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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1908

Page

32

Knox Points To Peril Safety Of States In Issue

Gettysburg Pennsylvania May 30 United States Senator Knox spoke at Memorial Day exercises in the national cemetery on Cemetery Ridge. He warned that ambitious men threaten state and federal power and urged defense of the fundamental principles of American national life against those who would expand or restrict them. He spoke from the Lincoln rostrum and later went to York, Pennsylvania.

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Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listing

A garbled obituary-like directory lists M Lee Funeral Director JR. Speare Embalmer at 040 F Street N W and Frank A. Speare at Mar Hos with $8, plus surgeon or doctors Cain. East Livery connection and Geo P Zurhorst and Embalmer at 301 West Capitol Street.

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

Gov Glenn backs Bryan for president

Gov Glenn says his North Carolina prohibition drive shows seven tenths of state Democrats favor Bryan’s Denver nomination. He urges a state convention delegation pledged to Bryan and predicts Bryan can carry Nebraska Minnesota Utah North Dakota Oregon Ohio California with possible Illinois Wisconsin.

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

Sherman Would Be Second If Governor Is Not Nominated

Utica May 3 Representative James Sherman returned from Washington and discussed vice presidency rumors. He said the Constitution bars a president and vice president from the same state and supported Gov Hughes as a potential candidate, while noting no plans to announce himself. He will stay in Utica a few days before the Chicago meeting.

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Taft Silent On Politics In Interview Day

New York May 30 Taft refused to discuss politics in an interview and would not confirm or deny his intent regarding a move on Washington headquarters. He planned to return to Washington tomorrow after dining with friends including his brother Fleury W. Taft.

New York Taft Washington Chivigze Nemne Fleury W. Tatt

Convicted of Fraud by Mail in Chicago Case

Chicago May, autsalent of Marinette Gas Engine and Chicago Heights manager Menree found guilty by the United States in a scheme to defraud stock investors. Twenty eight sales agents were drawn into investments in the company’s stock believing they would recoup if they invested and failed to make good.

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, appeared before Justice Tane in Glencoe and was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. He asked to leave his watch as security until he could raise the money, and the judge allowed it.

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

Talk of A Bartys Sacrifice and Bryan’s Damaging Run

A report from Gov Johnsons campaign HQ describes Democratic leaders backing William Jennings Bryan for President to ensure his defeat. Southern members promise to press Bryan until a third loss, hoping to end his political career. The piece notes mixed views within the party and cites upcoming state conventions in Louisiana Maryland Mississippi and more as the political climate heats.

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

Bryan's Nomination Hopes Faced by Uninstructed Delegations

In Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, opponents claim 248 dollars and momentum may push three states to send uninstructed delegates to Denver. If Bryan is blocked on early ballots, his nomination chances fall. Georgia also may send uninstructed delegates as sentiment shifts toward Johnson.

Louisiana Virginia Maryland Bryan Denver Johnson and Gray Men

PARDON ON MEMORIAL DAY FORMER SOLDIER RELEASED

Columbus May 30 David Winget, an old soldier serving life for the murder of John Blankey of Sandusky, was pardoned on Memorial Day by Gov Harris. The pardon came largely through the efforts of former penitentiary chaplain C L Winget, a cousin, who will take the veteran to his home in Westboro for the rest of his days.

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

Commission Named for Presbyterian United States Church

The 120th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America created an executive commission before adjournment. It includes mod erator Baxter Fullerton of St Louis and John W Forter of Washington as elders, with several ministers and other elders named to one and two year terms. 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 In New Fortune

Special to The Washington Post reports Capt. Arthur Galloway, once forbidden from a seafaring life by guardians, vanished for years. He resurfaced as a shipowner and mine owner, after a dramatic ascent from second mate aboard a Chinese port ship to captain and later owner of multiple vessels. He died in 1887, left his wealth to his uncle Capt. Hatfield of Williamsport, then disappeared.

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

Mitchell May Be Named Governor Candidate

Special to The Washington rose Chicago May 30 John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America met with Democratic leaders and labor chiefs. He is viewed as a likely Democratic candidate for governor of Illinois with a potential Springfield announcement on June 15. If Taft and Johnson win Denver Mitchell could emerge as a strong vice presidential possibility alongside Jolison.

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

Denial Over Fund Draws Bryan Parker Tie In State

Shaiimaan denies receiving 320,000 from unknown donors to influence Bryan's support for Parker. Alien asserts Bryan announced support after the St. Louis convention and that no Democratic state convention nominated a senator that year. He says he never met Ryan or Sheehan and challenges the report's claims.

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 come to the United States to sue for divorce here and recover her nearly three year old daughter said to be in a convent. Her brother Medill Patterson, son of Chicago Tribune editor Robert W. Patterson, reports the case after the Count kidnapped the child with six men near Vienna. The Countess will pursue custody under American law to prevent seven year Russian custody.

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

Bulgarian agitator sparks protest at social settlement

Terre Haute Ind May 39 At the end of the settlement night school exercises a young Bulgarian named Penthhoss delivered a harangue for anarchism and waved a red flag. It was seized and burned in the street. Penthhoss was arrested and asked for trial postponement. Detectives sought guidance from the U S district attorney and hope to deport him.

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

Peruna Testimonials From Denver and Tennessee Alderman

George W. Weick of Denver and R. Bamuel and A. Seal of Tennessee attest that Peruna relieved catarrh of the stomach and chronic stomach trouble. They describe improved health, return to work, and strong belief in the medicine’s life saving benefits.

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

Policeman Kills Friend Over Barking Dogs

In Philadelphia on May 30 John Mulhern aged 29 was shot and killed by his friend Bicycle Policeman Willam Edwards. Edwards fired a revolver to scare barking dogs and, upon learning Mulhern was wounded, drew a second weapon and attempted suicide but was stopped by Officer Moriarty.

Philadelphia John Mulhern Willam Edwards Edwards Fond Mulhern Moriarty

Cuban Cavalrymen Trial Over Murder of Two Cubans

Court martial at Camp Columbia hears state’s evidence against Corporal Cooper and Private Gwinnell of the Eleventh Cavalry for killing two Cuban fishermen during a desertion attempt. Private Harry Fearnly testified the pair hired a sailboat Yoloma and shot the fishermen when refused transport near the Ile of Pines. The men later returned in disguise and lied about fishermen attack.

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

Woman's body found in river near Alton New Lang

A woman about forty five, wearing a blue serge skirt and fine garments, was found with a crushed akuil and lower forehead in the Mississippi River at Alton. Police believe she was murdered. Two rings a pendant a pin a scapular and mask were found in the skirt folds. identification is not yet possible.

Alton Mississippi River

Methodist and Unitarian church notices in city listings

Bishop-elect Franco Tiristot will preach at Monom and Rev RB Pooley will preach at E of Chisago. Dr Philo M. Bucs of India to address Epworth League at 6:30 pm. All Souls' Unitarian at Corner Pourtrent and L streets invites all to Sunday services and religious study sessions led by the minister at 7:30 pm.

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 to Public Printer Leech Arrives in San Francisco

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

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