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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

6

Bryan Safe Hope In Democratic Fight For Den ver Nomination

Washington Herald digest reports growing opposition strength to Bryan while predicting his nomination at Denver. It notes 363 delegates instructed or likely uncommitted, with 129 more than needed, and lists state and local delegates including Johnson and others.

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Died Betts and Other Notices From May 16 1918

Died Betts on Saturday May 16 1918 after a brief illness funeral in Arlington Cemetery with burial in the family plot. Veronica Boothlow not aged noted. other death notices include individuals with ages and burial plans. A section compares party delegate instructions in Massachusetts and broader state contests, detailing Bryan Johnson positions and anticipated outcomes in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Michigan, California, Missouri, Washington and the District of Columbia ahead of Denver.

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Funeral Directors Firm in Washington Offers Reasonable Terms

Minutiae of a funeral service provider’s terms appear in an abbreviated notice. W R Speare, Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street N. W., pledges fair and reasonable arrangements under a short, user friendly policy. The ad stresses affordability and straightforward service options.

Speare F Street Geo C Shaffer

Search for Girl of No Avail Probes Missing Vanderbilt

Princeton students cooperated with police in a search for Miss Gertia Vandertilt the assistant librarian believed drowned near Lake Carnegie. Hundreds lined the banks awaiting the next dive attempt as professionals prepare to return and resume the body search. Vanderbilt the girls father resided in Princeton today.

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Storm costs four lives in regional flood and wind

A severe rain and windstorm swept through Southern Louisiana and Mississippi, killing four people and injuring several as it damaged crops and disrupted rail lines. Flooding covered large areas from Louisiana's central to northern parishes, with eight to twelve inches of rain reported in places and towns including Mallia Chatagua Amity and Baton Rouge affected. Bridges and rail bridges were washed out, and many homes were destroyed or aban- doned as waters rose and streams overflowed.

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Gray in Pennsylvania vice Presidential nomination

George Gray of Delaware seeks the Democratic presidential nomination with strong backing in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Delegates from coal regions, Philadelphia, and northern counties are urged to support him, aiming for about 108 pledged delegates, while Alabama and other states consider influence in the national convention. A Gray League of Maryland is organized to rally support and prompt expression of Democratic need for a Gray led victory.

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Boston Society Couple Splits as Rumor Cited

Special to The Washington Just Boston May 1 Mr and Mrs Philip Cabot, famed Boston society pair, have separated. The town house on Beacon Street is closed. When asked, Mr Cabot confirmed the rumor, saying they are living apart. No divorce or legal action is planned and no action has been taken.

Washington Boston Philip Cabot Fm Boston Society Beacon Street Cabot Tare Ving

Thaw in dejected mood as counsel still seeks freedom

Harry Thaw shows dejection after an abrupt end to the case on May 17 in Dutchess County Supreme Court. His chief counsel Graham Thaw leaves for Newbury and Russell Peabody departs, while Thaw considers options to challenge confinement as lawyers debate the lawfulness of his commitment. Mrs Thaw arrives, brings a note to Dr Pilgrim, and Thaw attends jail services with hymnbooks he purchased.

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Seven Hurt In Collision In Northampton

Seven persons injured in a collision between a passenger car and a work car on the Wutuma line in Northampton Massachusetts. Motorman Frank Liner of the passenger car is in critical condition. Mrs Clarence Chase, wife of the town clerk, badly cut about the head.

Northampton Mass Wutuma Frank Clarence Chase Northampton

Brazil Plans for Embassy Property in Washington

Rio de Janeiro reports a bill to acquire property in Washington for a permanent embassy lodge will be introduced in the Chamber of Deputies. An appropriation of 9,200,000 is to be requested for the purpose.

Rio de Janeiro Washington Chamber of Deputies

GIVES BRYAN 801 OF THE 1.004 DELEGATES

Partial OCR fragment hints at a political delegate count with Bryan and a claim of 801 delegates out of 1 004. Details are unclear. no clear event date or organization is readable. The text implies a ballot or nominating context but lacks verifiable entities or outcomes.

Bryan

Californians Choose Today State Convention Delegates

Fresno May 17 The Democratic State convention will meet to choose four delegates at large to the national convention and the Congressional districts will select delegates The conventions will instruct for Mr Bryan.

Fresno Cal Bryan

Figures on Bryans Profit

The Chicago Tribune reports that William J Bryan could afford to pay 350000 dollars or more for the Democratic nomination to the Presidency even if he knew he would be defeated. If nominated he expects circulation of his weekly magazine the Commoner to reach 1000000 subscribers, yielding a net personal profit of 280000 dollars per year. The piece notes Bryan’s keen sense of financial value and profit from past experiences.

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Washington Post described as desirable and fearless news source

The paper is praised for independence and fearlessness in covering public interests. It claims to attract all reader classes by providing best news, top writers, and modern facilities for production.

The Post Leading Newspaper at the Seat of Government

The Post is the leading paper in Washington, gathering financial news from all sections and presenting full market reports for merchants and financiers. It serves farmers with produce sale guidance and offers leisure readers varied columns of news matter and more. The Sunday Morning Edition is highlighted.

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Sund ay Post Sunday Magazine Section Praised

The publication highlights selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. It emphasizes careful foreign news coverage with timely illustrations and claims the Sunday Post is superior to other Sunday newspapers, a favorite in households.

SundDay Post

The Sporting Post Pink Sheet Highlights

The Sporting Department of Tue Post presents comprehensive coverage of outdoor and indoor sports across all climes. It documents baseball results, racing, billiards, auto contests, yacht events, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and more in a precise pink paper weekly edition.

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