Turmoil Over Bryan Delegates In Massachusetts Convention
The Massachusetts Democratic state convention selected four leaders to represent the state at the Denver convention while nullifying a binding resolution for Bryan. George Bred Williams of Dedham, John B Moran of Boston, Major Jom Wo Cougidti of Fall River, and Tunkel A Doherty of Westfield were named delegates at large with alternates named. The Boston Platform emphasized the Bryan contest and party unity as the central issue, with ongoing debate over the selection of delegates at large and instructions from the convention.
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Bryan
Massachusetts
Boston Way
William J Bryan
Altreigh
Degates
Denver
George Bred Willars
Dedlam
Jobn B Moran
Boston
Magor Jom Wo Cougidti
Pall River
Tunkel A Doherty
Westfield
Alternats
FP Kane
Tawrenes
Wolimivenport
Hughes Loses a District in twentieth Congress race
Report from the Twenty-fifth Congressional district convention notes no resolutions instructing Lee as delegates. Brackett of the village and former Representative Thitauer of Gloversville were mentioned, with lingering support for Speaker. Other party figures remained cautious about backing Cyrus Durer and Joins Rani.
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Speeta
Washington Rose
Saratha Y Way
Lee Mitional
Jory
Ffth
I Wm Thitauer
Gloversville
Sant
Brek Tis
New York Prete
Lirtauer
Imnon
Cyrus Durer
Rani Norsly
Bobble of Political Platform Pivots at Faneuil Hall
The text outlines a broad reform platform including anti discrimination measures, tariff policy for revenue, free trusts through regulation, and taxes. It advocates government guarantees for bank deposits, a Treasury surplus loan with interest, postal savings, and an independent foreign policy with Philippine leadership in arbitration and disarmament. It stresses states rights, constitutional checks, and a push for direct Senate elections. Delegates in Massachusetts at a convention chose four delegates for Denver, with a compromise on instruction plank within the resolutions committee.
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Tion
Treasury
Philippines
Laas
Cay
Supreme Court
United Staes
People
Parcela Gost
W Waterway
Public Works
United Party
William J Bryan
United State
Faneuil Hall
William Jennings
Committee On Resolutions
Massachusetts
Denver
Longworth to Discuss Forins on May Seventh
Representative Nich ls Ponawatt announces an upcoming speech by Longworth to stump for the Pop plan fleet led by Gay War. The event aims to influence the fall election, with Longworth expected to respond to a message from Mr 1neworth and a report accompanying it. No speeches are planned in the Coleg district.
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Pop
Gay Wart
Longworth
Alice
Wyoming for Taft Party Meets at State Convention
At the Wyoming Republican state convention delegates were instructed to vote for Taft and Sherman with nominations for Trent, Mondeli, and Warren discussed. If Brooks and Burk were chosen as delegates, their roles could influence the outcome.
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Lunder
Max
Wyoming
Nates
Trent Wo Mondeli
Resyni
Snfos
Bork
Warren Representat
Wancell
Johnsons Manager Denies 102 Delegates at State Convention
Minnesota report states Johnsons campaign crew splits over delegates for the state convention. Managers claim opponents will not reach 102 delegates, plan to attend Saturday sessions, while some fear a separate convention may be called if plans fail. Local committee members warn of counter efforts and potential reorganization.
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Johnson
St Lal
Wom
Soriows
MI T
Kalla
Politcal Afar
Bryia
Caiintin Senetuy
Bryan
Morgan Talks Optimism on Amertcan Manical Crisis
In a May 7 interview, Morgan said the situation had ameliorated and that recovery was imminent. He noted public health was excellent and optimistic about progress toward ending the crisis.
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Morgan
Tely
Margan
License Granted For Marriage Amid Sunset Groom and Bride
A brief notice records the licensing of a marriage between a groom and bride, with names obscured in the OCR. The event is presented in a formal church or county courthouse style, noting consent and readiness to wed as per local regulations. The fragmentary text confirms a license issuance and intended ceremony details within the jurisdiction.
Health Office Record From May Notary Entries
Fragmented OCR notes list various individuals with ages, dates, and local locations. It mentions hospitals, residences, and potential public health or administrative records including ages from teens to elderly, with scattered monetary figures and months. The legible items include names partially, places like Port, St, and references to notary and health office contexts.
Threats to Mayor Spark Death Trap Plot Involving Letters
A wave of anonymous threats to mayoral safety prompts police caution in a case linking a Laporte deputy sheriff to violence. Investigators chase elusive suspects while coroner reports detail distressing confessions and family tensions linked to Mrs Belle Guinness and the Guinness household. News from Waupaca and Philadelphia outlines threats, confessions, and a mysterious letter seeking cash deposits to secure a marriage alliance.
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Laporte
Mack
Jennie Gison
Ask Helgelein
Mansfield
Guinnes
Helgelein
Guimmess
South Dakota
South Dakota Farmer Atoter
Philadelphia
Sinc J
Waupaca
Wis
Cal Petersen
Belle Guinness
la Porte
Petersen
T Hive
President Roos Attends Conference Banquet in May
Trebinanel hosts a statewide conference honoring governors as President Roos plans to attend the May 13 banquet at the New Willard. Attendees include the Vice President, Cabinet members, Speaker Cannan, Senator Gallinger, and many Congress members. Also invited are prominent university presidents and officials from Minnesota and other states.
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Trebinanel
Roos Relig
Tht
New Willard
Board of ‘Trade
Cannan
Gallinger Chamain
Senate District Committee
Smith
House
Congress
Washington
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Johnson
Imd
Janes J HI
W Gerdsen
Ifo
Coreman Street Earh
T Lidley
Yile
James B Angell
University of Michigan
Edmund J James
University of Was
Cyrus Northron
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia
Jacob Gould Schurman
Corne
William H . Faunce
Brown University
Playground Fund Grows With City Donations
The Washington Playground Association reports broad support from citizens including Mrs Anna Wokingan and Rudolph Kauffmann with multiple gifts ranging from 0 to 19 dollars. Also noted is a Chicago report stating Mrs John Alexander Dowie was awarded 400 dollars by pricers for the late Zion City founder's personal property. the total estate was about 1200 dollars and Dowie’s widow share was one third.
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Firmnen
Washington Plasgrounds Association
Anna Wokingan
C Rugg
Rudolph Kauffmann
Laneburgh & Bro
James H Biogett
Hannah Y Terkes
Charles
Glover
Gene Russel
Harding
John Joy Eden
Thomas Jc Robertson
Newcomb
Robert Reyburn
WL Rodgers
Helen Rodgers
W Oh Yer
Dowie
Chicago
John Alexander Dowis
Zion City
Probation Prisoner Held After Probation Violation
Leshie Trum, four then held as a fugitive from justice at the House of Intention, arrested yesterday on petit larceny charges after failing to report as ordered by Juvenile Court. Previously, he faced multiple cases and a dismissed charge against a clergyman following a grave accusation.
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Leshie
House of
Intentian
Cinean
Bane
H Topp
le Laces
Clerryman
Jude Irwin
Copp
Death of J. M Cheairs in Washington and Columbia travels
John Marshall Cheairs died at Providence Hospital at age thirty after ten days illness. He arrived in Washington seven years ago as private secretary to Representative L. P. Padgett, a role he held until his death. His body, with his mother and uncle, was conveyed to Columbia for burial.
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Ness John Marshall Shears
Providence Hospital
Columbis
Washington
L P Padgett
Cheairs
Columbia
Train Robbers Kill Messenger on Denver Rail Route
Train robbers boarded the Denver and Rio Grande train No 4 at Sustle Rock early today and fatally shot Express Messenger Charles H Wright, age sixty, of the Globe Express Company. They took keys to a small safe from the victim, opened it, and removed contents valued under 160 dollars. A larger safe containing a substantial sum remained unopened. Wright's body was found upon arrival at Denver Union Station.
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Denver Colo
Denve
Rio Grande
Sustle Rock
Charlies H Wright
Globe Express Company
Denver Union Station
Rain Aids Corn Corner In Chicago Market
Decisive rains across Chicago territory threaten adequate grain shipments for shorts. May corn bids started 7 118 to 7 218, then jumped to 7 4 as receipts dwindled to quarry cars. Jamestown Racers kept out as stewards tabled reinstatement requests. Rockefeller denies Amur Railroad talks in St Petersburg.
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Chicago
Farmera
Shorts
Protest Over Garfield Park Gymnastic Apparatus
East Washington Citizens association denounces the Washington Playgrounds Association for placing gym apparatus in Garfield Park, calling it a public gymnasium in a park and opposing an enclosed playground. Resolution adopted protesting park alteration and urging investigation of jail workhouse conditions.
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Washington Playgrounds Association
Garfield Park
East
Solberg
N Fonts
Garfield Parlon
William M Potter
M S Weller
Capt Potter
Georgia Avenue
Hrightwood Avenue
Smith
Protective Circle Concert Marks Third Anniversary
The National Protective Home Circle No 624 celebrated its third anniversary at Washington Hall with a Franklin address, literary program, and dance. The Atolian Mandolin Club opened, James Beveridge spoke on the work of the organization, and performers Miss Florence Callan Miss Margaret Ellwood Miss Madeline Smithson and others entertained. A badge for ticket-sales leadership was presented to Mrs May Jackson by Charles T Estes. Arrangements were led by Mrs May Roberson and a committee including Mrs Clara Nace Mrs Mary Campbell and others.
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National Protectiive
Washington Hall
Third Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
South East
MK Franklin
Atolian Mandolin Club
James Beveridge
Baby Smithson
Florence Callan
New Yorker Arrested Here On Fugitive Charge
Thomas Carson aged forty nine of 456 East 138th Street New York City was arrested at the First precinct by Central Office Detectives Mullen and Warren at the urging of the New York police. He faces a fugitive from justice charge and is accused of obtaining linen goods worth a thousand dollars from Malcolm Broadoent under false pretenses. The notice appears amid an unrelated advertisement for a sweetheart leap and a Sunday Post coupon.
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Thomas Carson
East
138Th Street
New York City
First Precinct
Central Office
Mullen
Warren
New York
New York Detective Bureau
Carson
Malcolm @ Broadoent
Reception for Dames Highlights Colonial Dames Event
A grand reception at Rauscher's hosted by the Society of Colonial Dames of the District for delegates at the National Society convention in Washington. Mrs William Ruffin Cox, president, led the receiving line, with guests in gowns of blue, white, pale yellow, black, and pink, and a yellow jonquil decor theme. The Marine Band provided music as younger society members assisted.
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Rauschers
Society of Colonial Dames of
National Society
Colonial Dames
Washington
Wiliam Ruffin Cox
Stephen B Elkins
William Corcoran Hill
Jace
Charles Campbell
Murrey Addison
Wil Teer
Mme de Melissier
Holsworth Gordon
Virginia Miller
Miss Woodhull
Maude Davidge
Miss Bliss
Kraker
Arthur Lee
Roscoe Huimer
Copenhagen
Janin
Miss Pewett
George W Brown
Miss Couverneur
Disbanded choir bids farewell at St Aloysius banquet
Father Himmel of St Aloysius Church hosted a farewell banquet at Riggs House for the former mixed choir. Speeches by Father Himmel and J Kubel highlighted thirteen years of service, with numerous parishioners and friends in attendance.
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St Aloysius’ Church
Father Himmel
Himmel
St Aloysius Church
Riggs House
Pather Himmel
J Kubel
Banat
Fatler Himmel
J W Toxers
W Kemball
W Porter
Pegina Baptista
W Wilmarth
Bertha Hansen
Florence Kubel
Marguerite Sweeny
Charles P Swett
Wabel Reeves
A On Gardner
W Oh Parker
Ornest Kubel
Yaylor
EH Maxwell
High priced residences sold in northwest districts
Stone and Fairfax report twenty seven sales totaling 104 200 with properties across north west listings including 2101 5 Street NW and 163 19th Street NW among others. The brisk market shows strong demand as additional transfers are pending and values reach into the tens of thousands for brick and stone front homes.
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Stone & Fairfax
Imany
Egerations
Sharreter
Glaveness
Brandenburg
Robertson
19Th Street
Charles O Rice
R Street
Northwest
Willam Jewe
Roanoke Street
16Th Street
Nothwest
James Robbins
John WH Nolan
Anth
Whilam K Pearce
Euclid Street
Columbia Heights
James M Hoge
William H Walker
Benjamin Etate
Ho K Taylor
Q Street
Lamont Street
Creed M Fulton
Cottrell Avenue
W Street
A & J Lewie
Belmont Avenue
Michael Joeste
Fairmont Street
Columbia
J I Sukk
Riggs Street
James W French
David F Weaver
Cleveland
I L White
New Hampshire Arenue
John M Henderson
Retreat Northwest
J W Williams
University Place
James Earle
New Hampshire Avenue
Levi David
Irving Street
Columbia Hoeghes
Transcontinental and regional rail schedules 1908
In 1908 the Sixtieth Congress era features fast California to Washington travel and multiple daily tram departures to Chicago and other cities. Timetables list departures at 7 50 am 11 55 am 3 40 pm and 10 45 pm toward Indianapolis St Louis and connections to Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Detroit with Pullman reservations and full timetable information available from Newbold at Fifteenth and G Streets.
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John Adams
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
California
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Chicago
Chicago Limited
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Indianapolis
St Lews
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Detroit
Newbold
United States
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George Fred Williams
Lea
Tore
Hughes
Boomer Brackett
J Howard Tabler
Fon
F Harrvey
Ceep
Speare
F Street N
Frank Torr
HS Sardo & CO
Funersf Bos
Sergeon
Hous
CO Costello
Moalier
William Lee
John R R Wright
van Pohaimers
Can
Inpel
George A Comley
Floriscona
Ave
Geo
Shaffer
Litorist
Hope
I of
Eveers
First Northwest
Taft
Mondeli
Bolt
Paris
Mamie E
Tard Ladd Chier Fritter
Ederi Tsbirg
Rey
Lena Rama
Sohell
Sand Mary Lewis
Shei
Ling
Wine Lambert
Health Office Record
Manhattan
Tokalon Wine CO
14Th St
House OF Horrors
Ray Lamphere
Ind
Reyburn
Fteyturen
Leonard
Jeonard
Mall
Ganks
Miy 2S
Association
Leshie Irwin
Pastor
J. M Cheairs
Jamestown
Jockey Club
George B Bull ET Engelking
H P Palmer
Wayne Lewis
Jamestown Jockey Club
Assail Public
East Washington
Protective Circle
NEW Yorker
Manhattan Soap Co
District Society
Mabel Boardman
Rea Cross
William Ruffin Coz
Lusitania
Clupeco
Arrow
Cluett, Peabody & Company, Makers
Bulletin
Senate
First
Philadelpha
New York Avenue
New York Ave
Berkeley
St. N. W
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