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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
A heated, fragmentary account outlines Crane of Massachusetts meeting with Hughes allies and party figures to steer support for governor campaigns and Senate control. It notes possible deals, delegation dynamics, and ongoing questions about reform commissions and political advantage amid tense maneuvering in Washington.
A Democratic state center party session on February 7 adopted a resolution supporting Wollm J Ervin for the presidency and set March 5 as the state convention date to choose delegates. The gathering reaffirmed the party’s stance on the 1924 national convention and indicated the control of the state party structure remains with the Democratic organization.
Secretary Cortelyou arrived in New York for a conference with U S District Attorney Stimson on banking investigations. The talks aimed to discuss Fru ameters and other testimony related to several national banks and the broader control and management questions involved.
Fragmented OCR recount shows Louisiana primary voting amid party splits. References to Foraker men and state committees hint at a contentious race with figures like Mind, Pomprniyr, and Joe Bailes mentioned in campaign contexts. Final results unclear due to garbled text.
The piece surveys Wisconsin Senator La Follette’s presidential prospects, noting supporters hail him as Roosevelt-aligned and capable of reshaping the Republican platform. It details his stance on railroad regulation, corporate oversight, and legislative power, and cites regional support quotes from Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
Iowa politicians Robert G Cousins and Benjagain Birdsall announce they will not seek re election to Congress. Gov Cummins aims to topple the Allison machine and is pressing for his Senate bid. Incumbent Senator Allison seeks reelection with years of service since 1873, term ending March 3, 1909.
A Washington Post report from Charleston West Virginia dated February 7 notes a legislative straw poll showing Taft commanding overwhelming support. Only ten lawmakers favored other candidates, three in the Senate and seven in the House, signaling strong West Virginia backing for Taft at the Chicago convention. The GOP club meeting led by Gav Dayson drew many state officers and legislators, with many Republicans becoming honorary members.
Chalestown W Vo Feb 7 A meeting of liquor men allegedly organized against Prohibition produced a fund of 100000 dollars to battle the prohibition amendment. Senator Disher moved for a three member senate committee to investigate and report. Liquor men deny the story as false. Senator Montgomery criticized the tactics as purifying vendetta.
A New York appellate division ruling affirms Mayor McClellan's appeal from a special term order. The Attorney General may not introduce evidence about alleged unregistered voters or repeaters at the trial to oust the mayor and seal William Krifears. The court requires the AG to specify which election districts will participate in the recount.
A renowned English Wedgwood collection formed by George Wills has arrived for sale in New York. The Fifth Avenue Galleries host an auction next Monday through Thursday with about 905 pieces including jasper and basalt wares and works by leading contemporaries. Horace Townsend prepared the catalogue. One item is a rare original Wedgwood piece titled Cumd Resosing or Somnus.
Postmaster General Meyer disclosed that Frank H Hitchcock will resign February 15 to devote full time to Secretary Taft’s presidential interests. Charles P Grandfield of Missouri will replace Hitchcock as first assistant. Hitchcock plans to focus on southern and eastern delegates, while Arthur J Vorys directs Taft’s campaign in the middle and far West. The administration expects two sets of southern delegates and aims to avoid contests at the convention. A presidential statement on patronage is expected next week.
An old time ad links grip to dusty air and praises Abe Henedy’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and strength restorer. It touts reforms in appetite and digestion, claims thousands use it, and recommends Hoods Pills as a strengthening cathartic. Endorsed by Patrick North Gray and a couple’s testimonial.
Twenty four people were injured when the Washington section of the early morning express derailed two miles south of Trankville NY. Conductor Marbury and several Washington residents suffered cuts and sprains. all proceeded to Butler after aid. The derailment involved a tank and coaches, cause not yet determined. Superintendent Ray Donnell said the train was No 67, about 25 mph. Townsend, wife of patent attorney, injured but not severely, reported to be continuing his journey.
Henry Rice, arrested on larceny charges of $10 from union advertising in an AFL magazine, faced a Brooklyn hearing with defense claiming a conspiracy by Samuel Gompers. The proceeding addressed published allegations accusing Gompers of misusing AFL funds, with Rice alleging prior federation employment.
The Association of Life Insurance Presidents chaired by former President Grover Cleveland voted at its New York meeting to seek state law changes. Proposals include repealing the surplus cap, allowing policies with deferred dividends on impaired lives, and altering compensation for soliciting agents.
The Washington dispatch from Topeka reports that the United States Guaranty Company of Baltimore and the Title Guaranty and Sprety Company of Scranton Pa must quit Kansas tomorrow. Insurance Commissioner Barnes requests revocation of their licenses after they contested a claim exceeding $2000 owed by the state. The claim concerns bonds tied to the late State Treasurer Kelly, who had money on deposit in the failed First National Bank two years earlier.
In Toledo Ohio on February 7 a county jail inmate writes Judge Kinkade alleging ice men receive special privileges. He claims unlimited visitors, elaborate meals, access to the jailor's office, use of the telephone, and brought in rugs and other comforts for cells. The prosecutor will investigate.
The proposed visit by the Prince of Monaco to King Victor Emmanuel in Rome has been postponed after plans to ignore Vatican pronouncements. Monaco's minister Count del Maleville informed Rome the prince remains aligned with his branchiti and would not travel as planned around February 20.
In Jackson Mississippi on February 7 the lower house passed a statutory prohibition bill mandating abolition of all saloons by December 31 this year. The report notes Missouri local option results with Ray County voting 975 to 975 in favor of dry status out of 1950 votes, and that 67 of 114 Missouri counties are now dry.
Washington Friday February reports clear to partly cloudy skies east of the Rockies with light snow in the Cascades and showers in Northern California and Southern Oregon. Temperatures are cooler in the Atlantic States and the Lake region, while the Lower Missouri and Lower Arkansas valleys are quite warm. A northward weather movement could bring snow or rain to the Lower Mississippi Valley and nearby regions by Sunday. Winds: variable along the New England coast, fresh to brisk across the Atlantic coast, with lighter winds along the Gulf coasts. Europe-bound steamers expect westerly winds and fair weather to the Grand Banks. Local readings show various hourly temperatures, humidity, and sunshine.
A crowded page lists many churches and ministers in Cambridge area services. Entries name congregations such as Congregational First, Unitarian All Souls, Baptist Fifth, Shilon Baptist, New Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, Evangelical Christian Science, Oriental Philosophy, Young Womens Christian Association, and secular groups. Details include ministers, service times, Sunday school, choir, and topics like Bible study, sermons on religious themes, and public lectures.
An ad offering various travel funding options including Letters of Credit International Cheques and Drafts. It notes safe earning methods and invites inquiries for information on the available forms and how to obtain them.
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