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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
22
Clayton criticizes Roosevelt’s presidential image and the current party platform. He argues Democrats shifted to Republican rhetoric, accusing the administration and Congress of no real effort. The piece frames Roosevelt as the era’s greatest self-promoter, with broad generalities about campaign contractors, trusts, and policy promises.
A lengthy political controversy questions the selection of a campaign manager with corporate ties. Allegations accuse the official Secretary of Commerce and Labor of leveraging power to punish or reward corporate actors, with funds raised through concealed contributions and targeted political pressure. The piece references insurance cases and scrutiny of funding origins amid a broader critique of campaign integrity.
A July national committee dinner introduces 22 new members and eight returning ones amid a gathering of old and new committee figures. The event features names from multiple states and cities, planned potluck seating with Jim as host, and notes a lively but brief festivity before an all night convention session.
The old committee in Denver disbanded after a final meeting held this morning. M J Wade moved thanks to the committee members for their service. Chairman Figgart and officers, including Secretary Joey W Woortson and Treasurer Woo, were thanked for their work. An opportunity may be found for a gathering of the old and new national committees to meet socially.
Testimonial from Mrs Mary Chauler of Sulman Street describing relief from heart pain, rapid pulse, and breath difficulty after taking Dr Miles Heart Cure. She credits the product with strengthening heart nerves and muscles and saving her when doctors failed. Offer promises money back if first bottle fails to benefit.
Delegates hurried a California orator to a conclusion while Littleton received loud support for New York's loyalty to the ticket. The Denver convention hall opened late as chairs and officials organized the permanent leadership with McCreary of Kentucky named permanent chair and Woodson of Kentucky for secretary.
How You May Have Beautiful Hair explains simple steps for lustrous healthy hair. It mentions proper brushing and the application of a suggested product with practical routines for daily care. The guidance reads like a brief consumer advice column from an older publication.
Woodbury's Haw Tone is advertised to quickly enhance hair growth, beautify the scalp, and stop dandruff. The ad touts 35 years of Woodbury Institute expertise and offers free diagnostics via a mailed letter for guidance, with James O'Donnell as local agent at 301 Penna Ave SE.
Special notice announces a stockholders meeting of the Georgetown Gaslight Company at 119 Aweaty Ninth Street Northwest, Washington. The last annual meeting details are given and voting on funding measures and debt certificates is scheduled for July 12 at the office. The secretary requests urgent action and reports of a special committee.
United States Marshal sale by writ of venditioni exponas in Washington DC on July 11, 1908, to auction off Lot 28 section 3 in Tarrr Farm Estate described by gas pipe bounds and ravine, with improvements, to satisfy a judgment in favor of Dentel K Jackson against Samuel L Payne and Andre w Payne. Auction by Agent Adam A Wsscaler.
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia grants probate on the estate of Lavinia V Staples. A hearing is set for July 1 1968 at 1 o’clock am in the probate court to approve distribution under court supervision. Creditors and beneficiaries are notified to attend or be represented by attorney with claims properly vouched. Signed by Charles Schafer executor and Charles H Balman attorney.
THOS J OWEN & SON conduct a public sale of a three story brick dwelling at 19 Tenth Street Northwest District of Columbia. The sale, to be held July 17 at 6 pm, includes property in Alexander Shepherd’s subdivision square 20% with a deed of trust securing remaining payments. Deposit $200 required. terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with 5 percent interest.
The District of Columbia Commission announces proposals for the annual assessment roll. The notice lists street by street changes, improvements, and estimated costs for parcels in various wards. Public inspection times and dates for the assessment books are provided, with a July opening or meeting mentioned.
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