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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
32
Capers strategy yields Taft administration sixteen votes and gains from Louisiana Virginia and Texas enough contests to boost totals. Roosevelt remains a factor as Taft managers claim momentum with defeats across states and district conventions shaping delegate counts.
A fragmentary obituary notes a person associated with residence at 403 T Street and burial arrangements at a local church. The text is garbled with broken dates and names, mentioning May 15 and May 16, a spouse or family reference, and a memorial tone typical of a small town notice.
A fragmented 1920s directory snippet lists numerous funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Notable names include R. F. Harvey's Sons, W. R. Speare, Geo. P. Zurhorst, Thos. A. Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and John R. Wright Co. Entries mention services, crematorium access, and open day and night availability.
Funeral designs offered by Geo Shaffer and company at 2416 Main near 14th and Lye inclinations to prices. Also another plant located at 3214 Fat northyrest with phone M4378 offers funeral designs of every description at moderate prices.
The article lists the Republican presidential hopefuls in a lineup format and notes the total count. It provides context on each candidate’s standing and the event where they appeared, highlighting party strategy and voter interest.
The Herald table shows Taft with 487 delegates on first ballot in view of Louisiana Virginia and Texas contests. Roosevelt and Taft lead competing forces with many uncommitted delegates in New York New Jersey and other states potentially shifting support. Roosevelt could still loom large at Chicago while Taft solidifies instructed delegates.
Special to The Washington Past Milwaukee May 16 Delegates to the Republican national convention favor Senator La Follette in Wisconsin and plan to present his name. Secretary Taft has no pledged majority and may lose the nomination if delegates shift. The Wisconsin delegation remains undecided until a clear majority emerges or delegates change position.
Special to The Washington vase Detroit Mid May 16 Two Democratic county conventions in Michigan split into factions causing near riot conditions and police action at Grand Rapids. Wayne County did not require police but Campau faction dominated on floor. ant Campau side moved to rear. All four conventions adopted resolutions endorsing Bryan, with differing instructions.
At Taft headquarters in Washington last evening Mr Hitchcock said that by day’s end 584 delegates were pledged to Taft, with 517 instructed, 36 by endorsements, 1 by unspecified method, and 31 by personal declaration. He noted 3169 unpledged delegates, over 104 of whom favor Taft, estimating Taft strength at about 766 delegates. A table detailing state and territorial standings accompanies.
A published statement from Taft allies questions the strength of Taft’s nomination bid. It notes only 127 of 228 delegates are instructed for Taft, with many uninstructed delegates from districts where Taft resolutions failed. The allies say many Taft supporters were chosen by white conventions not recognized by the national committee.
Special to The Washington Poet Baston Mass May 16 Senator Tillman on the steamship Canopic plans to seek baths in Italy for health and rest. He criticizes centralization, defends Taft, predicts Bryan as Democratic nominee, and signals withdrawal from campaigning until October. Mrs Tillman accompanies him.
Multiple marriage licenses listed with names and ages including Harry J Brooks 11 and Masie M Fisselia 19, George FE Anderson 21 and Julia R Gray 23, Herry Bowman 22 and Maud A Day 18, Clifford Ashton 26 and Emma Taylor 23, under various Reverend officials in Maryland.
Health office record lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses including Wm Smith 76, 328 Fa ave. Ann Keenan 63, 2109 1th winer. Charles W Ros 60, 1827 Jefferson pl. Margaret Gaynor 48, 2628 0 at nw. Margaret C DB Smithaon 35, 626 4th at na. Alex L Whitehall 8137s Govt Hosp Insane. Eleanor AfHibaon 6 mos, 1024 fith st ne Jackson Broadus 71 Govt Hosp Ynasne. Virginia Waugh 60, 2206 Cleveland ave. Tennison Woodland 78, Home for Aged and Enfirm. Mary F Woodward 49, & Alexander opt. James Berd 4, 624 Ad st ne. Roperta Ware 3 mos, 1112 lst st Dw. Edward Barber 11 mos, Children's Hospital. Wm H Baghy 99, Garfield Merhe. Fredrick M4 faye.
Special report from the Warrington Post notes a ten day whirlwind campaign for John A Johnson as president. Bryan supporters claim 50 000 of 90 000 votes in the next democratic primary could yield 22 delegates under unit rule. Johnson supporters had hoped earlier efforts might sway pledged voters.
The Democratic central committee released official lists of delegates and alternates to the city convention, with judges and clerks for each of the district polling places. Names span twenty two districts including Districts One through Twenty-two with numerous delegates alternates judges and clerks listed for each district. Independence League Convention in San Francisco adopts a fusion stance and sets delegates to the national convention.
A mixed page notes moves for furniture, bicycle ads, and dental care, followed by Democratic senatorial and representative views on nominating Bryan or Johnson. Key figures include Simmons Overman and Johnston praising Johnson as a unifying, electable candidate, with calls for uninstructed delegates.
The Central Democratic Committee of the District of Columbia designates Monday May 18 for the Democratic primary and Tuesday May 19 for the District convention. The call lists polling places by district, dates, and times for delegates and alternates to the Democratic National Convention and nominees for national offices.
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