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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
A speaker extols Washington as best governed with no graft while contrasting other municipalities. He backs the current district system and cites business leaders favoring change, arguing a rail-style, centralized administration could curb accountability gaps.
A jagged, OCR distorted report hints at a leadership purge and policy upheaval under Roosevelt. Names and specifics are unclear, but implied are dismissals or reassignments, tension within government circles, and potential budget or program changes.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a Lincoln Highway plan discussed in Congress with figures like McCleary and references to a martyrdom theme and various political names. The torn text mentions routes, bills, and public interest in the roadway's future without clear cohesive details.
Indictment names Mae Wood on charges of perjury and forgery. The document references Woorad and Platt in relation to alleged false statements. Court actions and potential penalties are noted as part of the formal charge process.
Ailing Bishop Fotter battles rapid decline as doctors admit low chances of recovery. The incident occurred at a local hospital following a brief spell of weakness, with attending physicians reporting minimal hope for improvement.
Denver July 1 A Nebraskan spokesman reports that Bryan stands firm on injunction policy and opposes liberal concessions. Frank Monnett, Ohio attorney general 1896–1900, met Bryan in Lincoln to discuss endorsing a resolution urging court reform in industrial disputes and juries, while avoiding broad platform changes.
A Tennessee Republican group prepared for a state convention, naming Newell Sander and other members to discuss the 1-ticket strategy. The party planned timely actions and coordinated efforts to advance their slate at the meeting.
Special to the Washington Home Redmont reports that Thomas S. Martin, one of Virginia’s four delegates at large, will not attend the Denver convention due to illness in his family. He had opposed Bryan’s instruction from the State convention.
A text from the period shows Judge George Gray stating he will not consent to any nomination for president or vice president. The group intends to back Judas Gray for president, citing 40 unpledged delegates and potential defections that could block Bryan’s nomination. The note ends with uncertainty about a vice presidential bid.
In a heated session, talks centered on Judge George Gray s platform and anti Injunction stance with delegates planning to present his views in Deny r. Gray supporters claim his insistence on a neutral judicial stance prevents detailing policy. Gov Johnson s faction hints at broad platform themes including sanctity and economic issues along with court matters. Women's suffrage activists highlight efforts to add a full rights plank, noting Mrs Bryan and Mrs Bryan support.
Rear Admiral Evans underwent foot surgery yesterday at Lake Hohonk to relieve gouty buildup in tissue. Dr G W Poucher removed a large quantity of chalky material, and the admiral, aside from his longstanding ailment, is described as well and cheerful.
The Vanderbilt estate near Baltimore plans a year long closure of Bilmore and moves to Europe for the summer. George W Vanderbilt and family will reduce staff, halt maintenance on stables, rooms, and outbuildings, and send dependents abroad amid a broad cost cutting drive.
Alexandra County police consider making photographs of seven unidentified railway deaths to aid recognition after a boy 11 12 years old described as small brown freckled with eyeglasses and blue serge trousers was killed near Laon Station. Chief Goods received telegrams and calls from Charlotte Danville and others with missing boy reports, but descriptions do not match the slain youth. Officials stress rapid image distribution to help identify the deceased as investigations proceed.
The Chicago Tribune reports twenty eight tons of false hair sold in Chicago last year with prices up to fifteen dollars an ounce for rare red shades. German Angel Blond from Brittany and Normandy hair fetch premium sums, as dealers describe women selling their locks to pay rent and feed families. Hair is sorted by length and color, shipped to America in bulk, processed with heat and chemical baths, and sold as puffs, curls, and wigs.
A fragmented concert list features composers and pieces including Admiral Dewey Overture and Semiramide, Filipino and Sampaguita dance, Clarinet Solo Waltz Arie, Jacques Louis Vanpoucke, Grand Fantasia Die Walkure, Italian Serenade Lola, Waltsz in the Vienna Woods, Grand Military Tattoo, Semper Fidelis, The Star Spangled Banner, and performers like Santehmann, Roseinl, Fuels, Sehreluer, Wagner, Friedemann Strouns, Rogen Sousm.
A miner Charles Rotterman afflicted by rain-triggered insanity held his wife captive until morning. Police overpowered him. two knives found on him. His history includes repeated delusions tied to water, past involuntary commitments, and prior violent episodes. He will be confined to the county hospital insane ward until stabilized.
The piece recounts the legendary feats of F X Aubrey, who in 1550 rode from Santa Fe New Mexico to Independence Missouri in eight days, then five days thirteen hours after a later wager. He killed several horses, relied on a rapid succession of fresh mounts, and endured extreme fatigue to set enduring rodeo era records.
A health office record dated to midnight June 30 1908 lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses including Terie Grady 38 at 1222 Calon James Little 8 and Gove Hospital Insane Virginia LW Fax 78 and 18h. Other entries include Lela Schwetker 35 Chesudley Hospital Lincoln Seaver 19, Shelden Hollingsworth 74, Sarah Milen 18 at Behots alley, Joseph Croper 67 at 980 Drew Bernies V Savage 2 months, John F Jowell 960 Hh, Celestina Cartar 123 2nd at George B Robs Potomac River, Great Difference From Chicago News notes by Mr Harker and Harker painting hopes.
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