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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
25
Special to The Washington Poet from New York May 17 reports Taft's delegation strategy boosting his expected total. Capers' approach yields fourteen to sixteen votes from several states, plus contested delegates, with Texas Louisiana and Virginia contributing, as Taft edges closer to the nomination and Roosevelt’s prospects appear uncertain.
A garbled obituary notice lists multiple individuals with varied dates in 1908 and 1998, including references to a residence on 403 T Street and a church service. The fragment mentions Bettys, Bordens, and parents with buried interments and memorials in a local church setting.
A compact listing of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers in the Washington area from historic pages. Firms include R F Harvey’s Sons, W R Speare, Sardo & Co, and others, noting locations such as 17 10th Street NW, 940 F Street NW, and East Capitol Street, with open day and night services and crematorium details.
Funeral designs of every description moderately priced at 3214 Fat northyrest with phone M 4378. Geo Shaffer offers beautiful floral arrangements and is located at 14th and Lye ats with contact 2416 Main.
A list of Republican presidential candidates outlines the field with emphasis on known front runners and regional contenders. Analysts project maneuvering for debates and endorsements as the race narrows to key states and primary dates.
The Herald table shows Georgia uncommitted delegates leaning Taft with two for Roosevelt and two for Tanbanks. Overall Taft is estimated to secure about 487 instructed delegates on first ballot, with many uncommitted or contested slots from Louisiana Virginia Texas New York New Jersey and others. Roosevelt remains a powerful presence with broad support among governors and party leaders, shaping a possible unprecedented rally at Chicago.
Special from Milwaukee May 16 notes Taft holds a clear delegate majority but Wisconsin may still back La Follette. Officials say the Wisconsin delegation is not fixed and could shift if the convention changes the pledged slate. The timing and outcome remain unsettled with no definite moment to change support.
Special to The Washington vase Detroit Mid May 16 Two Democratic county conventions in Michigan fractured with clashes in Grand Rapids forcing police. In Wayne County Detroit the Campau faction held a large meeting in the rear while anti Campau delegates formed a separate section. All four gatherings adopted Bryan endorsements with varying instructions for him.
At Taft headquarters in Washington last evening Mr Hitchcock issued this statement on the close of the campaign for the Republican national convention delegates. total Taft pledged 584 with 517 instructed 36 by indorsements 1 and 31 by personal declaration. Unpledged 3169 with more than 104 known favorable to Taft. Conservative estimate places Taft strength at about 766 delegates. Hitchcock compiled a table detailing state and territorial delegate standings.
A statement from Taft allies argues most delegates backing Taft were chosen by what it calls white conventions, and that many instructed for Taft are opposed by their districts. It contends Taft’s Chicago convention majority is not assured, with a table of instructed, uninstructed, and contested delegates by state.
Special to The Washington Poet Baston Mass May 16 reports Senator Benjamin R Tillman aboard the steamship Canopic saying he plans to sail for Italy with Mrs Tillman for health, forecasts Bryan as Democratic nominee, dismisses Taft and warns of centralization and threats to states rights as he avoids media.
Baltimore records show several marriages officiated by multiple reverends. The entries include Harry J Brooks aged 11 and Masie M Fisselia aged 19, with other pairs such as Leopold Unterfachberger and Hister Musicar, both listed with varying ages, and George FE Anderson with Julia R Gray. The document cites Rev Hez Swem and Rev CF Berguer among the officiants.
A Health Office death register lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including Wm Smith 76, Ann Keenan 63, Charles W. Ros 60, Margaret Gaynor 48, Eleanor AfHibaon six months, Virginia Waugh 60, Mary F Woodward 49, James Berd 4, Roberta Ware 3 months, and others. Entries note locations such as 328 Fa ave, 2109 1th winer, 1827 Jefferson pl, 626 4th at na, and government hospitals, with date guidance up to midnight May 16.
A special report from Warrington outlines a rapid ten day drive for John A. Johnson as a presidential candidate. Bryan supporters fear possible 50,000 of 90,000 expected votes in the state primary could yield 22 delegates under the unit rule. Johnston backers had argued for earlier action to sway pledges. The Johnson announcement dealt a setback to Bryan forces after years of support.
The Democratic central committee released official lists of delegates and alternates to the city convention across twenty-two districts, plus judges and clerks for polling places. The long roster names district by district with specific delegates alternates and officials including Thomas J Mnere Jerome Diggs Harry Perkins Charles H Wells Edward Seaples Nathan Meeley and many others.
A mixed page notes building supply promotions, motorbikes and furniture services, a foot care ad, and a manicure offer. It also reports Democratic senators opposing pledged delegates to Bryan, with Simmons Overman and others urging uninstructed delegates to Denver and Johnson’s candidacy praised by Alabama Senator Johnston as electable and popular.
District of Columbia Central Democratic Committee calls for Democratic primary on May 18 and May 19, 196K to nominate delegates and alternates from 22 districts for the Democratic National Convention. Polling places listed citywide with chairman and secretary signatures and authority.
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