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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

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11

Remandow Salvador Unfair Treatment Alleged

U.S. Minister Merry accuses El Salvador of unfairly detaining two Moissant captives and torturing witnesses. He demands fair trial, indemnity for damaged property, and release, warning natives’ rights and foreign consuls complicate the case. He asserts foreign witnesses lack sworn testimony and condemns consular influence.

Merry State Department United States William J. Merry Mercy Hoops of Walttas Nis Harenda Santi Amilia Sorel el Asmx

Guatemala Prepares for War Shifts Across Borders

Guatemala strengthens military activity amid talk of movement against Honduras or defense of the northern frontier against Mexico. Foreign Minister Jus Barrios cites Mexico’s border withdrawals, while troops are readied near Huchite lenarga and northern points. President Estrada is seeking U S mediation to restrain Mexico, with fears of a broader conflict involving Nicaragua and potential revolts led by Alfaro in El Salvador.

Washington Pose Guatemala Puerto Barriox Honduras Mexico Jus Barrios Huchutelenarga Estrada Mary Nicaragua Disnatenes San Salvador Alfaro Inaragua Panama Pisuera Salvador Zelaya la Union Proera

Sees Winner in Johnson in Gubernatorial Race

Charlestonews editor Mas J C Hemphill in Washington reports Gov Johnson of Minnesota gaining support as a potential Denver nominee. He notes Johnson makes friends easily and may become next president if nominated. Bryan’s nomination prospects appear uncertain with delegates divided.

Mas J.C. Hemphill Charlestonews and Washington Gov. Johnson Minnesota Denver Maj. Hemphill Yuesterday Johnson Bryan Anhnsor Lies Bryanor

North Dakota for Taft at Minot Convention

North Dakota Republicans at the Minot convention elected eight delegates for the Chicago national convention and instructed them to back Taft. Insurgent candidate Frank Sprague was defeated for national committeeman by James Kennedy Stalworth, 183 to 0. The platform endorses Roosevelt administration reforms and condemns Gov. (Democrat) policies. Delegates chosen: H. Johnsam, Lc Pettivone, Ro Meredith, H. Sandazer, Peter Rose, Judson L Lamoure, C.J. Lord, CL Stebbins.

Minot N. Dek Ight Chicago Taft Teeman Frank Sprague James Whennedy Stalworth

Schiff Boomer for Taft

New York May 4 Jacob H Schirr banker today accepted a vice presidency of the Taft organization of this State Schirr wrote I have every conviction that with Mr Taft in the Presidential chair nothing but intelligent consideration will be given to every problem which calls for treatment the hands of the administration that with a rigid insistence for due and proper regard of the law all classes of our citizens will become headily convinced that every legitimate interest will be safe in the hands of their Executive

New York Jacob H. Schirr

Georgians For Taft Delegates Elected At State Convention

Maecen Ga March 14 The Georgia Republican convention chose five delegates at large to Chicago Walter H Jolson of Atlanta Clark Grier of Dublin H Dincein Jensen of Columbus and Judson W Lyons with Lyons from Augusta The delegates are uninstructed and Taft supporters prevail among the slate Walter H Johnson was elected state committee chairman Retirement Association Election Officers to be chosen at US Civil Service Retirement Association annual meeting in Knights of Pythias Hall 102 Ninth Street Northwest Thursday evening.

Maecen Chicago Walter H. Jolson Atlanta Clark Grier Dublin H. Dincein Jenson Teoloved Columbus Judson W. Lyons Augusta Walter H. Johnson Clair Grier H. Lincol Johnson Taft Judson Lyons Hughes California Lincoln-Roosevelt League BE. H. Harriman Roosevelt Harriman Tait Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Union Station Philadelphia New York Wd BT Royal Limited Pullman Atlantic City Baltimore T. Louis Louisville Pittssung Cleveland Wheeling Winchester Frederick Hagerstown Pennsylvania Gye Information Bureau Chesapeake and Ohio Railway MC. & O. Limited Lexington Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louie Virginia Hot Springs Memphis New Orleans Cora OF. G. Limited Washington Terminal Southern Railway N. B Atlasta Birmingham Mobile Ado Columbia Charleston Aiken Savannah Jacksonville Florida Harrisonburg Amity Danville Charlottesville Bluemont Brown Norfolk and Western Railway Washington Kew Union Station Norfolk and Western Knoxville Chattanooga Membie Mass Delly Roanoke Bristol Winaton- Salem Lashrill Cara Norfolk Washington Msib Dally Berryville Luray Shenandoah Southwest Penn. Ave Hotice Atom Seaboard Mail Coeches Sleep Hamlet Hamlet Seaboard Express Coswing Tadeourle Tampa Suanta Hircinghan Mem Ku

Admiral Evans Returns Home for Retirement

Rear Admiral Robley Evans arrives in Washington after a 14,000 mile Atlantic cruise and a long journey from San Francisco. In poor health and using crutches, he accepts a rolling chair at Union Station amid greetings from officials and friends. His retirement looms as he plans to spend his days at 324 Indiana Avenue.

Robly C. Evans Washington Dcross San Diego Indiana Avenue Hampton Roads Union Station Ans Atura Hobly Hvans Sewat Admiral Vans Admiral Evans San Francisco Chicago Evans Charles C. Marsh Frank T Fvans Lloyd AH Ghandler Islaid Chrles KR. Crain Walter Ro Herards William N. McDonald Navy Evins John T. Fillsbury Bureau of Navigation Navy Department W. 5. Curwle Bureau of Enainment R. R. Ingersoll Ww. OW. Kimball CL. C. Marsh Lieut. Evans McDonald Tle Hin Mr. McDounell Nartor Kami Hing

Taft Moves to Nomination on First Ballot Amid Roosevelt Fears

The article describes Republican strategy around Taft’s nomination, suggesting leaders aim to push Taft on the first ballot to counter Roosevelt. It cites plans by Aldrich and Crane, Senate maneuvers over Brownsville, and New York, Illinois, and California delegate dynamics influenced by Harriman’s machine.

Foraker Senate Chandler Taft Chicago New York Ohio Indiana South Brownsville Roosevelt Aldrich Crane Mississippi River New England Alérich Jim Mr. Roosevelt Tate Massachusetts Knox Hughes Becom Hughes Deneen Willnois Gannon Cannon Harriman

Army Orders and Assignments 1908

Military notices detail officers assigned to boards and duties after July 1 1908. Majors Almondu Parmerlers Mciver Wright and others join boards at Monterey and Fort Leavenworth. several officers receive leaves transfers and assignments. Naval movements list arrivals at Norfolk Fernandina and Mare Island with ships ordered to commissions and reserves.

Almondu. Parmerlers Sixteenth Infantry George W. Mciver Twentieth Infantry William M Wright Firth Infantry Jesse Mel. Osier Fourteenth Cavaley Frederick G. Stritginger Twenty-serand Infantry Apepatriarch School of Muskeury Presidio Monterey Cal Reymond Bamberger Seventh Cavalry George E. Mitchell Tarteenth Cavalry Reeneder Wiliam A. Paillipe Ordnance Department Natoral George D. Dechon Medical Corps Army and Navy General Hospital Henry Rasmand Henry Rasmand, Medical Corps Washington Harracks Lumpia Henry G Learmard Francisco Ateence Learnard General Staff Edward J. Vedder Charles H. Paine Twenty-ninth Infantry

Wilson denies retirement rumor from cabinet post

Secretary Wilson rejected circulating reports that he plans to retire from the Cabinet. He said the story is a complete fabrication from start to finish. Wilson has served as Secretary of Agriculture for more than eleven years after his appointment by President McKinley.

Sarta Amina Vian Viere Vwuissants Ms Sowlers Asia Tegel Euler Nee Ferts Secretary of Agriculture Wilson McKinyr

Charges art forgery in two Homer Martins and Innes

William T. Evans of the Lotus Club plans a civil suit against art dealer William Clausen to reclaim payment for two Homer Martin works and a George Innes canvas deemed forged after Evans had displayed them with other pieces at the National Gallery of Art. Clausen defends the sale saying he believed the Martins and Innes pieces to be authentic and notes Evans paid about 800 dollars for a Martin painting.

Homer Martins Innes William J. Evans Corcoran Washington Post New York William T. Evans Lotus Club William Clausen Evans Clausen Homer Martin National Gallery of Art Corcoran Gallery Washington Congress St. Cloud Newport Medfield George Innes Hivans Thirty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue Martins Martin and Innes Martin

Naval target test set for Florida in Chesapeake Bay

The Florida will be commissioned at Norfolk and used as a target in a naval experiment with the Arkansas. The test, to occur in Chesapeake Bay late May, will fire 1 and 12 inch projectiles and torpedoes to study the impact on internal fittings. Observers include Rear Admiral Mason and Chief Constructor Capps. The report also promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a nerve tonic.

Florida Norfolk Navy Yard Norfolk Arkansas Chesapeake Bay Morris Navy Department Newton &. ” Mason Ener of Ordnance Washington J., Capps Bureau of Instruction and Repair

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