Taft Popular as Campaign Director and Rising Strength
Washington July 14 Tafts friends in Washington praise his self directed campaign style predicting growing strength for Taft as he maneuvers post Roosevelt era. They argue his cautious handling of the chairmanship battle boosts business support and signals Buckeye resolve. The piece outlines Ohio party dynamics, Dick Foraker clashes, and Charlie Tafts rising influence in shaping the national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Ohio
Arthur I. Vorys
Chicago
Senator Dick
Senator Foraker
White House
Walter Brown
State Central Committee
Henry 8. Williams
State Executive Committee
Walter Guilbert
Judge Taft
Hot Springs
Buckeye Bill
Charlie Taft
Cincinnati
Charlie
Chase by Lions Near Homestake Quarry
Jack Howe working on the fipe line at Homestake in Rene Gulch heard a crash in the bush above. A large fatigued doe burst through the brush, leaped over him, tore through a pile of ties near the railroad, and slammed into a barbed wire fence enclosing the work area.
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Imen
Jack
Jack Howe
Homestake Company
Rene Gulch
American shipbuilding sets annual steel output record on the Great Lakes
Washington reports the fiscal year ending June 30 marked the peak for U.S shipbuilding. 1506 vessels totaling 588 627 tons were built, including 142 steel ships of 317 167 gross tons, with 85 over 7 000 tons. The Great Lakes produced most steel tonnage, led by the 7 962 ton William M Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Great Lakes
United States
William M. Mills
San Francisco
Hawai
J. Laveraire
Alia to Hang This Week for Denver Priest Murder
Giusepe Alia, the priest killer, is to be hanged at the state penitentiary in Canon City within the week. The exact day and hour are not fixed, asColorado courts follow a practice of designating the execution week and leaving the moment to prison officials.
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Denver
Colo
Giuseppe Alia
Canon City
Colorado
Giuseppe Alia Hanged for Murder of Rev Father Heinrichs
In Canon City Colorado on July 16, Giuseppe Alia, connected with anarchist groups, was hanged at 2:00 a m for the February killing of Rev Father Lee Heinrichs in St Elizabeth's Catholic Church Denver. He spat the host, fired at the priest, who forgave him before dying. Alia shouted Vive Italia as he was executed.
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Father Heinrichs
Canon City
Colo
Italia
Italy
Guiseppe Alia
Lee Heinrichs
Alia
Mornig
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Denver
Heinrichs
Alla
Murder in the First Degree At Rio Grande Case
A man fl a revolver at the door but is overpowered by E J Quigley a Rio Grande conductor. Policeman Cronin arrives and helps stop the danger. The suspect is taken to jail and later found guilty of murder in the first degree after a speedy trial.
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E. J. Quig Ieey
Rio Grande
Quigley
Cronin
Alia
Prohibitionists Open National Convention in Columbus
The national prohibitionists opened their convention in Memorial hall Columbus with Robert H. Hatton elected temporary chairman Fred F Wheeler remains a possible presidential candidate while Sea Wright Wright is hoped to run National Chairman Charles R Jones announced rapid growth of prohibition towns and funds raised over the past four years A J Bond welcomed delegates as Patton received an ovation after his speech
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Columbus
Ohio
National
Prohibitionists
Memorial Hall
Robert H. Hatton
Springfield
Ill
Fred F. Wheeler
California
Seawright Wright
Georgia
Charles R. Jones
United States
Beauchemp
Kentucky
Discus Victory by Sheridan in Olympic Final
London July 16 Great Britain France and Sweden won finals in yesterdays Olympic events. Martin Sheridan of New York captured the discus title with a 144 feet 2 inch throw beating Grifin and Horr of the Irish American Club. Ralph Rose of California led the shot put with 46 feet 7 inches as Hogan and Garrett followed.
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London
Great Britain
France
Sweden
Yesterdry
United States
Martin Sheridan
New York
Grifin
Horr
Ralph Rose
California
Rose
Hogan
England
Garrett
America
Edwin I Alderman Named Imperial Potentate of Mystic Shrine
ST PAUL July 16 The imperial council elected Edwin I Alderman imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine. Louisville Ky will host the 1909 conclave. Frank C Roundy became past imperial potentate as he did not seek re election. The outer imperial guard was open to contest and initiation fees were raised to at least 50 dollars.
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Edwin I
Shriners
ST. Paul
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Ateient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Louisville
Frank C. Roundy
Imperial
Imperial Guard
Railroads Validated Advertising Contracts Under Waburn Act
United States Judge Kohtsaut upheld legality of contracts where newspapers are paid in railroad mileage for advertising. The ruling favors railroad press deals and sustains Interstate Commerce Commission interpretation of the act, in a decision involving the Monon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Kohtsaut
Storm Center Headquarters Move Tied to Illinois
Chicago reports indicate the storm center will base in Illinois with branches planned in the east. Kern states Taggart’s lawyer confirms Bryan’s July appearance and the national committee will notify Indianapolis before Bryan’s acceptance speech. Lincoln notes Bryan focuses on farm work and quiets convention excitement as he drafts his acceptance.
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Chicago
Kern
Taggart
Woodson
Indianapolis
Storme
Ilinois
Indiana
Bryan
National Committee
Lincoln
Adams Acquitted in 1902 Colorado Murder Trial
Steve Adams was acquitted by a jury in Grand Junction on the murder of Arthur Collins, mine superintendent at Telluride. Judge Shakleford ordered his discharge as Adams thanked jurors and the Western Federation of Miners, then left for an Oregon-bound train to his uncle's home.
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Arthur Collins
Grand Junction
Colo
Steve Adams
Telluride
Adams
Shakleford
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Oregon
Democratic Campaign Opens in Fairview Meeting
The national committee met in Fairview on July 1 to plan headquarters and leadership. Bryan and Kern were briefed, with notifications set for Fairview August 12 and Indianapolis the following day, as Bryan urged a pledge against large corporate contributions.
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Fairview
Lincoln
National Committee
Bryan
Kern
John &. Nevin
Indianapolis
Campaign Committee Adopts Spending and Publication Plan
A Nebraska campaign committee approves spending up to 16000 dollars with a minimum of a placeholder amount. They propose nil contributions over 100 dollars by October 7 and post contributions as received thereafter. Officers are selected from Taggart Hall Mack Osborne Green Ryan Daniels Wade Tomlinson Cale Brady. Expenditures to be published within thirty days after the election.
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Comitee
Bryan
Hall of
Nebraska
Taggart
Hall
Mack
Osborne
Green
Ryan
Daniels
Wade
Tomlinson
Cale
Brady
Cummins
Bombing devastates Amirathis quarter of Tabriz
A news agency dispatch reports the Amirathis quarter of Tabriz leveled by bombing. Hundreds are dead as Cossacks fire on revolutionaries. An offered surrender was ignored and the massacre continued through the day. Shah's troops now fully control Tabriz.
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Vienna
Tabriz
Passes For Household Servants Traveling With Families
Interstate Commerce Commission declares household servants traveling with families are entitled to passes. It affirms the direct route as the reasonable one for shippers and rejects reparations for circuitous routes if cost is lower. The commission limits its authority over municipal belt line conduct and notes eating houses owned by carriers may serve non railroad travelers at standard rates.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Factional Rifts Emerge at Prohibition National Committee
Columbus July 16 The presidential nomination was unsettled at today's Prohibition convention session. A factional split appeared with Stewart of Lingis leading a rival faction seeking to challenge the control held by Chairman Jones, Stewart, and Crandiff of Texas.
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Columbus
National Committee
Stewart
Iingis
Jones
Cp. Crandiff
Texas
Convention platform seeks constitutional prohibition and votes on committee
The convention amended the committee to nine members with two of Jones' adherents returned. Rev J D Prinder was elected permanent chair while Scranton of Pittsburgh delivered the keynote. The platform calls for a constitutional amendment banning liquor, woman suffrage, education based suffrage, arbitration of labor capital disputes, popular vote for senators, and income tax.
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Jones
F. C. Hendrickson
Maryland
A. A. Aie
Dickie
Michigan
J. D. Prinder
Blairsville
Scranton
Pittsburgh
Congress
South
Bryan to tour doubtful states seeking campaign manager
Lincoln July 16 Bryan sent invitations to six businessmen not politicians or party men to meet him in Lincoln or Chicago on July 25. He seeks advice on selecting a campaign manager and will reportedly make a spellbinder tour through the eastern doubtful states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Chicago
White Mountain Express Ditches, One Dead
In East Stamford Connecticut on July 16 a collision caused the White Mountain Express to run into a ditch killing one person and seriously injuring several others. Physicians and a wrecking crew were rushing to the scene.
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White Mountain Express
East Stamford
Conn
Roosevelt declines phonograph campaign stunt in Oyster Bay
Secretary Loeb said President Roosevelt will not speak into a phonograph for campaign use despite a proposition by a phonograph manager. The announcement came during a joint speaking event with Dryan planned to promote the president's message.
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Rooseevlt
Oyster Bay
Loeb
Roosevelt
Dryan
Prince on Cruiser Indomitable Collides With Barge
The Indomitable with the Prince of Wales aboard rammed a sailing barge near Portsmouth on July 15 en route to Quebec. The cruiser sustained slight damage and continued her voyage. the barge was a total loss with no deaths reported.
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London
Indomitable
Prince of Wales
Boach
Portsmouth
Quebec
Grand Exalted Ruler Elected at Ellis Rush Grand Lodge
In Dallas yesterday the Grand Lodge of Ellis Rush 1 elected Molland of Colorad as grand exalted ruler without opposition. John Shea of Hartford chose grand esteemed leading knight, Pred BE. Robinson of Dubuque was re elected secretary and Edward Leach of New York re elected treasurer. Los Angeles was chosen as next convention venue.
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Dallas
Tex
Grand Lodge
Ellis Rush
Molland of Colorad
John ©. Shea
Hartford
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