Taggart Names Officers and Gorman Aides National Committee
Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced the officers of the National Committee and members of the National Executive Committee. Key figures include Delaneey Nicoll as vice-chairman and George Foster Peabody as treasurer. Senator Gorman will advise the campaign and stay in close touch with management. The executive committee will meet at the Hoffman House in New York City on Monday at 11:30 to discuss campaign matters and headquarters locations in New York and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaneey Nicoll
New York
George Foster Peabody
W. E. She Ian
August Belmont
John R. McLean
Ohio
United States
Thomass. Martin
Virginia
J. M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
James Smith, Jr
New Jersey
Timothy E. Ryan
Wisconsin
Taggart
Gorman
Hoffman House
New York City
Bryan Sends Loyal Message to Parker
Esopus New York August report on Edward Wall of Wisconsin delivering a direct message from W. J. Bryan to Judge Parker. Bryan pledges Democratic support and offers service to the national committee. Wall notes Bryan remains a Democrat and praises Parker while discussing Wisconsin’s split between La Follette and stalwart factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Parker
Esopus
N. Y
Edward (. Wall
Wisconsin
Wall
Judge Parker
Europe
W. J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Mrs. Wall
Rosamount
Hill Confers With Lamont On New York Governor Bid
In New York on August 3 Daniel Lamont and David B. Hill met amid talk of a Democratic nomination for governor. Close associates say Lamont has been approached before about the post and has often suggested he would like to serve someday but delay. Whether this year is the right time remains undecided, with some friends opposing and others believing he would accept if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel 8. Lamont
David B. Hill
Lamont
Devery Accepts Parker Invitation to Esopus Visit
August 3 report states William S. Devery, expelled from a State convention and banned from Tammany Hall for two years, will visit Judge Parker at Esopus on August 14. He urged harmony, pledged support for Parker, and urged followers to mobilize in Parker's favor amid Murphy's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
William S. Devery
Judge Parker
Esopus
Devery
Charles F. Murphy
Moody to explain beef trust suit in campaign speech
Cabinet decides Attorney General Moody will deliver a campaign address outlining the government's suit against the beef trust. He will discuss the status and difficulties in proving packers violate the Chicago injunction. The speech, likely in Vermont late August or early September, may slip to October.
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Washington
Moody
Beef Trust
Grosscup
Chicago
Vermont
Texas Democrats Renominate Lanham Ticket
The Texas State Democratic convention closed with the renomination of Governor 8 W Lanham Lieutenant Governor George D Neal Attorney General D V Davidson Comptroller John W Stevens and Treasurer John W Dobbins The St Louis platform was indorsed Alton B Parker commended and Governor Lanham’s administration praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
W. T. Lanham
George D. Neal
D. V. Davidson
John W. Stevens
John W. Dobbins
St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Lanham
Democrats hope Parker resigns to spark fall election
Democrats at the Hoffman House argued Parker may resign as chief judge of the Court of Appeals by Aug 8 to allow a November election for a 14 year term. A later resignation would lead to gubernatorial appointment and no election this year. They say such timing could signal confidence in a future presidential run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoffman House
Parker
Court of Appeals
Foss Campaign Opens Today At Squantum Inn
Eugene N. Foss launches his reciprocity campaign at the Squantum Inn speaking before the Waltham Business Men's Association. Senator Lodge plans a similarly themed address on Saturday. Frank P. Bennett to roast ox at a barbecue and announce his candidacy for Congress in the seventh district against E. W. Roberts.
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Eugene N. Foss
Squantum Inn
Waltham Business Men's Association
Senator Lodge
Frank P. Bennett
Congress
E. W. Roberts
Platt Firm Leader Backs Parker for President
Albert B. Boardman, partner of Frank H. Platt and son of Senator Platt, declares for Judge Parker. He tells friends that no lawyer upholding constitutional standards can endorse President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert B. Boardman
Frank H. Platt
Senator Platt
Parker
Roosevelt
Flaherty Predicts Big Vote in Massachusetts Campaign
Gloucester captain John J. Flaherty, Democratic executive chairman, says a lively campaign is ahead and a strong vote statewide. He favors Colonel Gaston for governor, cites party harmony, and notes hopes to hold current districts plus add the fifth and possibly seventh. An Aug. 11 executive meeting will set plans for the Oct. 7 state convention at the Boston Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Flaherty
Gloucester
Democratic Executive Committee
Massachusetts
Gaston
Democratic State Committee
Cleveland
Judge Parker
Boston Theatre
Experts Fail to Open Melrose Postoffice Safe
Melrose August 3. Despite the efforts of several experts summoned to assist Postmaster Hocking the massive postoffice safe still refuses to work in proper manner and the usual supply of stamps and postal goods is beyond the reach of the office force. Not since Saturday night have the ponderous doors been opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Hocking
Suspect in Harrison and Broadway Robbery Identified
The man arrested by a Station 4 officer Thursday evening, who gave the name Frank Barrett and address 7 Corning Street, is proven to have never lived there. Edward J. Flynn, residing at No 7, reports the misidentification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 4
Johanna Conlon
Harrison Avenue
Broadway Extension
Frank Barrett
Corning Street
Edward J. Flynn
Mr. Flynn
No. 7
Root Nominates Fairbanks for Vice Presidency in Indianapolis
Elihu Root formally notified Charles W. Fairbanks of his vice presidential nomination in Indianapolis. Root argued against an aged candidate, while Fairbanks praised President Roosevelt and his administration. The ceremony occurred on Fairbanks veranda with luncheon, tents, and a photographed group.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Elihu Root
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Republic
New Fruit Steamer Bradford Enters Port
The United Fruit Company's steamer Bradford arrived at Long Wharf from Port Limon Costa Rica with a cargo of 23 000 banana bunches. Built at Copenhagen the vessel has sailed between New Orleans Port Simon and Bocas del Toro since launch. Saloon passengers include Clarence Gregg and Miss Catherine Ellis.
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United Fruit Company
Bradford
Brahn
Long Wharf
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Copenhagen
New Orleans
Port Simon
Bocas del Toro
Clarence Gregg
Catherine Ellis
Plans for Grand Army Parade at State House
Preparations are underway at the State House for G. A. R. encampment week with simple decorations led by a 20 foot high G. A. R. badge display. A 2700 seat grand stand holds officials from Massachusetts and beyond along with civic leaders and military guests.
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State House
United States
Massachusetts
Greater
Boston
Courts of the Commonwealth
Suffolk
City Hall
Boylston Street
Detective Joe Knox Served as Drummer Boy in War
City residents recall Inspector Joe Knox of the Boston police who served as a drummer boy in the Civil War at 17. He joined the Fifth Massachusetts Volunteers, fought with the Eighteenth Army Corps, and captured a Confederate drum at Goldsboro. He later served as drum major and as a yeoman on the Pequot Massasoit and Saco on the James River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knox
Boston
Fifth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Eighteenth Army Corps
Foster
North Carolina
Goldsboro
Navy
Pequot
Massasoit
Saco
James River
Can't Get Enough Saddle Horses for G. A. R. Parade
The G A R encampment parade faces a shortage of saddle horses as 600 are sought but 400 secured. Chair man Allison M Stickney is ill, leaving secretary William L F Gilman to handle the task. Some staff plan to walk rather than ride, reducing riders by about a third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Parade
Allison M. Stickney
William L. F. Gilman
Gilman
Union Trust Receivers Seek First Dividend Vote
The Supreme Court is asked by the Union Trust Company receivers for leave to pay a first dividend of 35 percent to proved depositors totaling 634095.81. The court must decide if depositors who are stockholders join the dividend or wait until an assessment on stockholders is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Union Trust Company
Winthrop Season Second Tally-Ho Party
The second tally-ho party of the Winthrop season started yesterday at 1 30 p m from the Leighton House. The nine riders, plus driver and bugler, made a short run about Winthrop and Revere, returning at 6 for dinner. The party included Mrs Arthur Quincy Master Lyman Quincy Master Josiah Quincy Mr and Mrs Lees Mr and Mrs Wildes Mr and Mrs Eugene Buckley Master Eugene Buckley and Miss Catherine Buckley.
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Leighton House
Winthrop
Revere
Arthur Quincy
Lyman Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Lees
Wildes
Eugene Buckley
Catherine Buckley
Breaks Mount in Newton as Police Seek Burglars
Three more break ins hit Newtons last night including 34 Emerald Street in Nonantum on Emerald Street and Woodland Road and Fianewell Avenue area. Police report no clues from seven Monday night breaks or three this morning, but believe stolen goods remain in Newton.
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Newton
Newtons
T. L. Williams
Emerald Street
Nonantum
Woodland Road
Fianewell Avenue
General Butler's Grand Nephew Dies in Astoria
B. Frank Butler, known in newspaper and theatrical circles, died at River Crest Sanitarium Astoria after being admitted July 26 and declared incurably insane. A grand nephew of General Ben Butler, he was born in Cairo Egypt about 35 years ago. His mother was actress Rose Eytinge and he married actress Alice Johnstone four months ago.
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New York
Frank Butler
Rivercrest
Astoria
Ben Butler
Cairo
Egypt
Rose Eytinge
Alice Johnstone
Nantasket Point Steamers Offer Daily Harbor Tours
Old Home week at Nantasket Point promises daily special programs and ample amusements. Pleasure Bay and Attaquin steamers run from Snow's Arch wharf starting at 9 30 a m providing scenic sails through the harbor with island scenery and affordable leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasure Bay
Attaquin
Snow's Arch Wharf
Dense August Fog Slows Boston Trains and Harbor Traffic
A dense August fog settled over Boston and suburbs yesterday afternoon delaying trains and forcing harbor vessels to move at half speed. An east wind at 6 PM veiled distant objects and raised concern for operators of fast moving vehicles. East Boston and Chelsea ferries ran cautiously but kept to schedule.
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Boston
Suburbs
East Boston
Chelsea
Dana Shot Over Romance In Jilted Lover Case In Park
New York August 3. Samuel L. Dana a young bank clerk was shot in Central Park last Friday. The theory now is Dana was targeted by a Southern lover who supported a young beauty Dana jilted to wed Beatrice W. Dignon. Dana sues his wife in secret action while a mysterious companion’s fate looms. A photo of Mrs George F Waddy of Hoboken tied to the case. Henry Wilkins a Buffalo Marine is identified as the shooter of Michael J Reilly.
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New York
Samuel L. Dana
Central Park
Dana
Beatrice W. Dignon
Philadelphia
George F. Waddy
Hoboken
Michael J. Reilly
Vernon
Henry Wilkins
Buffalo
N. Y
United States Marine Corps
Waddys
Wilkins
Woman's Photograph Betrays Desperado
A New York report notes that a woman's photograph helped expose a desperado, signaling a breakthrough in a concerning criminal case. The evidence linked the suspect to several incidents, drawing attention to ongoing police investigations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desperado
New York
Socialist menace urged to Catholic group in Detroit
In Detroit on August 3 Rev. T. J. Campbell S J of New York warned socialism threatens governments. He said the Catholic church opposes socialism and will conquer as a friend by teaching in pulpits schools and confessions. President T. P. Minahan outlined federation aims amid rising concern.
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Detroit
Mich
T. J. Campbell
S. J
New York
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Church
T. P. Minahan
Federation
Smuggling Ring Alleged In Montreal to Boston Clothing Trade
William Fessenden testified before U S Commissioner Fiske about a long running smuggling scheme. Packages from Gibbs & Co Montreal were carried by Montreal train porters to Boston, with Fessenden delivering items for a fee. Roger Robinson, a middleman, has confessed and is jailed. Fessenden posted 500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fiske
William Fessenden
Pullman Company
Gibbs & Co
Montreal
Canada
Fessenden
Boston
Roger Robinson
Betrothal Reported for Spanish Infanta Maria Teresa
Madrid August 3 reports persist despite official denials that a marriage has been arranged between Infanta Maria Teresa sister of King Alfonso and Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria.
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Madrid
Infanta
Maria Teresa
Alfonso
Ferdinand
Bavaria
Fish Fall From Sky During Heavy Rain in Bialystok
In Bialystok Russia on August 3 a rainstorm produced an unusual shower of small fish falling from the sky. Local residents reported the strange phenomenon and collected several specimens. Authorities offered no immediate explanation for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bialystok
Russia
Mark Twain's Daughter Hurt in Horseback Incident
Miss Jean Clemens daughter of Samuel L. Clemens was thrown from a horse in South Lee last Saturday riding with Rodman Gilder. She suffers a broken tendon in the left ankle and severe bruises on the left side with facial injuries. She was thrown about 30 feet and will be laid up for at least five weeks.
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Lenox
Miss Jean Clemens
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
South Lee
Rodman Gilder
Miss Clemens
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