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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
16
The president emphasizes that claims of using offices to secure renomination are false and malicious. He notes pressure from Taft supporters, discusses postmaster and other appointments, and outlines party dynamics, including expected Southern contests and the potential impact on the nomination.
The article surveys Republican strategy ahead of the Chicago convention, detailing Taft and Roosevelt factions, national committee control, and likely delegate outcomes. It cites possible splits in the South, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and Missouri, with mentions of Knox, Hughes, Taft, and La Follette.
The Washington Post reports a major contest between Taft federal supporters and La Follette organizers in Wisconsin. Each side aims to control delegates with Taft clubs in every county and district, while La Follette relies on the current organization’s strength to withstand federal influence.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Canada urging a freer U S Canada relationship and warning that tariff reform will be a key issue in the next presidential race. He said both nations will likely move to ease friction with Japan, while Democrats and Republicans differ on tariff changes and denounced foreseeing in Denver. Bryan resisted dictating delegate timing and named many Democrats as possible nominees for the 1904 contest.
Special to The Washington Post reports Tammany leader Charles F Murphy back from Florida asserts delegates to the Democratic national convention should be instructed against. Murphy says he will advise against instruction by state delegations. the convention is not until July and sentiment remains unsettled.
Gen Woodford chosen president of the Maghre League of the United States with a nomination meeting set for February 1 at the Manhattan Hotel Presidents and an advisory committee will be chosen. Woodford, a Republican war veteran, has attended many national and State conventions. He served as McKinleys minister to Spain when war was declared in 1898.
Rabbi Charles Tletscher called President Roosevelt an American Isaiah in a Temple Israel address. He likened the president’s moral fervor to a Jewish prophet yet criticized financial ethics, saying business can conduct material affairs tightly or wrongly.
Arthur Vorys continues to lead the Taft canvass for the Republican national convention with Columbus as headquarters and Hitchcock aiding from the East and South. Primaries tomorrow will select delegates. Taft expected to secure large majorities in many counties while Loraker forces challenge in Cleveland and across several districts.
Readable segments describe gusty winds along the Gulf coast and northeast to far New England. Forecast notes a warmup in the Take region with rain and thunderstorms possible elsewhere, while high pressures build offshore and cooler air moves south. Temperature readings for statewide reports include midnight through afternoon values and rainfall figures.
The New York Times reports Senator W Murray Crane of Massachusetts is to be marshal of the allied anti Taft Roosevelt forces as Frank H Hitch cock may quit the Postmaster General post to join Taft campaign efforts. Crane is described as a messenger for Foraker and has shifted between opposing Taft and his allies, signaling broader Republican splits ahead.
Vintage advertisement notes Offutt’s Gem Coffee priced at 25 cents. The fragment references a smooth roast and mentions a brand name expected to appeal to shoppers seeking affordable coffee options.
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