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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
14
A Washington and Denver influenced piece notes President remarks quoted in campaign speech. It reports reactions to Taft era policies, government ownership debates, and anti injunction planks. It highlights Republican positions and evolving party dynamics in the Roosevelts influence contest.
The narrative outlines a Roosevelt era political rally and party dynamics. It notes discussions of nominations and platform details, including calls for constitutional change and anti monopoly measures, with references to key figures and locations such as Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland. It also mentions a Democratic convention, state officers, and a plan to vote for Taft in the presidential race.
Speech fragments outline a platform on currency, labor, immigration, conservation, panama canal, pensions, and independence for the Philippines. Emphasizes federal emergency currency, labor procedure reforms, eight hour day, aliens' rights, conservation, canal completion, and anti slavery or race rhetoric amid scattered phrases.
Senator Scott and Secretary Cortelyou join Taft in New York to discuss the campaign. Booker T. Washington urges Taft to address Negro audiences, while Gen Wright and Gen Edwards arrive. Taft to Oyster Bay for talks with President Roosevelt about war department questions and party leadership.
June 6 report says the Shah will issue a decree dissolving parliament and ordering new elections for both houses, with a general amnesty and no immediate danger for refugees. Troops remain on streets, widespread disorder settled. foreign diplomats demand compensation. Rebels threaten Persia as fighting around Tabriz continues. Cossacks guard exits at the British Legation. Russia opposes intervention beyond protection of property and foreign rights.
Nebraskan Francis and California’s A Bell are linked to hopes for Democratic leadership. Reports say Bryan dismissed Francis as possible vice presidential nominee or campaign manager due to oil interests. Texas Senator Baltes was also considered for temporary chairmanship, but Bryan indicated his name reeked of oil ties. In California, Bell is backed by state Democrats as a strong chair candidate, while Bryan’s camp weighs the implications for the national slate.
Special to The Washington Post reports in New York that a twelve foot long bill for dry goods, totaling $1800, is presented in court as evidence in Dr Austen L Combe's alimony case. Counsel for Mrs Combe seeks $144 monthly alimony while alleging cruel treatment. Judge Kelly in Brooklyn special term reserved decision.
Secretary Taft and Mrs Taft plan to close their Washington home within two weeks and move to Hot Springs Virginia for the summer with younger son Charles. Older son Robert will vacation in Murray Bay Canada and Miss Helen Taft will visit the South before joining her parents in Hot Springs. The Tafts arrived from New London Connecticut around 6 pm and will pack the K Street house, which Taft has occupied since becoming Secretary of War on February 1. The lease ends in October and Taft will not return to the K Street home. Taft will depart for Hot Springs with Charles within about ten days when his engagements permit.
Special to The Washington Post Wilkes Barre Pa 26 after riding Buffalo to Wilkes Barre 260 miles in the tank of a Lehigh Valley passenger locomotive trainmen deemed impossible William Rahmiller of Mauch Chunk was in the tank over six hours up to his neck in water He faced drowning during fast runs and curves and escaped when the fireman fired the tank He popped his head above water to breathe when the train neared the city Mayor Kurffen fined Rahmiller one dollar for the incident.
The Sultan of Turkey conferred the Order of Chefajat on Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Nicholas Longworth. Chekib Bey, the Turkish minister here, notified them of the decoration. The order includes three tunics and a jewel studded with diamonds and a red and white move. Members include rulers and high-ranking nobility.
Watch Us Grow The Electric Line promotes Baltimore service every half hour on the dot with no walking or cab hiring to reach Washington or Annapolis. Fare is 81 25 to Baltimore and return on Sundays with Pennsylvani Fairvond tickets. Spartan trains exclude the Congressional Limited on one Sunday.
The Washington ro. Pire Plains N June. The body of Private Warden Russell of Company I Twenty fourth Infantry colored was found floating in Black River this morning. Bruises on the head and a deep knife wound in the side were noted. Regiment officers believe the murderer will be found and say troops will be inspected tomorrow. Rumor says Gen Lake E Wright may visit camp soon. Gen Grant would not confirm.
Hundreds of Mexican revolutionists attacked Las Vacas across the Rio Grande from Del Rio. The assault aimed at the customs house lasted over an hour, with fifteen said killed. Federal troops and locals resisted. rebels retreated into border chaparral. Mexican reinforcements rushed to the scene. authorities in Washington notified.
Charles M Roker aged twenty attempted shooting this afternoon in his mother’s apartment at 1 Riverside. He was found dying in a 6 horsepower touring car and rushed to Hood Viright hospital two miles away. The car struck a kerb and sent the lad fleeing as the vehicle kept going to the hospital.
Representative Sherman remains in good condition in hospital after conference here. Doctors report stable vitals and no immediate health obstacle to possible hospital discharge next Wednesday. If well, Sherman plans to host a homecoming reception in Utica before a campaign restart, with a national chairman selection in Washington, then potential surgery in fall.
Mrs Mary Bogardus formerly a telephone operator and wife of Albert Edward Towers the millionaire and yachtsman seeks separation in a Washington Court. Justice Keogh ruled no settlement yet and will decide if Mr Towers should provide support and alimony. Mrs Bogardus asserts she deserves 1000 a month plus her lawyer fees while her husband offered about 7000 dollars.
A flood in Mankata Minnesota yesterday claimed three lives: Miss Evy Fhier, Maud Woras, and Mix Seus, all youths from St Peter and Mix. The trio reportedly went bathing in floodwaters on Cornelia Street. Phler and Worlds figures were noted as missing after attempts to assist them.
Hearst campaign officials report a net gain in the recount of ballots cast in Richmond Counts. Protests question 20 ballots and the missing envelopes, while inspectors tally results. Hearst to present evidence in court Monday to support assertions of ballot irregularities.
The Democratic state convention neared a decision with Kitchin maintaining a slim lead while Horne kept the balance. Delegates endured a forty one hour continuous session that stretched into night as supporters bounced between Craig and Kitchin, fearing votes could shift if a break came. The scene centered on balloting results and possible outcomes for governor.
A failed express car robbery near Tynch Stat last night ended when observers Hartman from Chicago and Alton Juan Aspatelli spotted the fleeing would be robbers. They signalled the motorist, causing the bandits to flee. No injuries reported and the bandits escaped.
In Lawton New York on June 1 Edward Wells of Frontenac and Miss Lule were drowned when a launch was struck by a motorboat on the St Lawrence River. The vessel, owned by J Hewitt Morgan of New York and being driven by Cearge M Met of Clayton and Fred Rayman of Water Town, broke in two. Wells tried to rescue Curran but both occupants disappeared as the bow sank.
Fifteen people died and 270 were injured in a collision between an express and a freight train on the Bombay and Baroda Railway near Baroda. Passenger coaches and mail cars of the express train and several cars of the freight train were burned. Local officials report the disaster as a major railway accident with substantial loss of life and injuries.
The funeral at Princeton Cemetery honored Grover Cleveland with a simple private service. Roosevelt and other distinguished guests attended as the casket was lowered after readings from scripture and a Wordsworth poem. A brief prayer and burial rites concluded the private ceremony at the Presbyterian home and grave.
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