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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1906

Page

5

Democratic Platform Urges Government Control Of Corporations

In a Buffalo convention, the Democratic platform calls for regulating corporations and public utilities, enacting insurance legislation, and opposing trusts. It labels socialism as dangerous while urging impartial investigations of state departments and warning against monopolistic pricing and corruption involving bankers and public service firms. It praises William Jennings Bryan as a Typical American and denounces efforts to expand government to socialistic levels.

Bryan Buffalo Lesneuranes Ruzwia Cohuiwn Republic William Jennings Bryan New York Chris Sian Ain Democratic Party

Park Employes Banquet After Season at Luna Park

George WGI, Luna Park manager, will banquet the day after the resort closes for the season. Last night over thirty employes outlined plans for the affair. Mr Gill will leave Washington October 3 and learned of the banquet late, then consented to stay another day. Mr CHI chosen by Frederick Ingersoll as manager of highen park of Mexico, set for October 15.

Hearst Named by Democrats in Albany Convention

Delegates clash over Hearst versus Sulzer as Democratic leaders press for a candidate to expel corruption and back an economic platform. William Randolph Hearst is cheered by some and criticized by others while John A. Dix is briefly nominated, and Bourke Cockran signals support though wary of Hearst’s politics.

Alleghany County Hearst Broome County William Sulzer George Raines Monroe Sulzer Senator McCarren Brooklyn Klings County Haines William Bulzer Ulitus Baines Raines Bourke Cochran New York Timothy Shellisy Caifornia Stanchfield Shellisy California Éines John A. Dix Mt, Osborne Necayuga County Albany Washington County Gov. Dix Mr. Osborne Zour Alshonor Osborne Frank H. Matt Chautauqua William Randolph Hearst Mr.Matt W. J Bryan Tia John B. Stanchfield Philip Meagher Kings County Ike William Randolph Hearst Tammany Tammany Hall Me. Meagher Murphy Grady Jender Wiliam Sulzer William Hepburn Russell New York County Bourke Corkran Cockran Nis Critciams Mearst Thad SSS

Quote on Hearst and corruption contrasts riot and rot

The speaker notes we advocate beside him but no others joined the measure. He says Hearst stands for socialistic ideas while opponents symbolize indescribable corruption. If forced to choose, he favors riot over rot, arguing rot cannot be cured while riot can.

Hearst

Regulars Rejoice After Defeat of Reform Movement

Washington Post dispatch from Trenton reports a decisive Republican rout in New Jersey primaries. Gov. Stokes and supporters note the public’s rejection of reform efforts and a return to traditional politics, citing unity and disdain for spectacle as the outcome.

Washington Trenton N. J Reform Movement Republican Statehouse Gov Stokes Colby

Defeat for Dr Layton shifts Sussex County slate

Special to The Washington Post reports in Georgetown Delaware that Dr Caleb R Layton auditor of the State Department in Washington failed to nominate allies for Republican legislative tickets in Sussex County. Three state senators and six of ten representatives opposed Layton and Allee and backed the Dunants. Layton aimed to place his uncle Daniel J Layton as register of wills but compromised on Thomas R Purnell. The setback harms Allee and likely his January defeat.

Washington Post Wilmington Del Georgetown Caleb R. Layton State Department Washington Sussex County Layton Alles Allee Dunants

Washington Democrats Back Bryan for President in 1908

Seattle sept 26 Democrats of Washington in state convention endorsed William J Bryan for the presidency in 1908 and nominated a full congressional and judicial ticket. Congressmen P Byrnes of Spokane Duane J Sholmaz of Tacoma and William M Brnckman of Seattle. Justices C W Hougeson of Hoquiam E C Miller of Seattle Warren Tolman of Spokane and B C Sweeney of Seattle. The convention was the smallest in years with several counties unrepresented.

Seattle Wash Democrats Washington William J. Bryan William R. Henret Dr. P. Byrnes Spokane Duaiey J. Sholmaz Tacoma Wiliam M. Brnckman Supreme Court C. W. Hougeson Hoquiam E. C. Miller Deat~ Tle Warren Tolman Spotians B.C. “Sweeney

Wisconsin Republican platform endorses Roosevelt and tariff readjustment

Madison dispatch reports the Wisconsin Republican State convention adopting a platform that backs President Roosevelt's administration and tariff readjustment where protection harms consumers and workers. It also endorses La Follette for governor and pledges a law to regulate rates for all public service corporations similar to railroad regulation.

Madison Wis Roosevelt la Fongtte

Loomis Dies in Auto Collision Near Erie

Loomis Table Works president Loomis of Union City was killed when his automobile collided with a trolley car near Erie. Fred Bodure of Conneaut, Ohio, was badly injured and may die. The car failed to slow at a curve crossing, sending the vehicle high into the air after impact. Mrs. Loomis had warned against the trip.

Washington Post Ele Loomis Loomis Table’ Works Union City Pennsylvania Cambridge Springs Fred Bepdure Conneaut Ohio Loomia Erie Mn Loomis

Somerville to Sail for Scotland to Claim Estate

Attorney William Mel Somerville of Cumberland accompanies client John J. Muir of Borden Shaft to New York en route to Scotland to claim an estate valued at 2303,000. Muir, heir to the Scottish estate, sails tomorrow.

Washington Cumberland Wiliam Mel. Somerville John J. Muir Borden Shaft New York Scotland Muir

Residents press Swanson for commute in Virginia case

At The Washington Fest in Luray Virginia on September 20 citizens of Rappahannock County press Governor Swanson to commute Albert Young's death sentence to life imprisonment. Young was sentenced to be hanged October 19 for assaulting his eleven year old cousin Gussie Welch.

Luray Rappahannock County Swanson Albert Young

Bryan Arrives as Democrats Rally in Indian Territory

William J. Bryan arrived in Sept 22 and spoke from Ellis Hall supporting Democrats. He warned of disasters if Republicans win the new state elections, urging unity from center to edge. Principal chiefs of the Five Civilized Tribes surrounded him as he was escorted through the Indian Territory.

Bryan Indian ‘Territory

Fined for Fencing on Government Land in Wichita Court

Land, Wichita Kansas September 2 The Boyce Cattle Company pleaded guilty in U S District Court to four counts of maintaining fences on government land Judge Pol lags ordered fines and related penalties.

Wichita Kans Union States District Court Boyce Cattle Company

Cannon Trusts Taft Address at St Joseph Mo

St Joseph Mo Sept 26 Speaker Cannon national House of Representatives told an overflow audience a speech favorable to the protective tariff. He contrasted Roosevelt supporters with the GOP line and criticized Cleveland’s second term prosperity while noting the Republican platform rooted in Lincoln’s tariff policy. The exchange touched on Cuba and the Platt amendment with jokes about Gompers and a mix of political quips.

St. Joseph Roosevelt White House Joseph G. Cannon National House of Representatives Cannon Hie James Watson Indiana William J. Srgan United States Cleveland Abraham Lincoln Cuba Wataga Watson Mr. Cannon Vangels Tait

New Leader in Zion City Draws 5000 Followers

In Zion City Chicago Charles F Parham an evangelist of the Apostolic faith gathers about five thousand adherents in Bangas and California A week of rapid growth prompts General Overseer Voliva to convene church officers for immediate action against the proselyter Notable converts include elders Lee who resigned as general ecclesiastical secretary W H Peckham former Zion City Bank manager and George A Rogers manager of Quah Hospice

Chicago Zion City Charles F. Parham Apostolic Faith Bangas California Voliva Parham Lee W. H. Peckham Zion City Bank George A’ Rogers Quah Hospice

False teeth stolen from Mrs Crismond in two break-ins

Police investigate a burglary at 105 M Street Northwest where two sets of Mrs. E P Crismond's false teeth, valued at 1800 dollars in total, were taken since September 1. Detective Flather is assigned to the case.

E. P Crismond Flather

Turbulent departure of Prince George sparks Crete clash

Canon Crete Sept 26 A tense scene unfolded as Prince George of Greece and late powers commissioner attempted to depart for Athans. Hundreds of armed Cretans resisted, clashes with international troops left two dead and many wounded on both sides.

Island of Crete Athans Prince George of Greece Powers

Degrees for Washington men honored in Aberdeen centenary

In Aberdeen Scotland during the universities fourth centenary celebration the degree of doctor of laws was not bestowed on several scholars. Prof M B Anderson of Stanford University Prof W Clarke and Prof Arnold Hague of Washington DC Prof H A Kelly of Johns Hopkins University Prof Charles R Lanman of Yale University and Dr James W White of Philadelphia were mentioned. Socialists plan world congress in Mannheim Germany for next autumn to show global solidarity though the convention. Ringleaders of the Carlist movement sought Don Carlos personal direction to end dissensions among followers in Barcelona.

F. W. Clarke Arnold Hague Aberdeen Scotland University of Aberdeen M. B. Anderson Leland Stanford University W. Clarke Washingon D. C H. A. Kelly Johna Hopkins University Charles R. Lanman Thomas B. Louisburg Yale “University James W. White Philansiph Socialists Plan World Congress Mannheim Germany Socialist Workingmen’s Congress Stuttgart Barcelona Spain Don Carlos

Accident Fatal for William Riggs in Maryland Road Incident

William Riggs of Rockville Maryland died in a late night accident on the road between Rockville and Norbeck. His buggy struck a telephone pole cross arm, possibly causing a fatal impact to his head. He was sixty five. a prominent farmer and relative of banker G W Riggs of Washington and Gen Lawrasom Higgs of Baltimore. He left a wife in Washington and two unmarried daughters.

Spedal Washington Post Rockville William « Riggs Hare Norbeck Brookville

Deceased Man Found In Hemilton's Grove Near Hagerstown

The body of an unidentified man about fifty was found decomposed today by hunter William Dovel in Hemilton's Grove near Hagerstown Maryland. A morphine outfit including syringe bottles and needles was found in pockets along with a cheap watch. Authorities believe the man may have died ten days earlier from morphine poisoning. Justice Hoffman ordered the body moved to undertaker Cethnaz Meeean.

Justice Hoffman Cethnaz

Bethel Military Academy Prospectus near Warrenton Va

The tract describes Bethel Military Academy near Warrenton about fifty miles from Washington. It promises unsurpassed instruction for business, universities, and government academies with a 42 year record and charges around 5200. Also mentions Rawlings Institute Charlottesville Va with a strong faculty and healthful climate and a September 20 opening for next session. Henry Wish Prospectus offers travel expenses from 270 to 3800, ad i. mo

Bethel Military Academy Warrenton Washington Frogares Bwainess Uuniversities Indieiaual WM. A. Kerphr Rawlings Institute Charlottesville Charlotteaville Joe Far Cetelogue Addreaa Henry Wish Ad i. Mo

Evening law sessions offer three year LL B degree

Complete details show a three year course with the LL B degree obtainable after the second year. Postgraduate practice course of one year leads to the LL M degree. Applications should go to secretary, 1331 F St NW, or after October 1 at Law School Building, 818-820 13th St NW. Phone M3436.

Law School Washington College OF Music F Street Sydney Lloyd Wrightson Nordica Rosenthal Schumann- Se Peppercorn Potomag University Law School Fifth Street Wood’s Commercial ‘School East ‘Capitol Spree Court I Mary McDonough Gregg Court F. Woog Pitman Wesley Park Massachusetts Avenue New Falls Branch Tait, Omwake & CO Colorado Building Tanner’s School of Mra H.C. Tanner Maneta Cduras Gradlinta Courves Eretary Cuaningham Zourtil Benovel United Lew Amd Fey John Conwat Monroe Tristata Lee Paiton William D Sonpalaresion Law Bchool BOR Law Etudenta New York Ave N. W Pook Ellen Spencer Massey

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