Tar Woman In Presence Of Her Son
Ocean City Maryland recounts a brutal assault on Mary Holzman by a gang claiming official protection. She was dragged from her home and tarred in front of her 11 year old son amid lights out. Sheriff and state officials vow investigation as warrants are prepared.
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Scaffolding Collapse at Fortieth Street Church Burns Crowd
A scaffold carrying nearly 100 worshippers including many women and children collapsed ten feet into the basement during a blessing at St. Clemens Polish Catholic Church Fortieth street near Ninth avenue. Fifteen were injured with several in serious condition.
Edifice Blessing Interrupted by Hospital Stampede
At a New York hospital ceremony the blessing of the edifice was halted after ambulances carried away several injured. Police restrained hundreds as white coats worked amid the chaos and Monsignor Lavelle concluded the rites.
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Cornell Man to Nassau
Prof Edwin Walton Kemmerer of Cornell will accept the chair of economics at Princeton next year. He is a leading expert on finance and economics and helped establish a currency system in the Philippines and postal savings banks after advising Egypt’s agricultural banking system.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Edwin Walton Kemmerer
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Princeton
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Philippines
United States Philippine Commission
Egypt
Nebraskan Lawmakers Honor Rep James Latta in Memorial Service
The House of Representatives held a memorial service for late Congressman James Latta of Newkbraska. Speakers included Representatives Stephens Norris Kincaid and Maguire, all Nebraskan, delivering tributes to Latta.
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Otis Webb Fires On Arresting Detectives In Chicago
Otis Webb of Fort Wayne Indiana opened fire as Detectives Cronson and Torpy moved to arrest him on the Chicago South Side. He shot three men, one fatally, as the detectives dodged and bullets struck bystanders. Webb was captured after exhausting his revolver.
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Four Die When Car Is Hit On Martinsville Tracks
Four persons were killed near Centerton Indiana when their auto stalled on the Martinsville division tracks and was struck by a southbound interurban car. The dead are W. D. Brown his wife and two daughters aged 17 and 19. Adlice Brown survived with severe injuries. The wreck occurred on a sharp curve near the Centerton post office. the family was from Martinsville and the car was thrown into a ditch.
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Tragic Auto Crash Kills Woman and Injures Family Near Massillon
Mrs Berthama 27 was instantly killed when an automobile carrying her husband Joseph 30 a mine engineer and their 2 year old son was struck by an interurban car three miles from Massillon Ohio. Laudian and his son were taken to the city hospital. The car stalled on a road crossing.
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Ospina Sees Panama Row Settled by Hague Tribunal
General Pedro Nel Ospina, former Colombian minister to the United States, predicts the Colombia United States Panama secession dispute will be settled by submission to the Hague tribunal. He plans to travel to Europe as a private citizen after declining a British post, with possible family reasons delaying departure.
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Europe
Youngster Killed at Barrington Baseball Game
Frederick H Anim eleven of Camden was struck by a broken bat during a Barrington Lindenwells game and died from a skull fracture. The accident happened along the third base line as Walter Githens batted. a physician arrived too late.
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Judge Hutton Ruling Overshadows Lockwood Testimony
In Los Angeles Judge Hutton prepared to rule on the admissibility of certain evidence as the Darrow bribery trial resumes. The testimony of George N. Lockwood, a prosecution witness and former prospective juror in the McNamara case, is expected to take secondary importance to the ruling when court opens tomorrow afternoon.
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Roosevelt confident in New Jersey victory in Jersey tour
Roosevelts final New Jersey campaign day ahead as he plans stops in Morristown Dover Newton Phillipsburg Princeton Bayonne and West Hoboken. McCormick says South Dakota a healthy Roosevelt state and not needed for victory.
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Clapp Seen as Likely Temporary Chairman at Chicago
A late night Roosevelt leaders conference in Minnesota points to United States Senator Moses E Clapp of Minnesota as the probable temporary chairman of the Republican national convention in Chicago next month. He is urged by the Minnesota Roosevelt wing and favors by Colonel Roosevelt, per Hugh T Halbert McHarg and Gifford Pinchot.
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New York
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Texas Democrats and Republicans set for Tuesday conventions
In Dallas and Fort Worth on May 27, Texas will hold separate party conventions. Democrats meet in Houston to select thirty-two district delegates and eight delegates at large to the national convention, while Republicans gather in Fort Worth to name eight at large delegates. Republican districts choose delegates with Roosevelt and Taft instructions. intraparty balance and potential control hinge on uninstructed seats.
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The Rank and File Roosevelts Taft Clash Editorial
The Outlook prints The Rank and File by Colonel Roosevelt criticizing Taft backed delegates. He argues bosses control nominations and urges rank and file power, citing Ohio North Carolina and other states to claim boss influence and a need for genuine people’s choice.
Barnes Sees Root as Man for Chairman at Chicago
New York reports advocate Senator Elihu Root for the Republican convention chair, arguing Root’s leadership would reinforce Taft renomination and Republican doctrine. Senator Dixon counters Root has little chance, with rumors of internal disputes and alternating choices among Hadley Johnson Clapp and McHarg. Dixon predicts a Roosevelt edge even if Taft delegates are seated, while he visits Washington after three days in New York.
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Dixon
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Washington
A Successful Flight Over Panama City Ends Early
Aviator Giers completed a successful flight over Panama City this morning. The proposed isthmus crossing was postponed due to fog affecting the schedule.
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Panama
Commercial Tribune
Isthmus
Root says he will not decline temporary GOP chair role
Senator Jelihu Root declares he will serve as temporary chair of the national Republican Convention in Chicago. He rejects threats from Roosevelt supporters and confirms he accepted the committee on arrangements designation.
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New York
National Committee
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Majority of 40 for Taft At Chicago
Taft will hold a 580 delegate lead over Roosevelt at Chicago after Ohio conventions and at large delegate results. Roosevelt will command district delegates but lack enough to nominate. Taft's Ohio victory strengthens his platform endorsement. Senator Root denies withdrawing as temporary convention chair.
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Taft
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Theodore’ Roosevelt
Taft Attends Church and Starts Early Campaign Tour
President Taft attended church at the Church of the Messiah in New York City and rode through Central Park and Fifth Avenue. He visited with Henry W. Taft and Secretary Hilles, reviewed Squadron A at Van Cortlandt Park, and attracted a large crowd. He will begin an early campaign tour in New Jersey and possibly South Dakota, with aides stating he has enough delegates to secure the nomination.
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Dixon Named National Chairman For Roosevelt Campaign
Washington May 26 Senator Joseph M Dixon of Montana will serve as national chairman if Roosevelt wins at Chicago. Dixon agreed to the post despite a hard re election race and opposition from the Amalgamated Copper trust. Roosevelt allies plan to back Dixon with national campaigning while he faces a fierce corporate retaliation at home in Montana.
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Indians Favor Champ Clark as Next President
Taholai Ill of the Quinault tribe declares Champ Clark a good friend of the Indians after meeting him in Washington. The chief, who sought government concessions on Quinault allotments, plans to call a 700-strong council to describe his trip this week.
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Champ Clark
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Electrician Drowns on McCall at Newport Harbor
Clarence Brewster Sexton of Auburn New York, a first class electrician on torpedo boat destroyer McCall, drowned in Newport harbor early this morning after falling from a launch while returning to the ship. Others of the crew were aboard and witnessed the incident.
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Supreme Court Set to Rule on Large Case Load
Washington May 26. The Supreme Court plans to dispose of a record number of cases after a two week recess. More than 100 cases are under consideration and one more decision day is expected this term.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Registration in Panama orderly under American supervision
Registration in Panama City proceeded calmly today under the American commissioners. About 72 percent of registrants inscribed names and 70 percent favored the ticket led by Dr. Porras. Registration closes on the last day of the month.
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Campaigners Renew Jersey Battle Today
Taft Roosevelt and La Follette push through a heavy campaign in New Jersey as primaries approach. Taft and Roosevelt deliver numerous speeches. Wilson supporters frame the issue around state party divisions. Roosevelt seeks factory district support while Taft targets business towns. delegates contested across four districts. Taft vents throat treatment. Roosevelt plans a southwest swing from Oyster Bay toward Princeton and Glassboro.
Weather forecast promises heat east of Rockies this week
May 26. The weekly weather bureau bulletin says hot weather is expected across the east of the Rockies with normal to above temperatures elsewhere. Cooler conditions are anticipated in the Northwest by Thursday and into the Middle West by week’s end as a western storm moves eastward to the Atlantic states by Friday or Saturday.
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Marines Go Prepared for Field Duty
Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus moves to sea with the cruiser Washington and marines from Brooklyn join ships Missouri Mississippi Ohio and Minnesota for mobilization near Key West. Marines carry Burnett Mercedes rapid fire rifles discharging 400 shots a minute as they prepare for field duty.
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Key West
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Cuban Warships Move to Cuba Stir Press and Rebels
Reports from Havana recount US warships and a gunboat sent to Nipe Bay to guard American interests. Rebel leader Estenez threatens sugar mills for payments. Ivonet commands 1,500 troops in Oriente as Mendieta plans encirclement. US offers 500 cowboys, Gomez declines, Cuba vows swift suppression.
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Nipe Bay
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Taft
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Cuban unrest and strike disrupt Havana imports
Washington dispatch reports over 1,000 stevedores and fighters on strike in Havana causing job losses and supply shortages. The insurgent movement against the government continues as authorities acknowledge seriousness but state no imminent solution.
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