Death of Aotar Jepson in Cleveland Fire Scene
Leading vaudeville star Aotar Jepson of New York died of heart disease in his dressing room at Keith's theater Cleveland when a fire alarm rang out. Fire caused about 5000 in damage. audience evacuated safely as the orchestra played on. Jepson, a 260 pound performer, had a noted career including time with Maude Adams.
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Family helps man dodge jail after bakery theft
In Philadelphia on June 2 Max Weber, accused of stealing seven dozen eggs five pounds of lard and a chocolate cake from a bakery, was discharged after his wife and three hungry children walked 17 miles to court. The mother’s ragged clothes drew comment but the family’s dire hunger was cited as reason. Weber had been out of work three months.
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Endorsement of Roosevelt Policies Favored by Taft Allies
Washington June 1909 reports state Secretary Taft and his supporters seek a firm Roosevelt policy line in the Republican platform. The tariff strategy favors near equalized US production costs versus foreign prices, aiming to curb monopolies. A push to amend the Sherman anti trust law is also anticipated, with Hepburn bill echoes noted.
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New York Herald Sees Bryan Toward Democratic Nomination
The New York Herald concludes Bryan will likely secure the Democratic nomination at the July national convention in Denver. It notes Bryan dominates delegates, with Johnson and Gray faltering, and New York’s delegation still not clearly aligned.
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Fort Esopus Captured in Red Men Attack Recreation
Kingston New York June 2 A staged celebration marking Esopus founding featured a parade a sham battle and mock Indian attack at Polar Park Governor Hughes and guests attended lunch and a grand tea The event drew about twenty five thousand spectators on the ridge overlooking the lowlands The attack with Dutch costumes showed tribes of Red Men capturing men women and children in a dramatized reenactment of the 1609 Esopus massacre and captivity history notes mention the village of Esopus destruction in June 7 1663 lead up to the reenactment
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Fairbanks Name To Be Presented At Chicago Convention
Chicago delegates will present Vice President Fairbanks as a candidate for the presidential nomination. Statements emphasize no variation from his current position and caution against credence to rumors about changes. In New York, Hearst and McClellan ballots were recounted with Hearst gaining a net 89 votes for the day as 26 boxes were tallied. more boxes remain to be counted.
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