State Delegation Split Over Taft Support in New Jersey
In New Jersey the state delegation to the national convention shows divisions over Taft Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Barbour, Briggs and Baird back Murphy’s vice presidential bid while others favor Knox Cannon Roosevelt or Fairbanks. A conference tonight will decide the delegation’s votes as Brings indicates Murphy’s prospects improve with New York’s stance and Roosevelt's supporters push for Roosevelt in the platform talks.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
New Jersey
Murphy
Taft
Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
Rovenvil
George Geault
Hudson County
Roosevelt
Briggs
Baybour
Baird
Oscar
Barbour
Edo Nob
Bnt
Sail on Sound Ends in Sudden Death of Kreiber
Rudolph Kreiber a Newark resident, died after a gasoline launch outing with Newark friends near Bath Beach Brooklyn. After supper they sailed toward Coney Island, halted at a saloon, and he collapsed returning to the doorway. Police were alerted as the party saw him fall and die on the floor.
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Rudolph Kreiber
Bath Beach
Brooklyn
Rudolph” Kreiber
Newark
Kreiber
Elizabeth
Neem
Coney ‘Island
Taughis
American rifle team barred from Olympic Bisley entry
Major William B. Martin leading the American sharpshooters failed to meet the entry deadline of June 1 for the Bisley contest. General Drain rejected the final extension request and announced the team would not sail. The selected U S team, noted for high scores, was kept from competing as a result of timing and entry rules.
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William B. Martin
England
Bisley
Martin
General Drain
W. B. Martin
Broad Street
Drain
Camp
Perry
Saas
Politicians May Face Back Taxes in Pittsburg Note
Pittsburgh July 17 An article reports threats of exposure and tax issues involving local politicians tied to the collapse of Nations Bank. G W Guthrie and the state treasurer were informed the funds would be forthcoming, with the bank wreck leading to financial restitution. The piece mentions the Journal and a sales or presents feature.
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Pittsburg
Tiackine
Al‘Nations Bank
G.W. Guthrie
Asin
Pe Hays
OLeary and Thompson Win Big Suit Over Arrest
In Trenton a judgment for 2500 damages won by Mrs Mary W Brown against Street Commissioner Nathaniel K Thompson and Captain O Leary of the Elizabeth police was set aside on appeal. The suit arose from an alleged false arrest linked to Front street sidewalk work in 1904. The case hinged on good faith versus malice and the city’s ordinance directing sidewalk improvements under the street commissioner’s supervision.
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Trenton
Mary W. Brown
Nathaniel K. Thompson
O'Leary
Elizabeth
Han
Morn. Brown
Brown
Elizabeth Council
Andi ‘Hancer
Front Street
Thomp
Mra. Brown
Railroads Attack Commodity Clause in High Court Plea
Seven war carrying Pennsylvania railroads led by John Johnson challenge the Commodities Clause before the United States District Court in Philadelphia. Johnson argues Congress lacks power to regulate railroads transporting freight, contending government control would seize private property without due process. Storage warehouse mentions follow.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John
Johnson
Hepburn
United States District Court
Congress
Ieee Act
Sean Ih Ny Baeep
Fohnean
Gompers Planks Bid Labor Favor In Republican Pledge
The American Federation of Labor executive council endorses planks praising labor and urging reforms. The draft pledges include recognizing industrial changes, guaranteeing organized labor rights, limiting injunctions against unions, and enforcing the eight hour workday for all workers including government employees.
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Talearoph
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Saimin Gampara
Negard
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Vrealine
Ad ‘Vance
Linn
Con. ‘Ss
Republic
Unclear OCR fragment hinting at local business notes
Fragmentary text mentions McMickle and MAIR SON, references to state events and summer or fall items, and possible names Seaton and Diamond and Gigry. Content is garbled and non-specific, providing no clear event or outcome.
Taft Delegates Win Credentials Report At Republican Convention
The Republican National Convention adopted the credentials report favoring Taft delegates in contested states. Senator Fulton of Oregon presented the report after a long review, Lodge was chosen permanent chairman, and General Woods and Governor Deneen escorted him to the platform amid cheers. Beatrice Fischer-Engler entertained briefly, then Perry Burrows presided as the session commenced with prayers and introductions of longtime delegates Connor and Baker.
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Committee On Rites
Colornel Barbo
Convention & Rule
Senate
Thoma N. McCarter
McCarter
Chicago
Committee On
Taft
Benator Fulton
Oregon
Kent
Renator Fulton
Hit
Ghatrroan Burrows
Tndiana
Adopowd
Stewart L. Woodsed
New York
Karlex Deneen
Mfinois
Senator Lodge
Senator Burrows
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Beatrice Fischer-Erlinger
Kentucky
National
Burrowa
Funk
el Frank Sarstadt
Cleveladi
Ohio
W. O. Waters
Henry A. Thugherty
Henry Baker
Minnesota
James B. Connor
Burrows
Sapo
Columbus
High Tension Over Anti-Injunction Plank Clash
Telegraph report from Chicago details a fierce convention fight over anti injunction language in the Republican platform. Debates center on Roosevelt and Taft positions versus administration backed planks with a floor showdown expected. Leaders on both sides mobilize allies as voting on the plank nears a potential deadlock on the convention floor.
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Chicago
Washington
Republican Party
Taft
Lake Nourt
Conmitten
Summittes
A. Z. Hopkins
J. Long
Kansan
Spencer Adams
North Carolina
Wade Ellis
Ohio
Cook
Crawford
South Daykota
W. Warner
Missouri
D. Laren
Renee Groner
Convention Bulleting and Reports From the Meeting
Telegraph notes show committee members and delegates gathering, with minutes indicating a rush to report on temporary and permanent organization. Elaine Claib of Cincinnati is mentioned among participants as marching and observing seating and procedural updates during the session.
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Cileagos Hine
Uburrows
Wales
Dougieriy
Eralentisie Committee
Elaine Claib
Cincinnati
Asabatan
Forecast by Mr White and New Jersey political chatter
Assistant Postmaster James White reports informal talks in Elizabeth about payments and support for a vice presidential nomination. Senator Frelinghuysen and New Jersey visitors attended a South Side Club gathering. the piece notes a lively, uncertain convention scene and hints at ongoing political maneuvering.
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Fort
New Derney
Jeneymen
Frelinghuysen Thymor
New Jersey
Usal H. McCarter
Rittery
Mr. Named
James White
Ernest H. Ackerman
Repttiens Meteors Recreation
Chicago
Elizabeth
Franklin Margy
Frelinghuysen
White
South Side Club
Gene
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Nation
Eee
M. Eyesiont
Mulham
EYESI
Turadats
Iitaheth
Ini
Prancio
Eliaaboth
Sandling
Hehe
Boxsen
Destist
Jefferson
Avenes
SRE
Billy
U.S
Abe
Unlos
Qradu
Largs
Thompson
Court of Errors
Mary Brown
Strvat
Wee
Iene
Gompers
Bureau of Mines
Utrect
McMickle
Prin
Mair & Son
Seaton
Mamond and
Gighry Min
BIG Convention
Lodge
Dixie
Buckeye
Soma
Cline
Congrewman Tittlefield
Maine
Howe of Representatives
Convention Bulleting
MR. White
Saye Murphy
Petite Acne
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