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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

2

Illinois Seeks Lincoln Era Comeback for GOP Nomination

The article argues that Illinois party leaders see a real chance to regain the presidency, citing past nominations and current Cannon support as momentum. It contrasts 1890s and 1900s strategies with present hopes, predicting a strong bid for the nomination led by Illinois figures amid a revitalized party energy.

Ihinos Tast Walter Q. Gresham Robert G. Ingersoll Joe Canon Ia Republican Party Lincoln Grant James G. Blaine John A. Login Prient Waine Sinc Iresnans Sunhdaay Uinots

Hughes Holds Aloof From Roosevelt Leaders Plan

Albany reports Governor Hughes will not endorse the White House conference program or participate in selecting delegates at large for the national convention. Brackett, president of Hughes League, criticizes Woodruff and defends Hughes amid intra party tensions in New York politics.

Roosevelt Brackett Woodruff Albany N.Y Guv Hughes White House Chincgo Enemires Hughen Backet Aldridge Hughes Senate Edgar T. Brackett Hugues League Mr. Woodruff Pratt Machine Matt Wootrutt Barnes Farnong

Japanese ambassador Takahira arrives in London from Paris

A dispatch from Paris reports the newly named Japanese ambassador to the United States, Takahira, has reached London after visits to Rome and Paris. The mission to the United States is described as seeking peace and concord, while official exchanges between the two governments remain exceedingly casual.

America Sport Weekingson Fey Beron Kugor Takahira Tet Ishd States Rome Paris United States

Desperate Animal Attack and Local Marriage Licenses

A violent incident near Summit involved a man fending off four dogs using a club after an encounter with wild animals on the mountainside. In Rockville, Maryland, special Washington Post notices report marriage licenses saved by the clerk, listing several couples from Kentucky and elsewhere.

Gretinl Worhington Haxerstown Mis W. Wine. d Burger Albucheman Animala Rockville Washington Post

Figures Show Hughes Prediction From Electoral Tables

The Post prints tables by three expert observers predicting Charlee B. Hughes for president at Chicago. They outline ballots, transfers, and state influences with emphasis on Taft, Cannon, Foraker, and Southern delegations. Predictors warn that Southern votes remain the key uncertainty and that prolonged balloting could still deliver Hughes.

Charlee BE. Hughess Chicago Hsing Middle West Eistern Mile Namd Hughes Anny Groovenor Ohio Grosvenor Satt Taft Bose Cannon Pennsylvania Foraker Fairbarks la Follcette Hanna National Committee McKinley Na Oral Committee On MrKinley The Post Alabama Florida Louisiana Mississippi

Girl Dies While Shielding Husband in Arkansas Shooting

Eldorado Ark Feb 5 A man named Andrew Bradshaw shot at his son-in-law Isaiah Wood at the Bradshaw home near Smackoven Arkansas. A woman stepped between them and was hit by a bullet meant for her husband and died from the wound. Bradshaw is under arrest.

Eldorado Ark Andrew Bradshaw Isaiah Wood Bradshaw Smackoven Bradahaw

Treatment for Grip Remedy Advice From Peruna

In the acute stage of grip the Peruna should be taken in doses every two hours for children and weakly persons and a spoonful every hour for strong people. The remedy is said to prevent a long siege of the disease and lessen the dangers associated with the grip.

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Florida Republicans square off over Roosevelt policy at St Augustine

Florida Republican State convention opens in St Augustine with 117 delegates. Officeholding faction seeks to endorse Roosevelt policies and bar specific candidates while contesting delegations push for an independent action or seating by the national committee. Foraker signals and Hughes ties unclear amid rival camp efforts.

Jacksonville Fla St. Augustine Roosevelt Bandwagon Foraker Hughes Joseph B. Foraker J. Douglas Wetmore New York Gov. Hughes National Committee State Committee Farst Third Districts

Harmon declares still in race for Democratic nomination

Cincinnati Sept. 6 Tudgon Harmon said he remains active in the Democratic presidential race after returning from a Southern trip with William J. Bryan. He asserted the chances for electing a Democratic President are good.

Cincinnati Unio Harmon South William J. Bryan

Eulogies for Gorman and Jackson Mark Senate Day

In Annapolis a memorial day honors late Senator Gorman and former Gov Jackson with unanimous Senate action. A Democratic caucus planned to adopt the disfranchisement amendment despite Gorman’s views, while the House allotted Anti-Saloon League hall access for a local option hearing. Bills on tunnels and bridges taxation and a district corporation reform advance.

Weekinston Annapolis Gorman Lawyers’ Committee Senate Sergion Jackson House of Delegates Anti-Saloon League Allegany Warfield Mathias Frederick Brashears Jackson Grove Marwand District of Columbia

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills for Grip and Strength

The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as the best tonic cathartics for grip, claiming they strengthen the system without weakening it. It quotes testimonials from Stanford C. Horton and Mrs Anne B. Cooper and notes the medicine is sold everywhere in liquid or tablet form, with a 100 dose package available.

Hood Stanford C. Horton Bristol Wis Anne B. Cooper Titusville Dallas

Dunlop, Capital Traction Chief, Dies at 63

George Thomas Dunlop, longtime president of the Capital Traction Company and prominent Washington developer, died at his Georgetown home after a three week illness from heart failure. He led the traction system since 1895 and held directorships in multiple local firms. funeral plans to be announced with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

George Thomas Dunlop Capital Traction Company Washington Georgetown Street Ness Emily R. Dunlop G. Thomas Dunlop Dunlop Heeside McLaughlin Thomas Parker Barker Baltimore Dunlap Capitol Traction Bih Congress Oak Hill Cemetery Ify Dunep Washington Title Insurance Company Union ‘Trust and Storage Company Washington Gasflight Company The Board of Terburn Frederick Co Col Henry Dunlop

Weather Forecast Storm Nearing. Warmth and Snow Vary by Region

Storm expected to move northeast within five days with wide temperature shifts across the nation. High winds on the Atlantic coast and Lake Michigan, with rain in the South and snow in the northern mountains. Forecasts call for warmer conditions in the Atlantic region Thursday, turning cooler Friday night. Special warnings cover the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts and the upper Mississippi and Great Lakes regions. Local report shows temperatures ranging from midnight reading 18 to high in the 20s and low in the teens, with relative humidity around 85 percent.

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G P Dunlop Built Washington Streetcar Era and Helped Found Capital Traction

George T Dunlop rose from laborer to founder of a major street railway empire. He ran a Washington and Georgetown line, helped merge with Rock Creek interests, and led the Capital Traction Company formed Sept. 6 after stock and bonds were absorbed. He steered the shift from cable to electricity after a 1887 fire, restoring value and guiding a key transit system through rapid growth.

Dunslop G. %. Dunlop & Co Dunlop Washington and Georgetown Washington Rock Creek Congress District of Columbia Capital Traction Company tSack George T. Dunlop Dunlop Company

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