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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
17
The article reports Allied leaders and lawmakers pushing for a firm stance on credentials and the party platform as the national convention nears. Burk repudiates involvement in preconvention actions, while cries for unity grow amid calls to present a united front to the committee on credentials.
A Republican platform outlines preserving tariff restraint to curb monopoly, endorsing the Aldrich-Vreeland plan for currency reform, and praising emergency legislation. It commits to rate law support, forest and arid land conservation, and Panama Canal progress, while urging broader state admissions and fleet maritime policies. The document stresses anti trusts, labor harmony, and foreign policy coordination with the Philippines and Cuba.
Tennessee executive committees from six counties show near unanimous support for William J Bryan as the party nominee. The resolutions urge state delegates to vote for national delegates favorable to Bryan. Delegates at large expected to include LD Tyson of Knoxville CP Fitzhugh of Memphis and U S Senators James Brazier and Robert L Taylor.
Mackay and wife and George Harves of New York arranged a $120000 gift to the University of Mereda for the Mackay Chair of Mines and the unveiling of his father's statue scheduled for June 9.
The article urges adhering to the President's recommendations and a square deal across all sectors. It stresses enforcing the law impartially, regardless of persons or places, and ensuring equal protection under the law for everyone.
Mr Walsh and Mrs Walsh donate to the Colorado School of Mines a nucleus fund for researching rare minerals with emphasis on uranium vanadium and tungsten. They add a $1000 loan fund in memory of their son Vinson Walsh who died in a car accident to aid students who wish to study mining but lack funds. Miss Evelyn Walsh Inia is named in the gift.
Lowell Mass June 7 Representative Ames arrived home from New York and said before the Republican National Committee in Chicago that he was not involved in forged Florida convention tickets. He attacked United States District Attorney Supleg as untrue and stated opposition to federal control of elections. He recalled delegates obtaining tickets and entering the hall, with a printing office in St Augustine reportedly supplying tickets. he did not admit to issuing or distributing them and denied Cal Stripling made such statements.
Two men Frederic Maxwell Freman and John F A Carrell died yesterday in a roadside armored car incident on Friday morning. Maxwell’s father Jacob Manfield lives in New Haven Connecticut. Carrell is survived by his sister Mrs M Poeun of Main Street New Haven. Funeral services will be held at San Pedro Cal with military honors. Chaplin Dekens of the Ponnesses will officiate.
A law approved by Governor Sop Ist forbids employment of relatives within a single office or department, effective today. Critics say the measure mainly affects local and county offices and may not apply to top state officials. Judge Guthrie and others debate the scope as the administration cites broader anti nepotism aims.
A 23 year old man, clean shaven and well dressed, was found dead in a hotel in Montgomery Jersey City at 4 this morning. A note stated he had been out of work for six months. A tube connected to a gas jet and a handkerchief around his head indicates suicide. Police identified him as RA Borton Treatan Ny J.
Burglars entered the London home of Sir Huberton Herkomer, the Bushey artist, stealing silver plate and several low value items while ignoring most valuable works. They removed a prized painting from its frame, rolled the canvas, and left it outside the painter’s bedroom door, leaving other paintings untouched.
Plans for the Monster Florida to be punctured beneath waterline armor on Saturday June 13 near Jamestown Expo grounds Hampton Roads. Navy officers and a select crew will witness a torpedo test to show whether a water tight bulkhead and fighting mast withstands the attack and if the ship will settle rather than sink. The demonstration, supervised by Rear Admiral Mason and Capt Chambers, aims to prove the new armor and bulkhead design can save a ship from such torpedo methods.
The legislature session led by Speaker Gig Hughes plans to push bills on public aspects amid a looming governor’s recommendation. Senator Locker, recovering from surgery, and newly elected Senator Wallace pledge support, boosting chances for passing measures before adjournment next Thursday or later depending on party conventions.
Paris police face a fresh case after the stabbing death of Auguste Remy a 77 year old retired banker in Rue de la Pepiniere. The scene with wine carafe and glassware hints at a possible link to the Adolphe Steinhen murder, suggesting three suspects may be involved in a new crime.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promise relief from headaches neuralgia sciatica and stomach or back pain by soothing nerves without nausea or after effects. If ineffective your druggist will refund the first bottle in 23 cent cases. not sold in bulk.
John J Collins, a former altar boy, entered St Joseph’s Church during the 10 oclock mass in Newark and took the chalice from the altar. He bowed, genuflected, and mounted the altar steps before police restrained him. He was arrested and held for examination as to sanity.
A New York letter in Fl Constitucional claims the United States may secretly back Colombia in a Venezuela war. President Castro denounces the report and pledges to fulfill his duties. Reports detail continuing plague in La Guaira and Caracas with fear of wider spread and economic disruption. Willemstad notes labour unrest and political tension as May and June events unfold.
Belmont runs to place in a crowded field after a late push at Hempstead County. The effort shows the Thoroughbred colt staying near the front but failing to break clear against strong competition as a clear season highlight unfolds.
Residents report a rat infestation overwhelming the village as authorities attempt control. Cats have been employed to combat the pest with limited success while dogs were used in some efforts. several hunting dogs were reportedly killed.
A canoe capsized on Lake Quinsigimond in June near Warren, drowning three youths including a 17 year old and two girls whose identities remain unknown. A fourth passenger, 19, survived after rescue efforts. The incident involved local residents and a physician’s colleague’s son, with authorities continuing to identify all parties.
In New Haven on June 7 George F Catlin, a Yale student, drowned while canoeing on Stony Creek with fellow student Arthur W Ruff of Schenectady. Ruff, strapped to the canoe with a belt, kept Catlin above water as long as possible before sinking and ending the struggle as they reached shore.
Police report the death of Anna Luchinsk nine year old daughter of miner Michael Luchinda in Standard Pa with throat injuries suggesting homicide. Charles Williams a young Black man is detained for questioning as investigators seek more details on the crime.
In a Washington Post report from 1900s era society pages, Amanda Thame describes a dispute at the Myorris apartment where Tyler Morse and his wife allegedly damaged furniture during their residence from December to June. Mrs Morse seeks compensation of about $100 for the claim, while Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Lagana are tangentially mentioned in relation to the affair. The piece centers on accusations of vandalism and the social intrigue surrounding the wealthy couple.
A garbled report describes a Capitol defendant dead amid a convoluted conspiracy case. Mentions Todan Falllersortta and a contractor named Mr Fayre, with references to a public bust and painting ark Wor tn miriets, but details are unclear.
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