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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1906
Page
3
Col Mose Wetmore and Morton Jourdan clash as factions press for their choice for Bryan Roosevelt in a Missouri vote bound for Europe. Conservatives push for Roosevelt while radicals fear party split.
Dickinson notes the third Bryan boom shaping national politics with emphasis on Missouri as pivotal. He cites Roosevelt’s 1904 electoral support, conservative fears for 1908, and Parkers Southern-leaning plea. Bally of Texas appears as a suggested regional counterbalance in the evolving Democratic dynamics.
Central West Democrats debate Bryan loyalty as Wetmore and Jourdan sail to Europe to brief Bryan. Missouri factions resist a Bryan endorsement while anti Bryan forces maneuver behind the scenes, aiming to curb New York reception plans and influence the Nebraska favorite’s return.
Louisiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution endorsing William J. Bryan for the Democratic party of the state during a regular session in Baton Rouge on July 7. The report notes Bryan’s nomination and suggests party support nationwide.
Coroner orders Italian woman Mia Maria Shippo detained without bail as a key witness in the killing of Mrs Alice C D Kinnan on Washington Avenue. Shippo, living in Shadyside, faced conflicting statements after being approached with a paid trip abroad offer. Police seek clarity as inquest looms, with details altering over time.
A visitor observed workmen remove Mrs Stenton's belongings to a storage warehouse this morning. The tearful owner cried that her old home was gone. Detectives recovered silverware, later found to be family plate, moved to a friend's house as she refused to part with it.
The Evening Post reports Senator Chauncey M. Depew will not resign from the United States Senate, cites improved health after nervous prostration, plans a trip to Europe to complete his cure, and aims to resume duties in Washington and socially upon return. The news unsettles some politicians who hoped for openings.
Philadelphia July as Acting on the committee of Pennsylvania Railroad directors report President Cassatt issued a general order to all employes requiring them to dispose of coal mining or other stocks. Officers and employes must divest all direct or indirect interests in coal firms, firms dealing in coal, or any business where fuel holdings conflict with the company’s duties to the public.
In Savannah Missouri on July 7 thieves entered the sheriff’s home while he was away and beat his wife almost to death. They rifled valuables, leaving her unconscious until this morning.
District Judge Mullins orders a Denver grand jury to investigate city and county offices alleging broad election fraud. He names sheriff, coroner, district attorney and other officials as involved or colluding with violators, directing scrutiny of offices and related franchises.
Two rear cars of a heavy passenger train detached on a steep grade at Swanson cut on the Temiskaming and New Ontario Railroad. They struck an auxiliary engine following to assist. L F Potter of Yarmouth F Mills of Betratt and Percy W Jordan of Carleton Place were killed while standing on the platform between the two cars.
Workmen prepare the first houseboat to serve at the Mississippi River mouth to isolate crews and speed fruit steamers from quarantine to New Orleans. Fifty-seven passengers on the Ward Line steamer Monterey from Havana were detained at Hoffman Island as a precaution against yellow fever.
In Philadelphia on July 1 a sensational inquest testimony described a planned Chinatown assassination during Independence Day festivities. Lee Toy known as the mayor of Chinatown testified that Highbinders marked Rev Frederick Poole and Dong Soo was shot amid factional fighting. Yung Gow Mok Kin and Yunche Joe were held for grand jury. Eup Sing Tong and On Leong Tong factions signed a peace pact.
In Chicago on July 7 Judge Landis denied a new trial to Chicago and Alton Railroad former officials John N. Fairhorn and Fred A. Wand convicted of rebate schemes. Defense sought delay to prove rebates public, not secret, with Wednesday hearing to present such evidence. Hargis Jury Ready in Beattyville Kentucky for murder trial of Attorney James B. Marcu m. eight farmers, two coal workers, one merchant, one miner among jurors.
London July 7 George Bernard Shaw hailed a New York court decision allowing Mrs Warren’s Profession to be staged and condemned critics he blamed for agitation. He urged editors to accept the ruling and pressed for editors and reviewers to be held to account. President Baer of Reading Railroad sailed for Europe.
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