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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
1
The Taft delegation split crisis in Louisiana stirs party feud over seating 4 Wa lists and the left campaign clashing with old guard aims. Secrets of War chief and Taft backers spar as factions fight over the delegation and possible seats amid tense ballots and political maneuvering.
Report of Taft delegates gaining sixteen votes while Kentucky and Florida contests alter seating. Bradley faces defeat as credentials battle unfolds with Southern concessions debated. The Louisville convention scene shows tensions over race and compromise amid a wave of contested delegations.
Ohio Governor directs removal of a company from the First Regiment in Ginanya after a conference with the Italian general. Trains to tobacco city are to be sent to the Tobacco State. Local officials report the order follows a request connected to the ongoing security situation.
A New York couple Henry Scott and Mrs Warton Paton sought a magistrate Bundy to wed them in a Su preme Court setting. The court refused to adjourn for the ceremony, prompting a postponement and later arrangements for a New York wedding.
In Birmingham Alabama veterans discuss the race to elect a new commander to succeed the late Sen Stephen De Le Gen Cabell of the Trans Whs siop. George commander of the Department of Tennessee leads strong worker support as Memphis backs George W Garder for commander in chief. Electric line cars are planned for Baltimore with half hour service, reducing need for walking or cabs in Washington or Annapolia.
Taft faces strong standpatters who refuse to reference trade monopolies while the finished platform drafts are moved toward the convention. Secretary Taft reviews the tariff revision plan with advisers, aiming for a minimum cut in production costs and stronger language to curb monopolies, as Attorney General Wade, and Secretary Taft’s circle deliberate on wording and who will carry the nomination.
Adelina Gurtille, twenty five months old and 110 pounds, born in Springfield Ohio, is declared the real wonder of the East Side precinct by locals. Physicians find her a puzzle as she grows, while a separate report notes a train engineer falling from a cab near Hen ons Iowa after the locomotive failed to whistle. he was found unconscious and likely to recover.
A Roosevelt opposed meeting in Chicago shows Taft forces seek control through the seating of delegates. Rumors claim Murray Crane and allies push to deny anti Taft strength while aiming to shift platform endorsements and committee power. The dispute centers on seating rival delegations and influencing resolutions before the national convention.
Newark widow Mrs Hugh McLaughlin, a leader in Kings County politics, is named marchioness by the Pope. The 58 year old donor helped finance a marble altar for St James Cathedral and supported St Mary Hospital. The honor follows praise from Bishop McDonald of Brooklyn and places her among three U S marchionesses. Also appears travel ad for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad service to Chicago with schedules.
Henri Rochefort accuses the French ministry of murders and hints that rogue agents killed Adolphe Steinheil amid a Dreyfus era crisis. He alleges police will not solve the Steinheil murder, cites past deaths including Faure, Taureth, and Svrewn, and warns Parisians face a mafia style danger in politics and power.
A clapper from the Cologne Cathedral bell cracked and crashed to the floor during a Whiteun bra celebration broadcast. No injuries occurred. The bell had recently been repaired and the clapper rewelded.
A frantic morning tale from Newark follows Julius a three year old who fears the stork will bring twins. After chasing the imagined threat he dreams of the stork and awakens to find his family has three new sons. The family reunion ends with a return to their flat and a new bathtub bearing the babies. This item then shifts to an advertisement for banking deposits and a Louisville return travel offer.
Rev James H Carroll of Bloomfield, pastor at First Advent Church Paterson and Second Advent Church Jersey City, was dislocated after his motorcycle ran away on Market Street. A lever control failed when a small cap and screw dipped, sending the bike at racing speed. Carroll leaped from the machine near Geneva Hospital and was carried inside in semiconscious condition. the injured shoulder is the main harm observed.
Altany reports new charges announced on June 3 against Ditreet vetorne and associates linked to the Mitreprhiad Steel Railway Company. Witness testimony before a governor appointed commission exposes alleged improper dealings involving minority stockholders and noted figures including VM Tames and Ryans son. The case centers on connections with Delmas and other named individuals in the hearings.
George R Gaither of the Maryland Bar delivers the address before a large audience. Twenty nine states District of Columbia Porto Rico and the Philippine Island are represented by students who received diplomas. Valuable cash prizes and medals awarded honor men and friends and relatives extend greetings.
A garbled narrative recounts schemes involving a navy swindle, investigations, and social upheaval. It threads through trials, supposed schemes, and a romance with a young woman linked to a crime string, ending with poverty and disappearance themes.
A fragmentary report notes beef costs increasing amid market shifts and includes a long roster of individuals and places. The text mentions Armour in price discussions and references several cities, states, and named persons, reflecting a crowded classified like item from the period.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Yaquis clashing with Mexican troops and local authorities. Mentions Manuel and other figures, referencing government actions and ongoing tensions. Details are unclear but indicate renewed hostilities and patrols.
The Spanish warship Naytins, the first Spanish warship to visit Havana since Cevera’s fleet was destroyed, arrived off Morro tonight and will enter the port tomorrow morning. Elaborate preparations are underway by the Spanish colony for the reception and entertainment of the officers.
President Lehrman of Cornell and Mayor Newmain entertain two princes of royal Behar during a visit by crown prince Rajendra Nath Veiuaja Kumar of Coceh Behar to Cornell. The heir to $2500 and other princes met students, wore casual shirts and flannels, and prepared to travel to England on Saturday.
The Por An, a twin screw steamer of 3% tons, ran a collision course off Lantao Island while travelling between Hongkong Canton and Macao. The wreck resulted in eighty missing but all European passengers and officers were rescued. The ship belonged to the Hongkong Canton and Macao Steamboat Company Limited. A Chicago and Return fare of $2550 is noted, with a June 12 to 18 picturesque route promotion.
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