Bryan Holds Lead in Eastern States Delegates
Special to The Washington Post from New York May 11 reports New York Herald data show William Jennings Bryan maintaining a wide delegate lead at the Denver Democratic National Convention. The table estimates Bryan at 726 total delegates, with 436 already elected and 290 expected, including uninstructed from Connecticut New York Rhode Island and Texas.
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Jobnan District of Columbia
Marriage and Death Notices Across Several Papers
Fragments show funeral notices and obituaries for Frances Stan Mur, Catherine V. Coonly, Alice Pey Jon, George Messon, and William Mousson. Items reference St Patricks, St Stephen, and St Mark churches with May dates in Baltimore and New York papers.
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Sir LY Lucerdi
SAY GRAY IS FAVORED WILL SHAPE DENVER VERDICT
Pennsylvania emerges as a critical arena as Democratic factions rally around Judge Gray. Harrisburg hosts upcoming state events shaping support for unpledged delegates to Denver. Gray League and allied groups press for candidacy visibility while budgeting campaign expenses and headquarters in Harrisburg and Wilmington.
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Gity
Louisiana legislature opens with three issues ahead
Baton Rouge May 10 Louisiana lawmakers begin the session facing three issues: a ban on race track gambling and racing in New Orleans, a likely weak chance of statewide prohibition, and the cotton futures question. Political leaders doubt any ban will include New Orleans. the cotton futures fight mirrors similar Southern campaigns, though support remains short.
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Lily Whites Split Over Delegation To Republican Convention
May 10 New Orleans dispatch reports Lily White Republicans plan a mixed delegation to the national convention with ten regulars and eight whites plus nineteen whites and two Negroes from the Jazzes. Felix Hecthel and Harry Maloney named among the two Negroes. Governor candidate NW Pharr opposes seating Negro delegates. Public reaction and party loyalty debate Taft support as Louisiana Republicans face split.
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Socialists in Wrangle at Chicago May Day Convention
Chicago May Day convention opened with a clash between city and farm Socialists. Debate centers on whether to make a special appeal to farmers with delegates from farming States opposing. Hiramst of New York elected temporary chairman. Eugene Debs and William Haywood lead for presidential nomination.
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Prosperity movement committee meets with Roosevelts
A Washington meeting occurs as a National Prosperity Association committee from St Louis seeks President Roosevelts endorsement for plans to restore confidence. The group includes E C Simons Festus J Wade J E L Smith Edward Drvey and Murray Carleton presenting support from major business groups against drastic corporate legislation.
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Board of Trade
Edward Drvey
Chamber of Commerce
Murray Carleton
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported
The Liverpool Carmania and Mawille Catedonia sail from New York heading to Liverpool and Genoa respectively. Queenstown Lucania sails to New York from Antwerp and ship Island Vaderland from Antwerp to New York will dock around 7 40 am. Browhead President Grant sails from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg arriving at Plymouth 6 pm. Moonland sails from New York to Dover and Antwerp.
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Fairbanks Urges Schools Over Armies at Chicago Banquet
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke at the dedication of St Stanislaus parochial school in Chicago. He urged spending on schools and churches rather than military arms, warned socialism as a threat, and praised the armies of peace formed by educated youth. He cited the Catholic church’s stance against socialism and urged keeping government close to the people and defending republican ideals.
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Post Office Clerk Arrested in Richmond Theft Case
Special Washington Post report states clerk David C Thansen, tied to a string of special delivery letter thefts, was arrested after being found with two stolen letters. One addressed to a Tousa Virginia recipient contained $3 million in currency, the other to Hethel North Carolina held silver dollar certificates. The suspect, once at Fredericksburg, was released on bail as he awaits Commissioner Brady.
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David C Thansen
Richmond
Hanson
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Kinles
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Brady
Negro Robs White Boy at Massachusetts Avenue
JW Wilkerson of 207 Massachusetts avenue northeast reported to police that his eleven year old son on an errand was robbed of $10 by a black eleven year old boy.
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YACHT CHARTERED FOR LEPEE DEPORTATION VOYAGE
The Cape Verde packet Ramona, once a top New York Yacht Club yacht, was chartered by immigration authorities to transport Russian leper women from Penikese Island to New York for deportation. Railroads refused to move the women. crew risk was minimized with full warnings. Immigration Inspector Sullivan transferred the women to the schooner at Penikese.
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Everything Came His Way Special to The Washington Post
John Stevenson was hurled from his runaway horse and dragged himself nearly a mile to the Baw Toobs farmhouse in Wolentt after suffering a fractured skull and a dislocated leg. A savage dog then attacked him before the family learned he was not a chicken thief. The coop and fifty chickens lay in his path to the Toobbs residence.
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Girl suffocated in tenement fire in New York
In a May 10 tenement blaze on Hast Street a nineteen year old named Annie Hates suffocated. A policeman and two others were injured while a patrolman helped evacuate residents, many escaping in night attire from the fourth and fifth floor rooms.
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Eagles Honor Their Dead at Memorial Service in Alexandria
The Alexandria event honored fallen Eagles brothers with a formal memorial at the Opera House. Representative Julius Kahn spoke on fraternalism, the stage featured floral tributes, and a solemn tolling of names produced extinguished lights and a guiding star. The program included orchestral pieces, hymns, prayers, and a lengthy address, followed by benediction and a closing chorus. A later smoke incident caused a brief scare but did not stop the proceedings.
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Peter Sinclair
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Will Address Methodists General Conference Delegates
President Roosevelt to attend reception for eight hundred delegates from the World-wide Methodist Conference in Baltimore. Delegates will be hosted at American University Washington on Saturday with special trains and shuttle cars. A buffet luncheon runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Marine Band performances, speeches by Roosevelt and Senator Dolliver, and choral music accompany the outdoor events. Roosevelt to greet delegates in the college of history.
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Four Bishops Face Maladministration Charges at Conference
In Baltimore May 19 charges of maladministration were brought against Bishops Daniel A Goodsell of Boston, David H Moore of Portland, Joseph F Berry of Buffalo, and William F McDowell of Chicago, during the Methodist General Conference in session. Accusers cited rulings and actions linked to Chancellor James R Day and Professor Borden P Bowne, with Rev. George A Cope and Rev. C J Fowler filing the complaints.
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New York
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Newton Center Mass
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Borden P Bowne
Boston University
J Fowler
New Hampshire
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Indiana
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Grand Opera House
E W Hoch
Kansas
John W Hamilton
San Francisco
Deserted at the altar by groom in Richmond
Mrs Blanche Diggs, ten months widowed, faced a ruinous scene as R C Fueral deserted her minutes before a planned ceremony at Manchester Baptist Church. A note delivered by postmen halted the wedding, Fueral having already packed and left town. The minister Rev Dr Wicks and guests stood by as the bride learned of the groom's change of mind.
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UVA Festivity Plans Return to Old South Traditions
University of Virginia students plan a June finale with a baseball game between graduates and faculty, a German Club event, and a joint hop. The aim is to revive the social peak after years of subdued commencements.
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$50,000 For Railroad Favored At Poolesville Meeting
A Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad gathering in Poolesville drew a large crowd. Dr Llewellyn Jar presided as $59.08 was raised for local supporters. Officials now believe the railroad is an assured project, routing from Frederick County through Dickerson to Poolesville and then toward Dawsonville or near Seneca.
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Wife and child in buggy crash near church in Staunton
Mrs Hanger wife of Dr Franklin Hanger and their son Franklin were thrown from a buggy after the horse bolted on a Staunton street. Mrs Hanger suffered two broken legs and an elbow fracture while the boy was only slightly hurt. Theft of $40 leads to arrest of Bowman aged thirty three at 171 Missound avenue northwest. He is jailed at the First precinct police station.
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Child labor debate at national conference urges compulsory education
Richmond May 10 National Conference of Charities and Correction in St Pauls Church debated compulsory education and ending child labor in mills. Speakers Dr McKelway Prof Hand Miss Gordon and Mrs Addams urged laws and education linking studies to future work while Owen Lovejoy urged Congress to adopt a model District of Columbia act and push Senate to concur. The session also touched on health issues and the negro health outlook.
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Tobacco prices hold steady in overlong South reports
Tobacco averaged well with limited sales across markets in South Boston Durham and Lynchburg. Weekly pounds marketed were small though prices remained strong. Totals show ongoing shipments since May with gradual declines in some regions and steady demand for medium to good grades.
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Convicted of Killing Wife in Second Degree
The Washington Post reports from Cumberland Maryland that James B Simuth was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of his wife Frances Simuth. The jury declared South sane and the court is expected to impose a sentence of up to eighteen years. Special to The Washington Post.
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Postum Improves Digestion Report Prompts Coffee Switch
A family letter touts Postum as healthful, noting dramatic relief from dyspepsia after switching from coffee. The physician husband praises Postum, claiming the household never drinks coffee now and gaining twelve pounds in three months. The ad-style letter ends urging readers to Read to Wellville and noting such letters occasionally appear genuine.
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Independence Makes It a Desirable Newspaper for All
The piece emphasizes the paper's fearless accuracy in public matters, its appeal to all reader classes, and its daily demand due to strong news reporting, top writers, and modern facilities for production.
The Washington Post and its broad coverage
The Post serves as the premier Washington paper with full financial news and market reports for merchants and financiers. It guides farmers on produce sales and offers leisure readers varied columns and reading material.
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Sunday Post praised as best visitor to any household
The illustrated magazine section showcases notable writers selections while fiction comes from respected authors. Foreign news is presented with care and thought, and timely frustrations are featured. The Sunday Post is deemed superior to other Sundays by readers.
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The Sporting Department in The Sunday Post Pink Sheet
The Post’s Sporting Section prints every Sunday on pink paper. It covers outdoor and indoor sports with results from baseball, running, yachts, auto racing, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, billiards, and more in an accurate comprehensive style.
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