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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1907

Page

13

Taft Endorsement Split Rocks Ohio GOP

Toledo lawyer Judge John H. Doyle in Washington argues Secretary Taft should be endorsed by Ohio Republicans while opposing the elimination of Senator Foraker. He warns party bosses in Toledo and Cincinnati temper the Taft bid, and notes current Ohio fault lines over presidential backing and senatorial succession.

Ohio Toledo John H. Doyle Washington United States Supreme Court Defiance Doyle McKinley United States John Sherman William McKinley Mark Hanna Senator Foraker Taft Mr Foraker Mr Forakher Foraker Judge Doyle Cincinnati Air Doyle Ant Ang Walter F. Grown Chirmain Republican State Central Gummates George B Cox Bess

Regulation Shift for Explosive Transport Aids War Prep

Perverts SY Dann of the United States Ordnance Department is assigned to New York next month to aid reservoir preparations by the American Moulvas Association for explosive transport and to help establish a bureau regulating such materials. May Odus Harney will replace him as head of the Dover powder depot. A War Department note says new regulations aim to reduce danger during rail and sea transport, with a committee of railroad executives to study and report at the association’s October meeting.

SY Dann Ordnance Department United States Erm New York Dunnow United States Powder Dover May Odus Harney Washington Vraunance Charles B Dudley Elemst Penneyivania Railroad A. W Sullivan M. Court Fe Railway N Smith Newark Central and Hudson Rur Railroad ND Maher Norfolk and Western Railicat S Higgins New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Vhs Association

Gunboats Leyte and Calamianes slated for sale

Leyte and Calamianes, captured by Admiral Dewey in May 1908, will be removed from the naval list and sold. These 173 ton sister ships, 10 feet in length, once served as river and coastal patrol craft in the Philippines, carrying five guns under five inches. Both have been out of commission for over a year.

Leyte Calamianes Dewey Navy Admiral Dewer Philippine Archipelago

CAPT CHARLES A CURTIS DEAD AND BURIAL PLANS

Capt Charles A Curtis retired Army officer and commandant of the State University Corps of Cadets died in a Madison hospital. Born in Halliwell he served as lieutenant with Gen Hancock and fought in Civil War campaigns. He wrote a novel and contributed magazine stories. His body will be taken to Washington for Arlington burial.

Madison Charlies A Curtis State University Corps of Cadets Capt. Curtis Halliwell Sic Hancock Curtis Washington Arlington National Cemetery

Honor Union Patriots Exercises Held in Churches

Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and auxiliaries gathered at the First Congregational Church in Washington for Memorial Day services. Rev Samuel Woodrow delivered a sermon on monuments and patriotism as Rev Albert Evans of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church spoke at Union Veteran Legion ceremonies. Chaplain Brown urged disarmament but said war cannot be eliminated. The services honored deceased comrades and emphasized duty of descendants to uphold patriotic principles.

First Congregational Church Tenth G Streets Grand Army of the Republic Patriohc Samuel H. Woodrow W. Bischoff Walter Humphrey Bischoff Woodrow W Woodrow New England Lexington Bunker Hill Gettysburg Tans Grand Armay of the Republic Grant Albert Evans Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Union Veteran Legion Lincoln Gideon Army of the Potomac Philip J. Hoffliger James J. Carroll Fouth Street Carrell Samuel J.young Wiliam L. Foulke Edwin T Whitcomb Katherine C McKenzie Royal Women of the War T J Shannon M Iv Tanner Ladies’ Auxiliary The Joseph F. Hartley Jasper BE Snow Henry A. Brown Fort Myer Mount St Alban Brown Aen Chaplain Brown Capital Traction Company D.C Washington, DC National Safe Deposit, Bavings and Trust Company District of Columbia Thirty-sixth M Streets Washington Riggs National Bank Georghat Dunlop Capital Traction Co T. Shoomaker MAX Needle & CO 7Th St August Brile Patrick F Carr

President Roosevelt to Attend Mrs McKinley Funeral in Canton

News from Washington reports President Roosevelt will leave for Canton to attend the funeral of Mrs. McKinley accompanied by Cabinet members and officials. Telegrams of sympathy poured in from government leaders and dignitaries as Mrs. McKinley, long in frail health, passed away.

Washington Canton Loeb F. M. Bristol McKinley National Congress Roosevelt Cortelyou Mra Root Agriculture Wilson Frank M. Bristol Metropolitan Methodist Church White House Fuerntive Mansion Garfield Wilson Rixey Navy Justice Day Supreme Court of the United States MccKinley Post Mrs. McKinley Barber Mrs McKinley Mabel McKinley Baer Pacific Coast McKkinley California

Mrs McKinley Dies and Estate Divided Among Kin

The article notes Mrs McKinley’s death and says under Mr McKinley’s will the estate passes to Abner McKinley’s heirs and to sisters Mrs Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley of Cleveland. It names Mrs Hermanus Baer as daughter and heir of Abner McKinley.

McKinley Abner McKinley Duncan Helen McKinley Cleveland Hermanus Baer Mable McKinley

Fisherman breaks leg after ladder fall from Chain Bridge

Alfred Ulmer of 1810 T street northwest fell from a twenty foot ladder attached to the Chain Bridge while descending to the Potomac island. He lost his footing near the end of the ladder, dropping his rods and gear. He was taken to Georgetown University Hospital.

Alfred Ulmer T Street Potomac Almer Georgetown University Hospital

Missionary Tells of Work in India

Rev. F. W. Stait, missionary to India, spoke at the Sixth Presbyterian Church about his jungle settlement sixty miles inland from Madras. He and his wife described difficulty converting natives who view their local gods as harsh and vengeful.

India F. W. Stait Sixth Presbyterian Church Sixth C Streets Mr. Stait Madras

Mrs McKinley Life Devotion and Domestic Charm

A portrait of Ida McKinley, wife of President William McKinley, highlighting her gentle nature, public role at the White House, and influence on her husband. It notes their Canton origins, marriage in 1871, her long illness, social duties, and her cherished Bible reading with the President. It also covers her attire, jewelry, family background, and two daughters who died young.

Dr S Gristol William McKinley White House William Mercini Mrs. McKinley Roosevelt Indianapolis Henry W Lawton Philippine Islands Lansing Midi Michigan Agricultural College United States Washington McKinley Presbyterian Church Canton McKinlis Shea Executive Mansion White Mouse Bie Ida Yaxton That City Dune 8 James A. Saxton Catherine Dewalt Saxton Buckeye John Saxton the Repository McKinney Cleveland Maj. McKinley Hig Hall Mc Komley McIinleys Mckiinley

Mrs McKinley Lifelong Sufferer and White House Figure

The article portrays Mrs. McKinley as an invalid for years whose health declined after 1878 while supporting her husband in Congress and later in the White House. It notes her devotion to him, social grace, and quiet fortitude, including regular drives, parlor visits, and affection for children, even amid public scrutiny and personal loss after McKinley’s 1901 death.

McKinley Mas. McKinley Congress Ebbitt House Fourteenth Street Ebbitt Hayes White House Maj. McKinsey Washington Executive Mansion McKanleys

Fly to Pieces The Effect of Coffee on Highly Organized People

Claimant describes years of dyspepsia and nervous distress from coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, symptoms resolved. reversion to coffee returned symptoms, confirming coffee as the cause. Patient quits coffee, improves again. Mentions reading The Road to Wellville and that Postum has a reason.

Wellville

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