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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

37

Nomination Battle Sparks Fight Over Harmon and Bryan

The article reports on Harmon and Bryan as contenders for the Democratic ticket with factions in Ohio and the Middle Atlantic weighing their chances. It notes Southern voters and Negro support influence, and mentions reactions from party leaders in Cleveland and Denver as the campaign heats up ahead of the convention.

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Bryan's Hero and Democratic Platform Endorsement

The Nebraska Democratic convention delegates Bryan as ideal citizen and urged unity to nominate him for president. They backed Poe's tax and banking reforms, eight hour workday, and antitrust measures, opposing tariff and railroad favoritism. The meeting also chose Felix Hale over rivals for national delegate at large, with James Dahlman stepping aside as committeeman.

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Lodge For Fair Deal on Taft Delegates in Massachusetts

Senator W Murray Crane urged Massachusetts to send delegates to the Republican national convention unbound by instructions or resolutions. Senator Lodge, a Taft supporter, says he will vote for Taft in Chicago if elected delegate and stresses Massachusetts independence of delegates from binding instructions while allowing expression of public sentiment.

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Indiana Democratic State Central Committee Convenes

The Indiana Democratic State Central Committee met to plan the March 25 state convention. With Bryan likely to be endorsed and frame the national platform, delegates will focus on state issues including tariff reform and distrust of trusts. County conventions favored John Wern for vice president, signaling likely instruction to endorse Kern if he is not endorsed locally.

Indianapolis Democratic State Central Committee Bryan Indiana Liie John Wern Kern

St Regis Hotel Promises Comfort and Moderation

An article extols the St Regis New York hotel for perfect construction, superb equipment, and excellent management. It touts a moderate cost of living with rooms from $4 daily, private bath options, and parlor suites from $12, noting restaurant charges align with other first class hotels.

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Two Iowa Delegates for Taft Eighth District Nominates Harvey and Abbott

In Creston Iowa on March the Republican voters of the Eighth Congressional district selected John V. Harvey of Leon and T N Abbott of Creston as delegates to the national convention in Chicago and instructed them to support Secretary Taft. Rev Dr Silas Swallow of Harrisburg Pa is seriously ill at his home with typhoid pneumonia.

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Colored Campaign Vigilance Committee Targets Taft Nomination

A Washington session of a colored Campaign Vigilance Committee plans to block Taft for the Republican nomination at Chicago. They will back Fairbanks or La Follette and oppose Taft, citing Roosevelt policy toward veterans and the Brownsville affair. Delegates from several states are to be elected and recognized by the party at the convention.

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Hospital Ship and Fleet Support for Evans Fleet

San Francisco reports a naval movement as South Dakota waits for Magdalena Bay drills and the fleet receives mail and supplies. Relief and Fortune join the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Evans at San Francisco. Surgical officer Stokes reports to Evans and the Armanda and Brutus prepare for coal and supply duties. Caesar will carry submarines to the Pacific and voyage around South America.

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Punishments For Middies At Annapolis

At Annapolis five first class midshipmen receive severe penalties for leaving academy grounds and for misconduct. John Woduse, Hichiami Trione, Kevin Campbell Jr, Hugo Who, and another student face demotions, diploma withholding until September, demerits, and confinement to grounds or ships. Tripp, Campbell, and Koehler lose summer leave, receive reprimands, and go on probation pending good conduct and a prairie cruise outcome.

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Submarine Defense School Closed at Fort Totten

War Department orders discontinue the submarine defense school at Fort Totten New York at end of the school year. Instruction in submarine defense to be moved to the coastal artillery school at Fort Monroe Virginia. The torpedo board organized in September will be dissolved after the current school year.

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Rates pay by marksmanship in Philippine scouts

Gen Bell, chief of staff, authorized extra monthly pay for Philippine scouts who qualify as experts, sharpshooters, or marksmen. The payment ranges from $159 to $0.30 per month depending on the level of marksmanship, contingent on continued service in the Philippine scouts.

Bell Army Philippine Scouts

Chinese Association Praises Roosevelt Action on Wilfley

President Roosevelt received a cablegram from Shanghai stating the American Association of China is highly gratified by his action sustaining Wilfley. Murray Warner reports the message from Shanghai expresses strong approval of the move and goodwill toward U S policy in China.

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Army Orders for Promotion and Assignments

Army orders list promotions and assignments across corps including Coast Artillery and Infantry. Names such as Capt Conrge Ho Penrose First Tex Willam and First Lieut John Alden Degen appear with postings to Fort Totten Chicago and St Paul Minnesota. Leave of absence and extended training leave are noted for several officers with dates and duty stations referenced.

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Naval Orders and Movements Mixed With Health Advice

Fragmented orders list naval officers and ratings with dates May 9 1907 and discharge notes, followed by vessel movements including Helena and Rose, from Ware Island to Magdalena Bay and San Juan. The piece ends with an unrelated health advertisement touting tonic benefits for nerves, digestion, and stamina.

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Paper Trust Hit Hard by Publishers Association Chief

Herman Ridder, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, accuses a paper trust of stifling competition and inflating prices by coordinating mills and suppliers. He cites prearranged bids, secret information bureaus, and mill shut downs to create artificial scarcity and raise newsprint costs. Evidence is requested by Attorney General Bonaparte to prove unlawful restraint in the paper trade.

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Bryan Not a Democrat in 1% Export Debate

Fragmented copy reads about Bryan’s political stance amid era concerns over paper supply and costs, noting Democratic alignment and campaign dynamics. The text references exports of newsprint to Cuba, Argentina, Japan, and pricing figures from mill and paper trades, with a focus on party labels and campaign strategies during a tense period.

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Hughes Replies to Black Plea on Race Track Gambling

Hughes defends opposition to race track betting at a North de Board of Trade dinner. He argues for adherence to the state constitution which forbids gambling on race tracks, asserting the people and constitution must guide the state rather than gambling interests. Charles Landis was nominated by the Republican delegates of the Ninth district for the Methallo Congress. The resolutions endorsed Vice President Faribaugh for the presidential nomination.

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Deadlock Over Senator Cima SC Ware 7 ay Beadlocks

A garbled report notes a political stalemate involving Senator Cima and Ware 7 ay Beadlocks. Names and actions are unclear but suggest a stalled effort or vote at a regional level.

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