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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1908

Page

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Bryan Chooses Mack to Lead Democratic Committee

William Jennings Bryan arrived in Chicago to appoint officers of the Democratic National Committee for his third White House bid. He backed Mack for Chair, while factions led to a negotiated harmony with Murphy and Conners. Mack pledged a nationwide, organized campaign with headquarters in Chicago and New York, and a new publicity committee under Henry Watterson was formed.

New York Times Chicago William Jennings Bryan Democratic National Committee White House Auditorium Annex National Committee Sean Seerian E. Mack Buffalo L. P. Hall Nebraska C. N. Haskell Oklahoma John I Martin Missouri Urey Woodson Swentucky Bryan Mack M. J. Wade Iowa T. E. Ryan Wisconsin James E. Campbell Ohio Kentucky Charles F. Murphy Tammany W. J. Conners New York State Democratic Committee Conners Erie County Murphy New York Hall Gov. Haskell Bryen John J. Martin Norman FE. Mack Murphy and Conners New York State New York City Henry Watterson Louisville Col. Watterson Watterson Norman E.mack Burlington Union Station Norman E. Mick Roger C. Sullivan Ilinois J. W. Tomlinson Alabama John IL. Martin Benny * Mitchell Tors Charles W. Bryan Jennings Florida Robert F. Rose Mr. Bryan

Saratoga weekend trips include all expenses at 25 hotels

Leave New York Friday noon for a two night stay and return Monday. Packages cover all expenses with choice of twenty five hotels. See agents New York Central or Delaware & Hudson RR. R. Telephone 5010 Madison or 6688-18th St. Adv.

Saratoga New York New York Central Delaware & Hudson RR. R Madison 18Th St

Riot and arrest at Brighton Beach race track shocks crowds

A single arrest for violating the anti-betting law at the Brighton Beach track sparked a near riot as Charles Beihan aka Sig Rosenfeld resisted capture. Deputies from Kings County and local police fought to detain him while crowds surged, Beihan allegedly aided by a program with bet records before being removed from the grounds.

Brighton Beach Brighton Coney Island Charles Beihan Sig Rosenfeld Sheriff Hobley Kings County Beihan New York Charles D. Kendall Kendall Thomas Biggert

Rockefelleresque Land Purchases Expand Greenwich Estate

William G. Rockefeller has bought two adjoining parcels near his 400 acre Greenwich estate. One parcel came from the Husted estate ending woodland and a stream. the other from Oliver D. Mead adds 42 acres east of Zoceheus Mead's Lane. The expanded grounds include a deer park, kennels, a trotting park, and scenic views of Long Island Sound. Percy Rockefeller has built a marble residence on his brother’s land with adjoining property allocated from William G. Rockefeller.

New York Times Greenwich Conn William G. Rockefeller Husted Oliver D. Mead Greenwich National Bank Zoceheus Mead George Lauder, Jr Andrew Carnegie Rockefeller Long Island Sound Rockefeller Kennels Joe Lewis Percy Rockefeller William Rockefeller William G

Southwest Prospering Across Missouri and West

Surveys from Missouri and 11 other states show resumed activity across financial industrial mercantile and agricultural sectors with prospects for the rest of the year rising. Kansas stands out as the only state not reporting improvement and the St Louis district recalls about 17000 workers as manufacturing and commerce regain momentum.

New York Times ST. Louis Republic Missouri Illinois Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Arkansas Louiisiana Texas Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky St.Louis Jwork

Hazing Probe At West Point Intensifies With Board

A Howze board led by West Point Commandant Col Robert Howze continues daily, as officials deny reports of 12 cadets under arrest. eight cadets were sent home and may face dismissal under 1941 law, amid calls for strict enforcement of hazing prohibitions.

West Point Army Robert Lee Howze Summerall Smith Herron Wright Military Academy Congress TIMES Washington United States Howze Board Academy Board of Visitors Secretary of War Annapolis Army School Plebes Corps of Cadets Col. Scott

Bankers Condemn Bryan on Banking Plan

Colorado Springs bankers condemn William J. Bryan's banking ideas in resolutions from their annual session. They oppose his proposal for government guarantees of deposits in national banks calling it the worst form of class legislation.

Colorado Springs Col Colorado Bankers’ Association William J. Bryan

Ady Schedules Rail Service Note On Page Eleven

The New Jersey Central timetable is cited with page reference to Philadelphia hourly service during the two hour window. The notice emphasizes the schedule as satisfying the most demanding timetable needs and mentions Ady.

Philadelphia New Jersey Central

President Upholds Cadets Dismissals for Insubordination

West Point hazing cases prompt President approval of dismissal after eight cadets defied Col. Scott and sought influence from the War Secretary and Congress. Three cadets remain in Washington awaiting fate while others have returned home. The group argues hazing was a necessary evil and hopes reinstatement via congressional action.

New York Times Washington West Point Oliver Wright Col. Scott Academy Congress Senator Dick

Prentice Invites Gross Cup In Williamsown Dinner

Pittsfield Mass July 25 E Parmalee Prentice son in law of John D Rockefeller plans a Williams town dinner for Judge Peter S Grosscup of the United States Court of Appeals joined by Attorney General Bonaparte and ex Judge Henry W Bishop. The guest list ties to the Rockefeller empire and the federal prosecution and reversal that drew Roosevelt ire. Bonaparte may not attend as he is in Lenox.

New York Times Pittsfield Mass E. Parmalee Prentice John D. Rockefeller Williamstown Ile Bonaparte Henry W. Bishop Chicago Peter S. Grosscup United States Court of Appeals Bishop Federal Department of Justice Roosevelt Lenox Prentice Judge Bishop Judge Grosscup New York

Calls Grosscup Names

A series of scurrilous letters to Federal building authorities denouncing Judge Peter 5 Grosscup have been halted in the mails. A Post Office investigation into authorship has begun, with Inspector Stuart and others leading the probe as Grosscup is in New York.

New York Times Chicago Peter 5 Grosscup Post Office United States Court of Appeals K. M. Landis Standard Oil Company of Indiana New York Stuart

Eddy Stops Daily Rides Quietly Cites Higher Duties

In Boston on July 25 Mary Baker G Eddy announces she will stop her daily carriage rides near her home. A letter exchange with Christian Science student Ella FE Williams reveals Eddy will now ride only when home demands are not imperative and she urges attention to spiritual rather than material life.

New York Times Boston Mary Baker G. Eddy Ella FE. Williams Chestnut Hill Brookline Ella E. Williams

Policeman Shot Dead in Jersey City

Patrolman John Lane was mortally wounded by Gustav Larsen, a basement janitor at 204 Ninth Street, who fired as Lane entered to arrest him. Larsen fled but was captured amid a street confrontation. Lane, 34, leaves a wife and one child with uncertain prognosis.

John Lane Jersey City Gustav Larsen Ninth Street Larsen Seventh Street Lane Frank Hague Grove Street Hague James Kiernan Edward Darcy

Latest Shipping News From London to Sandy Hook Fleet

Wireless telegraph reports the steamer Minneapolis 670 miles east of Sandy Hook at 8 PM last night. She is due at her pier about 5 PM Monday, incoming from London with the latest shipping news.

Wireless Minneapolis London Sipreen Wireless Sandy Hook

Pictorial and Sectional Contents of Today's Issue

The issue outlines the newspaper's sections including Pictorial News Special Cable News Sporting Magazine Resort and Society and a Presidential Campaign Map feature for reader orientation.

Protos Expected in Paris Today From German Crew

Report from Berlin notes a German crew called Protos arriving in Paris today while another item says Thomas’s pursuit fails. An American car crossed the Russian frontier a day later than earlier Berlin reports.

POSITION OF THE NEW YORK TO PARIS RACERS

A historical racing update shows the 165th day of the New York to Paris race with positions and distances. notes from various legs include Vladivostok to Harbin and Tomsk to Moscow routes, listing miles covered and times reported. The table references numerous cities such as Protos, Ax, la Chapelle, Eydtkuhren, Simulated distances, and total mileage toward Paris.

New York Paris N. Y. Paris Protos la Chapelle Thomas Eydtkuhren Zust Tomsk Vladivostok Hhrt Harbin Ta Oufa Tzitzikar Viatka Gol Te Chita Kasan Yverkhnievu Nijni Ter Dinsk Gorod Missovala- Oe Moscow Irkutsk Vishni Kansk Otschok Ee Paige Kovno Kainsk Serlin Omsk Paria

Protos Car Passes Aix-la-Chapelle In World Race

News from Paris reports the Protos car in the New York to Paris race has passed Aix-la-Chapelle and is expected to reach Paris tomorrow. The first car to arrive in the around the world contest draws great interest in Paris.

NEW York Times Paris Protos New York Aix-la- Chapelle

American car at Russian frontiers halts near Berlin chase to Paris

The American Thomas car did not cross into Russia until six p.m. as Berlin fears Koeppen may reach Paris first. Koeppen races toward Liege after a stop at Cologne with a 450 mile burst in twenty four hours. Enthusiastic crowds greet Koeppen at Cologne and Aix la Chapelle as the chase intensifies toward Paris.

York Times Berlin Thomas Paris Koeppen Eydtkuhnen Zeitung Am Mittag Lieut Aix-la- Chapelle Liege France Belgium Zeitung Mittag Cologne Cologne Automobile Club Opladen

Canoe Swept Over Dam In Lancaster Flood

In Lancaster Pennsylvania today C D Herr of Lancaster and S M Dietz of Mechanicsburg ventured out in a light canoe as Conestoga Creek rose fifteen feet over its banks. The craft was carried over a dam near Ranch's Mills and Herr drowned while Dietz was rescued. Heavy rains and high water have damaged bridges and caused farm losses.

Lancaster Penn

Dewey's Wines Express Shipping Ad

Advertisement for Dewey & Sons Co offering express or freight shipping of wines nationwide from 138 Fulton Street New York encouraging customers not to be without Dewey's wines.

Dewey's Dewey & Sons Co Fulton St New York

Chicago census shows population rise to 1 922 336

The Chicago Board of Education announced the quadrennial school census total of 1 922 336 residents. Four years earlier the count was 1 716 144, indicating an increase of over 50 000 persons per year in the city population.

Chicago Board of Education

Stevenson Enters Illinois Governor Race as Democrat

Adlai E. Stevenson, former Vice President, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Illinois. The Bloomington UK report notes the formal declaration occurred tonight.

Bloomington Adlai FE .Stevenson United States Ilinois

Young Mallory Under Knife In Greenwich Hospital

Robert Mallory, fifteen and 200 pounds, underwent an appendicitis operation at Greenwich General Hospital. Dr Erdman of New York City led the procedure with Greenwich doctors A W Kiem and J A Clarke assisting. He is recovering and expected to be well soon.

News York Times Greenwich Conn Robert Mallory The Mallory Steamship Company Bryam Shore Greenwich General Hospital Erdman New York City A. W. Kiem J. A. Clarke

Arrest at the Waldorf A youth charged with passing a counterfeit check

Fart Mealy twenty three from Cleveland Ohio was arrested in the Waldorf Astoria lobby. He faces a charge of passing a worthless $46 check drawn on the First National Bank of Trenton and signed by Charles A Roebling. Police say eighteen blank checks were found on the prisoner.

George Carlisle Mealy

Bryan Clause in Greer Special

Loganport Indiana July 25 Officials of Western Motor Works ponder a 15000 engine order with a Bryan election clause allowing the buyer to cancel if Bryan is elected. The big East firm is unnamed. Democrats and bar associations react, warning of corporate pressure to defeat Bryan.

Newe York Times Logansport Ind Western Motor Works William Jennings Bryan F. B. Wilkinson Gryan Trades Assembly

Bullinger Sells Riverside Estate to Jacob Langeleth

Edwin W. Bullinger publishes Bullinger's Guide sells a 37 acre Riverside Sound property near the Riverside Yacht Club in Greenwich Connecticut to Jacob Langeleth of 784 Fifth Avenue for 150000. Down payment 14000, balance 185400 due November 2 at deed transfer. Includes residence barn garage and servants quarters. Locals hope the buyer subdivides and develops the land.

Greenwich Conn Edwin W. Bullinger Bullinger Riverside Langeleth

Wiggin Resigns as New Haven Road Bridges Chief

E. W. Wiggin head of the bridges department at New Haven Road resigns without stated reason. The move follows inquiries into the Greenwich White Mountain Express wreck and the resignation was submitted to President Mellen. F. G. Irwin of New Haven city appointed as Wiggin’s successor.

Newey York Times New Haven Conn New Haven Road E. W. Wiggin Department of Bridges Greenwich Mellen Stockbridge Wiggin F. G. Irwin McHenry

Thaw seeks new attorney in bid to appeal Matteawan ruling

Harry K Thaw in Poughkeepsie Jail seeks substitution of his lawyer for the appeal from Special Term decision recommitting him to Matteawan Asylum for Insane Criminals. He asks A Russell Peabody replace Robert Graham of Newburg and faces a fee dispute over 2900 from Graham. Justice Tompkins will decide tomorrow.

Harry K. Thaw Poughkeepsie Supreme Court Morschauser Matteawan Asylum Tompkins White Plains Thaw A. Russell Peabody Robert Graham Newburg Morschaus

Hughes Faces Fight From Party Leaders

President takes a hand as Woodruff is summoned to confer on Hughes's statement. Rumors say Republicans will oppose renomination of Gov. Hughes, aiming to block his ticket before the state convention. Roosevelt's stance may shift the balance, with Wadsworth seen as top gubernatorial contender if the machine backs him.

Hughes Yorhes Weodruff Hendricks Barnes Arene Utica H Hughes Tait New York Roosevelt Republicum Hie Woodrauli Oyster Bay Woodruff James W. Wadsworth Treasury George B. Cortelyou Up State Loreal Republians Edward Lauterbach Dian

President Roosevelt counsels Woodruff on Hughes renomination

In Oyster Bay New York on July 25 President Roosevelt showed strong interest in Governor Hughes's offer to seek renomination for next fall He was to confer with Timothy Woodruff chairman of the Republican State Committee and with George R Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee Roosevelt plans to discuss the Hughes candidacy and policy contributions including a Bryan style program for small donations.

New York Times Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Gov. Hughes Timothy Woodruff Republican Sidte Committee Woodruff Taft New York State George R. Sheldon Bryan

Barnes to Oppose Hughes in New York Gubernatorial Race

William Barnes Jr of Albany plans to oppose Gov. Hughes's renomination in New York. He doubts Hughes could win if renominated and will return home from Nantucket after two weeks. Barnes spoke on the steamer from New Bedford en route to his summer home.

New York Times Oak Bluffs Mass William Barnes, Jr Albany Hughes New York Nantucket Barnes New Bedford Gov. Hughes

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Murphy and Colorado Association Gross Mrs. Eddy Wife Beater Frontier Pennsylvania A. E. Stevenson Young Mallory the Waldorf Bryan Clause Greer Automobile Company Railroad Guide E Disinfecting Co West 45Th Publican State Convention Wadsworth Lauterbach Sheldon
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