Taft Gains Backing From Wealthy Supporters Abroad
A May 20 dispatch reports a millionaire backing movement for Taft led by Wall Street figures. Jacob H. Schiff accepts a vice presidency in the Taft organization, signaling strong financial backing. The effort includes 200,000 signed membership cards and a majority of top Taft committeemen are millionaires. Schiff’s letter promises safety for legitimate interests with Taft in the presidency.
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Columbus
Washington
New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Schiff
Japan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wall Street
Taft Organization
Manufactu
Wall Street. Taft Organization
Mr. Taft
United States
Roosevelt
Fither Innocent or a Wonderful Bluffer
Ray Lamphere, the Indiana murder suspect in the Gunness case, defends himself as innocent and confident, while observers question the crime disposition he displays. His mother pleads for his release and visits in South Bend as police and public weigh the evidence.
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Ray Lamphere
Indiana
Gunness
Lamphere
Honking Autos Race Across Siberia Headlined by American Car
The New York to Paris auto race enters the Siberian leg from Vladivostok on May 20, with American Thomas car, French Dé Dion, Italian Aust, and German Protus left. Winners must beat Paris arrival to claim the Matin cup. handicaps favor French, Italian, and German entries.
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Vladivostok
New York
Paris
United States
Siberian
Peking
Mus
Time Square
Thomas
Dé Dion
Aust
Protus
San Francisco
Valdez
Alaska
Uncle Sams
Freentering Strait
Asia
Japan
Seattle
Seaside
Wall Street Anaconda Targets Presidential Candidate
A financial figure nicknamed the Wall Street anaconda is positioning against a presidential hopeful. The claim centers on strategic moves within financial circles and political influence shaping the race.
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Wall Street
Governor John A Johnsons press bureau tears up St Peter
May 18 Chicago reports from Gov Johnson supporters claim a wave of woe in St Peter Minnesota over the governor possibly staying away from the city. The press bureau sends tearful advance notices in several languages claiming his early life and achievements. Locals wonder if Johnson will return to edit the St Peter Herald.
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Chicago
John A. Johnson
Dearborn Street
St. Peter, Minn
Yon Yonsen
Governors Boom Bureau
West
St. Peter
Johnson
Washington
John
Henry Essler
St Peter
Crites Family Funeral Held After Flora Crossing Tragedy
The Crites family funeral was held at Flora's Methodist church after their deaths in a Flora railroad crossing incident Sunday evening. The father mother and two children lay in state at Myers undertaking parlor before services led by Rev. Hovis and burial in Maple Lawn cemetery. Mo Crites is the sole surviving member.
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Crites
Flora
Myers Undertaking
Hovis
Maple Lawn
Mo Crites
Nonpareil Club Dance At Masonic Temple
The Nonpareil club held a dance in the Masonic Temple last evening attended by fifty couples. Music was provided by Morehbart's full orchestra. Members listed include Otis McCracken and wife Georgi Kesling, Walter Shir e, John Fairchild and others with Mile Dickey and J C Herron noted.
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Masonic Temple
Morehbart
Otis McCracken
Georgi Kesling
Walter Berkshire
John Fairchild
Stella Faunce
Jo DeFord
Alice Baker
J. Michniveristch
Hill Indicted on First Degree Murder Charge
George Hill, described as the colored murderer, was formally indicted by the grand jury last evening. He faces a charge of murder in the first degree.
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George Hill
Exquisite Summer Frocks Display Laces and Tissues
A description of summer dresses features new lace and tissue outfits in long flowing lines. Heavy lacework and crochet decorate the garments with edges bound in sheer taffeta, highlighting rich ornamentation and delicate craftsmanship.
England's richest peer to race for Motor Cup
London May 20 A real live duke and Britain s richest peer has announced his intention of visiting America this summer to race for the Motor Cup. He plans to travel to compete and bring attention to the event.
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England
London
Britain
Duke of Westminster to steer British motor boat challenger
The Duke of Westminster plans to steer the British challenger for the international motorboat cup at Newport after the Menago races. He aims to outpace American defenders and give a strong run for the cup while the Duchess of Westminster accompanies him.
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Tulace
Duke of Westmaster
Dixie
Duke
Duchess of Westminster
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