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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1908

Page

25

Knox Warns States Endanger Union At Gettysburg

Gettysburg May 30 United States Senator Knox spoke at Memorial Day ceremonies on Cemetery Ridge. He warned ambitious leaders could wreck government and urged defense of constitutional principles against both excessive central power and overextended reform. The speech echoed themes of Lincoln and emphasized the danger of state rights being used to threaten the Union.

Pennsylvania Gettysburg United States Netator Knox National Cemetery Cemetery Ridge Letse Senator Knox Lincoln Dafean York

Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington

M Lee, JR Speare, and Geo P Zurhorst announce funeral services with mortuary staff at 040 F Street NW and 301 East Capitol Street. Services include wake, embalming, and hospital duties. This notice lists associated firms and contact details for East Livery and cemetery arrangements.

M Lee JR. Speare F Street N. W. Everstring Frank A. Speare Sergeon RS. Cain Smia

Governor Glenn backs Bryan for President at Denver

Gov Glenn says a new state canvass shows seven tenths of North Carolina Democrats favor Bryan for President. He urges the state convention to name delegates to Denver for the Nebraskan and predicts Bryan can win Nebraska Minnesota Utah North Dakota Oregon Ohio California with possible Illinois Wisconsin.

Washington Raleigh N. C Glenn Denver Bryan Nebraska Minnesota Utah North Dakota Oregon Ohio California Ilinois Wisconsin

Sherman Would Be Second If Governor Nominated

Utica report says Representative James Sherman, back from Washington, favors a New York ticket as vice president hopeful. He argues the constitution bars president and vp from same state, backs Gov Hughes as Chicago nominee, and notes Congress largely backed Roosevelt policies with broad support seen for a Roosevelt aligned ticket.

Taft Silent On Politics In Interview

New York May 30 Taft refused to say whether he regretted his intent to strike at presidential headquarters in Washington. Reporters pressed on the topic as a Chicago convention discussion loomed. He will return to Washington tomorrow after dining with friends at the home of his brother Fleury W. Taft.

New York Taft Washington Chivigze Nemne Fleury W. Tatt

Chicago fraud by mail case shocks stock investors

Chicago figures linked to Marinette Gas Engine and Frank Menree face charges in a mail fraud scheme. Company stock sales misled twenty eight agents who invested with belief they could recoup if returns failed, but investigators say no profits materialized.

Chicago Autsalent Marinette Somany Chicago Heights Frank Menree United States Gie Company Sennee de Pereived Millie Mopioe el Sli Slo

Rockefeller kin Fined For Speeding In Glencoe

Harold McCormick, son in law of John D. Rockefeller, was fined $10 and costs for speeding by Justice Tane in Glencoe. He asked to leave his watch as security until he could raise the money. the justice permitted it and he was released after posting his items.

Cial Washington Harold McCormick John DB. Rockefeller Tane Glencoe Wes Mr. McCormick Inquirer Mettormick

Talk of A Bart Y Sacrifice Minnesota Man S Supporters

Democrats high in the party councils favor nominating William Jennings Bryan to defeat him in November. Senators and Representatives debate whether Bryan can win, with some wanting his defeat to end his political career. Southern members say Bryan will be beaten and politically dead after a third loss, while others doubt his electability. The article notes upcoming state conventions in Louisiana Maryland Mississippi and more, signaling decisive political moves this week.

Gov. Johnson Thetep Party William Jennings Bryan Bryan Denver United States Democratic Party Louisiana Maryland Ginfa Whissippi’s

Debating Delegates and Bryan Nomination Fears

In Louisiana Virginia and Maryland opponents of Bryan claim $248 and argue un instructed delegates could block Bryan at the Denver Convention. Georgia also may send un instru cted delegates as sentiment shifts toward Johnson. Georgia officials now say delegates may vote freely for whomever they choose to support.

Louisiana Virginia Maryland Bryan Denver Johnson and Gray Men

Pardon on Memorial Day for War Veteran

Columbus May 30. David Winget an old soldier serving life for murder of John Blankey Sandusky was pardoned on Memorial Day by Gov Harris. The pardon came chiefly through ex chaplain C L Winget, cousin of the prisoner. He will go to Westboro to live the rest of his days.

Ohio Columbus C. L. Winget Oho Penitentiary David Winget John Blankey Sandusky Harris Winger Soler Westboro

Ghurgh Commission Named in Presbyterian Assembly

The 120th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America formed an executive commission before adjournment. Members include ministers and elders from St. Louis Denver Minneapolis Washington Cleveland and more with John W. Foster as elder from Washington and H. S. McCormick from Harrisburg. The assembly also congratulated the U.S. President for efforts toward world peace and arbitration.

Kansas City General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States of America Haxter P. Fullerton St. Louis J. Weaver Denver J. K. Bushnell Minneapolis Elders John W. Forter Washington D. C H. 8. McCormick Harrieburg

Refused Permission to Go to Sea Ends as Shipowner

Special to The Washington Post reveals Arthur Galloway, once forbidden to sail, vanished for years. He reappeared as a seaman then rose to captain, buying ships and a mine stake, finally becoming a wealthy ship and mine owner. His uncle in Williamsport once cared for him after his parents died.

Orient Washington Post New York Arthur Galloway Joseph Hatfield South Highthe Street Williamsport Galloway Capt Hatfield Capt. Hatfield Boston Williamsburg China Australia Oriental Seattle

Mitchell May Be Named for Governor Run in Illinois

Special to The Washington rose Chicago May 30 John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America met Democratic leaders in Chicago and labor chiefs and speculation grows that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor He remained reticent but hints an announcement may come at the State Federation meeting in Springfield June 15 The talks also touch on potential vice presidential possibilities if Taft is nominated and Johnson wins at Denver with Mitchell as running mate and labor support backing Jolison.

Chicago John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Mitchell Nhinois State Federation Springfield Taft Johnson Denver Mitchel Jollason

Denies Fund for Eran in Parker Support Rumor

A Democratic State center and Alien deny a Toronto report claiming 320,000 was raised to back Parker and influence Senator Bryan’s stance. They reject connections to Thomas F. Ryan or William F. Sheehan, saying Bryan supported Parker after the St. Louis convention and no Senate nomination by the state convention occurred.

Meek Shaiimaan At & Alien The Ater York Bryan Parker Finallers Yalse Thomas F. Ryah Willam F. Sheehan

Countess to Seek Divorce Over Kidnapped Child

Countess Gizyck formerly Miss Patterson of Chicago plans to return to the United States to sue for divorce. Her brother Medill Patterson says the Russian count abducted their nearly three year old daughter in Vienna with six men. The countess hopes to reclaim the child and later obtain custody under American law.

Washington Post New York Gizyck Miss Patterson Chicago United States Ees Joseph Medill Patterson Europe Provence Robert W. Patterson Chicago Tribune Parla Patterson America Ameran

Hope to Deport Anarchist in Terre Haute Stunt

At a social settlement night school in Terre Haute Indiana on May 39 Penthhoss a Bulgarian youth delivered an anarchist harangue and displayed a red flag which was burned in the streets. He was arrested and asked for a trial postponement. Detectives have asked the U S district attorney for instructions and hope to deport the prisoner.

Petal Terre Haute Ind Social Settlement Penthhoss Pentchoss United States District Attorney Bin

Peruna Hailed By Satisfied Users In Testimonial Notes

A Denver Alderman and several Tennessee residents praise Peruna for catarrh of the stomach. George W. Weick of Denver reports wonderful help, while R. Bamue t and A. Seal describe severe stomach catarrh improved after using Peruna and regaining health and work ability. One speaker says Peruna saved a life and urges publication of testimonials.

Lderman George W. Weick South Seventh Street Denver Cal Eleventh R. Bamuet A. Seal Route Treadway Tenn Peruna Hancock County Hinwkins County Hazded

Policeman Fatally Shoots Friend in Frightened Fireplay

Philadelphia on May 30 saw Bicycle Policeman William Edwards shoot and kill John Mulhern, 29, while attempting to scare barking dogs. Edwards, startled by Mulhern’s death, attempted suicide but was stopped by Officer Moriarty. the incident followed a private watchman’s report and a gunfire reaction.

Philadelphia John Mulhern Willam Edwards Edwards Fond Mulhern Moriarty

Murder Trial of Cavalrymen Over Cuban Boat Deaths

The Eleventh Cavalry corporal Cooper and private Gwinnell are tried by a special military court at Camp Columbia for murdering two Cuban fishermen during a desertion attempt from Pinar del Rio. Private Fearnly testified Cooper urged fishermen to take them off the island, then shot two men when refused.

Havana Cooper Gwinnell Eleventh Cavalry Special Military Court Camp Columbia Harry Fearnly Pinar del Rio Ile of Pines Gwinnel

Woman's Body Found Floating in River at Alton

A woman about forty five, wearing a blue serge skirt and fine garments, was found drowned in the Mississippi at Alton. Her akuil and lower forehead show a blow from a blunt instrument, suggesting murder. Two rings, a pendant, a pin, a scapular, and a mask recovered from the skirt folds may identify her. police deem it a homicide.

Alton Mississippi River

Methodist Episcopal Metropolitan Memorial M E Church notices

Bishop-elect Franco Tiristot to preach at Monom Rev RB Pooley will preach E of Chisago Dr Philo M Bucks of India to address Epworth League at 6 p.m. All Souls Church Corner Pourtrent and L streets Ulysses G B Pierre in charge Sunday school class for comparative religion study Unite Stay Cine morning service sermon by minister 7 30 a.m. Young People's Religious Unity service invited to all services

Methodist Episcopal, Metropolitan Memorial M. EB Franco Tiristot Monom Pooley Chisago Philo M. Bucs India Epworth League ALL Souls Churcil Corner Pourtrent L Streets Ulysses GB. Pierre the Minster Young Prople

Successor of Public Printer Leech Arrives in San Francisco

John S. Leech, director of printing, arrives in San Francisco on May 30 en route to Manila and Washington. He will assume Public Printer duties, succeeding Charles A. Stillings who was suspended by Warder of President Roosevelt.

Stilliiga San Francisco John S. Leech San Manila Washington Charles A. Stillings Hoosevelt

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