Industrial lobby presses push to sink president's plank
Telegrams from National Manufacturers Association and National Council of Industrial Defense flood the resolution committee with threats to political careers. Business leaders urge dropping the objectionable plank and mobilize against Senator Finlayson, while administration forces seek delay and secrecy behind closed doors.
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National Manufacturers Association
National Council of Industrial Defense Organization
Resolution Committee
Pune
Ife
Mrs Belmont Sole Legatee and Daly Bankruptcy Filing
The Washing Star reports Mrs Alva E Belmont named sole legatee and widow executor in a will that leaves her two thirds of the estate. Arnold Daly, actor and theater manager, files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 39346 and assets of 1375, listing owe Lole Fuller 7303.
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New York
Alva E Belmont
Beimin
Olly Kank
Arnold Daly
Arold Daly
Lole Fuller
Fairbanks Declines renomination as Vice President
Chicago June 17 1908 Charles W Fairbanks announces in a signed letter to James Keeling and James A Hemenway that he will not seek renomination for Vice President. The move follows Gov Hughes and Senator Dolliver stepping back from second place, with President Roosevelt alleged to remain neutral on Cummins and Dolliver.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
Gov. Hughes
Senator Dolliver
Iowa
Laeming
Jim
Dolliter
New York
Fairbanks
United State
Joseph B. Keeling
Iapolis
James A. Hemaway
Indianapolis
Dian
Mr. Keating
Tully
Congress
Anu
Hemenway
Cbd
View
Jinghes
We Yonex
Lafayette Young
Loeb Wiielt
Roosevelt
Servatory
Loeb
Yours
Ering
Wedding Moves To Meeting At Epiphany Church
At a convention in the Epiphany Church area Rev George F Dudley of St Stephens was interrupted by a messenger from Philip Bascher and Gertrudy Shaw requesting a quick wedding. Dudley arranged to marry the couple at once, tying the knot for residents of Silver Spring Massachusetts.
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My Mary
Barvlock
Sims to Face Primaries in Als District
Representative Sims of Tennessee, senior Democratic member of the House District Committee, returns home to prepare for the August 4 primaries in his district. He championed universal transfers on the Washington street railways and helped push the anti-betting act through Congress.
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Sims
Tennessee
House District Committee
District of Columbia
Washington
Ternnessee
Congress
Als
Een
Roosevelt cheering breaks the record at convention
Delegates revel in a massive ovation as Senator Lodge lauds the President, U S Roosevelt, sparking a record crowd roar. Taft forces try to steady factions while Fairbanks supporters flag under the hall’s wild display and a massed audience chants for four more years.
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Marion Marching Club
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
National Committee
Charles Fulton
Oregon
Senator Lodge
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Frank Deneen
Dliisis
Iie
Elric Batthery
Colorado
Knox Club
Agai
Lodge
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Hills
Daugherty
Vorge
Taft Heam
Hitchcock
Frank Hitchcnck
Nicpoleyn
Wisconsin
Flo
Indiana
Frank Hlanly
Hemenway
Roosevelt
Taft
Mathad
Laden
Tani
More Marines for Panama to Guard Polls and Transit
War Department plans addl marines to reach the Isthmus by June 26 ahead of Panama municipal elections on June 29. Marines to be stationed at polling precincts to deter fraud. Battleships Idaho and New Hampshire will sail home after landings. New Hampshire to visit Quebec during tercentenary week in July.
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War Department
Idaho
New Hampshire
United States
Quebec
Douma Objects to Internal Loan Issuance
St Petersburg June 17 the douma reasserted its rights in government financial matters and passed a vote of disapprobation over minister of finance M Kokarsoff with regard to an 83 million internal loan issued last January without legislative sanction. Budget chief M Alexienko warned that repeating such encroachments on the douma prerogatives could spark a serious clash.
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St. Petersburg
M. Kokarsoff
M. Alexienko
Budget Commission
Douma
Better Service Complaint Aims at Interstate Commission
Five Brightwood street railway associations formed a joint committee to press for through cars and improved schedules. They plan to present their grievances to the Interstate Commerce Commission next Saturday, with a hearing requested for Monday. Officials warned delays could stretch months due to summer vacations.
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Interstate Commerce
Brightwood Street
Brightwood
Brightwood Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Common
Takema Pack
Hrightwood Park
Petworth
Parkview
Interstate Can Meres Commission
Congress
Brightwood Ring
James W. Dyre
Takoma Park
S. H L. Cooper
Dark View
W. R. Mackrille
Citizens
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
E Tinker
Joint Committee
Rhea Hrightwood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jay T
Militia would be second line of defense in war plan
The Militia Board urges reorganizing the order of precedence under the 12th article of war to place regulars first, then militia ahead of volunteers. It also recommends pro rata equipment funding starting July 1, with a safe maximum of 19 per man for total militia enrollment of 116,000, and an $8.33 1-3 clothing allowance.
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United States
Congress
James A. Crain
Ordanes
Washington
Gem Oran Perry
India
Nelson H. Henry
New York
Bind Graces
Alabama
of Duardmar
Wisconsin
Order of Preced
Uay
Secretary of War
Democratic State Convention Chooses Bryan Delegates at Large
Nashville Tenn June 17 The Democratic State convention elected delegates at large to vote as a unit for William J Bryan John A Johnson of Minnesota praised for Vice President The delegates named were L D Tyson Knox County G F Fitzhugh Shelby County and U S Senators James B Frazier and Robert L Taylor The resolutions urge a law prohibiting sale of intoxicating liquor in the District of Columbia The convention urged prohibition and other reform measures.
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Nashville
Tenn
William J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
L. D. Tyson
Knox County
GF. Fitzhugh
Shelby County
United States
James B. Frazier
Robert L. Taylor
District of Columbia
Resolution Shapes Republican Delegates At National Convention
A disputed plan to base Republican representation on last election votes failed by a narrow margin after vigorous speeches from Burke and others. Ohio split its vote, New York rallied for Burke, and Washington sealed the defeat with a decisive tally. Southern delegates credited Ohio for saving the day.
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Tne Suasticiawru Aie
Chicago
Lodge
Janes Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Burke
Pannsylvania
Willson
Kentucky
Kelfer
Ohio
Herrick
Remmel
Arkansas
Huckingham
Illinois
Wadstrorth
New Mudd
Maryland
Warmoth
Louisiana
Georgia
Henry Lincoln Johnson
M. H. de Young
California
New Hampshire
Minnes
Indiana
Beveridge
New York
West Virgin
Alabama
Colorado
Connecticut
Towa
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Gilo
Washington
Two Brave Tars Praised For Rescuing a Woman From Water
Gunners mates Charles Burlingamy and Stephen Wingerter on the torpedo boat De Long are commended by Acting Secretary Newberry for gallant conduct in jumping overboard at Kingston New York to rescue a woman who had fallen overboard as the ship stopped near the gangplank.
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Wauman
Charles Burlingamy
Stephen Wingerter
de Long
Postmasters Granted Leave to Attend National Officers Meet
The Postmaster General issued leave of absence for all first class postmasters to attend the annual convention of the National Association of First Class Officers. The gathering will be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 15 to 17. A separate Census Bureau report notes the 1907 US lumber cut reached 41.6 billion board feet with 23,250 mills operating.
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Feads
National Association of First Class Officers
Chattengo Vs. Tenn
Census Bureau
United States
Roads May Be Merged District Lines In DC
Washington Railway and Electric Company and Capital Traction Company plan a possible consolidation within a year or two. Officials say friendly relations exist and service would improve. Stockholders would receive shares in a new merged entity. subsidiary lines may join the consolidation.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Capital Traction Company
Congress
W. B. Kbs
Hibbs
George E. Hamilton
Hamilton
Asid
Tians
Washington Railway and Hiedtic Company
Taok
Mr. Hibbs
Brightwood
Anacostia
Potomac River
City and Suburban
Trip to Sky to Win Dowry and Test Courage
M A Alexander of Worcester and Miss H F Bottomly of Wealboro plan a balloon voyage to win a $10,000 wedding gift from Alexander’s Idaho uncle John Graham. The test attracts hundreds of letters from women seeking a husband, a balloon trip, and the prize, leading to a conference and a planned marriage trip.
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Worcester
M. A. Alexander
H. F. Bottomly
Wealboro
Alexander
Iocal Agricultural Society
Worcester Fair
John Graham
Uresco
Idaho
Hla Unele
Miss Bottomly
Hcense
Ucacie Foha
Racing minority quits in Louisiana anti racing bill report
Baton Rouge June 17 announcements said no minority report will be made on the anti racing bill after a 3 to 7 committee vote. Some members who opposed a favorable report indicated they will vote for final passage in the Senate after the bill passed the House.
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Baton Rouge
House
Senate
Mrs Hartje Wins Alimony From Millionaire Husband
Mrs Mary Beott Hartje wife of August Hartje paper magnate won a victory in Pittsburg. Judge Fraser awarded her 5000 a year alimony and 24750 for court expenses plus 7000 for attorneys fees. Expenses and counsel fees were only slightly reduced.
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Pittsburg
Mary Beott Hartje
August Hartje
Fraser
Weather Conditions From May 17 Report
Unsettled conditions persist from the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains with showers in the middle and northern districts, cooler in the Plains and upper Mississippi valleys, and lighter coastal winds. Temperatures generally rise east and fall west, with local rain and fog reported in several regions, including Kansas City area and the Ohio valley. River conditions show muddiness near Harper’s Ferry and Shenandoah. forecasts call for continued showers into Friday across the Plains, central valleys, and upper lakes regions.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Werther Bureau
Washington
Kansse City
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Miselvsipet
Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic
Oho Valley
Upper Lake Region
Patite
Nevada
California
Plains States
Central
Inks
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Missouri
Mississippi
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Grand Banks
Four Candidates Granted F. C. Degree at Osiris Lodge
Four candidates received the F. C. degree at Osiris Lodge No. percent, F A A M, in Brattish lite rial on G Street NW. The initiation of new members into Washington Centennial Lodge No. 4, F A A M, was postponed to Wednesday night. A social meeting was held last night in Mason Temple at Ninth and F streets NW.
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Osiris Lodge
G Street
Washington
Doyle to command Missouri battleship after Merriam detachment
Commander Robert M. Doyle, formerly in command of the cruiser Chicago, is assigned to command the battleship Missouri replacing Capt. G. A. Merriam who has been detached and ordered home. Doyle will be promoted to captain in a few days after directing Chicago on a winter cruise from San Diego around South America to Annapolis joining the midshipmen's cruising squadron.
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Merriam
Compmander
Robert M. Doyle
Chicago
Missouri
G. A. Merriam
Doyle
Fie
San Diego
Cal
South America
Annapolis
Midshipmen
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