Letter of Tait Stuns as Sherman Breaks Ties
A sensational letter attributed to Tait shakes the political scene, suggesting a break with Sherman. The epistle fuels speculation about rival factions and imminent shifts in leadership dynamics.
24 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
1
A sensational letter attributed to Tait shakes the political scene, suggesting a break with Sherman. The epistle fuels speculation about rival factions and imminent shifts in leadership dynamics.
President Taft writes Lloyd Griscom defending Roosevelt and accusing Vice President Sherman of deception in the Saratoga chairman fight. The move signals a deep split with the Old Guard as Roosevelt signals willingness to serve as a delegate and no compromise is expected. The letter could spur a Republican clean up in New York amid unprecedented public friction at the top echelon.
Dwight W. Pardee secretary of the New York Central system has arranged a separation for his 19 year old daughter Elsa Stevens Pardee Collins from her chauffeur Kenneth Lee Collins They eloped July 1 and were married in Jersey City Pardee has taken his daughter to the country and Collins returns to auto driving after failing to win Elsa back.
Joseph C. Sibley, who withdrew as a Republican candidate in the Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania district, was arrested on a warrant for conspiracy to debauch voters. He posted recognized to appear before Justice Perty in Warren, Pa., on August 26 after agreeing to withdraw earlier.
In Madrid on August 24, clerical leaders threaten resignations amid bitter court tensions over the Vatican break. The queen and King Alfonso return from London and Paris as the royal family’s favor with Spanish aristocrats wanes. Government fears uprisings spark military precautions in Catalonia Navarre and coastal provinces.
In New Orleans a crowded courtroom hears Mamie Melonghin, 18, charged with murder in the first degree for the death of Hugh Smith Jr, a wealthy resident. Mira McLaughlin testified that Smith mistreated her and then struck her aside before the girl shot him. The case opens as a landmark in Louisiana.
Spokane reports 60 known dead and at least 200 injured with many missing as fires sweep eastern Washington Idaho and western Montana. Five towns wiped out Wallace Taft Uryson Deborgia and Haughton. rescue efforts hampered by shifting winds and chaotic conditions.
In Chicago the Browne trial enters cross-examination of Representative Charles A. White, the state star witness, with Browne’s lawyers set to dismantle his testimony. Defense hints at undisclosed witnesses and delays revealing their identities, while the case seeks more evidence on the St. Louis jackpot distribution and possible links to other legislators.
Mrs Chas Lyon of Peoria Illinois endorses Foley Kidney Pills as a prompt cure for backache and kidney trouble. She reports lasting health improvement after months of discomfort and credits the remedy for her renewed well being. A. C. McAdams endorses the product in the testimonial.
Ex Senator James H W Berry will deliver the dedicatory speech and dress at Prairie Grove on Friday for the formal dedication of the Confederate park. Attendance is expected to be much larger than usual.
W. J. Bryan will spend four days in Arkansas advocating amendment No. 10 the initiative and referendum. He will emphasize the principle and ignore the joker in the resolution and will speak from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10 inclusive. A special train is being pursued to cover the western part of the state.
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