Campaign funds and notable contributors for Taft 1909
New York November 23 report by George Sheida treasurer of the national committee shows the Taft campaign raised about 1.7 million dollars with Charles P Taft as the largest donor. Notable names include Frank Kellogg and C A Severance. The West contributed roughly 340 thousand dollars. Charles Catt backed his brother’s effort with about 260 thousand dollars.
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New York
George Sheida
Albany
William H. Taft
Charles P. Taft
Frank B. Kellogg
C. A. Severance
St. Paul
West
Charles “. Catt
Taft Cottage Sees Busy Sunday with Cuban Delegation
President-elect Taft welcomed a Cuban delegation led by Gen Demetro Castillo and Dr Arturo Foutz of Havana who urged a Cuba visit. Gen Luke Wright discussed Philippine tariff and army matters as Taft receives callers at Hot Springs on November 23.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Luke EB. Wright
Philippines
Demetro Castillo
Dias
Arturo Foutz
Havana
Cuba
Samuel L Taylor
J. W. Wardrop
Pittsburg
Aft
Philippine Islands
John D Sacrifices Truth to Aid Trust
Cleveland and New York figures attack Standard Oil practices and rebate payments. Charles Chamberlain Rose building secretary of the National Refiners Association accuses John D Rockefeller of concealing unlawful methods and unfair legislation aided by the Foraker letters cited by Hearst. He alleges widespread bankruptcy among ordinary oil workers due to the trust's tactics.
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Cleveland
Chas. Chamberlain
Rose Building
National Refiners Association
Joan D. Rockefeller
Federal Court of York
Rockefeller
Chamberlain
Schofield, Shurmer & Teagle
The
Standard
United States
Foraker
Hearst
Sedition in India grows with martial law in view
Calcutta reports say the India situation worsens as the Viceroy contemplates martial law while advisers urge harsher measures. Lord Minto promises troop use to quell riots though summary shooting of riot fomenters is urged by some officials.
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Calcutta
India
England
Lord Mirto
Minto
Gratitude From Chinese to Americans Brought by Tang Shao Yi
Tang Shao Yi, a leading Chinese official, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Mongolia to convey the gratitude of the Chinese people for the remittance of a debt of about 14 million dollars. He traveled with Teal Fu, a royal family member and notable figure.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tang Shao Yi
San Francisch
Mongolia
Teal Fu
China
Dewey Report on Navy Battleship Designs
Acting Secretary Newberry released Admiral Dewey's public statement on the Newport conference that reviewed the North Dakota Delaware Utah and Florida battleships. It notes belt armor placement and construction details while excluding recommendations for ships after Utah and Florida. The conference issued advisory resolutions guiding future vessel design.
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Washington
Newberry
Navy
Dewey
Newport
R. 1
North Dakota
Delaware
Utah
Florida
Pyag Seous
Real Sufferers in the Van Vlissengen Forgery Case
The Chicago report portrays the Van Vlissengen forgery case with the wife and son losing luxury and status as the husband admits to a million plus theft. Prosecution widens inquiry beyond the accused to determine others involved while property is attached to recover embezzled funds.
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van Vlissengen
Chicago
Peter van Vlissengen
van Viissengen
Prominent Men Arrested in Meyers Fraud Case
Pittsburg, Pa. Nov 23. Police arrest two Fitzpatrick brothers and another suspect in the case of J. Montefiore Meyers, said to have $200,000,000 backing. Meyers, held for New York grand larceny, was moved by detectives. the Fitzpatricks were seized in connection with a fraud scheme involving coal lands and leather options.
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Joseph Montifioro Meyers
Fitzpatrick Brothers
Pittsburg
J. Montefiore Meyers
Australia
New York Pace
Meyers
New York
W.A. Fitzpatrick
John.a. Fitzpatrick
Lek Brothers
Ionia
N. J
Rockefeller denies planning Standard Oil trust formation
John D. Rockefeller testified at the Standard Oil hearing that he did not conceive the plan for forming the original trust in 1883. He said Flagler and S C T Dodd conceived it, while Kellogg pressed on stockholder connections and stock increases from 3.5 million to 8.6 million dollars in 1875.
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Rockefeller
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Frank B. Kellogg
Kellogg
South Improvement Co
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Standard Oii Co
Standard of Co
Standard of Trust
Flagler
8. C. T. Dodd
W. Hy. Amasa Btone
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Stillman Witt
Rhode Island Turkey for Roosevelt Arrives for Thanksgiving
Rhode Island plans to send a turkey to President Roosevelt as part of the annual White House Thanksgiving display. The Rhode Island turkey is prepared for delivery in Westerly and follows a longstanding custom.
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Westerly
R. L. Mov
Rhode Island
Turkey
White House
Meyers Held on Larceny Charge in New York City
Joseph Montifiore Meyers, who has been in Pittsburgh seeking European investment of hundreds of millions, was brought to New York City and charged with larceny of five bonds valued at 4,500. He reportedly claimed connections with prominent figures and high capital.
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New York
Joseph Montifiore Meyers
Pittsburg
Meyers
Ladd Refuses Offer in Bleached Flour Case at Washington
Washington November 23 The bleached flour hearings end with counsel for the millers proposing a board led by Dr Ladd and a department representative to resolve conflicting expert testimony on flour bleaching effects on animals The secretary declines the suggestion and continues the case with further tests to be determined by the involved parties capturing the ongoing dispute.
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Millers
Washington
Ladd
North Dakota
Dunlap
Bruce Dilcott
Secre
Tariff Debate on Glassware and Pottery Revisions
Washington report notes that the house ways and means committee will hear contested points on changes to tariff duties for earths earthenware and glassware. The commerce department issues a German pottery industry report by Special Agent Charles M. Pepper for congressional use.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bureau of Manufacturers
Department of Commerce and Labor
Germany
Charles M. Pepper
Congress
United States
Murderer Goose lake Flees to North Dakota
A warrant issued by U S and Canadian authorities for Joseph Goose lake a half breed follows him as he fled to the Two Rivers country in North Dakota after a fatal assault on Jos Copeland a farmer in Emerson Manitoba. Deputies pursue him through the bush armed with revolvers and rifles.
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Winnipeg
United States
Jos
Gooselake
Copeland
Emerson
Two Rivers
North Dakota
Damages Awarded After Funeral Mud Incident
LaCrosse Is Nov 23. Mrs BE L Spicer sues the estate of Mrs Fred Ring for damages to rugs and carpets from mourners who tracked mud to her home during the funeral. A judgment of 125 is entered, with Judge Brindley noting the amount after consulting undertakers.
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BE. L. Spicer
Fred Ring
Burton Firm in Senate Race
Congressman Burton remains in the Ohio senate race despite Taft's personal push to have him withdraw and seek the speakership with Joseph G. Cannon.
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Burton Firm
Burton
Ohio
Taft
Jos
G. Cannon
Hoffman Boost Grows For Indiana Senate Seat
Fort Wayne November 23 The Hoffmans bid to succeed James A Hemenway in the United States Senate gains support. Backed by Democrats in northern Indiana the candidate is praised for talent and momentum. Indianapolis is noted to hold the vice presidency and a Republican senator among others amid the push.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Edward G. Hoffman
United States Senate
James A. Hemenway
Hoffman
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana
Democrats
Senate
Bonaparte seeks certiorari on Standard Oil ruling
Attorney General Bonaparte filed a petition seeking a writ of certiorari to review the Seventh Circuit’s reversal of Judge Landis in the Standard Oil antitrust case. He argues the court of appeals lacked jurisdiction to overturn Landis and uphold the $29,000,000 fine.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Circuit Court of Appealsa
Seventh Circuit
Landis
Standard of! Co
Court of Appeals
Coach Cleaner Held for Murder in Canadian Pacific Yards
Henry Hicks, a coach cleaner in the Canadian Pacific yards, was arrested at midnight on murder charges for shooting Eccles Lennox in the sleeping car Shusup on the way to Scotland. Lennox woke during a robbery and was shot. Authorities note multiple similar deaths in the yards and several other workers have been arrested.
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Winnipeg
Henry Hicks
Canadian Pacific
Eccles Lennox
Shusup
Scotland
Lennox
Belgrade Fears Austrian Raid Moves Coin, Archives
Seventeen car loads of coin and the National bank archives were moved from Belgrade to a fort at Nish amid fears Austria may raid the capital. Rumors say the government may relocate to Nish as part of the precaution.
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Belgrade
National Bank
Nish
Austria
Russians Fire on a German Balloon Overflying Russia
A German flag balloon passing over Russian territory was fired on by frontier guards near Bresciaux on November 23. Fifteen shots damaged ballast sacks as the airship descended. The aeronauts landed safely on German soil unharmed.
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Bresiaux
Germany
Aeronautsc
Sensational Escape Attempt Reported in California
Fragmentary wire service note from Ban Barnadino California mentions an alleged sensational escape attempt near the Southern region with unclear details and incomplete names.
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Ban Barnadino
Cal
Indian
Cae
Carnegie article on tariff reform in Century magazine
New York November 23. Andrew Carnegie to publish an article in the December Century arguing infant industries no longer need protection and that tariffs on luxuries should remain while duties on manufactured goods should be reduced or abolished when not needed. He reviews prior movements and notes changes since the Ding-Dley law with reforms possible.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Century Magazine
Carnegie
Wealthy farmer dies in accidental gunshot near Gwinner
Richard Goranson, a wealthy farmer living near Gwinner, North Dakota, was killed instantly when a high power rifle bullet crashed through his head while he was on a load of hay. His horses returned home and his body was found.
New AFL Officers Named At Denver Convention
The American Federation of Labor elected officers led by President Samuel Gomper s. New first vice president James Duncan and eight other vice presidents from cities including Quincy Boston and Indianapolis. John R Al pine replaces Daniel J Keefe on the executive council as Toronto chosen for 1909 convention amid enthusiastic turnout and one socialist dissent.
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Denver
Col
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gomgers
Washington
D. C
James Duncan
Quincy
Mass
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
James O’connell
Washington, D. C
Max Morris
Cal
D. A. Hayes
Philadelphia
Wm. D. Huber
Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph Valentine
Cincinnati
John R. Alpine
Boston
Toronto
Can
John R. al
Daniel J. Keefe
Seenant Ae Aeenemeieene
Federation
Socialist Party
450 People Rescued After Boat Collision in Dense Fog
New York reports a fishing steamer Mount Desert with 460 passengers aboard was struck by the fruit steamer Admiral Dewey. The impact amid fog tore a hole in Mount Desert and forced 800 passengers to transfer to the Dewey. Both vessels proceeded to port.
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New York
Mount Desert
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Wright
Congressman Crumpacker
John Barrett
Taft Cottage
John .D
Peter van Vlis Sengen
John D
Oil King
Standard Trust
Phillicothe É
Thaddeus A
Roosevelt
North
House Committee
Wifh Kern
New York Bay
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