Turmoil Over Bryan Delegates in Massachusetts Democratic Convention
The Massachusetts Democratic state convention selected four delegates at large with some opposition to instructions favoring William J Bryan for president. George Breed Williams, John Moran, James Wo Cougidti, and Tunkel A Doherty named as delegates. alternates listed. The Boston Platform and party leaders debated binding instructions and the Denver delegation, with discussion extending to the platform’s main planks. Public notices on marriages and deaths appeared amid the proceedings.
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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 Ninetieth Congressional Event
In the Twenty fifth Congressional district convention delegates were not instructed. Jory G Hughes and Brackett of the village with former Representative Lirtauer of Gloversville were present. The meeting declined to adopt resolutions and implied support for Speaker Iannon. Brek tis presided, while Cyrus Durer of Joins was mentioned in passing.
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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
Massachusetts Delegates Deliberate on Bryan Instruction at Convention
At Faneuil Hall four delegates elected to the national convention for William Jennings Bryan. A spirited committee debate over the instruction plank ended in a compromise. The resolution was modified, and only the four delegates were instructed for Denver.
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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 Speak on May 7 in District Talk
A report notes Representative Longworth plans a May 7 public event to stump the opposition and bolster the Pop plan fleet led by Gay War. The message hints he will likely accept, while no speeches are planned from Representative Coleg in the district.
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Pop
Gay Wart
Longworth
Alice
Wyoming for Taft Nomination Convention Report
Fragmented wire service style note shows Wyoming delegates at state convention to nominate Taft ally Trent Mondeli and discuss nominations for governor and other state offices. Ambiguous spellings indicate Brooks Burk and W. Burk names appear among possible nominees. Delegates instructed to vote for Taft aligned candidates pending final selection.
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Lunder
Max
Wyoming
Nates
Trent Wo Mondeli
Resyni
Snfos
Bork
Warren Representat
Wancell
Minnesota talk of bolt in convention clash
Johnsons manager declares opponents will not have 102 delegates to the state convention. Minnesota May 7. Managers at Womansot begin campaign in Minnesota. Frven delegates will attend the convention. If ignored there are calls to elict defeats to the Deny r convention. May la will not melt. Plans for a revolt were on foot.
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Johnson
St Lal
Wom
Soriows
MI T
Kalla
Politcal Afar
Bryia
Caiintin Senetuy
Bryan
Morgan Optimism Cited On Amity Market Outlook
In an interview on May 7, Morgan said the American financial situation had improved and the crisis was easing. He noted that restoring health was excellent and that a stabilization period was now only a matter of time.
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Morgan
Tely
Margan
License to Marry Notice in Sparse OCR Text
Fragmentary OCR item shows names and initials linked to a marriage license notice. Individuals such as Rev FJ Consel Teh and Mamie E Bitten appear among scattered lines, with partial addresses or locations obscured, suggesting a formal recording of a marriage license application or issuance in a local newspaper column.
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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 of Notable Local Notices
Fragmented OCR lists ages and notes from a health office record. Mentions include multiple individuals with ages from under 5 to 70 plus years, locations such as 4th Street and 2829 Most nw, and entries referencing hospitals and care facilities. The text is garbled with partial names and unclear actions, but indicates a chronicled register of residents connected to health services and facility stays.
Threats to Mayor Spark Fear Amid Death Trap Claims
A mayor reports daily threatening letters and plots to blow up his home, with police and detectives tracing suspects. In Waupaca Wisconsin, a separate letter from Belle Guinness of La Porte asks for a cash deposit to discuss a possible arrangement, detailing family troubles and farm labor issues.
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Waupaca
Wis
Cal Petersen
Belle Guinness
la Porte
Petersen
T Hive
President to Attend State Governors Conference in May
A presidential attendance is planned for a conference and reception honoring state governors and resources. Guests include the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, Speaker Cannan, Senator Gallinger, and about 100 members of Congress. Estimations list university leaders Cyrus Northron and Nicholas Murray Butler among others. A Washington alumnus reception for Minnesota delegates is set for May 13 at the New Willard and Rauscher’s.
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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 Small Contributions
The Washington Playgrounds Association committee lists multiple donors including Mrs Anna Wokingan and Rudolph Kauffmann with varied amounts, from 0 to 19 dollars, acknowledging support for the playground fund. Also noted is a Chicago report on Mrs John Alexander Dowie receiving 400 dollars from the late founder of Zion City praizers.
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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 Juvenile Court Charge
Leshie Trum fourcen yars old of 146 N sheet northwest is held at the House of Intentian as a fugitive from justice. He was arrested yesterday on a charge connected with a petit larceny after being released on probation by Juvenile Court judge Irwin. The case history includes a prior grave charge against a prominent clergyman which was dismissed. failure to report as ordered led Copp to order his arrest.
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Leshie
House of
Intentian
Cinean
Bane
H Topp
le Laces
Clerryman
Jude Irwin
Copp
Death of J. M Cheairs after seven years in Washington
John Marshall Cheairs died at Providence Hospital after ten days illness. A private secretary to Representative L P Padgett for seven years, he was thirty. His remains, with his mother and uncle, were taken 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 Line
Train robbers boarded the Denver and Rio Grande train No 4 at Sutle Rock early today and shot Express Messenger Charles H Wright age sixty of the Globe Express Company. They looted a small safe in the baggage car of less than 160 dollars. a larger safe 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 Trade
Decisive rains across the Chicago territory push May corn prices higher as shorts and buyers react. Early bids for May slipped to 7 11 8 but quickly rose to 7 4 amid light receipts and expected continued arrivals. Jamestown Racers see reinstatement requests tabled by Jockey Club stewards. Rockefeller denial ends Amur Railroad construction rumors in St Petersburg.
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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
Assail Public Playground Over Garfield Park Usage
East Washington Citizens Association protested Garfield Park housing gym apparatus from the Jamestown Exposition era. Meeting at 314 Pennsylvania Ave SE condemned turning improved park space into a public gymnasium and called for alternative sites. Resolutions urged preserving park repose and opposing renamed avenues and a workhouse expansion.
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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 held its third anniversary at Washington Hall Southeast with a Franklin-led address, a literary program, and dance. The Atolian Mandolin Club opened, followed by songs and recitals. Mrs May Jackson received a ticket-sales badge, and a committee led by Mrs May Roberson organized the event.
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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 For Fugitive Charge
Thomas Carson aged forty nine of 456 East 138th Street New York City is jailed at the First Precinct charged as a fugitive from justice. Detectives Mullen and Warren arrested him yesterday at the request of the New York police. He is said to face charges of obtaining linen goods from Malcolm Broadfoot under false pretenses.
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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 highlights gowns and service
A gala reception at Rauscher’s hosted by the District Society of Colonial Dames in Washington honors delegates attending the National Society convention. Mrs William Ruffin Cox led the receiving line with a white lace gown, Jonquil decor and blue ribbons adorn the event. A Marine Band provided music as society’s younger set assisted in entertaining guests.
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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 at banquet at Riggs House
Father Himmel of St Aloysius Church entertained the former mixed choir at a farewell banquet Wednesday night. Speeches by Father Himmel and J Kubel marked the occasion, with many parishioners in attendance as the pastor expressed appreciation for the choir's years of service.
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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 Stone and Fairfax Move Many Northwest Homes
The firm Stone & Fairfax reports twenty seven winter and spring sales totaling 104 200 in the northwest district. Properties include a Robertson estate four story red brick and stone front at 163 19th Street NW and other substantial residences on streets such as R Street NW Euclid Street Columbia Heights Mintnova Place and Lamont Street.
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Stone & Fairfax
Imany
Egerations
Sharreter Hor
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 trains from Washington 1908
In 1908 the Sixtieth Congress session notes fast trains from Washington to Chicago Indianapolis St Louis and other cities. Timetables show departures at 7 50 am 11 55 am 3 40 pm 7 03 pm and 10 45 pm for 18 hour route, with additional trains to Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Detroit. Bureau contact Newbold at Fifteenth and G Streets for tickets reservations and timetables.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St Lews
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Detroit
Newbold
United States
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Ceep
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HS Sardo & CO
Funersf Bos
Sergeon
Hous
CO Costello
Moalier
William Lee
John R R Wright
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Pohaimers
George A Comley
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Ave
Geo
Shaffer
Litorist
Hope
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First Northwest
Tion
Treasury
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Taft
Mondeli
Bolt
Paris
Health Office Record
Manhattan
Tokalon Wine CO
14Th St
House OF Horrors
Ray Lamphere
Laporte
Ind
Reyburn
Philadelphia
Mack
Jennie Gison
Ask Helgelein
Mansfield
Guinnes
Helgelein
Guimmess
South Dakota
South Dakota Farmer Atoter
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Fteyturen
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Jeonard
Mall
Ganks
Miy 2S
Association
Leshie Irwin
Pastor
J. M Cheairs
Assail Public
East Washington
Protective Circle
NEW Yorker
Manhattan Soap Co
District Society
Mabel Boardman
Rea Cross
William Ruffin Coz
St Aloysius’ Church
Father Himmel
Lusitania
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Arrow
Cluett, Peabody & Company, Makers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin
John Adams
Senate
First
Philadelpha
California
Chicago Limited
Pacific Coast
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New York Avenue
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