Hearst Returns Home Denying Run for Independence Ticket
Hearst arrives in New York aboard the Lucania en route to Chicago for the Independence Party convention. He repeats that he will not head the party or accept a nomination while signaling possible aid to the cause and noting no endorsement of Republican or Democratic candidates. He plans a speech on the train and departs with Mrs Hearst and aides for the convention aboard a special West Shore train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Independence Party
Chicago
Eurcep
Licania
Hearst
Earst
Mr. Hearst
Anita Tovey
George Wilson
Lucania
Hudson
Atlantic
Germany
Bryan
Arthur Brisbane
Clarence J.shearn
New York
Weehawken
West Shore
Hearst Temporary Chairman Chosen for National Convention
Independence Party National Committee ratified temporary organization for the convention in Orchestra Hall. Temporary Chairman William R. Hearst of New York, secretary W. A. De Ford, and sergeant at arms Frank Brust were named. About 900 delegates expected. no territories or alternates. Several candidates discussed for president led by Hearst not seeking the nomination. Candidates include Thomas L. Hisgen John Temple Graves and M. W. Howard with Hearst backing Hisgen for head of ticket. Hearst to arrive on the Twentieth Century Limited. caucuses and committee announcements set for opening night. Platform likely by Tuesday noon with credentials committee not delaying. State delegations setup in Alabama Arkansas Connecticut Indiana Kansas Mississippi Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York New Jersey Oklahoma Rhode Island Texas Vermont.
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William R. Hearst
New York
W.A. DE Ford
Frank Brust
Illinois
Orchestra Hall
Union
Hearst
District of Columbia
Thomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
John Temple Graves
Georgia
M. W. Howard
Alabama
Hisgen
Graves
Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Yearst
Arkansas
Connecticut
Indiana
Kansas
Mississippi
Maine
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Exes
Vermont
Actors Own Accounting Bureau Shames Broadway Managers
Two unemployed actors start a portable “accounting bureau” on Broadway to log daily manager tells to job hunters. The simple desk records who is told what, exposing bluffing and helping others choose auditions. They say they’d quit for a 30 week contract.
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Broadway
Frohr~aan
Belasco
Indiana
Cunningham
Atlantic City
New Railroad Combine Forms In Western Canada
A Winnipeg dispatch says allied interests control the Bellingham Bay & British Columbia Railroad with Canadian Pacific. Running rights to Seattle and other Washington cities were secured as retaliation for Canadian Pacific incursions by James J. Hill. Union Pacific reportedly sought a holding company for the Bellingham line, while Omaha officials deny any joint action enabling Harriman lines into Vancouver and Canadian Pacific into Seattle and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Washington
Winnipeg
Bellingham Bay, & British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
Seattle
James J. Hill
Bellingham Bay
British Columbia
Union Pacific
Omaha
Neb
Jec‘et
Bellingham Bay & British Columbia
Harriman Lines
Vancouver
Portland
United Shoe Stores Incorporation Filed to Foster Trade
The United Shoe Stores, a Buffalo based membership corporation, filed articles of incorporation to operate nationwide in the United States and Canada. Directors include Alvin H. Millard of Troy Otto K. Dorn of Cleveland Landon A. Dudley of Battle Creek Mich Abraham R. Marcus of Pittstown Penn and Fred A. Merigold of Troy.
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Albany
United Shoe Stores
Buffalo
United States
Canada
Alvin H. Millard
Troy
Otto K. Dorn
Cleveland
Landon A. Dudley
Battle Creek
Micn
Abraham R. Marcus
Pittstown
Penn
Fred A. Merigold
Standard Oil global reach spans Asia and beyond
C M Keys writes in The World’s Work that Standard Oil markets oil from sea to mountain, reaching India, Persia, Arabia, China, and across the globe. The piece notes stations from Karachi to Bushire, with lamps sold in China amid a boycott and cultural barriers, illustrating a vast international network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Keys
Standard Oil
India
Hyderabad
Himalayas
Standard Oil Company of New York
Dayulung
Mount Everest
Britain
Tibet
Ganges
Indus
Godavari
Kirachi
Baluchistan
Valley of the Indus
Persia
Great Corporation
Bushire
Persian Gulf
Ghiraz
Ispahan
Muscat
Arabia
Oman
Elphasa
Zagdad
Celebes Islands
Sumatra
Java
Borneo
Pazaars
Beirut
Lucknow
Calcutta
Madras
China
Empire
Mystery death of Hazel Drew linked to a Pullman conductor
In Troy on July 25 District Attorney O'Brien questioned Samuel Leroy a Pullman car conductor regarding Hazel Drew's death. Leroy and his wife were examined separately. Leroy denied any connection to Drew. DA planned further questioning of Hazel's uncle William Taylor and a liveryman testified to transporting Hazel to Taylor's home.
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New York Times
Troy
Samuel Leroy
Hazel I. Drew
O’brien
Kaye
Leroy
Albany
New York
Averill Park
Grove
Teal Pond
William Taylor
Teal’s Pond
John Abel
Hazel
Taylor
Van Rensselaer Paroled After Bellevue Mental Review
John A. Van Rensselaer of 164 Waver ley Place was paroled after mental examination at Bellevue Hospital and arraigned at the Tombs Court. Dr. Gregory found him neurotic but not insane. counsel suggested country care. magistrate will hear whether the mother presses the charge.
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John A. van Rensselaer
Waverley Place
John King van Rensselaer
Bellevue Hospital
Tombs Court
Wilbur
Gregory
Bellevue
Corrigan
van Rensselaer
Lawrence Lee
A. Russel Peabody
Mr. van Rensselaer
Peabody
Shadow Lawn to Become Brook Lawn Country Club at Lakewood
Shadow Lawn mansion in Norwood Park New Jersey, owned by John A McCall’s estate, is being converted into Brook Lawn Country Club. Plans include a year round facility with golf, tennis, swimming, a library, dining rooms, 60-plus rooms, and 200 summer cottages for members and families. The club issues 1000 bonds of 1000 each secured by a mortgage, with 5 percent interest and 100 annual dues, targeting New York and Philadelphia area business people as members. Houses will be built for summer occupancy and annual dues for associates set at a lower rate, with bondholders receiving priority. Eager NYC financiers and prominent figures have begun joining, with two hundred already pledged.
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Norwood Park
New Jersey
Shadow Lawn
John.a. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Times
McCall
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
Metropolitan Life
Brook Lawn Country Club
Europe
New York
Philadelphia
Lakewood
Long Branch
Jersey
Myron H. Oppenheim
P. Sanford Ross
Harry Content
J. D. Bedle
E. C. Harding
Thomas F. Eckert
Seth M. Milliken
M.H. McCartie
E. F. C. Young
Isidor Straus
Rooster arrest in West FiftyThird Street saloon case
Magistrate Breen in West Side Court entertains a case against Eugene Blumenstein for maintaining a nuisance after police seize a rooster and four chickens atop his saloon. The arrest spawns a Sanitary Code charge with Blumenstein held on $100 bail for Special Sessions. The judge jokes about turning the birds to inmates if alive.
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Breen
West Side
Eugene Blumenstein
West Fifty-third Street
Harrngan
West Forty-seventh Street
Bingham
Blumenstein
West Fiftythird Street
Harrigan T
West Fortrseventh Street
Harrigan
Catholic University to Drop Engineering and Law Programs
The Catholic University of America plans to abandon mechanical electrical and civil engineering and abolish its law department due to lack of funds. The affected departments will cease at the start of the Fall term in November unless a wealthy benefactor provides an endowment. Funds will be redirected to strengthen divinity and philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Catholic University of America
Thomas E. Waggaman
Carriage Manufacturer Renwick Assigns to Washington H. Irwin
James W. Renwick cargoes carriage business at 223 and 225 West Forty-sixth Street assigns to Washington H. Irwin. Founded 18 percent by Renwick in 1906 with $25,000 stock. he is president, Lincoln Tyler secretary. Auto competition crushed the trade. assets likely cover about half the $30,000 direct liabilities, with $12,000 in contingent liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Renwick
West Forty-sixth Street
Washington H. Irwin
Lincoln Tyler
Hopping
Augustine &Hopping
Renwick
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National Committee
NEW Railroad Combine
U. P
BIG Shoe Store Combine
New Corporation
America
World
Yang-tse-kiang
Cheng King
Mr. Keys
Fez
Sahara
New Zealand
Greenland
Hackett
Carhart
Thirteenth Street
Women’s Department
Drew
Pullman
John A.mccall
Stern Brothers
Misses’ & Girls
West Twenty-third Street
Law
University
James W Renwick
Boliennes
Proadway Ligth Steel
Alcott & Weekes
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