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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
4
Governor Hughes gains a vote in Connecticut but loses support in Massachusetts. Michigan State committee fails to endorse the War Secretary, while Iowa may declare for Governor Cummins.
Forty or more delegates from Indiana Florida Missouri Oklahoma and Nebraska are pledged or instructed for Taft or Fairbanks with several districts contested. A Washington Herald report tracks shifts in delegate support, noting Taft gains in New Jersey and shifts in Michigan Oregon and Missouri amid ongoing primary battles.
A sprawling analysis outlines state by state strength for Taft Roosevelt and Dixon style contenders, detailing undecided battlegrounds, delegate counts, and recent Westward tours by Secretary Taft to shore up support. It notes shifts in Missouri Kansas Colorado and Nevada among others, with party factions and state committees racing to influence the convention outcome.
Dr Mites Anti Pain Pills promise relief from headaches neuralgia sciatica and stomach and back pains without nausea or after effects. Sold by Mile s Medical Co Elkhart Indiana refunds if the first package fails. 23 doses 26 cans.
Interstate Commerce Commission released rulings on rate act protections for travelers. A passenger with a limited excursion ticket and stopover rights faced delays causing missed connections and a 24 hour validity lapse. Carriers must honor tickets invalidated through their fault, and refund or adjust fares accordingly.
Frankfort Feb 16 Republicans and Democrats wage a months long deadlock to elect a U S senator to succeed McFreary. Beckham leads Bradley with shifting votes amid charges of political maneuvering. Only one law passed, a stenographer for the governor, as bills on tobacco grower needs and state capital are stalled.
A fragmented OCR note recounts a 19th century or eventy era scene mentioning regicides, a ceremony for a statue or cemetery, political factions, and a reference to a shooting linked to King Carlos. It notes reactions by Republicans and a science academy and an implied court or social gathering where the king presided.
Theresa Reagon credits Grape Nuts with restoring sleep, appetite, and weight after years on soothing tonics. She describes renewed vitality for herself and her pale nervous daughter, attributing changes to diet and fresh air rather than medicines.
Boston Tech 26 Gov Guild rejects rumors of a deal to swing Massachusetts delegates for Taft. He denies any agreement with Secretary of War Taft and says he will participate in the delegate canvass, noting no man can be a vice presidential candidate until the presidential nominee is chosen. The governor plans to travel to Washington visiting the French Ambassador and then the White House.
Secretary Taft toils late at the War Department while speculation swirls about his resignation from Roosevelt's cabinet if nominated. Observers note his continued influence on policy as he anchors a presidential bid and his party positions with Roosevelt’s stance. Candidacy efforts move to establish Taft headquarters and engage trusted operatives for the coming campaign.
Special to The Washington Post reports a split in Georgia Republicans over delaying the state central committee’s call for a national convention. A Taft loyalist state committee faces an anti Roosevelt Georgia State League that may issue its own call, risking two delegations to Chicago. The league claims 50600 members and operates in every district, while the committee consists of Taft supporters. Frank Hughcock is en route to the South in support of Taft.
Rail systems generally comply with the Hepburn Act and will fire monthly Intersta te Commerce Commission reports. Baltimore and Ohio acts to implement the nine hour provision immediately, while the ICC notes broad railroad cooperation and expects nearly all lines to report for six months ended January. Investors gain access to detailed condition data on 740 interstate roads.
The Senate this week concentrates on the currency bill with Senator Alériue leading the measure and expressing satisfaction with current progress and confidence a vote will be reached soon. Debate exhaustion is anticipated and a time agreement for voting may be sought, while House proceedings focus on the army appropriation bill and related pay amendments.
The North Carolina corporation commission has brought action against Norfolk and Western and other rail lines before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Virginia cities including Norfolk Roanoke Richmond Lynchburg Petersburg and Suffolk held chamber meetings and appointed committees to oppose rate changes. They have employed counsel Davis and Davis of Petersburg and Douglas Leckler Thompson of Washington to represent their interests and intervene with the commission.
The New York Sun describes women lobbyists in Congress as restricted and pitied figures. It portrays three habitual lobby spaces in the House and a distant Statuary Hall corner where women send hopeful notes and mournful appeals while male lawmakers dodge interviews, fearing nagging requests and stigma.
Peter Gruener, forty, a Cincinnati coppersmith, shot and killed his wife before taking his own life. Eight children, ages one to sixteen, are left as orphans. Authorities report Gruener was mentally distressed at the time of the double tragedy.
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