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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

13

Militia Marches From Washington Toward Frederick Md

About forty members of Company G First Regiment District National Guard left Washington on a practice march to Maryland Virginia and West Virginia lasting ten days. Under Capt J Harry Bean the militiamen ride in regulation khaki with two supply wagons and an ambulance. They will camp at Winchester and Harpers Ferry en route to Frederick with a transit through Rockville and Charlestown.

District National Guard Washington Borsebuck Maryland West Virginia Virginia Hester Va J. Harry Bean Pt. Bean City Richacon Bean Rederick Ely Charlestown W. Va Sapethes Wonchester Harpers Ferry Winchester

May Seat Davis Daughter and Convention Moves

Colrado Springs May 28 reports Ruth Brean Leavitt and Pemperdis of El Paso County mobilizing delegates to a national convention in July. Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes, Jefferson Davis’s only living daughter, is cited amid movement in Denver and ongoing political fundraising debates in Minnesota and the nation. Gov Johnson backs disclosure of campaign contributions and spending in nomination processes.

Colcado Springs Col Denver Ruth Brean Leavitt Pemperdis el Paso Tenie Heer Delngate Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes Jefferson Davis Neil Minn Johnson Congress

Weather Conditions Report From May Day Weather Bureau

Weather summary notes May highs and recent patterns with historical context. Mentions previous May high of 96 in 1895, current year showing moderate temperatures, scattered showers, thunderstorms, and winds shifting from southeast to east. Forecasts Friday conditions across Atlantic states, New England, Lake region, Gulf coast, and southeastern winds with some squalls.

Dept of Agricultura Weather Bureau Wastieston Woistinges Beraractoa Atlantic States Alles Reaton England Middle Atlante South Atlantic Gulf Coast

Hearst McClellan recount narrows McClellan edge

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports May 28 that eight ballot boxes opened in the Hearst McClellan recount show a net gain for Hearst of 41 votes, reducing McClellan's plurality from 3,474 to 3,406. The trend suggests Hearst could widen the margin if the rate continues, while some inspectors are accused of miscounting.

Washington Post New York Hearst-McClellan Hearst McClellan Board of Canvassers

Afflege's Soda Water Stand Ad and Store Details

An old advertisement describes Afflege's soda water stand opposite Chase's vaudeville house offering antiseptics and medicated corns, various health items, and low prices. It notes a warning bell before intermission, a large thermometer reading 97 degrees, and a phone line to check downtown heat.

Chase

Norment Elected Leader of Washington Railway and Electric

Clarence F Norment yesterday was elected president of the Washington Railway and Electric Company to take effect June 1. Ward Thoron was named first vice president Gen George H Harries second vice president and Allan L McDermott special counsel. The board promotes a tradition of finance prominence with Norment, son of a former bank president, and a history in local finance and mergers.

Ward Thoron George H. Harries Allen L. McDermott Clarence F. Norment Washington Railway and Electric Company William Loeb, Jr Ward Theren Allan L. McDermott Norment Allan McDermott Jersey City Washington Woodbury Blair George Truesdell MelDermott Loeb Ulysses Ward Mutual Fire Insurance Company Samuel Norment Firso Central National Bank Hisson The Central National Bank of Washington Washington Seek Exchange C&ile Treasury Og Fifteenth H Streets Connecticut Avenue Nermont

Truth About Kidney Trouble and Fulton’s Renal Compound

A Victorian era medical note discusses casts in urine, kidney recovery chances, and the alleged efficacy of Fulton’s Renal Compound. It claims casts are microscopic and not fatal, that inflammation and albumen can subside with treatment, and that 81 percent recovery is possible in cast-positive cases, citing John J Fulton Co and Henry Evans as local agents.

Fulton John J Fulton Co Oakland

Burton to Nominate Taft for President at National Convention

Cleveland delegate T E Burton will place Taft in nomination before the Republican national convention unless a last minute agreement with Taft and party managers adjusts arrangements. Ohio will supply several key roles with Wade Bilis as attorney general on the resolutions committee and Harry M Daugherty and Arthur L Vorys assigned to credentials and national committeeman posts. Taft travels to Norwich Conn for a Memorial Day speech then to Grant's Tomb in New York City before returning to Washington early next week.

Secetary Taft T. E. Burton Cleveland Burton Committee On Resolutions Wade K. Bilis Onto Genral Ohio Contron Harry M. Daugherty Columbus Arthur L. Vorys Myron T. Herrick Vorys Frank H. Hitchcock V Vorys Meyer Massachusetts Hitchcock Representative Thurton Associated Managers Norwich Conn Grant New York City Washington

Restricts Coal Holdings in Alaska to Curb Monopolies

President Foosevelt signed a bill aimed at limiting coal land holdings to 2,560 acres per person or combination. The act grants the government first claim on mined coal to ensure Navy fuel supply and seeks to prevent monopoly by enforcing acreage caps and forfeiture penalties. The text references several military officers and transfers amid the broader legislative action.

Foosevelt

Will Guard the Colors Second: First Battalion Wins Colors Duty

At Annapolis May 28 the final company work in ordnance and infantry named the Fourth company of the First Battalion as the likely guard of the national and academy colors for the next year. Midshipman Arthur Carpenter of Trenton N J commands the battalion. Parade during June week will transfer the colors before the brigade. Also notes movements of naval vessels arriving and sailing at various ports including New York, Norfolk, San Pedro, Bremerton, and Seattle.

Midshipmen Annapolis Naval Academy Brigade of Midshipmen Arthur Carpenter Trenton N. 3

Platts Tioga Lodge for Sale Linked to Senator Platts Wife

The Linga Lodge once given to Lilian Janeway by Senator Platt near Sloighland Mills New York is on the market due to domestic differences. Agents have failed to sell it and the Farmers Mortgage and Loan Company now handles disposal. The twenty four acre property features a fourteen room residence and is valued around 100 000 though a sale price of 57 000 is reported.

New York Amnex Linga Lodge Senator Platt Lilian Janeway Slighland Mills Kent Farmers’ Mortgage and Oan Company

Washington Post celebrated for independence and quality

The Washington Post is praised for its independence and fearlessness in reporting, aiming to serve all classes of readers. It emphasizes employing top writers and using modern facilities to deliver the best news daily.

The Post as Leading National Newspaper and Guide

The Post is described as the leading newspaper published at the U S capital seat. It gathers financial news from all sections and presents full market reports for merchants and financiers. It serves farmers as a guide for produce prices and offers leisure readers broad information across its columns.

United

Sunday Post praised as best Sunday newspaper value

The magazine section features selections by prominent writers, noted fiction, and carefully chosen foreign news with timely illustrations. The Sunday Post is described as better than any other Sunday newspaper and a welcome guest in households.

Sunday Post

The Sporting Department Tue Post Description

The Sporting Section of The Sunday Post is printed on pink paper and four pages each Sunday are crowded with the latest in the sporting world. It chronicles baseball results, running and trotting races, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and every feature of sport in an accurate and comprehensive manner.

Tue Post Sunday Post

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