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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
13
A Republican speaker states willingness to defer endorsement until the next state convention, urges loyalty to party union and victory, and argues that only the state convention should authorize endorsements or nominations. He favors primaries for delegate selection and cautions against unofficial announcements or committee actions influencing party decisions.
Cleveland Omo May 12 report on a planned joint meeting of Ohio Republican State central and state executive committees at Columbus to discuss harmony and policy. Senator Dick denies intent to push a factional slate. Harding urges cancelation as voters were not consulted. Taft and Harris are central figures in the looming contest.
Senator Ben Tillman argues Democrats must nominate a Southern running mate to avoid party split. He names Culberson Hoke Smith and Daniel as possible choices and faults Northern Democrats as ward heelers while praising Bryan as clean though skeptical of government ownership. He also notes Roosevelt's third-term ambitions and Taft's stagnant boom amid Republican contention.
Senator Millard returning from Europe and Egypt says the Republican party should name another candidate besides Roosevelt. He calls Taft the logical choice for 1912 and believes he would be a successful candidate. The president has stated he will not seek a third term.
Ellen Terry, returning to England aboard the Minnetonka from the United States, sends thanks to the press for congratulations on her marriage to leading man James Careve in Pittsburg.
Hood's Sarsaparilla surpasses other medicines in merit sales and cures with over 40,000 testimonials in two years. It purifies the blood cures blood diseases and eruptions strengthens the stomach creates appetite and builds up the system. Available in liquid or tablet form.
Desepa Croton and Charles King were arrested early yesterday in the home of King while dividing a stolen coop of nine chickens from S Weinstock’s grocery at Fourteenth and B. The birds fought in the Ninth precinct station as officers held the duo on petit larceny charges. The larger rooster was separated and kept as evidence for Police Court.
Despondent over continuing ill health Mrs Emma Brown aged forty wife of carpenter Joseph Brown of 42 Washington street Anacostia swallowed hot poison late last night at home Two sons and her husband knocked away a second dose Then husband called Dr Steward Harrison who gave emetics and had her moved to Providence Hospital Condition reported as probably recoverable at the hospital last night
John Allison, once of the Lake Shore gang jailed for the Richland bank robbery, escaped in 1904, lived under a new name with Mia Wagner, married her, and worked as a mechanic. Recognized last Christmas, he is returned to Jackson prison to serve the remaining twelve years unless parole or pardon granted. Governor Warner contemplates clemency citing apparent reform and potential early release on parole if commuted. His fellow gang members faced varied fates, including confinement, asylum, or death, after the 1898 to 1904 era.
John Quigley a fifteen year old boy of 923 Sixth Street southwest was found dead after being struck by a Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad train near Alexandria station Saturday afternoon. His brother George identified the body late Saturday night, confirming the loss to Mrs. Catherine Quigley and the Quigley family. John, a pupil of the Ann Willett School and an avid fisherman, had left home to spend the day on the river and did not return. Local fears of foul play arose, prompting the brother to search for him.
From across the United States and Canada about 900 members and 309 women will attend the Hotel Men's Mutual Beneficial Association's twenty eighth annual reunion. Three special trains bring delegates from New England, New York, Chicago and the West. The Shoreham will host registration and the four day event begins with sessions tomorrow.
Madison May 12 Balloting over three weeks in joint session and Republican caucus failed to elect a U S senator to fill the Spooner vacancy. Isaac Stephenson now leads with 32 votes, followed by William H Hatten 23, Duncan McGregor 20, and John J Hech 19. Stephenson aims to serve the unexpired term. withdrawals reshaped the contest as Lenroot and Cooper exit. The upcoming week is anticipated to bring a break toward an election, Democrats holding 2 votes.
The Indiana battleship will supply the crew for a match between its twelve oared service cutters and the Japanese squadron’s crack rowers on a three mile course. The event is the main race in five international ship crew contests set for tomorrow in Norfolk.
Florence Cochran a 13 year old girl was seized and carried into a stable on Saturday night near 913 Ninta street southeast. Four youths aged sixteen to twenty, identified by the victim, were arrested and jailed pending police court arraignment. each offered alibis as to their whereabouts during the night.
U S Dent Weather Bureau reports general frosts in Lower Lake New England and Middle Atlantic regions Sunday morning. A West low pressure area raises Lake region and Central valley temps above seasonal averages while the West cools. Showers west of the Rocky Mountains. inland areas see limited rain. Winds shift. expect warmer temps Monday in many areas with showers in Upper Lake and Central Valleys Tuesday. Special warnings issued for Lake Pepin and the Great Lakes.
In New York on May 123, freight agents expected strikers to resume work by Monday. Some were paid off Saturday while most to be paid tomorrow with reduced wages. The waterfront, originally quiet on Sunday, was busy as workers logged extra time to compensate for lost days. No incidents occurred, and many at the waterfront were union members.
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