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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
3
Foraker comments on Taft and policies amid tariff revision unrest. Mentions Roosevelt era themes and friction within Republican ranks. Notes men named Bigam, Hill and references to Walnut addresses and business places.
A Cincinnati commercial report cites 20000 to 22000 idle artisans and skilled workers, with a need for that many employments. The piece discusses unemployment fears, the protective system, and calls for action to restore production and resuming positions.
A Parisian couturier displayed a graceful gown by a renowned French designer in Paris with a leading model wearing it. Report notes potential U S debut in New York shops while American interest appears cautious. Public wearings have been rare and some observers report rough weather affecting reception.
A dated report describes an airship making an average speed of 34 miles per hour under perfect control. It references Count Zeppelin and notes plans for a visit to the president, with discussions of routes, schedules, and potential movements in Europe and the United States.
Thomas Hurley age 58, longtime Perso office veteran, dies after long illness. Funeral to be held at the 1st Presbyterian Church with burial at Ringston. Peter M. Post to conduct service. procession to Rington. Stanton Street area notes. Local obituary notes indicate a Maine Congress candidate for the First District.
Health office records show deaths with ages and partial locations including Charlies Coley Portia Smith James Crook Sherman Avenue and M Brown, with ages ranging from two months to eighty. The fragmentary list names multiple individuals and places, indicating a dated casualty register.
A lengthy and scattered OCR reads of marriage licenses show couples listed with ages and residences, including Labert Wohileht and Minnie A Denter both noted with many other names such as John Weidley Reich C Johnson and Harriett G Dent. The fragmentary text also mentions a voyage ship bound for the Arctic from Oyster Bay and a Roosevelt reference with plans to meet the President.
The text reports a suspended figure named Ashford facing a coroner inquiry after deaths at Pickford apartment building and prior incidents. Two men were killed and many injured. a commission from the Mister Breklavers Association praises Ashford’s integrity. Court proceedings anticipate public verdict within ten days. Assistants Turner and Harvey are presenting evidence from coroners, building experts, and detectives.
Montanans rally at the state convention adopting resolutions to back W J Bryan for the Denver nomination while seeking a potential vice presidential pick from the West. Delegates include Walsh, Hartman, Clark, George, Ro,B Smith and Ford with Deer Lodge seeking Johnson of Minnesota as a candidate.
Judge Taft held talks with Speaker Cannon and Secretary Cortelyou about the Republican national committee chairmanship while considering campaign strategy. Meyer and Hitchcock were also discussed as possible campaign managers as Taft prepares to depart for Hot Springs and signals a formal national committee notification this week.
Virginia Senator Lhamas S Martin will not attend the Richmond event and Denver convention due to family reasons. He supported Brvin in state actions and remains a delegate at large from Virginia.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced charges for moving livestock from stock yards to rail shipments after protests by carriers and shippers. The decision followed investigations into fee structures linked to stock yard cards and carrier charges, with the commission ordering a lower rate and prompting industry responses and appeals.
A distorted report claims Renzi planned to move war matériel to Japan via Brazil. Amparal of the Brazilian press issues a statement denying involvement and asserting no illicit transfers. The story ties to alleged collusion among Amel Turporting and others to shift arms toward Japan to pressure the United States.
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