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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1908

Page

16

Antis Stay Apart Judge Wants No Office

The article reports on factional drama around Judge Gray and Bryan faction realignments. It notes opponents press for first place, while Bryan supporters consider vice presidential possibilities, with Johnson and Gray camps debating alliances and futures. Prominent figures include Frederick B. Lynch and D W Lawler, asserting Johnson will not seek second place.

Gray Johnson Brian Wrgan Lynehl Go. Johnson Marvel Bryan

Pilgrims at Fairview Rally Split on Denver Ties

In a sprawling discussion on the Denver convention and the anti Bryan faction, candidates Towne and Breen surface amid platform debates and civic maneuvering. Reports mention rail plans and travel logistics from Washington to Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley routes.

Taft Vorys Meeting Sets July 8 Hot Springs Decision

Taft and his Ohio manager Vorys met at length in Washington as the campaign talks intensified. Taft said the chairmanship decision would be settled July 8 at Hot Springs after meetings with national and state party officials. Other visitors reported strong GOP optimism about Ohio and the West, with possible names like Long of Kansas and Merrick of Ohio discussed for national roles.

Taft War Office Arthur J Wory Eshelby Cincinnati John A Stewart Ueew York League of Republican Club Gene At Vory Washington Vorvs Mits Far & Ein Clarence Neahy Hot Springs Juiz Laft Liunched Het Spings Tr Jaft Ghaun Nina UN Pres Nl Vr Taft Ohis Ohig Bet Judge Taft Wasdo Andris Chiomangier Vorys Charles P Taft West Mrorys National Committee Mr Vorys Senator Long Kansas President Herrick Ndt Loushlby Cinemnati Bushel New York Baltarere John A Bryan Denver

Admiral Rockwell Dead After Forty Years in Navy

Rear Admiral Charles H. Rockwell, who retired after forty years of service, died at age 68. He began as an ensign in 1882, commanded ships including the Yantic and the cruiser Ghingo, served at Mare Island Yard, Port Reval, and as lighthouse inspector, culminating as commander and then rear admiral before his death July 1.

Chicago Statham Moss Charles HE Rockwell Taisy Applex el Feeskwell Mayy WSG Ghingo Charles H Rckwell Chitham Read Admiral Rodgers Portsmouth Navy Yard James Town Afikean Agin War College Yantic Port Reval S Mare Island Castle Rea Admiraan

Jacobson Heads Ticket at Minnesota GOP Convention

The Minnesota Republican convention nominated Jacobson of Madison for governor by acclamation after rivals withdrew. The lead remark mocked him as a man who eats pie with a knife. Other nominees were announced for secretary of state treasurer attorney general and railway and warehouse commissioners.

St Paul Minn Minnesota Jacob 1 Jacobson Madison Giverno Jacobon Edward T Young Samuel Snider Moneapolis Joel Heatwole Ben Winona County Frank Eddy Bank Center Jacobson Adolph O Ebarhardt Mankato Julius A Sehmahl Redwood Falla Treasuer Clarence C Dinehart Slayton George T Simpson Winona Ira B Mills Moorhead Charles 1 Bumquist Rush Cil Simpson Elmuist Whichey

Terrapin Reveals Civil War Era Carved Message

A dry land terrapin found in La Plata Maryland bears an inscription from 1862 during the Civil War era. Quartermaster Charles H E Milton and Miss Jane D Maddox courted near Chanel Point and Bel Alton. The shell bears initials and a date tied to that courtship. John D Maddox, nephew of the Milton family, later found a terrapin with the same inscription while in a field on the Maddox farm.

Spreial Washington Post la Plata Chanel Point Quartermaster Charles EH Milton Bel Alton Jane D Maddox Milton Miss Maddox John D Maddox

Poison Plot Ties a Society Couple to Dr Wilson Poisoning

Philadelphia reports a complex murder mystery tied to a planned crime against Dr Wilson. Authorities seek a man and a woman, with a possible Atlantic City link, as post inspectors trace where a poison bottle was mailed and a self defense brief implies a premeditated scheme involving a cyanide poison and a forged letter.

Philadelphia Wilson

District Electric Railway Commission Formed by ICC

Interstate Commerce Commission creates the District Electric Railway Commission to supervise Washington street railways with three citizen appointees Gen John M Wilson Henry L West and Thomas W Smyth serving without pay The group will investigate complaints issue orders and report to ICC with hearings set to begin today in the new nine fed building offices at 14th and F NW In a press note ICC praises the appointees and outlines planned regulations and structure for the new watchdog body.

John M. Wilson Henry L. West Thomas W. Smyth Electrc Railway Commission Washington John M Wilson Board of Trade Henry L West Thomas W Smith District Electric Railway Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Commerce Commission Congress Wilson Charman Anet Ners Ate Merece Commission Thor Distr Lane Pases Intersta E Commerce Commission Detree Electric Railway Commission Citzens Ergstwood Washington Railway and Electric Company Brightwood The Connecticut Avenue Stic T Northwest Nathanel Wilson Washington Bar Association John M Whison United States Army Thomas W. Smith West Monuie Interstate Commercs Commission Opera Ton Commerc Commission Commission Buiding F Strets Rail Commission Local Commission Interstate Commerce Commissio Commerce, Commission

Cholera Spreads to Nueva Ebija from Pangasinan

Cholera resurfaces in Pangasinan and Nueva Ebija after festival events. Authorities restrict outbreak to one town while Pangasinan and Capiz report seriousness. Manila remains free of the disease.

Manila Pangasinan Nueva Ebija Pangesinan Capiz

Orchard Not to Hang Prefers Gallows to Prison

Boise Idaho July 1 The sentence commuted today for Harry Orchard who was to be hanged Friday for the murder of Governor Steunenberg at Caldwell Idaho December 18 1899 and a few weeks later confessed his guilt to James McParland a detective said he was employed to commit the crime by officers of the Western Federation of Miners As a result of his confession Charles H Moyer president William Haywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners and Charles D Pettibone were arrested. Haywood and Pettibone were acquitted after Orchard testified to the whole sale assassination The case against Moyer was dismissed Orchard was indicted separately and found guilty of murder in the first degree The board of pardons recommended clemency as Orchard had told the truth at the trials and deserved the service he had rendered The pardon board unanimously approved commutation to life imprissonment The second part notes a portrait of Mrs Craigie in London and Alfred Crarye portrait medallion unveiling at University College and a replica destined for the United States.

Porson Wilson Atlantic City Mie Wilson Miss McDougal Oxford William McCulley Rusng Sun Gallagher Coroner 3 Police Department New York New Central Office Frank A Paul Phladelphia Philadelphia Jana Nai Boise Idaho Stace Harry Orchard Wargeid Sons Frank Sleumenberg Imp Ionner Ufe Orchard Gov Steunenberg Caldwel Idaho Ty James McParland Serine Western Federton Viers Charles H Mover Walliam Haywood Easurer Western Federation of Minerta Charles D. Pettibone John Sumplins Ed i Haywoot and Pettibone Gianst Moyer Wood Board of Pardons Haywood Pettibone Piraon Board Gov Gooding Lansdon Guhen Frank Wyman Orcherd Tal Onis Craigie London University College Lord Curgon of Kecheston Alfred Crarye George Olfier Hobbes United States Mia Craigie University College 1

One Man Rule Favored In District Government Debate

The letter column discusses replacing the district's multi commission system with a single executive. Supporters include George B. McClellan and Carlton McCarthy, while Albany's Mayor Charles H. Gaus praises the move. San Francisco's Edwin H. Pillsbury notes issues with current operations and urges clear accountability, and local real estate firm leaders express varied views.

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