Illinois primary results reshape state politics and nominations
Chicago returns show J G Cannon renominated for speaker and George Foss leading a close race with his progressive challenger. Lee O Neil Browne and E G Shurtleff appear set for state seats as downstate voter turnout rises. Lorimer era reformists claim gains, while Lorimer Democrats win big in many districts and three indicted lawmakers seek Springfield reentry.
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Chicago
J. G. Cannon
George E. Foss
Illinois
Cook County
Lee O'Neil Browne
House of Representatives
E. G. Shurtleff
House
Browne
William Lorimer
United States
Arthur West
Foss
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Washington
Yapnes
Howe
Lorimer
Springfield
Reform Forces
Ee House
Break in Kings county old guard favors Roosevelt progressives
In Kings county Rally leader Reuben L Haskell backs Roosevelt progressives marking the first break from the longtime Woodruff old guard. The Brooklyn county committee backs Taft in the state platform while Roosevelt plans to speak at the state fair. Roosevelt arrives in Riverhead amid delays and a motor chase traffic standoff.
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Taft
New York
Kings County
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Reuben L. Haskell
Twenty-third
Roosevelt
Kings
Haskell
Progressives
Brooklyn
Woodruff
Syracuse
Lloyd C. Griscom
Republican County Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Timothy Woodruff
S&sturday
Riverhead
L. L
Oyster Bay
Cold Spring Harbor
Suffolk County
York and
Sherman
Huntington
Father Powers
Willard N. Bayless
August Heckscher
Shoreham
Colonel Roosevelt
Cannon Renominated In Illinois District Race
In Danville Illinois on September 15 Joseph G Cannon was renominated as representative from the Eighteenth Illinois district. Vermillion county shows a large plurality for Cannon at 5666 with incomplete returns suggesting about 3250. Early returns from 21 of 72 precincts give Cannon 1238 and H B Downs 558. Overall turnout light and Meager returns from other counties indicate a similar trend.
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Danville
Ill
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Vermillion County
Cannon
H. B. Downs
Wilson Nominated for New Jersey Governor at State Convention
Dr. Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton, won the New Jersey Democratic nomination on the first ballot for governor aided by James Smith Jr and Robert Davis. Frank S. Kabratcht received nearly 400 votes. Wilson accepted the nomination and outlined priorities including economy, tax equalization, and control of corporations.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Wilson
United States
James Smith, Jr
Essex County
Robert Davis
Hudson
Smith
Public Utilities Commission
Deneen Beats Lorimer In Bitter Illinois Battle
In Springfield Illinois on September 15 Governor Deneen allies won a fierce party struggle. R M Sullivan Lorimer representative lost his precinct committeeman bid to Christian Unger a Deneen supporter. State Senator Logan Hay Deneen won renomination over Lawrence hn former alderman and Republican nominee.
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Springfield
Illinois
Friends
Deneen
Lorimer
R. M. Sullivan
Christian Unger
Logan Hay Deneen
Senate
Lawrence Hn
Sen
Taft's Square Deal Seen For All Republicans In 1910 Letter
Beverly Mass September 15 1910 President Taft declares no difference between progressives and regulars in treating Republicans with federal support. Secretary Norton notes that after primaries the president will patronage equally and rely on GOP congressmen and senators for recommendations while focusing on competency. The letter frames the shift as party unity ahead of fall elections.
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Beverly
Taft
Norton
Iowa
Congress
Mass
Athat
Wisconsin
Aeoenet D
Tary
LaFollette
Bristow
Kansas
Dol
Petitions Seek Removal of Columbus Mayor Marshall
In Columbus on September 15 petitions circulate to remove Mayor Marshall with charges of malfeasance and dereliction. Governor Harmon to receive the petitions and affidavits amid claims that liquor interests and the Railway and Light company influence the drive.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Marshall
Harmon
Personal Liberty League
Columbus Railway and Light Company
Census puts Cleveland population at 560 663 in 1910
Census figures announce Cleveland Ohio at 560 663 residents, up 178 895 from 1900, lifting it among the nation’s large cities. Cincinnati remains ahead of Cleveland in the state while Joliet Illinois reports 84 670 residents. Continued on page 3 column 6.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Joliet, Ill
Powers Sweeps District in 7,000 Margin in Primary
London Kentucky September 15 Congress man Don C Edwards of this city was defeated by Caleb Powers in the Republican congressional primary. Edwards, serving three terms, ends a record tenure in a two term district while Powers gains strong local support from private citizens and anti Edwards sentiment following a long campaign.
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London
Don Cc. Edwards
Caleb Powers
Edwards
Powers
Goebel
Republican Party
Johnson County
Kentucky
Bradley
Ae Elee
Powers Victorious in Laurel Primary Narrowly Over Edwards
In Laurel Powers wins the primary by less than thirty votes over Edwards. Bell and Pulaski counties give him 800 and 650 margins respectively. Majorities for Powers include Adair 828 Casey 300 Clay 100 Clinton 592 Cumberland 512 Harlan 450 Jackson 725 Knox 789 Letcher 375 Leslie 576 Monroe 1055 Owsley 630 Perry 150 Russell 360 Wayne 220 Whitley 900. Edwards serves his third term, while Powers fought on a platform calling his renomination a vindication after his alleged role in the 1900 Goebel assassination. The district leans Republican by about 20,000.
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Bell
Pulaski
Powers
Adair
Casey
Clay
Clinton
Cumberland
Harlan
Jackson
Knox
Letcher
Leslie
Monroe
Owsley
Perry
Russell
Wayne
Whitley
Edwards
William Goebel
Willson
Goebel
National Retail Druggists elect officers in Pittsburg
The National Retail Druggists association elected officers today with H. B. Guilford as president. Vice presidents are C. P. Gladding Peter G. Walter and M. O. Bernius. Harvey I. Leith is treasurer and Thomas H. Potts secretary. Chas. F. Mann chairs the executive committee. The annual banquet followed the meeting.
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Pittsburg
National
Druggists’ Association
H. B. Guilford
Rochester
N. Y
C. P. Gladding
Hartford
Haskell Attacks Roosevelt at Southwestern State Fair
Oklahoma Governor C N Haskell, at the Southwestern state fair in Lawton, criticizes former President Theodore Roosevelt as insincere and contradicting past stances. He links Roosevelt to town lot disputes in Muskogee and his removal from the Democratic national committee, claiming persecution motives.
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Lawton
Okla
C. N.haskell
Roosevelt
Muskogee
Democratic National Committee
Columbus Attorney Denies Oklahoma Indictment Ties to Haskell
H M Daugherty, a Columbus attorney, denied tonight that he has been indicted in Oklahoma in connection with Governor Haskell or anyone else. He said Roosevelt need not consider clemency on his behalf.
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Columbus
Haskell
H. M. Daugherty
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Alleged German Spy Arraigned in English Court
Lieutenant Helm, alleged German spy, was arraigned in London court on charges of obtaining information on Portsmouth defenses to relay to another state. He was arrested while sketching fortifications. The case adjourned to September 20.
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London
Helm
Portsmouth
Personal Liberty league stays out of governor race
The Personal Liberty league announced it will not back any governor candidate this year. Secretary C Homer Durand said the group will focus on electing state senators and representatives who support its limits on liquor and favor home rule.
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Personal Liberty League
C. Homer Durand
League
Hamilton County
Harmon
Antisaloon League
General Assembly
C. W. Eldridge
Hamilton Democrats Set Meeting for Campaign
Local Democrats in Hamilton prepare for a meeting next Saturday with Congressman Cox and County Chairman Ed Manley among those invited. The call emphasizes the gathering as part of the forthcoming campaign.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Cox
Ed Manley
Dayton
Attempt Made to Burn Dormitory at Procter Academy
An arson attempt at Procter Academy’s girls dormitory in Andover New Hampshire failed after a fire was started. Matron Mrs. Eugene Sawyer was knocked unconscious by the intruder while entering the basement at 8 pm. Authorities are seeking the perpetrator and the danger to Mrs. Sawyer remains uncertain.
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N. H
Procter Academy
Eugene Sawyer
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