Harmon fails to sway colleagues on state ticket in Ohio
Judson Harmon fails to unite the Democratic State Committee on a slate as May 27 deadline looms. Ross favored for Chairman, Finley for Secretary, Heer for Treasurer amid a tense, hour long session in Columbus. The committee grants time to May 27 with hopes for a united ticket.
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Harmon
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Judson Harmon
James Ross
W. W. Durbin
Creamer
W. L. Finley
Ross
Finley
Fred Heer
John M. Pattison
Central Committee
Harvey L. Garber
Tim Hogan
Charles Kloeb
Japan's Premier May Be Deposed
Tokyo May 15 Marquis Saionji may lose the premiership for writing a preface to the Japanese edition of Emile Zola's Paris The suppression of the book by the home department now appears directed by the imperial household because Zola's socialism and anti imperialism were seen as dangerous The attack on Saionji follows disputes with elder statesmen Inouye and Matsuka and financing disagreements prompting Prince Ito's swift departure from Korea
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New York Herald Co
Commercial Tribune
Tokyo
Emile Zola
Paris
Marquis Saionji
Home Department
Imperial Household Department
Zola
Saionji
Inouye
Matsuka
Prince Ito
Korea
Forged Picture Deal Alleged In Art Scandal
William Clausen, a leading New York art dealer, is arrested on charges of selling to William Evans paintings claimed genuine but alleged to be forgeries. He posted bail after arraignment as Evans sues to recover 6650 dollars paid. The case stems from withdrawals from the Corcoran Gallery collection and a broader art authenticity controversy.
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New York
William Clausen
William R. F.vans
Clausen
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washington, D. C
William T. Evans
National Gallery
Clausens
Supreme Court
Davis
Evans
Trooper shot at while patrolling in Adams County Ohio
Troops of Troop B patrol near Higginsport with Private Close fired upon twice by Jess McAfee who claimed blank cartridges. McAfee arrested. warrant issued for hearing in Lewis Township. Lieutenant Chamberlain leads detachment. Corporal Nash to prosecute. Captain Knaugg to Columbus. Rumor of more troops may come to aid patrols.
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Commercial Tribune
Ripley
Adams County
Higginsport
Barr's
Close
Jess McAfee
Chamberlain
Equity Society
Corporal Nash
B Troop
Columbus
McAfee
Knaugg
Night riders reportedly cross into Kentucky from Pendleton
A telephone message reports a band of about seventy five night riders from Pendleton in Grant County moving toward Owen or Scott County after crossing the Queen and Crescent at Blanchet.
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Lexington
Toussint Sivem
Pendleton
Grant County
Queen and Crescent
Blanchet
Owen
Scott County
Masked band suspects DeVaughn and High released on bond
James W DeVaughn and Frank High waived exam and were bound over to the June grand jury on $600 bond after giving affidavits for warrants claiming they belong to the masked band that attacked Lewis Kinney in Brooksville last Monday night. Local officials say warrants are only now issued with proper affidavits. J D Hancock reports soldiers camped near his farm injuring mares and killing two colts, threatening suit if Colonel Lillard does not settle for the loss.
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Bernard
Kloeb
Cincinnati
Central Committee
Ross
Johnson
Harmon
Brian
Commercial Tribune
Augusta
James W. Devaughn
Frank High
Lewis Kinney
Bradford
Brooksville
Kinney
J. D. Hancock
Hancock
Lillard
Man Driven Mad by Night Rider Tales Arrested Near Lancaster
James Merford, a young farmer nine miles northeast of Lancaster, is described as a raving maniac after reading stories of night riders. He believed riders pursued him, was heavily armed when taken into custody, and is noted as a brother to Bourne Postmaster Merford in this county.
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Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
James Merford
Merford
Bourne
Sherwood Attacks Keifer in House Over Veterans Pensions
General Sherwood of Ohio denounces fellow Civil War veteran General Keifer on the House floor accusing him of misquoting and attacking a veterans pension bill for Buncombe and political purposes. He claims Keifer seeks sole recognition as a soldier of any account on the floor.
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Buckeye Veterans of
Washington
General Sherwood
Ohio
Keifer
Sherwood
Congressional Record
Roosevelt Ruling Upholds Right to Dismiss Negro Soldiers
New York May 16 Judge Hough sustains President Roosevelt authority to summarily dismiss a Negro soldier from the Twenty fifth Infantry over the Brownsville riot. Oscar W. Reid sued for $122 wages claiming wrongful discharge. court rules enlistment terms allow dismissal by proper authority, directing judgment for the Government with costs.
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New York
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Rei
Plan to reopen Allegheny National Bank outlined
Pittsburg May 15 plan to reopen Allegheny National Bank outlined after a meeting of bank directors and city financial leaders. A $500000 cash fund was arranged to reassure depositors of the bank’s solidity. A reorganization of management was also agreed upon to bolster public confidence. National Bank Examiner said little about Cashier William Montgomery beyond bail status of $100000. Montgomery is believed to provide full details of his transactions.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny National Bank
Ite
National Bank
Folds
William Montgomery
Burleigh
Montgomery
Burleign
American Fishing Steamer Francis Cutting Seized
The American halibut schooner Francis Cutting, owned by Seattle Fish and Cold Storage Co., was seized by Canada’s fisheries cruiser Kestrel for fishing inside the three mile limit north of Vancouver Island. The vessel, worth about $30,000, was brought to Vancouver. Ottawa will decide on confiscation with owners having court options. Commander Newcomb wired.
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Vancouver
B. C
Vancouver Island
English steam fishing boat Taurus seized near Amfum
The English steam fishing boat Taurus from Grimeby, England was arrested by a German vessel while fishing near Amfum, an island of Prussia, in the North Sea and brought to Cuxhaven.
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Cuxhaven
Germany
Grimeby
England
Amfum
Prussia
North Sea
Cuxven
Jawbone Match Tied to Mrs Gunness Victims at Indiana Farm
The first Gunness victim buried, Andrew Helgetein of Mansfield South Dakota, as coroner reports and dentist confirms a jawbone fragment from the farmhouse skull matches Mrs Gunness. Prosecution and sheriff discuss a letter about disposing of property and a barn dig revealing more bodies.
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H. W. Worden
Ray Lamphere
Koreans Tied to Crosses and Shot in Korean Rule
An American official returning from Korea describes brutal Japanese governance. He cites Koreans being tied to crosses and shot for demanding payment on seized land. He also claims Japanese hostility to foreign and English enterprise, viewing the Allied alliance as England’s weakness.
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London
Korea
Manchester Dispatch
England
Roosevelt Tightens Coast Artillery Physical Tests
President Roosevelt adds a walking test for field officers of the coast artillery to accompany a ninety mile ride. Major generals Bell and the President approve the plan requiring majors and above to ride or walk, over three days with twenty hours walking, to ensure readiness for active field service.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
Coast Artillery
Bell
Rescue at Sea Ships Crew Saved From Waterlogged Schoner
New Jersey beach crowds watched lifesavers rescue Captain Pearsel and four crewmen from the waterlogged three masted schooner William McGee sighted off Sea Isle City. The vessel bound from West Point Virginia to New York with pine boards later broke up at Camden Inlet.
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New York
New Jersey
William McGee
Sea Isle City
McGee
Pearsel
West Point
Camden Inlet
Maryland
Taft Positioned as Likely Republican Nominee for President
Washington reports confirm Taft will be the next Republican nominee. Delegates vote tomorrow as Hitchcock plans a statement of Taft’s gains and gaps. In Texas, the state convention endorsed Taft and Roosevelt policy, with regular and reorganized factions splitting delegations and excluding black delegates from the regular side.
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Mouassy
Washmeaton
D. C
Commercial Tribune Boraw
Commercial Tribune
Washington
William Ti. Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
FT. Worth
Tex
Roosevelt
Texas
Chicago
Waco
Foraker Indorsed for Presidency by Seventeenth District
In Coshocton May 15 the Seventeenth Congressional District Convention voted 22 to 23 to back Senator Foraker for the Presidency over Secretary Taft. Coshocton and Licking counties supported the Foraker resolution, defying a pledge to instruct delegates for Taft. Delegates and alternates to the National convention are named, with the congressman nomination postponed until August.
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Coshocton
Foraker
Taft
Licking
Co. B. McCoy
Coshection
H. Bertolette
Wayne
J. L. Lewis
S. W. Walter
Tuscarawas
J. E. Reeves
Tuscarawas County
Wreck killed two and injured nineteen on Missouri line
Southbound Missouri Kansas Texas Flyer from St Louis to Texas collided head on with a freight train two miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma at noon. Two killed and fifteen injured among passengers. Train crew named. wreck caused by possible misread orders. Four passenger coaches and several freight cars destroyed by fire.
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Muskogee
Okla
Flyer
St. Louis
Texas Points
James Lanihan
Parsons
Kan
Budie West
Kansas City
Lanihan
John C
Gustave Granada
Akron
Harry van. Eaton
Dallas
Tex
Denison
Governors Rally For Roosevelt Policy Conference
Governors at the White House wrapped a broad declarations session with no permanent organization and no specific legislation. A five member executive committee was formed to arrange next year’s meeting, while themes included resources protection and federal state cooperation.
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Washington
White House
Willson
Folk
Sheldon
Neb
Swanson
Virginia
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Blanchard
Louisiana
Congress
Glenn Sugges
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Japan
Ken
Tucky
Equity
Reifer Ogored
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Allegheny National
Seattle
Governors
Harris & Ewing
Andrew Carnegie
William J. Bryan
James J. Hill
John Mitchell
Mrs. Gunness
Prosecutor Smith
Iden
Laporte, Ind
GunNess
Patton's
Andrew G. Helgetein
Mansfield
S. D
Gunness Farm
Coast Patrol
Texas Falls
Grover Cleveland
Davidson
Wisconsin
Félic
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Glenn
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