Roosevelt Named National Progressive Nominee in Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt won the presidential nomination by acclamation at the National Progressive convention in Chicago on Aug 7. The process included late platform revisions urged by Roosevelt, a packed agenda, and new rules for delegates based on prior election votes. Governor Hiram Johnson of California was named for vice president, with speeches by William A. Pendergast of New York.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
National Progressive Party
Hiram Johnson
California
Parker
Louisiana
William A. Pendergast
New York
Roosevelt
Resolutions Committee
Beveridge
Charles E. Scott
Alabama
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Progressive Party
National Committee
Principal Planks In Bull Moose Platform
The Bull Moose platform lists key planks including woman suffrage national presidential primaries election of U S senators by popular vote short ballot corrupt practices act extending to primaries campaign publicity initiative referendum recall easier removal of incompetent judges recall of judicial decisions and strengthening anti trust law.
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United States
Hazel Tech Students Seek Porter Reinstatement
Georgia Tech summer school students petition the faculty to reinstate Charles Porter, an upperclassman dismissed for hazing after enforcing an upper class cap rule on freshman Erwin Newbanks. The dispute began when a freshman refused to wear the white cap, sparking a fight and Porter’s dismissal, which only affects summer school standing.
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Georgia Tech
Charles Porter
Tech
Porter
Erwin Newbanks
Bulldog Stops Burglary at Williams Home
Jacksonville reports a burglar entered the residence of Mrs. E. M. Williams at 507 West Monroe Street while the family was away. A pet bulldog prevented the robbery, leaving blood stains and clothing fragments when Mrs. Williams returned. Police say the dog deterred the crime but lack details on the would be thief.
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Jacksonville
Fla
E. M. Williams
West
Monroe Street
Thieves Steal Launch From Jacksonville Docks
Unknown thieves stole the launch Colonel from the Merrill Stevens dock in Jacksonville Florida and made a clean getaway. The pleasure boat had provisions and fuel for several days and was used to carry parties on the river. Speed boats were sent to locate the pirates.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Merrill Stevens
Montreal and Providence split early season clash set
In a doubleheader sequence Montreal beat Providence 11 to 6 then lost 2 to 6. McTigue, Madden, Young and Schmidt worked as the batteries with Guthrie the umpire in both games. Rochester meets Baltimore in a separate scoreline with Akers and Blair on the mound.
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Madden Buys Baldy Mc Gregor From Reidston Farm
John B. Madden of Cleveland purchases three year old trotter Baldy Mc Gregor from George R. Dougan of Reidston Stock Farm Wayne County for 7500 dollars. The transaction takes place in Noblesville Indiana on August 7. Baldy Mc Gregor is described as a well known racing horse by a prominent racing man in Ohio.
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M’gregor
Noblesville
Ind
John BE. Madden
Cleveland
Ohio
George R. Dougan
Reidston Stock Farm
Wayne County
Baldy Mc Gregor
Georgia paper retracts remark about attorney George Fr Gober
The Georgian withdraws any reflection from its recent columns about attorney George Fr Gober of 710 711 Third National Bank building Atlanta Ga. It detracts nothing from him as an honorable man and reputable lawyer.
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George Fr. Gober
Third National Bank
Atlanta
Masseeewing decision shields Massee in Spartanburg
In Spartanburg South Carolina Judge Thomas S Sease ruled the Tennessee requisition to extradite W J Massee of Macon Georgia invalid dismissing the case as an attempted debt collection through criminal courts. Bondsmen released and South Carolina claims dropped. Attorneys contended papers lacked Governor Hoopers signature.
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S. C
W. J. Massee
Macon
Sease
Mr. Massee
South Carolina
Massee
Tennessee
Ben W. Hooper
Nashville
Massee Attattends Hearing from Macon with Vertigo
Mr. Massee did not attend the hearing in Spartanburg due to vertigo and was represented by his Macon lawyers. Judge Sease allowed the proceedings in his absence with a consent order after an affidavit from his physician stated risk of physical collapse if brought to Spartanburg. Counsel had sought a postponement, which was denied.
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H. P. Derry
Macon
Spartanburg
Ollie James
Kentucky
Wilson
White House
Marshall
Indiana
Joseph R. Wilson
Nashville Banner
Annie Howell
Raleigh
N. C
Mr. James
Dr. Wilson
Mass of Evidence Presented to Court
The hearing on Massee’s extradition case stretched into noon as attorney C P Sanders laid forward a mass of documentary evidence tracing the case from indictment through two Georgia governor extradition attempts to a South Carolina arrest. Tennessee court minutes were read but deemed insufficient to replace the indictment. Long arguments followed as counsel debated each point slowly toward a decision.
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Mr. Massee
Tennessee
Massee
Georgia
Blease
South Carolina
Wilson accepts Democratic presidential nomination in Seagirt
In Seagirt New Jersey August 7 Woodrow Wilson governor of New Jersey accepting the Democratic nomination speaks before thousands of admirers. He outlines tariff reform trust regulation banking currency reform and the Philippines policy noting two great tasks with emphasis on justice and right in national policy.
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Seagirt
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
The
Philippines
Girl Pitcher Wins Ball Game for Men at Adirondack Grounds
New York August 7. Miss Helen Pawling pitched for the Adirondack Glee Club men and defeated the married opponents 6 to 4 at Robin Hood grounds Concord S I. Pawling, an expert swimmer and oarsman, enjoys glove play with her father.
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New York
Helen Pawling
Adirondack Glee Club
Robin Hood Grounds
Concord
S. I
First-Longus Dominates In Fast-Track Race Card
In a packed racing card, First-Longus wins race by beating Satin Bower who lands second with outclassed margins. Other notable finishers include Court Belle Hollybrook Pearl Fisher in the placed list while Miss Marguerite Second-Secrete and The Dutch Kitten show strong performances among the also-rans.
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Longus
Satin Bower
Court Belle
Hollybrook
Pearl Fisher
Marguerite
Thoroughbred entries on six stakes races and a claim note
The list shows first selling 5 12 furlongs for 3 year olds and up with Amargosa 111 Ruh Staller 108 Tillinghast 111 Visible 101 Dotty B 109 Auto Girl 99 Lee Harrison II 108 Golden Shower 99 Master Guy 108 Vimir 94 Frank 108. Futurity selling 3 year olds and up Harlem Maid 108 Susan II 104 Bellsnicker 104 Burning Bush 104 Big Claim 104 Old Rose 102 Patriotic 102 Queen Ruth 100 Hazel C 100 Baby Young 95. Third selling 6 furlongs Tim Judge 109 No Quarter 109 J H Reed 108 Arbutus 107 Little Jane 107 Black Mate 105 Butterball 108 Acumen 103 Balronia 103 Joe Knight 102 Finnigan 96. Fourth handicap 5 1 2 furlongs Coughhill 118 Enfield 116 Daddy Gip 192 Lady Panchita 101 Sidney Peters 92. Fifth mile selling 3 year olds and up Ossian 111 Misprison 109 Oscuro 108 The Peer 108 Hawley 106 Miss Korn 104 Lew Hill 103 Beatrice Soule 101. Sixth futurity selling 3 year olds and up Cool 115 Deerfoot 113 Parnell Girl 418 Definite 109 Miss Sly 107 Marie Hyde 107 Error 105 Cavorier 100. Apprentice allowance claimed.
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Auto Girl
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Golden Shower
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Vimir
Frank
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Susan II
Bellsnicker
Burning Bush
Big Claim
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Queen Ruth
Hazel C
Baby
Young
Tim Judge
No Quarter
J. H. Reed
Arbutus
Little Jane
Black Mate
Butterball
Acumen
Balronia
Joe Knight
Finnigan
Coughhill
Enfield
Daddy Gip
Lady Panchita
Sidney Peters
Ossian
Misprison
Oscuro
the Peer
Hawley
Miss Korn
Lew Hill
Beatrice Soule
Cool
Deerfoot
Parnell Girl
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Miss Sly
Marie Hyde
Error
Cavorier
Indianapolis Defeats Minneapolis in Doubleheader
In Indianapolis, Waddell and Owens led Minneapolis over Indianapolis in the first game, while Burns and Young powered a 7 run effort for Minneapolis in the second. Umpires Ferguson and Handriboe officiated. Other games were abandoned due to rain or darkness.
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Minneapolis
Waddell
Owens
Hixon
Taylor
Ferguson
Handroe
Nar Epolis
Congress Plans Adjournment On August Seventeenth
Washington leaders in congress aim to adjourn the current session on August 17. Senate met at 10 a.m. and will consider night sessions if needed, while the House has cleared its calendar for shorter daily meetings. Navy and post office appropriations and the Panama Canal toll bill are delaying action.
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Congress
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Chicago Cleveland New York St Louis in American League
Brief note lists four American League clubs Chicago Cleveland New York and St Louis. Detected as a standings or listing fragment with no additional details on games dates scores or context.
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Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Judge Pendleton Sues For Rent Of The Aragon Hotel
Judge John T. Pendleton of the superior court filed a suit against W. C. Handley P. H. Harrelson the Trust Company of Georgia and others seeking 2022 dollars owed for rent of the Aragon hotel in July 1910. Pendleton executor for G. W. Collier’s estate asserts the defendants did not pay rent for 26 days in July 1910.
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Superior Court
W. C. Handley
P. H. Harrelson
Trust Company of Georgia
Aragon Hotel
Pendleton
G. W. Collier
Weather Update Forecast Showers Tonight Through Thursday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Thursday. Temperature readings through the day show 8 am 70, 10 am 71, 12 noon 70, and 2 pm 76 degrees.
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