Roosevelt Hosts Speech as Progressive League Forms in Quaker City
Colonel Roosevelt visited the city, staying with Dr. J William White while delegates gathered at Witherspoon Hall to establish a permanent State Progressive League. The plan set the college electoral association as the State council and aimed to fund and organize a statewide campaign culminating in support for the Chicago declaration of principles. Dean William Draper Lewis and Rev George L Perin spoke as 500 delegates gathered at the Metropolitan Opera House, urging a statewide mobilization.
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J. William White
Witherspoon Hall
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Progressive League
College Electoral Association
League
Electoral College
New League
Pennsylvania
National Fund
William Draper Lewis
University of Pennsylvania
Progressive Party
Metropolitan Opera House
Dean Lewis
George L. Perin
Brookline
Mass
Dr. Perin
Boston
Philadelphia
Perin
Colonel Roosevelt
Progressive party rally and perilous rocket stunt in Philadelphia
Col Roosevelt urged clean politics and social service as the Progressive party raised about $11,931 for its cause. In Jersey City a fireworks rocket stunt with Rodman Law ended in a dramatic crash. Law survived with minor injuries after the steel rocket collapsed and exploded.
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Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Pushes Regulation of Factory Conditions
Col Roosevelt urges stronger rules on working hours and factory conditions for women workers. He argues it is wicked to neglect health and comfort while competitors exploit lax laws. He warns employers who improve conditions face a competitive disadvantage under current standards.
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Pennsylvania
Progressive Party
Law
Earth
Rodman Law
Colonel Roosevelt
Churchill's Paintings on Exhibition at Doll & Richards
Lovers of oil painting view three works by W. W. Churchill in the Doll & Richards print gallery at 71 Newbury Street. Five O'clock Tea with its clear forms and refined shading draws praise, along with Old Manuscript and Fire Heat and Daylight. A separate display features 24 water colors and pastels from Mexico by Helen Hyde, highlighted by the San Angel Inn.
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W. W. Churchill
Doll & Richards
Newbury Street
Mexico
Helen Hyde
Republic
San Angel Inn
Doll & Richards’ Gallery
Human Rocket Bumped in Flight Causes Narrow Escape
An improvised stunt rocket structure failed during a launch, collapsing under strain and exploding. The operator was dumped onto soft ground, a cushion that saved his life, with details continued on page 2-First Column.
Colonel Scott Removed by Sulzer
Colonel Joseph F. Scott, superintendent of State prisons, was removed from office today by Governor Sulzer. Charges had been filed yesterday and Scott was given until noon to answer. he submitted a written reply.
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N. Y
Joseph F. Scott
Sulzer
Scott
Governor removes superintendent after unanimous Senate action
The governor acted within two hours of a Senate unanimous vote to refer charges against Superintendent Scott to an impartial tribunal. The removal order declares Scott inefficient and neglectful. Scott calls the charges trivial and politically driven and vows to prove his innocence in court. He also denies conspiracy claims linking him to Matteawan State Hospital and Harry K. Thaw.
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Senate
Sulzer
Scott
Matteawan State Hospital
Harry K. Thaw
Magnate Frank Farrell Could Score a Victory
The New York Journal endorses Frank Farrell as a deserving winner and suggests Chance will back him against rival interests. The piece hints Farrell may finally secure a triumph after previous leadership troubles.
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New York Journal
Frank Farrell
Chance
Farrell
Powell Shows Outfield Talent Likely Regular Soon
Manager Jennings says recruit Powell displays top outfielding class and should win a regular spot, potentially succeeding hold-out Sam Crawford.
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Jennings
Powell
Sam Crawford
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg in National Three Cushion League
Brooklyn wins 50 to 41 over Pittsburg in the national three cushion billiard league. The match lasted 81 innings with Charles Otis of Brooklyn and James McCourt of Pittsburg each posting the high run of four.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Charles Otis
James McCourt
Marlboro Bank Treasurer Missing Man to Return Home
Clifton B. Russell treasurer of Marlboro Co operative Bank, missing a week, telegraphs from Winnipeg Canada he will return to Marlboro Saturday night to explain his disappearance. He warned of a nervous breakdown and resignation, with exams showing no embezzlement and insurers reporting no complaints.
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Clifton B. Russell
Marlboro Cooperative Bank
Winnipeg
Canada
C. B. Russel
Mass
Clifton
Russell
Boston
Eugene C. Brigham
Bank
Brigham
Marlboro Electric Company
Charles F. Holyoke
Holyoke & Russell
Evers Talks Up Young Pitcher Painter For City Nine
Manager Johnny Evers worries about his players sore arms but remains hopeful about Painter a twirler from the Wii City. Bresnahan mentors the lad teaching him tricks of the game as the season approaches with high expectations.
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Twirler
Painter
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Detroit
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Boylston St
Boston, Mass
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Edwards-Knight
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Federal Rubber Manufacturing Co
Milwaukee
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