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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
1
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Judge Parker denies taking part in any conferences of anti Bryan and pledges to support the Denver ticket. He labels Cleveland resolutions tentative and says they will be submitted to New York delegates. Murphy also cautions restraint while New York delegates weigh the platform and the party’s unity amid broader calls for reform. Special Fourth of July seashore trip tickets offered for Atlantic City and nearby resorts via the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Georgia author known as Uncle Remus dies at his Atlanta home after a long career writing tales and hosting visitors. Born December 8 1818 in Eaton, he was married to Caroline Mason Rose and later lived in Atlanta where he ran the publisher La Rose Rena. He leaves two daughters and is mourned by the literary community.
Special to The Washington Post Denver Cole Jay 3 Bird S Coler former chairman of New York City and now president of the Borough of Brooklyn and Democratic candidate for Vice President speaks at the Brown Palace Hotel about Alton B Parker calling him a professional lobbyist. He urges a strong injunction plank and predicts Bryan as vice president and potentially nominee with party unity unlikely if Bryan is not carried.
Nebraskan supporters urge Judge Gray as the Democratic nominee for president. A Wall Street era article suggests pairing Gray with Bryan to win, arguing Bryan adds strength to the ticket. Readers are urged to vote on the first ballot with 618 instructed votes seen as pivotal, while Marvel and others push Bryan. A postscript notes a Baltimore trip offer via Pennsylvania Railroad for supporters.
A young woman was seriously injured at Inna Park today during an automobile somersault down a steep incline. The vehicle reportedly gained momentum, overturned, and struck the walkway. She was rendered unconscious with a skull compression and transported to a hospital in critical condition.
King Walheim of Woandemburg and Queen Charlee Colonesa undertake an aerial excursion over Pale Constance. Counteppelm invites royal party to a floating shed and aids Queen Charlee Colonesa in mounting the airship for the voyage.
A recently married bride tried to kill herself this evening by swallowing poison. Authorities report the incident occurred in Terkersburg and involve Spellate Tha Washington Pest as an apparent cause. No further details were available.
The article reports on candidacy maneuvers around Daniel Bryan and Mr Rider regarding a Denver platform plank promoting pulp and paper policy. Discussion covers supporting Bryan to carry New York, proposed abolition of pulp duties, and the call for removing forest devastation incentives. Also mentions travel options and fare details for Baltimore trips.
Police pursue a suspect linked to a Philadelphia poisoning case involving Dr William Wilson. Letters signed by a supposed outraged husband describe poison plans, demand newspaper publicity, and claim the killer acted to avenge his wife. Authorities seek the man on abroad routes, with Scotland Yard alerted. Also mentions an excursion train deal to Harpers Ferry and nearby towns.
In New York the Socialist Labor party second session debated a resolution from the Pittsburgh delegate to withdraw from lower unions. James T Hunter of Providence, the presidential candidate, opposed it stating socialists should support strikes to undermine capitalism. De Lee of Troy declared the party must bust the American Federation of Labor. The committee recommended against adoption, and the report was unanimously adopted.
Confederate Camps unite with Grand Army men to honor the Spanish American War. Speakers highlight patriotic deeds, national spirit, and the destruction of Cervera’s fleet as a central, commemorative event. Posterity, postmasters, and officers reflect on Union and Confederate veterans in Washington and at White House observations.
The report details William Howard Taft campaign prospects in Virginia with Staunton cited as a focal point. Comelius Bliss declines to serve again as National Committee treasurer, with his successor to be decided at the subcommittee meeting alongside the chairmanship. Taft notes Virginia’s vote power and plans to stay active through July while Kellogg’s availability is discussed.
Advices report government forces in Buenos Aires indicate rebel operations center near Itape, a small town south of Asia. Several battalions form the revolutionists' troops while President Ferreira with the war minister leads a column toward Itape.
Oyster Bay July 3 The President today approved the court martial finding that Seat Com Robert H Osborn should be dismissed from the service The President also approved Secretary of War recommendation that First Lieut Frederick to Turn Sucth cavalry be reduced in rank for irregularities on his accounts Also notes Fourth of July seashore trips with special $9 week tickets to Atlantic Cape May Wildwood and Ocean City via Pennsylvania Railroad good to return the following Tuesday.
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