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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
41
President Taft surveys a diverse audience during a public visit, with ex-Gov Vardaman opposing executive policy. The piece notes tensions between political factions, a lively crowd described as a circus atmosphere, and local law implications in town as the trip unfolds.
Fragmentary OCR text quotes Taft praising American unity and patriotism. The garbled speech emphasizes that Americans share common hopes, ambitions, and pride in a united nation under the starry flag.
Special dispatch from Jackson Mississippi recounts President Taft’s claim that his two month stay of conditions across the country is nearly finished. He describes travels from Atlantic to Pacific coast and Southwest, praising the nation and urging national unity while noting the constant need to meet more towns and states. The President emphasizes ambition and pride in American progress.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions names James Roman Catan Vturet West Lane Glidh Va and Tam Thovas Doyly with unclear context and a November month reference. No coherent event or outcome is extractable.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to marriage and death notices in The Post Standard. Names and dates are unclear, but the page indicates notices related to local families and social events, typical of a metropolitan post’s notices section.
An aged newspaper fragment lists numerous funeral directors and embalmers by business name and address, including WM H Sardo & Co, Frank G Geier's Sons, J W Wright Co, and Harvey & Sons. It also mixes with political notices and a Washington weather summary, indicating a crowded classified-like page with ads and notices.
President Taft’s sixteen hour Jackson stay marks a historic debut for a sitting chief executive in the city. The visit featured a state fair, balloon ascension, a parade, and a luncheon at the governor’s home, with teetotalers clashing over wine at the banquet and Vardaman dropping in for a cordial chat. Jackson’s crowd applauded the President while Mississippians debated temperance and political alignments ahead of the Senate seat contest.
In Virginia the campaign closes with both parties claiming a safe majority and voters facing a tight race. The Delaware-like tension centers on Carter Glass and Kent and the role of the Negro Republican League, with concerns over apathy and potential turnout affecting the outcome.
Statement asserts Barnard supports placing colored men on the police force and district attorney office. Barnard denies authority for that claim but says the subject deserves serious consideration. Mentions past New York practice of negro police officers.
In Maryland the outcome is tight as Democrats push an amendment toward a 7,000 vote edge and a potential two thirds majority in the Legislature. Republicans remain confident of defeating the measure but uneasy about the final tally and legislative dynamics.
London voters participated in municipal elections as results trickled in across the United Kingdom. Early returns suggested party strengths shifting, while government leaders sought to avoid clashes with the House of Lords over housing and town planning. John Burns urged conciliatory tones as lawmakers debated and rejected various amendments, including a proposed rate increase.
On the eve of election Republicans forecast defeat of the suffrage amendment and uncertain legislative outcomes while Democrats claim a 7000 vote margin and a two thirds majority in the General Assembly to secure Senator Rayner’s reelection. Foreseeable close vote and scattered county results loom.
In Bluefield West Virginia Hood family members perished in a house fire. Police suspect robbery motive with Washington Hood showing about 100 dollars in a Negro restaurant the night before. Bodies included a father, mother, son, daughter, and a niece. The head of the father was found nearly severed and the home’s upper story housed a restaurant. Firefighters and bloodhounds were used but leads remained unclear.
Ensign Burford and Miss Amy Lillian McGraw wed at a Halloween party in Malden after invitations hinted a celebration. The couple, engaged earlier, exchanged vows at the party site. They left for New York then to the groom’s Florida home during his leave.
The New York Criminal Courts building, constructed for two million dollars, was declared unsafe by city inspectors. Built on marshy ground, it shows widespread cracking from basement to dome. Repairs estimated at about 31 thousand dollars. An official report is not expected until Wednesday. The Tombs police court and the district attorney’s office are housed in the structure.
In Baltimore and statewide polling places voters will register approval of Saldor Rayner as the Democratic candidate for the U S Senate. Rayner has no party opposition and Republicans field no senatorial candidate. Primary provisions appoint judges to receive and count votes, with costs estimated at 17000 dollars borne by Rayner.
Philadelphia voters face a state wide ballot including supreme court justice and statewide offices amid a heated DA race. Republican leaders claim a solid ticket majority while Democratic chiefs predict a narrower win with ward by ward uncertainty featured in city politics and party council seats debated.
Rhode Island voters head to the polls on May 1 to select state and local officers. Gov Aram Pothier leads the Republican slate as Democrats contrast. Three constitutional amendments are on the ballot, including redistricting and changes to Senate leadership and gubernatorial veto power. Republicans oppose the first two. Democrats favor all or none, but success is seen as unlikely.
Lincoln reports a quiet campaign as Neb raska voters head to the polls tomorrow to select three state supreme court judges and three regents of the State University. Republicans list Barnes Fawcett Hedewick as nominees with Ho Hedewick a former member, while Democrats name Dean Sullivan and Good. Chairmen predict wide Republican lead, Byrne says Sullivan and Good will win. Campaign focused on circulars with little public meeting activity.
Albany voters await the Direct Primaries Association outcome as several assembly districts report pledged Republican candidates backing the move. Some districts show opposition or indifference while Democrats nominate for the plan amid a contested primary slate.
Special dispatch reports Governor acts after Gary affidavits claim a conspiracy to riot at elections. Marshall telegram to Lake County sheriff orders sworn deputies to Gary tomorrow with militia ready to assist if order fails. Rioting alleged to have progressed for several days.
On November 1 Republican Governor Draper faces Democratic challenger James H Vahey and other nominees in a statewide vote. Republicans claim a wide margin from 3000 to 40000 for the ticket while Democrats forecast tighter results with a close race for Lugene Foss amid a citadel of party hopes.
An advertisement argues catarrh is a constitutional disease arising from impure blood. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the radical cure, offered in liquid form or Sarsatabs tablets, with a claim of 100 doses per bottle and other remedies marketed alongside.
Two story bay window brick residence with seven large rooms and a porcelain bath on Eye Street near Istuw, opposite St Aloysius Church. A bargain at 5250 dollars for sale. Handsome residence on 16th Street with 14 rooms, hot water heat, finished marble? hardwood throughout, corner house with all outside rooms. Opportunity priced at 16500 dollars.
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