Turmoil Over Bryan Delegates at Democratic State Convention
The Massachusetts Democratic convention chose four delegates at large to represent the state at Denver, with George Fred Williams among the leaders. Opposition lingered over presidential instructions favoring William Jennings Bryan. An accompanying platform summary and notices on marriages and deaths appeared in the same issue.
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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 Twenty Fifth Conventio
In the Twenty fifth Congressional district convention delegates were not instructed by resolutions. Speeta and Saratha Y Way 7-Contrary to xP Calons, no resolutions were adopted. Brackett of the village and former Representative I W Whitauer of Gloversville were named. Brek tis president of the New York prete fakes Lewue, but Lirtauer plans to support Speaker Imanon. Cyrus Durer of Joins Rani remains reticent.
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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
Bryan Wing Resolutions Dominate Massachusetts Delegates
In Faneuil Hall delegates cast votes for the national convention to back William Jennings Bryan. A compromise on the instruction plank limited the Massachusetts delegation to four delegates while retaining Bryan as the preferred nominee amid a spirited committee contest.
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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 Address Meeting on May 7 for Pop Plan Fleet
In a garbled note, Speaker Longworth plans to speak May 7 about a Pop plan fleet led by Gay War. Representative Nich ls Ponawatt will stump for the plan, while Mr 1neworth’s report suggests acceptance. No speeches expected from Representative Coleg in the district.
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Pop
Gay Wart
Longworth
Alice
Wyoming for Taft Party Nominating Convention Brief
Fragmented notes report Wyoming Republicans meeting for a state convention to nominate candidates. Delegates are instructed to vote for Taft and Sherman. names such as Trent Mondeli and Gouverneur Warren appear in uncertain spellings. Substitutes and local figures Brooks, Burk, and Wancell are mentioned in connection with potential selections.
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Lunder
Max
Wyoming
Nates
Trent Wo Mondeli
Resyni
Snfos
Bork
Warren Representat
Wancell
Johnsons Manager Says Opponents Won't Have 102 Delegates
Minnesota report notes Johnson campaign managers claiming opponents will fall short of 102 delegates at the state convention. They plan to move toward a separate convention if blocked, with 1,2 or more delegates set to attend the Saturday meeting as central committee members discuss strategy amid political tensions.
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Johnson
St Lal
Wom
Soriows
MI T
Kalla
Politcal Afar
Bryia
Caiintin Senetuy
Bryan
Morgan Talks Optimism After Arrival Amid Crisis
In a May 7 interview, I P Morgan said the American mancil crisis had ameliorated and that IR was now only a question of time. He noted his health was excellent and expressed cautious optimism for the near future.
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Morgan
Tely
Margan
License Bound Marriage Notice in Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR entry lists names and relationships for a marriage license record. Readable parts mention a couple with surnames Wo and Bitten, and others including Ladd Chier Fritter and Mary Lewis, with Reverend FJ Consel and Rev Shei ME referenced. Data appears partially damaged with scattered names and locations.
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Mamie E
Tard Ladd Chier Fritter
Ederi Tsbirg
Rey
Lena Rama
Sohell
Sand Mary Lewis
Shei
Ling
Wine Lambert
Health Office Record Fragment Seeks Notary Details
A damaged OCR fragment lists various ages and notes from a health office record. It mentions names, dates, locations, and durations, with references to notaries and living ages ranging widely, including several ages around 40 to 70 and mentions of hospitals and addresses.
Threats to Mayor Spark Death Trap Plot Across Town
Police report ongoing threats to Mayor and deputies after a string of anonymous letters and a possible assassination plan. Investigations continue as police track suspects, with detail on the bizarre correspondence and one suspect, Leonard, being held. Bellevue, Laporte and Waupaca figures appear in the case as officers guard officials and sift through letters describing harm and explosive intent.
President Roos Attends National Conference Banquet
A national conference honors governors and notable leaders with a banquet at the New Willard on May 13. Attendees include the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, Speaker Cannan, Senator Gallinger, and about a hundred Congress members. The Washington Alumni and Minnesota delegates will host receptions, with several university presidents and state officials named as conference advisors and conferees.
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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 and lists donations
The Washington Plazasgrounds Association committee acknowledges multiple donations from Mrs Anna Wokingan, M C Rugg, Rudolph Kauffmann, Lane burgh & Bro, James H Biogett, Hannah Y Terkes, Charles Glover, Miss Gene Russel Harding, John Joy Eden, Thomas Jc Robertson, Robert Reyburn, Commander WL Rodgers, Mrs Helen Rodgers, Annie M Clephane, Charles E Gross, L A. Bauer, William RO Butler, Walcott Tucker, Annie L Edwards, and Dowie's Wealth a Myth. In Chicago May 7 Mrs John Alexander Dowie is awarded 400 by the appraisers of late Zion City founder’s personal property. total real wealth unclear.
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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 on fugitive from justice charge
Leshie Trum fourcen yars old of 146 N sheet northwest is held at the House of Intentian as 1 fugitive from justice. He was arrestd yesterday of cinean br eetctives CoinweH and Bane at the cquest of juvenile probation of ee of the Juvenile Court. The boy has been before the Juvenile Court in a number of cases. About a month ago he with another cry made a grave charge against a prominent clergyman. The case was heard by Judge le Laces and the charge against the clerryman dismissed several days late, the boy is taken into the court on a charge of petit larceny. He was released on probation. When any is released on probation he is supposed to report at the court at certain fimies set by the jude Irwin his fuied to do this and yesterday Mr Copp ordered that he be arrested.
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Leshie
House of
Intentian
Cinean
Bane
H Topp
le Laces
Clerryman
Jude Irwin
Copp
Death of J. M Cheairs in Columbia Home Going
John Marshall Cheairs died at Providence Hospital after ten days illness at age thirty. A former private secretary to Representative L P Padgett, he moved to Washington seven years ago and held that post until his death. His body, with his mother and uncle, was sent to his old home in Columbia.
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Ness John Marshall Shears
Providence Hospital
Columbis
Washington
L P Padgett
Cheairs
Columbia
Train robbers kill express messenger in Denver
Denver May 7. Train robbers boarded the Denver and Rio Grande train No 4 at Sustle Rock early today and shot and killed Express Messenger Charles H Wright aged sixty of the Globe Express Company. They took keys to a small safe in the baggage car and emptied it of valuables worth less than 160 dollars. The large safe containing a large sum remained locked. The 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 Trade
Rains across Chicago territory raise May corn prices with bids climbing from 7 inch to 74. Receipts today scant as only qunery cars arrive and further shipments are anticipated. Jamestown Racers reinstatement requests tabled by stewards of the Jockey Club after recent unrecognized meeting. Rockefeller denial of Amur Railroad negotiations issued inSt Petersburg amid rumor mill.
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Chicago
Farmera
Shorts
Jamestown
New York
Jockey Club
George B Bull ET Engelking
H P Palmer
Wayne Lewis
Jamestown Jockey Club
Protest Over Garfield Park Gym Equipment Use
East Washington Citizens association protesters condemn Washington Playgrounds Association for placing gymnasium apparatus in Garfield Park claiming the area should remain recreation space. Meeting at 314 Pennsylvania Ave SE adopted resolutions opposing park conversion and seeking jail and workhouse condition reviews.
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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
National Protective Home Circle 624 Anniversary Concert
The National Protective Home Circle No 624 celebrated its third anniversary at Washington Hall with remarks by MK Franklin, a literary program, and a dance. The Atolian Mandolin Club opened, James Beveridge spoke on the organization, and performances by Baby Smithson, Florence Callan, Margaret Ellwood, Madeline Smithson, W Thornton, Leona Callan and Ellwood highlighted the event. Mrs May Jackson received a badge for selling the most tickets. The arranging committee included Mrs May Roberson and several 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 Charged as Fugitive from Justice
Thomas Carson, 49, of 456 East 138th Street, New York City, locked up at First precinct, arrested by Central Office Detectives Mullen and Warren. He is charged with obtaining a small fortune in linen goods from Malcolm Broadoent under false pretenses per New York detective bureau guidance.
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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 Colonial Dames Honors National Delegates at Rauscher’s
A reception by the Society of Colonial Dames of the District honored National Society delegates in Washington. Miss Mabel Boardman led the event with a six year presidency by Rea Cross Mrs William Ruffin Cox. Colonial colors yellow and blue, jonquil decor. Numerous ladies wore lace gowns and jewels. A Marine Band provided music as younger guests assisted in reception duties.
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Mabel Boardman
Rea Cross
William Ruffin Coz
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 Farewell Banquet At St Aloysius Church
The former mixed choir of St Aloysius Church held a farewell banquet at the Riggs House Wednesday night with speeches by Father Himmel and J Kubel. The event honored thirteen years of service and reflected on the choir’s spirit as pastor Himmel expressed appreciation for the choir’s dedication.
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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
Prices soar as NW residences fetch high sums in winter sale
Stone and Fairfax report twenty seven high value property sales totaling 104 200 in the northwest area during winter and spring. Listings include brick and stone fronts on streets such as 2101 5 Street NW 163 19th Street NW and 4200 R Street NW with prices ranging from 7 500 to 17 000. Many transactions await finalization as strong demand persists.
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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
Train Timetables and Fast Trams to Major Cities 1908
The piece lists fast and well-equipped trams from Washington in 1908 with departures to Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Detroit and other points. Times shown include 7 50 am 11 55 am 3 40 pm 7 03 pm and 10 45 pm for Chicago and 7 50 am 9 00 am 1 53 pm and 7 05 am for Indianapolis and St Louis. Full information and reservations available from Newbold at Fifteenth and G Streets.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St Lews
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Detroit
Newbold
United States
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