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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
A Roanoke convention erupts as Daniel declares for Nebraskan by a 608 to 106 vote amid uproar. A fistfight interrupts proceedings while the platform denounces executive usurpation and currency policy changes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Hitchock as released after a bar scene incident. References mention Bethany, Henry, and formal proceedings by an assistant district attorney and mentions of indictments against Dur. The text hints at court actions and theater notes amid a murky narrative.
Nebraskan Altgeld warned that the parties are disorganized and urged masses to back a Taft ally. The report cites David BTMM urging Johnson as a balanced candidate while stressing party turmoil and the need to win votes from the masses.
Amid reports from New York on June 1 the admiralty stresses few defects in the navy and confidence in ship readiness. The discussion centers on Atlantic and Pacific fleets with emphasis on ship salinity, timing, and the prospect of a decisive clash versus Japan.
In Spartanburg six men were accused of robbery and assault after a bridegroom reported his bride vanished during a bridal party. A magistrate heard the matter as neighbors provided fragments about the alleged crime and the photographer’s evidence, including a photo of the deceased wife and missing money.
Charles B Jefferson eldest son of actor Joseph Jefferson lies dying at St Tile 3 hospital after stomach illness and complications. He arrived from Fiji via AEN and had aided his father as manager on tours. Grover Cleveland was once a party member.
Spartanoure and June ll J E Cole a well known county citizen and his son Albert were instantly killed by lightning while lowering a window sash. The former had two daughters who were badly stunned by the strike in the same incident.
Ruby Gilman, sister of Mrs Corey Morello Gilman, married dancer Charles Hagerdorn in San Rafael California. The bride, formerly cashier at a local store, will reside in the city with Mr Hagerdorn. The groom is identified as president of a street trest company, previously divorced.
A reader claims Grape Nuts lifts strength and brain power after tiredness from improper food. He reports weight gain, improved exertion, and sustained energy during travel. The letter promotes Postum as a companion product and notes the ads’ recurring genuine, human-interest appeal.
Special to The Washington Port Bristol Va June 11 Campbell Slemp widow of Representative Campbell Slemp Ninth Virginia district and mother of Representative Bascun Slemp died at her daughter Mrs J P Edmonds Stonega Wise County Va this morning. She was brought here from Washington by her son recently and was critically ill of paralysis. Burial beside her husband at Turkey Cove Le County Saturday. Representative CEB Slemp was at his mother’s bedside throughout her illness.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md June 11 William McGraw nine year old son of Edward McGraw of Rockville was fatally injured when he ran in front of a Washington and Rockville electric car after a frightened team startled the street. He was dragged about twenty feet before rescuers freed him.
Senate Divince Committee chaired by Nelson Aldrich held at the Plaza Hotel to map investigations under the May 18 resolution on customs law rates and agricultural export treatment. Three subcommittees will study tariff policy, customs administration, and rate changes with members from Aldrich to Heying and others.
Chicago June 11 Republican National Committee rulings settle two at large Texas delegations and twenty one district delegations. Taft leads in temporary roll call with about 49 to 50 delegates. Tennessee’s eighth district splits. Lyon’s faction and Hale opponents clash in hearing as Texas seats are awarded and future contests outlined.
Willard H Moyers, formerly a bookkeeper at the National State Depot Savings and Trust, who fled four years ago with $11,900 in cash and bank securities, appeared with counsel before Judge Plurnnd in Criminal Court No. 2 and received a two year sentence. The case puzzled police as Meyers drifted across the U S and other countries, surviving by barber work and living under assumed identities before returning to face the law. He has been in Horton bond and will likely be sent to the Atlanta prison later this week.
The Fifth district Republican senatorial convention at Huntington reconvened in harmony after factions reached a compromise. D B Smith was named the nominee by acclamation. Smith is an avowed Prohibitionist.
Mrs Gordon aged seventy years of Watfordsburg north of Hancock was tortured by robbers at her home last night to force her to reveal the hiding place of money. They obtained $8 after a recent $100 bank deposit. the burglars knew she had kept a large sum at home, unaware she had just deposited most of it.
Mrs Talitha V Wilson, wife of Dr Fierce B Wilson, challenges divorce allegations naming ex Senator George L Wellington as co-respondent. She states no contact with the Senator for over nine years and labels reports as malicious slander. The case proceeds in Circuit Court No 2 as public interest remains high.
A collection of wedding announcements and local society notes from Richmond and nearby towns. Entries include Miss Celest Ce cil Beads marrying John Bosch n Seigel in Petersburg, Miss Mars Katherine Copeland wed to Tan e Lave in Lynchburg, and other formal ceremonies. Additional items report a death in Campbell County, honorary degrees at Toronto University, and Chicago population estimates.
On the second day of the Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South forty second annual convention opened with morning devotions by Rev W E Henry and Rev J Howard Wells spoke on The Adult Class Movement. Mrs Hamill addressed 12 Little Children of the Orient and E E French discussed Music in the Sunday school. 上午 reports from Sunday schools in conference followed by an afternoon session devotional exercises by Rev Z T Hobbr and discussion on The Recruiting Ground of the Church by Rev Woodrow Talbert and Rev H Burress. Evening exercises by Russ L Dolly featured addresses by Rev Hamill and Mrs Hamill. delegates were given a reception in the young peoples room.
The canvassing at the clerk of the termination court shows Carlin leading with 1500 votes over opponent Roll Lindsey Gergen. Highest returns from George County still pending may push Carlin's majority beyond 29 hundred. preparations proceed for a family gathering in Lovirfax at 4 o'clock. A separate charge lists a theft of bedding with an arrest and upcoming court appearance.
The jury convicts Mooe McCormick of murdering WoL Lowell near Fairfield Rockbridge County after Foster Sunday. The verdict declares murder in the second degree with a prison term of eighteen years. The initial vote favored death for most jurors, with others proposing lighter terms. McCormick, his wife, and children are noted in the report.
The body of Samuel Arthur aged thirty five is found by the roadside near Starkes nine miles from Roanoke this morning. He had committed death by his own action by swallowing poison which he bought yesterday at Roanoke. Arthur died at Starkes. No cause is known for his self destruction.
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