J Orief Over Stevens Services Appreciated In Tokyo
News of the death of J Durham White Stevens in San Francisco reached Tokyo late last night. Reports from Princy Ito and dispatches confirm the tragedy. Officials and missionaries express deep grief, viewing Stevens as a loyal advocate of Japan and Asia policy, with strong American influence in the Far East. The shooting in Whan Chang led to his death after an operation disclosed grave wounds. The Japanese consul and doctors were present at the bedside.
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Tokyo
J. Durham White Stevens
San Praneiaco
Ito
O'Brienasta
Stevens
Korea
Japan
Young Men
Kristian Association
Seoul
Armerca
Far East
Maur
Chang
SS Pranels
Atlantic Cit
Chan
Chun
Mospltal
Washington
Durham
White Stevens
Joseph I,porter
Justice Department
Porter
San Francisco
Stevens Thay
Pokyo
Count Okuma
Russia
Durham White Stevens
Korean Council of State
Multiple Military and Civil Obituaries Parade through Washington Area
Obituaries and funeral notices dated March 1908 list deaths of Col. Rates, Allen Hate, and others, with service details and interment locations. Entries mention U S Grant Department, Loyal Legion, and memorials at Arlington and Washington area cemeteries, with dates and funeral arrangements.
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Lay
Col. Rates
Souis Church
Sobogton
the Loyal Legion
United States
Columbia
Ray
Washington
Allen
U. Army
Ait Muir
Fourteenth
Intarment Femoters
Artington
Virginia
Wooultu
Vals
MV Xforn
Ee Vedter
Broan
Jesunn City
Fla
Samuel K. Rown
Northeyes
Henry
M. Jaeger
Gom- Founy
In Memoriam for John Bergh Shehen by His Devoted Mother
A brief memorial item honoring John Bergh Shehen, departed son, with a line from his mother expressing love and remembrance. The fragmentary obituary notes the母’s enduring devotion and the family’s sorrow at his passing.
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John Berghshe
Stevens Death Follows Diplomatic Figure Shot
Stevens, former secretary of legation in Tokyo and adviser to the Japanese regime in Seoul, died after abdominal injuries from a shooting. Chang, the alleged shooter, faces murder charges as details of Stevens career and Korea tensions are recalled.
Licensed to Marry in a List of Names
A register shows multiple intended marriages with names and ages including Leon Corell 20 and Ida Fretler 28, Francy Ellind Tarly 22 and Annie Kelly 20, Adolphus Miller 35 and Nettle Castle 25, plus other pairings such as John Michsra Willow Washington and Ida Neal 27, and Hester Carpenter 21 with Defear Till 22, reflecting a local notice of marital intentions.
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Leon ¢. Corell
Ida H. Fretler
Francy
Ellind Tarly
Annie Kelly
B. Gibbons
Adolphus A. Miller
Nettle B. Castle
B. Gordon
Robb
Hannah West
W. T. Brooks
Thmas Robinson
Elizabeth Mitehaigs
Alonzo J
Health Office Records Of Various Ages And Addresses
Reparied to 2% p. m. March 25 listing individuals by name age and address. Entries include Krauss 78 P st nw Elizabeth Ticker 0, Mabel Sherwood 92 2244 st EW, McMorrly 28 Ky aves st, Edgar Laws 35 pl ow, Tolman 2 Frances at nw, Van Sivek 88 Albemaria, Reed 72 1332 Columbia road, Guin 73 948 28th st nw, Busey 67 2918 Atwood nw, Purinton years 1923 T st nw, Blackwell 5 mos 1186 five st nw, Patrick 20 anys St Anite Infant Agg Joseph Bean 2 days Providence Hospital, Cullinane 2 days 301 Het pw.
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Eawin Krauss
Elizabeth H. Ticker
St. Sw
Mabel L. Sherwood
St. EW
Farah TD. McMorrly
Ky. Aves
Edgar Laws
Frances
Tolman
Gertuds A. van Sivek
Albemaria
Cyrus J. Reed
Columbia Road
John Guin
28Th St
Charles J. Busey
Atwood Ave
Anoin E. Purinton
T St
Dan'l B. Blackwell
Five St
Joseph Patrick
St. Anite
Joseph Bean
Providence
Manrico J. Cullinane
Earthquake Shakes Mexico City With Two Strong Aftershocks
Mexico City reported two severe earthquakes today. The first at 4 50 p m lasted four minutes twenty eight seconds with little property damage but walls and ceilings cracked. The second at 9 17 p m caused more cracks and frightened crowds, telegraph service briefly interrupted. Scientists attribute resilience to the city resting on ancient lake bed and note similar lingering swaying in the tremors.
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Mexico City
Mar
National Observatory
Boy Returned After Year With Gypsies
Leonard Allen, thirteen, abducted by gypsies near Middletown in August 1906, was found in Fall River Massachusetts. He endured starvation and mental decline before his mother Mrs. Mary Allen secured his return with detectives aiding the gypsies’ arrest. The boy’s health gradually improves as he recovers at home.
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Washington
Middletown
Leonard Allen
Mary Allen
Polles
Stanley
Fall River
Mass
Duke's Tailor Loses Suit Over Faulty Service
Special to The Washington Post reports in New York on March 26 that Justice Conlan set aside as illegal the service of summons in a suit by James F. Hannigan, assignee of James Cavanaugh, to recover $2,000 from the Due de Chaulnes. The process server mistook Baron Louis de Conde for the duke, and the judge’s ruling ends the action since the duke is in France.
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Washington Post
New York
Justice Conlan
Ilegal
James F. Hannigan
James Cavanaugh
Due de Chaulnes
Theodore
Coulan
Baron Louis de Conde
France
Governor Guild improves at bedside report
Massachusetts shows improvement in Gov. Guild's condition after a restless night. Dr Frederick B. Winslow said the governor's status was better tonight than yesterday. In Osborne Kansas delegates Landis and Benton were chosen to represent the Sixth District at the Republican national convention and instructed to vote for Taft.
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Boston
Mass
Taft
Osborne
Kans
Charles W. Landis
Dls I. Benton
Sixth
Ready Post Educational Contest Pictures on Sale
Pictures Nos 28 to 85 inclusive are now available by mail for 17e. A number of copies include Nos 1 to 85 and cost 13e by mail. Purchases can be made at the Post office for delivery and collection.
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Tom Post
Navy Suppression Alleged on Battle Fleet Criticisms
A Washington Post special report says a senior naval officer claims a long standing policy of silencing criticism of battleship construction and equipment. He cites Evans and the general board, notes open turret failures, calls for hearings, and reveals suppressed testimonies and cost estimates to fix turrets and armor across the fleet.
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Washington Post
New York
Admiral Evans
Department
General Board
Senate Naval Committee
Naval
Capps
Sims
Fleeta
Georgia
Senate
Admiral Sims criticizes ship defects and testing limits
The article reports Commander Sims faulting German battleship program practices, noting raised armor belts to protect waterlines, potential weight issues, and repeated defects in multiple ships. He claims officials censored testimony and delayed rectifications despite years of official reports.
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Bellerophon
Admiralty
Nak
Sims
Beit
Armor Belt Debate on Naval Armor Placement
Secretary Metcalf released Admiral Evans's report on battle ship armor belts amid Atlantic fleet voyage talks. The discussion centers on eight inch belts and whether shifting waterline protection higher improves defense and how casemate armor and coal affect vulnerability in sea battles.
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Metcalf
Evans
Pacific
Evans Asked to Delay May Day Fleet Arrival
Special to The Washington You from San Francisco reports a request to delay Admiral Evans fleet arrival to May 5, a primary election day. The fleet reception is split between state officials and local society, with a stag dinner at the Norman Grill. China prepares harbor hosting for the American battleship group with Oni Fung as preferred port.
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Washington
San Francisco
General Fleet
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Evans
Gov. Gillett
Metcalf
Admiral Evans
Fairmount Hotel
Peking
China
Sieet
Admiral Sah
Foreign Board
Oni-Fung
Woo-Sung
Seventh district Democratic convention endorses Harmon for governor
Springfield Ohio March 28 The Seventh district Democratic Congressional convention instructed its Denver delegates to vote for Bryan for president and endorsed Jud son Harmon of Cincinnati for governor O E Duff of Madison County for Congress against Gen J Warren Keifer James Johnson and M Ganta named as national delegates and a State primary recommended to choose a United States Senator candidate.
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Springfield
Ohio
Democratic - Congressiona
Denver
Bryan
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
O. E. Duff
Madison County
Congress
J. Warren Keifer
James Johnson
M. &. Ganta
Broward Seeks Senate Seat As Millen Likely Appointee
Florida Governor N B Broward announces candidacy for the United States Senate in the coming Democratic primaries. No appointment has been made to replace late Senator Bryan, but it is generally believed W H L Millen of Jackson County will be named. In New Jersey, the State Democratic convention to select delegates for the national convention will be held in Trenton between April 20 and 24, with no decision yet on delegation seating.
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Adqara Remey
Admiral Clarke
Oregon Fame
Sims
Missouri
Navy Department
Congress
Department
Senate Naval Committee
Hale
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
N. B. Broward
United States Senate
W. J. Bryan
W. H L. Millen
Jackson County
New Jersey
New York
Taft and Evans Lead Brownlow Delegation at Nashville
A Tennessee Republican assembly at the capitol declared for William H Taft for president and endorsed H Clay Evans for vice president. Nathan W Hale was named national committeeman with W L Wade as supreme court nominee. Delegates at large elected include E W Hilary R M Haggard W H Buttrum and Newell Sanders. Factional splits linger over instruction to the Chicago convention.
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Nashville
Tenn
Mer
Wiliam
Taft
H. Clay Evans
Nathan. W. Hale
T. W. Wade
Smithville
Wage
BE. W. Hilary
Henderson County
R. M Haggard
Wayne County
W. HL. Buttrum
Scott County
Newell Sanders
Hamilton County
H. Clay Beans
Brownlow-Oliver- Austin
Troosevelt
America
Friends of Protection
Republican Congress
Rhode Island Republicans Elect Delegates At Free Convention
The first Republican State convention in the eastern U S to elect delegates to the Chicago national nominating convention met in Providence. Delegates at large were chosen: Andrew J Currier Cumberland Alexander C Crumb Westerly Ezra Dixon Bristol and John Fletcher Providence. The platform praises Roosevelt and endorses tariff revision. The convention declined to instruct delegates on a presidential candidate.
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Providence
United States
Chicago
Andrew J. Currier
Cumberland
Alexander C. Crumb
Westerly
Ezra Dixon
Bristol
John Fletcher
Roosevelt
Congress
Republican Party of
Rhode Island
Palmer
Cranston
Charles R. Brayton
Iowa Democrats For Bryan Control State Convention
Iowa Democrats for Bryan in Cedar Rapids today controlled the state convention. The platform recast the Nebraska plank and endorsed Bryan for president. Delegates at large included Claude Porter Jerry Sullivan E J Dunn and C F Duncombe. Duncombe defeated Gen Weaver on the second ballot. Chairman Miller said he would not seek re election. New Yorkers organize for Taft with headquarters at 170 Broadway.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mur
Wanlam J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Claude R. Porter
Centerville
Jerry. E. Sullivan
Tres Moines
E. J. Dunn
Mason City
C. F. Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Duncombe
Gen. Weaver
Miller
State Central Committee
From Inn to Hotel St Regis Sparkles with Quiet Luxury
Dr Johnson praised inns for happiness found in taxern. The St Regis New York defies sensational reports with no tawdry display rather wealth of beauty and harmony. Ordinary Americans can enjoy elegant rooms at 4 dollars daily, with bath 5 dollars and higher rates for suites. The restaurant’s success adds to the hotel’s prestige.
Delagates and Conventions Timetable for Chicago Rally
The Republican National Committee reports no delegate conventions held in 28 states and 6 territories including DC. Conventions must be called and advertised by April 16 with delegates chosen by May 18, and all credentials due by May 27 to form the convention temporary roll. Secretary Elmer Dover began notifying state officials of the looming deadlines.
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Republican National Committee
Chicago
District of Columbia
National Committee
Elmer Dover
Republican National Commitee
Interests anti Hughes and wealth shift in Albany meeting
Charles E Hughes won formal endorsement for the Republican nomination from Albany Republicans and Independent voters, with Gen Stewart L Woodford leading the Hughes League. Woodford warned of limited funds, noting financial interests in New York favor Taft, and argued wealth may not nominate Hughes this time.
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Woodford
Taft
Albany
Charles E. Hughes
United States
Hughes League of the United States
Stewart L. Woodford
Brooklyn
Gen. Woodford
New York City
Hughes
Tillman to Take a Rest After Ill Health Informs Statement
Senator Tillman, in Columbia, says health is improving slowly and doubts organic trouble. Dr Babcock reports progress, while family and physicians urge a longer rest, and Tillman reluctantly agrees to consider the request as Washington session looms.
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Columbia
S. C
Tillman
Washington
Babcock
Tilman
Taft Brother Claims Early Victory On First Ballot
Horace Taft, brother of Secretary W. J. Taft, predicts his sibling will win on the first ballot as a guest in Asheville. He notes Taft School leadership, cites regional support from New England and various states, and discusses educational work while surveying conditions in the South.
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Washington
Asheville
N. C
Taft
W. J. ‘Taft
Horace Taft
South
Taft School
Watertown
Gonn
New York
Hughes
Indiana
Fairbanks
Ilinois
Cannon
Pennsylvania
Knox
Isfer
New England
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Thos. A. Costello
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W. H. Walker
Fifteenth St. N. W
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Japan Art Company
G Street
Eeaasaesesen
Dover
Anti-Hughes
Henry M. Hyde
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Saturday Evening‘ Post
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Philadelphia
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Washingtom
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