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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
2
The piece outlines Taft supporters in Massachusetts shaping district delegates and at large choices. It notes Gardner and Winslow influence, Cobb’s nonpolitical stance, and the likelihood that each district will instruct for Taft with attempts to align the state delegation to the secretaryship bid.
A fragmentary report cites James B. Gari as secretary of the interior and Dave as a key figure in averting a serious revolt. The text references protests, constitutional concerns, and calls for orderly conduct amid alleged threats to civil order.
Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of Riverse, emerges as a potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Key party figures have urged his entry, with reinvigorated support from county committees and notable Democrats. A formal decision awaited after April, with no official declaration yet.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions the senate, a statutory prediction, a 4 percent figure, a bill’s effect, and a reference to quinine products. The text is fragmented and unclear, but implies passage of a measure with a mention of "HROWO QUININE" and "LAMINE BROWO QUININE" in a dated style.
Secretary calls for stronger Interstate Commerce Commission or government ownership, warning such moves could threaten the republic. The event drew speakers from Michigan and beyond, with Gov Warner and others urging actions as Taft’s nomination looms and public supporters rally.
Kansas City telegraph recounts Tadee Wilm Wallner and others campaigning for Sunday observance and strict enforcement of Sunday laws. It notes debates over prohibitions and a proposed expansion to cover state facilities, plus local opposition and concerns about unintended tobacco and substitute use among communities.
At a Raleigh banquet for Washington alumni of Cornell University more than 200 attendees heard President Jacob Gould Schurman say future professional and technical programs will require college degrees. He cited Cornell medical standards and tentative steps in engineering and arts and sciences toward minimum degree requirements.
A historical Board of Trade session debated deepening and widening the Potomac waterway, river and harbor improvements, and funding for a new Carnegie Library. They discussed potential coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, and urged phased projects along the city front from the Potomac to Verling Bridge, plus staff and library salary boosts.
Reports claim Ridgely contemplates leaving the National City Bank and joining the reorganized Royal Bank of Commerce of Kansas City as president. Preparations for a broader bank revival include appointing a new Comptroller of the Currency, with Murray expected to succeed Ridgely if plans proceed.
John R Lowe a four year old, related to an undertaker business at 612 Mesenth street, died yesterday morning at his home on Sixth Street Northeast after a six month illness. Born in Woodville, he was a member of the Federal League. Funeral arrangements include a service at Wesleyan Chapel with Rev. Wo Melee officiating, and interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
The article reports a strong Foraker sentiment among Florida and Southern Republicans, with black voters seen as pivotal. It notes planned tours by Hitchcock, President Taft’s supporters, and a battle to control South and national delegates ahead of Chicago. The piece outlines party dynamics, potential delegate totals, and the push to unite factions while opposing Taft’s bid.
The Waal Ingianco New York Tech 13-J Ross, a chief buyer, paid 28 dollars for a Japanese album of plates in colors by Hokusai. Leaving the sale he concealed it under his coat. in the lobby he realized the item was missing and could not be found. The 37 colored plates depicted views of Fuji and surrounding scenes, a rare complete series from about 1785.
A New York sale of early Mary Baker Eddy writings, pamphlets, and autographs drew strong bids from Christian Science church representatives. A 61st card signed by Eddy sold for 1 and a postcard written instructing to meet at the depot fetched 9, as two leading churches in Iowa and Massachusetts bid for the collection.
The Beavenue Granite Company schooner Hyde, laden with rough lumber, sailed from Georgetown January for Broadway projects but was wrecked by a January gale off Delamarre Capes. Captain Healy and crew were rescued by auxiliary schooner Frances Hyde and transported to Bermuda aboard the steamer Bermudian in a crippled, near-sunken state. The voyage, marked by hurricane-force winds and severe damage, ended with a perilous arrival and planned repairs.
The Washington Post reports a surge of Russians signing U S army enlistments, with one station noting six of thirteen recruits in a day were Russian. Officers say many have served in the Russian army and foresee Russia fighting Japan again, believing U S service will keep them prepared for war.
The Wisconsin Democratic State convention opened at the Davidson Theater with committees named and adjournment set for tomorrow noon. The body supports Bryan for President and discussed census funding and appointments, while speakers criticized patent medicines sold by druggists in collusion with physicians.
Weather conditions across the central United States show a eastern disturbance steadily moving northeast. Cold air lingers in the Rockies while milder Gulf coast winds shift south to southeast with a fresh to strong southerly component along the Atlantic coast. Continuous cloudiness and scattered precipitation persist in the upper Mississippi Valley and adjacent regions with notable snow and rain in the southern plateau areas.
Delegates at a Washington convention urged President Roosevelt to draft measures to protect citizens from enforced idleness. They stressed that unemployment does not mean all Americans, and called for action to preserve purchasing power and industry. The spokesman said the effort represents a sincere organization persevering through hard times.
About 1500 hungry schoolchildren waited in rain at 74 Grand Street for free hot dinners promised by Adolph Lorbee. The restaurant, built for 480, saw crowds surge and windows shattered as police and reserves moved in. Lorbee planned daily noon to 1 o'clock service on upper floors, offering meat soup, meat, vegetables, rolls, bread, and tea, and declared he would continue the free meals.
The annal meeting of the G and Royal Arch Chapter of Masons in the District elected officers for the ensuing year at the Masonic Temple. Officers include Grand High Priest Est Clair Thompson and a full slate led by Ferrandig and Hoodman, with King reporting the total subordinate chapters at 2401. Proxies to the Grand Chapter listed for Columbus, Washington, Mount Vernon, Eureka, Lafasetta, and other chapters.
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