Hitchcock and Taft plan the committees for campaign
Hot Springs July 9 with Frank Hitchcock arriving as Republican National Committee chairman, Taft and Hitchcock map the executive and advisory committees and outline a phased staffing and travel plan. Cromwell Burton Hemenway and McKinley figures weigh in as Taft signals a formal acceptance letter in coming days.
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Tawney May Be Chairman of Congressional Committee
Utica July 9 reports Speaker Cannon and congressmen met with James S Sherman who has not decided about keeping the Congressional Committee chair. It is said Sherman hopes to be relieved. Cannon added that if a new chairman is chosen the post would be offered to James A Tawney of Minnesota, current vice chairman.
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Taft Plans Meyer for Secretary of State, Report Says
Paris dispatches say William H Taft told friends he would name George Von L Meyer as Secretary of State if elected. Meyer's reply in Hot Springs Virginia calls the Paris report absolutely fabrications as he travels with Judge Taft.
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La Follette Will Not Bolt Republican Ticket
Milwaukee July 9 Senator La Follette of Wisconsin will not bolt the Republican ticket. Henry F. Cochems said La Follette supports Bryan but will not oppose Taft. The drive to persuade Taft’s camp aims to keep La Follette from a Bryan slump.
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Policeman Sought After Missing From Brookly n Home
Police seek Daniel E. Kelly who has been missing since July 3 from 127 Somers Street. Anna, 18, daughter of Mary Retzer of 1380 De Kalb Avenue, also missing since July 3 after allegedly leaving with Kelly. Kelly recently inherited 5000 from an uncle and drew 500 from the Surrogate's office.
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Publicity Talk by Sheldon on Campaign Fund Disclosure
George R. Sheldon, newly elected Republican National Committee treasurer, urged publishing all campaign contributors and their amounts under New York law. He said funds for national campaigns are often exaggerated and supported the idea of transparency to counter misleading figures. Sheldon noted costs of a national campaign and anticipated travel to Hot Springs with leaders.
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Watson Attacks Wealth in Populist Nomination Speech
Thomas E. Watson accepts Populist nomination for President in Atlanta. He attacks J. P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller, compares Wall Street riches to ancient tyrants, and calls for executive power to restore balance among branches. He cites Hastings and the Sugar Trust as examples of plunder.
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Bonfire Ignites Forest Blaze Near Sag Harbor
A forest fire near Noyac four miles from Sag Harbor fueled by sparks from a bonfire started by a young woman burning rubbish. The flames spread to pine needles and have been burning since yesterday morning.
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