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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented text discusses a split among delegates over Taft's position, noting opposition within the Ohio Texas Iakely bloc and possible three delegate sets. Mentions Oklahoma and Fairbanks factions, with references to Republican leadership, and uncertain results from a February meeting.
Delegates aligned with Federal officers led by Dickey and Senator Warner clashed with Taft supporters in Texas, fracturing the state party. Reorganizers and regulars contend for Chicago delegates, with Oklahoma and Alabama also showing split lines. Louisiana Lily White and other states show similar rifts as factions battle for influence and seating at the national convention.
A district convention endorses Gen Andrew Burt and Joln Wo Patterson as delegates to the Republic convention. Republican clubs adopt resolutions denouncing the Lily White faction and pledge loyalty to the regular broker Hart Patterson Raymond Gas Vis. The group laments actions by two White board members for excluding Attorney George T from excising primary rules.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names and places including Met Raine Wa Tes William H Kenn Antton and Martinsburg with scattered surnames such as Selinger Henshaw and Be Vaul. The text resembles a damaged public notice of marriages with several pairs and ages, but the data is incomplete.
Health office record notes multiple death entries with ages and addresses. Names include Hartley Covt, Cullen, George Womumby Jr, Durso, Samuel B and Wannie B Miller. Locations reference 1098 Mang Ave NW. 171 4th St NW. 32 8th St NW. Stanton Pt NE.
All counties of the territory back Secretary Taft in the Republican Territorial convention. The body meets near Saturday to endorse Taft for the presidency amid votes and political maneuvering in a turbulent campaign season.
Reports from Petersburg detail the shooting of Dr Karavateft, leader of the second Douma, at his Yekaterinoslav home after threatening letters. Rebels in Neghin torched Voloshky’s house, badly burned but his family perished. Amid global unrest, Bryan marked his 48th birthday with a large Democratic rally critiquing corporate power and tariff policy as he contrasted Democratic and Republican views on state versus federal regulation.
Sax representative Bourke Cockran left the White House and refused to discuss Charles F Muray's ouster. He said he did not know the decision and could not confirm if he was within the breastworks. Cockran frequents the White House and sparks speculation on his true mission.
Special to The Washington Post Utica March 3 19 It has been clearly 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 it is understood will not protest against its choice Mr Robinson though spending most of his time in New York maintains a summer home in Herkimer County.
Special to The Washington Post New York March 19 Mrs Jeannette Newman once jailed for grand larceny over $30,000 in jewels aided Evelyn Clark Bell to recover most of the stolen collection. Detectives traced pawned pieces at shops, yielding all but a few inexpensive items. Bell plans to drop the prosecution.
Berlin reports an allroad bill in the lower house seeks about 125 750080 for Prussia railway development. Funds cover new lines, more cars, double and triple tracks, finishing current lines, line extensions, car purchases, reserve funds, and local branch lines with the cost to be financed by a loan.
Thousands of suffragists gathered at Albert Hall and outside, with over 10000 tickets sold, to back passage of the suffrage bill. Emmeline Pankhurst appeared amid cheers, urging rights for women while speakers denounced Liberal hypocrisy. Campaign funds topped 7300 pounds as prisoners were released for unspecified government reasons.
Panic during a fire drill in Hattowity Prussian Silesia on March 19 left ten children unconscious as a locked door trapped students in a crowded corridor. Passersby freed the crowd and opened the door ending the panic. no fatalities reported.
A Mar 4 statement from Wernher Beit & Co reaffirms price maintenance in the diamond market despite the syndicate accord. Yesterday the Premier Co's termination of its syndicate pact was discounted in the stock market, leaving Premier and De Beers shares without further decline. Norway forms new cabinet: Knudsen as premier and finance, Christophersen foreign affairs, M Sele public worship, Ihre labor, Abrahamsen commerce, Castberg justice, Fousvoes agriculture, Hefige defense.
Rex H Zimmerman formerly a Lutheran pastor of Omaha Nebraska was sentenced in a United States Court in Dickinson to 18 months imprisonment and a $100 fine for sending obscene pictures through the mail. He pleaded guilty at arraignment, creating a local sensation in Dickinson where he once preached after graduation from Gettysburg Theological Seminary.
Special to The Washington New York March 19. Hummel a barred lawyer and late No 95 in Blackwells Island penitentiary made a trip to Manhattan this morning causing an investigation by two city departments then disappeared in a taxicab. He returned home after a brief, ceremonial reception with friends and prison officials. A comprehensive inquiry is underway to identify who ordered the extra trip.
A landslide set off a gas leak at the Manufacturera Light and Heat Company house in Kenavon suburb causing explosions and fires. Chinese residents fled as gas pressure surged and hot water boilers exploded. Dozens feared dead or injured while several buildings burned and investigators searched for remains.
Pittsburgh reports a sudden flood inundating basements and streets, crippling rail lines and factories, with 25,000 workers unable to work. Rivers overran tracks, ships, and plants as emergency crews use boats and skiffs to reach stranded families. Elsewhere, a 23 year old adopts a 46 year old man, and a Mount Vernon court drama unfolds as a key witness dies during testimony.
Berlin Marsy reports that newspaper men in the Reichstag quit work to protest a member who called them pigmish louts and derided the press gallery. They seek satisfaction and formal apology, appointing a committee to press the issue and vow not to return until their dignity is vindicated.
Hartman rushed from a train in St Louis after a telegram claimed his wife died in Cincinnati. He collapsed en route home, was taken to his house in a serious condition, and later learned his wife Lulu had not sent the telegram. Police seek the telegram's sender. Also: Hi Smith, a student at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, died after being struck on the head by a thrown ball in a recent game.
A midnight senate conference announced a plan to defeat anti race track gambling measures favored by Gav Hughes. Seventeen Democrats and fifteen Republicans reportedly agreed on two main options: delay to September 1 or repeal the bills outright. The move signals a shift by racing interests to push through rural districts and block betting altogether.
Reports from St Petereshire indicate illness of Court Theo Tasto in Moscow. It is said he fell yesterday and recovered tokens of influenza. Two physicians have left Moscow for Yanina Poiana where he resides to assess condition. Message from Irista son notes condition improves.
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