Roosevelt in New Jersey Fight Swing Heads for Morristown
Fresh from Oyster Bay, Colonel Roosevelt travels from Hoboken to Morristown for another day of campaign speeches in New Jersey. He continues attacking bossism and promotes the people’s rule as he presses toward the Chicago nomination after talks with Senator Dixon.
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Hoboken
N. J
Oyster Bay
National Committee
Chicago
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Taft
la Foltte
Morristown
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Dixon
National
Roosevelt Bureau
Nervy Burglar Gets Woman's Husband’s Trousers
Mrs. John C. Kuhns awoke to a burglar who threatened violence and demanded money. She supplied $10 and a gold watch after failing to disclose cash. She then fetched her husband's trousers to aid the thief, who left after noting her nerve and a reference to a Kaufman murder.
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Mrs. Kuhns
Kaufman
Taft And Harmon Personal Property Returns Released
Taft reports personal property of 874,950 with 1,000 horse 100 watch 100 piano 5,650 cash in bank and 68,000 other assets plus a 75,000 salary. Harmon declares 23,350 with a 50 watch 1,500 automobile 100 plane 600 cash and 21,000 investments. salary 10,000.
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Judson Harmon
Taft Wins Warm Welcome Across New Jersey On Campaign Swing
President Taft faced throngs in Jersey City and New York as supporters cheered before his daylong drive to speak at fifteen electors venues including Perth Amboy Red Bank Long Branch Asbury Park Atlantic City and Glassboro. Police and secret service cleared a lane for his motorcade amid dense crowds.
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Jersey City
N. J
Taft
New Jersey
Henry W. Taft
New York
Central Railroad of
Perth Amboy
West Twenty-third Street Ferry
National Executive
Secret Service
A& Lane
Matteawan
Red Bank
Long Branch
Asbury Park
Mannaequan
Freehold
Lakewood
Bridgeton
Millsville
Vineland
Mays Landing
Pleasantville
Atlantic City
Glassboro
Northwestern seniors vote against sanitary kiss at Chicago scene
The Northwestern University senior class 170 men and 113 women voted Friday against the sanitary kiss urged by physicians calling it bunk. They prefer the old fashion kiss and say doctors would strip it of flavor. Girls also voted on fussing or spooning, favoring it by a large margin as graduation nears.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
London Transport Strike Faces Police Break Attempt
Police move to break the London transport strike at the Victoria and Albert docks with 400 officers guarding strikebreakers while traffic remains moving. Strikers warn of national action. leaders press for wage, hours, and union recognition demands. Authorities fear widespread sympathy strikes and further disruption.
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London
Victoria and Albert Docks
Ben Tillett
Dock Workers’ Union
Thames
Sidney Guxton
Board of Trade
Asquith
Lloyd George
Tom Mann
Jrail
Manchester
Johnson Begins Training for Fight in New Mexico
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson starts active training for his looming title bout against Jim Flynn. He arrived from Chicago and is based at Forsyth ranch near La Vesna with sparring partners Marty Cutler John Perkins Jack Delsay and Buros. Trainer Tom Flanagan joins later as Flynn plans a Colorado camp and a 22 pound cut.
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East LA Kegas
N. M
Jack Johnson
Jim Felyoo
Johnson
Chicago
Forsyth Ranch
la Vesna
Johooson
Marty Cutler
John Perkins
Jack Delsay
Buros
Tracher
Tom Flanagan
Tommy Kyran
Flyon
Colorado
Careless Chauffeur Guilty of Manslaughter in Boston
John A. Malloy, a chauffeur, pleaded guilty in the Superior Criminal Court to manslaughter for a crash that killed two elevated railroad employees at Boyleston and Dartmouth Streets. He received a sentence of not less than five nor more than seven years in the State prison at Charlestown.
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Boston
Mass
John A. Malloy
Boyleston
Dartmouth Streets
Superior Criminal Court
Charlestown
Rev Kemper Holds Clifton Forge Revival Nightly
In Clifton Forge Virginia the revival at the Christian Church continues led by Rev George W Kemper pastor of the Marshall Street Christian Church Richmond. Large crowds attend each service with noon talks for Chesapeake and Ohio workers and a Sunday afternoon men's meeting.
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Clifton Forge
Christian Church
George W. Kemper
Marshall Street
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
WIFE Sought Insurance After Robison Death in San Francisco
Joseph West Robinson a member of a wealthy Atlanta family killed himself at the Golden West Hotel. He left a note for Robert Grant urging certification of his death so his divorced wife could claim more than 20000 in insurance. A second note was for Robinsons wife Lucy Stid of Romont Georgia. The couple had been divorced six years.
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San Francisco
Cal
Joseph West Robinson
Atlanta
Golden West Hotel
Robert Grant
Hotel Normandie
Robinson
Lucy Stid
Romont
Robinsons
What Happens to You After Death Sermon Explored
Rev H D C Maclachlan in Richmond outlines in a Sunday sermon the first five minutes after death. He discusses finality of the soul, eternal consequences, and the idea of a revealed life review, recognizing and reuniting with loved ones in the beyond.
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Richmond
H. D. C. Maclachlan
Seventh Street Christian Church
Boys’ Brigade
Jesus
Frances Ridley Havergal
Jesus Christ
Remarkable anecdote frames sermon origin of title
Dr. Maclachlan explains the sermon title by recalling a retired British captain who, mid story, declares he expects to see something more wonderful during the first five minutes after death, a remark that shapes the discourse’s theme.
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Dr. Maclachlan
Freight wreck halts line after tramps killed during ride
Special-North bound freight No. 76 of the Southern Railway wrecked Sunday at the south end of the Chatham yards Danville Virginia. Three cars heavily laden were demolished and a Parkersburg West Virginia youth named Pennington crushed to death while attempting to jump as the cars left the rails. Traffic delayed about eight hours, track torn up fifty feet. Cause attributed to draw head pulled out. Two other white men stealing rides narrowly escaped.
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Southern Railway
Chatham
Danville
Chatham Yards
Pennington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Despondent Woman Attempts Suicide Over Mother's Death
Ella McDonough age 22 of 728 Louisiana Avenue Fulton tried to kill herself with carbolic acid at 3804 Lester Street Fulton after her mother’s death. Ambulance surgeon Hutcher and Drs Barksdale Williams treated her as authorities described her life saved after heroic measures.
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Richmond
Ella McDonough
Louisiana Avenue
Fulton
Annie Roscher
Lester Street
Hutcher
Barksdale
Williams
Wilson May Control the Lone Star State
Indications point to Wilson forces controlling the Texas State convention in Houston tomorrow while Clark supporters push for a strong second choice. State Treasurer Sparks advocates second choice instruction for Clark.
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Wilson
Lone Star State
Houston
Tex
Texas
Clark
Sparks
Mob shoots Black man in Nashville field
In Nashville a mob of white men seized Jake Samuels a Black man accused of assaulting a white laborer and dragged him to a vacant field where more than 106 bullets were fired. Samuels was later arrested and identified. Separately Mrs Walter Ramsey, alone with her two children near Orlinda, reported an assault after fleeing to raise the alarm.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jake” Samuels
Samuels
Walter Ramsey
Orlinda
Records Fall at Celtic Park Meet in New York
Three American records were set at the Celtic Park meet run by the Postoffice Clerks Association. Kiviat clocked 1500 metres in 3 minutes 59.1 seconds, besting the old mark by two fifths. Louis Scott of South Paterson NJ ran 5000 metres in 15 minutes 6.25 seconds, topping the prior record by five seconds. James Bunecan posted a new discus record with a two handed throw total of 252 feet 8 1/2 inches, beating the previous 236 feet 10 inches.
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Celtic Park
New York
United States
Stockholm
Celtice Park
Postoffice Clerks’ Association
Kiviat
Louis Scott
South Paterson
XN. J
James Bunecan
Burglary Shootout Follows Robbery at Fort Bond Night
In Emporia Virginia Special Frank Dills of Company M was shot by a private black burglar as he returned to quarters. The intruder attacked, Dills wrestled the weapon free, was wounded in the left arm, and the robber escaped with about $50. A bloodhound tracked toward the night economy but the burglar’s whereabouts remained unknown.
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Emporia
Frank Dills
Dills
Dille
Deep Run Hunt Steeplechase results and related Virginia steeds
The Deep Run Hunt event on May 11 produced a renewal a week later with Gates and Zatire added starters. Ben Cole won the renewal, Iron Prince placed second with John Aiken Branch aboard, and Zaffre finished fourth. Zaffre pulled up lame near the last jumps. The report notes stable figures like Lucille J and Royal Regent, and mentions Blue Ridge being moved to stock work, with various Virginia and Baltimore connections and lineage detailed. Roosevelt’s national race question and New Jersey delegate primaries loom as Taft and Roosevelt contest the party’s nomination.
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Country Club
E. D. Harris
Gates
D. D. Phillips
Zatire
Lucille J
Wee
Fred. Scott Campbell
Ben Cole
Iron Prince
John Aiken Branch
Nites
Zaffre
Mr. Campbell
Lien Strome
Blue Ridge
Cecilian Chief
Grace Linney
Jay Bird
M. B. Hickson
Lynchburg
Dr. H. B. Marriott
Battleboro
N. C
K. H. Denton
Tarboro
Hickson
Tilia
Freds. Wilkes
Fred S. Wedgewood
Ates
C. K. G. Bilnes
Lady Frances
Imp. Rapallo
Graziosa
Ben Ali
Mr. Branch
Iron Crown
Neither Taft nor Roosevelt Likely to Win First Ballot
Weekly New York Herald forecast says Taft has 484 of 540 delegates needed while Roosevelt holds 424. With 120 delegates still undecided or yet to be chosen, neither will reach a first ballot majority, prompting a scramble for delegates from lesser candidates La Follette Cummins and Texas’s 26 uncertain delegates.
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New York Herald
Taft
Rhoosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Tatt
Debsites
la Follette
Cummins
Iowa
Texas
Claude Allen Fights For Life In Hillsville Court
In Wytheville Virginia the Claude Swanson Allen murder case opened with one witness and a paused defense. Prosecutors alleged the killing of Judge Thornton L. Mugasie as a jury adjourned for a three hour break to allow private witness consultation.
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Wytheville
Claude Swanson Allen
Phornton L. Mugasie
Ope Af
H. H. Lu
Allen
Carroll County
Willliams
Richmond
Asheville
M. C
Williams
Thr Acensies
Harry Wilkerson
Cochran
Hillaville
Friel Allen
Wesley Edwards
Friel
Wesley
Robert Smith
Claude
Sidna Allen
Sidna
Jude
Sidney Towe
Byrden
Marion
Walter Tipton
Hillsville
Floyd Allen
Bolen
Claude Allen
Wysor
Willis
Church
Webb
Dexter Goad
Goad
Staples
Husband Feeds Wife Pork Diet in Custody Case
In Boston a judge heard Mrs. Fred E. Muller recount a diet of pork chops as a key issue in her marriage. She testified the meals were excessive and greasy, and described cruelty at night including knee jabs to force her from the bed. She recalled his nickname for her and said tensions began days after marriage.
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Boston
Fred E. Muller
Charlestown
Grant Finway
Auction Mindset Shocks Hair Collectors at Napoleon Lock Sale
A buyer paid $30 for a lock of Napoleon's hair at a recent auction. A bald man nearby quips that he would pay that price for his own hair if it could be recovered, highlighting humorous demand over relics.
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Napoleon
Taft reassures Cuba policy while signaling limits
Washington reports President Taft replying to Cuban concerns amid interferences. He says the United States aims to protect American life and property and will render moral support if necessary, while insisting measures are preventive and not an intervention. The policy emphasizes safeguarding foreigners and avoiding European entanglements.
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Washington, D. C
Unie
Taft
Key West
Guamecca Neva
Taft Churty
United States
Cuba
U S Considers Cuba Intervention After Negro Uprising
President Taft assures Gomez of no immediate U S intervention while sending warships as a precaution. Cuban forces, led by Estenez and Ivonet, battle rebels as 5,000 troops pursue a decisive clash. Rebels proclaim a republic led by Estenoz, with a blue and white striped flag. Government forces report several skirmishes and reinforcements as Cuba’s provinces face rising attacks and logistical disruptions.
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Washington, D. C
Coveran Milner Shucrene
Cuba
Taft
Gomex
Jersey
Washington
State Department
Havana
Gomez
Cuban Republic
United States
Republic of the North
Oriente
Monteagudo
Estenez
Ivonez
Santiago
Holguin
Sao Arriba
Republic
San
Estenoz
Republic of
Tvonez
Army of Vindication
Ivonet
Percy
Tignabos
Guantanamo
Machado
Parrah
Cuba Copper Company
Lanazo
Baracoa
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Joseph W. Robinson
Bullet
H. D.C. Maclachlan
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Tennessee
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John Coffey
Royal Regent
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Redmore
Kel Wilkes
Virginia
David F. Colemman
Cathole Divine
Lord Chesterfield
Gary
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Daingerfield
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Niente
Cherry Wild
Mystic Licht
Ardington
Vesta
White Garters
Catesby
Robert Neville
Welbourne
Thomas F. Ryan
Oak Ridge Stud
Eon
Eolus
Cerise
Morello
Imp. Moccasin
Ellersife Stud
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