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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
2
The article notes a Senator’s claim that elimination stemmed from disagreements with the President and not from any breach of duty. He describes resisting party pressure, denying desire to run again, and recounts discussions with Taft and White House officials about peace efforts and campaign prospects.
Lea Wetherill of Spencerville and Allen Carty face scrutiny over a nomination injected by party leaders. A Senate action to review the vote on Wetherill’s job was discussed as he appeals from confinement at home and seeks a fair path forward before the calendar reopens.
Herman Ridder tours the South favoring Johnson for the Democratic nomination while signaling he acts independently. He says he will consult leading editors and aims to rally party factions against Bryan, naming Ervin or Jlausen as possible second choices and noting Douglas as a strong alternative from Massachusetts.
Sott Lakeity Utah Jan 17 an address on the silver question urges Congress to enact remonetization with gold. A personal letter to each Utah representative asks use of power to support legislation, proposing a coin and silver certificate scheme and an international conference on remonetization.
Beckham followers join Republicans as the Kentucky Senate unexpectedly adjourned today until January 17. Democrats and a handful of supporters pressed for adjournment while monitors were absent. Amherst College announces Ladd prize winners for junior publication speaking with James B Punter of Washington D C first prize and Henry C Smith among others. Detroit farmer congressman Henry C Smith announces candidacy to succeed Burrows. Reverend Thomas Harrison conducts revival services at Hamline Church drawing interest and conversions. Father Thomas Harlan, Holy Trinity pastor, leaves Georgetown Hospital after a hemorrhage injury.
Chicago dispatch reports a strong Illinois push for Speaker Joseph G Cannon to lead the state’s delegation, with efforts spanning primary law advocacy, gubernatorial politics, and re election dynamics. Support includes prominent politicians and the broad public backing, signaling a unified bid for a solid one ballot delegation to the national convention.
An early 20th century style notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for grip symptoms like weakness fever and headaches. Testimonials from Mrs Alice Barr and Durell Burford claim relief and savings on doctor's bills. Sold widely in liquid or Sarsatabs with a 100-dose unit priced at one dollar.
The article details how Speaker Cannon urged direct primary measures to select national delegates and electors, aiming to craft an Illinois delegation loyal to him. Senate action trimmed the plan, while Cannon campaigned openly in Springfield and Danville, rallying support from Gov. Deneen and the state GOP apparatus as he weighs a 1908 presidential bid amid intra party debate.
War Secretary Taft meets with Warren McMillan and Starr of Detroit to discuss Philippine tariff revision and beet sugar interests. Senator Smith endorses Taft and says Michigan will back his presidential bid. no campaign manager named as Taft report awaited in Congress.
Massachusetts Senator Crane signals no meddling in New York politics while Governor Hughes avoids declaring candidacy. Reports note Hughes may receive a campaign boost from Frank S. Black as talks with old Republican allies continue. Platt remains skeptical Hughes will run, doubting declared intent and noting limited support beyond GOP circles.
President action on collectorship in Plattsburg District triggers party fault lines. Col Walter C Witherbee, 12 years in office, to be replaced by State Senator H Wallace Knapp backed by anti Hughes faction. Knapp endorsed by John F O'Brien and George B Malby. Witherbee supported by Gov. Hughes and Clinton County leaders. New York colony in Washington voiced strong concern over partisan motive and policy.
The Belasco Theater last night drew a chic audience for Le traviata with Mrs Roosevelt in a stage box entertaining Miss Carow and guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Cabot Lodge and Senator Lodge. Box opposite housed Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth, coral pink gown and white ostrich fan. others in attendance included Maj and Mrs Charles L McCawley, Mrs Townsend, Mrs Agnew, and Mrs John A Logan among numerous society figures.
San Carlo Opera Company staged La Traviata at the Belaso Theater last night with Miss Nielsen as Violetta, M Dani as Alfredo, and M Blanchart as Germont. The cast also included Marchi Peregi Villani Poicini and Franzini. Nielsen’s coloratura and nuance drew praise, while Dani and Blanchart were noted for their voices and acting.
David Williams of Toledo after nearly forty years wins government pension for Civil War wounds. His case, aided by Gen Isaac R Sherwood, revealed confusion with another soldier and desertion charges. Williams and his wife, once in destitute squalor, will receive around $3,000 back pension and look to a more comfortable later life.
Interest in the Washington Railway and Electric Company board election centers on the presidential post. Proxies reportedly secured by supporters of Willian Loeb, secretary to President Roosevelt, push confidence that he will be named president at the Fourteenth and East Capitol streets offices. Rumors of Loeb's possible leadership have circulated for months.
The Weather Bureau report describes a moderate disturbance moving from the British Northwest into Gemirat Ontario, with precipitation confined to showers in the South Atlantic States and Washington. Temperature changes are not expected to be marked, with rises except in the Dakotas and South Atlantic States. Snow accumulations forecast for Saturday from the lower Great Lakes to the East, with rain or snow across the North Pacific States, and generally fair weather expected over the next two days. Winds shift along coastlines, with variable conditions toward the Great Lakes and Gulf coasts. Steamers to Europe face fresh southwest to west winds and fair weather toward the Grand Banks. Special storm warnings are noted for the California coast from San Francisco to Eureka. Local weather reports include temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine data.
Rumors circulated in Rome on January 17 claiming Pope Pius suffered a stroke and heart trouble worsened by gout and old age. Officially denied, the pontiff postponed audiences as Dr Petacci cites age and refusal to alter habits as factors.
A faction led by William B Hibbs and Charles J Bell seeks to elect Mr Loeb to the board and a majority of directors favorable to him for president. Jacob says election as director would lead to consideration of presidency, but he will not precommit. The group hopes a Washington majority boards will be elected with local officers soon as about 90,000 shares are believed held in Washington and votes expected for the home-leaning ticket.
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