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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
35
Canvass of Democratic center shows Nebraskan already assured of 247 delegates and two-thirds for nomination at Denver. Opponents gain 12 delegates as efforts to organize and unify party proceed, with emphasis on maintaining party cohesion and campaign structure.
The notice mentions marriage and death items published in The Washington Post and similar newspapers. It references readers applying to appear in notices, charges, and sections across multiple papers including St Louis Republic and other listed newspapers, noting publication practices and standard notices.
The report lists delegate tallies and instruct status for Bryan across states including Alabama California Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Nebraska North Carolina South Dakota Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska Hawaii District of Columbia and more. It notes total delegates, those already instructed for Bryan, those un-instructed, and states yet to elect or classed for Bryan or opponents with several margins and partial counts.
The article outlines delegate allocations for the Democratic presidential race, noting Bryan's instruction count and other states with instructed and uninstructed delegates. It discusses votes, regional dynamics, and upcoming state conventions including Virginia, Kansas, and New York, with dates and lingering uncertainties about final ballots.
Reports from the city recount that a wife once popular in society was found strangled in bed after a quarrel over money for baby clothes. Her husband, Ernest Teradger, confessed to the double crime, claiming he killed both his wife and himself before dying to escape justice. special guards were placed around him in the city prison as crowds gathered.
Special to The Washington From New York May 4 The Taft or ganization for State of New York formed six weeks ago reports heavy activity The herd of petitions has sent out more than 1 400 000 slips seeking the indorsement of seventy fall for the Republican nomination for President These slips are being returned filled at the rate of 000 a week Chairman Toas Hay says the campaign has shown Republican sentiment in this State for Taft is strong
A Washington man unearthed five thousand dollars in gold coins from a house formerly owned by Mrs. Wiley Ann Kilah, an eccentric traveler who moved to the county before the war. Fearing invasion and looting, she hid the coins and later allowed the money to remain after the war amid bank suspicion.
A Chicago motorist died in a collision between an electric street car and a car driven by Bartholomew Bartholomew. Miss Margaret Hawkins and Bartholomew were severely injured. The crash overturned the automobile, with Old Tom Morris in London reporting a golfer’s death today at St Andrews from a brain concussion after a clubhouse stair fall.
Campaign dispatch describes Gray and Johnson camps reporting delayed delegate totals as Denver looms. It notes labor support for Gray, mining states backing, and a forecast that Bryan could be limited to about 616 delegates on the first ballot as Norfolk and Western delegates weigh in. The piece cites union leaders, Pennsylvania loyalties, and shifting sentiment in Southern and border states.
A remarkable case of mistaken identity led to prosecution and five year sentence for an innocent man. The real perpetrator, later identified, faced related charges while the pardoning board exonerated the wrongfully imprisoned man after months in confinement.
M Wilington quotes Porto Ricans seeking citizenship before Congress adjourns. A special message to Congress is urged to pass pending legislation conferring citizenship to Porto Ricans, aiming to ease anti American sentiment, boost Porto Rican-American relations, and unite the peoples.
In Liverpool Ohio on May 24 a court ruling settled a dispute over Major the horse once owned by the late President McKinley. The Taylor Smith Taylor Pottery Company was found to hold legal custody after Col John N Taylor gave the horse to the firm. EL H Knowles had been caring for Major but refused to return him, arguing use rights. The court determined the pottery company remains the custodian.
Special report from The Washington Post notes Charles Bartlett, eighty four, arrested after admitting a $125 check to N B Harrison was forged. Magistrate Finn refused the forged complaint while Detective Cooney confirms the act. Bartlett, stating he wants a home even in prison, returns to jail.
War Department continues to allow Sunday baseball for military reserves at Fort Wayne Michigan. Clergymen protest, but officials say such games are in the best interests of the service when reserves do not contact the surrounding community. If Sunday access harms moral interests, the post may deny it.
Reports describe a spate of aggressive dogs terrorizing the southeastern city area yesterday. Two dogs were shot, several detained, and a police officer reported multiple incidents as citizens feared further attacks.
New York May 4 official board of Calvary Church declares Dr Charles L Goodell exonerated by ecclesiastical court and protests methods used at Baltimore General Conference over his divorce. Board notes Goodell faced accusations tied to his first wife and a Providence suit while reaffirming divorce under legal conditions and urging fair treatment by the church.
A large congregation gathered at Temple Baptist on the northwest corner of North and 1 al streets Ret Or Simon POW Dres tn. The sermon centered on a steadfast church and the sermon noted the church shall stand forever. The annual report for May 17 1997 to May 1 1998 showed members received and funds collected totaled $11 000.
An enthusiastic audience attended a benefit at Carroll Institute for Signor f yigi Tett Pe. The programme featured two of Signor Sienar aetis compositions a march Homage to Washington and a concert aria virka. Three arias were sung by Mrs William Keye Miller, Miss Bertha Mert Charlton Howarth, and Prof Emile Morl. Signor Francesco Nicoletta played a harp solo. The remainder of the programme was drawn from well known Italian composers.
Mr Tawney chairman of the House Appropriations Committee says his jeweled Masonic watch charm disappeared Saturday night in the Capitol or on the way to his hotel. He regards it as a gift from friends and hopes the finder will return it or notify Jim.
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Washington yesterday after a Cleveland trip. A Saturday speech referenced the Western Federation of Yale Chris and Abraham next year. In New York on May 24 delegates attended the Independent Order of Brith Abraham convention at Tammany Hall. Max Stern announced a member count of 116000 and urged holding the next convention in Washington.
Baltimore area rumor mill swirled around the Methodist Episcopal General Conference as candidates for bishop faced attacks and inaccurate reports. The piece notes Dr Charles J Goodell and Rev Dr Joseph H., among others, amid telegrams and speculation about who will be elected as delegates proceed toward adjournment next week.
Seattle church members invited sailors to attend Sunday services and share in a meal after the event. The gathering included local officials and representatives from the parish to welcome guests aboard the fleet.
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