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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
25
A fragmented report outlines Hammond and Hera courting voters, noting Hammond’s business credentials and knowledge of national resources. It references a Chicago headquarters and Secretary of War speculation, with rumors about campaign strategy and development focus.
The article profiles Hammond born in San Francisco and Yale educated, detailing a long career from the U S Geological Survey to consulting engineer in California and Rhodesia, with ties to Cecil Rhodes and mining ventures. It notes his stance against sensational salary claims from a Guggenheim Exploration and Mining Company position and outlines his later roles in California, Utah, Nevada, and other regions, framing him as a key figure shaping conservation and mineral development policy.
New York June 2 reports claim the Duchess was kneeling in prayer when a heart attack struck, causing the Duke to fall at her feet. The account cites fears over the Duchess’s condition, denying opioid addiction, and describes the medical response and family distress surrounding the incident.
June correspondence reveals Friends of Henry Corwith and American Eating Wills Company figures involved in Essex market disputes. Allegations include a weapon carving, a planned shooting, and Howard warnings to restrain the case. Corwith faces police examination as letters surface about love and threats.
Pittsburg June 2 An important political gathering in Pittsburg brought Uncle Joe Cannon and national figures to meet Burke Landis and Hemenway. They discussed Tafts remarks on Gen Grant and Knox chances, with Burke noting the need for caution while acknowledging Tafts blunder. The party planned to continue toward Chicago, keeping details private.
Gen Sir Redvers Henry Buller dies after weeks of illness. Born in 1830 at Plymouth, he entered the army in 1818 and rose to lieutenant general by 1891. He served in China, Ashanti, Sudan, and South Africa, including command in Natal and the Ladysmith relief operation.
A Secretary of the Anti Trust League argues Johnson of Minnesota could secure a landslide over Bryan if nominated. The Commoner praises Johnson as the strongest Democrat to carry the nation, noting Roosevelt in the White House and party dynamics against centralized power. The text lauds Johnson as a top governor and potential president, with broad Democratic support and Labor ties.
Pennsylvania Republicans pledge strong backing for Senator Knox at the Chicago convention with a large delegation. Col Wesley R Andrews leads the effort from Music Hall adjoining the Auditorium Hotel, overseeing the Pennsylvania effort to nominate Knox.
Atlanta dispatch reports gun fire and campaign maneuvers as Gov. through Joseph M Brown face off in Thursday polls. Democratic dominance visible with open primary Thursday. statewide results expected end of day. Races include Livingston vs Mayson in the Fifth District and Senate reelection of 48 May.
Senator Warren of Wyoming, head of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, and other Severn Serttars traveling via Chicago for the Republican convention discussed campaign issues. He said the first goal is electing their man, the second to raise funds, noting a modest sum would be a big amount. He doubted the Browsville affair would become a national campaign issue.
Russia seeks a big loan of 1000000000 bearing interest and earmarked for the defense ministry and military stores. The funds cover 1908 expenditures, salaries, and government operations with securities prices rising as money remains plentiful.
Three special trains will depart New York on June 1 to transport New York delegates and supporters to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. One train carries Gey Hughes delegates, another carries William Barnes Jr and Albany Unconditional Republican Club members, and a third carries Sherman supporters. Delegates will caucus in Chicago and the Haw Fork delegation headquarters should be in the Auditorium States.
Bone Idaho June A special train left today for Twin Falls bearing delegates from Ada Boise Canyon New Perce Onishee and Elmore counties to the Democratic convention at Twin Falls to name delegates to the national convention. All delegates will support the anti DuBoise program in a bitter fight over continuance or abandonment of the party’s six year Moerman fight. A faction favors abandon ment and makes a great effort to prevent the election of former Senator Fred The DuBoise at a delegate. A contested delegation to Denver is certain no matter which faction wins. Neither faction has enough instructed delegates to win. result depends on the instructed totezutes.
The Imperial court condemned Terr Sevaire to twelve years imprisonment and civil rights loss for disclosing German auxiliary seals to France. The trial followed major maneuvers that drew wide attention as many German subjects were suspected of complicity.
The report notes a man named Alexander Bell connected to the telephone, with mentions of Hubbard aged fifty who died after a long illness and his retirement. It references a forest event and tests of the scientific discovery revolutionizing the world, plus Hubbard’s graduation and Geographical Society activity.
Senator Burkett of Nebraska predicts Taft will secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot at Chicago. He says Nebraska delegates will back Taft, and that Roosevelt will not seek a third term. Byes will stay in Washington until mid month before attending the convention.
In Portland Maine on June 2 Commander Robert E Peary discusses Arctic exploration and his plan to reach the North Pole first then target the South Pole. He urges the United States to pursue southern exploration and calls for an American to conquer the harsh southland.
St Paul June 2 4 The mortgage covering all property of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad valued at 30 million dollars was filed today with the Central Trust Company of New York The secretary of state delayed receipt of a 100000 filing fee The mortgage registry law demanded a high tax but railroad officials objected claiming exemption under the gross earnings tax in a dispute over tax liability and exemption.
Lewiston Maine June 2 The Democratic convention renominated McGillicuddy for Congress in the Second district to succeed retiring Congressman Littlefield. Three delegates to the national convention were chosen but uninstructed. candidates include Dr Frank W Morse Dr A W Garcelon and James R Abbott. Porto Rico Democratic convention elected delegates to the national convention with D M Tield as national committeeman. delegates uninstructed.
Health office records list multiple individuals with ages and addresses, including Lewla Sprafer 35, Marton V Greneman 66 at 726 20th St NW, John A Allman 78 at 122 Dist SE, Anna Mo Fort 2, Johns Clanes insane 95, Bayard H Veazey near 87th aw 23, Thurman W Croan 7 months, infant entries and other ages up to 64 hours for a newborn.
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