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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary tale shows a powerful figure denouncing Theodore Roosevelt and urging support for a new candidate. The piece portrays a renewed push at Chicago leadership by a permanent chairman and signals a heated political climate with calls to back a different prestigious figure.
Speeches praise Theodore Roosevelt, defend Republican policy, and urge continued enforcement of laws. Highlights include praise for reform laws on rebates, railroad regulation, and pure food, while urging party unity against radicals and pledging allegiance to American traditions and justice.
The article recalls famous cheering at three Democratic conventions. Demonstrations lasting 32, 39, and 49 minutes drew crowds, with President Roosevelt hailed as hero. Reports describe delays, speeches, and vibrant partisan fervor across sessions, noting extended ovations and involvement of notable figures.
A fragmentary Ohio text describes political maneuvering around Taft and Taft aligned factions. It mentions a telegram from a father guiding distant plans and a Crooksville resident connected to the governor race rumors.
The report notes Fletcher leading in the Senate race as Albert Gilchrist wins the Democratic primary for governor over JoN. campaign includes the prohibition of car taxes and local option stances. Duncan J Fletcher trails Gov Choward by about 1,000 votes. Dantetteh Maya in the Third district likely defeats Walter Kehoe.
Opinions of prominent officials and business leaders in Taft’s circle hail Chicago demonstrations as proof of Roosevelt’s popularity but say it won’t derail the convention. They expect Taft to secure the nomination with delegates already aligned, while Roosevelt supporters remain uncarried by the crowd’s fervor.
Washington Post Lexington Union June 17 reports at Washington University commencement day activities. Honorees include Drs John L Williams and Philip Alexandre, with Owen Olsoma and Robt Lathans among the degree recipients. Eugene Downman and Harry Campbell elected to academic posts as faculty officials preside.
In an interview Guy Glen argues the current Democrats controlled primary system invites corruption and favors incumbents. He urges a unified state primary law with a single election day and State covering all expenses. Each candidate would file sworn statements detailing costs.
West Virginia Prohibitionists opened their convention at Clarksburg with committee appointments. Delegates discussed platform and nominated candidates for the state ticket, aiming to mobilize support ahead of next year’s elections.
A Minnesota schoolteacher recounts how coffee caused nervous collapses and how switching to Postum transformed her health and her husband’s. She states their nerves steadied, sleep improved, and overall well being restored, endorsing the Postum product.
Taft aides push anti injunction plank as Roosevelt surged in Chicago bulletins. Taft meets President Roosevelt in private rooms to discuss Cuban affairs before returning to the White House amid widespread press attention and ongoing convention excitement.
A fragmented report outlines government efforts to enforce restraint on extremist rhetoric and to restrain distribution of subversive material. It mentions court orders, amendments, and enforcement provisions aimed at suppressing hostile publications and controlling publishing actions.
Lemoine fled after being charged with obtaining money from English merchant Julius Wernher by claiming he could manufacture diamonds. A court reading of his so called formula revealed only gibberish. The exchange happened as the case opened and Lemoine did not appear.
Fragmented report describes Anglican Church debates over divorce remarriage and polygamy in the United States. Bishop Doane and others challenge current norms as cases like Mrs Coke draw court scrutiny in federal and district courts amid widespread discussion of marital dissolution.
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