Antisaloon clash over church headquarters debated
In Minneapolis on May 25 Dr. Gamuel Dickie challenged a move to shift the Methodist Episcopal temperance society headquarters from Chicago to Topeka Kansas amid a heated conference. The report backing Antisaloon work was adopted after debate.
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Mich.) College
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Church Temperance Society
Chicago
Topeka
Kan
Antisaloon League
Dickie
Perley A. Baker
Westerville, C
Baker
Kansas
Hart Taylor
W. F. Oldham
India
F. M. North
New York East
Board of Foreign Missions
Home Missions and Church Extension Ward
Kansas City
W. O. Shepherd
New Orleans
P. Thirkield
New York
Luther B. Wilton
Oklahoma City
Robert McIntyre
Omaha
F. M. Bristol
Peking
China
J W. Bashford
Philadelphia
J. F. Berry
Portland
Ore
R. J. Cooke
St. Louis
Charles Smith
St. Paul
William 4. Quayles
San Francisco
Edwin’ H. Hughes
Washington
Earl Cranston
Zurich
Switzerland
John L. Neulson
Judiciary Committee
Oldham
Strife Ends as Northern Baptists Turn Estate to South
In Des Moines on May 25 delegates at the Northern Baptist conference voted overwhelmingly to transfer the New Mexico estate to the Southern Baptist conference ending two years of Baptist dissension.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Baptists
New Mexico
Northern Baptist Conference
Southern Baptist Conference
Ohio Pension Increases Reach 20000 Applicants
At the pension bureau in Washington 175000+ applications for increases were filed under the new law with about 20600 from Ohio alone. The rush may take two years to adjudicate though increases start from filing. Ohio’s annual increase is estimated near two million dollars.
Atlantic City Bulletin: Major Robinson Brushed From
Atlantic City dispatch reports Major William H. Robinson of Hammonton New Jersey was brushed from ...
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Atlantic City
N. J
William H. Robinson
Hammonton
Roosevelt Escort Committee Member Dies From Accident Injuries
The running board of the automobile carrying Colonel Theodore Roosevelt from the railroad station to an ocean pier yesterday died tonight from injuries sustained in the crash. Major Robinson, a member of Roosevelt’s escort in the Second Congressional district, was aboard.
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Roosevelt
Local Phone Company to Make Improvements
The Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company filed with the state public service commission for leave to issue 558000 dollars in bonds. Of this total 123000 dollars would buy a site at 83 East Fourth Avenue and Hammond Street, 200000 dollars would fund a new office and central exchange building, with the balance for exchange boards and equipment.
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Special Dispatch
T. Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company of
Cincinnati
State Public Service Commission
East Fourth Avenue
Hammond Street
Lynching in Tyler: Dan Davis burned after confession
In Tyler Texas on May 25 Dan Davis a Black man was burned to death at a stake in the streets after confessing to assaulting Miss Carrie Johnson a week earlier. Approximately two thousand people joined the lynching in the public square.
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Tex
Dan Davis
Carrie Johnson
Involuntary Petition Filed Against George F. Considine
In New York on May 25 creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court against George F. Considine the sporting man alleging liabilities of 300000 and assets of 200000 in the case brought by creditors seeking relief under federal bankruptcy law.
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George F. Considine
New York
United States District Court
Taft Tours Jersey at a 50 Mile Clip
Taft travels through New Jersey a brisk fifty mile tour while both sides in the campaign claim they have sufficient votes to name their favorite. The rival camps intensify attacks on Colonel Roosevelt.
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Taft
State Accounts Show Irregularities Top $1.14 Million
Auditor Fullington reports 1911 irregularities totaling 1 140517.57 across state county municipal offices. Legal recovery limited to 243482.17 with only 3915.16 of collectible funds seized. Proposes centralized recovery and a state office building to reduce outside rents cost 50000 yearly.
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Bureau of Accounting
Statehouse
Accounting Bureau
Taft Seen Certain of renomination as delegate totals favor him
Washington May 25 The campaign table shows Taft with 567 delegates, 27 more than a majority, Roosevelt at 365. McKinley, Taft’s manager, says the president will control the convention from start to finish, with Ohio recounts delaying final figures.
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Mercial Tribune Bureau
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Taft
McKinley
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Commercial Tribune
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Virginia
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Tomas
Ces
Iowa
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North Dakota
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senator Dixon
Nel Roosevelt
Stri
Arizona
South Dakota
Sey
Texas
Lette
Roosevelt
Veteran horseman dies of blood poisoning in East Liverpool
Samuel Groves, 63, a veteran horseman, dies in East Liverpool, Ohio, from blood poisoning after an arm bite by a horse. He had a long career in handling horses.
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East Liverpool, CO
Samuel Groves
Attack on Santa Lucia sugar estate shocks Oriente Cuba 1906
In Cuba near Gibara and the Santa Lucia plantation American property was attacked by a large band of insurgents. Citizens repelled the assault with three attackers killed and five wounded. Insurgents threaten to burn mills if sugar estates do not halt grinding within 72 hours. Bands threaten rail and store targets as forces mass in Oriente with 1,500 insurgents and 1,200 regulars nearby.
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Oriente
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Mendieta
Roosevelt Addresses Asbury Park Crowd on Judicial Independence
In Asbury Park a large crowd greeted Colonel Roosevelt as he rejected revolutionary rhetoric. He asserted support for judicial independence against special interests and mocked Taft’s referendum idea as unfit to threaten constitutional amendments.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Roosevelt
Taft
Taft claims 570 delegates in New Jersey trip
President Taft declared he has more than 570 delegates pledged and would welcome New Jersey support, stating Roosevelt's nomination is impossible. He motor campaigned through Northeastern New Jersey addressing Bayonne crowds near Standard Oil plant and outlined three reasons against Roosevelt renomination while praising arbitration treaties.
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New Jersey
Roosevelt
Taft
Montclair
Mr. Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Harriman
Newark
N. J
Keaney
Republican National Committee
Bayonne
Standard Oil
Senate
Ohio convention fight narrows between Taft and Roosevelt
Reports from Ohio county Republican conventions show a tight battle for control of the state convention with Taft and Roosevelt forces each claiming momentum. Democratic delegates favor Harmon and aim to push for the unit rule to secure Baltimore votes while Cuyahoga and Hamilton counties tilt toward Taft. Roosevelt leads in several populous counties as organizers await the New Jersey primary outcomes.
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Commercial Tribune
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Ohio
Chicago
Walter F. Brown
Roosevelt
I. C. Laylin
Taft
Harmon
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Wilson
Cuyahoga County
Friends of
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Stark
Lucas
Franklin
Scioto
Allen
Lorain
Cuyahoga
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
New Jersey
C. P. Taft
Roosevelt vows to block discredited bosses at convention
Colonel Roosevelt declares he will not permit professional politicians and bosses to control the Republican national convention. He attacks strong arm tactics and urges a national committee truly representing the people as he campaigns through New Jersey toward Oyster Bay. He predicts victory in New Jersey and insists the platform will favor popular rule.
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Roosevelt
Plainfield
Trenton
New York
Elizabeth
Oyster Bay
Hollies
Roosevelt Delegates Lead California To Democratic National Convention
Governor Johnson accepts Roosevelt’s request to second his nomination and chairs the California delegation. Charlies D Blaney and E Roberts chosen as alternates. Delegates depart June 14 by special train. Taft camp seeks certified returns and plans to contest Third and Fourth districts.
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Roosevelt
California
E. Roberts
Eshelman
Taft
Secretary of State
San Francisco
Roosevelt Opens New Jersey Campaign Tour In Lakewood
Colonel Roosevelt began his New Jersey primary campaign with a half hour speech at Freehold then moved to Lakewood declaring New Jersey a real place for a strenuous time and urging public engagement with the race.
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Lakewood
N. J
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Freehold
Political Cipher Leads to People Over Bosses Fight
A speaker argues that people err in governing themselves but will not repeat the mistakes of bosses, claiming the fight is for the common good and for the people rather than the elite rulers. He emphasizes public will over concentrated authority.
Fifteen Naval Officers Relieved From Active Duties
Fifteen retired naval officers mostly of high rank were relieved from active duties today. Leading the list are rear admirals Leutze Wainwright and Mahan, with other officers including Captains Little Halsey Koester and several others.
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New York Navy Yard
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Naval War College
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Wells
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Whitlesey
McIntosh and Davenport
Crawford and Williamson
San Diego Contempt Charge Freeing Shifts IWW Focus
In San Diego on May 2, D M Porter was freed from contempt of court charges as attention turns to the IWW situation. Attorney General U S Webb reiterates he will not assume control of the district attorney office, with H S Utley under dereliction charges from Special Commissioner Harris Weinheim.
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Cal
D. M. Porter
Industrial Workers of the World
U. S. Webb
Webb
H. S. Utley
Harris’ Weinheim
Huffman Attorneys Seek New Trial in Bribery Case
In Columbus Ohio on May date Huffman lawyers for Senator Isaac Huffman convicted of bribery filed a motion for a new trial. They claim the jury remained together after the foreman stated he could not agree and that the court erred by mentioning trial costs to the jurors during urging to reach agreement.
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Columbus
Huffman
Isaac Huffman
Roosevelt Fight Sparks Taft Challenge Over Convention Chair
Chicago tensions rise as Roosevelt backers push to name a temporary chairman or challenge Root. Taft camp accuses Roosevelt of staging a power move by targeting state committeemen to seize control at the June 6 committee session.
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Friends
Roosevelt
McKinley
Republican Party
Taft Bureau
Chicago
Root Named Temporary Chairman for Republican National Convention
Colonel Harry New of Indianapolis, chairing the Subcommittee on arrangements, rejects Ormsby McHarg's claim that Roosevelt forces will reject Elihu Root as temporary chairman. The committee unanimously approved Root, praising his fitness and stating party authority will be observed in convention preparations.
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Harry 8. New
Indianapolis
Ormsby .McHarg
New York
Roosevelt
United States
Elihu Root
Thg
Republican National Committee
Root
Senator Root
Subcommittee
McHarg
Colonel William Leonard Davis Dies in Arizona Mine Project
Colonel William Leonard Davis 65 former manager of The New York World died after a brief illness in Tucson Arizona. He was born in Virginia and a graduate of Annapolis Naval Academy. He was brother-in-law to Mrs Joseph Pulitzer and cousin of President Jefferson Davis. Interment will be in Washington. He leaves one son Worthington Davis.
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Tucson
Ariz
William Leonard Davis
New York World
Joseph Pulitzer
Washington
Davis
Virginia
Annapolis Naval Academy
Jefferson Davis
Worthington Davis
Battle Ships Ready To Be Sent to Cuba
American forces prepare to intervene in Cuba as insurrection and labor unrest threaten U S lives and property. Navy moves 12 warships toward Cuba, 1 300 marines, 15 000 army expeditionary force ready, Key West and Guantanamo stations set, Admiral Osterhaus in command with Hartford class ships and support vessels.
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