Southern Field Survey Shapes 1908 Democratic Talents
A regional review spells out how Texas and Missouri figures like Culberson Bailey Folk and Stone shape party prospects. It notes potential candidates including Williams Howell Smith Rayner and Wilson, with Parker guidance looming over the White House calculus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Congress
Texas
Culberson
Mr. Bailes
New South
Iowa
Kanmes
Old New Eugland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wovernor
Bailey
Reather
Mulwouri
Souther
Tennessee
Gov. Folk
Missouri
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Falk
William Joel J. Stone
Senate
David
Rowland Francis
Francis
Stone
Whamp Clark
John Sharpe Willams
Missisippi
Bacon
Clay
Messie
Hoke Smith
Clark Howell
Georgia
Rayner
Maryland
Carmack
Overman and Simmons
North Carolina
Beckham
Kentucky
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
White House
Makera
Mr. Roosevelt
Dewey Underway Tow Toward Philippine Station
The United States floating dry dock Dewey, en route to the naval station at Olongapo, Philippines, arrived at Las Palmas February and left Saturday in tow of colliers Brutus Caesar and Qiseler and the navy tug Potomac. It will call at Gibraltar.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
United States
Dewey
Naval Station
Olongapo
Philippine Islands
Caesar
Qiseler
Potomac
Gibraltar
Recruits for the Navy Reach Newport Training Station
The cruiser Columbia arrived from Hampton Roads with about 400 seamen apprentices for the Newport naval training station. The boys were assembled at Norfolk in recent weeks and will undergo health inspections and quarantine before mixing with other recruits. The Columbia then sailed back to Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Itoestal
Washington Post
R. L
Craser
Columbia
Hampton Road
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Columbie
Hampton Roads
Guards Outshoot Army in New Orleans Contest
In a shooting contest at the State range in New Orleans the First Troop of Cavalry National Guard defeated a picked U S Army squad 360 to 309. Troops used carbines while the army used rifles at ranges of 100 to 300 yards under Lieut W E Bennett and Capt W S Hero.
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New Orleans
Lomiajane
National Guard
Thia City
United States Army
W. EB. Bennett
Hero
Senate Democrats study fate of Hepburn-Deliver bill at informal luncheon
Nineteen of the Senate’s thirty three Democrats met at Senator Newlands home to discuss the rate bill. They signaled support to pass the Hepburn-Deliver measure unamended, while Bailey’s proposal to strip courts of power to grant temporary injunctions drew limited backing. Debate will resume this week with McCreery and others set to speak as Republicans seek broader court review limits.
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Bailey
Senate
Newlands
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
Tillman
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Meters Morgan
Teller
Berry
Clarke
Arkansas
McEnery
McLaurin
Taliaferro
Mallory
Bacon
Carmack
Paniel
Gorman
Gearin
Clark
Montana
City
Morgan
Gotso
Tillman Hag
McCreery
Fire devastates paper box shop at 224 Fourteenth Street
A fire early yesterday in a stable at 224 Fourteenth Street Northwest, occupied by George F. Hilton, caused about 5000 in damage and left Charles Johnson in critical condition at Emergency Hospital. The blaze destroyed stock and machinery of Capital Paper Box Company on the third floor, with insurance covering the loss. A herd of horses was rescued as stable staff and drivers fought to save animals, and an unusual scene included a cat and five kittens perishing among the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Street
George F. Hilton
Charles Johnson
Aleo
Johnson
Alttlag
Aneonscleur
N. Metcalf
Capital Paper Box Company
J.dwin Chapman
Florence Williame
Pierce Street
Brigins
Lawmakers Move Toward Review Provision in Transport Bill
House supporters focus on a review provision, near agreement on Knox substitute section five as the amendment base. It allows challenging Interstate Commerce Commission rulings in circuit courts and requires railroads to deposit the rate difference during final adjudication. Senator Spooner favors a similar, more detailed amendment likely to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreery
Kentucky
Messrs. Elkins
Spooner
Lodge
Foster
McLaurin
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Courts
Lodge Wil
Raynor
Senate
Weil
Knox
United States Circuit Courts
Commission
All Show Animation Contestants Hustle for Votes and Coupons
Contestants in the Post piano race respond to published standings by redoubling efforts to win the valuable prizes. Capt Beers smiles as rivals vow to run harder in the final stretch. Linthicum Institute and Washington Canoe Club lead their pack, while the Spanish War Veterans’ bazaar boosts renewed campaign energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Beers
Washington Canoe Club
Truck D
Linthicum Institute
Awift
Strai
Appeal for Statehood Telegram Campaign Hits Oklahoma
Hundreds of telegrams were sent from Oklahoma and Indian Territory urging immediate statehood. Messages targeted President Roosevelt and Congress, sent by commercial bodies across cities and towns detailing a push for swift admission as a state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Washington
Oklahoma City
President Roosevelt
Congress
Indian Territory
Territories
Statehood bill crisis tests Speaker Cannon and insurgents
Widespread protest floods Washington as Republicans clash over joint Statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, with Speaker Cannon under pressure to align with the Senate. Insurgents refuse compromise, aim to minimize pro conference votes, while telegrams to the President urge support or restraint amid party unity threats. A Ada telegram protests alleged railway rate concerns and urges Statehood to aid schooling for 150,000 elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Cannon
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
House
Ada
Forscoth
Statehood
H. L. Campbell
Chatman
Ade
Commercial Club
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Superior Merit and Cures
The advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior in merit sales and cures. It cites testimonials over the past two years and asserts the medicine purifies the blood cures eruptions and humors, strengthens the stomach and builds up the system, dispelling fatigue and restoring strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
No Woman Involved in Fatal Rock Attack Near Georgetown
Detective Hess said no woman was involved in the Saturday night clash between Joseph Evans and James Nally near Georgetown. The long-standing feud led to a rock strike in Cleveland Park fracturing Evans’s skull. Evans was treated at Georgetown Hospital in weak condition while Nally was detained at the Seventh precinct. Continuous fights have occurred between the two men since last summer at a city resort.
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Georgetown
Betwen
Joseph Evans
James Nally
Evans
Hesa
Hess
Cleveland Park
Aitl
Georgetown Hospital
Nallyta
Sevanth
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted as Universal Cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for digestive troubles affecting stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims dramatic life improvements and even credits the product with influencing world progress, urging immediate use to restore digestive efficiency and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Napoleon
Waterloo
Beat
Saengerbund Sings Well in Last Evening's Washington Concert
The Saengerbund at the National Theater offered a strong program with a trained men chorus, a 32‑player Marine Band orchestra, and two visiting soloists from Washington. Henry Kander directed the concert featuring soloists Miss Frieda Stender and Mr. Van Yorx, with notable encores and polished chorus numbers including Juengst and Xander selections. The performance highlighted refined vocal technique and instrumental interplay, drawing praise for tone, enunciation, and interpretive artistry.
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Washington Ssengerbund
National Theater
Marine Band Orchestra
Cantilena
Washington
Henry Kander
Gridiron
Gaengerbund
Zamypa
Xander
Vanpoucke
Theadolste
Frieda Stender
van Yorx
New York
Misa Stender
Mr. van Yorx
Mina Stender
Fred C. Mayer
Aleta
Salvatore Marchesi
Magengal
Iris
FontenaiHes
Clay Speaks
Juengst
Misa Irene Dieterich
Thideity
Ernest Lent
Weber
Mrs Booth's Condition Denies Breakdown Report
Special to The Washington Post from Mont Clair New Jersey March 18 reports spread that Maude Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America had broken down from overwork. Commander Ballington Booth says she is not seriously ill. She fatigued from a long journey in an open car en route to Lockport Indiana where she spoke last night but recovered to attend a Chicago engagement. A telegram from Mrs Booth in Chicago says reports are unfounded and she is feeling much better.
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Washington Post
Mont Clair
N. J
Ind
Chicago
Child Dies After Stove Fire Burns Two Year Old
Two year old Thomas Parren died from severe burns after his clothes caught fire near an open hearth in the kitchen. The incident occurred while his parents were away, his mother receiving facial and hand burns while attempting to smother the flames. He died at Casualty Hospital around five to six o'clock after treatment. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
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Thomas Farren
Casualty Hospital
Thomas Parren
Rosedale Street
Adiy
Police to Escort Body Lieut Moore Honored Officer
In an open letter Maj Sylvester announced the death of Lieut James A Moore. He praised Moore as diligent honest brave and trusted by superiors and community. A funeral detail of two captains four lieutenants six sergeants and thirty-two privates is ordered in Moore's memory to assemble at 1 20 p m tomorrow at Twelfth and H streets northeast under Capt T B Amiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Maj
Sylvester
James A. Moore
Lieut. Moore
T. B. Amiss
Twelfth
Arrest of Nelson Walker for Lard and Money Robbery
Nelson Walter, a one legged man, was arrested by Patrolmen Lee and Sanford after leaving L A Poole’s store at 217 Tenth Street Northwest with ten ten pound pails of lard, an ulster, two salts of clothes, and 345 in money wrapped in a firm billhead. He claims to be from Foggy Bottom and will face court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Walter
Walter
Lee and
Sanford
L. A. Pools
Tenth Street
Three Hurt In Accident As Horse Backed Vehicle
Mrs J W Rudd the little daughter and Mrs McEl downward were nearly crushed when a horse became unmanageable and backed onto the pavement near Fifteenth and C streets southeast. The child was kicked under the animal and Mrs Rudd tangled in front wheels. All three lost consciousness and were rescued by two witnesses. Mrs McHidowney escaped with minor bruises. They were treated at a drug store then sent to the Gorge Washington Hotel.
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J. W. Rudd
Ttle
McEldowney
Fifteenth
Rudd
Weather Summary From March 18 1906 U S Department Report
Weather conditions report from March 18 1906 notes widespread precipitation in the Middle Rocky Mountain region Southwest and interior valleys with snow in the plains and rain along the plains. Fair weather continues in parts of the southeast while rain and snow are forecast for the Lake region Middle Atlantic States and New England. High pressure stays in the Upper Missouri Valley with persistently low temperatures east of the Rockies. Winds along the coasts shift and storm warnings appear on the California coast via Eureka. Temperature readings and sunshine statistics are listed for various hours and cities.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Angier
Rocky Mountain Region
Interior Valley
Rocky Mountain
Iowa
Nebronka
Kansas
Musouri
Tennensum
Arkansas
Ohio
Lake Region
Midde Atlantic
Middle Rocky Mountain
Missouri Valley
Atlantic
Lake
Rocky Mountains
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
Poutherst
West Gulf Coast
Mutngas
Grand Banke
California
Eureka
Maxhaum
Miniman
Should Get a Hearse Conductor on Georgetown Line
Conductor John of the Georgetown electric car made a quip after a middle aged woman on board misread street signs. As the car neared Thirty third street she said she wanted Rock Creek Cemetery. He signaled the motor man and whispered a punchline implying she should ride to the chapel.
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Georgetown
John
Pennsyivenls Avenue
Fifteenth
Thirty Second Street
Thirty-third Street
Rock Cree Cemetery
Chultary
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Paper Box
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Tulea Florense
Charity Hospital
Ebrense
Nally
Saengerbund
Sunday Post
Sy Mail
Lansburgh & Bro
Silk
Seventh Street
Nelson Walker
L. A. Poole
Ulster
Bucklen
Asheville
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Atlantic City
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Berton
Mans
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Clayeane
Davenport
Golo
Teaver
Nyen
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Nebr
Omebi
Pittsburg
Louis
St Paul
Misa
SpringBeld
Peter Grogan
Manufacturing Department
Massachuecttts Avenue
Christian Xander's
Tomach Bitters
Malle
National Capital
Sanders & Stayman Co
F St
N. W
Percy
Ave
PSN Smamtomt
Haas &Co
Popular Tailors
Avende
G Street
Champignon
A. Gollins
J. DE Moll & CO
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Munyon
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