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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
3
Democratic leaders say Republican efforts failed to lift Vermont's vote despite extensive campaigning and high level appeals. They note the 1904 result does not exceed 48 060, far below prior years, amid administration focus and farmer support for Governor hopefuls. Representative Babcock credits farmers for the large vote.
Marriage and genro notices in The Washington Post may appear simultaneously in listed morning papers without extra charge or telegraphing. Insertion applies to New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald Bt Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard Bt Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A dense OCR passage lists multiple marriage licenses from Virginia and Maryland, naming individuals such as J H Johnson and Agnes Ellason, Packard Langley, Linzie Green, and many others, followed by scattered obituary and funeral notices for Benedict Wilson, Del Alton, and Heurich. The garbled text includes dates, locations like Mineral Virginia and Et Michaels Maryland, and various minor biographical details in a distressed historical newspaper format.
Health office records name deceased individuals with ages and addresses. Notable entries include Earnest Beverly age 6 months, Elizabeth Hames age 98, John Cleary Gea Univ Hosp age 78, John W Thomas Govt Hespe Insane age 68, Clarence Taylor age 2 months, and Charles H Trimrelt age 79.
A collection of notices from undertakers and embalmers lists W R Speare Joseph Gawler B F Harvey sons John R Wright William Lee George P Zarhorst and others offering first class funeral services and memorial spaces. Each ad notes locations in Washington DC areas including F Street N W Pa Avenue NW Fourth Street NW Tenth Street NW East Capitol Street and Pennsylvania Avenue with telephone contacts and modest prices.
The speaker notes abundant crops and general satisfaction, praising Vermont voters for approving conditions and urging farmers nationwide to vote their approval. Representative Dalsell of Pennsylvania says the Vermont result shows no apathy, with minds fully made up on election day.
White River Junction Vermont September 7 With two towns missing the Republican plurality of 31500 in yesterday's election is near final figures. Bell Republican leads Porter Democrat 47991 to 16492. House would be 30 Republicans 3 independents 2 citizens. Democrats 50 last year. Senate expected solidly Republican. Foster leads in First district 13350 Haskins 1640 in Second. Socialist Morse 587 Prohibition Cummings 986. President Roosevelt congratulates Bell.
President Roosevelt telegraphed to Senator Proctor Charles J Bell governor elect and Republican State Committee congratulating them on Vermont election results. Messages from Alfred E Watson and Charles H Robe report Vermont support for Roosevelt with large majorities and a stronger win than four years ago. Francis B Loomis, an assistant secretary of state, joined callers at Sagamore Hill before resuming duties in Washington.
Saginaw Mich Sept 7 Russell Ostrander Lansing Attorney General Blair Jackson Circuit Judge Aar on Vae were nominated by the Republican Judicial Convention for the State Supreme Court terms seven five and three years. Ostrander led on ballots then Blair won on a later ballot. Taggart urged corruption be crushed and judicial selections free from graft. Peyton nineteen struck in shoulder by beer mallet at Flaherty's saloon Lane arrested.
A political banquet report highlights Parker supporters denouncing Roosevelt and urging Parker to lead. Pulitzer letters stress Vermont as a warning to New York and key states, while Howell and Stoll praised Parker's vision for a unified, restrained, constitutional administration amid attacks on imperialism and sectional tensions.
Esopus New York September 7 Judge Parker will deliver his first post nomination address to visiting editors of Democratic newspapers in Rosemount He will speak from the veranda replying to Charles W Knapp of St Louis The meeting appears devoid of political noise and the visitors expect Parker to discuss the campaign developments.
Capt Josiah A Richmond a California pioneer and last surviving captain of the Fifty second Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War died at Shelburne Park Mass Sept 7. Also reports of John Shields trainer of racehorses dying of heart disease in Chicago aged fifty and Mrs Mary Whiting Bryant widow of William Cullen Bryant dying at Marbledale Conn aged thirty seven. J D Underwood Rogers Wheel general manager died suddenly at age fifty five in Lebanon Ky. A Holmes from Pittsburgh died at sea aboard the Teutonia on Sept 28 voyage from New York to Liverpool.
Advertised prices entice readers with deep discounts on oak toilet furnishings, wall mirrors, and couches. Items include a walnut bench, three mirror set, and velvet covered couches with carved feet, all presented with discounted sale prices and emphasis on quick stock turnover.
George H. Shibley of Washington declines the Continental party nomination for Vice President sent from Chicago. He cites support for initiative and referendum to empower the people, condemns party machines, and notes alignment with the American Federation of Labor and other nonpartisan groups in pushing the program. He signs as George H. Shirley from Washington, D. C., Labor Day.
Concord New Hampshire July convention nominates Henry Hollis for governor by acclamation. Olver D Branch presides and attacks Seeee Piece and President Miles. In Montana Billings Republicans elect W F Myer as permanent chairman at state convention.
A fragment notes a tonic claimed to treat poor appetite sour stomach liver complaints sleeplessness indigestion dyspepsia and malarial fever. It urges confident consumption and mentions widespread use with testimonials urging readers to try the remedy.
New Haven Sept 7 Temporary Chairman Rogers named permanent chair as the Democratic State convention reassembled. Heaton Robertson of New Haven won the governorship nomination 358 to 181 over Norwich mayor Thayer. Other picks included Henry A Bishop for lieutenant governor John M Ney treasurer William Belcher comptroller James Huntington secretary of state William Enaroy congressman. The platform endorsed Parker and Davis for national tickets and pressed Canadian reciprocity while indicting Connecticut’s prior Republican administration as highly extravagant.
Washington dispatch notes Mutual Life Insurance Company promptly paid $955.29 over a $1,000 policy no 1838363 issued April 1903 on Emma Moxley Jones, who died that summer. Letter from James T. Jones praises the insurer. mixed with notices on Steinway and Gabler pianos and ship movements.
Democratic Congressional headquarters report continued delays in finishing the campaign text book as Chairman Cowherd travels to New York for talks with Taggart and other national figures. Clerks carry on, while Vermont results give a crumb of comfort. Republicans gain on governor totals, and work on the book resumes only upon return.
Atlanta delegates unite around a new Southern Colored Cotton Goods Weavers Association with F G Moring elected president. A committee will notify manufacturers and plan an October 6 meeting in Charlotte NC to set pricing, enforce contract terms, and address freight allowances amid a roughly $20 million represented industry. Two killed in Altoona freight wreck on Horseshoe Curve. 35 cars demolished and lines down.
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