Taft Wins in Fourth Oklahoma District Convention
In Oklahoma City on January 23, Taft secured an overwhelming victory at the Coalgate Fourth District Convention, 118 to 32, over Roosevelt. James A. Harris was endorsed for National Committee man. Perry faced a riotous reaction as Perry forces staged a balloon display and dynamite entertainment, amid intense calls to back Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
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J. A. Ramsey
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Sam Downing
Ed Perry
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Kansan Delivers A Friendly Visit To Roosevelt
James Yurann of Blue Rapids Kansas traveled to The Outlook to congratulate Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. He declared he is not a candidate and will not seek the nomination, prompting a stunned hush as Roosevelt’s reply unfolded amid the busy press room.
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Blue Rapids
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Outlook
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Theodore Roosevelt
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East Twenty-third Street
Kansas
Col. Roosevelt
Cuba waits Knoxs answer delay in gazetting decree
Cuba's delay in gazetting a decree to restore the civil service law has sparked anxiety over whether Washington approves. Secretary Sanguilly and Minister Beaupré are silent as President Gomez postpones the gazetting, while the Supreme Court ruling on the Pro Veterans act is awaited. The Conservative Party adjourned without a presidential ticket, and Gen Estenez warns Beaupré of threats to the Washington delegation plan. The British envoy demands removal of a judge linked to an assassination attempt on United Fruit Co manager.
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United Fruit Company
Democratic Senators confront Dix over big appointments
Albany January 23. Ten Democratic Senators warned Governor Dix that no more confirmations for key public offices will be approved this year unless they are consulted. They oppose Fitzpatrick for Public Service Commissioner, McCooey for New York City Commission, and several physicians for Port Health Officer, asserting Senate confirmation is by law not bosses.
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Buffalo
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Ex Governor Black to retire from public life
Albany January 23 ex Gov Frank S Black reportedly withdraws from professional and political activity. He split time between his Troy home and Freedom New Hampshire farm and remains noted for a long political career including a 1896 run for governor and opposition to Theodore Roosevelt.
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Interborough Bids New Subway Plan Amid Legal Hurdles
The Interborough plans a comprehensive subway proposal to New York City officials led by Mayor Gaynor. The bid aligns with the McAneny report and seeks a preferential 8.76 percent payment, new four and two track lines, and a lease that extends existing franchises for 49 years while transferring ownership of upgraded lines to the city at end. Legal questions loom over constitutional issues and potential court review.
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Dr Cook Bees Sting Audiences at Hopkinsville Lecture
Dr Frederick A Cook Arctic explorer, lecturing in Union Tabernacle Hopkinsville Kentucky, is stung by bees attracted by the extreme cold and the building heat. Patrons including banker H L McPherson suffer stings on neck and back, Col Will A Wilgus endures ear pain, and W Herman Southall sees an eye nearly closed. Cook, acting with an imaginary hunting knife, is stung on the hand during his tale and departs to finish from the opposite side of the stage.
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Hopkinsville
Frederick A. Cook
Union Tabernacle
H. L. McPherson
Col
Will A. Wilgus
W. Herman Southall
Dr. Cook
Seaboard Am Line Greatest Winter Resort Route
Seaboard Am Line advertises best service via the shortest route to Pinehurst Florida resorts in inquiry 1184 at Broadway. Ve-
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Ears & Florida Resorts
Dewey's Claret Punch for Weddings and Teens
Dewey's Claret Punch prepared by Ooo & Sons Co at 138 Fulton St N for wedding receptions and teen gatherings. Ready to serve.
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Fulton St
First Picture. How Famous Artists Found Their Path
In an upcoming Times feature, renowned artists recount how they began their careers and describe the first painting that propelled them to success, sharing moments of inspiration and turning points from early works to recognition.
Warships Ready as France Tensions Rise in Med
War risks rise as Lloyds insures Franco Italian tensions while Toulon ships conduct maneuvers off Nice and Hyères. Paris signals possible recall of the ambassador if Italy blocks surrender of Turks from the Manouba, with Tittoni denying interviews.
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French Diplomatic Talks Press for Turk Release in Rome
In Rome on January 23 the French Chargé d Affaires M Legrand held a full briefing with Italian Foreign Minister Marquis di San Giuliano. The minister will reply tomorrow after consulting the Premier. The scene signals a possible quick settlement of differences as both sides show willingness and amicable conduct through Bar rére’s forthcoming arrival.
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M. Barrére
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France
Italian warship halts Austrian steamer in Red Sea
A Italian warship stopped the Austrian Lloyd steamer Bregen z in the Red Sea yesterday morning. The Bregen z was traveling from Bombay to Trieste when the incident occurred.
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Bombay
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Wives Explain Dear Living in Cincinnati Report
Cincinnati January report by the Cincinnati Housewives Cooperative League led by Mrs. W Ellins blames high living costs on trusts speculation and husbands. It urges household accounting and notes a butter boycott begun by members while six US Bureau of Labor agents conduct a covert inquiry.
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Dr Peters turns grocer to aid poor
The Rev Madison C Peters plans a Saturday 10 am grocery in a room at 440 East 123d Street to aid the poor by cutting middlemen and costs. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 to 12, with aims to expand to more stores if successful and push direct farmer sales in New York.
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Mardi Gras Round Trip From New Orleans by Southern Railway
Round trip fare to New Orleans offers 3 daily trains with through car service. Tickets go on sale February 13 to 18. New York Office at 264 Fifth Avenue, near 20th Street.
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New Orleans
Southern Railway
N.Y
Fifth Ave
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20Th Sted
Heir Faces $250,000 Charity Dilemma in Chicago
Charles A. Purcell, malt dealer of River Forest, inherits 250000 from his sister in law Mary B Purcell to spend on charity. He questions whether it is fortune or misfortune and admits the task is the biggest, most hesitant duty of his life as he weighs how to distribute the funds to help the poor.
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Chicago
Ill
Charles A. Purcell
River Forest
Mary B. Purcell
Pacific Ocean as Strategic Centre of Mankind
London readers heard F. W. Miller Maguire argue that Japan poses a daily threat to the United States and Britain. He warned that Japan would remain Britain's ally only while it benefits an alliance, and that British Pacific territories are far from safe.
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Pacific Ocean
F. W. Miller Maguire
Royal Colonial Institute
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Great Britain
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England
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Will Burn 300 Pianos At Atlantic City Convention
Three hundred old square grand pianos will be burned at the National Piano Dealers Association convention in Atlantic City in May. Pianos will be shipped from across the country, piled fifty feet high near the meadows, and destroyed by fire as the event’s torching spectacle. Mayor Harry Bacharach granted permission for the conflagration.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Piano Dealers’ Association
Harry Bacharach
Tulane Tank Rush Leaves Students Injured In Riot
In New Orleans on January 23 a Tulane University tank rush turned into a free for all. About eighty students participated as second year men accused freshmen of defacing class numbers on the water tank. Three badly hurt and one feared dying. four others suffer sprains and bruises. Among the injured are freshman Lewis Forestenberger with possible fatal brain concussion, freshman Charles Rahman with internal injuries and a sprained knee, and Solis Seiferth, son of the city editor of The New Orleans Picayune, with a broken shoulder. Faculty threatened police and arrests to end the riot.
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Tulane University
Lewis Forestenberger
Touro Infirmary
Charles Rahman
Solis Seiferth
Pica- Biri
Rockefeller Apple Trees Save Orchard at Pocantico Hills
John D Rockefeller employs tree doctors at Pocantico Hills to save his failing orchard. The San José scale damaged his trees for three years, prompting immediate treatment with bark work to remove the scale. Rockefeller, a noted tree lover, ships surplus apples to local hospitals and transplanting is frequent.
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New York
Tammany Host Packs Baltimore Hotels Ahead of Convention
Thomas L. Smith of Tammany Hall reported no Baltimore rooms left for the 2,000 delegation as officials plan orderly rooming. Hotel Bureau chair Harry Busick said hotels will not overprice or crowd visitors, aiming to avoid speculators while preparing for 40 percent of delegates.
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Thomas L. Smith
Tammany Hall
Emerson Hotel
Murphy
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Tammany
Harry Busick
Hotel Bureau
Cornell Student Shot in Accidental Rifle Discharge
F E Burton a Cornell senior and cadet corps lieutenant was wounded in the leg by an accidental rifle discharge. Freshman Leo Blog from Brooklyn held the cocked weapon as a passer-by may have triggered the shot. Burton was taken to the infirmary and the wound described as not dangerous.
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New York Times
Ithaca
N. Y
F. E. Burton
Cornell University
Leo Blog
Brooklyn
Burton
Sun's Agreements Broken Amid Abdication Turmoil
A royal crisis unfolds as the throne's abdication nears. An unnamed figure reportedly renegotiates terms and imposes new demands, signaling a dramatic shift in the succession dispute and muddying the ceremonial transition.
Dissension at Qing Republic Deepens Over Yuan Sun Rift
Special Cable reports Wu Ting-Fang and Yuan Shi-Kai clashing with Sun Yat-Sen as disagreements over abdication and new powers threaten a swift settlement. Telegrams among factions reveal distrust, ambitions, and fears of renewed hostilities as Manchus and republicans falter toward a fragile peace. Thomas F. Millard filed from Shanghai.
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Yuan Shi-Kai
Nanking
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Wu Ting-Fang
Yuang Shi-Kai
Sun Yat- Sen
Sun Yat-Sen
Peking
Thomas F. Millard
Yuan Shi Kai Pushes Peace While Suspects Assassination Plot
Premier Yuan Shi Kai secretly visits the imperial palace and urges Manchu leaders to resume hostilities while awaiting revolutionaries, with 12 000 Manchu troops and 4 000 Chinese troops moving toward the capital. He says he seeks peace and a proper election, willing to resign for a capable successor to govern China.
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