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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
23
Representative Boutell recalls Cannon’s first speech and paints the scene from that day. He declares Cannon shall be president, praising his tradership and early leadership as the nation witnesses enduring support for the future leader.
A historical notice outlines a proposed remedy for street crime introduced by Representative Hum-Preys of Misassippi. The measure borrows heavily from that state's law, aiming to deter loitering and vagrancy by imposing penalties, with strict procedures for punishment, hearings, and potential future behavior stipulations to reduce theft and assault.
The Democratic Congressional Committee formed a new headquarters in both Washington and Chicago. The first meeting elected Lloyd as chairman and discussed campaign pins. Hughes of New Jersey was named temporary chair, with Tide and Granger of South Carolina and Rhode Island as chairs of committees.
Commissioners Mirefarland testified before the subcommittee on appropriations to explain expenditures for the next year. They seek ordinary appropriations including 7 dollars for the ur fund and 249 for extraordinary items. They note a potential United States hike could raise the land tax by a stated amount beyond the ordinary appropriations.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a naval inquiry topic tied to a senate discussion on February proceedings. Names and details are garbled, but reference appears to involve a committee, admiral, and reconstruction of certain missiles or weapons within a broader inquiry.
In Chicago taft supporters press for national convention while Cannon allies argue for district delegates. Buckingham defends Cannon and asserts no state primary is needed as delegates should be chosen in congressional conventions. Talks highlight party unity, costs, and the path to a 190? national convention.
A garbled OCR style report outlines factions and endorsements for Republican figures. It references Judge Taft and Joseph G Cannon, plus a push to nominate a presidential candidate at a Springfield state convention on March 25.
The Washington Post report from Richmond on February 18 shows William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as the choice of most members for the Democratic presidential nomination. John W Daniel leads Virginia, with Hearst, Hoke Smith, Woodrow Wilson, Judson Harmon, and Gray also receiving supports. several others received single votes and one member backed Grover Cleveland, later declining to declare.
Former Secretary of the Treasury, here to speak to the Kansas City Bar Association, says focus must widen beyond prosecutions to restore industry. He criticizes factionalism and urges selecting a leader who will protect industrial interests, citing administration work and the need for business confidence to revive the economy.
A fragmented, old timey political profile extols John W Daniel a Democrat, praising his steadfast faith, anti centralization stance, and veteran service in the Senate and House. Also notes Merchants Association protest against the Aldrich emergency currency bill with names attached.
Washington dispatch reports Alabama Republicans split into Taft aligned whites and black and Tan opposition with rival state committees in control. Mississippi writes indorsement of Senator Foraker and Taft forces in flux as nationwide Republican divisions unfold.
The governor indicated support for sending delegates to the national convention while not denying some objections to certain nominations. He dined with the War Secretary and Perkins, noting Massachusetts and New York figures at the War Department and White House. He predicted Taft would receive the Republican delegates though some favor for Senate action is noted.
A local report from Marysville details a failed ballot in the Fifth Congressional district. The Republican convention opened with seven delegates and listed candidates including Owens, Prink, Mors, Jewett, Miller, Willan, Hoopes, and Givens. Ballots showed no change as the contest remained undecided after several days of voting.
In Jackson the first test of strength between white fore and Ye meg omenhts of the Repubsern bar or Visekerpa was held. The executive committee of the Faenth & wgressional district adopted a resolution by vote of ito 8 aleph, and the Poriber to Pres dct. Only three wire Republicans attended the meeting, indicating fissures ahead as delegates to the national convention may be selected.
The Ohio state committee supports William Jennings Bryan and calls for a state convention to discuss the presidential nomination. The record notes delegates and figures such as Judson Herma and Sigman, with a focus on party unity and proceeding to a formal vote.
Disorderly convention remarks describe Taft endorsement by Evans faction and backers including Willian Hoppett of Ohio. References to presidential electors and official proceedings highlight factional support and disputes within the party.
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