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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1908

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ANTIO HOPES FALL OVER COHESION OF ALLIES

A fragmented debate in Brooklyn politics swirls around vice presidential prospects as Nebraskan figures push for support. Rumors link Judge Gaynor and Senator Gray to the ticket while Tammany figures seek Bryan allies. A battle over the ticket’s balance and regional backing dominates discussion among party leaders and delegates.

Gray Beormers Bryan Roosevelt Judge Gray Delaware Willam Gaynor Weronign New York Ivan Program de Junge Gray Loaeles Gray Gayner Archibald MacNeil Mathanal Gntiy Treams Committee On McCarren Linenin Paradise Minerte Willam Hancolph Garter

Gray Says NQ Again Other Way About at Denver

Gray and his campaign team push for Bryan Gray ticket with Gray for president Bryan for vice in 1912. Open letters from campaign managers urge nomination while supporters argue for a straight Gray presidency to unite Democratic strength across key states and secure national leadership.

Wirvington Del George Gray Denhursts New Penver Newt Xo Coneriv Feday Tiwlge Gray Vwiaus Z. Bryan Vicw Bryan Gray Geay New York New Jerse Delaware Connecticut West Virginia Maryland Indiana Oklahoma Nebraska Tinois Colorado

Real estate lending rates and travel promotion notices

Yoney to lend at 4,5, and per cent on real estate. F.T. Rawlings 166 Pa NW. 8105 Round Trip to California via Washington Sunset Route with return via different route. Stopovers. Standard berth 348.00, tourist 8.50. A. J. Poston, G. 4, 95 Fest. 105 Fifteenth St NW.

F.T. Rawlings California Washington-Sunset A. J. Poston Fifteenth St

Parker No Boster Only Friendly Rivalry

Parker, the 1904 Democratic standard bearer, speaks in Denver about unity and Bryan’s nomination. He praises Bryan as a gentleman of splendid intellect and leadership, notes divisions on platform, and calls for moderating influence to balance progressive ideas with party principles. He urges acceptance of the majority will, anticipates a solid ticket, and warns against Rooseveltian centralization.

Denver Alton B. Parker New York Ile Cleveland Mr. Bryan Parker Thas Bryan Udly R Ciaferia Patts Democratic Party

Fourth of July Firecracker Injuries Hit Many

Police records show numerous injuries from firecrackers and a stray bullet during Fourth of July celebrations. Victims include Kathlerin Ray a colored child aged four and William A King aged five who were treated at hospitals. Other injured individuals include Henry Sappell Henry Washington and John Kellerman among many named. One report notes a girl fired what she thought was an empty item. Police orders restricting hazardous materials were reportedly ignored.

Pelles Aoeed Kathlerin Ray PH Henderson Sir David Johnson Fourteenth Street Florida Avenue John SI Edwinns Government Insane Asylum WEY Massachusetts Avenue NULER Second Street Frank Glascouk Westree Memergency Hospital Henry Sappell 1St Street Mivhans J. Wlaherty Northiwest Bremracker Philip Ordwein Henry Washington Addreas Freedmen Thomas Grady Queens Street Braham Graizenstock Hoy Collins F Street EH. Daley John Perrone H Street Toney Parro Armour Place Clara Carrysen Waverly Heights D. C

Mary Mannering Sues for Divorce from James K Hackett

New York July 4 Mary Mannering has filed for divorce from James K Hackett. The summons was served in June three days before he left for Europe. They have not lived together for a year. Mannering began suit after reconciliation efforts failed. The couple married May 2 19 7 and were joint stars for several seasons.

James K. Hackett New York Mary Mannering Miss Mannering Aer Hackett Europe Mr. Hackett Misa Mannering England Daniel Frohman Lyceum Theater Bruce Leste Loonie

Fourth of July fatalities and injuries across the nation

Special to The Washington Post Chicago July 4 reports the Tribune’s tenth annual tally shows 48 killed and 1 134 injured by fireworks cannons firearms and related accidents. Fire loss listed at 148 510 with deaths in cities including Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland New York St Louis Boston Indianapolis Pittsburgh Milwaukee and others.

Washieston Peet Chicago the Tribune The Tribune Philadelphia Butte Mont Cannonsburg Rice Lake Wis Cleveland Ohto Pittsburg Missoula Harrisburg New York St. Louis Tacoma, Wash Indianapolis Ind Leominster Mass Battle Creek Mich Boston

Girls Jump From Tallyho Fireworks Party Ends Peacefully

Fifteen girls dressed in white aboard a private tallyho party startled by a lit punk and fireworks explosion leaped from the vehicle onto a soggy grounds area. The crowd dispersed in a brief scramble but no injuries occurred as the party quickly reboarded and left before police arrived.

Tallyho Fifteenth Barnes

Sherman Abandons Trip to Hot Springs for Health

Special to The Washington Post Sherman, the vice presidential nominee, has canceled a planned journey to Hot Springs Virginia at doctors' urging. He remains in bed on milk and vichy as doctors expect his digestive rest will aid recovery and strength will return with time.

Washington Fastilica Sherman Hot Springs Willam Republican Campaign Committee

Earthquake Damages Reported Across Mexican States

Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City reports several towns in Chiapas Guerrero Oaxaca Campeche Tabasco and Yucatan suffered damage from a severe earthquake over the past three days. The strongest shocks hit Yucatan on Tuesday with many small houses demolished and residents terrorized. Minor tremors were felt on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec with no reported damage.

Washington Post Mexico City Government Meteorological Bureau Chipas Guerrero Oaxaca Campeche Tabasco Yucatan Tehauntepec Cazaca

Baltimore Bishop Curtis III Hospitalized with Stomach Cancer

Baltimore’s Bishop Alfred A Curtis III, vicar general of the archdiocese, lies critically ill in Ocean City Maryland from stomach cancer. The report notes investors’ interest in a new theater project and outlines travel comforts on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad including electric fans in midnight sleepers and dining cars.

Baltimore Eas Alfred A. Curtis Archiocese of Ocean City Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Washington New York Lnion Philadelphia Anl Baltimore and Ohio R. A

Balloon race over Kalamazoo and Chicago spectacle

Chicago to Ocean race balloons depart with delays and a near miss with electric wires. Cincinnati pilots Lester Maddock and George Howard briefly shocked while freeing the basket. Another balloon failed repairs, Chicago and Kalamazoo observers report heights up to 1,000 feet. The whistle of two ships is noted as balloons glide over Lake Michigan toward Lansing and South Haven.

Cincinnati Chicago Ocean Lester Maddock George Howard Howard Haddock Lake Michigan Fielding The Aero Club of Texas Capt. Honeywell F. J. Fielding Villa de Dieppe Gen. Schoeneek A. E. Muller Columbia Khallsan Pommern St. Loui Asbury Park N. J Ecrow Fles Chicago Aeronautique Club Kalamazoo Mich Lansing Theodore Roosevelt San Antonio Vile de Die Pilota

Index to Today's Issue Preview

The issue lists sections and topics across multiple pages including politics in West Virginia world news by cable and local civic items. Highlights include Judge Gray declines and a district building dedication with notes on Taft harmony plans and Tammany letters from Bryan and Johnson.

Bryan Stra Antis Gray Taft Harmony Bryan Johnson Lincoln New York West Virginia National Guard Camp Good Will Zeppelin Cleveland Amersteang London Forney Buchanan Betsy Ross Army and Navy Breves Preston Gibson Bellamy Grist China

Let The Post Follow You To The Capital

Washington readers are urged to keep informed by subscribing. Change of address can be made any time and The Post will be mailed promptly anywhere in the country. Orders or notices should be sent to The Post, Telegraph 4205.

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Wingate Murder Verdict Leaves Grayson Jury Split

Special to The Washington Post Roanoke, Va July 4 The jury at Independence Grayson county returned a second degree murder verdict against Lewis Wingate for killing his 10 year old son Ray Wingate. The defendant collapsed in court as the verdict was read. Evidence showed the boy was bruised from head to foot and starved, with teeth pulled by the father using blacksmith tongs.

Washingon Roanoke Lewis Wingate Ray Wingate Independence Grayson County Jonga Alfenista

Pope plans burial at St Peter's crypt amid jubilee gift

The Pope received the chapter of St Peter's, which offered congratulations on his jubilee and a Peter's pence gift of 2.00. He stated plans to be buried in St Peter's crypt, and noted the earlier suggestion of moving Pope Leo's remains to St John Lateran has been abandoned.

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Municipal Building Dedicated in Washington on Independence Day

The new Washington municipal building, a landmark of marble and glass, was dedicated yesterday with cannon salutes, speeches, and civic ceremonies. Thousands gathered as Speaker Cannon, District commissioners, and federal officials joined local leaders to mark the home of the District government and a symbol of federal presence in the capital.

Uncle Joe Macfarland Throng Doeg John Joy Eadson—Cortelyou Chapin Brown North America Washington United States Pennsylvania Avenue Speaker Cannon Ouse of Representatives the Treasury Cortelyou H. B. F. Macfarland Henry Litchfield West J. J. Morrow Fta Wells

Marine Band Participates and Diplomat's Death

The report notes the death of Count Nicholas Pavelich nateiff, a renowned politician diplomatist, announced in St Petersburg. Born in 1532, he was connected with Russian foreign affairs and marked as a significant figure in diplomacy and politics.

Bt. Petersburg Nicholas Pavelichnatieff

Kidney illness cures charm patient’s recovery tale

Andrew Larsen of Salt Lake City suffered severe kidney trouble and was bed bound. A doctor warned recovery seemed as unlikely as emptying the ocean, yet after reading a medical book and trying Fulton’s Renal Company remedy, the patient improved and returned to work. Reports come via Henry Evans, local agent at 622 24 F St. NW.

Andrew Larsen Estensen & Larsen, Merchant Tailors Salt Lake City Aiount Gaates Kitney

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