Bryan in Control Wing Will Be Absolute, If Predicted
Canvass of Democratic center shows Nebraskan assured of 247 delegates and two thirds needed for nomination at Denver. Opposition gains 12 delegates as Warenton Post New York Herald dispatches from Washington describe the Democratic national contest and the party’s organizational efforts to secure the requisite majority before the convention.
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Marriage and Death Notices In The Washington Post Missed
Fragmentary OCR text mentions marriage and death notices from The Washington Post and other papers. Readable fragments indicate notices and public announcements tied to individuals, but details are incomplete and not verifiable from the legible portions.
Bryan Noted With 747 Delegates At Democratic Convention
The document lists delegate counts by state for a Bryan lead at the Democratic national convention. It shows delegates already instructed for Bryan, those not instructed, and those to be elected, with totals by state and overall tallies, including states like Alabama California Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Washington Wisconsin Wyoming and others. It notes several states with uninstructed or doubtful classifications and estimates total delegates aligned with Bryan versus those opposed or uncommitted.
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Democratic Delegates Warm Up For Burned Contests And Ballots
The article outlines delegate allocations and instructions for the presidential race. It notes Bryan leading with instructed delegates and a mix of unassigned delegates across states such as California Alabama New York Kansas and Virginia. It discusses the fluid status of opponents Bevan and Johnson with primary results and forthcoming state conventions shaping the first ballot prospects.
Bride of a Year Found Dead After Altercation
Ernest Terad ger confessed to strangling his wife in their home after a quarrel over money for baby clothes. The couple had a recent separation. He was placed under special guards in the city prison as investigators pursued the double crime. A crowd gathered outside the home and the jail, with authorities fearing an attempted storm.
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New York Taft Men Respond to Republican Nominatn Campaign
Special to the Washington Post from New York May 4 describes the Taft organization forming six weeks ago as the Taft oration for State of New York. Letters sent to voters show Republican sentiment rising, with slips returned at a brisk rate and thousands signifying support for Taft’s nomination. Chairman Taft Hay states campaign momentum demonstrates strong Republican backing for Taft in the state.
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Hidden Gold Believed Buried by Wartime Visitor
A Washington fan named Fin ds uncovers a stash of old coins and gold valued around $5000, later rising to $9500. The hoard, tied to Mrs. Mary Ann Kilah, an eccentric traveler who settled in the county before the war, was kept at her house. Fearing postwar invasion and bank theft, she hid the money rather than risk loss to marauders.
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Street Car Kills Motorist in Chicago Collision
A Chicago man aged eight was killed and several injured in a crash between an electric street car and a automobile. The automobile, driven by Bartholomew, veered from the track and overturned. Also reported deaths of Old Tom Morris, famed golfer, from a fall at St Andrews Clubhouse.
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Gray Forces Hopeful in Democratic Delegate Battle
The piece reports on Democratic factions led by Gray and Johnson debating delegate counts and momentum toward the Denver convention. It notes labor support for Gray, mine workers backing him, and Bryan’s dwindling delegate prospects with Nebraska at about 616 on the first ballot.
Pardon for Innocent Man in Illusion of Wrongful Imprisonment
A mistaken identity case led to an innocent man’s five year penitentiary sentence for a crime actually committed by another. Newgal to the West in Penitentiary for five years on a charge of larger developer. White, who served over a decade, was released after exoneration aided by a pardoning board. The true culprit remains linked to the property crime as authorities confirm the wrongful imprisonment and ongoing investigation into the evidence that cleared the innocent man.
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Special message urged on Porto Ricans citizenship bill
Widespread demand in Porto Rico for citizenship is cited by M Wilington and John Russell, a city businessman, who returned from Porto Rico. The appeal seeks a special message to Congress urging passage of the pending bill conferring citizenship before adjournment to improve relations, unity, and business confidence between Porto Ricans and Americans. Prospective action is framed as essential to counter anti American sentiment and satisfy local calls for citizenship.
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McKinley Horse Returns After Court Ruling
In Liverpool Ohio on May 24 a legal dispute over Major the horse once owned by the late President McKinley was settled. The Taylor Smith and Taylor Pottery Company had possession through Col John N Taylor, with ownership later placed with EL H Knowles providing care while the company shut down. The court found the pottery company the legal custodian after Knowles refused to return the animal.
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Refusing Forgery Charge for Old Swindler in Washington
Special to The Washington Post reports 84 year old Charles Bartlett arrested after confessing a check for 125 dollars to NB Harrison was forged. Magistrate Finn rejected the forgery complaint despite the confession. Detective Cooney admits the note is forged. Bartlett, an old man, seeks a home even if in prison.
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Protests Against Sunday Baseball Play Persist
War Department continues to receive protests mostly from clergymen over Sunday baseball. Detroit minister objects to diversions at Fort Wayne Michigan but the ruling stands that military reserves may play on Sundays if it does not harm civil moral interests or the surrounding community, though access to the post could be restricted if detriments are shown.
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Death dealt two dogs terrorizes city block
Citizens in the southeastern section faced aggressive mad dogs yesterday as two animals were shot and several sent to the pound. Police report a mutt attacked passersby on Fifth Precinct streets before being dispatched by officers. A second dog, owned by Peter Craig, was killed after mauling a person and other dogs near Gleshore Pond.
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Calvary Church Blasts Unchristian Divorce Tactics At Baltimore Conference
New York Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church official board denounces divorce rumor tactics that plagued Rev Dr Charles L Goodell’s episcopal election. They exonerate Goodell as accordance with ecclesiastical and civil law, protest sensational methods, and plan to send delegates to Baltimore while supporting his integrity.
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Church Cornerstone Laid at Temple Baptist Clareh
A large congregation gathered yesterday at Temple Baptist Clareh on the northwest corner between North and 1st streets. The sermon spoke on Gods church shall stand forever as Dr Trens text. The clerk read the annual report for May 17 197 to May 1 1998 noting members received and $11 000 collected.
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Carroll Institute Concert Benefits Signor Singi Tet
An enthusiastic Carroll Institute audience attended a benefit concert last night for Signor Singi Tet. The program featured two of his compositions including a march Homage to Washington, a concert aria, and three songs sung by Mrs William Key Miller, Bertha Mert Charlton Howarth, and Prof Emile Morl. Signor Francesco Nicoletta played a harp solo, with the remainder drawn from well known Italian composers.
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Tawney Loses Jeweled Watch Charm in Capitol Trip
Tawney, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, reports his jeweled Masonic watch charm vanished Saturday night in the Capitol or on the way to his hotel. He believes it was a gift and asks that the finder contact Jim with the return.
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Secretary Taft Returns From Cleveland Visit to Washington
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Washington yesterday afternoon after a trip to Cleveland. The report notes a speech delivered Saturday night before a federation in New York, with delegates at the annual Independent Order of Bnai Brith convention.
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Rumors at Conference Influence Bishop Selection Process
Long Protestant Episcopal General Conference hears rumors and attacks on bishop candidates, including Goodell, Quaine, Hirgetey, Hogele and others. Delegates faced telegrams and rumors as votes for two bishops near completion. Large crowds filled pulpits across Baltimore and surrounding counties as proceedings continued.
Dinner for Churchgoers and Sailors in Everett Event
A Seattle area church hosted a dinner inviting sailors who attended Sunday services. The event gathered local congregants and noted attendees from the fleet, with remarks by officials and acknowledgment of community groups.
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