Republican State Ticket Named at Saratoga Convention
The New York Republican State Convention at Saratoga announced a full ticket led by Governor Charles E. Hughes. Other nominees include Lieutenant Governor Horace White. Secretary of State Samuel Koenig. Attorney General Edward R. O’Malley. Comptroller Charles H. Gause. State Engineer Frank M. Williams. State Treasurer Thomas B. Dunn. Associate Justice Albert Haight. Charles Evans Hughes was nominated today by an over- motion from his longtime opponent.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Chas. E. Hughes
New York
Horace White
Oneondaga
Samuel 8. Koenig
Edward R. O’malley
Erie
Chas. H. Gause
Albany
Frank M. Williams
Madison
Thomas B. Dunn
Monroe
Court of Appeals
Albert Haight
Chas, Evans Hughes
Governor Renominated on First Ballot by New York Republicans
The New York Republican convention renominated the sitting governor on the first ballot with 827 votes to 15 for James Wadsworth Jr. and 31 for John K. Stewart amid a unanimous motion by Wm. Barnes Jr. After a failed bid by county leaders to field a rival, the slate proceeded promptly as Timothy L. Woodruff announced the lineup and Secretary Root adjourned the session.
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New York
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Livingston County
John K. Stewart
Montgomery
Wm. Barnes, Jr
Albany
Timothy L. Woodruff
Root
NY Democrats unify as convention nears Channing’s renomination
Rochester dispatch says factional rifts in the New York Democratic Party have eased as leaders agree to compromise ahead of the November election. A notable welcome is planned for the presidential candidate addressing the convention tomorrow night. Governor renomination remains unsettled with Lt. Gov. Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler seen as likely. The governorship decision is expected tomorrow.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Opstate
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Asiatic Cholera Spreads Across Europe
London reports alarming cholera spread in Russia with fears of continental outbreak. Germany France Italy Austria England plan strict precautions. Unsanitary conditions in Russia hinder containment and Austrian officials cite about one thousand cases in St Petersburg.
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London
Russia
Germany
France
Italy
Austria
England
St. Petersburg
Raging at Taewell of High Order Raging at Taewell of High Order
Tazewell Va Sept special report covers the fifth annual Tazewell fair opening with music and ideal weather. A homicide at North Tazewell marred the day as Albert Lester was shot by cousin Robert Lester. Races featured three-year-old trot Senator Hal, George H pace Major Kipling and Meadow Maid half-mile run. Best poultry exhibit praised with top breeds and premiums awarded.
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Tazewell
Tazewell Fair
North Tazewell
Albert Lester
Robert Lester
Senator Hal
Buttonwood Stock Farm
Gettysburg
Thomas Lipton
R. F. Landon
Baltimore
Lucky Prince
Arthur Hunt
Dalby
Proge
Buttonwoodstock Farm
Fanchon
W. C. Dyer
Greensboro
N. C
Miss Wilton
Dalbys
Montague
J. C. Smith
Richmond
Meadow Maid
J. L. Marsh
Roanoke
Hibernia
Ella Boy
North Carolina
Burkes’ Garden
Geo. H. Moas
Burkes' Garden
F. KF. Witten
Witten's Mills
M. M. Hawkins
A. M. Black
J. Walter Witten
R. P. Copenhaver
Dr. Witten
Geo. H. Moss
American Bird Poultry Farm
Cousin fatally shoots Albert Lester at hotel in Tazewell
Albert Lester, a Union News Co. employee, was shot and killed in Hotel Worsham North Tazewell this afternoon by his cousin Robert Lester. Lester’s cousin fled but was captured and jailed after an inquest. A brother who was present gave conflicting testimony on whether the shooting was accidental.
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Tazewell
Albert Lester
Union News Company
Tragedy on the Radford Norton Run T
Off duty due to his ill father in Richlands, the man named Robert Lester from Bluefield committed the shooting on the Radford Norton run. The incident marks a fatal event tied to a history of the region and local residents involved.
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Richlands
Robert Lester
Bluefield
Mexico Celebrates Diaz Birthday and Independence Day
Mexico enters a two day holiday marking President Diaz birthday and Independence Day. The Grito de Hidalgo was proclaimed from the National Palace with the president in the central balcony. Authorities report no disorder as troops guard borders and saloons close in border cities.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Hidalgo
Minnesota Lands Opened to Settlement
Duluth Minn Sept 15 More than 46000 acres formerly in Cass Lake Chippewa Leech Lake Fond du Lac Red Lake and Winnibigoshish reservations were opened to settlement under general land office orders. Lands are entry free under homestead laws with 1.25 per acre in five annual installments. A pro rata drainage charge may be assessed by Minnesota under the Volstead act.
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Duluth
Minn
Cass Lake
Chippewas
Mississippi
Leech Lake
Fond du Lac
Red Lake
General Land Office
Minnesota
Dispensary Abolished After Pulaski Vote Turnout
In Pulaski on September 15 a local election asked voters to abolish the whiskey dispensary. The measure failed by a margin of 104 votes.
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Pulaski
Roanoke
Eye care offer with free consultation in Bluefield
If glasses would benefit your sight we will fit you with unerring accuracy. Our office is equipped with the latest instruments known to the profession for absolutely correct work. We use no harmful drugs. Consultation and examination free. Dr. Chas W Waver successor to Dr W J Jenkins. 407 Princeton Ave Greenspon Building Bluefield West Virginia.
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Dh. Chas
W. Waver
W. J. Jenkins
Princeton Ave
Greenspon Bldg
Bluefield
W. VA
Best Roofing on the Market Gets Proof in Shipping Offer
The company proclaims it is the best roofing solution now and invites proof by customers. It offers one two and three ply shipments from its Bluefield stock to showcase quality and availability.
Taft Defers to Bryan in Newspaper Dispute and Speaks to Negroes
Cincinnati September 15 Taft declined to elaborate in a newspaper clash with Bryan and said he would address the issue later in public. On his fiftyfifth birthday he spoke to ministers of the Ohio AME Church outlining sympathy for the Negro race and urging education and industrial training to advance civil rights. He stressed becoming useful to the community as a path to rights and noted his father Alfonso Taft as an early ally. Bryan drew large crowds in New Jersey and Philadelphia with a lengthy speech attacking Taft, while his New Jersey reception and stops along the route sparked broad cheers and a crowded Taylor Opera House in this city endousing his campaign energy.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Brayn
Bryan
Ohio
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Alphonso Taft
Mr. Bryan
New Jersey
Washington Park
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Judge Taft
Roosevelt
Camden
Burlington
Taylor Opera House
Pit
Bryan’s strenuous New Jersey day on the campaign trail
In Trenton and Philadelphia, William Jennings Bryan assails Judge Taft and the Republican party. He contrasts Taft’s record with President Roosevelt’s policies, arguing about panics and party governance. He addresses a large audience and criticizes Republican leadership in city and nation.
First Religious Paper Marks 100 Years in America
Portsmouth hosts three days of events celebrating the centennial of The Herald of Gospel Liberty the first religious newspaper in America. Originating in Portsmouth before moving to Dayton Ohio the paper's 100th anniversary also marks a century of American religious journalism with wide participation from religious publications across the United States and Canada.
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Portsmouth
America
Herald of Gospel Liberty
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Canada
Vanilla extract ad touts Blue Ribbon as cost saver and perfect flavor
An advertisement touts Blue Ribbon Vanilla as twice as strong as competitors, delivering greater usage per bottle and savings. It emphasizes superior flavor and value for money.
Nutmeg Band of Hope Convention Aims To Nominate Governor Hope
An unusual gathering may name a candidate for governor if drafted plus other state officers and a congressman at large. The convention reflects local political maneuvering and possible ballot options.
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Band OF Hope
Connecticut Democrats face crowded field at state convention
Hartford observers report a Democrat convention in which many prominent figures declined the gubernatorial nomination. Leaders sense better fall prospects, but a drafted candidate may head the ticket as the gathering, chaired by Mayor Ignatius Sullivan, organizes and prepares to nominate and adopt a platform tomorrow.
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Connecticut
Ignatius A. Sullivan
Hartford
Vast Augusta Returns Narrowly Back Ferald Governor Bid
Late returns from Augusta Maine on September 15 show Bert M Ferald leading by about 8000 votes. Republican losses are concentrated in cities while Democrats gain on temperance issues nationwide. Three other Republican district candidates were elected according to morning returns.
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Augusta
Bert M. Ferald
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