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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
22
Reports from Fairview Tolucui Nebe dated July 28 outline William Jennings Bryan challenging Taft on reform work and the Democratic platform. The piece notes Bryan’s plans to respond to Taft’s positions with articles and letters while preparing a broader campaign tone and fundraising updates.
President Fairbanks appeals to assembling boys forming a city government group, urging clean politics and awakening voters to decency in public life. He emphasizes the need to translate propositions into action and questions the sincerity of those who boast of decency without practice.
New York July 20 William J Conners chairman of the Democratic State Committee met with Ari e Murphy to discuss the political situation in Brooklyn They aimed to set a date and place for the state convention and to call a meeting of the state committee Norman E Mack Democratic national committee chair is expected tomorrow with possible talks with leading New York Democrats It is reported that Eastern national headquarters will be opened at the Hoffman House
Democratic national committeeman F B Lynch who runs Gov Johnsons presidential bid will travel from Minneapolis to Lincoln Nebraska to confer with William J Bryan about Minnesota campaign strategy. He carries Gov Johnsons good wishes and pledge of support.
Victor Rosewater, Nebraska Republican leader, urges William Jennings Bryan to oppose a move to file Democratic presidential electors as People’s Independents. He cites a St Louis convention probe and accuses a Pupil group led by Bryan’s brother-in-law of trying to purloin votes. Bryan said he has no time to answer but will study the issue.
Chicago July 29 The national committee of the Independence Party today elected William F Hearst as chairman F S Neal of Indiana and M W Howard of Alabama vice chairmen and Charles A Walsh of Iowa secretary The committee was authorized to fill vacancies The party also named a State Convention ticket headed by George W McCaskrin of Rock Island for governor
Grand Rapids July 23 The Republican State central committee voted to call the state nominating convention for September 29 in Detroit. James O Muffin of Detroit named temporary chairman. County conventions set for September 9. El Adward of Clare named state committee secretary and Charles Moore of Detroit treasurer.
Republican congressional headquarters opened in the St James building New York with H C Laudenslager as secretary in charge. Congressman W B McKinley of Illinois named chairman and slated to assume full control of the committee operations next Monday.
The article notes Taft will not issue a long acceptance letter after formal nomination, choosing a single spoken address during his front porch campaign in Cincinnati. It traces the shift from brief speeches to lengthy letters across past nominees, citing Harrison, McKinley, Blaine, Garfield, Hayes, McKinley, Roosevelt, Grant, and other figures, with examples of their letters and speeches.
A disorderly report recounts Taft seeking Kentucky Governor Wilson’s support during Cincinnati events. Wilson publicly backs Taft, agrees to campaign efforts, and a playful Peach game at Hot Springs is proposed. Taft accepts the nomination and pledges dedication to national prosperity and prudent leadership, aiming for peace and credit at home and abroad.
A shanty-boat shooter on the Ohio bank fired on the Island Queen as Judge Taft and a notification committee traveled by river. Mrs Charles B Russell was lightly wounded by shotgun pellets near her eye and chin while others escaped harm. Russell and crew will pursue identification, and Taft was unaware of the incident at the time.
Special to The Washington Pax Utica New York July 9 Mayor Wheeler received a letter from Representative Sherman Republican VP candidate accepting the mayor’s suggestion for a celebration on Tuesday August 18 when the Republican National Convention committee visits the city to notify him of his nomination. Chairman Burrows said August 18 is acceptable and a committee will be formed to arrange the festivities including a noontime notification and a night program. Sherman received a message from Judge Taft thanking him for the congratulations noting the notification ceremonies went well.
Special to The Washington Post reports from Cincinnati on July 29 that Taft leans toward Gov. Hughes of New York for renomination. Friends say Taft would like Hughes as a strong second on the national ticket, noting similar views on governors as candidates. They add Roosevelt and Taft see New York as safely Republican with Hughes heading the State ticket.
At Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay July 2 President Roosevelt said he would not interfere in local or state politics. The conference with Timothy Woodruff and Francis Loomis discussed national and state issues, including Gov Hughes renomination, but the President kept a hands off stance on the New York campaign. Loomis spoke on Ohio and Venezuela while outlining future Tokyo exposition plans and Hawaii outreach. Woodruff reported the President’s noninvolvement as state campaign leadership pledged noninterference.
Hartford City, Ind July 2 Nature fak ing sparks political rows as Isaac W Brown Rochester bird and bee man and Helen Gould protege shifts support after Roosevelt calls Rev W J Long a nature faker Brown once voted for Roosevelt but changed stance after the Long controversy He praises Tony as best informed on birds and bird life and argues the snipe story would not hurt any child regardless of truth
Special to The Washington and Richmond, Va July 2. Mamie Pilkinton visits her uncle near the lodge and Miss Banes of Chesterfield county were thrown from polo ponies and severely injured in the woods around Frank Goulds hunting lodge in Chesterfield county. The horses, recently sent to the lodge to be cared for by A E Webb, reportedly bolted after the riders tested the mounts. Pilkinton is in critical condition while Miss Eanes’s injuries are less serious.
Acting Secretary Newberry announced that none of the bids for colliers under the naval appropriation act met requirements. Tenders will be invited for colliers to be delivered within twelve months with speed capacity and equipment details specified. Bids ranged from 438000 to 876000 per vessel, all deemed excessive.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company reports damage from a typhoon in Hongkong. The half‑million-dollar Oriental office building was destroyed. The Persia grounded at Kowloon but salvage is expected. The Mongolia collided with the Navantia, causing minor damage to both ships.
Four men describe a bizarre murder in Mammond Indiana as a hole was cut through a room wall and a dagger thrust fatally stabbed Leon Wilma in the face and ear while he slept. The assailant escaped and authorities investigated the killing. The second item notes a League of Republican State Clubs ratification meeting at Hotel Raleigh chaired by Henry M Camp with Edgar C Snyder reporting. three clubs expected.
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