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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
25
Discussion among New York and Philadelphia commercial bodies urges placing the matter before the Resolutions Committee of the National Convention. Mentions Taft era figures and Aldrich clock references. Includes death notices and unrelated dispatch excerpts.
Delegation members press Secretary Taft on the Aldrich plan and a permanent currency law. He notes the Aldrich-Vreeland act is temporary and urges presenting a resolute party plank to Chicago for careful consideration. The meeting drew merchants and business groups backing credit measures but Taft advises awaiting resolutions committee.
A Senate subcommittee on finances calls a meeting at the Plazy Hotel to discuss tariff regulation and related emergency funding measures. Officials plan to review a proposed piloting item and police costs, with focus on commerce, currency, and government spending policies.
New York banks begin forming an association as a unified body under the Currency Act. Newark reports rapid discussion among nearly all national banks, plans for a permanent organization advance, with Hepsurn named chairman of the organizing committee. New Haven court action seeks injunction against railroad holding companies. Boston note outlines a decree to restrain stock interests. Oregon delegates elected to back Bryan. Indiana and other states report Congressional nominations.
The article details potential vice presidential candidates emerging from East and West states. Massachusetts candidates John Hays Hammond and Curtis Guild are prominent, with New York’s Cortelyou Fassett and Sherman, plus Frank Murphy of New Jersey. Iowa’s Dolliver and Burrows of Minnesota are noted as western prospects, while Illinois’ Sherman is also discussed. Internal party dynamics and campaign strengths shape support for these names ahead of the convention.
In a United States Circuit Court confrontation, Choate denounced critics as slanderous amid a heated exchange with Cravath over Metropolitan Street Railway finances and alleged defences. Choate defended receivers and disputed the charge of indefensible finance, citing Interstate Commerce Commission minutes and alleging misrepresentation of the Chicago and Alton and Central Cross Town deals.
Official canvass of the Republican Seventh district nomination began. J A T Hull leads by two votes out of thirteen counts, over M Prout. Belk County canvass not complete. result not known for at least twenty four hours.
The national committee wrestled over seating rival delegations in Louisiana as a compromise redefines state leadership. Warmoth faction balked, threatening to bolt. Contests in Mississippi and Missouri unfolded with entrenched Taft and Boost factions arguing seat allocations and authority, amid loud cheers and warnings of future appeals.
Sprinl to The Washington reports in Chicago that Senator Charles Dele of Clug arrived with Panama hat askew as reporters pressed on party lines. The Knox and Roosevelts factions clash while Burke from Pittsburgh touts a Knox victory and allies stance.
The committee on organization discusses reducing Southern delegates from 24 to 81 at the next convention. Proponents cite this history as a basis for renewed movement. Secretary Cortelyou is urged as vice president to bridge Taft allies and gain party harmony.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburg June 9 Senator Knot refuses second on the ticket and will not discuss politics publicly. He spent the day with Judge James Young and friends and favors remaining in the Senate if he cannot be president.
Chicago June 9 Joseph G Cannon Speaker of the House announced himself a candidate for President of the United States. He said he would not campaign personally preferring his supporters to run the effort. He remained confident of victory and stated the end is not yet by a long shot.
A list of multiple marriage licenses is recorded, naming individuals with ages and towns across states. The document cites Alfred von ier, Merlan L Ridsall, and many others including Rev WP H Coe, Elida Mead, Charles Wout, Edna Parker, and Elida Mead, detailing spouses and ages in a regional licensing notice.
Special to The Washington Post reports Charles P. Corlett, a Cleveland businessman, planned the double tragedy for years. He saved his wife Alice Sheldon from a suicide attempt and then killed her with a revolver before shooting himself at 8 o clock after locking his room door. The couple had married nearly twenty years after a troubled courtship begun when she was a sixteen year old schoolgirl.
An echo meeting of the Richmond Conference of Charities and Corrections convened on the YMCA roof garden. Attendees included board members, associated charities, and philanthropic supporters. Speakers covered social aspects, medical inspection of children, preventive ventures, and Virginia hospitality in Washington delegates’ visit to Richmond.
A Washington letter claims A W M Be Chandler denies urging colored voters to bolt the Democratic party, saying headlines misrepresented his remarks. He states he never commended Democratic purity to voters and criticizes the South’s exclusion of colored people from white-only groups, with references to Taft and the fifteenth amendment.
List of deceased individuals with ages and locations across Washington area hospitals and streets. Includes names such as William M Prowr Georgetown Loty Hospt 60, Flora H Rewil 84, Maurice Soule 62, Joseph Payne 1 ear, James Speer 8? yeara, and others with scattered addresses like 1412 K at we 84, 1306 Qorenran nw, 912s Newport plo vw. Also notes offices for rent in The Washington Post Building.
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