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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
35
Reported tensions within the southern wing of the Democratic camp surface as the Ohio Texas axis faces a rift over delegates. Oklahoma and other states show wavering support while names like Warner and Dickey loom in discussions about planned delegation slates and party strategy.
Analysis shows Texas Taft forces divided with regulars and reorganizers each pushing rival plans for Chicago. Oklahoma Alabama Louisiana follow with mixed delegations. internal conflicts extend to federal officers and local party leaders as Taft backing weakens nationwide.
They adopt resolutions endorsing Gen Andrew Burt and Joln Wo Patterson as delegates to the Republic convention. The Lily White faction denounces irregularities by two White members of the board of supervisors and pledges loyalty to the regular slate, objecting to attorney George T’s exclusion from rule making for primaries.
The readable parts list several individuals connected to marriage licenses or solemnizations across varied locales. Names include Wetzel, WoWitte, William H Kenn Antton, Mary, and others, with scattered references to towns and associations suggesting a column of licenses or notices rather than a single event.
Health office death log listing individuals with addresses and ages. Includes Samuel B and Wannie B Miller, 1330 Mostas. Henry and Durso references. scattered names and partial addresses indicating inpatient or home records. No coherent narrative beyond listing deceased persons and locations.
All counties in the territory endorse Secretary Taft and Silver in the Republican Territorial convention. Delegates meet near Saturday to select nominees, with Taft and Silver receiving strong support across New Mexico.
The Douma leader Dr Karavateft, head of the second Douma group, was shot dead by two men at his home in Yekaterinoslav. Threatening letters from reactionaries preceded the event, as revolutionists in Neghin torched the home of Locgi leader M Voloshky. Reports place exiled official Spridonavo in Siberia and suggest the Tambov police chief murder case influenced broader actions amid ongoing conflicts. Several speeches by William J Bryan and debates on corporate power and tariff reform frame a tense political climate, with references to Taft, Hughes, and Roosevelt in contrast to Democratic proposals for state regulation.
Cockran puzzled by Murphys move and the Tammany question as he exits the White House. Journalists press if Cochran is a Democrat today and about his frequent White House visits spurring speculation on his true mission.
Special to The Washington Post Utica March 3 19 It has been agreed by Republican leaders of Herkimer County that Douglas Bevin son in law of President Roosevelt shall be Presidential elector from the Herkimer Oneida district The Oneida County leaders will not protest against its choice Mr Robinson spends most of his time in New York but maintains a summer home in Herkimer County.
Mrs Jeannette Newman once jailed for grand larceny over $30,000 in jewelry aided in recovering most of the stolen items from her friend Mrs Evelyn Clark Bell. Detectives tracked pieces via pawn shops, recovering all but a few inexpensive items. Newman kept $1,400. Bell intends to drop the prosecution.
Berlin March 19 the allroad bill in the Prussia lower house requests about 125 755080 for developing the secondary railroad system. Planned outlay covers new lines 333 300000 cars additions double and triple tracks 15 750008 line completions 8000 000 line extensions 5000 000 car acquisitions 55000 000 reserve funds 1 30000 building local branch lines. Funds to be raised by a loan.
A vast audience in London heard leader Emmeline Pankhurst explain she was released from prison as part of a government action. The rally urged passage of the suffrage bill, with speakers denouncing liberal hypocrisy and calling for women to shape laws. The campaign fund topped 73000 pounds.
A fire drill at the ety school in Hattowity Prussia Silesia on March 19 caused a stampede as children rushed to a door that had been locked. Ten of the younger pupils were trampled unconscious while others cried out. passersby opened the door and halted the panic.
The Beit company reasserts its plan to maintain diamond prices and quote in the market despite the ongoing syndicate agreement. Yesterday the Premier company signaled ending its pact with the syndicate, a move already reflected in stock prices with Premier and De Beers shares steady today. Norway forms a new cabinet with Knudsen as premier and finance minister, Christophersen foreign affairs, and Castberg as justice minister, among others.
Rex H E Zimmerman formerly a Lutheran minister in Dickinson, Nebraska, was sentenced in the U S Court in Scranton to 30 months imprisonment and a $100 fine for sending obscene pictures through the mail. He pleaded guilty at arraignment and was connected to a pastorate after study at Gettysburg Theological Seminary.
Disobeying orders, ex-lawyer Hummel on Blackwell's Island escaped routine arrival and returned home with a private taxi. Commissioner Coggey orders inquiry into who authorized the extra voyage, while Hummel plans a quiet domestic stay before a forthcoming trip to France for health reasons.
A landslide of flames and gas explosions rocked the Kenavon suburb as the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company house released gas. Dozens believed dead or injured as boilers exploded and residents fled in panic. A Chinese laundry queue was found near the burning site amid rising prices and smoke.
Pittsburgh and nearby areas reel from sudden flood rushes cutting power and rail links. Officials warn the crest may reach thirty feet with 25 000 workers idle as homes stores and plants flood and relief teams use boats and skiffs to reach trapped residents.
Berlin reporters walk out after center politicians mock the press with derogatory terms about their race and pignity louts. They seek a proper apology, form a protest committee, and refuse to return until satisfaction is achieved.
In St Louis a telegram claiming his son was dead prompted Hartman to return from Cincinnati. He collapsed on arrival and was taken home in serious condition. The telegram later said his wife died. Lulu denied sending it and police seek the sender. Also reported is the death of Alabama Post Technical Institute student Hi Smith, who died after being struck by a ball in a game.
Reported on authority that 43 votes may back a plan to repeal a race track gambling bill. Democrats and Republicans jointly opposed the measure, with senators weighing two options: September 1 implementation or total killing. A shift in tactics saw racing interests push rural districts and new alliances form in opposition.
Reports from St Petershire dated March 19 note illness of Court Teo Tasto in Moscow with flu symptoms. It says he fell ill yesterday and may be in danger. Two physicians have left Moscow for Yaniha Poiana where he resides as his condition is reported improved by Irista son cave de counts.
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