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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
17
Canvass of Democratic centers shows Nebraskan poised to secure 247 delegates and two-thirds vote for nomination at Denver. Opponents gain 12 delegates. article notes party organization and platform shaping under Bryan's lead and the coming convention decisions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a task about marriage and death notices in Wa shington Post and other regional papers. The garbled text references St Louis Republic and similar outlets, with unclear dates or named individuals.
A fragmented summary lists states and delegate counts, indicating Bryan holds a large total of instructed delegates across Alabama California Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Philippines and more while many states remain uninstructed or undecided. The balance of unallocated delegates appears centered on Minnesota New Jersey New York and others with totals suggesting Bryan’s edge over opponents and ongoing unpledged or classed delegates across the nation.
The Democratic delegate race shows Bevan commanding a large share with many instructed delegates and several uninstruted ones. The piece notes Missouri Kansas and California allocations, a Virginia contest at Roanoke June 11, and forthcoming contests in Texas New Hampshire West Virginia New Mexico Arizona and Puerto Rico.
Ernest Teradger is jailed after confessing the homicide of his wife in their home. The couple, once popular socially, argued over money for baby clothes and drink. The wife was found strangled in bed. Teradger alleged he had been out of work and drank with friends earlier. Special guards surround the city prison as public anger rises.
Special to The Washington Post New York Taft men form an organization about six weeks ago to promote Taft for president. The group has sent out over 400000 leaflets seeking support and returns them filled at a rapid rate. Chairman Toas Hay says the campaign shows strong Republican sentiment for Taft in the state.
A 5 000 dollar cache of gold was allegedly unearthed by Jim Yonest and associates from a house formerly owned by Mary Ann Kilah. The eccentric claimant reportedly hid the gold to protect it from wartime looting and banks after the war, sparking suspicion of theft and later custody questions.
A street car struck an automobile in Chicago killing Bartholomew Barttholomew of Denver and injuring Miss Margaret Hawkins. The car was thrown from the track and overturned. The same report notes golfer Old Tom Morris dying at St Andrews from a fall in the clubhouse.
Gray and Johnson bureaus compete as delegates edge toward Denver. Mine workers back Gray as unions press for his nomination. Johnson camp contends Bryan’s Florida setback shifts sentiment, with Nebraska at 616 potential first-ballot delegates.
A mistaken identity case led to five years imprisonment for an innocent man in a Westmoreland Penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of grand larceny and related charges. The pardons board, aided by investigators, exonerated him, noting the real perpetrator’s lies and misidentifications.
M Wilington reports a Porto Rico business leader returning from the island urging a special message to Congress to pass a bill conferring citizenship on Porto Ricans before adjournment. The speaker argues citizenship will ease anti American sentiment and strengthen ties between Porto Ricans and Americans, noting near unanimous demand among island residents.
A May 24 decision in Liverpool Ohio resolves the Major horse dispute rooted in President McKinley era ownership. The Taylor Smith Taylor Pottery Company held custody after Col John N Taylor transferred the animal to them. When the pottery closed EL H Knowles took the horse for care but later refused its return arguing certain prior use rights. The court ruled the pottery company remained the legal custodian of Major.
Special to The Washington Post. Charles Bartlett, eighty four, arrested for swindling N B Harrison, arraigned after confessing the $125 check was forged. Police sought forgery charges. Magistrate Finn refused. Detective Cooney says it is a forge and Bartlett insists he will go to jail for a home.
Clergymen lead opposition to Sunday baseball by troops at Fort Wayne Michigan with Detroit ministering concerns. The War Department renews its stance that military interests require allowing Sunday games for reservists not in contact with civilians, unless such play harms moral standards by exposing the post to the public.
Turmoil in the southeastern city area as mad dogs terrorized residents. Two canines were shot and several animals sent to the pound after attacks near Pennsylvania Avenue and nearby streets. A police officer killed another dog that behaved aggressively, while bystanders and witnesses described chaotic scenes as authorities restrained the animals and cleared streets.
Official Board of Calvary Church New York denounces hostile methods used at the Baltimore General Conference over Rev Dr Charles L Goodell divorce case exonerating him as per ecclesiastical court findings The statement defends his vindication and protests misrepresentation while urging sustained faithfulness and calm in church leadership actions
A large congregation gathered to lay the church cornerstone at Temple Baptist Clareh on the northwest corner between North and Main streets. The sermon centered on God’s church shall stand forever, with a yearly report noting memberships, baptisms, and $11,000 collected for the period May 17, 1997 to May 1, 1998.
An enthusiastic audience attended a Carroll Institute benefit concert for Signor Singi Tet last night. The program featured two of Signor Tetts compositions including a march Homage to Washington and a concert aria. Soprano Mrs William Key Milleriss Bertha Mert Charlton Howarth and professor Emile Morl performed, with Signor Francesco Nicoletta playing a harp solo. The remainder showcased Italian composers.
Tawney, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, reports his jeweled Masonic watch charm was lost Saturday night, either in the Capitol or on the way to his hotel. He says it was a gift from friends and asks that it be returned or contact Jim.
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Washington yesterday after a trip to Cleveland. The article notes a Saturday speech before a federation, and mentions a May convention at Tammany Hall with over 1,600 delegates and a future convention planned for Washington.
Disturbing rumors and attacks on candidates for the episcopal bishops at the Baltimore General Conference dominate coverage. Notable targets include Rev Dr Charles J Goodell and Rev Dr Joseph Hirgetey, with telegrams and false narratives aimed to sway delegates as two more bishops are to be chosen and votes proceed.
Everett area church hosts sailors for a church dinner after Sunday services. Local mayor and officials welcome guests from the fleet as part of a religious and community outreach. The event includes a conference and arrangement of lodging for attendees.
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