Shepard to Run Tammany Race in City Convention
Edward M. Shepard was nominated for mayor with William J. Ladd Jr. for comptroller and Judge George M. Van Hoesen for president of the board of aldermen by the Democratic City Convention. The platform urged municipal ownership of waterfronts, East River bridges, and strict labor laws while denouncing reformers and supporting city governance under Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rober
New York
Tammany
E. M. Shepard
William J. Lada, Jr
George M. van Hoesen
George Bates
Grand Central Palace
McClellan
Me. Croker
George Bo Mette
van Wyck
McKinley
Littleton
Brooklyn
Edward A. Shepard
Bird S. Coler
Coler
Shepard
Wiliam J. Ladd, Jr
Quincy Heads Ticket of Bay State Democrats
The Democratic state convention at Quincy named Josiah Quincy for governor and John Wain for lieutenant governor. The ticket includes Wellmore J. Stone for secretary of state and dames Allopiey gear bridge as auditor amid a mostly united delegation. The platform condemns assassination, supports Roosevelt, advocates state control of capital, direct U S Senate elections, and reciprocal trade with freer tariffs, opposing colonial imperialism and the shipping subsidy.
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Boston
Josiah Quincy
John Wain
Fath River
Wellmore J. Stone
Springtie Treasa
Dames Allopiey Gear Bridge
Femocracy
Bradford
McKinley
Roosevelt
Philippine Island
Buffalo
Demonstrations in Havana and Santiago urge Cuba trade ties
In Havana on October 3 a mass rally of 10 000 to 15 000 bankers manufacturers merchants and business men urged US backed reciprocity to reduce Cuban duties. A Havana letter endorsed intervention and praised General Wood. In Santiago 8000 people joined a memorial demand to cut duties on tobacco and sugar. The protest signaled growing annexation sentiment and calls for stronger US relations. Governor General Wood dissolved the constitutional convention and suspended salaries totaling 15000 dollars.
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Havana
General Wood
Palace
Washington
Wood
United States
Cuba
Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Chamber of Commerce
Henry C. Whitehead
Tenth
United States Cavalry
Senor Marcane
Constitutional Convention
Bowen Succeeds in Asphalt Arbitration Plan
Caracas report says Minister Bowen persuaded parties in the asphalt controversy to accept arbitration. Syracuse denial claims Warner Quinlan firm had no authority and that the matter is beyond compromise.
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Bowen
Caracas
Halden
Syracuse
N. J
P. B. Quinlan
Warner-Quinlan Company
Lynchers Denounced in Judge Smith Rome Brady Case
A grand jury in Judge Smiths court at Jielena Montana was impaneled to investigate the lynching of James Edward Brady. The judge condemned the mob as murderers and instructed jurors to indict any others found to have participated, urging that only the lowest elements of society could justify such acts.
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Judge Smith
Fames Brady
Jielena
Mont
Smith
James Edward Brady
Yesterda
Brady
Rumor Says King Edward Ill Health Sparks Papers
Copenhagen papers revive reports that King Edward suffers from cancer with no evidence. London dispatch says Sir Francis Laking visited Balmoral. monarch reportedly has rheumatism but took a drive this afternoon.
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Copenhagen
Edward
London
Francis Laking
King Edward
Balmoral
Confederate Soldiers' Home to be rebuilt at once in cottage plan
Georgia trustees moved to rebuild the Confederate Soldiers' Home immediately. A five member building committee chaired by W L Calhoun will obtain plans for cottage and old-line designs, advertise for bids, and select the plan. Architect G I Normann will provide plans gratis, with about 27,500 to 40,000 dollars anticipated for completion, water, and plumbing. relocation options include renting a country hotel if needed.
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Board of Home
Five
Committee of Five
Ones
Board of Trustees
Georgia
W. T. Gary
Augusta
Aas
Joseph B. Cumming
Bell
W. L. Calhoun
Atlanta
Calhoun
W.t. Gary
H. W. Bell
Wr. F. Jenkins
C. M. Wiley
Building Committee
W. H
Iarrison
G. I. Normann
Columbia Makes It Two Straits Inmate Home Drive
Estimates range from two thousand to forty thousand dollars with twenty nine thousand seven hundred eighty dollars found in insurance and maintenance funds. An appeal will be issued to Georgia to subscribe generously to rebuild a home for one hundred twenty inmates. The address will be prepared by President Calhoun and signed by the board of trustees. The veterans at the current quarters may change their quarters.
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Gary
Oreonee White Rulphur Springs
Hall County
John Triplett
Georgia
Calhoun
Phig
Tom
Board of Trustees
Cup Defender Triumphs In Dramatic America’s Cup Race
The Columbia defeated Shamrock II on a 30 mile triangular course, completing in 3 hours 13 minutes net, 3:16:10 elapsed. The wind favored the defender as Columbia led from the start and surged ahead through each leg to secure a decisive victory. The race showcased American marine design and expert seamanship with strong north northwesterly breeze and clear, crisp October seas.
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New York
Shamrock II
Columbia
Shamrock
Herreshoffs
Watson
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Long Island
Barr
Sycamore
Perth
Leeward
Cear
Fair Friday and Saturday Weather and Local Notices
Interior warmth expected Saturday with light northerly winds. Trustees of Soldiers' Home meet to appoint a building committee for the new home. Final Interstate fair board meeting held before opening. Col Park Woodward and Maj J Van Holt plan retirement. Thomas Donaldson reelected county commissioner superintendent. Nash the fifth regiment public works head attempts suicide in Chatham county jail. Southern Baptist Association colored in session at Cuthbert. Savannah invites Roosevelt to visit the south. Palmer McQuaig near Waycross bears 430 pounds. Postmaster Stallings appointed. Tobacco growers in Virginia form a protective association in Richmond. Epistles note Schley inquiry stagnation. Doyle finishes term. McKinley memorial exercises prepared for publication. Duke family donates to Trinity Durham on Benefactors Day. Virginia tobacco growers unite. Epworthians discuss constitution. Lipton’s yacht loses to American efforts. London Chronicle notes Boer resilience. San Francisco reports seven amendments. US may seek Dardanelles access if Miss Stone harmed. Cubans push for lower American duties as London papers gauge postwar shifts.
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Soldiers’ Home
Park Woodward
J. van Holtment
Thomas Donaldson
Reed
Edward
Nash
Regiistendent of Public Works
Ashby
Chatham County
Sesaion
Cuthbert
Savannah
Roosevelt
South
Palmer McQuaig
Waycross
Stallings
B.D
Jelks
Flintsville
Chattanooga
Virginia Constitutional Convention
McKinley
Duke
Trinity
Durham
Tobacco Growers
Virginia
Richmond
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Roker
MacClellan
Democratic Party
East River
Ciy
Edward M. Shepard
New York City
Lorenzo B. Shepard
Free College of the City of
Mann & Parsons
Albert Stickney
Kee
New York State
American Statesman
Martin van Buren
Cobden Club of
England
Manhattan University, Reform and Church Clubs of
Hamilton
Riding and Driving Clubs
Democratic
Kings County
Tracey
Gravesend
Quincy Heads
Bay State
Democrats
U. S
Commi
Wehn
Riplett
Oe Amos
Trustees of Soldiers
Capitol
Thomas Lipton
Southern
Schley
Doyle
Heistand
Tammany Committee
San Francisco
Lipton
London Chronicle
Miss Stone
London Panera
Dardanelles
Nga
Tondon Pane
Africa
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