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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
3
The Washington Post reports a split in Iowa over Senator Dolliver as a vice presidential pick. White House signals Cummins on ticket but Iowa delegates favor Dolliver oreliminate him. factional lines sharpen as debates over the 1908 Republican ticket intensify.
Governor Fairbanks rejects use of his name for the Vice Presidency amid a high tension convention scene. Taft allies push to block New York sentiment and counter Roosevelt while Iowa struggles with Cummins and Dolliver moves. The scene features Governor Hughes, Secretary Cortelyou, and leaders from Oklahoma Missouri and Indiana jockeying for position as delegates report shifts and telegrams.
Chicago June 15 the top five Republican planks are listed trust reform railroad rate control currency and injunction policy. It supports Sherman act enforcement with amendments for federal supervision and publicity, a railroad rate law, ICC investigation funding, and a flexible currency reform plan. The injunction plank seeks balanced restraining orders with court process preserved amid party divisions.
A fragmented directory page lists funeral directors and undertakers including J William Lef, John R W Right, J H Tabl er & Bros, Harvey S Sons, W Speare, Wain, Sardo Co, Thomas S Sergeon, Costello, Geier Sons, Zarhorst, and others. Entries show shop names, addresses on streets like F Street N W and East Capitol, with notes on services and basic contact details. The list emphasizes providers, locations, and early 20th century commerce in funeral services.
Funeral Designs of every description moderately priced by GUDE at 1214 Test NW and GEO C SHAFER offering beautiful floral designs at reasonable prices on 2414 Main. advertisement listing business names and phone numbers.
Discussion in the Republican circle centers on Taft preferring either Dolliver or Cummins for the vice presidential nomination. Cortelyou’s loyalty to the administration strains Cortelvor’s chances, while Sherman is viewed as too conservative for second place. Officials consider Taft to remain at home to welcome delegations and deliver brief remarks.
Protect important papers and jewelry from fire theft and misplacement by renting a safe in the American Security and Trust Company new building at the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue. Rates start at $4 per year and increase with needs.
Report from White House discussions shows party leaders split over a labor plank and committee selections. Cannon may pursue direct influence by shaping Illinois delegates, affecting Hopkins and Parsons positions, with charges of labor agitation and presidential discord amid internal party maneuvering.
The Democratic State convention in Glenwood Springs debates seating delegates to the national committee. Factions led by Major Robert Speer and Thomas McPatterson clash over credentials and half vote proposals. Patterson allies attempted to gain recognition but were ruled out of order. FE Adams named temporary chairman as resolutions committee fights unfold.
An 84 year old man, Charles Bartlett, told Judge Rosalsky he has spent 27 years in prison since 1867. Bartlett pleaded guilty to second degree forgery and was sentenced to three years at Sing Sing. He previously posed as a bank director to cash a $125 check, saying crime or the poor house drove him.
Reported to military night on June 11 listing deceased and patient ages with names and addresses. Entries include Howard F Entrekin 24, Margaret F Knoxville years, Charles A Perking 75, Joho V Wright 80, Angelina Gardells 52, George W Goodridge 70, Corneling Greer Garfold 74, Samuel Draitus 42, Daniel Francia Sprigg Hotel 43, Elsworth Holmes 2 months 12 days, John Moore 665 years, Edna Conway Childreo 3, Ellen Williams 65, Edmand Cox Gov Hogn for Intané 70, Bettis Saunders 89, Mary F Belcher yates, Charles Carter 58, James Summervilla TT.
Burley, a delegate from Ohio's Eleventh District, announced he would not support Secretary Taft, saying Taft cannot win key Northern states and would harm Ohio tickets. The move, backed by Foraker allies, signals more defectors to break from Taft, affecting campaign dynamics at Republican headquarters.
Pennsylvania Railroad launches June 19 a weekend fare from Washington to Atlantic City and seaside towns. Round trip passes Delaware River Route via Street Station Philadelphia and Market Street, includes transfers and a Philadelphia stopover. Atlantic City Special departs Washington weekdays at 10 30 pm with Pullman buffet parlor cars and coaches to America's Greatest Summer Resort.
The plan proposes eliminating redundant posts at the Printing Office led by Public Printer Teech. Chief shifts include promotion and reassignment of staff, with work hours cut to sixty cents per hour for a reduced frame. The proposal aims to remove unnecessary positions while offering options for affected employees.
The review tests Taft faction strength as Foraker Barley and Barley allies weigh voting blocks. Reports hint at a split with opposition leaning toward Roosevelt if Foraker falters. Athens figure Charles Bryson is noted as a pivotal name amid tensions and rumors of insider knowledge about the break.
Secretary of Commerce Oscar Straus presided at a conference on Huttee Island to improve immigrant examination at Atlantic ports. Attendees included Immigration Commissioner General and commissioners Watcorn New York Clarke Montreal Rogers Philadelphia Wets Baltimore and Billings Boston. A uniform disease diagnosis system will block entry if not admitted at a port, Straus then departed for Washington.
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