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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

19

Remandow Salvador Unfair Treatment Alleged

Minister Merry writes to Salvadorean Foreign Affairs demanding indemnity for imprisoned Moissants and damages to property, alleging torture of witnesses, warning that the United States will not tolerate such actions without a fair trial. He cites claims of torture, foreign consular testimony, and insists on legal process and restitution.

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

Guatemala ready for war tensions rise in Central America

Guatemala faces military redeployments and foreign meddling as the nation readies troops and matériel for possible moves against Honduras or defense against Mexico. Barrios downplays border withdrawals while signaling strategic troop buildup near high-risk fronts. President Estrada seeks U.S. mediation to restrain Mexico. Rumors link Alfaro to a Salvadoran uprising with potential gains from Zelaya if allied, threatening southern frontier near La Union.

Washington Post Guatemala Puerto Barriox Honduras Mexico Jus Barrios Huchutelenarga Estrada Mary Nicaragua Disnatenes San Salvador Alfaro

Johnson Favored by Hemphill for 1920 Presidency

Charlestonews editor Mas J C Hemphill in Washington praises Gov. Johnson of Minnesota as a leading contender for the Denver nomination. He notes Johnson’s engaging personality and broad appeal, while Bryan’s nomination remains uncertain. In a 1002 vote count at the convention 44 pledge to Bryan 402 oppose him and 298 are doubtful.

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

North Dakota for Taft at Republican state convention

Minot May 14 The Republican State convention elected eight delegates to the national convention in Chicago and instructed them for Taft. An insurgent candidate Frank Sprague was defeated by James Kennedy Stalworth by 183 to 0. The platform endorses Roosevelt administration and condemns Gov. James H. Stalworth’s Democratic opponent. Delegates elected to the national convention were R. H. Johnson, Leo Pettivone, Ro Meredith, H. Sandazer, Peter Rose, Judson Lamoure, C. J. Lord, and C. Stebbins.

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

Schiff Boomer for Taft. Banker Joins Taft Organization

New York May 4 Jacob H Schirr a banker today accepted a vice presidency of the Taft organization of this State He expressed belief that Taft will ensure intelligent consideration of problems and strict adherence to law benefiting all citizens with Taft as President and legitimate interests safeguarded by the Executive.

New York Jacob H. Schirr

Georgians For Taft Elect Taft Supporters At Large

The Georgia State Republican convention elected Walter H. Jolson Atlanta Clark Grier Dublin H Dincein Jenson Columbus and Judson W Lyons Augusta as delegates at large to Chicago The delegates are uninstructed but Jolson Grier and Johnson reportedly favor Taft Lyons leans to Hughes Twenty of twenty six Georgia delegates are said Taft supporters H W Johnson elected state committee chairman Retirement Association Election officers to be elected at United States Civil Service Retirement Association annual meeting at 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

Admiral Evans Returns Home in Guarded Worth After Long Cruise

Rear Admiral Robley Evans arrives in Washington after a 14,000 mile voyage from Hampton Roads to the Pacific and back. His health has improved though he may need crutches, and his retirement is planned for August 1. A bereaved grandfather, he asked for no homecoming demonstration following the death of his favorite grandchild Hobly Evans Sewell.

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 Hin Mr. McDounell Nartor Kami Hing Sligo Mad N Bvington Suwer Spring Riverton Leesburg Inn Leesburg Eicker & Barry Weirs Rockville GW. Head Randolph Johnston Glen” Echo Gayilwood Shady Yard Southern Depot T. Mundy Barboursville Orange Co LEGO Charlottville Cornelia J. Taylor Charlottesville Orange J. A. Spicer

Taft Moves Favored by Republican Leaders

A concerted plan led by Senators Aldrich and Crane aims to nominate Taft on the first ballot to blunt Roosevelt. The Brownsville case postponement, New York and Illinois delegations, and Harriman's California machine all push Taft, while Aldrich and Crane back a Taft victory and curb Roosevelts third term.

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 June 1908

Military notices detail officer boards and assignments for the Sixteenth Infantry and Fort Leavenworth meetings on July 1 1908. Transfers include Captains and Lieutenants, medical staff changes, leave approvals, harbor supervision duties, and hydrographer duties. Naval movements list arrivals at Norfolk and Fernandina with vessels Scorpion and Galveston among others.

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 rumors from cabinet post

Secretary Wilson rejects reports he will retire from the Cabinet. He calls the rumor entirely false, noting he has served as Secretary of Agriculture for over eleven years since his appointment by President McKinley.

Wilson McKing

Forgeries Alleged in Loton Club Art Case

William T. Evans plans civil action against art dealer William Clausen over two Homer Martin works and a George Innes canvas sold as genuine. Evans recalls presenting the pieces to the National Gallery of Art in Washington. Clausen asserts he believed them authentic and sold them to Evans for about 800 dollars.

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

Florida ready for naval test at Chesapeake Bay

Repairs completed and the Florida will soon be commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard to serve as a target in a naval experiment. The Arkansas will fire at the Florida’s turret and mast to study projectile shock and internal effects, with torpedoes from Morris also test fired. Officials of the Navy Department will witness the tests in late May to gather data on modern battle conditions.

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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