Two Nominees in Third District Battle Tightens Taft Endorsement
Factions led by Charles W. Bieser and J. Eugene Harding held separate conventions in Eaton Ohio to nominate candidates for the Third Congressional District race. Both factions endorsed Taft as the presidential choice and named delegates and alternates to the national convention amid a tense meeting at City Hall and courthouse.
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Commercial Tribuns
Eaton, O
Preble County
Eaton
Third Congressional District
J. Eugene Harding
Montgomery County
Charles W. Bieser
Bieser
Beiser
William E. Speaks
John M. Betsch
Hardingites
Pennsylvania
James J. Cullen
Butler
Oscar A. Gale
Preble
Montgomery
Congressional Committee
Harding
H. H. Haines
Oscar Shephard
H. G. Catrow
Miamisburg
Conness
William H. Taft
C. Hooven
Hamilton
Deltiargates
N. P. Ramsay
Dayton
Oscar Gale
E. P. Matthews
William A. Smith
James K. Cullen
Butler County
C. E. Morlette
C. H. Kumler
C. W. Bieser
D. W. Allaman
Allen McDonald
R. E. Morrow
Raymond Hornbeck
Huffman Faces Mustering Opposition in Ohio Senate Race
Isaac E Huffman a Butler County Democrat faces strong anti saloon League pressure and brewers interests in the Second Fourth District as he seeks renomination in a contest spanning Butler Clermont Warren and Brown Counties. Wheeler of the Antisaloon League predicts aggressive efforts to defeat him if renominated.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Butler
Clermont
Warren
Brown
Isaac’. Huffman
Butler County
Antisaloon League
Huffman
State Senate
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Isaac E. Huffman
Temperance People
Brewers
Pattison
Cincinnati
Wayne “B. Wheeler
Four Horse Team Runs Away in City Crash
A four-horse team attached to a malt wagon owned by Lewis Class meyer ran away yesterday and crashed into a telegraph pole at Carlisle avenue and Baymiller street. The incident occurred near Lackman's Brewery on West Sixth street. No injuries were reported.
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Lewis Classmeyer
Carlisle Avenue
Baymiller Street
Lackman’s Brewery
West Sixth Street
Cuticura Heals Eczema Says Family Testimony
A letter describes a brother with eczema on the back and shoulders cured after using Cuticura Ointment. It also claims Cuticura cleared a corn and a boil on another family member. A mother from Indiana reports a similar success for her child. Mrs. Sarah E. Lusk of Coldwater Michigan cites dates in 1907.
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Michigan
Indiana
Sarah E. Lusk
Peckham &J
Coldwater
Mich
College of the City of New York dedicates $7 million buildings
The College of the City of New York in Washington Heights dedicated its new $7,000,000 buildings on its sixtieth anniversary. Oscar S. Straus delivered the principal address with a Roosevelt message. James Bryce and others spoke, praising the institution's future importance in a large city.
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New York
The
College of the City of New York
Washington Heights
Oscar
Straus
Commerce and Labor
Roosevelt
Finley
Strause
Theodore Roosevelt
James Bryce
Washington
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Joseph H. Choate
Bryce
College
City of
52 More Delegates for Taft Expands Total to 574
Taft headquarters in Washington reports 52 new delegates pledged in California Montana North Dakota Oregon Washington and several district conventions. The tally rises to 574 with Texas convention and others to follow, aiming for 586 and a 95 delegate majority at the Republican National Convention.
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CommErciaL TRIBUNE_ BOREAU
Mounseror
Washineton
D. C
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Taft
Hitchcock
California
Montana
North Dakota
Oregon
North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
North Dakota Republicans name eight delegates to national convention
The Republic and State Convention of North Dakota elected eight delegates to the national convention and instructed for Secretary Taft. The main fight centered on National Committeeman. insurgent candidate Frank Sprague was defeated by James Kennedy by 183 to 260 votes.
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Minot
N. D
North Dakota
Taft
Frank Sprague
James Kennedy
Oregon in Line for Ohioan
In Portland on May 14 Oregon's eight Republican national delegates were instructed for Taft at state and district conventions. Taft supporters, led by Charles W. Fulton, controlled all three conventions, defeating motions to substitute Roosevelt or Hughes in the delegates' instructions.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Taft
Charles W. Fulton
Roosevelt
Hughes
Washington Indorses Taft at State GOP Convention
Spokane May 14 A dramatic convention feature was the adoption of a local option plank by 506 to 258. The delegation vote favored Taft with a unanimous resolution endorsing his candidacy and instructing delegates to vote for his nomination.
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Washington
Taft
Spokane
Engineers Refer Trolley Question at Columbus Convention
Columbus Ohio May 14 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers debated admitting motormen on steam and interurban railways to membership a move sent to a ten man committee. Brazil and the Canal Zone sought divisions while Swearingen of Cristobal Panama represented the Canal Zone. The afternoon handled revision of the constitution and by laws with ten sections reviewed.
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Committee of Ten
The
Brotherhood
Columbus
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
South America
Canal Zone
Brazil
Lon B. Swearingen
Cristobal
Panama
Canada Praise at New York Canadian Club Banquet
At the Hotel Astor the Canadian Club banquet in New York heard Charlés Marcil declare Canada will be one of two great Western nations. Hugh Guthrie praised the Northwest wheat lands. Ambassadors and officials from James Bryce to D C Fraser attended as British airs were sung.
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New York
Dominion
Hotel Astor
Canada
Charlés Marcil
House of Commons
Ottawa
Hugh Guthrie
Ontario
Canadian Northwest
James Bryce
George Tate Blackstone
K.C
Toronto
D. C. Fraser
Halifax
Robert George McPherson
Vancouver
Obituary notices of notable figures from Illinois and beyond
Obituaries report the deaths of Horatio C Borchard former Illinois congressman and U S Mint director aged 83 at Freport Illinois Michael Mulcahy survivor of Sheridan's Winchester ride age 68 in Cleveland Charles Haddr y Wyman longtime St Louis Customs official born 1847 died in St Louis Brigadier General Charles A Whittier retired Army officer died aboard the Mauretania en route to Liverpool native of Massachusetts and relative of poet John Greenleaf Whittier context notes on their careers titles and affiliations.
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Horatio Cc. Borchard
Congress
Illinois
United States Mint
Washington
Freport
Michael Mulcahy
Phil Sheridan
Winchester
Cleveland
Charles Haddry Wyman
Walter Wyman
Frank Wyman
St. Louis
Charles A. Whittier
United States Army
New York
Liverpool
General Whittier
Massachusetts
John Greenleaf Whittier
MontanaGOP Endorses Roosevelt Policies At Convention
The Montana State Republican Convention endorsed President Roosevelt's policies and instructed its six delegates to back Secretary Taft at Chicago. The stance came despite strong opposition from Hughes and Roosevelt supporters within the gathering in Butte on May 14.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Hughes
Alaska Republican Convention Split Over Delegates
In Ketchikan Alaska May 14 the Alaska Republic an Convention split after the Credentials Committee led by Governor Hogg refused to seat regular Nome and Fairbanks delegates and admitted contesting forces. Both conventions ratified the Juneau platform endorsing W H Taft for President.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Chicago
Credentials Committee
Hogg
Nome
Fairbanks
Juneau
W. H. Taft
Republican State Convention selects four unpledged delegates
In Macon Georgia on May 14 the Republican State Convention chose four unpledged delegates to the National Convention and adopted a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt's administration.
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Macon
Roosevelt
Republican State Convention Chooses Knight Temporary Chairman
In Sacramento on May 14 the Republican State Convention formed a temporary organization with George A. Knight elected chairman over W R Davis by 351 to 275. Committees were named and six Congressional district conventions met during a recess. Tonight the convention instructed delegates-at-large for Taft.
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Sacramento
Cal
George A. Knight
Organization Forces
W. R. Davis
Lincoln-Roosevelt League
Taft
Schiff Accepts Taft State Vice Presidency Post
Jacob H. Schiff the banker accepted a Vice Presidency of the Taft organization in New York State. In his letter he praised Secretary Taft and stated confidence that Taft would ensure careful legal consideration of problems and protect legitimate interests.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Taft
Schiff
Mr. Taft
Fail to Erect Bishop House Stirs Diocese Meeting
Thirty or more delegates from Cincinnati Episcopal churches will attend the Southern Ohio Diocesan convention in Zanesville on May 20 and 21. Bishop Boyd Vincent will preside as discussions resume over building an Episcopal residence and plans to divide the diocese.
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Cincinnati
Southern Ohio
Zanesville
Boyd Vincent
Columbus
John Hewitt
Funeral Postponed for Captain Townsend's Wife in Columbus
The funeral of Mrs. M. D. Townsend wife of Captain Townsend of the Adjutant General's office in Columbus was set for 10 this morning but postponed minutes before due to the Captain's apoplectic attack. He is 70 and gravely ill. the delay casts gloom over the State House.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
M. D. Townsend
Townsend
Adjutant General's Office
State House
Oklahoma Senators Fight on Senate Floor
Morris and Roddie dueled on the Oklahoma Senate floor after Roddie called Morris a liar. Roddie suffered serious head bruises while Senator Brook, who tried to intervene, was struck by the combatant.
Coffee spills fatally burn carpenter at home
William T. Barrett, 73, of 1206 Gest Street, was admitted to City Hospital after hot coffee spilled on him at his home. Doctors expect his death from the burns. The accident occurred yesterday.
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William T. Barrett
Gest Street
City Hospital
Editor Kills Self in Apparent Ill Health
Uniontown Pa May 14 J Sturgis 58 year old prominent critic and writer died today from self inflicted pistol wound. He had been in ill health for several years.
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Uniontown
A J. Sturgis
Fortieth Anniversary of St Elizabeth Society Celebration
The St Elizabeth Society of St Marys Hospital on Betts Street marks its 40th anniversary with a Sunday celebration. The anniversary sermon will be delivered by Very Rev John F Schoe Vicar General.
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St. Elizabeth Society
St. Mary’s Hospital
Betts Street
John F. Schoe
Governors Hear A Warning Note At Conference
North Carolina Governor Glenn framed forest policy as a national duty urging Congress to back White Mountain and Appalachian reserves. He clashed with Cannon's plan, favoring state national collaboration while warning against confederation. Governor Folk backed broader action and governors debated federal overreach and state rights.
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Glenn
Congress
White Mountain
Appalachian
Cannon
South
Wisconsin
Davidson
Folk
Missouri
Forestry Commission
Northwest
Brooks
Wyoming
National Forestry Organization
Burke
North Dakota
Johnson
Watches Found in Debris of Burned Farmhouse
Sheriff Smutzer reports ten timepieces recovered from the ruins including two watches described in detail. One is a seven jewel Elgin movement in a silver case. another is a Swiss movement with 15 jewels. Authorities plan resumed digging at the Gunness site after sifting ashes.
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Smutzer
Smith
P. L
Mack
M. M. Lacey
Fountain City
Ind
Ellen Elspass
P Street
Louisville
Harris Longworths Host Reception for Governor Harris
Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth hosted a White House conference reception for Governor Andrew L Harris of Ohio and his party at the Longworth home from 5 to 7 pm. Ohio delegates attended after voting for the Vreeland currency bill. The governor and advisers monitor daily conference sessions but he has not spoken in discussions.
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Commercial
Rchburo
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Andrew L. Harris
Ohio
White House
Vreeland
Harris
Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg Home Searched for Political Papers
In Berlin on May 14 the Siebenberg residence of Prince Philip zu Eulenburg was searched for political correspondence in a case linked to the Harden elevations. The results were not released.
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Berlin
Siebenberg
Philip Zu Eulenburg
Man Identifies Woman as Belle Gunness in St Paul
Herman Rhode of 394 Hichenwald avenue in St Paul said he is positive he saw and spoke with Mrs Belle Gunness in the city not later than Tuesday. He came to a St Paul newspaper office and, shown a Gunness photo, reaffirmed his identification.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Herman Rhode
Hichenwald Avenue
Belle Gunness
Woman Seeks Laporte Sheriff Help On Missing Husband Case
Mrs John H McJunkin of Coraopolis seeks help from the Laporte Indiana Sheriff to solve the Gunness farm disappearance of her husband missing since December 1906 after taking $700 in cash and a prior correspondence with a Laporte woman.
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Pittsburg
John H. McJunkin
Coraopolis
Laporte
Ind
Well Known in Christiania
Mrs. Bella Gunness, linked to the La Porte Indiana murder case, is remembered in Christiania as a girl helping her father Peter Paulsen a traveling conjurer and magician. She danced rope, wore short skirts, invited spectators inside, with three sisters and a brother in the show. The father later retired near Trondheim. She has many relatives in Norway.
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Christiania
Bella Gunness
Laporte
Peter Paulsen
Norway
Trondhjem
Gunness
Publisher Lewis Acquitted in Mail Fraud Case
Edward G. Lewis, publisher of two women’s magazines, was acquitted by a Wyoming judge and jury in St Louis of using the mails to defraud in organizing the People's United States Bank. Six indictments remain, including similar mail fraud and conspiracy charges. The bank was shut by a postal fraud order nearly three years ago.
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ST. Louis
Riner
Wyoming
United States District Court Today
Edward G. Lewis
People’s United States Bank
Lewis
Y. M. C. A. Elects Officers in Hamilton
The Hamilton Y. M. C. A. board organized by electing officers. President is W. L. Tobey, Vice President E. G. Ruder, Secretary W. L. Huber, and Treasurer C. E. Heiser.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
The
Hamilton Y. M. C. A
W. L. Tobey
E. G. Ruder
W. L. Huber
C. E. Heiser
Missing man J W Sewell alarm at Morris Street home
Police reported J W Sewell aged 50 of 938 Morris Street missing since Wednesday morning. Relatives say they fear for his safety and seek information from the public.
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J. W Sewell
Morris Street
Stop Contests In Hamilton O Hami May 14
Superintendent Darrell Joyce and L C Forbes chairmen canceled the Hamilton grammar school field meet planned for May 23. Riotous nightly flag rushes by grammar school boys prompted police intervention and a plea for parents to keep children at home until unrest subsides.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Darrell Joyce
L. C. Forbes
MC. A
Iceland Becomes Free Autonomous State Joined To Denmark
Copenhagen May 14 The future relations of Denmark and Iceland have been decided upon. An agreement states Iceland becomes a free autonomous and independent country united to Denmark by a common King and shared interests forming with Denmark a state federation the United Danish Empire.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Iceland
Lanao Governor Not Dead Amid Recovery From Wounds
Manila May 14 Governor Allen Gard of Lanao Province who was injured by Morobolomen is not dead and is said to be improving. It is expected he will recover from his wounds.
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Cutler
Utah
Gooding
Idaho
Toole
Montana
Garfield
Manila
Allen Gard
Lanao Province
Morobolomen
Divorce Granted to Actress Fritzie Scheff in New York
New York May 14 A decree of absolute divorce in favor of Fritzie Scheff the actress was signed today by Justice McCall on a referee report. Miss Scheff was married to Baron Von Badeleben in 1903.
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New York
Fritzile Scheff
Justice McCall
Miss Scheff
Baron von Badeleben
Masons Elect Officers at Gibulum Lodge Meeting
The Gibulum Lodge Dalcib Council P of F and Cincinnati Chapter Rose Croix Scottish Rite Masons held an annual meeting last night in the Scottish Rite Cathedral electing the old officers for the forthcoming year. Dr Withrow will lecture on Old and New Schools Saturday evening with stereopticon views.
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Gibulum Lodge
Dalcib Council
P. of F
Cincinnati
Rose Croix
Scottish Rite
Shriners
Withrow
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