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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
5
Newell Sanders predicts Tennessee will cast 22 of 24 votes for Taft with Henry Clay Evans as vice president. The Tennessee Republican convention scene is recounted with tension between regulars and Scowlnow faction, lines drawn over leadership and strategy.
A damaged report describes a Tennessee state convention clash with federal officeholders and party leaders, detailing threats, arrests, and police intervention. It portrays businessmen and professionals protesting national party control, alleges misconduct by Evans, Hale, and Sanders factions, and notes armed guards and chaotic seating amid a Taft faction struggle.
Remesenta the William B McKinley of Huneig reports strong confidence that Speaker Cannon will be chosen by the Republican National Convention for president. He says Cannon's chances were never better and cites delegates from Timors determined to support him at Springfield.
Seven of twenty three Kings County Democratic executive committee members signed resolutions opposing Senator Patrick H McCarren at Astor House New York. Led by Tammany Hall figure Charles F Murray the revolt charges McCarren’s leadership, citing four straight defeats for the party under him and signaling battles in upcoming primaries with several signers holding city posts.
Indiana Republicans gather in Indianapolis for the state convention with Beveridge Hemenway Overstreet Chaney and other leaders arriving. The key governor candidate race dominates early talks as temporary chair Overstreet prepares the keynote address and speakers include Reverse Hemenway Hanly and others. Delegates to Chicago will be chosen to instruct for Failbanks for President with nominations set for Thursday.
Representative James T Lloyd of Missouri, head of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, met Mayor McClellas in a social visit. He described the political situation as favorable and predicted Democratic gains in the next House, focusing on Missouri, Minnesota, and other Mississippi Valley states.
Massachusetts Republicans stage a heated state primary to shape the Chicago delegation. Taft supporters say they will win twenty five of thirty two delegates with unpledged proponents claiming twenty nine, while at least fifteen Massachusetts delegates are assured for Taft in Chicago. Contests rumble in Second and Sixth districts with fervent campaigning.
The International Banking Corporation celebrates the opening of its Connecticut avenue branch with a handsome new lobby and a separate ladies department. Incar manager J Selwin Tait and assistant Norman Bester head the branch, with Hagner Quintard and Painter among the staff. Delegates Todd and Quinones were elected to the Republican National Convention, while Valdiieso and Gomez Brown seek to attend without pledged instructions.
An advertisement claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offers pure kidney liver and bladder relief with no habit forming drugs. It asserts a sworn purity statement with each bottle and offers a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY with an information booklet.
Perry Talbert, a swallpox watchman, and officer Showalter pursued James Short cotored after an afternoon dispute at a pest house. Short, 111 Quander street, allegedly attacked with an oyster knife, leaving Showalter with a compound arm fracture and injuries to the ankles. Short was taken to Providence Hospital and jailed on two assault charges plus disorderly conduct.
Charles Shore forfeited $20 collateral rather than answer gambling charges after a Sunday arrest in a hotel poker room. The information lists Shore and companions amid a poker game when officers interrupted, funds were seized, and Baere was arrested with witnesses for the government.
The Tenth Indiana district convention nominates Edgar Crumpscker for Congress by acclamation, marking his sixtyeth nomination for the office.
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