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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

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Harmon the Choice Pomerene Nominated for Ohio Governor

Ohio Democrats nominate Judson Harmon for governor after a rancorous convention in Cincinnati. Campbell wins the U S Senate indorsement amid fights over delegates and a split, while Pomerene accepts the nomination and Johnson secures a place among the four top electors. Delegates at large are chosen and the party backs Bryan for president.

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Connecticut Republicans Back Taft At State Convention

Connecticut Republicans endorsed President Taft at a state convention on May 6, with delegates instructed to favor Taft at the national gathering. Senators Bulkeley and Van Dyke withdrew as delegates at large and two at large were chosen from Ansonia and Stamford. The platform urged revision of the tariff and opposed monopolistic canons that raise prices of goods.

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Swanson Calls Conscience Over Wealth at Charity Conference

Virginia Governor Swanson urged wealth holders to seek a clear conscience over palatial wealth at the National Conference of Charities and Correction opening in the Academy of Music. He warned fortunes gained by ill methods will face dishonor and restitution, while President Roosevelt sent good wishes for the conference.

Virginia Ue Academy of Music Natunal Vontersace of Charities and Correction Swanson Gale Jont Maley Roosevelt National Conference of Charities and Crerection

Johnson Men For Miles In Vice Presidential Talk

Report says Johnson boom managers plan to test Democrats by proposing General Nelson A Miles as a potential vice presidential candidate with the Minnesota governor. Also note added parlor car service to Philadelphia and New York on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad leaving Union Station on Royal Blue trains at 9 am and 1 pm.

Johnson Nelson A. Miles Minnesota Miles Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Olio New Union Station and & Pan

Bodies Found in Guinness Farm Mystery May Involve Laporte Case

Nine cadavers unearthed at the Guinness farm near Laporte Ind are believed linked to a Chicago origin. Trunks shipped to Laporte and two consigned to Mrs Belle Guinness are under Chicago police scrutiny as officials pursue possible fake burial shipments and a motive in the Indiana mystery.

Chicago Indiana Laporte Express Company Ind Guinness Farm Draymen Guinness Tat Yarte Belle Guinness Antonne Olsen Vinners Thart Jennie Olson Leo Olander Ole B. Buasberg Tula Wis Budsberg Iola Taporte Rudishere Laporte Bank Laporte County

Mystery Deaths Across Ruined Guinness House

Report describes a burned house where four bodies were found, with autopsies showing murder and missing head clues. Authorities inspect basement walls for hidden remains as rumors circulate about a woman named Guinness and a possible suspect in Norway. Sheriff Smulzer orders further excavation to locate additional bodies.

Mrs. Guinness Smulzer

Lincoln Mayor Proclaims Mothers Day Movement

Lincoln mayor issues proclamation designating May 10 as Mother Day urging all men and boys to wear a white flower in honor of mothers. Residents urged to contact mothers at home and to write to those away.

Washington Post Lincoln Nebr Brown

Cardinal Logue Warns Against Divorce Evil and Prohibition

Ireland’s Cardinal Logue warns Americans that divorce abuse threatens the nation and that absolute prohibition is practically impossible. He praises President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, urges home rule for Ireland, comments on tariffs hurting Ireland, and criticizes horse betting. He also visits the White House, Senate, and House, praising Catholic institutions.

Cardinal Logue Ireland Washington St. Patrick's Rectory All Ireland United States Althugh Umi Cardinal Logan White House Roosevelt Cardinal Logue Alen America Richard Croker Eider Norway Catholic University St. Patrick's Church

Cardinal Visits Washington Views Architecture and City

The Irish primate toured the Senate and Speaker’s Gallery with Speaker Cannon and Rep. Bourke Cockran of New York. He rode in Cockran’s car, explored residential districts, and praised Washington’s distinctive architecture, calling Paris, London, and New York contrasting impressions. He found the Capitol symmetrically appealing.

Avery Senate Cennom Bourke Cockran New York Cockran Washington Paris London Capitol

Boy Stabs Five at Brooklyn Barber Shop

Special to The Washington Post reports a 16 year old boy at 107 Fulton Street Brooklyn fatally injures two, wounds three more, and slashes barber Antonio Perase and his wife. Police suspect a Black Hand link. assailant escaped after the attack.

Washington Post New York Fulton Street Brooklyn Nicola Carmello Antonio Perase Perase Frank Strafino Michael Rebonte Joseph Macero Peraso Setlang

Favors Vreeland Idea Eliminate Author Name In Currency Bill Haste

The Republican caucus favored enacting currency legislation before Congress adjourns based on the Vreeland bill but without naming Vreeland. A five member committee was appointed to perfect a bill and report to the conference next Monday evening.

House Congress Vreeland Kelfer Onie Ben Sherman New York Representativee Burton Ohio Weeks Massachusetts McKinney Illinois Knowland California A'Clortt Burton Bil Banking and Currency Committee Probaly Bih Committee On White House Easury Secretary of the Treasury Itta Se Kowler Hill Prince Consieeticut Payne

San Francisco Welcomes Great Naval Fleet Parade

Frisco hosts the Atlantic and Pacific fleets under Rear Admiral Evans as 44 ships, 300000 visitors, and a grand harbor review unfold. Governors, millionaires, and crowds fill hotels and streets while Evans directs the event from the Connecticut, marking a historic naval pageant and a city celebration.

San Francisco Bay Evans Pacific Fleet Angels Stand Robley D. Evans Telegraph Hill San Francisco Spreckles Phelan Calhoun Gov. Gillette Southern Pacific Metcalf Evan Mitlionaties Dayton Navy Department

Taft Sees Narrow Escape in Panama Landing

Secretary of War Taft and his party arrived aboard the Prairie at Colon at 8 30 in the morning. A slide of dirt and tracks after heavy rains blocked the railroad near Gatun delaying traffic for hours. Taft said he has not come to make treaties but will study possible treaties and boundary disputes between Panama and Colombia and the Jurado seizure by Colombians.

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Feud Killings Reported in West Virginia Ambush

Danville West Virginia May 6 a deadly feud escalated over illegal whisky distilleries near Philpot Henry County three men died from shotgun and rifle fire and several others wounded in an ambush at a Spencer property. Victims Samuel Shelton 25 Charles Dodson 30 James Holly 19 all shot repeatedly as relatives clash amid moonshine conflicts. four men arrested and bail set, with inquest pending.

Washington Post Danville W. Va Henry County Samuel Shelton Charles Dodson James Holly Wiliam Grover Massey Wheresborg Thomas Spencer Brothe Shelton Dogson Mas and Spencer William Massey Dodson Massey Sui Sam Shelton Cheries Dodson Joe Pan Shelton Claiborne Shelton Joe Turner Heresford Spencer Philpot Fred Spencer Shetton Spencer Yard Fae Sheilons Sherif ¢. M. Davis Mervefore Justice of the Peace John W. Carter W. H. Gravely Martinaville Commonwealth John FE. Smith

Bishop Brent Wins the Washington Diocese Election

Bishop Brent of the Philippines was elected bishop of Washington at the thirteenth annual Episcopal convention. Nine other candidates were nominated. Brent won on the second ballot with 47 clerical and 45 lay votes of 78 and 78 respectively, amid a storm over an alleged open pulpit amendment and circulated criticisms.

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