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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
23
A Columbus Ohio scene on the national convention ballot shows Prof Watkins as a possible governor candidate. Michigan favors a preferred son with a strong platform attacking and praising the president as party dynamics unfold.
Parker announces he will devote full time to campaigning. He has held prior roles and is linked with Petersburg officials and naval academy ties. The Post, Power and Rex Besman columns note candidate plans and no advertising charges.
The report outlines a planned vice presidential nomination event for Mr Kern in Indianapolis with a Rock Island rail journey, demonstrations, and a speech by Kern and Bryan. It details campaign strategy, funding openness, pledge of no corporate gifts, and a push for transparent expenditure reporting, with a large national committee present and subsequent planning for future appearances.
At the Denver convention of the Western Federation of Miners the session opened to the public, marking a historic shift. President Chaim Moyer reported on a new platform, criticizing Supreme Court interpretations that limit labor organization and urging voters to decide whether to empower labor through new statutes.
Chris Dennenblum a Newark man began a $1600 wager by tramp to Los Angeles and Manila from June 24. He travels through Maryland Pennsylvania and Ohio, carrying only a small bag and a revolver, refusing rides unless water blocks his path, and plans to reach San Francisco by July 1909 before the steamship to Manila. He has already walked about 248 miles and has no money but occasional small gifts given to travelers unable to walk.
Representative William Bennet of New York arrived in Washington to discuss local business and praised Sherman’s candidacy for vice president. He predicted a Republican win in New York, noting strong support in the central state and New York County. Bennet cited Sherman's welcome in Utica and anticipated active involvement in campaigning. He also backed Herbert Parsons for the House, and suggested a gubernatorial race was premature with Hughes possibly leaving office.
The Rev John Wesley Hill of Metropolitan Temple New York proposes to campaign for Taft in the West delivering 40 to 50 political speeches. He notes his long friendship with Taft and earlier backing of McKinney. The agreement was reached recently in Hot Springs.
Newark reports Independence party leaders plan to finish business in two days at the Chicago national convention opening July 27. Indications point to an active contest for the presidential nomination with Thomas J Hisgen of Massachusetts prominently endorsed by several states. Other candidates named include Howarth S Txslor of Ames, Howard of Alabama, and Charles A Walsh of Iowa.
New York July 4 Chairman Woodruff of the Republican State committee said today he will call a meeting for the week starting August 10 to fix the time and place of the State convention. He indicated the convention is practically settled for September 15 at Saratoga.
The grade commission met to assess damages for west side Delaware Avenue property owners between Co and 1 streets northeast. The commission will report appraisements to the District Supreme Court within days and inspect Second Street northeast properties Monday before presenting evidence. awards were approved for Albert Ho Acker Lilver and Walter If Acker at 430, 4 and 4 KH street northwest.
Sunken coal barges and canal boats near the James Creek Canal outlet on the Anacostia River will be burned and removed to clear navigation. Seven vessels have been identified, two already lodged on the riprap wall after high water. An allotment from the War Department funds the plan to eliminate the navigation hazard.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to compare Van Camp's Beans with home baked beans and other brands. It touts taste, texture, and digestion, claiming steam baking at 245 degrees and small parcel baking yield mealy beans with rich tomato sauce. It invites readers to serve Van Camp's tomorrow and discover the supposed benefits for families.
A vintage-tinged sales pitch extols Van mp s Pork Beans baked with tomato sauce made from ripe tomatoes. It contrasts using whole tomatoes with cheaper sauces from greens and scraps, claiming superior flavor and economy. It urges readers to ask grocers for one can and then order a dozen, touting convenience and meals at home.
Reports say Fort Myer will host tests of heavier-than-air machines and dirigible balloons in August under government funding. Captain Baldwin will pilot a 67 foot balloon while Wright, Brathnelg, and A M Herring compete in August for the airship and aircraft tests. Movements of naval vessels follow, with several ships arriving and departing for various ports including Guantanamo, Port Antonio, and Manila.
The president commutes the dismissal of First Lieutenant Fredrench lunar South cavalry at Port Meus 8 Wak to retirement on the first line. Treut Purmer, tried for conduct unbecoming an officer, is noted. Townes Petersburg receives a promotion to first lieutenant in the Coast Artillery. Rear Admiral Burwell to retire, with duty at Bremerton Navy Yard.
Rear Admiral J H Dayton ordered to home and wait. Admiral Swinburne to duty as commander in chief United States Pacific Region. Barwell placed on retired list July 19 1908. Commander H Knapp to command. Lieut Comdr J T Tompkins ordered home and wall. Lieut Ro T Menner to Dubuque as senior engineer officer. Lieut Wo H Allen to Dolphin July 21 1908. Lieut E Nichols to navy yard New York. Lieut T L Quzburn to duty connection atting out Texas. Endign G C Pegram to commend Barney. Medical Director G B H Harmon to temporary command United States Naval Medical School Hospital Washington DC. Chief Boatswain TF Hennig to continue treatment United States Naval Hospital Mare Island, Cal.
Military notices detail transfers and duties for engineers and artillery units. Major Thomas Ho Reey reshuffles command of the Third Battalion of Engineers to Fort Leavenworth and Port Leavenworth tasks, while Capt Edward M Adams is reassigned to Charleston. Major Harry Tavor and Major Clement F Flayler receive temporary charges in engineering districts. Col William Hollaby retires from Charlestown duties. Maj Herbert Deakyne is named acting top engineer officer in the Atlantic area. and the document records related leaves, money, property, and records transfers.
Marines were recalled from the Isthmus of Panama following operations near Panama City and Guantanamo Bay. A detachment of about one hundred marines remained in Panama with plans to bring back additional troops within three weeks.
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