Elkins Urges Senate Return of Senator Scott
Washington May 14 Senator Elkins declares support for re election of Senator Scott to the senate in a dictated interview. The endorsement signals strong Republican alignment in West Virginia as Dawson and officials arrive for meetings and a debt case resumes in the senate.
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Washington
Elkins
Senator Scott
Senate
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Scott
Charleston
W. M. O. Dawson
I. C. White
W. G. Conley
Wesley Mollohian
C. C. Hogg
George W. MecClintic
Govenor W. M. O. Dawson
N. B. Scott
S. B
West Virginia Republicans in town plan reception for Dawson
The complete slate of West Virginia Republican office-holders is announced as visiting the town with a possible public reception in Dawson’s honor during the week.
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West Virginia
Dawson
Dedication of New College Building at City of New York
The College of the City of New York dedicated its new St Nicholas Terrace campus with an all day program. Dignitaries including Governor Hughes and Mayor McClellan spoke as the 2 million dollar complex houses 4500 students and 150 faculty. The institution founded 1848 emphasizes military traditions and notable facilities like a chemistry hall and an observatory.
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New York
College of the City of
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
E. M
College of the City of New York
Free Academy
Webster Sid Gen. Webb
West Point
John
Finley
Knox College
Ilinois
No Reduction Possible in Cost of Lumber
Washington reports at a governors conference on conservation of natural resources, R A Long argues that low lumber prices hinder forest perpetuation. He cites waste of 20 percent of logs, the need for price adjustments, and government forest contracts or joint plans to enforce conservation, reforestation, and fair prices. He warns of future wood shortages and calls for swift action to prevent economic decline.
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Washington
Conference of Governors
R. A. Long
Kansas City
A!s
United States
Foestry Department
Lumber Trust
Canada
United States Steel Corporation
Northern Baseball League Opens With Four Cities
Winnipeg May 14 opening date fixed for the season of the Northern Baseball League. The circuit is reduced to four cities Winnipeg Brandon Fargo and Duluth. Fargo to open in Brandon and Duluth in Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Man
Northern Baseball League
Brandon
Fargo
Duluth
Sanford Nominated for U.S. Judge in Tennessee
Edward T. Sanford assistant attorney general of Washington was nominated by the president for a United States judgeship in the Middle and Eastern districts of Tennessee.
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Atorney
Washington
Edward T. Sanford
United States
Middle and Eastern
Tennessee
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Praised for Flavor and Value
Advert says Blue Ribbon vanilla delivers perfection in flavor and lasts twice as long, encouraging shoppers to ask grocer for the brand.
Saul Greenspon Announces Reopening at New Greenspon Building
Saul Greenspon thanks patrons for fifteen years of support and says the confectionery and novelty store will reopen on May 23 in the first floor of the Greenspon Building on Red Fer, featuring an up to date selection.
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Greenspon Building
Red Fer
Saul Greenspon
Red Lot
Great Sundry Civil Bill Passes Senate
The great sundry civil appropriation bill totaling about 120000000 was passed by the senate. It is the last large supply bill and aligns the senate with the house on appropriations. Senator Allison led the measure and defended his long service as head of the appropriations committee. A portion of the session dealt with the pending penalty feature of the commodity clause in the railroad rate bill.
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Washington
Senate
House
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Southern Baptists Meet in Hot Springs Convention
The Southern Baptist convention gathers in Hot Springs Arkansas for its annual session with strong Texas Mississippi Georgia Florida Virginia North and South Carolina delegates. The meeting will run a week or longer with sermons addresses by noted clergy and lay speakers and routine business. The year’s work of missions education publishing and other church activities will be reviewed and future plans outlined.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Southern Baptist Convention
Texas
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Alabama
Rival delegations clash at Georgia Republican gathering
In Macon on May 14 a Republican State convention met to name a state ticket and choose national committeemen and delegates. The regular faction supports Taft, while the Republican State League opposes Taft and will contest endorsements, likely leading to rival delegations to the national convention.
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Macon
State Committee
Taft
Republican State League
Letter Offers Reward To Locate Mrs Gunness
A Milwaukee mailed letter signed by John Williamson threatens to turn Mrs. Gunness over to police within three days if a five thousand dollar reward is posted Officials in Laporte Indiana investigate a tale of a car leaving after the Gunness home fire carrying a woman presumed to be Mrs. Gunness and a man
Mothers Exposition and Children’s Carnival Opens in Madison Square Garden
The mothers exposition and children's carnival opened in Madison Square Garden in New York on May 14 and will run for one week. It showcases child welfare work, mother education on newborn care, and exhibits from educational and charitable institutions highlighting efforts for children.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Fleet Visit Highlights Athletic Events at Golden Gate Park
San Francisco reports a busy day for the visiting battleship fleet. Golden Gate Park hosted athletic events as the main feature with additional short excursions for officers and sailors.
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San Francisco
Cal
Goldenide Park
Oregon Republicans hold state convention in Portland
Portland May 14 The Republican state convention of Oregon is in session to select delegates at large for the national convention. Sentiment among Oregon Republicans is overwhelmingly in favor of Secretary Taft.
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Portland
Ore
Republican State Convention of
Oregon
Taft
State convention to endorse secretary of war nomination
The article states the presidential nomination effort is effectively settled as the State convention will endorse the secretary of war’s candidacy. It reflects an anticipated, unified backing from party leaders and delegates. No opposing factions are highlighted.
Vreeland currency bill passes House under special rule
The Vreeland currency bill was approved by the House 184 to 145 under a special rule. Fifteen insurgent Republicans joined Democrats against the measure while many Democrats abstained or were silent. The bill now goes to the Senate where Finance Committee action is expected and possible conference fights over amendments loom.
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Washington, D. C
House
Kain
California
Vreeland
Bryan
Ave
Kahn
Williams
Senate
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Destructive May Storm Hits Shreveport Area
A violent storm across Caddo Parish leaves fifty dead and hundreds injured. Gilliam wiped out Belinger and Hill City damaged with downed wires delaying casualty counts. Relief trains gather as trains report devastations across the oil fields and wrecked derricks.
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Shreveport
Caddo
Gilliam
Belinger
Hill City
Katy
Konao
Kansas City Southern
Real fight for Thaw release begins in 1913 context
May 14 Poughkeepsie real fight for the release of Harry Thaw from Mattewan begins as District Attorney Jerome hints at exposing life chapters outside the murder trial. He plans to send a commission to Pittsburg Paris and Monte Carlo to seek evidence to claim Thaw has always been insane. Thaws attorneys vow to contest the testimony and challenge the law blocking witnesses on sanity.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Mattewan
Jerome
Thaw
Pittsburg
Paris
Monte Carlo
Attornes
Jaw bone and skin relics found in Gunness farmhouse cellar
In Laporte Indiana on May 14 authorities unearthed a portion of a human jaw bone and skin showing hair traces, possibly a scalp fragment, found in the Gunness farmhouse cellar. Prosecutors deem the relics the most valuable discoveries yet in the case as investigators, led by Sheriff Smutzer, sift ashes in the cellar.
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Gunness
Laporte
Ind
Smutzer
Grover Cleveland Reported Resting Comfortably After Setback
Lakewood New Jersey May 14 report says rumors of a Cleveland setback are denied and that he passed a comfortable night and is resting well. The update suggests no serious decline and notes his continued recovery status.
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Lakewood
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Sold At Drugstores
Hanna's Green Seal Pain urges use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles. Carter's bankrupt sale ad on page two lists Banks & Rosenheim stock. Daily Telegraph subscription prompt appears.
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Hanna
DeWitt
Carter
Banks
Rosenheim
Minnesota Democrats Endorse Governor Johnson for President
In St Paul on May 14 the Minnesota Democratic convention endorsed Gov. John A. Johnson as their presidential candidate and rejected a Bryan second choice. Johnson supporters praised his integrity and ability to advance the party, while Bryan backers stayed in their seats despite defeat. Delegates caucused earlier and the state will send 22 Johnson-aligned delegates to the Denver convention in July.
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St. Paul
Minn
Democrats of
Minnesota
John A. Johnson
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Committee On
Johnson
Gov. Johnson
Democratic Party
Denver
Frank A. Day
State Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Sudden halt in paving South Bland Street dispute
The paving on South Bland Street in Bluefield halted when E T Oliver of North Carolina demanded injunctions to stop work on his property until the Oliver vs City of Bluefield case in Princeton circuit court is settled. The city and traction company brace for court action as talks and potential moves continue.
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South Bland Street
Oliver
E. T. Oliver
North Carolina
Bluefield
Princeton
South Bluefield
Traction Company
Treasury
H. A. Retz
Elty Atorney
Elty
The
Atorneys
Daily Telegraph
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Hannah
Eureka Hardware Co
A. Hooper
American National Bank
Bluefield Telephone Company
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E. B. Carter, Pres
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
E. E. Carter
Bank OF Personal Service
Fiat Top National Bank OF
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Capital Stock
L. BE. Tierney
E. Rolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Ak. A. Long
Southern Baptists Meet
Chicago
Mrs. Gunness
Jackies
EK. T. Oliver
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