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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
27
A Bryan supporter states that if elected Delegate at Large he will abide by the majority while voting for Bryan if instructed and oppose pledges on the convention floor. The piece references Ames and Denver routes, noting strong sentiment and potential conflicts within the party.
A fragmented report details a stabbing incident, a trial of illness, and local political and social notices. The text mentions gas extension petitions, a court license to marry, and several community events across Alexandria and surrounding counties.
Marsi and Hi Byrd presided as the Mars land Agricultural College concluded exercises in College Park Maryland. Austinn Crothers delivered the graduation address to a cordial reception while H Ayrad gave the salutatory and IP Shamberger the valedictory. Gov Crothers awarded degrees and medals for excellence across agricultural, mechanical, chemical, civil, and horticultural disciplines. The senior class won the Hellda banner for most athletic points.
The Washington Post notes Sunday schools at an Alexandria church with 25 cent delegates attending. A session lists the first business meeting of the fortieth annual conference, with various ministers and delegates named.
A Philadelphia Bulletin imprint urges caution against Castoria counterfeits as pirates imitate the signature of Chas H Fletcher. The genuine product bears his facsimile signature on the bottle wrapper and has been manufactured under his supervision for over thirty years. Parents, especially mothers, are advised to verify the signature in Castoria advertisements to safeguard children’s health.
A garbled report lists Norfolk area defendants including Christopher Wolver of Richmond and others indicted by a grand jury on federal charges involving misuse of funds and illegal activities linked to a business in the city. Names like John Thompson surface amid references to bank embezzlement, marine theft, and an alleged shipboard incident near Norfolk Bays with admiral intent noted.
In Washington at June 10 Speral to 9 Washington Fast Colonial Beach Rudolph Watson elected mayor over WF Renshiw and Edward Geese. Louis Haitg and Parry Ifull elected to council along with George Sant, MK Jackson, and Clar ina Howler. Seventeen precincts counted in a historic win for Waslingtonians. Winchester election on June 19 saw Democrats sweep with Ho ake wise mayoral victory and Trans elected recorder by 49 votes.
Miss Prema Ward and Victoria Ward were riding when a horse bolted near Rockville. The elder Ward was dragged and trampled before bystanders halted the animal, with Miss Ward not seriously hurt.
Mrs Mary Manley aged 18 years died last night at the home of her granddaughter Mrs Vary Vanky Trown in Cumberland from paralysis. She came to America sixteen years ago and saw the first railroad train in Cumberland. Her only surviving child Purdk, last heard from in Chicago, left sixteen grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren.
Miss Ethel Ame iv Clements and Charles Gilver Pucketts both of Arlington were married here today by Rev Wille. Miss Maude F Clay of Kemptown Md and William E Pinkston of Washington were married here today by Rev EL Woolfe of the Southern Methodist Church. Miss Mile Delilah Lee of Travilah and Mmnory B Carter of Washington were married here today by Rev Chames H Campbell of the Baptist church.
The Washington Post offers comprehensive financial market reports and business status across sections. It serves merchants and farmers with market details and features varied columns for readers seeking news, guidance, and leisure reading in the Sunday Morning Edition.
The piece extols the Sunday Post for its choice selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. It highlights careful foreign news coverage and timely illustrations, claiming the paper is superior to other Sundays and a staple in households.
The Sporting Section of Tue Sunday Post is printed on pink paper and four pages each Sunday are crowded with the latest in the sporting world. It covers baseball results, running and trotting races, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and every feature of sport in an accurate and comprehensive manner.
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