Watterson Tillman War of Words Over Wilson Campaign
Washington reports reveal Henry Watterson and Senator Tillman trading letters amid the Harvey Wilson controversy. Watterson denies urging funds for Wilson and accuses maligned reporting while defending his own support for a Democrat nominee. He asserts Wilson must repudiate the calumny and explains his attempts to aid Wilson’s campaign with Thomas Ryan assistance.
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Harvey
Governor Wilson
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Thomas F. Ryan
White House
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Virginia Lawmaker Backs Drunk Driving Prohibition
Richmond news reports House of Delegates member Paul Pargamin from Portsmouth proposes a bill to ban any person convicted of driving an automobile under the influence from operating a vehicle in Virginia. The bill, to be heard next week, would make violation a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars or six months imprisonment or both.
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Paul Pargamin
House of Delegates
Portsmouth
Virginia
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Commonwealth
House
Watchful watchdog thief theft at Fanwood home
Plainfield reports thief entry into L. P. Mainaugo’s Fanwood residence Thursday night. Items stolen include a prized guard bull dog and $1,000 worth of silverware. Mainaugo hopes the dog is recovered, insisting the animal did not betray him.
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Taft Heads East on Five Day Speech Tour
President Taft left Washington at 12 30 for a five day tour through New York and Ohio. He will deliver nearly a score of speeches, stay in New York tonight and tomorrow, attend the Aero Club dinner and a Home of the Daughters of Jacob ball, and spend Monday in Cleveland with the Chamber of Commerce and other groups. He then visits Columbus for lunch with the Chamber, the dedication of the Federal building, the McKinley Day banquet, and a meeting with African editors, before Akron for the final address. The trip emphasizes political aims in Ohio and NY leaders are to meet and reconcile Republican factions.
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Line of battle for next governor
Richmond Va The Pew League legislative committee report hints that the enabling act for temperance faces likely defeat as the next gubernatorial race nears. In 1909 Mann led with 39 281 votes backed by the Anti Saloon League while Tucker trailed with 34 203. The looming anti temperance candidate issue reshapes the Democratic field for 1913 with Stuart Tucker and possibly Ellyson as contenders.
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Virginia Anti Saloon Leaders Seek Enabling Act Support
The passage discusses political influence of party machines in Virginia and predicts a split of votes if J Ellyson aligns with anti saloon factions. It notes Rev James Cannon and Rev Dr R H Pitt endorsing the enabling act and E llyson's potential to attract anti saloon voters, challenging the machine’s unity.
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Drowned at Y M C A in Norfolk
A. L. Shepherd night clerk at Adams Express died in the Y M C A plunge bath on City Hall Avenue this morning. He entered the bath at 10, body recovered five minutes later, two doctors failed to revive him, death pronounced near noon. Officials believe heart failure. Body given to Funeral Director Smith. Father Ss. M. Shepherd of Fisherville notified.
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Gaby Deslys Debunks London Marriage Rumor
Parisian dancer Gaby Deslys denied reports of a London wedding to Harry Pilcer, calling it a prank and noting Pilcer is already married. She said she arrived in London after an Atlantic voyage and mocked the gossip as false. A New York woman and her daughter visit a friend with millinery hats, the child trying on several creations.
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Child compares herself to mother at fair
A doll like moment is described when a young girl at a fair tells her mother she looks just like her. The mother gently cautions against vanity, noting the girl’s light hair and echoes the amused reaction from Lippincott's.
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Farmer Tricks Milwaukee Lawyer With Simple Fall
A Milwaukee lawyer visiting the countryside becomes a victim of Uncle Josh's humor. While helping stack grain, he climbs a tall stack and cannot descend. The farmer shouts a rustic line that makes the lawyer tumble down, highlighting rural wit from the city feller.
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