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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
4
An enormous two volume campaign book is planned for August 1 distribution, with extracts from speeches and pamphlets. Democrats aim to resemble past editions, listing contributors and illustrating political sketches, with international notes including Italian cities like Bologna and Mantua.
Senator Gonnors comments to reporters in New York reflect uncertainty about Bryan's nomination and suggest Johnson could win. The discussion touched on campaign dynamics, with other names mentioned in a tentative field.
WASHINGTON POST reports two Alexandria cases on Sunday blue law enforcement before Acting Police Justice Thompson. Hudson pleaded guilty to selling cigars and soda water Sunday, then switched to not guilty, later changing again to guilty with a $2 fine under city ordinance. Separate cases involve jury actions, arrest warrants, and a damaged courtroom delaying trials.
Senator W E Borah of Idaho says Chicago will host the Republican campaign headquarters and may serve as the base for the national executive committee after returning from a Cincinnati conference with Secretary Taft and Representative Sherman.
In Des Moines Iowa the recount of the Thirty precinct in the Second ward shows Representative J A T Hulls ahead of Judge Prowy by fifty six votes in the congressional primary. The Falls majority in the district now stands at about fifty votes, indicating Hulls likely win.
A garbled narrative notes Booker T Washington as hopeful about progress and community work. It references efforts in social reform, education, and resilience, mentioning timelines, locations, and individuals linked to educational and civil advancement. The fragment hints at evaluating past achievements and ongoing commitments to uplift communities through sustained action.
The document vilifies Americans and Philippine governance, alleging graft and moral decay. It threatens violent actions by Americans and calls for burning homes and harming animals, urging Filipinos to rise against U S influence, though its impact remains uncertain.
In Philadelphia a funeral mix up ends with the disinterment of Dr Henry B Cragin at Rose Hill Cemetery. The fiancée Elizabeth Burns doubts the corpse matches her intended groom, suspects substitution amid parental objections to the marriage, and questions the wedding’s likelihood.
Archaeologists northwest of Huntington report uncovering a prehistoric tomb with a nearly seven foot long skull and a nine foot long skeleton. The site yielded copper, stone trinkets, and red pigments. Authorities note careful preservation and consider the find a significant early human relic.
June 27 report from Baton Rouge states legislator G W Jones of Denham Springs and representative Lewis Morgan were killed or seriously injured in a train wreck on the Red River Valley line near Baton Rouge. Conductor Joe Rogers and John Jobdell of French Settlement were among the injured. the collision occurred as a freight train attempted to cross ahead of the passenger train, derailing the last coach.
New Orleans reports a medical bulletin from the Louisiana Leper Home noting a practical cure in six of sixty one residents over the past two years. The forthcoming summary to state assembly will detail observed improvements and future observation plans.
Petersburg wins a 12 inning 4 to 3 game against Charlottesville in a tense series opener. Griffin of Fork Union Academy struck out ten, while Dabney of Episcopal High pitched well for Charlottesville. Pollard, Petersburg’s star, leaves the game for several days with a hand injury after a controversial incident.
Danville toppled league leaders with a standout performance led by Banyme Va Fone and Pilcher Mac Mengle. The Tobacconists connected for nineteen hits including two triples, while Danville and Richmond players produced key runs and fielding maneuvers. Multiple pitchers contributed, and the game featured strong offense from both sides in a dramatic outing.
A coroner jury in Annapolis finds the fatal collision caused by defaced or vague orders and crew negligence on the extra car, faulting operator Schmucker and lack of precaution by the outbound crew. Testimony cites verbal orders and unclear rules, with charges possible against railway management.
A storm strike near the village hits a newspaper editor, leaving him temporarily paralyzed and helpless. He suffered a stroke while lightning struck the area during a Saturday night storm, with efforts to recover continuing and no permanent injury expected.
Report from Was ngts Pos describes a pet wolf attack on Mrs WoD Crimin in a Breck area front yard. The wolf, owned by Charles young son of V1 te Pn, broke its chain twice while tied near the fence, attempting to bite passersby. The animal had become aggressive after previously being docile for several days.
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh NC reports a severe storm in Wilson County caused a country church strike. Mr and Mrs Wall were struck with their infant spared. The incident ties to a farm and tobacco crop loss estimated at $10,000. An edited note mentions railway commission updates on line completion and limited coal handling before spring.
George W. Duval, a former Washington man, attempted suicide three times by cutting his throat and ingesting acid. After a failed fourth attempt, he killed himself at his home in Willeighb Bay, aged sixty six. He had founded the Norfolk Iron Writers and was active in business until recently, leaving a wife, two children, and a brother Benjamin Duval of Baltimore.
Roland T Bry, a Winchester business man, wed We Pde and Hadow daughter Agnes Victin Bedow of Roanoke Va. The ceremony took place at the brides home in Roanoke on Saturday and the couple will reside in the city.
Asheville June 22 Democratic convention of the Tenth District nominates Congressman Crawford for the Sixty-first Congress. Resolutions instruct delegates to vote for Bryan at the State convention in Charlotte. Delegates to the national Denver convention elected, with alternates named and a presidential elector designated.
Lillan D Hall, daughter of Ferdinand Tisco, marries William Kirby in Middlesex. The groom, a stenographer, returns to work after the ceremony while the bride reportedly leaves to pursue marriage, then contemplates returning to her position.
Dr John Bryan and Tattan son of Dr Wo Etitle, formerly a well known diagnost, were drowned in the rapids of the Yadkin River near Salisbury on a Sunday afternoon. Their bodies had not been recovered, with Bryant and Lovell noted among local victims.
A rider named Moon struck a bicycle rider in an afternoon collision. The boy was hurled to the ground and his skull crushed by a horse hoof. He died at Memorial Hospital after attempted surgery. No blame attributed to Moon.
A Norfolk traction dispute arises over damages claimed by Haugh Gorton Miler. The Norfolk and Fort Portsmouth Tribune Company faces 3360 cents in alleged damages from an insult. Counsel seeks a retrial. the case shifts to the United States Circuit Court for review.
Special to The Washington Post reports Wao Norris Sr of Waerly was struck dead by lightning while seated on a bench during a severe storm. He leaves seven children and is described as brother of the circuit court clerk of Sussex County. Further items include a fatal stabbing in Baltimore and local church news from Rockville, Bethesda, and surrounding areas.
Special to The Washing on Pos leansten e June The bound of steturs of the Virginty Miliary Tastivate today elected Col Tinard West chs as superintendent to succeed Gen Srott Shipp on tear ugh utter na resigned fifty years serviece with the tw tiretie Gol Ni his wissected last time as a t rog super ntendent Gol Nietals was born in Petersburg All years ago He was educated fr the university school of Col Wo ¢ordaa VW Cabe am Petersburg and was gradiated from the Virgrait Minitary Institte with fistinetion In J&2 He tok a past gad wate course in emgineering at the Virgin Volar, Institute later studied law at the Enversity of Virginia and praised im Norfolk for two wars from 388? to, 1808 he was professor of engineering and mathematics at the Virginily Military In sttute.
Dr Adolph Meyer, long prominent in psychiatry, accepted a call to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He has served as head of a New York pathology-linked clinic and held a professorship in psychiatry at a major university. The transfer marks a major shift in the leadership of the State Hospital system.
Rockville Maryland June 2 According to the city of the Sti 6 highways commission it will cost more than 000 to build the pipes from Kensington to Chevy Chase a distance of 124 miles the law directing the constriction of this road draws for a ward site of 80 the views cease land concerns to contribute 190 and the late industry will appropriate 100 There is hat 50 in sight the plan which rr sides for ts fiat highway will probably be modified at a 1 foot real the width of the usual Shoemaker pic constructed
Norman Fecuth, a wealthy merchant of Hagerstown, died after a three week illness from paralysis. He was about fifty two years old and remained unconscious from the onset until death. Survived by his wife Sallie and one brother Thomas, also a wealthy retired merchant of Hagerstown.
Cleveland June 2 Representative Burton announced he would not accept the appointment as fifth arbitrator on the Panama United States arbitration board. He cited prior engagements and belief that a member of Congress should not hold another paid government position.
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