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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes show a Denver declaration and a strong anti injunction plank. Nebraskan observer hints Taft policies lack full acceptance and government ownership might be downplayed to fit campaign messaging. Coupled with Roosevelt comparisons, the piece sketches a partisan crossfire over policy loyalties.
The Roosevelt pledge was tabled amid a noisy scene covering party strategy and potential confrontations. Delegates from Burlington, Barre, and Montpelier debated candidate support and the platform direction at the state convention.
A fragmented summary of party proposals touching currency inflation measures, labor rules, alien rights, conservation, Panama canal, pensions, independence for the Philippines, and opposition to certain industries. The text reflects policy positions and rhetoric across multiple platforms with emphasis on federal economic control, labor rights, immigration enforcement, resource preservation, and national sovereignty.
Secretary Taft shifts from leisure to political duties while meeting Senator Scott, Secretary Cortelyou, and Tuskegee Institute head Booker T. Washington at the St Regis dinner. Washington urges Taft to address African American audiences during the campaign. The dinner, attended by Gen Luke Wright and others, was informal with no formal policy discussions. Taft plans to move to Oyster Bay tomorrow to confer with President Roosevelt before returning to Washington.
June 6 report that the Shah will issue a decree dissolving parliament and convening fresh elections three months hence. A general amnesty is declared, foreigners to be reimbursed for damages. Troops remain on streets. unrest continues in parts of Persia as British and Russian diplomats seek restraint.
Illinois and California figures swirl as Francis and Bailey are deemed unavailable for national roles. Lincoln coverage notes Bryan’s stance against Francis and Bell for key Democratic posts, while parkway shop restorations and labor implications loom in Iowa.
Special to The Washington Post. In Brooklyn Judge Kelly heard Mrs Combe seek alimony and counsel fees in a separation suit based on cruel and inhuman treatment. A dry goods bill twelve feet long, totaling 1800 dollars, was presented by Dr Austen L Combe's counsel as part of the case. The court reserved decision on a proposed 144 dollar monthly alimony.
Secretary Taft and Mrs Taft will close their Washington home within two weeks and move with younger son Charles to Hot Springs Virginia for the summer. Miss Helen Taft will visit the South before joining her parents in Hot Springs while Robert spends vacation in Murray Bay Canada. Mrs Taft and Charles arrived from New London Connecticut last night and the Taft household is being packed for departure from the K street residence. Mr Taft’s lease expires in October and he will not return to the K street house. Taft will depart for Hot Springs with Charles as soon as engagements permit, likely within ten days.
Special to The Washington Post Wilkes-Barre Paline 26 After riding from Buffalo to Wilkes-Barre in the tank of a Lehigh Valley passenger locomotive Rahmiller of Mauch Chunk was trapped more than six hours up to his neck in water. He nearly drowned during fast curves and a second escape occurred when the fireman fired the tank. He popped out for air as the train neared the city and received a $1 fine from Mayor Kurffen.
The Sultan of Turkey awarded Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Nicholas Longworth the first rank of the Order of Chefajat. Chelih Bey notified them at the ceremony. The order has three classes, with the first conferred on the two women, a jewel studded with diamonds and rubies. Other members include empresses and queens.
An old ad touts the Electric Line offering half hour Baltimore cars and no walking or cabs to Washington or Annapolis. Prominent fare listed at 81.25 to Baltimore and return for Sundays return trips via Pennsylvani Fairvond. Mention of the Congressional Limited and Sparta trains appears in the copy.
Private Warden Russell of Company I Twenty fourth Infantry colored was found dead in Black River with a head bruise and deep knife wound. Regiment officers pursue the murderer as troops face inspection tomorrow. Rumor says Gen Lake E Wright may visit the camp in coming days. Gen Grant could not confirm.
A several hundred strong Mexican revolutionary force attacked Las Vacas across the Rio Grande, battling Federal troops and locals for over an hour at the customs house. Fifteen attackers reported killed as reinforcements rush from Las Varas toward the town, with pursuit into the countryside and border refuge claimed. Mexican authorities in Washington notified amid arrests of supposed revolutionaries and seizures of rifles and ammunition.
Charles M Roker aged twenty began a fatal drive in a 6 horsepower touring car from his mother's apartment at 1 Riverside. He was wounded in the dash for Viright hospital two miles away. The car struck a gate and threw him, then fled toward the hospital with a physician and a servant aboard.
Representative James Sherman remains in good condition after hospital stay as talks in Washington aim to name a 1940 national chairman. Doctors report normal vital signs and anticipate possible discharge next Wednesday. Sherman plans may include hospital homecoming in Utica with reception in New York State, then July campaigning.
Mrs Mary Bogardus, former telephone operator and wife of Albert Edward Tower, seeks separation after a long trial. Supreme Court Justice Keogh indicated no settlement possible and will decide on separation rights and alimony. Mrs Bogardus asks for $1000 a month alimony and substantial counsel fees, claiming she cannot return home.
Three youths died in flood waters in Mankato Minnesota as heavy rains flooded the area. Maud Woras 19 of St Peter and Mix Seus 17 were among victims. Evy Fhier 16 also perished while swimming in a deep water area on Cornellia Street. The sisters were among several who attempted to swim to safety as the torrent rose before dawn yesterday.
In New York on June 7 the Hearst campaign claims a net gain in the recount of ballots cast in Richmond Counts. Protests over missing envelopes and ballots prompted court action. Officials indicate recount nearly complete while Hearst plans to present new evidence Monday to back claims of ballot misstatements.
Delegates struggle in a protracted session seeking a governor nominee with Kitchin leading and Horne holding the balance. Crug and Craig stalled by fear of a split vote as a near forty hour adjournment pattern dominates the convention with roving support and persistent bargaining.
Two suspects attempted a robbery of an express car on the final traction line carrying WEGW money and $1000 in jewelry near Lynch Stat run last night. Hartman of Chicago and Juan Aspatelli spotted the suspects creeping through tall grass and signalled the conductor. The guards jumped to full speed as the bandits opened fire. Nobody was injured.
Edward Wells of Frontenac New York and Miss Lule Curran were drowned on the St Lawrence River when their launch was struck by a motorboat owned by J Hewitt Morgan of New York. The craft was being trialed by Cearge Met of Clayton and Fred Rayman of Watertown. the boat cut in two, casting occupants into the water as Wells attempted a rescue.
Fifteen killed and 270 injured in a collision between an express and a freight train on the Bombay and Baroda Railway near Baroda. Passenger coaches and several mail cars were burned. Local reports list casualties and damage from the wreck.
President Roosevelt and other distinguished guests attended a private Presbyterian ceremony at Princeton Cemetery marking the burial of Grover Cleveland. A reading from Scripture, a Wordsworth poem, and a simple service preceded the interment, with relatives and officials paying their last respects in a quiet observance.
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