Roosevelt urges direct control as progressives gain
The Chicago convention opens with Theodore Roosevelt backed by Beveridge as permanent chair. Roosevelt calls for primaries and recall to empower the people and curb courts, arguing for direct control while defending reform as a remedy to socialism and anarchy. The Progressive plan includes nationwide campaigning from September to election day with Roosevelt's private car as main HQ.
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Pen
Taggart
Guggenheim
Sullivan
United States
Ttular
Democratic Party
Republic
Chicago
Dallimore
Roosevelt
Journal
Ill
New York
Iiinole
Roonvelt
Frank Funk
Roosevelt's running mate choice ties to Progressive ticket
A Chicago special reports that the Progressive party may nominate Governor Johnson of California for vice president with Roosevelt and Johnson at the helm. The plan envisions a Western VP and a strong, fighting ticket, with Parker or Wright as possible candidates earlier favored. California protests are expected but resignation not required if elected. Ben Lindsey supporters regret his shelving but will back the ticket.
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Chicag
Ill
Rooosevelt
Progressive Party
Johnson
California
Dew Party
Roosevelt
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Florida Delegates Fight Over Bull Moose Chairmanship
The Florida Negro delegation dispute centers on who should lead the Bull Moose Convention. Charges claim C. H. Alston favors Taft Republicans, angering others and risking northern vote losses. Dr. John Canon predicts white Southern gains clash with northern backlash.
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Chicago
Ill
Florida
C. H. Alston
Alston
Credentials Committee
John Co, Canon
New Jersey
Dlacks
Roosevelt Speech Outlines National Progressive Platform
In Chicago the speech defines a twelve point plan for the National Progressive party. It criticizes old parties as hollow and boss ridden while urging a contract with the people backed by practical revisions and ethical standards to avert revolutionary change. The remarks also attack the Republican and Democratic establishments and name party leaders at the Chicago convention.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Ill
National Progressive Party
Alaska
Thele
Democratic Party
Congress
Mr. Root
Mr. Murphy
Ether found near creek linked to Catskill death case
A can of ether found on Du bois Creek bank near the body of Dorcas Snodgrass leads police to believe she died by self administration. Investigators trace movements from Mount Vernon to Greendale with ferry captain Isaac Pizzett noting a possible Greendale crossing and no sighting after boarding. Mrs Crider disputes suicide, citing severe headaches and medicine use. theories include mental impairment and departure toward New York. a gravestone for Edgar T. Snodgrass is found, with his widow asserting no relation to the missing woman. The $500 reward for the pet is to be paid to James Young.
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Catskill
Dubois Creek
Dorcas Sjams Snodgrass
Brooklyn
Lubols Farm
Miss Snodgrass
Snodgrass
Mount Vernon
Isaac Pizzett
Catskill Point
Greendale
Cave
New York Central
Fitnett
John T. Snodwerass
Dubois
Edgar T. Snodgrass
Albany
Parkersburg
W. Va
New York
Snod
Wilbur
James Young
Stkll
Waverly Place
Jamason
L. J
Eden
Henry
New Jersey
Long Island
Flaherty
Ferdinand A. Devit
Middlesex County
Cenos
de Martini
Givary
Fleury
Jamaica
Confessed Burglar Frank Henry Behind Brooklyn Extradition
In Brooklyn jail awaiting New Jersey extradition, Frank Henry admits to more than 200 burglaries across New Jersey and New York. Police tied to a Waverly Place room full of stolen jewels, watches, and tools, with a $25,000 booty tally.
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New York
Frank Henry
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Henry
McDougal Street
Ruth
Hull Street
Bertha Baxter
Frank
Inet
Metuchen
Rahway
The
Oranges
Elizabeth
Morristown
Convent
Jersey
Ile
Jimmy
Hanns
Waverley Place
Manhattan
Conroy
de Martini
Ralph Avenue Station
Samuel Eden
Dennington Avenue
Jamaica
Whim Peck
Rahway Road
Peck
Flaherty
Mary I. Walling
Plaherty
New Richmond Trust and Savings Co Stock Over Subscribed
Richmond Virginia reports the Virginia Corporation Commission granted a charter for the Richmond Trust and Savings Company with a one million capital. Subscriptions opened and by noon exceeded 1,150,000 dollars, forcing a reduced allotment. John L Williams & Sons anticipate a two week delay for director selection, including local and out of town subscribers.
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Richmond
Virginia Corporation Commission
Richmond Trust and Savings Company
John
Williams & Sons
Messrs
John L. Williams & Sons
Million Dollar Trust Company
John Skelton Williams
Strom
Persian gendarmerie defeated near city during uprising
A force of 200 Persian gendarmerie with two officers and a mounted gun was defeated ten miles from SPIRAZ, Persia, and is retreating as revolutionaries led by the ex Shah Aliad Dawn press the uprising.
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Spiraz
Persia
Governor Mann appoints BD Richardson to the ustings Court
The governor appoints BD Richardson as judge of the ustings Court without Bar Association input. If the governor ignores proper guidance from the city Bar, the association intends to impeach him.
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Mann
BD. C. Richardson
Ustings Court
City Bar Association
Bar Association
Auto Climbed Hill Monument Near Richmond
A broken automobile allegedly jumped or became snagged on the A P Hill Monument on the road toward Richmond from Ginter Park. The car, license 2790 owned by Charles E. Spitzer, was driven by Wilkerson with two women and a man aboard. He claims a steering failure prevented control. no injuries were reported.
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Eley Diddle
Diddle
A. P. Hill Monument
Tiller
Richmond
Ginter Park
General Hill
Charles E. Spitzer
East
Franklin Street
Wilkerson
Spitzer
Becker Becker Becker to face third arraignment in Rosenthal murder
New York special report: Lieutenant Charles A Becker scheduled for arraignment on a single charge of procuring Rosenthal murder. McIntyre to defend. Burns rumored to have opened a trap gambling operation, denied by District Attorney Whitman. Rose’s 38 page confession claims Becker’s methods against gambling houses.
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New York
Willman J. Burns
Becker
Rose
Burns
William J. Burns
Baltimore
Whitman
Rosenthal
Westside Court
Foose
Terrapins as Road Racers Baffle Henrico Officials
Richmond VA special report notes countless terrapin tracks crossing county roads with no dead or mangled terrapins found. Officials debate whether the shelled animals outrun cars or move slowly to evade traffic, prompting questions about road safety and animal behavior.
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Richmond
Henrico
Grand Jury
Scott
Kaine
Henrico County
Humiliation Over Vehicle Crash Cited By Judge’s Library
A bystander recalls a collision where the sufferer endures humiliation more than bruises. The other driver, in a small old car, had little value, but witnesses defend the victim’s restraint and faultless conduct.
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Judge's Library
The Darning Basket Method for Weekly Mending
The article explains gathering patches and yarn when laundry arrives, pinning mending pieces to garments, and storing them until a quiet sewing session. This organized approach halves weekly mending time for the busy housekeeper, encouraging efficient, focused work.
Terrapins Prove Auto-Proof Amid County Speed Roadery
Citizens and county officers debate the claim that terrapins are the only things immune to speeding laws as motorists finally stop burning up county roads in a vigorous enforcement era.
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Tomobiles
Surgeon admits fakir life and suicide note in Washington
Samuel C Hotchkiss, assistant surgeon at the United States public health and marine hospital services, killed himself with an unknown poison yesterday afternoon near Fairmount Street. A letter he wrote accuses himself of deception and hypocrisy, with friends saying overwork and stress led to his act. Authorities note possible insanity while close friends see no motive in his life.
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Washington, D. Co
Samuel C Hotchkiss
Harvard Street
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Services
Fairmount Street
Washington
Nagging the Witness
A Chatham Enterprise stance decries cross examination tactics in court. It argues lawyers overdo questioning to confuse honest witnesses, causing fear of testifying and undermining fair trials, while noting ignorance among some lawyers aids manipulation.
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Chatham Enterprise
Tobacco Trust Put Him Out of Business
Frank D. Ware of 2007 Monument Avenue filed for voluntary bankruptcy in Richmond yesterday morning citing $97,994.95 in liabilities and $255 in assets. The filing ties to the Ware Kramer Tobacco Company and a 1908 suit against the American Tobacco Company for unfair competition, with damages initially set at $20,000 and later doubled, plus $15,000 in court expenses.
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Richmond
Volun
Frank Dp. Ware
Ware- Kramer Tobacco Company
Air Ware
Ware
Ware-Kramer Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
Damaxes
Veteran appeals for aid to supply wife a rolling chair
A Goochland County Confederate veteran writes to Mrs. A J Montague of the Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy requesting assistance to buy a rolling chair for his crippled wife. The appeal notes his financial hardship and asks donors to contact Mrs. Charles T. Norman at 1818 West Grace Street.
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Richmond
Goochland County
A. J. Montague
Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Charles T. Norman
West Grace Street
Turks in Revolt Against the Sultan in European Turkey
Rebels in Okprid a garrison declare war in the name of the Young Turks against the government. General Diemunkey calls loyal Young Turks to join his standard and orders bloodshed against local Turkish authorities. The revolt expands as leaders rally troops across European Turkey amid wartime tensions with Italy.
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Salonika
Turkey
Diemunkey
Italy
European
Kramer Faces Bankruptcy in U S District Court
Al bert Kramer formerly of Ware-Kramer Tobacco in Norfolk files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 40000 and assets of 25000. Major creditors include Plant ers' National Bank with 7900 notes, Bank of Commerce and Trusts, Dr Hugh M Taylor, and N B Floyd. He lists newspapers and ads creditors. he owns no household goods or personal items.
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Richmond
Albert Kramer
Ware- Kramer Tobacco Company
Norfolk
United States District Court
Hichmound
Planters’ National Bank
Bank of Commerce and Trusts
R. H. Harwood
Hugh M. Taylor
N. B. Floyd
Kramer
Growth of Half a Million in Knights of Columbus Assets
Special report from New Haven Connecticut on Pather J. Mc Ginley supreme secretary shows Knights of Columbus receipts this year at 1 541 715 69 raising total assets to about 4 000 000 excluding special funds. Death benefits liabilities 83 384 25 with 35 000 in claims adjusted. Mortality experience better than seven year average and total membership 282 748.
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New Haven
Conn
Pather J. Mc Ginley
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Virginia State Auditor appoints new clerks in Richmond
State Auditor Lee Moore announced the appointment of W. H. C. Ellis of Norfolk and A. I. Lucas of Richmond to clerkships in his office. Lucas will begin duties tomorrow, while Ellis starts August 16. No successor yet named for Frank B. Watkins, who recently resigned. The vacancy is expected to be filled soon.
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Richmond
Lee Moore
W. H. C. Ellis
Norfolk
A. I. Lucas
Tolerkships
Lucas
Frank B. Watkins
Moore
Death of William T. Webb of Norfolk Customs House
William T. Webb longtime deputy collector of customs for Norfolk died at his Westover Avenue home after a brief illness. Webb, 61, served with the Norfolk Customs House for forty two years and was at work yesterday before he fell ill this morning.
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Norfolk
William T. Webb
Norfolk Customs House
Westover Avenue
Old story of neglect of vaccination cited in Amelia smallpox cases
Health officers from the Virginia State Health Department investigated a smallpox outbreak in Amelia County. They say the spread reflects the old story of neglecting vaccination, noting several vaccinated family members showed immunity while unvaccinated members contracted the disease. They warn the outbreak will continue until vaccination becomes general.
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Richmond
V. A
State Health Department
Amelia County
Bryant acts to split the Democratic party with funding
The Herald Courier notes Bryant plans to derail the Democratic party, citing a thousand dollar contribution to the era fund and an imminent campaign push to support his ticket.
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Bryantasts
Era Fund
Stump Forth
Herald Courier
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Alor
Surgeon
Tobacco Trust
Pather M’ginley
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