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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
13
Thomas W Phillips, an Independent Out Man and former Congressman, declares voters nationwide back renominating the president. The piece notes Roosevelt support at the Republican convention and references battles over the 92nd and 3rd districts, with mentions of Bryan, McKinley-era figures, and ongoing party divisions.
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A dense vintage directory fragment lists funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and telephone notes. Entries include Frank Geier ss ons and J W Lee at Capitol area, John R Wright Co, J H Tabler & Bro, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, WM H Sardo & Co, Thos S Sergeon, and Costello among others. The text shows business names, street addresses like 301 East Capitol SW and 940 F Street NW, and contact details for immediate service.
A speaker argues that the civil conflict must continue to ensure a square deal for all, condemns wealth overcapitalization and price extortion, warns of socialism if the government fails workers, and pledges President Roosevelt must follow the people's command rather than resign. Vox populi vox Dei.
Justice Lampert overruled a Mayo McClellan motion and ordered twenty subpoenas directed at William R Hearst as a recount of the McClellan Hearst mayoralty contest moves forward. Nearly 200 ballot boxes used in the election may be canvassed in court presence. Hearst plans to sail for Europe tomorrow as the recount proceeds through the summer.
Delegates Samuel A Hays and Joseph Carle were chosen to attend the national convention in Denver. The Fourth Congressional District Democrats adopted a resolution urging Senator RF Isidd of Guimr County for Congress and pledged loyalty to Bryan at the West Virginia gathering.
Representative Fassett or Mew yoR atter is discussed for Sherman. Debate centers on qualifications, rival opinions, and party support. The article notes Fassett would be a strong fit for the Republican ticket as the field narrows.
Mrs Lanse Scott faced Judge Wimball in Police Court on a hat tampering charge. Witnesses from Mrs Scott’s household testified about sending goods to a home and delaying payment. The court found Mrs Scott guilty on two counts with fines totaling $446. Senor Garlan and other witnesses testified in the prior summer Police Court proceeding.
The Anthropological Society of Washington held its 29th annual meeting at Cosmos Club. An obituary of Paul Becks was read by Walter Slugh, with remarks on John Hitt, George C May nad, and Crosby S Noyes by Otis T M son. A new constitution and by laws were adopted. Elected officers include President Walter Hough, Vice President James Mooney, Secretary James F Swanton, and Treasurer George C Munard. Members of the House of Governors listed, with J N GB Hewtt and others.
Treasury announces no electric fans this summer due to Congress reducing electricity funds. Clerks who relied on breezes from revolving fans lament the cut as the July 1 funding levels remain at $17,000, nearly exhausted by lighting needs and the same for the new fiscal year.
Gev Hanly will address the candidates for degrees at Howard University during the graduating exercises at the First Congregational Church this evening. Frank Hany of Indiana is noted among the speakers.
The army balloon carrying Theodore Roosevelt Jr descended abruptly in Baltimore suburb Patapsco Neck near Brooks Hill. Witnesses report a large gash in the gas bag and a near-derailed landing as officers downplayed the danger. The flight aimed to teach aerial tactics to Signal Corps noncommissioned officers and may lead to broader experiments at Fort Myer.
Central Office Detectives Mullen and Horn arrest James J Harrison age 37 who police say posed as a bogus undertaker. He allegedly swindled merchants by claiming his wagon broke down and seeking loans, while claiming Baltimore residence. Police insist Harrison is the man.
Worthington Dorsey aged seventy three died yesterday morning at his home 1038 Nineteenth Street Northwest after two years of declining health. Born in Howard County Maryland he moved to the city in youth and engaged in the mercantile business retiring two years ago. Survivors include five children Mrs William E Warren Miss Laura R Dorsey Mrs Nannie Lee Dorsey William H Dorsey and Walter Dorsey.
United States consul Thomas P Moffat, based in La Guaira Venezuela, arrived in Guantanamo Cuba aboard the gunboat Paducah and is under quarantine. He is en route to the United States on authorization from the State Department due to the bubonic plague epidemic in La Guaira.
Dr George N Sothoron died Sunday at George Washington University Hospital after a long illness. He was buried yesterday afternoon at 230 o clock. Funeral services were conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel by Rev Frederick B Howden of St Johns Church Georgetown, a lifelong friend. Interment followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Humphry Ward, the novelist, rode a Canadian Pacific train derailed by a sinking roadbed about one hundred miles east of here last night. The locomotive and mail cars toppled into a small lake. Ward escaped injury. several passengers were slightly hurt. Mail clerks were seriously injured. fifteen thousand dollars worth of registered mail was submerged.
Boston May 2 Efforts to locate Reginald Sears James a Harvard Medical School student who disappeared Friday continued today Five thousand circulars were sent nationwide with his description authorities fear he may have wandered off driven by over study and mind distress
The War Department announced no withdrawal of American troops from Cuba at present. After conferences among the President Secretary Taft and Gen Bell the decision followed representations from Gov Magoon and Gen Larry. The move aims to avoid reducing forces before the Cuban republic is established near February and the full army returns home. The proposed homeward pull was to boost regulars for summer maneuvers in the United States.
The Class of 38 at Howdo in College reunites with fifteen survivors including GenEls Spear Rev Frank Sewaill Honce M Jordan and Joshua L Chamberlain planning a June 6 Brunswick visit. Gen Spear aims to have the city ready and stay several days.
Moembera of the Chinese Sunday school at the Church of the Ascension on Twelfth Street and Massachusetts Avenue hosted a farewell for Assistant Rector Rev Robert F. E. Browning on Monday evening. Browning departs for Shanghai China as a missionary the first part of June. The school gave him a silver communion set. Frank P. Sicent, Commissioner of Immigration, and Dr W. W. Yen, second secretary of the Chinese Legation, were the principal speakers.
John T Ashford aged 74 died Monday night at his home 606 R Street Southeast Washington. Born in Alexandria he came to Washington in 1861. He was brother to Mahlon Ashford and Dr Francis Ashbury Ashford. Survived by wife Margaret Ashford. Funeral from the residence this afternoon, private. Interment Bethel Cemetery Alexandria.
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