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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
5
Representative Boutell recalls Cannon’s first speech and describes the scene from thirty four years ago. He declares Cannon shall be president and praises a early tradition of leadership and public service in a portrait of that era.
A proposed remedy for holdups, introduced by Representative Humpreys of Mississippi, argues for stronger police presence to curb vigilantism and idle unemployed individuals. The measure aims to empower law enforcement, impose penalties for vagrancy, and condition future behavior to reduce crime. It cautions that existing police might lack capacity and urges decisive action.
The Democratic Congressional Committee formed a new two city headquarters in Washington and Chicago. The first meeting elected Lloyd as chairman and selected committee chairs and subcommittees. Representatives Hughes of New Jersey and Tide of South Carolina were named chairs. many names appear for subcommittees and leadership roles.
Commissioners Mirefarland and Tirw Avnwared testified before the house committee on appropriations to justify ordinary and extraordinary expenditures for the coming fiscal year. They cited $7.00 for the ur fund wind interest on the old bird claim and 249 for extraordinary items, arguing total requested by the district would exceed prior ordinary appropriations by about 100.
In a scheduled Senate session, discussion centers on the naval inquiry and new evidence regarding radio transmitters. Key figures include Admiral Cer verse reute, Lonstra ton, and Remeraal apps lief as the committee considers controversial points and potential next steps.
A Chicago meeting of Republican leaders in Illinois debated Taft’s national convention strategy and Cannon’s claim to the state delegation. Joseph Cannon was hailed as the preferred Republican from Illinois, with arguments supporting a congressional district convention and four delegates at large, while calls for a popular primary were dismissed as costly and unnecessary.
A garbled OCR fragment outlines support for Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Cannon figures, references Taft, La Follette, and Reeve, and notes a Springfield rally and a Republican state convention planned for March 25. It touches on party unity, policy endorsements, and calls for presidential nomination support.
The Richmond Vn reports a Virginia general assembly poll showing William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as the clear first choice for the Democratic presidential nomination among most members. John W Daniel leads Virginia senators for second choice, with scattered votes for Hearst, Hoke Smith, Woodrow Wilson, Judson Harmon, and Gray. One member backed Grover Cleveland but declined to announce it.
Former secretary of the Treasury, in Kansas City, urges restoration of industrial activity as key to national goals. He cautions against factionalism, says politics should not drive his visit, and asserts he would support the president if serving the country. He condemns sectarian splits and stresses business, profession, and public questions require informed debate.
Senate profile lauds John W Daniel Democrat as steadfast defender of constitutional government. Clashes with modern centralization, praises his stance against medicalization of politics and calls him eloquent exponent of southern culture and chivalry. Also notes Merchants Association protest against Aldrich emergency currency bill with names of Gustav Schwab Clarence Whitman Henry R Towne.
Telegrams from Alabama report Taft supporters and anti Taft forces claiming control of state committeemen in the face of a divided delegation. In Mississippi the Republican convention backed Senator Foraker for president as Taft factions clashed over credentials and seating. Washington observers note the South’s split loyalties as national party leaders weigh the coming convention.
A fragmented report notes the governor supports forming a delegation in Lincoln while not denying objections to joining a national convention slate. Gov Bubbey and Gov Aibbex attended the War Office meeting, and Taft's nomination is favored by the territory delegates amid Republican concerns over a Stabebog project.
Special to Thy Washington Post from Marysville reports a crowded Fifth Congressional district gathering. Seven Republican delegates debated for days to nominate one candidate. rivals included Thos Owens Pref, Prink Mors Huda Caints Hares Jewett Det Wie and Jay Miller. Ballots showed no change after the fourth vote, with leaders Hoopes Troy County and Willan Willes perceived as the strongest opposition.
Jackson reports the first test of strength between white and party factions as the Republican executive committee votes by resolution to select delegates. Only three Republicans attended the meeting. Indications suggest both factions will elect delegates to the national convention.
Ohio state leaders for Bryan align with Nebraskan for the presidential bid and call for a state convention. The scene centers on delegates and arrangements for a Bryan faction gathering, with specific figures and steps toward organizing the statewide committee and convention program.
Evans faction secures control of the Tennessee Republican Committee and endorses Taft for the presidency. Delegates and leaders pledged support, including notable figures Willian Hoppett and others as party figures weigh presidential nomination amid March proceedings.
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