Local Candidate for National Delegate Named
The Standard profiles Brookdale Farm owner Lewis Thompson of Red Bank as a Taft delegate prospect. Born 1846 in Wheeling, he studied civil engineering at VMI and MIT, then built a diverse career in finance, ranching, and public service. Known for road improvements, schooling support, and generous philanthropy, he is described as widely trusted in Monmouth County.
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Thompson backs Taft for renomination amid party strife
Red Bank Standard reports Mr. Thompson urges support for President Taft, arguing against attacks aimed at a two term president and asserting Taft should finish his work and uphold orderly government against personal aggrandizement.
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Boy Drowns Reaching Tin Boat At New Jersey Boat Club
Seven year old William Joel Me Queen of the Public Electric company district drowned in the Shrewsbury river near the Monmouth Boat Club house. He fell in while grabbing a tin boat that floated away. Reuben White retrieved the body with a rake. The mother lies critically ill. coroner Harry Foy filed the query at the home as parents mourn.
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La Follette Responds to Clergyman Question in New Jersey
Senator La Follette, after finishing a speech in Asbury Park, was asked by Rev. J L Scott if he believes in prohibition. He replied no, drawing cheers and saying the question was not part of the campaign and not an issue.
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la Pollette
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Waterways urged as nation’s shipping needs rise
In Trenton May 26 Governor Wilson welcomed about 200 delegates to the International Association of Navigation congresses and urged expanded water transportation facilities. He argued the United States has limited its merchant marine and ceded global trade to other nations, noting the congress as a link of friendship between great powers.
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Roosevelt to address Princeton students with taftless meeting
Princeton plans a Roosevelt address in Alexander Hall next Monday evening for undergraduates. The event requires no personal reference to Taft, a condition set by President Hibben, connected to Taft’s stance on Hibben’s inauguration.
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Girl of 14 Tries Suicide by Gas in Bathroom
In Atlantic City on May 25 Salde Witsenfeld, fourteen, locked herself in a bathroom and turned on the gas. Her mother, Mrs Adolph Witsenfeld, detected the odor and forced entry but the girl resisted, trying to die by asphyxiation.
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Captain Amundsen South Pole Discoverer at Buenos Aires
Captain Roald Amundsen, famed South Pole discoverer, is reported as well and staying in Buenos Aires during a period of travel and public attention.
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Major Robbins Struck by Auto in Roosevelt Rally
Atlantic City May 25 Major William A Robbins of Hammonton was knocked from the running board of Colonel Roosevelt's car by a crowd. A second car ran over him breaking ribs and injuring a lung. Roosevelt and former Governor Fort helped remove him to Marvel sanitarium. Doctors said death likely.
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Dix Calls Taft Roosevelt Fight Humiliating Spectacle
London May 25 Governor Dix of New York arrived during a motor trip and denounced the Taft Roosevelt clash as a humiliating spectacle. He urged presidential dignity and dismissed active candidacy rumors saying he is not a candidate. In Kingston Jamaica the Dominican revolution was reported crushed.
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Trust Clerk Defaulter Accused of Embezzling in Jersey City
Charles Schlegel trust clerk for the New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust Company in Jersey City admits embezzling over 50,000 in vault cash and valuables. Detective Sergeant Van Horn arrests him after Daniel Barrett reports missing funds and a cash shortage. Schlegel is active in church and German social circles. May 25 New York.
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van Horn
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Bank Robbers Grab 15000 In Carney Heist
Bank of Carney was entered by robbers who blasted the door and escaped with about $15,000. The incident occurred in Carney Oklahoma on May 28. Police searched for suspects in connection with the bank burglary.
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Over the Family Album. A Family Conversation
A fragment shows Mamie asking if Aunt Jane is a blood relation and if she is among the bloodiest, with a brief parental reply. The snippet hints at a domestic exchange about kinship and family ties.
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Revolt in Cuba Raises Prospect of U.S. Intervention
U.S. officials say within twenty four hours the Cuban government must quell the negro uprising or American troops may be sent though there is no intention of intervention. The revolt spreads depredations as treasury empties and costs of operations mount while leaders seek political gain.
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Heat deaths in Pittsburgh six infant victims
May 25 reports from Mittsburch say six infant deaths occurred on the hot day as government readings reached high temperatures and the coroner noted the toll from the heat.
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Roosevelt Will Not Permit Root To Act At Convention
Colonel Roosevelt informs the Republican national committee he will oppose United States Senator Root as temporary chairman. Roosevelts’ forces would take charge of the convention once it opens if they control the committee. The message was delivered by Ormesby Meliarg, who coordinates anti Taft delegations in the Solid South and will represent the Roosevelt faction before the committee.
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Meekness as Active and Passive Discipline
Discussion on meekness requiring both inner self-control and tolerance of others. It argues to subdue personal passions and resentment while bearing others' emotions with patience.
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