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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
Report from Chicago notes Hitchcock announcing Taft on the first ballot. Cannon’s spokesman counters with 390 votes claimed for the Secretary, denying more. Commentary fears the committee’s tone and growing political intrigue as Friday approaches.
Fragmented lines report that Maryland Republicans at a state convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan and opposed party orthodoxy. The text claims strong support for Bryan, with mentions of voting margins and intra party tensions across counties and delegates.
Eugene Zimmermen, speaking in Manchester, rejects claims that the Duchess supports socialism or the prohibition cause. In Little Rock, Arkansas, a statewide convention condemns socialism, anarchism, and squashing dissent while urging prohibition. The report notes speculative ties to poets and local figures as part of the contested narrative.
Uninstructed Maryland delegates cause uproar at the Denver convention. A futile push to endorse the Nebraskan failed. amid pandemonium the Bryan faction demanded half the delegation but received only four of sixteen seats as unit rule enforcement caused friction.
The Maryland Democratic State convention adjourned amid cheers and hisses as the delegation pledged support for the national convention and evinced Bryan sentiment. Key figures from Washington and Maryland counties were selected for district slates, with final unit rules shaping the delegation to Denver and preserving party unity.
The Maryland delegation backs a platform denouncing interstate regulation as overbearing, urging constitutional safeguards to relieve citizens from trust grip. Gray supporters claim a decisive victory as unpledged delegates loom, with Delaware and Pennsylvania lines prominent and early signs of league breaches to unfold in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
A 13 year old Marguerite Luler of Tast 1 street in Wisconsin risked her life during a fire on a third floor apartment. She carried out frightened children and helped a mother and baby to safety by guiding them through a window and into the adjoining house before reentering to assist others. Her actions saved lives and drew recognition from residents and responders.
A dense, partial account details Bryan meeting Taft in Washington to discuss the 4 dollar feature and Lexington visit. It notes large crowds, many cars, and a traveling party including William Hoo’Paf, with references to Mr Bryan and Mr Mansfield theater names and various officials and supporters.
Georgia politics heat up with Gov Hoke Smith facing three opponents led by Joseph M Brown. In eleven congressional districts many incumbents seek re election amid governor's race. Key contests include McGriggs against Anderson and Moor against Bloyd with several other races disputed by noted figures such as Mayson and Watkins.
In Vuolie County Mobile yesterday, anti prohibitionists won the local election but faced a school funding loss. The county and city vote margins favored prohibition, reducing state aid from liquor taxes by about $8,000 annually. School salaries and terms will be cut to balance the county school budget.
In northern Morocco near here the Anfloos tribesmen aided by Cherifian troops defeated the Mogsadars after a fierce fight. Both sides suffered heavy losses with the Vtouguis reporting about 1,000 dead on the field. Gen Bagdani arrived to find the army disorganized and tribes disbanding while regulars take the city garrison.
Andros Baigan of Plymouth secured a marriage with Josephlin Blateky after a prolonged courtship, but she twice aborted the wedding on set days. Recently he had her arrested for larceny of $190, alleging she kept money he had given her to start a home.
Louisiana delegates at Baton Rouge faced tension as a split group fought for seats at the state convention. The contingent from the parishs balked at a single slate, urging an election to choose delegates to the state convention while debates over representation and committee seating continued.
A legislative session discusses removing patent protections for drug processes and medicines. A resolution calls for health and medical committees to examine the impact, with Republicans and Democrats split on the issue as Senators weigh potential policy changes and the effects on innovation and access.
The submarine Octopus completed official acceptance trials in Newport on June 3 under the Naval Board of Inspection and Survey direction. It exceeded all minimum content requirements. however both of the speed limits were excluded yet the overall run averaged 12 knots.
Mrs Mary Pooerman and her three children were found dead early today at their home after apparently suffocating from gas. The previous night Mrs Doesrmann hosted a neighborhood party for her eldest daughter’s birthday. The gathering ended about 10 o’clock and nothing further was observed until neighbors discovered the deaths this morning. A rubber tube to a gas stove was found detached.
Rev Frederick Joseph Kremann of New York elected bishop to succeed the late Bishop Leighton Coleman by the Delaware diocesan convention. Clergy votes were 11 for Kinsman and 4 for Rex Robert Copland of Baltimore. Nomination confirmed by the law delegates and Kremann is a professor of history at the General Theological Seminary, New York.
Curtis Guha Jr. and John Hore Hammond face internal disputes as Guild bets on Hammond to accept the nomination. Personal ties and factional pressure create suspense over a withdrawal from the Republican vice presidential bid amid party dynamics and trust in Hammond’s strength.
In Ohio and Arkansas notes show nominees like John J and Francis for national posts with party lines. A June convention in Little Rock discussed endorsing David R Francis for Vice President, while statewide prohibition was sent to the legislature for public submission.
A Washington Post report details John D. Rockefeller Jr and Cardinal Logue at James Butler’s Pocantico Hills home. They greet, pose for photos, and exchange remarks about etiquette, health, and America as they tour the estate accompanied by Mr. Butler and other guests.
Iowa returns show Republicans nominate William Allison for U.S. Senate with a large majority while Democrats field Murphy for governor and William Woods for lieutenant governor. Prouty leads in congressional races, with Cubs contested nominations across districts and potential shifts in the legislature as party factions realign amid tax and mining policy concerns.
Taft High School cadets capt Ernest Wise command the winning company as judges praise the standard of drill discipline and colors. Quentin Roosevelt backs a friend amid cheering crowds during a lively awards day that featured the Thirteen Cavalry Band and a wall of spectators along Main Street.
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