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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

5

Taft Faction in New Hampshire Faces Massachusetts Split

A garbled but distinct political dispute shows Taft supporters in New Hampshire clashing with Massachusetts delegates over instructions and resolutions. The text references Senator Crans and debates about nominating Taft, with implications of factional maneuvering and potential shifts in allied positions.

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Fragmented OCR Note Yields Political Filing Jumble

A garbled OCR passage outlines political planning with names and places blurred. It mentions committees and dates, referencing Empress on Corrects a vifts and a potential open head with various misread terms. The text lacks coherent events or clear actions.

District Republican rift over primaries and committee plan

District politics split as several Republican delegates withdraw from the race amid disputes with election board rules for the April primaries. Two rival tickets form a District Committee to govern the party, with Hopewell H Darneidle and Sidney Bieber figures amid the contention.

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Taft Leads Delegates as State Committees Back Taft

Taft holds a rising tally with 110 votes. last week’s gain was 32. State committees across Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, Oklahoma, and more declare for Taft, with many delegations instructed to back him at the national convention. Contested and uncommitted delegations appear in several states, while conventions set for late March plan Taft support in multiple regions including Florida, Nebraska, and Michigan.

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LONG IN BAY STATE FIGHT OVER DELEGATE VOTE

Special to The Washington Post from Boston says John D Long former Massachusetts governor and McKinley secretary of the Navy opposes instructing Republican delegates. He backs Taft but deems Hughes a safe choice. Crank group sought Long to join their slate with Lodge Crane Long Bates. Col Sidney Bigney of Attleboro vocally defies Long saying he will challenge him and force a standstill in the campaign.

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Death of Louisiana Congressman Adolph Meyer

Adolph Meyer longtime Louisiana congressman from the First District died at his New Orleans home after a six month illness from complications and heart failure. He served since the Fifty-second Congress and was expected to resume duties this week before his condition worsened. He was born in Natchez Mississippi in 1839 and served as a Brigadier General in the Louisiana State National Guard during the Civil War. Meyer’s death leaves the Louisiana delegation to decide on funeral arrangements as leaders prepare for adjournment.

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All Set Up Upon Son in Law Shot In Back At Home

Charles D Alvandres a Yonkers lawyer was shot in the back of the head by his mother in law Rebecca Cummings at Mrs Cummings home in Paterson New Jersey. Alvandres grappled with her and took the revolver, then fled through a window with it. He is in General Hospital. James Cummings, the father in law, was arrested as a witness.

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Rev G A Smith Dead After Supper With Friend in Georgetown

The Rev G A Smith pastor of Peck Memorial Chapel died early last night from acute indigestion at the Hamlin home in Georgetown while dining with the widow of his former associate and intimate friend Dr Tennie Hanlin. He was about 46, survived by his wife Agnes Kirkpatrick and three children. Smith had led Peck Chapel since 1891, helping build its edifice and institutional plant. he was noted as an energetic organizer, moderator, and clerk in the Presbytery of Washington, with deep devotion to religious and philanthropic work among the young and poor. He also engaged in Masonic activity and community services.

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Weather Conditions Report From Department of Agriculture Bureau

Readable fragments summarize a weather bulletin noting temperate conditions across regions, with references to the Rocky Mountains, Atlantic coast, and pending rain in parts. Includes scattered data like temperatures, humidity, and sunshine readings, plus notes on winds and outlook for New England and distant areas.

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Train Car Plunges Off Track at Twelfth and C Streets

A crowded Washington Alexandra and Mount Vernon line streetcar derailed near Twelfth and C streets Northwest injuring several passengers. The rear coach mounted the curb, snapped a lamp post, and partly crushed into a building corner. Passenger Wood Hantzman was bruised. others escaped with cuts as panic spread and responders arrived.

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