Riot and Mob Violence In Indianapolis Over Black Suspect
The city faced a violent night as a mob harassed Black residents after an attack on Mrs. Hallam. Col. Shand deployed a Gatling gun on Fifth Street as deputies, police, and the fire department struggled to contain unrest. Two Black men, George Richardson and Joseph James, were moved to Peoria for safety amid threats of lynching.
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Ria
Jacksonville
R. J. Shand
Third Infantry
Fifth Street
Earl Hallim
Hew
Clergy A. Ballard
Creighton
George Richardson
Harry T. Loper
Fair Grounds
Joseph James
Bloomington
Peoria
Trainer Hart Arrested for Burglary and Larceny
Special to The New York Times. Los Angeles, Aug 14. William H. Hart, trainer of prizefighters, was arrested as a fugitive from justice on charges of burglary in New York and petty larceny in Berkeley. He admitted visiting Berkeley and New York and knowing of the burglaries but pleaded innocence. The Carlton Hotel in Berkeley saw $400 in rings and jewelry stolen four months earlier, and a later report from Mamaroneck, N Y, said $500 worth of jewelry and clothing were taken from Post Road Inn guests. The New York thefts reportedly occurred about two years ago while Hart was a bellboy there.
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New York Times
Los Angeles
Cal
New York
Berkeley
William H. Hart
Justice Hart
al Kaufman
Johnson
Hart
Carlton Hotel
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Post Road Inn
Hart Arrested Over Inn Robbery Extradition Underway
Hart, once a guest at the Post Road Inn in Mamaroneck New York, left December owing a lodging bill after jewels valued at about 150 dollars and cash plus jewelry totaling 500 dollars were stolen from other guests. A California resident woman later saw Hart working as a hotel clerk in Los Angeles and alerted management. Hart was arrested and arrangements are made with Westchester District Attorney for extradition.
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New York
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Post Road Inn
Hart
California
Los Angeles
District Attorney's Office of
Westchester
CAPT OBRIEN ON TRIAL FOR DISCIPLINE FAILURE
Capt Stephen OBrien of West Thirty-seventh Street Station and five patrolmen faced charges before Deputy Commissioner Hanson. The four patrolmen pleaded guilty, claiming they left post for coffee at 456 Eighth Avenue. OBrien argued he was in bed and had only one sergeant. Hanson warned officers to enforce discipline or be dismissed, decision reserved.
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Stephen O'Brien
West Thirty-seventh Street
Hanson
Sergt. Gilhooley
Steinpruck
Eighth Avenue
Frederick Pleaze
John A. McCarthy
Paul McNally
Charles A. Lynch
Frank Warner
Tye
Broker R. E. Eastman Indicted for Grand Larceny
Grand Jury filed an indictment yesterday against broker Robert E. Eastman for grand larceny. He left the city ten days ago and was arrested in Chicago, where he remains under $20,000 bail for extradition. Eastman’s firm suspended operations with a $50,000 shortage. complainant is Mrs. Helena A. Robertson.
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Robert E. Eastman
Chicago
Eastman
Helena A. Robertson
State Conventions Set. Rochester to Host in Sept
The Democratic State Committee voted to hold the state convention in Rochester starting September 15, with Saratoga the only rival. Chairman Conners urged mass county chairmen to focus on a strong, organized campaign and reform voter rolls to remove dead or moved names. He projected a broad victory for Bryan and Kern, while other leaders discussed potential gubernatorial candidates and party officers.
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Democratic State Committee
Victoria
Rochester
Saratoga
Winfield A. Huppuch
Saratoga-Washington
Thomas W. Finucane
Monroe
Friends State
Conners
Edgerton
Sapa
Chanler, Littleton
Coler
W. Caryl Ely
Buffalo
International Traction Company
Ely
Bryan
W. Barry Murphy
Chanler
Orleans County
Thomas P. Heffernan
Chautauqua
State Committee
Political sniping as Independence Party looms
McCarren questioned as a Democrat but accused of seeking a job and favor. Conners retorts he would wear McCarren's livery if allowed. Democratic leaders fear the Independence Party may field a state ticket this fall and yield a poor showing.
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Hughes
McCarren
Conners
Independence Party
Armstrong May Retire From State Politics
Rochester, Aug 14. Senator William W. Armstrong told friends he does not wish to return to the Senate this fall and plans to retire from state politics to focus on his legal practice. Republican leaders near him said the interview misrepresented his views and he remains active in party affairs. He may be considered for State Controller on the state ticket.
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New York Times
Rochester
N. Y
William W. Armstrong
Senate
Armstrong
Sherman Makes Remarkable Recovery Ahead of Vice Presidential Notice
Sherman returns from St Lawrence Island camp with Walton Clark of Philadelphia. He spent days fishing and outdoors, having no visitors. Health described as vigorous. preparations for committee notification visit next Tuesday are complete.
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Utica
James S. Sherman
St. Lawrence
Walton Clark
Philadelphia
Wolf Island
Sherman
Hughes's Vacation Ends at Saranac Inn in New York
Gov. Hughes leaves Saranac Inn after weeks there and heads to Albany with his family. He will stop at Tupper Lake and reach Albany by evening. Next week he plans a tour of county fairs with four or five speeches weekly for three weeks.
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Saranac Inn
N. Y
Hughes
Albany
Tupper Lake
Typographical Union Debates Endorsement of Democratic Platform
At Boston a resolution urging the International Typographical Union to endorse the Democratic platform and candidates sparked a spirited debate at the fifty fourth annual convention. President Lynch urged withdrawal to avoid defeat. The vote led to a neutral political principles declaration and a defeat of severing ties with AFL and CTLC.
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Boston
International Typographical Union
National Democratic
Union
Bryan
Henry West
Birmingham
Ala
Lynch
Berry
Chicago
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Sone
Estey
Paterson
N. J
Samuel Gompers
Independence Party
West
American Federation of Labor
Canadian Trades and Labor Congress
Love Potions Cause Newark Man to Desert Wife
William Moore admitted guilt in Newark Court of Special Sessions amid claims by his wife that she used love potions and fortune tellers to win him back. He left her after obtaining $125 to buy a horse and carriage at a sales stable on Halsey Street and deserted at the rear door. Mrs. Moore, formerly with the Salvation Army, lived at 661 South Eleventh Street Newark. The case was remanded for sentence.
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William Moore
Moore
Salvation Army
South Eleventh Street
Newark
Halsey Street
Death Toll From City Cars Keeps Rising and Falling
A Public Service Commission report shows thirty five deaths and 3578 injuries from New York traction lines last month. Data compare May June and July with counts for car collisions struck by cars boarding and alighting and contact with electricity. Report notes overall accidents steady, but killed and seriously injured down in six to nine months due to overhauled cars.
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New York
Public Service Commission
Travis H. Whitney
Bic
Ces Gerewecens
Gould Perjury Case Plea Entered by Indicted Trio
Mrs. Ben Teal wife of the theatrical manager, Private Detective Harry Mousley, and Miss Julia Fleming pleaded not guilty in Part I of Genoe Sessions to charges of attempted subornation of perjury. They allegedly sought to get Miss Mabel McCauslan to swear a false affidavit against Frank J. Gould.
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Gould
Ben Teal
Harry Mousley
Julia Fleming
Mabel McCauslan
Frank J. Gould
Genoe Sessions
Taft Gets Baltimore Sun Backing in Maryland Hope
Hot Springs Virginia August reports Taft pleased by Baltimore Sun endorsement in Maryland a key electoral prize amid West Virginia factional fights. Taft letter to Missouri Governor candidate Hadley cited as sign of stance on Standard Oil. West Virginia turmoil dampens mood as Scherr Swisher clashes risk splitting Republican vote and boosting Bryan.
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Scherr
E. N. Grant
Swisher
State Committee
Grant
West Virginia
Taft
National Committee
Bryan
Republican National Committee
Vorys
Elkins
Taft Plans North Carolina Effort. Cox Pushes Nomination
North Carolinians urge Taft to speak at Greensboro centennial and back J. E. Cox for Governor to swing state votes. Cox says NC prospects look better for Republicans amid Bryan fatigue and Democratic splits. Taft declines NC trip but plans to boost league clubs in Cincinnati. He praises golf training and keeps riding horse, noting no funds for a new horse.
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Vorys
Mr. Taft
Greensboro
J. E. Cox
Mr. Cox
North Carolina
Bryan
South
Taft
Ohio
John Hays Hammond
League of Republican Clubs
League
Cincinnati
Hammond
Taft Clubs
Tam
Taft Campaign Opens Western Headquarters in Chicago
Western Republican Committee headquarters in the Harvester Building open at noon. Frank H Hitchcock arrived from Hot Springs Va and visited rooms, planning general conferences with branch heads. Hayward to run Chicago setup during Hitchcock absences. he just toured Nebraska counties asserting strong GOP organization. Hitchcock to Utica N Y for James Sherman nomination notice and then to Boston for New England leaders meeting.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Hot Springs
Taft
Harvester
Hitchcock
West
East
Frank O. Lowden
Victor Rosewater
Senator Borah
Charles Nagel
Hayward
Nebraska
Utica
James 8. Sherman
New England
Boston
New York
Woodruff Seeks Cash for Republican Campaign Fund
Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the Republican State Committee, asks businessmen across the state for contributions to fund a vigorous campaign in New York to support Taft and Sherman. The letter urges support via checks to Georges J. Smith, with New York City mailing address, and notes discussions with Barnes Jr. and Hendricks about Oyster Bay talks. Some leaders predict President Roosevelt will not intervene in the state matter.
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Woodruff
Republican State Committee
New York State
Taft
Sherman
Vess
Bryan
Lides
Georges J. Smith
West Thirty-ninth Street
New York City
Timothy L. Woodruff
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Francis Hendricks
Syracuse
Oyster Bay
O.roosevelt
Senator Travis a Candidate for Reelection in Brooklyn
Senator Eugene M. Travis, who backed the Direct Primary Nominations bill, will run again and enjoys near unanimous support from Eleventh Assembly district delegates in Brooklyn. He clashed with State Chairman Woodruff and declined another run for Kings County Executive Member. Alfred E. Vass was elected to replace Travis with Travis's endorsement.
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Eugene M. Travis
Hughes
Brooklyn
Travis
Woodruff
Kings County
Republican Organization
Discts
Alfred E. Va
Wright to see Taft in Hot Springs for weekend talks
Secretary Wright of the War Department leaves Washington for Hot Springs to confer with Mr. Taft on War Department questions and the political situation. It is unclear whether Wright will actively campaign for Taft, with a decision likely after the Taft conference.
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Washington
Wright
War Department
Hot Springs
Taft
Tait
President's Son to Photograph Roosevelt African Hunt
Kermit Roosevelt will serve as official photographer for the presidential party on the African hunting trip. He studies under Frank M. Chapman at the American Museum of Natural History to learn field camera work and bird closeups. Chapman teaches gear choice and silent operation for lifelike shots of birds and big game amid jungle terrains.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Frank M. Chapman
Kermit
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
American Museum of Natural History
Mr. Chapman
Chapman
Department of Ornithology
Museum of Natural History
Florida
Pete
Democrats Form Clubs Across Precincts For Bryan Campaign
The Democratic National Committee issued a call to organize Democratic clubs in every voting precinct to support William Jennings Bryan in the presidential race. Chairman Mack and John W. Tomlinson signed the appeal urging citizens who oppose large campaign money influence to form clubs and promote disclosure of contributions. Ex National Chairman Thomas Taggart hailed improving conditions in Indiana and Ohio for the party, while Chairman Mack delayed eastern headquarters until early next month. John H. Atwood announced nearly thirty volunteer speakers, with expenses paid by themselves, are being deployed nationwide.
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Chicago
United States
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Mack
John W. Tomlinson
Committee On
Call For Club
Thomas Taggart
Democratic
Ohio
Indiana
Taggart
New York
John H. Atwood
Mr. Atwood
Thirty Cent League formed in Hartford County
Democrats of Bickford County formed the Thirty Cent League to canvass farmers and laborers for thirty cent subscriptions to the Democratic campaign fund. The aim is to extend to other counties and the state, collecting thousands while avoiding burdening individuals. Within two hours over $20 was raised and sent to the Democratic National Committee.
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New York Times
Hartford City
Ind
Bickford County
Thirty-Cent League
Democratic National Committee
Labor Men Back Gompers In AFL Leadership
Jamestown Labor Council unanimously adopted resolutions expressing confidence in Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. The action was taken at a council meeting held in Jamestown New York on August 14. Samuel Gompers has led the AFL in its efforts to organize workers and advance labor rights.
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Jamestown
WN. Y
Jamestown Labor Council
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Watterson Praises Democrats in The Political Outlook
Special to The New Fort Times from Louisville reports Henry Watterson writing from Manhattan Club, New York, praising Western and Southern Democrats for their national patriotism. He denounces New York media for misreporting or blacklisting 7,000,000 voters and contrasts Taft with Roosevelt and Bryan while noting current New York political intrigues and lineups.
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New Fort Times
Louisville
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Manhattan Club
New York
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Flighes
God
Root
Choate
Parsons
Hearst
Murphy
Garfield
Sherman
Wall Street
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
Bryan's Speaking Plans Await Campaign Call
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 14 Mr Bryen declined to confirm a NY speech schedule but suggested a decision after the Campaign Committee reviews the New York situation He indicated possible September talks in Ohio with location and topics to be decided His Des Moines address may reach seven thousand words as he works on remarks amid heavy correspondence Plans echo church fundraising methods with Democratic women and auxiliary groups in the West मी
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New York Times
Lincoln
Neb
Bryen
Conners
New York
New York State
Ohio
Des Moines
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County of Kings
Brooklyn Statesman
Murphy-Conners
Baltimore Sun
Maryland
Denver
Hadley
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Hanley
Standard Oil
Dickey
W. H. Taft
Baltimore
Scott
Beavers
West Virginia Row
F. M. Chapman
American Museum
Ing Young Roosevelt
Gompers
Watterson
Crown Perfemery Co
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California Fig Syrup. CO
Uagart
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Londonderry
Dealera
Ovni Art ‘Railroad
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Union Pacific
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