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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1907

Page

4

Hughes Policy, Cannon Sees New York Pivot in 1908

Albany dispatch reports Speaker Joe Cannon asserting Gov Hughes pursues a broad political policy and will not oppose a party machine with 90 percent support. Cannon argues New York's role is pivotal in the next presidential election and warns against demagogues seeking rapid government ownership and loose regulation.

New York Washington Post Albany New York Herald Joe’ Cannon House of Representatives Gov Hughes Congress Cannon Newark tCmom Hugles Alee Tuni Owaanur Thera Histeria Republican Party

John D Davis G A R Veteran Dies in Washington

John D Davis a G A R veteran and former Navy Yard employee died Friday at his home 1266 Third Street SE Washington Funeral service will be held this afternoon at 3 at his home conducted by Rev H T France Trinity M E Church He will be buried in his uniform with the G A R medal on his breast pallbearers to be chosen from Faragut Post No 10 Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

D. Davis Congressional Cemetery John D Davis Navy Yard Third Street H T France Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Faryagut Post No. 10

Grant Third Termers Stirring Scenes Recalled

Col A M Hughes, lone Tennessee survivor, plans a reunion of the 1880 Grant delegates at the 1908 Republican convention in Chicago. He recalls 36 ballots for Grant, lists prominent survivors, and quotes Conkling’s famous nomination line as he notes Grant’s broad appeal and magnanimity after the Civil War.

Col A. M. Hughes Chicago Ulysses G. Grant Grant Cok AL My Hughes Columba, Tenn Tennessee Cot Hughes Coit Hug Gen Grant Old Guard Ulysses Col. Hughes T. C Platt New York Don Cameron Pennsylvania Wiliam Youngblood Alabama Chauncey I Filey St. Louis Cameron Conkling Logan Gen Blaine Sherman Garfield Appomattox Gil Grant

Indiana for Fairbanks Governor Hanley Leaves for Indianapolis

Wilmington Delaware May 19 Gov J Frank Hanley of Indiana and Mrs Hanley left for Indianapolis after Sunday with Rev Dr Kellogg at Grace M E Church parsonage. He said Indiana is solid for Fairbanks for the presidency and would help secure his nomination. He predicted Fairbanks would win the nomination and discussed Taft Foraker in Ohio. He could not name Ohio’s support but noted Fairbanks’ Ohio birth could aid delegates.

Washington Post Wilmington Del J. Frank Hanley Indiana Fairbanks Ohio United States Buckeye

Duke of Abruzzi Attends Pentecost Mass at St Patrick’s

The Duke of Abruzzi with Italian and Austrian diplomats attended morning high mass at St Patrick’s for Pentecost. Rev Dr. Stafford preached on The Church. Eighty children took first communion and joined a 700-strong May procession led by cross bearer Charles Fischer. May queen Miss May Clark and attendants featured. two St Vincent’s Asylum busloads joined.

Duke of the Abruza Baron Mayor Des Planches Baron Hengelmulter St Patrick’s Church Sauvage Holy Cross College Stafford Charles Fischer Carroll Hall Virgin Mary William Carroll May Clark Mary Mordn Genevieve Gaskins Edna Monroe Cecelia Beckley Etta Collins Anna Fitshugh Laura Hancock Katherine Hancock Annie Lepley Anna Smallwood Johanna Gloetaner Rickie Johansen Katherine Sullivan Genevieve Sullivan Lottie Siller Clara Mae Reichenbach Lottie Waiters Lallie Miller Joseph McNulty Helen Quinn Kathleen Quinn Agnes Wright Evelyn Hatton Frances Deeds St Vincent's Asylum Edgewood

Dog Bite Liability Question Faces District

Corporation Counsel Thomas is asked to determine if the District is liable for injuries to John Wells, a District pound employee, after a rabid dog owned by J. H. Pasco bit him while being transported. Wells has required multiple trips to Baltimore for treatment at Pasteur department of City Hospital, though his condition is not serious. The note follows with an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to build nerve stamina and vitality.

Thomas John Wells Pasteur Department City Hospital Baltimore Einstein

Chart of Cuba shows US pacification army as top force

Havana May 19 Enriched by constant practice in every department of military experience save the supreme test of battle the army of Cuban pacification after a bloodless campaign of six months may fairly take rank as the crack corps of the forces of the United States. It has maintained a high standard of discipline sanitation and self control in contact with an unsympathetic population and produced a meticulous topographic chart of the island.

Havana Army of Cuban Pacification United States Spain Cuba Gomez Garcia Maceo Barry Camp Columbia

Pabst Hight Day Malting Process Promises Nutritious Barley Food

The Pabst Hight Day Malting Process develops barley into rich nourishing food and the Pabst Perfect Brewing Process transfers this food into Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer in a pre digested form for quick assimilation.

Pabst Brewing Co. Ordering Info

Pabst Brewing Co lists contact at East 1431 70S% North Capital Street for Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. Inquiries and orders requested by phone through this address.

Pabst Brewing CO North Capital Street Pabst Blue Ribbon PABST

Bourne backs Roosevelt term and obedience to people

Senator Bourne argues Roosevelt should seek a second elective term if the people command it. He says the President must serve the nation’s wishes, not his own preferences, and defends the people’s confidence in Roosevelt as efficient public servant.

Jonathan Bourne Oregon Roosevelt Senator Bourne Mr Bourne Bourne

New York Milk Barred by District Regulations

New York dairies fail to meet District milk standards and creamery firms cannot obtain permits to ship milk here. Investigations show New York farms do not maintain required conditions, risking continued exclusion of their milk from the District unless changes are made.

New York Health Department New York State

Georgetown Hospital Elects Board To Expand Work

Georgetown University Hospital organized a board of directors at a Saturday meeting called by Sister Mary Pauline to extend hospital work. The board includes President Mrs J Hakin Gadsby and several vice presidents, officers, and sisters. two vacancies remain. The board aims to work from the outside in, cooperating with physicians and Sisters to continue aiding discharged soldiers and others regardless of color or creed.

Georgetown University Institution Georgetown University Hospital Mary Pauline J. Hakin Gadsby Pauline, Milbersa Edwards Henry F. Blount Alice Riggs Buell George Tully Vaughen d’Arcy McGee William Gwyn M E. Ailes Nellie E. Wealy Sheehy Gowans Sister Geraldine Spain

Cadets To Visit Exposition At Jamestown Camp Ashore

West Point cadets will depart June 4 aboard the army transport Sumner for the Jamestown Exposition. The battalion will camp on shore during the exposition stay, returning to West Point on June 12.

Jamestown War Department West Point Jamestown Exposition Army Sumner Exposition Grounds

Colored Leader Praised Booker Washington as Great South Man

Hannis Taylor, former U S minister to Spain and Alabama native, salute Booker T Washington as one of the two greatest men the South has produced in twenty years. He told the University Club about Pacific Coast growth and Southern progress since the Civil War, noting Negroes’ improved conditions and white generosity to colored schools in Alabama. He contrasted Spain’s royal ceremonies with national rites.

Hannis Taylor Booker Washington South Booker T. Washington United States Spain Alabama University Club Pacific Taylor Taos

Masons Fair To Be Held In Gaithersburg Md

The Masonic Fair organized by Pen talpha Lodge No 19 A F and A M runs Wednesday and Thursday in Gaithersburg Maryland with Montgomery County residents invited. Notable attendees include Columbia Commandery K T of Washington Mount Horeb Chapter and Hope Lodge. Acts feature a six year old ventriloquist artist Master Harry Wells, a horse named Fair from West Virginia, palmist Mme Jewell and moving pictures. Special trains from Washington at 6 40 p m and from Gaithersburg at 10 15 p m planned. organizers include Alexander G Carlisle chairman and others listed.

Gaithersburg Pentalpha Lodge Montgomery County Columbia Commandery K. T Washington Mount Horeb Hope Lodge Harry Wells West Virginia Mme. Jewell Harry McCabe Baltimore and Ohio Alex. G. Carlisle Cargon Ward Bates Atchison Peyton D. Gordon R. B. Moorg Thos. L Fulks H. B. Cramer Fred. C.grimm R. H.miles Riges Fire Insurance Company New York Avenue Polis M. H. Y C. Birge Washington, D. C Augustus Il. Schultze la Fayette Lodge Art Momsen John H. Olcott Washington Railway and Electric Company J. Whitehead Bricklayers’ Union Bricklayer Lom H. M Shook BU Wireligss Wal S. E. Bomar Second Street Kullman Maryland Hyattsville Prince George's Rockville Court House James T Bogley G. Lutz & GO Georgetown Gas Light Company Twenty-ninth Street Robbert L. Middleton Wiile

Veterans Hold Meeting of Army and Navy Union in City

Executive committee of the Army and Navy Union met at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on Saturday night to plan a Washington convention starting July 17. A committee was formed to report next Saturday. Capt J Walter Mitchell presided. Attendees included Cmdr R C Galbraith and Cmdr Thacker BE Lee, among others from Garrisons 74 6 and 9. Frank Coalman was named chairman of the comfort and receipts committee. The halls committee includes John H Thornton Samuel Tenry John Dales S E Harris Frank Coalman and M J Henderson. Cmdr Bills and Lemuel Fugitt were named to the badge committee.

The Army and Navy Union Grand Army of the Republic Washington J. Walter Mitchell Garrison No R. C Galbraith G. J. Snider C. W. Blush Thacker BE. Lee Garrson Frank Coalman W. T. Conroy John H. Thornton Samuel Tenry John Dales S. E. Harris M. J. Henderson Bills Lemuel Fugitt

PLAN COLUMBUS STATUE MEETING ELECTS OFFICERS

A Congress created commission met at Secretary Root’s office to elect officers and discuss plans for a Columbus statue funded with $100,000. Taft was named chairman Bromwell executive disbursing officer and Carpenter secretary. Bromwell to check placement at the new union station. next meeting will decide on feasibility and design.

Congress Christopher Columbus U O'Clock Root Taft Charles Bromwel Fred W. Carpenter Col. Bromwell Union Station

Ask s Attendant Dismissal At Washington Asylum

Superintendent Zinkham asks the Commissioners to dismiss Frank Randolph an employee at Washington Asylum for alleged negligence leading to the escape of Frank Wald a prisoner at the workhouse Wald had been assigned to work with Randolph who was painting the almshouse

Zinkham Washington Asylum Frank Randolph Frank Wald Zinkmann Wald Randolph

Marine Band Concert at Marine Barracks This Afternoon

Lieut William H Sandemann leads the United States Marine Band in a 2 oclock concert at the Marine Barracks with marches overtures waltzes dances and selections by Rossini Wagner Brahms and Bryddieton among others. Strong names and pieces anchor a lively program at the Barracks this afternoon.

Marine Barracks William H. Sandemann United States Marine Band Orchestra Wagner Suane River Bryddieton Brahms Galop Fanina Mos

Grocer Credits Postum For Nervous Health Improvement

A Cleveland grocer testifies that stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee improved his nerves and appetite. He recalls morning irritability and stomach upset from coffee, noting his wife urged trying Postum and the change was positive. He advises others with nervousness or stomach trouble to switch. There's a Reason. Read The Road to Wellville.

Cleveland Wellville

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