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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
24
A fragmented notice from the Washington publication office outlines subscription terms delivered by Garner in Washington and Alexandria. It references monthly and weekly rates with partial figures and dates, indicating pricing and delivery details for readers.
Gov Johnson of Minnesota announces his name will be presented at Denver as a Presidential candidate and will not be a vice presidential contender. He may be more prominent in 1912, staying in the presidential race while Bryan looms as a rival.
Chronicle notes undercurrents in 1896 politics with Bryan at center, urging reform factions and party unity. Mentions Democratic and Republican strategies, congressional committees, and campaign rhetoric, alongside weather tips and public notices amid a broad column mix.
Fragmentary OCR from The Washington Post shows garbled text with scattered names and dates. The readable bits reference Washington DC, an item labeled June 26, and partial words suggesting a news brief or column item without clear events or persons.
In the hot spell, the author urges not to dwell on heat but to auto-suggest comfort. Keep busy, seek cheerful company, and exercise a lively mind to stay cool. The piece notes heat can expand brain tissue and contrasts Northern nerves with sunlit optimism. Washington is praised for open air and clean streets amid fever vapors and smoky smell.
Tinestn Nevr Biszard to New York Itnral. No reference to government ownership of railroads will be made in the Democratic national platform. Norman Muh, New York member of the Democratic National Committee, confirmed the decision after a more than three hour conference with Will J Bryan. Mrs Viack and Mrs Mack arrived in Ginecol at 10 o clock this morning, met by Mr and Mrs Bryan, and escorted to Fairview. The Macks then left for Denver to attend Saturday’s national committee meeting to finalize convention arrangements.
Albert Wishard, once Internal Revenue solicitor in Washington and Indiana Republican leader, says Taft will win Indiana's electoral vote. He notes conservative Democrats may back Watson or Marshall, fears split among Republicans over liquor policy, and praises township local option over countywide alcohol votes to protect urban licenses.
The piece praises Joseph Gilligan of Mortistown, an eighteen year old with amputations, for rescuing two drowning boys in Marrs Prunus. Gilligan's brave act illustrates that handicaps do not limit courage or capability. The story calls for recognition by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission and extols perseverance despite losses.
A reader discusses whether deposit insurance would invite risky banking practices, noting New York state’s long history with deposit guarantees and the ills it caused. The piece cites historical panic, losses to depositors, and political angles including a nod to Bryan and a possible Democratic ticket. It ends with Alaska fishing methods, describing snagging salmon along a river bank.
Lieut Francesco Figuiera, the orderly officer who faced and wounded one regicide with his sword, has been exiled from Portugal amid a storm of public hostility. He was appointed governor of Macao but barred from promotion, as Lisbon suppresses praise for royal defenders while sending him to China.
A Broadway Magazine profile praises John G Johnson as a towering yet largely unknown figure in American law. It recounts his antitrust Supreme Court victory, major public battles, and unusually modest fees, noting a famous $20 000 check with the note No gifts after a $5 000 bill.
A compilation of reminiscences on Grover Cleveland from supporters and critics. It notes Cleveland’s presidency, party struggles, and calls for a return to Jeffersonian Democratic principles. The piece touches on political loyalty, populism, and contrasts with figures like Andrew Johnson. It also includes side notes on civic life, a pond scene, and a Baptist pastor’s remarks about death.
New York World reports Democratic leaders expect Willam J Bryan to lose ground at Denver as North Carolina and other states deliver 35 votes against him on first ballots. They forecast a second ballot shift of many Bryan supporters, risking nomination only on the initial ballot. States named include Massachusetts Connecticut Delaware Iowa New Hampshire New Jersey Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina Maine Oregon Alaska New Mexico District of Columbia and Porto Rico.
A Georgia anti Bryan delegation signals unity under the unit rule while New York resists Bryan’s bid. The article cites women and men debating speech patterns as symbolic, noting women may speak plainly while men stutter under pressure.
Chong Sing, a wealthy Chinese businessman, arrives in Washington to press Minister Wu for more favorable policies toward Chinese nationals. He argues U S laws unfairly restrict Chinese citizens, cites his own fortune and ventures in Nicaragua, and notes his 20 day stay limit and three days already used. He praises Wu as capable of advancing his countrymen’s interests.
A fragment recounts Dr George Ticke, a surgeon, caring for a dog named Pinko after an accident. The dog was kept at his home and later returned to its master if healed. The narrative notes a growing friendship and a caller asking whether another dog with a broken leg can be admitted.
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