fowler Chase ward fortune litigation once fought by Mr and Mrs Charing A Duhme.
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