Gompers Backs Beveridge Adviser Says Labor Supports Indiana Senator
Labor leader Samuel Gompers declines to align with any party while praising Beveridge. Indiana labor leaders say his stance could sway independent workers and temper Democratic hopes, with Beveridge seen as favorable to labor.
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Indiana
Beveridge
United States
William Hutber
United Brotherhood
F Carpenters
Samuel Gompers
Claypool
Povringe
Huber
Dina
Democratic State Committee
Gompers
Edgar A. Perkins
Union
Federated Labor
Perkins
Indianapolis
D. F. Kennedy
John Keegan
Machinists’ Union
Mr. Gompers
Joe Turk
Joe Obegfell
Allied Brewery Workers
Jurors Approached in Browne Hearing in Chicago
Grand jury probe into tampering with veniremen in the Lee O Neil Browne bribery case followed Judge Kersten discharging the entire fifth panel of forty five after most admitted being approached to influence opinions. Eight sworn jurors may be released if they show similar influences. forty nine were questioned in Wayman office as the inquiry proceeds.
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Chicago
Veniremen
Lee O’neil Browne
Kersten
Wayman
Stenograjefense
Insurgents Win Great Victory in California
Standout congressmen are defeated by members of the Lincoln-Roosevelt League in a marked California political upset. Johnson for Governor is a featured candidate in the contest.
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California
Lincoln-Roosevelt League
California Republicans renominate incumbents and insurgents
The report lists district results in the California Republican race with incumbents renominated and insurgents defeating regulars in several districts. Englebright, Kent, Knowland, Kahn, Hayes, Needham, Stephens, Smith are named with various challengers and outcomes across eight districts.
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California
Englebright
Childs
Kent
McKinlay
Knowland
Kahn
Hayes
Davison
Needham
Stephens
MacLachlan
Smith
Kirby
Insurgency Triumphs in California Gubernatorial Race
California returns from the first general direct primary show Hiram W. Johnson winning the gubernatorial nomination aligned with the Lincoln-Roosevelt league. The insurgents claim statewide success with Webb leading McGowan and Kent beating McKinlay in the Second district. Page 7 continues.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Hiram W. Johnson
Lincoln-Roosevelt League
Gifford Pinchot
Alexander Anderson
Charles B. Curry
Phil Stanton
Johnson
Stanton
Webb
Frank McGowan
John D. Works
Los Angeles
United States
McKinlay
William Kent
Kent
Pinchot
Hayes
Washington
Davison
San Jose
William D. Stevens
McLachlan
Free Rent Offer Ends as Baby Arrival Rush Hits Evansville
Maj. Rosencranz in Evansville ends his offer of free rent after six babies arrive in his flats in one day. He says the surge in births, spurred by the promotion, made the incentive unsustainable. He notes his apartments were babe less a year ago.
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Evansville
Ind
Maj. Rosencranz
M D O N A L D A S K S L E W I S T O S T E P O U T O F F I C E
In a special United Mine Workers convention central figures President Lewis John Walker and Dun can McDonald faced charges and counter charges. Delegates anticipate further testimony on funds sent to Canada and the Illinois situation as the fight intensifies.
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Lewis
John Walker
Duncan McDonald
United Mine Workers
Walker
Mive
Canada
International Executive Abord
Illinois
Indianapolis Leaders React to Census Rise
City officials and business figures including Samuel Lewis Shank and B Laycock comment on Indianapolis population growth after the census. They cite strong industries, home business appeal, interurban roads, and potential to reach 300,000 or more in coming years.
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Samuel Lewis Shank
Indianapolis
B. Laycock
W. J. Dobyns
Indianapolis Trade Association
W. H. Howard
Board of Trade
Hyland
Albert Sahm
W.S. Ryan
Leonard M. Quill
J. E. Shideler
Charles A. Bookwalter
Roosevelt declares for progressives and fights old guard
In New York Roosevelt reaffirms his progressive stance after losing the state chair race to the old guard. He signals continued opposition and plans to debate a progressive platform while aiding a governor candidate. In Europe, LeBlanc wins a major air race amid American disappointment.
History gives space to new plane records
Aubrun finishes second as new aviation marks set with stakes totaling 52400 dollars. Close behind, Aubrun greets his conqueror with kisses, in a scene reflecting French custom and sportsmanship.
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Aubrun
Record of a historic air race from Issy to Amiens
Wipner and LeBlanc finished second with Aubrun in third. The winner’s time was 11 hours 58 minutes 49 seconds at an average 41 mph for a first prize of 20000 with total prizes 32400. Rute went Issy Trores Nancy Mezieres Dousi Amiens Issy. LeBlanc and Aubrun flew mono planes.
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Paris
M. LeBlanc
Issay Les Moulineux
le Matin
France
Aubrun
le Blanc
Issy
Aubuun
LeBlanc
Amiens
Aubruy
le Gagneux
Hubert Latham
Troyes
Mamet
Lindpainter
Charles Weymann
Bregt
Busson
Nancy
Mezieres
Dousi
Weymann
Airlne
Wipner
Rute
Trores
Indianapolis Genius Reports 1910 Growth Figures
The report shows 233,650 for 1910 with a ten year increase of 64,486 or 38.1 percent and a twenty year gain of 60.4 percent, highlighting long term growth in the area.
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Indianapolis
Shank urges board of works to approve bids for engine house
Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank calls for the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids on a new engine house at South New Jersey street and seeks council appropriation to cover costs. He argues the deadlock between council and boards halts city projects including a hospital, fire houses, and the new city hall, and cites legal opinions backing bidding after appropriation.
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Legal Department
Walker
Kealing
Corporation Council
Mr. Kealing
Indianapolis
New Jersey
Samuel Lewis Shank
Population boom lifts Indianapolis to 1910 census
The 1910 census lists Indianapolis population at 233,650, up 64,488 from 1900 and 60.4 percent since 1890. Trade groups credit progress to the Commercial club, Trade association, and merchant bodies pushing for growth and new factories.
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Indianapolis
Census Bureau
Washington
Commercial Club
Indianapolis Trade Association
Indiana
Merchants' Association
Fountain Square
Massachusetts Avenue
Sherman Hurries to Taft for Roosevelt Defeat Talk
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 17 Vice President Sherman wearing temporary chairman title met President Taft for a private talk about the New York Republican committee decision to block Roosevelt. Roosevelt issued a progressive in state politics statement serving as the interview lead. Sherman was joined by Congressman H C Loudenslager of New Jersey during the visit.
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Old Guard
State Machine Organization
Timothy Woodruff
State Committee
Williams Barnes, Jr
Albany
Wadsworth
Francis Hendricks
Syracuse
Lloyd Griscom
Col
Roosevelt
Sherman
Manhattan
Outlook Office
Lilyd. Griscom
Mr. Roosevelt
Nassau County
Griscom
Republican Club
Mr. Griscom
Herkimer County Grange
Robert G. McClure
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
East Washington Street
Pennsylvania
Ind
Sherman Drive
Rural Street
Big Four
West Washington Street
Indianapoliis Union Railway
Kentucky Avenue
Valley Drive
Massachusetts Avenue
Hazel Street
New Industries Committee
Indianaapolis
Indiana
Beverly
Mass
Republican State Committee of
New York
James
Taft
New Jersey
Congressional
Albany Population Gain Reported by Census Bureau
The Census Bureau announced Albany New York has a population of 100 233 in a gain of 6 102 or 65 percent since 1900 when the count was 94 151.
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Albany
Washington
Census Bureau
N. Y
German sea boats sunk after collision in Kiel
Kiel reports two German sea boats sunk after a Wednesday collision. Both crews were rescued and no fatalities are mentioned in the brief dispatch. Local authorities are assessing damages and cause of the incident.
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Kiel
Sega
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Mitchell
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the Nation
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