Taft Confers With Jackson On Possible Nominee
Florence May 2 President Taft discussed a letter from William Barnes Jr about a possible compromise candidate. Georgia delegates told Taft they remain for Taft and that Barnes letter was understood as unity for Taft at Chicago. Henry Jackson, Georgia internal revenue collector, noted most Georgia delegates back Taft.
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Barnes
Jackson
Taft
Georgia
Florence
D. C
South Carolina
South Carolin
Henry Jackson
Internal Revenue
Chicago
New York
Mr. Taft
Homer Davenport Dies at 44 of Pneumonia
New York May 2 Cartoonist Homer Davenport died today from pneumonia. He had been working on Hearst newspapers in New York and was 44 years old.
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New York
Homer Daven Spot
Davenport
Hearst
Time limit fix proposed for preachers in Minnesota church
Minneapolis May 2 Bishops to urge a five year limit on pastor tenures restoring a policy abolished in 1900 and aiming to spur growth. Debate centers on balance between steady leadership and opening pulpits to younger ministers. Church reports show less than two percent membership growth despite large expenditures.
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John Wealey
Earl Cranston
Washington, D. C
Jess
Madero Defies Rebel Forces in Mexico City Crisis
Mexico City faces revolutionary threats as President Madero vows to resist resignation and flee to the southern mountains if needed. A pacification committee is formed, with talks planned to the north with rebels led by Orozco. Meanwhile Zapata insurgents clash with federal troops at Chiautla Puebla as two Russian executives are expelled from Mexico for illicit arms dealing. The British warship Melpomene arrives at Vera Cruz, easing fears of bombardment.
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Mexico City
Madero
Mexico
Chamber of Dep~rtiles
Orozco
A. 2
Joseph Rattner
Tampico Neva Company
Chiautla
Puebla
Zapatista
Zapata
Morales
Melpomeno
Vera Cruz
Standard Oil Rule Proves Very Costly
In St Louis on May 2 the Watera Pierce Oil Co of St Louis shows in its annual report that Standard Oil of New York has cost the local firm 3,197,874 in fines lawyers fees and other expenses over six years. The fines totaled 60,000 in Missouri 1,675,000 in Texas and 60,000 in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Attorneys’ fees reached 200,000. The report discusses Wesleyan doctrines and criticisms of church press and ministers salaries, noting discontent with current preaching and urging emphasis on distinctive Wesleyan tenets amid broader social change.
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St. Louis
Watera-Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
New York
St.Louis Corporation
Ned
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Laidan
Meridian
Miss
Thomagidence
Babies to be rated like animals in health contests
Miss Mabel KB McKinney of Pratt Institute was re elected president of the International Kindergarten Union at Des Moines Iowa. Washington DC was named as next year’s meeting place. Iowa’s baby health scoring system used in fairs will be adopted by several kindergarten colleges nationwide. Score cards issued to Helena Montana Oklahoma City and the National Culture Society will be returned to the AMA for nationwide health comparison.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mabel KB. McKinney
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
International Kindergarten Union
Washington
D. C
F. S. Watts
Audubon
Iowa Congress of Mothers
National Congress of Mothers
American Medical Association
State Normal School
Helena
Mont
Oklahoma City
National Culture Society
Southern Congress to Meet in Mobile
Washington May 2 The next convention of the Southern Commercial Congress will be held in Mobile Alabama next year around the time of the Panama Canal completion. Executives decided the site with Houston New Orleans Jacksonville and St Louis as contenders. John T Cochrane Mobile Chamber pres led a delegation urging Mobile over Houston led by Col Samuel T Swinford and Houston committee.
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Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Ala
Congress
Houston
New Orleans
Jacksonville
St. Louis
John T. Cochrane
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Samuel T. Swinford
Delays in Workmen's Compensation Bill Debate
Senator Reed of Missouri spent all day opposing the workmen's compensation bill and said he would continue tomorrow. He denied intending a filibuster even as the senate planned a vote on the legislative day. Opponents refused to commit to Saturday voting, seeking to delay the measure to next December. Reed charged the bill favors claim agents over railroad employees.
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Washington
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Titanic Widow Seeks 50 000 In Damages
New York May 2 papers filed in federal district court seek 50000 damages in admiralty for a Titanic victim relative. Widow Louise Robina of Victor Robins valet Colonel John Jacob Astor claims Octantic Steam Navigation Co negligent. Proceedings request testimony from J Bruce Ismay and ship officers.
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New York
Uirat
Federal District Court
Louise Robina
Victor Robins
John Jacob Astor
J. Bruce Ismay
Octantic Steam Navigation ‘Company
National Colonial Dames Hold Tenth Biennial Council
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America opened its tenth biennial council in Washington on May 2. Mrs. W. H. Taft addressed the gathering while Mrs. William Ruffin Cox of Richmond presided. Mrs. Francis Lothrop presented an American flag and Mrs. Overton Lea presented a banner to the council.
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Colonial Dames
Washington
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
W. H. Taft
William Ruffin Cox
Richmond
Francis Lothrop
New Jersey
Overton Lea
Tennessee
Died on, Pullman Car in Bristol Tenn May 2
Traveling on a Pullman car between Louisville and Cincinnati a passenger died in transit. Details from the medical examiner and railroad staff indicate an abrupt death with investigation ongoing. The incident occurred in Bristol Tennessee, with further notes pending official reports.
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Pullman Car
Bristol
Tenn
Cai” Bhat Iisville
Delegates split and scramble in Baltimore race
Washington May 2 Special reports show 54 percent of 1,086 delegates chosen for Baltimore. Wilson managers claim 128 for themes Ves and 148 for Champ Clark. Clark backers assert 246 for Clark including 46 Massachusetts votes. New York 90 in uninstructed column, Underwood grouping gains in North Carolina. Louisiana Republican split into three wings with Taft and Roosevelt factions. Delaware results viewed as favorable to Clark. Massachusetts recount calls surface from Taft side.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Baltimore
Wilson
Champ Clark
Clark
Massachusetts
Foss
New Oork
Oscar Underwood
Mississippi
Underwood
North Carolina
Fred T. DuBose
Delaware
DuBois
DuBola
Clarke
Louisiana
Alexandria
Chicago
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Binck and Tan
Gov. Foss
Boston
Moos
Tenth
Eleventh
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Washington April dollars to be made from widow
In April Washington plans a financial move involving a widow, detailing expected funds and the authorities guiding the transaction. The notice outlines the parties and the provisional steps toward finalizing the arrangements.
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Washington
Dollars
Be-Imade Fm
Sta
Berger Denounces Trampling on Flag in May Day Incident
Washington May 2 Anarchists now socialists were blamed for the flag trampling during the New York May Day parade Rep Berger of Wisconsin a socialist in Congress denounced the act as a frame up by the industrial workers of the world to smear socialism He called the perpetrators fools and said socialism is international and patriotic
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Washington
New York
Representative Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
Industrial Workers of the World
Mr. Berger
Convicted of Double Murder in Alabama
In Gadsden on May 2 the jury found Will Campbell guilty of first degree murder in the fatal ax killings of Jacob and Mrs. Lutes last November. Campbell received a life sentence. brother Cleve Campbell was already sentenced to life last week. Co defendant D. B. McClain is on trial. The Lutes were killed and $3,600 stolen.
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Gadsden
Ala
Will Campbell
Jacob Lutes
Cleve Campbell
McClain
William G Childs Dies In Washington D C
Columbia May 2 William G Childs prominent banker railroad executive and civic leader died suddenly this morning after an attack of acute indigestion He was president of the Bank of Columbia and the Columbia Newberry and Laurens railroad and held top posts at the Columbia Land and Investment company and the Columbia Clearing House association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Childs
Columbia
D. C
Mr. Childs
Bank of Columbia
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad
Columbia Land and Investment Company
Columbia Clearing House Association
Roosevelt to lead parade of the women suffrage supporters
York, May 2 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has been asked by the Men’s League for Woman’s Suffrage to head the division of men who will march in the big women’s suffrage parade here on May 4. More than 1,500 men will be in line, according to officials.
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W York
Theodore Roosevelt
Men's League For Woman's Suffrage
More Demands on Railways East of Chicago
Locomotive firemen and hostlers on railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers joined engineers in demanding higher pay. The roads operate about 14,900 locomotives and the increased costs would amount to 25 to 30 million dollars annually.
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New York
Chicago
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Body of Colonel Astor arrives for funeral in Rhinebeck
The body of Colonel John Jacob Astor arrived at Ferncliffe estate near Rhinebeck on May 2. The funeral will be held at the Church of Messiah at 12 o'clock Saturday with Vincent Astor present and a special train bringing a large funeral party from New York. flags in the village were at half mast.
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Colonel Astor
Rhinebeck
N. Y
John Jacob Astor
Ferncliffe
Astor Estate
Church of Messiah
Vincent Astor
New York
Papal Delegate Arrives in New York From Naples
Archbishop Giovanni Bonzano arrives aboard the Koenig Albert from Naples as the papal legate to the United States succeeding Cardinal Falconio. Quarantine delayed reception until the next morning to ensure a proper welcome for the Vatican envoy amid formalities.
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New York
Koenig Albert
Naples
Giovanni Bonzano
United States
Cardinal Falconio
Pope Fius
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