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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
18
A messy report from Denver signals factional splits within the Bryan camp as supporters debate whether Gray should be the vice presidential choice. Republicans and Democrats weigh radical versus conservative platforms while Denver readies for a contested convention and possible withdrawal of Bryan.
Kern supporters at Lincoln rally claim 817 delegates as momentum shifts in the campaign. Organizers tout early polling and party endorsements while critics warn of disputed tallies and uneven county counts.
Taft prepares to transfer War Department duties to Gov. Wright with an oath ceremony slated for shortly after 10 am. The outgoing secretary praised bureau chiefs and clerks, noted cement bids for the canal, and reiterated his plan to campaign for the presidency after leaving public life for the first time in 23 years. The transfer will mark the start of Wright’s formal administration and Taft’s return to private life.
A WASHINGTON POST style dispatch notes talks with Vice President candidates and Bryan supporters as the Nebraska platform debate unfolds. Delegates prepare for a notification ceremony in Lincoln with famed figures listed to attend, including George Fred Williams and Senator Gore among others. A Chamorro Bible translation for Guam is announced, marking a linguistic milestone.
Republican nominee Sherman recuperating from ten days illness in Cleveland will depart for Utica New York Thursday morning. He says he is fully recovered and feels in good health. Nominations include Kentucky third district Democrat R G Thomas Vermont second district F H Primley first district D J Foster Renominated. Fireproof Storage Warehouse advertises storage at Washington Storage Co Inc 4013 Cap.
Mr Taft resigns multiple times from office and prepares for a conference with national leaders in Hot Springs. A private car will convey the party, with Taft and family traveling Friday afternoon. He may not return to Washington before the November elections and plans to reside in Cincinnati later summer.
A group in Lateyetic Indiana forms the One Hundred Year Club to promote health culture in church work. W Earl Flynn of New York supports the effort. State Senator Wond presides as nearly two hundred notable local ministers physicians lawyers and business leaders enroll to pursue a lifespan toward one hundred years under club rules.
President Hadley recounted Taft's Philippines anecdote during the American Chemical Society meeting at Yale. He recalled a moment when the band played The Star Spangled Banner at a funeral and a misheard lyric caused laughter. The 38th ACS session runs three days.
Bishop Potter, critically ill, is slightly improved and conscious after a difficult day. Doctors Bassett and Janvrin report he is resting comfortably with family at his bedside in Katonah and New York, as relatives travel from Europe and California.
Representative Kittredge Haskins loses renomination in the Second district as Frank H Plumley of Norwich University ties to lead. Plumley, 64, a former Vermont Court of Claims judge and Venezuela claims umpire, is nominated by 217 to 159. Also notes Niagara Falls excursion trains from Washington with Lehigh Valley route and cheap side trips for select dates.
John W. Kern, Indiana candidate for Vice President, leaves Indianapolis for Denver to join the Democratic national convention committee on resolutions. He carries letters from businessmen opposing endorsement of the Gompers-Mitchell anti injunction idea and will push a plank backing court action and trial for injunction violations by judges other than those issuing the writ. Leading Democrats nationwide advise Kern’s supporters he may win the nomination.
Troops B and C of the Third Cavalry were diverted to Del Rio to maintain neutrality on the Mexican border during maneuvers at Leon Springs. Gen Myers directs operations from Leon Springs as four cavalry units are slated for Del Rio, signaling sensitive border policing and potential clashes with civil authorities. Reports from San Antonio and Montery detail insurgent actions and embassy updates as the political climate in Mexico remains volatile.
San Juan Porto Rico June 3 H R Shaffer will be the only delegate and LD M Tield the only alternate of the twelve elected to represent Porto Rico at the Democratic convention in Denver. The others have named piesies residing in the United States. oe
Modern London witnessed a massive suffragette demonstration at Westminster with up to five thousand police guarding Parliament. Arrests mounted as windows were broken at Downing Street and protesters pressed on Parliament Square. Asquith avoided the charges while women urged more protests and vowed to push for votes for women despite police restraint.
Philadelphia forensics reveal a physician Dr William H Wilson killed by a poisoned ale bottle. Investigators trace a Philadelphia origin with possible New York movement of the suspected poisoner. Coroner Paul notes the sender remains unnamed and express company delivery details unresolved.
Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition officials announce they have raised 2,000,000 in subscriptions before any Congressional appropriation of 600,000 can be released. Secretary Cortelyou will appoint treasury officials to review the exposition securities. A separate notice advertises railroad fare details for a Democratic National Convention trip with travel dates July 1 to 4 and flexible routes.
A young woman, long silent on a church case, vows to defend herself and attacks the Rev. Gilbert Fearing Williams as she plans to attend a public declaration at Masonnic Hall. Her brother and a young man promise protection as Williams seeks to prove innocence after ten years.
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