Unfamiliar Opera Selections Shine At Washington Concert
The Wasmete Choval Society presented a program of art music in two parts, featuring works never before heard in the city. The performance, conducted by Hammer, highlighted strong chorus work and notable soloists, with occasional orchestral flaws and a vigorous display of dramatic singing and Norse drama pieces.
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Wasmete Choval Society
Heinvich
Rolkte Boden
New York Missions
Washington
Walter Humphrey Basso
Mem Rs Ff
Tors
Af Rumber
Emis
Sigurd Joreal
Hammer Arthur S Mayo
Low
Antil
Funeral Directors Firms Listed In Local Notice
A fragmentary funeral directors advertisement lists firms including R. F Harvey's Sons and W. R. Speare with undertaker and embalmer services at 940 F Street N.W. Other names such as Sardo and Sergeon appear in the damaged text among general listings of funeral directors and embalmers.
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R. F Harvey
Ron Tit
Nem Ae
W.R Speare
F Street
N. W
Mats Osa Ann
WM. H. Sardo & Co
Tunfral Dirtars
S. Sergeon
Tammmany Not For Cerns er New York Mix Deader
A garbled OCR style list mentions New York political figures and a convention, noting Ken Yok as a potential candidate for president and referencing Guy Chanler and others. The fragment references a newspaper claim about a deal and lists numerous names with varying local affiliations.
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New York
Charles FP Murpis
Lew Stuyvesant
Thaneny
Ken Yok
Oace
Vu Denver O
Guy Chanler
Pacry Man
Health Office Record Reverts to IX in May 4
A health office record lists numerous individuals with addresses and ages ranging from 2 days to 83 years. Names include Roblex, H Pletchen, Margaret Flesekher, Amanda Snillan, Joseph Carroll, Catherne Winheld, Pietre Giardiaa Wis, Josepning Denton, Walter Coleman, John H Henderson, Mabel H Gade, Roy Morntrn, Ina Henderson, Infact of William Vo and Pailce H Greer. The document records durations such as years or days and notes a reversion to IX on May 4.
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Roblex Bse
Iokr
Margaret HO Flesekher
Amanda Snillan
St Ne
George F Huiter
Henry Rack
Longtgiow
Joseph Carroll Casualty Hospital
Catherne Winheld
Pietre
Giardiaa Wis
William Vo
New Jersey GOP Uninstructed Delegation Chosen for Chicago
At Trenton on May 5 the Republican State convention named an uninstructed delegation to the Chicago national convention and rejected a Taft Roosevelt split. Six candidates vied for four at large seats including Fort Murphy Wriggs Kean Briggs and Ward Baird with Murphy favored for VP. The platform praised Roosevelt and called for tariff protection and strong American industry.
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Trenton
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Guy Frankln Murphy
New Jersey
Franklin Murphy
Delpites
Gayo Fort
Gevs
Johny Wriggs
United States
Kean and Briggs
Ward Baird
Comarn Rtate
Murphy
Tnited
John F. Dryden
Dryden
Hudson County
Magan
le Seafy
Afty
Dulegates
Rotherham
Art
Asa Francis
Morrisham
Amerea Induseries
Guy Murphy
Dkgate
Cima
Wwee
Kemn
Briggs
David Baird
Seltor
Groves Cleviland
Georgia Republicans Split at Two Conventions
In Georgia the Republican party split into rival factions over delegate allocations. One faction backed Blodgett and Brown as alternates while the other named Blodgett and Wimping as delegates, with Themis King as a noninstructed candidate to Congress. National delegates chosen included J B Gaston and Josenere. A separate ninth district convention elected RoE Waight and FON Lider as delegates to Chicago and instructed them for Roosevelt.
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Atlanta
Ferth
Istich Reid
Chango
HK FP
Onal
Roosevelt
Gaston
Gaines
JoSnenre
Nelson Thy
Croker Refuses Visit to U S Before Election
Dublin May 5 report says Croker denies plans to visit New York to influence Democrats before the presidential vote. He mentions not visiting the United States until after the election and possibly spending winter in the South. He supports Brian as a good President but warns Roosevelt's nomination could win.
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Dublin
R Hard Croker Im
Miemies
New York
Democrats
Nen Tark
Brian
Rooseelf
Lewis Mixouta
Democrati
Europe
Ireland
Complaint to Foraker in North Carolina Negro Republic votes
Report from Raleigh May 5 says North Carolina Negro Republicans allege they were frozen out in over thirty counties and at the Greensboro State convention. They claim at the door it was called a Lily White affair and appeal for sympathy and aid from Indiana Iowa and Mississippi Negroes to gain recognition in the national convention.
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Bpecei
Washington
North Carolina
Taft Delegates Chosen at Alabama Republicans Meet
In Birmingham Ninth District convention delegates were elected for the national nominating convention. Postmaster Carton introduced a resolution urging Taft for the presidential nomination and State Chairman Thompson and President Roosevelt were endorsed. Joseph Montgomery of Birmingham was named a delegate.
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Birmingham
Ala
Carton
Taft
Steete
Joseph Montgomery
Roosevelt
Thompson
Dr Reyburn Opposes Seating Delegates Excluded by Negroes
Dr Robert Reyburn Republican national committeeman from the District of Columbia says he will vote against seating any delegation elected by conventions that excluded black voters at the Chicago convention. He cites Senator Chandler’s question about Taft delegates and urges that colored Republican voters be represented.
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Reyburn
Gates
Robert Reyburn
District of Columbia
Chandler
Chicago
Taft
Reybern
Johnsons hopeful delegates push Johnson in Denver race
Senator Smith of Maryland predicts an uninstructed Maryland delegation to Denver and urges Southern states to adopt the same plan for a winner. Rep Leake says Johnson can carry the South and Northwest, while Bryan risks losing votes. Maryland may send an uninstructed slate to back a likely nominee.
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Smith
Maryland
Denver
Gov Johnson
Minnesota
Eugene W Leake
New Jersey
Johnson
Bryan
John W Smith
Unc
John A Johnson
Leake
Northwest
South
Bemer
Marylid
Qaid
Jin
Iya
Marylound
Alabama delegation asked to declare support for Johnson
A telegram from A G Smith a leading Alabama politician active in Johnson clubs urged members of the Alabama delegation in Congress to state where they stand in the presidential race. The message said We are going to carry our state for Johnson and asked for their position. Several lawmakers were considering how to respond.
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Alabama
Congress
A G Smith
Johnson
Taft Wing Loses Ticket In Alabama Nomination Battle
Montacbury voters and state officials clash as the Taft wing fails to certify nominees for the coming general election. The Davidson wing defeats Taft by a narrow margin, amid Roosevelt administration opposition and questions over party emblem filing and state primary law.
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Montacbury
Frank N . Tahan
Davidson
Republican Party
South Carolina for Bryan Delegates Vote for Bryan Pledges
Special to The Washington Post from Columbia South Carolina reports that 24 counties instructed delegates to vote for Bryan at the state convention. The convention has 332 members, 177 instructed for Bryan and the rest largely instructed. resolutions in remaining counties endorsed Bryan.
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Spetial
Tre
Washington Post
Columbia & CO
Forts
South Carolina
Denver
Bryan
Tne
Merobers
Tman
Grady to be promoted to Congress in Cochran seat
New York Senator Thomas F Grady, retiring from the legislature, will be promoted to Congress to replace W Rourke Cochran. The decision was announced with authority in Tammany Hall, and Senator James Frawley is also to go to Washington to succeed Francis Burton Harrigan.
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Mayo
Thomas F Grady
Congress
W Rourke Cochran
Hugh Authority
Tammany Hall
James Frawiey
Washington
Francis Burton Harrigon
Bailey for Vice President at Texas Democratic Conventions
Dallas and other Texas county conventions overwhelmingly instruct Bailey for vice president while supporting Bryan for president. Most counties adopt resolutions and name delegates favorable to Bailey. a few Dallas gatherings condemn Bailey.
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Dallas
Bryan
Senator Bailey
Bailey
Jerome Defies a Judge in Grand Jury Case Over Minutes
New York May district attorney Jerome refused to file the grand jury minutes with the Court of General Sessions insisting the order was unlawful. He testified in his own defense before Commissioner Hand and charged conspirators sought to ruin his reputation by using the minutes and a convicted murderer for influence. Franklin Pierce defended the committee case as Jerome pressed for access to the 1908 grand jury records.
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Washington Port
New York
May
Jerome
Rocalsky
Court of General Sessions
Thomas F Ryan
H H Vreeland
Hand
Rosalsky
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
Jewitt
Shearns
Dewitt
James W Osborne
Pierces
Mr Jerome
Mr Puerce
Inveigh Against Lynchings by Methodist Bishop Derrick
Norfolk scene centers on the quadrennial address by Bishop William Benjamin Derrick urging a nationwide crusade against crime and lynching. He condemns mob violence and calls for white and Black unity to restore peace and uphold lawful punishment.
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Norfolk
General Conference
Africian Methodist Church
William Benjamin Derrick
Derrick
Gaines
Georgia
Tymhing
Connecticut Republican delegates pick Taft favor at Hartford convention
The Connecticut Republican state convention opened with Rev De J. Luther of Kimty College delivering the temporary address and briefly adjourned to tomorrow. Delegates largely support Taft, though a contest exists over electing Ketley and Brandegee as delegates at large. A protest poster of Gov Hughes appeared near the hall.
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Hartford
Connecti
Tolmpersow
Chicago
de J. Luther
Kimty College
Taft
Ketley and
Brandegee
Lage Cull
Gov Thuches
Taft Gains Four in Kentucky Delegations
May 3 in Frankfort Seventh district Republican convention selected delegates for Taft II. Hristos of Scotts nominated for Congress Bowling Green. May fifth district Republican convention instructed for Taft Monroe. Fourth district Republicans met electing delegates for Taft.
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Prankfort
Taft II
Hristos
Scotts
Congress Bowling Green
Taft Monroe
Latta Arniston
Republicana
Taft
Fifth district Renollians hold two conventions at Rock Hill
In Rock Hill two conventions chose delegates to the national convention. One faction backed Fairbanks but did not instruct. Fri Masse of Lancaster and George A Watts of Rock Hill elected as delegates. The other faction named W E Boykin of Camden and Thomas Foster of Gaffney with Taft instructions. In Elizabeth City the first convention instructed for Taft and named Harry Skinner of Greensville and Wheeler Martin of Williamston as delegates with alternates Frank G Paul and C R Pugh.
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Renollians
Rock Hill
Lancaster
George A Watts
Fairbanks
W E. Boykin
Camden
Thomas Foster
Gaffney
Taft
Washington Post
Elizabeth City
William H Taft
Harry Skinner
Greensville
Wheeler Martin
Wiliamstow
Frank G. Paul
Washington
C R Pugh
Manteo
Acting Head of City Bank Sees Bond Market Rise
New York official says bonds should find ready buyers if well handled. Vanderlip, returning from Europe, notes improved U S finances and a stronger market for good bonds. He mentions central bank talk and cites the Pennsylvania Railroad bond sale as evidence of demand.
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New York
Europe
Frank 4
Vanderlip
James Stillmen
Paris
Folxa
Btatec
Wate
France
Wes
Imest
Alqageny Maes
Vjermany
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvanis
Puble
Navy Officer Promotions and Assignments in 1905 1908
Orders issued to naval officers include promotion and commissioning details for Rear Admiral WS Comift and Commander BH Higgins with dates in 1905 and 1908. Assignments cover executive officer duties, navigator roles, and various naval positions, alongside homeward and foreign movements and ship deployments to Mare Island, Guantanamo, Norfolk, and Key West among others.
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BH Higgins
Navy
Durell
West Sirginia
Oy Stanor
New Jersey
C H Fivber
Cmre of Naval Itelligence
Navy Department
Washington D
R Earle
Valne
T Tacrant
Home
Wall
E H Campbell
Panther
United States Naval Hospital
Mare
J L Euart
Montena
G Crafton
Navy Yard
Norfolk
RT Scott
Maryland
Hetty Green 18 Stung At New Plaza Hotel
Special to The Washington Post May 5. Hetty Green moved to the New Plaza Hotel paying $0 a day for a suite on the second floor. She observed gum machine like devices dispensing postage stamps and learned she could invest by depositing a picket to receive two 5 cent stamps but was told there would be no change. The suite hosts Mrs Green and her daughter Sylvie. Syvie Green was rumored to be engaged to Mathew Astor Wilks, a grandson of John Jacob Astor, a claim denied by those in the know.
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Washington Post
New York
Hetty Green
New Plaza Hotel
Mrs Green
Mrs Greens
Damnmir Sylia
Train in ditch after washout near Sparksville injures riders
A passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line derailed in a washout near Sparksville injuring several aboard. Engineer Benes Humphrey of Washington and Conductor Harvey Paul were badly hurt. one passenger sustained injuries.
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Seymour and
Mat
Baltimore and Ohio
Sparksville
Earl
Benes Humphrey
Washington
Preman
Harvey Paul
Capt Charles B Tanner Resigns After 45 Years Service
Captain Charles B Tanner chief of the division in the office of the Secretary of War resigns effective June 11 after forty five years in government service. A native of Pennsylvania he began his army career with the Delaware Volunteers and rose from sergeant major to first lieutenant before serving as aid de camp and later clerk of class I in the War Department. He attained the rank of chief of division by 1907.
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Charles B Tanner
Tanner
Pennsyvania
Better Delaware Volunteers
Miz IM
War Department
iVisun
Roosevelt Overrules Exile Move for Col William F Stewart
President Roosevelt rejects the push to exile Col William F Stewart from the army. A Port Grant abandonment in Arizona is noted as a potential inquiry target pursued by Senator Rayner of Maryland. The request cites Mrs Stuart, a Pinkney descendant, seeking details on the delay of a court of inquiry and the War Department’s cited reasons remain unprovided.
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Roosevelt
Wiliam F Stewart
Port Grant
Arzona
Senaty
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Marland Hoa
Stuart
Willan Penkney Whyte
William Pinkney
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Cone
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Cai Sowart Padedtarh
U ' Im
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