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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1908

Page

15

Funeral Directors and Undertakers Listed with Moderate Prices

A fragmented OCR page lists numerous funeral directors and embalmers in Washington area addresses. Names include SPEARE, THOS A COSTELLO, FRANK GEIER SONS, ZARHORST, LEE, WRIGHT CO, COMLEY Florist designs, and Shaffer Florist. Mentions modern chapels, livery services, and moderate pricing for funerals and embalming services.

Harvey Evbalmens R. Speare F Street N. W Verything PRANN Modern Chape Lincoln Sergeon Thos A Costello Frank Geier Geo P Zarhorst Tmbalmpr Tast William Lee aé@ Chalmer Commodians Cenata Iim Penunylowa John P Wright CO Clater Wight

Gray Supporters Rally in South and West Delegations Shift

Democratic campaigns center on Judge Gray as South and Western delegates edge toward proportioned loyalty. Reported sentiment splits with Bryan forces, predicting a Denver convention battleground. Gray’s backers claim he is not seeking office. hopes rest on instructed delegates shaping the party’s path.

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How Fight Now Stands in National Democratic Effort

Totals show 672 delegates instructed for Bryan and 210 for Gray with 3 uninstructed, 66 undecided. Alabama faces a possible primary fight. Johnson forces seek to print governor’s name on ballots, while Bryan remains a household name amid Minnesota and Massachusetts confusion over candidacies.

Gray Bryan Ryan Alabama Johnson Minnesota Massachusetts George Fred Wiliams Tom & Johnson Cleveland

Johnson’s Minnesota Governor Backed by Democrats for 1900 Denouncement

Frederick B. Lynch, Minnesota Democratic treasurer, urges support for Gov John A Johnson as a Democratic nominee capable of winning nationwide. Letters and Johnson clubs mobilize volunteers across states, with Lynch arguing a Johnson victory would unite factions and advance reforms amid the Cordage Trust fight and reform measures in Minnesota.

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Hotel Fire Horrors Sweep City Ledge Rescue Feats

A disastrous hotel fire trapped guests on upper floors as flames roared from windows. A New York visitor and others escaped by climbing ledges or leaping to safety while firemen battled embers and smoke. Dozens feared dead in the blaze, with casualties reported among occupants and bystanders as authorities assess the ruins.

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Taft Men Expect Avowal in Roosevelt Orbit

May 2 1904 New York report quotes a Roosevelt ally fearing a formal avowal may come soon The Sun notes boosters of Secretary Taft and the Republican push for his nomination discuss when President Roosevelt will make a public statement The dialogue includes questions about timing and expectations.

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Artist Pays Fine After Suburban Disorder Charge

Albert Herter, noted artist, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being arrested in the Shirts section near a Washington subway stop. He paid a $10 fine after Magistrate Stewart announced the penalty and Herter stood at the clerk’s desk to settle the matter.

Albert Herter Struan Jefferson Anthony Capone Rang Sud Terter Abu Co Dawn Herter Fider Saul Ferien Magisvile Stewert Herter

Two Killed After Wedding in South Columbus

Police probe into a double homicide in a foreign colony area of South Columbus follows the discovery of two men, Ba Muldenan and Swmba Pont Basht Bulganiine, dead after a wedding celebration. George Polootoso, acting as interim for police, is detained along with four others. one body was found on a porch outside Moldewan lad, fresh from Formanian wedding celebrations.

Columbus Ohio Ba Muldenan Pont Basht Bulganiine Ovsteds George Polootoso Poi

Death of Randall H Ludlow Son of Gen Ludlow in Plainfield

Randall H Ludlow dies in Plainfield at 33 while visiting a friend’s home. He is described as a New York lawyer and a noted sports figure with ties to the University of California and the Lambs Club of New York. The death is attributed to a rare heart disease with valvular congestion.

New York Spe Washington Prat Plainfield Randall H Ludlow Benjamin C Lugiow Ludlow Californi Lambs Club

Pastor Dies in Pulpit in Germantown

The Rev Watson, pastor of the Halsey African Methodist Episcopal Church in Germantown, collapsed in the pulpit while preparing to preach. A graduate of Oberlin College, he previously led the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church conference in Washington.

Washington Winie Phiadelphia Watson Wister Halsey

Pastors Advise Race and Diners in New York Dinner Controversy

Richmond editorials recount Southern ministers condemning social equality and interracial marriage at a New York dinner. They emphasize the Negro’s social position in the South, criticize the New York discussion, and defend whites as friends while urging moral restraint. A Virginia editor notes continued belief in racial separation and cautions against demagogic pressure. A sociologist cites Mendelian views on intermarriage, predicting persistent racial types and partial reversion to original traits across generations.

New York John Witelell Negra Inairginia Thundan Richmond JW Slaughter Pam United States America Hocsugat Amerc

Directors Named for International Travel Cheques

A list of directors and names appears in a historical notice related to traveling international cheques. The roster includes Mitton E Ailes Heorge F Buff Charles J Bell Henry Hurt Henry Blount John A Kasson and several others, with multiple variations and potential OCR errors in the transcription.

Mitton E Ailes Heorge Buff Charles J Bell Henry Hurt Henry Blount John A Kasson John McLean Samuel Burdett Clarence F. Norment Ted Carry Myrone Parker William Wi Coates Joseph Paut Abert Dorman Albert M Read James F Rees William J Flotcher Ward Thoron Henry W (Lather Frank A Vanderup Vientat Prager John Wilkite James M Green Henry A Willard Jean Ko Herrelt Joseph Wright

American Security and Trust Company Notice

Northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvana Avenue references a banking institution and a location marker for a public notice or business action. The fragment implies a real estate or financial filing tied to the American Security and Trust Company.

American Security 4Nd Trust Company Fifteenth and Pennsylvana Avenue

Vanderbilt seeks funds for hospital endowment drive

Mrs Vanderbilt requests private donations to raise capital for the Clarence Barker Memorial hospital at Biltmore. The endowment will be given to the village of Biltmore by George W Vanderbilt and his family, in memory of Clarence Barker of New York, uncle to George. Society members from Biltmore and the Biltmore estate have contributed, with help from local clubs and All Souls Church.

George Woo Vanderbilt Clarence Barker Hillmore the Bays Club All Souls Church

Methodist Conference to Convene in Baltimore May Next

Baltimore Md May 2 The General Conference of de Muthad 4 Epiacoral church the governing body will assemble on Pier Hal for its quadrennial session at Woodch on Wednesday morning next The lay delegation includes Governors Gor J Trank Want of Indicia and Gui IW Tioh of Kansas Senator Dolliver of Iowa a number of Congressmen judges college presidents and other leaders in profession and business locally noted.

Baltimore Pirie Woodch Ernors Indicia Gui IW Tioh Kansas Serath Dolliver Iowa Mm Professioi Business

Beveridge to Spend Summers in Massachusetts Estate

Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana will spend summers in Massachusetts after purchasing a top North Shore estate formerly owned by General A P Rockwell. He and his family will move here after the Washington season ends, the residence located along the coast near Manchester by the Sea about five miles from the palatial Estilo.

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Thomas Dolan Loses a Son in Tragedy

Nathan Brooke Dolan eldest son of Thomas Dolan president of the Tinted Gas Improvement Company died this morning at 7 o clock after returning from a shooting trip. He was a member of the Philadelphia Country Club Corinthian Yacht Club Racquet Club and a devotee of automobiling owning racing machines.

Operallo Washington Philadelphia New York Rere Nathan Brooke Dolan Thomas Dolan Tinted Gas Improvement Company Ems

Foraker Meeting in Borplk Va May Session

A garbled report notes the Foraker group in Borplk Virginia planning a formal May meeting. It mentions leaders, delegates, and the annual conference, with references to registry and treasury roles.

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Charity Workers to Meet in Washington Area Conference

A meeting of charity workers is planned with key figures including Horlioms and Swans. The gathering will discuss society efforts, with discussions on Catholic groups and Jewish charities, and include affiliates from Pan hk and local branches.

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Friends Help Paul Park Incident

A reader letter describes repeated health issues after coffee and anxiety that progressed to gastritis and digestion problems. The author credits Postunm food with relief and notes long standing stomach trouble. A fan asks if the letter is genuine and if others consider similar experiences.

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