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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1908

Page

20

Taft Delegates Face Instructed Contest in Districts

Massachusetts Republican scene centers on Taft versus Crane forces as delegates across districts debate instructions. Gardner Winslow George loom large, with payroll and financial backing shaping strategies. Analysts foresee Taft-bound instruction across districts, while large delegates at large may align with the secretary candidate.

Cranes Doty Glen Butler Ames Florida Crane Gardner Sidney Winslow Baward George Simuel Ita Taft Doll Cobb Bates Moassiehusetts Remitian Club Hughes York Dwar Boston Horall Tate Roosevelt

Revolt Averted Says Secretary Warns Of Threats

Secretary Gurkell cites threats to order from dissidents and praises worthy men who upheld the law. He claims a potential national movement was checked and warns of dangers that could threaten stability. The remarks reference leadership and the need to defend against disorder.

James B. Gari Dave Cetary Bob Pals Cherie

Mitchell enters governor race as United Mine Workers leader

Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, enters the political arena as a potential governor candidate on the Democratic ticket. He has been urged into the race by several Democrats and is weighing the offer amid party talks. No formal declaration is expected until after the approaching date.

Mitchell United Mine Workers of Riverse Hams Joby Connery Premerate Ueusht Witchell John P Hopkins Foster Silvan Agas

Mississippi Senate Passes Bill On Quinine Use Policy

In a rushed session the Senate approved a bill governing quinine use amid debate over medical safety and regulatory impact. The measure, tied to a 4 percent tax proposal, faces immediate questions about enforcement and public health implications.

Taft Panic Talk Echoes calls for more power

Secretary warns hosts that the Interstate Commerce Commission must gain more authority or government ownership could follow, a stance framed as a moral awakening against business practices. Attendees in Michigan hear Revived calls for reform and political boldness amid outspoken supporters.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Sabbatarian for Governor in Wisconsin and tobacco substitutes

Fragmentary report outlines Sabbatarian candidate Tadee Wilm Wallner campaign for Wisconsin governor opposing Sunday laws and supporting a broad Sunday service. Mentions of prohibition style enforcement, local option, and health concerns linked to tobacco substitutes. references to public sentiment and campaign logistics amid unclear context.

Kansas City Tadee Wilmat Wallner Theilmi F Wry Fedoliien Harber

Cornell men at banquet urge degree requirement for profes sional studies

At a Raleigh banquet of the Washington Alumni Association more than 200 Cornellians heard President Jacob Gould Schurman say that universities trend toward requiring college degrees before professional and technical training. He noted Cornell medical already requires academic degrees, the arts and science work for the new department, and tentative steps by the engineering school toward future requirements. Speakers included Ruth Putnam and John F Hayford.

Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell University Washington Alumni Association Raleigh Naw School of Engineering John F Hayford L OQ Howard Ruth Putnam Earnest Shenherd Carlos Bmch Fy Mre Frederick Calle John JC Heyt Earnest Sheplan Arcilaid T Baning Jr Horace Dulln

Recommendations for Potomac Deepening and Library Plan

The Washington Board of Trade sessions debated widening the Potomac improvements and establishing another Carnegie Library. Proposals covered water supply, riverfront works, taxation, and municipal aid, with emphasis on public library expansion, permanent city-front improvements, and staff salary increases.

Potomac Carnegie Rusch Watt Washington Tuils Tehanbes PH Patou Pstilet Ein He Paton Bennings Hydevat Rowields Privat Verning Bridge Anetor Uurck Crneiess Gal Wolllay Neil Luton Exective Committee

Ridgely Bank President May Take Kansas City Post

Rumor says Ridgely may resign as Comptroller of the Currency to become president of the reorganized Royal Bank of Commerce of Kansas City Mo which suspended payment during the recent panic. Preparations to install new officers proceed while details remain unsettled and Ridgely could not be reached for comment.

Royal Bank of Commerce of Kansas City Tingely New York Tastence O Mr Ridzel Ma Ridgely Wilkton Bo Ridgely Tin Town Brink Nations Bank of Commerce Ridgely Gemptroter Ridgely Washington

Death of John R Lowe Pioneer undertaker dies at home

John R Lowe born in Woodville and longtime undertaker at 612 Mesenth Street died yesterday morning after a six month illness. He belonged to Federal Lodge in 1FAA MN. Funeral services at Wesleyan Chapel with Rev Wo Melee officiating, interment at Glenwood Cemetery.

John R Lowe Sixth Street Lowe Woodville Federal Lunge Wesleyan Chapel Glenwood Cemetery

Foraker Named in Florida Campaign Boost for Taft Opposition

The Florida contention shows strong Foraker sentiment among black and white Republicans aiming to block Taft’s South delegates. Aitchcock plans a South tour to bolster Taft. President backs Taft’s renomination while stressing national unity and party regularity amid delegate fights.

Southland Jo Cality Ohio Florida Friends Walrbanks Catmon Foraker Witte Jaessandil Chicago

Rare Japanese color plate album vanished at auction

The Oriental Company's sale in New York ended with chief buyer Ross misplacing a rare album. A Japanese Hokusai color plate set of 37 views titled Budd was bought for $28 and disappeared from his under coat as he left the auction house. The owner and status of the missing item remain unclear.

Waal Ingianco New York Tech J Ross Oriental Company Budi Hokusai

Eddy Writings Sell High at New York Auction

Rare early editions of Mary Baker Eddy writings and scattered pamphlets and autographs from the founder of Christian Science fetched high prices at a New York sale staged by the Anderson Auction Company. Bids from two prominent Christian Science churches in Iowa and Massachusetts dominated the purchases, with notable items such as a 61st business card of Eddy and a postcard instructing to meet at the depot selling for significant sums.

Wastaten Pst New York Mary Balter Eddy Christian Carnes Anderson Auction Company West Twenty Ninth Christian Science Churches Lddy Euger Eddy Iown Turner Taught Massachusetts Soma Christian Science Congregation Major Corner

Shipwrecked Hyde Reaches Bermuda After Gale Routs Crew

The Bath by auxillary schooner Frances Hyde arrived in Bermuda aboard the steamer Bermudian with Captain G H Healy and crew after a brutal voyage from Georgetown South Carolina. The two year old Hyde, loaded with lumber, was nearly a total loss as a northwest gale ripped sails and deckhouse, sent the vessel off course by seven miles, and left the crew exhausted and starving before rescue.

Hington Post New York Healy Bath Frances Hyde Bermudian Hyde Bermuda Trinidad Hydes Vesal Ig Beavenue Granite Company Georg Town Cinimiidie Broadway Delamaré Capes Cnaing Henry

Russians Enlistment Surge Shocks U S Army Recruiters

Reported in a Washington pest era piece, a surge of Russian enlistments appears at multiple United States stations. Officers note 6 of 13 enrollments in one day and estimate many Russians already served in their army. They expect a future war with Japan and seek military readiness in America.

Umk United States Army Japan Russia Jayen United States America

Wisconsin Democrats Form Milwaukee Delegation At State Convention

Wisconsin Democrats convened in Milwaukee at the Davidson Theater as delegates to the Democratic National Convention were named. The gathering adjourned to tomorrow for further action with Bryan favored for president and census reform discussions already underway.

Milwaukee Wie Demet Davidson Theater Bryan

Weather conditions and forecasts from Department of Agriculture Bureau

Weather summary notes disturbances moving northeastward with a southwest Texas center, colder temperatures in the east, and a broad forecast across the Plains and Midwest. Forecasts include snow and rain in the southwest, potential rain along the Atlantic coast, and cold waves in the Rocky Mountains and western regions. Temperature readings, humidity, and sunshine hours are provided for several zones, with emphasis on the South Atlantic, Gulf coast, and Great Lakes regions.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Phurrday Rotheastward Texas Saithwes Jlorky Vauntains Altho Lake Atlantis Gulf Sixton Ohio Vales Lake Regio Aliisippi Missouri Tower Arkansas Atlantic Ower Tal Onlo Arlanmas Vailewe Oklahoma Misptenipol Reglin AL Hattie Atlantics Gulf Gulf Coast Westerlr Michigan Fridsy

Idle men seek work pledge via Roosevelt appeal

A convention delegates urge President Roosevelt to draft measures aiding the unemployed. They say unemployment does not mean idleness, urge protections against enforced idleness, and call for policies to preserve purchasing power. Ells, leaving the White House, pledged to convey the urgent concerns to the President.

Bellef Fis Médérn Bins White House Ells Lou Are

Free meals cause riot of 1500 hungry children in New York

About 1500 hungry schoolchildren gathered before a Grand Street restaurant offering free hot dinners. The crowd, many having not eaten in days, pressed against a plate glass window and caused damage before police restored order. The restaurant owner continued the free meals, turning over second and third floors to the children.

Washington New York Grand Street Adolph Lorbee Polerson Eldridge Reat Buiflend Forber

Masons Elect Officers and Report High Priest

The annual meeting of the G and Roya Arch Chapter of Masons in the District elected officers for the coming year at the Masonic Temple. Former Grand High Priest Clauda King reported the total subordinate membership at 2401, the highest in the district, and proxies to the Grand Chapter were assigned for several chapters including Columbus, Washington, Mount Vernon, Eureka, Lafasetta, and others.

G and Roya Arch Masons Clauda King Masonic Temple Sin*h Est Clair Thompson Randa J Hoodman Genac Scribe Feason Harper Arving Johnstone Helmivke Fonans Beant Varney Columbia Matomer Ananda Masonic Fair Cauneil Ottecers Scretches and Treasurrs Royal Arch Grand Chapter Columbus Emmett M Carton Charles E Fiehberger Aathan J Werd Iynthon Joch Orretary Richard B Nixen Treeurer Francis Westerman William Cyrus Coombs Washington Wiliam John W Colhom Horace 1 Dixon William J Thayer End Jamen Ruthertors Mount Vertion Roe Fulkesson John A Goodler Francis John H Olcott John Roger O Donnell Harry Kimball Arthur Lo Bryant Eureka Daniel W Beach Francia I Beach Daniel Davin Gootwin Atlee Win Fes Deaky Wendurer Charleen Helmine Lsidine Bam Hochman Lafasetta Clarence Dufour High Drest Washington Naval Andrew J White John King Xiog Jott Scrivener Ecrlse Piilip Anfiford Incon Eolins Smith King Willems Owerretury Wagner AL Myers Wien Walter Martin Fobe George Bo Neal King Albert Laic Martorr William C Cien Willis T Richardecn Andrew K Tond Willem of William T Porter Sapa Ancrantia Henry T Adauy

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