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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
19
Report outlines Democratic tensions over vice presidential prospects with Harmon and Bryan as focal points. It notes Republican strength concerns, key regional reactions from Ohio, Indiana, and the Middle Atlantic, and Democratic hopes to prevent a split vote while appealing Black voters and independent factions.
The Nebraska Democratic convention lauded William Jennings Bryan as ideal citizen and endorsed his presidential nomination. Delegates approved a platform calling for railroad reform, anti watered stock measures, postal savings, an eight hour day, and government control of emergency currency. The body also chose Felix Hale and other delegates to the national convention with James Dahlman stepping aside as state committeeman.
Senator Lodge defends Massachusetts independence in delegate selection for the Chicago Convention. He notes intrastate conventions express opinions without binding delegates and rejects binding instructions, while reiterating support for Taft. He cites past actions and emphasizes the right of constituents to influence delegates.
The Democratic State central committee met in Indianapolis on March 5 to arrange the March 25 state convention. They plan to focus on state issues with tariff reform and distrust of trusts, likely endorsing Kern, while many county groups favor John Wern for vice president and expect the state body to instruct for him.
The St Regis New York pledges perfect construction, matchless equipment, and top management to satisfy guests. It notes a massive investment yielding a veritable hotel marvel with affordable living costs, offering rooms from a few dollars daily and upscale options, with restaurant prices on par with first class hotels.
The Republicans of Iowa's Eighth Congressional District elected John V. Harvey of Leon and T N Abbott of Creston as delegates to the national convention in Chicago and instructed them to vote for Secretary Taft. Rev Dr Swallow very ill Harrisburg Papar reports the Prohibition candidate Silas Swallow is seriously ill at his home with typhoid pneumonia.
A Colored Campaign Vigilance Committee in Washington plans to block Taft for the Republican nomination and back Fairbanks or La Follette. They condemn Roosevelt and argue anti redress for veterans while demanding recognition of colored delegates at the Chicago convention.
San Francisco reports the cruiser South Dakota awaiting Magdalena Bay for target practice and delivery of mail and supplies for Rear Admiral Evans fleet. Relief and Fortune hospital ships join Atlantic fleet. Surg Stokes reports to Evans. Abarenda and Brutus to be repaired for coal and supply runs. Caesar to carry submarines to Pacific and circumnavigate South America.
At Annapolis Maryland on March 5 severe discipline was imposed on cadets for leaving academy grounds and for misconduct. John W. Dusoe of Gadsden Alabama and Hichami E Trione of Kittanning Pennsylvania were reduced in rank and placed on probation with diploma withhold until September. Kevin Ho Camphill Jr of Avattay Maryland and Hugo Who entered St Louis were deprived of summer leave, restricted to grounds, and placed on probation. Tripp Campbell and Koehler received demerits and loss of summer leave, restricted to the academy and ships until after the prairie cruise with probation for continuation in the academy dependent on conduct.
Orders issued by the War Department end the submarine defense school at Fort Totten on August 7 and transfer instruction to the Coast Artillery School at Fort Monroe. The torpedo board organized on September 14 will be dissolved at the close of the current school year.
Gen Bell, chief of staff, authorized extra monthly pay for Philippine scouts. Enlisted men who qualify as expert marksmen receive $1.00 more per month, sharpshooters get 50 cents, and rparksmen get 30 cents, provided they remain in the Philippine scouts.
President Roosevelt received a cablegram from Shanghai praising the American Association of China for supporting Wilfley. Murray Warner reports the message from Shanghai noting high gratification at the action and expressing strong approval.
Army orders announce promotions and duty changes among Coast Artillery Corps officers including Capt Conrge Ho Penrose at Fort Manoa and First Lieut John Alden Degen. Several officers receive station moves to Fort Totten Chicago and San Francisco exams and leaves of absence are approved through March 1968.
Fragmented text details detach duty assignments for naval officers including Lieu Townsend and warrants G Crofton and G Neumann, with ship movements such as South Dakota and Magdalena to navy yards. It also includes an aside about a tonic for nerves and stamina.
Herman Ridder, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, charges the paper trust stifles competition and inflates costs by controlled shortages. He cites prearranged bids, restricted supply, and covert information networks across several mill groups to justify a looming paper famine and higher prices for newsprint and other papers.
A historical dispatch discusses party affiliations and editorial pressures amid rising paper costs and shipments to Cuba, Argentina, Japan, and domestic shortages. It notes tensions between publishers, consuls, and officials, with references to political figures and campaign dynamics impacting newsprint supply and pricing.
Hughes argues against race track betting at a North Board of Trade dinner. He cites the state constitution forbidding gambling and contends voters must resist being ruled by gamblers while supporting constitutional fidelity. Charles Landis nominated by Republicans in the Ninth district and Farigike endorsed for the presidential nomination.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a political stalemate involving a senator named Cima and a figure Ware. The read material mentions dates in June and a Gary Walther name. details remain unclear due to garbled printing.
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