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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
18
A grisly Roanoke tragedy unfolds as a man kills for his sister and a bystander is fatally wounded by a pistol shot. The killer, a stranger to the girl who witnessed the window incident, is held for the fatal shooting amid a chaotic scene described with partial details from a damaged page.
Navy department receives bids for three steam collier vessels of 10 000 tons each with costs listed per vessel and total for all three. bids call for delivery and construction details with names of contractors and orders to be fulfilled for Panama Canal and Missouri coastal needs.
The article reports Antis staying apart from the first page, Minnesota discussions, and Gov Johnson's prospects for the vice presidency. It notes Johnson’s expected nomination, multiple ballot possibilities, and Bryan’s absence from certain talks. It mentions political maneuvering for the presidential ticket and potential missionary work by Flatts. It also references other figures like Kern, Gray, Hitchwick, and Grady in speculative context.
Reports suggest Vice Presidential buzz around John Mitchell with Roger C Sullivan hinting Illinois backing if he runs. Bryan and Mitchell are said to have discussed Catholic influence and Taft relations, while Cleveland’s memory prompts a brief adjournment and respect during the Democratic convention preparations.
The Democratic Congressional Committee released a nearly 400 page handbook based on speeches from the last session. It is designed to guide campaigning, with sections on Republican responsibility, finance and industry, labor, and the Philippine policy. Notable contributors include Lloyd of Missouri and FitzGerald of New York, with Owen, Shirkey, and others shaping chapters. The volume aims to frame Republican accountability in the looming presidential contest.
Foy Kyle and Miss Cather Gal of Wheaton district wed recently in Grace Episcopal Church officiated by Rev George H Mec Grew. Ed ward Lloyd Mooney of Washington married Moss Lijza Murphy and John Nelson Robey, both of Fulton Howard County, at Burton Seths county with Rev F I Mumiora presiding.
New York delegates led by ex Judge Alton B. Parker and William F. Sheehan head to Denver for the Democratic national convention on the day of Grover Cleveland's funeral. A conference endorsed declarations praising Cleveland's faith in states rights, court integrity, tariff reform, sound finance, and public trust, while calling for a national monument at Washington.
The convention directs telegraphic tribute to Grover Cleveland in Princeton and urges Democratic leaders in Congress to push a national monument in Washington. It adjourns to July 8 1909 in respect for the late Democrat. Meanwhile Tammany figures board a Denver train with Murphy Nixon Littleton McCarren as seats dispute unfolds. A Porto Rico delegate backs Bryan. An Italian racer updates race progress as the New York to Paris event continues. Pirates win 7 to 3 in an exhibition in McKeesport.
Alton Al digpated to St Louis Post Dispatch recounts a Wood River tale where Ben Picker and Peter Primm swim, both lose clothing, and shoot a large turtle that had swallowed suspenders and other clothing. The turtle is retrieved and opened to recover the kept items.
Alton man Al Bordens encounters a live nine foot blacksnake on a Wood River bridge. The creature swallows a bundle of bizarre contents after being shot. inside the snake are turtle shells, frogs, sparrows, woodpeckers, beetle wings, clipperangs, raspberries, and a German newspaper clipping. The tale blends local flood sighting with a curious survival find and reports on a staged wrestling finish and upcoming games for the Marquette League.
A canceled meeting in New Orleans ends plans for a race event at Crescent City track. The Charles Jockes arena was involved as the July 2 event encountered fencing and training issues. Officials debate legality of individual betting under state law.
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