I've been completely unable to access TPG (even the main
page, "Cannot Display" error) since early yesterday morning (as of
Thursday, 7:20a).

--D.J.

--- In political-graveyard@yahoogroups.com, "Lawrence Kestenbaum"
<kestenbaum@...> wrote:
>
> I have been experiencing this, too.  I believe it will be temporary.
> If not, I will take steps to obtain more bandwidth.
>
> I think the problem is that all the pages are new, and web spiders
are
> going wild trying to collect all 135,000.  In particular, Google
does
> TWO separate spiderings, once for indexing, and once again for ad
> targeting.  Every time somebody loads a page that Google's ad
program
> hasn't seen yet (since the new version), it grabs a copy of that
same
> page to determine which ads to place on it.  That will cool down as
> more and more pages are viewed.
>
> But regardless, it is frustrating to have difficulty reading pages.
> It may be time to move to a better-connected server.
>
>                                                            Larry

On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 8:19 AM, D.J. Jones <fieldmarshaldj@...> wrote:

> I've been completely unable to access TPG (even the main
> page, "Cannot Display" error) since early yesterday morning (as of
> Thursday, 7:20a).

Same here.  I'm wondering if the storm last night affected it (we lost
power for several hours, and falling tree branches knocked down our
mailbox).  Even if not, the server should be responding a lot quicker
than it has the past week or two.

I'll talk to Paul tonight.

                                                        Larry

---
Lawrence Kestenbaum, kestenbaum@...
Washtenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds, http://ewashtenaw.org
The Political Graveyard, http://politicalgraveyard.com
Weblog: Polygon, the Dancing Bear, http://potifos.com/polygon
P.O. Box 2563, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

The site is MUCH more accessible now.

                                   Larry

On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Lawrence Kestenbaum
<kestenbaum@...> wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 8:19 AM, D.J. Jones <fieldmarshaldj@...> wrote:
>
>> I've been completely unable to access TPG (even the main
>> page, "Cannot Display" error) since early yesterday morning (as of
>> Thursday, 7:20a).
>
> Same here.  I'm wondering if the storm last night affected it (we lost
> power for several hours, and falling tree branches knocked down our
> mailbox).  Even if not, the server should be responding a lot quicker
> than it has the past week or two.
>
> I'll talk to Paul tonight.
>
>                                                       Larry
>
> ---
> Lawrence Kestenbaum, kestenbaum@...
> Washtenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds, http://ewashtenaw.org
> The Political Graveyard, http://politicalgraveyard.com
> Weblog: Polygon, the Dancing Bear, http://potifos.com/polygon
> P.O. Box 2563, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
>

Former United States Senator Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr. (R-NC) passed
away yesterday on the Fourth of July.  He was 86 years old.

The following link is to his obituary in the Ralneigh News Observer:

http://www.newsobserver.com/

Hi!
  Robert G. "Bob" Tingle already listed on The
Political Graveyard web site
http://politicalgraveyard.com , is again running
as a Republican for the United States Senate in
Rhode Island. Bob's web site is www.bobtingle.com
  ,.
  The Bill-Hirst listing which includes me:
http://politicalgraveyard.com/families/3965.html
,. needs updating.
  Larry is to be commended for his dedication to
this web site. I hope the web site problems have
been resolved.
Regards,
Scott

Scott Bill Hirst
20 Maple Court
Ashaway,RI 02804-1300 USA
(401)377-4643
Note:Telephone if you need quick reply.

Jesse Helms, former U.S. senator from NC (1972-2008), died July 4, 2008 of
natural causes at a convalescent cunter in Raleigh.

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Hi!
  The Providence Journal http://www.projo.com has
the death in it of Mary Ruth DeAngelis who had
served on the Rhode Island Democrat's State
Committee. I believe Joseph almost certainly her
son was a former R.I. House Speaker.
Regards,
Scott

Scott Bill Hirst
20 Maple Court
Ashaway,RI 02804-1300 USA
(401)377-4643
Note:Telephone if you need quick reply.

----- Forwarded Message ----

> From: Marc Sanson <msanson@...>
> Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2008
> Subject: [usgp-dx] Vic Roberts, Green candidate for IL CD 19
>
> It is my sad duty to report that last evening, Vic Roberts, retired
> coal miner and our candidate for the Illinois 19th Congressional
> District, died peacefully in his sleep.
>
> Yesterday, Wes King, Drew Duzinskas, and myself (representing the
> Sangamon County Greens) had the good fortune to march with Vic and his
> wife Carolyn in the Taylorville 4th of July parade, where he received
> many warm welcomes and pledges of support.  He looked well, and he
> looked well afterward when we all went to lunch.  I really wish I had
> known it might be the last time we would see him.
>
> For those who didn't know Vic, he was a tireless campaigner and had
> been working very hard these past few months promoting the Green Party
> and his fifth run for the U.S. Congress.  He was also a strong
> supporter of our local independent media center, peace center and
> community action center.  I will miss him, and so will many other
> central Illinois Greens, union members and progressives.  You can
> learn more about Vic from his campaign website at www.vicroberts.net.
>
> Funeral and visitation arrangements have not yet been made.  We will
> keep you posted on any news.
>
> Sincerely,
> Marc Sanson
> Chair, Sangamon County Green Party
>




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The war IS the economy, stupid!

Take the pledge:
"I
will vote on the basis of results and results only. Not party loyalty,
not perceived "electability", not lesser-of-two-evils, not charisma or
anything else. Just results. Come 2008, if American troops are still in
harms' way overseas, or if Cheney & Duhbbya have not been
impeached, no Democrat -- at any level -- will get my vote.
Do your job or you're fired."

Douglas Campbell
aka. "That Huge White Guy in Michigan"
The Green Party's first candidate for Governor of Michigan, 2002
335 e Lewiston, Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.A. 48220-1356
NaderLaDuke2000Detroit ta Yaw-Hue zat kahm
(248) 542-5216

Senator Helms was elected to the Senate in 1972 but his term commenced on
January 3, 1973 as per Article of Amendment XX to the United States
Constitution. Mr. Helms was subsequently re-elected in 1978, 1984, 1990 and
1996. His final term expired on January 3, 2003 and as a result, his tenure
of service concluded.

Hope this helps! :)

-- David McNamara
      davidtheaspie@...
On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 5:14 PM, Hellen Bremmer <hbremmer@...>
wrote:

> Jesse Helms, former U.S. senator from NC (1972-2008), died July 4, 2008 of
> natural causes at a convalescent cunter in Raleigh.
>


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Kaua'i HI's Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste died in office June 22, 2008 of postop
cardiac arrest at his home in Lihue. He was born October 15, 1955 in Lihue. He
was a florist. Roman Catholic. Private memorial service in Wainiha followed by a
public service at the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Center.
His father, Anthony 'Tony' Baptiste, was mayor of Kaua'i fifty years ago and
already has an entry on TPG.

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James Baker, former TX supreme court justice (1995-2000), died June22, 2008 in
Dallas of cancer. He was born March 30, 1931 in Evansville, IN and grew up in
Dallas. Army vet. His funeral was at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church,
Dallas. Arrangements handled by Restland Funeral Home, Dallas.

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Funeral: Hayes-Barton Church, Raleigh.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh.

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Former Republican Congressman Dan Heflin Kuykendall, who served in the
US House from 1967 to 1975, passed away last month on June 12th. Prior
to serving in Congress, he had been the Republican Party chairman for
Shelby County. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the US House in
1964, and was defeated for re-election in 1974.  The following is a
link to his obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/CommercialAppeal/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=111452333

I went to the site and cannot find the mentioned Obituary.  Possible
you can send to me at lhendri479@...?

Thanks - Linda
>
> Former Republican Congressman Dan Heflin Kuykendall, who served in
the
> US House from 1967 to 1975, passed away last month on June 12th.
Prior
> to serving in Congress, he had been the Republican Party chairman for
> Shelby County. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the US House in
> 1964, and was defeated for re-election in 1974.  The following is a
> link to his obituary:
>
> http://www.legacy.com/CommercialAppeal/Obituaries.asp?
> Page=LifeStory&PersonId=111452333
>

Hi, Linda! :)

You can find an obituary of Mr. Kuykendall at this website:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jun/13/former-us-rep-a-
builder-of-gop/

Hope this helps! :)

-- David McNamara
      davidtheaspie@...

--- In political-graveyard@yahoogroups.com, "Linda" <lhendri479@...>
wrote:
>
> I went to the site and cannot find the mentioned Obituary.  Possible
> you can send to me at lhendri479@...?
>
> Thanks - Linda

Clem McSpadden, former OK U.S. representative (1973-1975) and grandnephew of
humorist Will Rogers, died July 7, 2008 of cancer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
in Houston, TX. He was born November 9, 1925 in Bushyhead to Herb and Madalyn
McSpadden. He served in the OK senate from 1955 to 1973 and was the youngest
president pro tempore of that body in OK history. McSpadden became a famous
rodeo announcer after leaving Congress and also worked as a lobbyist. He was a
WWII vet (Navy) and a member of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Hall of
Fame. His funeral was at the Clem McSpadden Bushyhead Ranch Arena, north of
Claremore. Burial was in Chelsea Cemetery, Chelsea. There were two
visitations:1) Chelsea Funeral Home, Chelsea, 2) Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral
Service, Claremore. 
McSpadden's great grandfather, Clement Vann Rogers, was a member of  OK's first
constitutional convention.

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After a long battle with cancer, former White House Press Secretary
Tony Snow died yesterday.  The following link (hopefully, this one
works) is the FOXNews story/obituary on his passing:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,381250,00.html

http://www.greenchange.org/article.php?id=2968



Green Berkeley City Councilwoman Dona Spring dies

Outspoken Berkeley City Councilwoman Dona Spring dies

Carolyn Jones |  San Francisco Chronicle |  07.14.2008


Berkeley City Councilwoman Dona Spring, a nationally
recognized champion of disability rights and one of the city's most
outspoken and left-leaning politicians, died on Sunday. She was 55.

Spring had suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for 36 years, an
autoimmune disorder that causes chronic joint inflammation and pain.
Spring, who used a wheelchair, in recent years had participated in
council meetings from home via teleconference.

Last month, she went to the Memorial Stadium grove to support
tree-sitters protesting the UC's plans to build an athletic training
facility.

"With her passing, we lose a true public servant devoted to her
district and to Berkeley," said City Manager Phil Kamlarz. "She was a
passionate advocate on behalf of her constituents, her city and people
of all walks of life."

Spring, a longtime advocate for the elderly, at-risk youth, animals,
the poor and disabled, was among the most popular members of the
council. She was elected to her fifth term in 2006 with 72 percent of
the vote.

She graduated from UC Berkeley with honors, earning a bachelor's degree
in anthropology and psychology. She worked for many years at
non-profits devoted to disability rights, seniors, the environment and
animals.

Spring was elected to the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee
in 1986 and to the county's Green Party Council in 1990. From 1997 to
2001, she was on the county's Recycling Board, serving as president in
2001.


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The war IS the economy, stupid!

Take the pledge:
"I will vote on the basis of results and results only. Not party loyalty, not
perceived "electability", not lesser-of-two-evils, not charisma or anything
else. Just results. Come 2008, if American troops are still in harms' way
overseas, or if Cheney & Duhbbya have not been impeached, no Democrat -- at any
level -- will get my vote.
Do your job or you're fired."

Douglas Campbell
aka. "That Huge White Guy in Michigan"
The Green Party's first candidate for Governor of Michigan, 2002
335 e Lewiston, Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.A. 48220-1356
NaderLaDuke2000Detroit ta Yaw-Hue zat kahm
(248) 542-5216

TX State Representative Buddy West died in office June 25, 2008 at Hospice House
in Odessa after suffering a cardiac arrest in May. He was born October 9, 1936
in Ballinger and grew up in Odessa. West was a retired safety engineer. His
funeral was at the First Baptist Church, Odessa. Burial was in the Texas State
Cemetery, Austin. Arrangements handled by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors,
Odessa.

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Warren Ferguson, former U.S. federal judge for the Court of Appeals 9th District
(1979-1986), died June 25, 2008 of congestive heart failure at St. Jude Medical
Center in Fullerton, CA. He was a longtime resident of Fullerton. He was born
October 31, 1920 in Eureka, NV to Ralph and Marion Ferguson. His mother's
parents were Italian immigrants. WWII vet (Army, Master Sergeant, Bronze Star).
Memorial service at Fort Rosecrans, San Diego.

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Larry: great work on the updates to TPG.  An article in the Raleigh News &
Observer is right up your alley as it talks about a political dynasty, the many
John Kerrs:
http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1155533.html

The most recent John Kerr is retiring from politics.

They are part of the Settle-Kerr family of politicians:
http://politicalgraveyard.com/families/10351.html

Enjoy.

Andrew Beal
Wake Forest, NC

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Hi!
  It is sad to report the death of Eileen
Gillespie Slocum until last month the Republican
National Committeewoman for Rhode Island. Eileen
traveled in Newport "High Society" but I never
found her to be a "snob". She was a very kind
person and a great loyal Republican.
  Eileen resigned her National Committee seat
early until State Rep. Carol Mumford was selected
last month. Carol will be a great National
Committee member but there was other great
candidates in the race.While some fuss has been
raised about the election, I assume her election
will up stand any challenges.
  I have known Eileen for years. I remember a talk
I had about Sunny VonBulow with her. I also
remember eating oatmeal with her in New Orleans
when we were there for the 1988 GOP National
Convention. A true RI GOP treasure she will be
genuinely missed. Her son John J. "Jerry"Slocum,
Jr., was a Rhode Island GOP First District U.S.
House candidate in the past.
  Check out The Providence Journal
http://www.projo.com ,. Also Newport Daily News
http://www.newportdailynews.com ,. I assume The
New York Times http://www.nytimes.com  may carry
her obituary? Probably other sources. Her death
occurred yesterday so it may not be in all
sources yet. I just learned of her death in a
blog http://oceanstaterepublican.com/  ,.
Regards,
Scott




Scott Bill Hirst
20 Maple Court
Ashaway,RI 02804-1300 USA
(401)377-4643
Note:Telephone if you need quick reply.

Hi!
  If all goes well I will be going to the
Republican National Convention
http://www.gopconvention.com/  , in Minnesota.
While I would be willing to share a room, I plan
to be by myself at this point. I will gain access
through guest passes. Are any of you in this
group attending?
  I plan to go out by car with two others from
Rhode Island which will be my longest car ride in
my life!
  Are any of you attending the Democratic National
Convention http://www.demconvention.com/ ?
Regards,
Scott

Scott Bill Hirst
20 Maple Court
Ashaway,RI 02804-1300 USA
(401)377-4643
Note:Telephone if you need quick reply.

Anne Armstrong, first female U.S. ambassador to Great Britain (1976), died July
30, 2008 at a Houston hospice of cancer. She was born December 27, 1927 in New
Orleans to Armant and Olive Legendre. There will be a private burial in Austin
(Texas State Cemetery?). Arrangements handled by Turcotte-Piper Mortuary,
Kingsville.

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Eileen Slocum, former national committeewoman for the Republican Party
(1993-2008), died July 27, 2008 at Newport Hospital of pneumonia. She was born
December 21, 1915 in Manhattan (NYC) to Lawrence Lewis and Muriel Sherman
Gillespie. She attended every Republican national convention since the 1980's.
Her funeral was at Trinity Episcopal Church, Newport. Burial was in Island
Cemetery, Newport.

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Gene Dahl, former ND state representative, died July 23, 2008 at his home in
Fargo of cancer and heart disease. He was born August 3, 1924 in Gwinner (ND) to
Ole and Anna Stubson Dahl. He was a former schoolteacher and one of the founders
of Bobcat Corporation. Dahl was a WWII vet (Army, Battle of the Bulge). His
funeral was at Messiah Lutheran Church, Fargo. Burial was in Gwinner Cemetery.

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Lee Kling, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee (1970's), died
July 26, 2008 at his home in Country Life Acres (MO) of lung cancer. He was born
c.1929 in St. Louis to Fred and Rose Bothman Kling. He was a businessman,
philanthropist and participated in the Carter
Administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. He served on many
commissions for both Democratic and Republican MO governors. He was an Army vet.
His funeral was at Temple Emanuel Congregation, Creve Coeur. Arrangements
handled by Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel, St. Louis.

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John Seiberling, former OH U.S. congressman (1971-1986), died August 2, 2008 at
his home in Copley Township (OH) of respiratory failure. He was born in 1918 in
Akron to Franklin Augustus and Gertrude Penfield Seiberling. His father
was co-founder of Goodyear Tire. After leaving Congress seiberling taught at the
University of Akron and directed the university's Center for Peace Studies.
(I've been unable to discover where he was buried but the Seiberling family has
a large plot in Glendale Cemetery, Akron.)

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If I go to either convention (and I might do so) I will be there will
fellow Greens protesting the old grey parties refusal to end the war
and require clean energy.

Got bail?

Can you find out where the "free speech pen" is located?

The major parties are so worse than useless.

What happened to "let Democrats control the House and they'll end the
war" ?

How come only Republicans use the filibuster?

Color me Green...

Regards,

Matthew R. Abel  P38876
Attorney at Law
450 W. Fort Street, Suite 200
Detroit, Michigan  48226
attorneyabel@...
248.866.0864

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Hi!
  I myself are related remotely to a number of
presidents distantly. Both Adams Presidents and
myself are John Alden descendants. I am a member
of the Alden Kindred of America
http://www.alden.org ,. This relationship with
President John Adams and myself is Third Cousin
Seven Times removed and his son John Quincy Adams
would be my Fourth Cousin six times removed.
  Like Hillary Clinton I have remote ties to
Camilla Parker Bowles. I also have distant ties
to Princess Diana. I am related to over fifteen
U.S. Presidents some with same multiple ancestors
and families since the 1500's/1600's. Many people
well into the hundreds of thousands if not well
over a million or more millions share ancestors!
  Check out
http://www.newenglandancestors.org/about/5331.asp
you may find it of interest. It appears I have
remote genealogical ties with John Sidney McCain
IV ,.
Regards,
Scott

Scott Bill Hirst
20 Maple Court
Ashaway,RI 02804-1300 USA
(401)377-4643
Note:Telephone if you need quick reply.