Taft Declares a Bold Advance on Roosevelt Lines
The speech argues for continuing Roosevelts progress in waterway and forest protection, taxes on corporate contributions, and expansion of navy and Panama Canal work. It defends Republican leadership, condemns Democratic aims, and urges support based on efficiency, economy, and foreign policy successes.
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Panama Canal
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Central America
Cuba
Bryan May Answer the Taft Speech in Lincoln Visit
W J Bryan returned to Lincoln Nebraska on July 28 amid a quiet welcome and said he had no campaign announcement yet but may speak Wednesday. He declined to comment on Taft's acceptance speech and noted a campaign issue statement about bank deposit guarantees and other topics may follow. A Lincoln Post Office mailing envelope shows a penalty clause for private use and includes a cartoon of a man at a kicking device referencing political messaging and social reform debates.
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New York Times
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Lincoln Post Office
Railroad challenges ICC over hours of service ruling
United States Marshal Alcott served a complaint in Trenton New Jersey challenging an Interstate Commerce Commission order that required railroads to report employee work hours. The Erie Railroad Company contends the requirement violates the fourth and fifth amendments and seeks a constitutional ruling on the act limiting hours of service of employees. The bill notes a $500 penalty and seeks court guidance on enforcing methods and constitutionality.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
United States
Thomas J. Alcott
Erie Railroad Company
Inter-State Commerce Commission
United States Circuit Court
Death of infant in Paterson linked to Christian Science treatment
The Christian Science Publication Committee reports the death of Frank Black's eleven month old son in Paterson New Jersey after Christian Science care. Dr Van Dyke says he was not the treating physician and that no prescription was filled. Bergen County Medical Society plans to present the case to the September Grand Jury.
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New York Times
Hackensack
N. J
Christian Science Publication Committee
New Jersey
Frank Black
Broad Avenue
Patf Sfides
Florence W. Bull
van Dyke
Outcry Against Hughes by New York Firemen
Medina N Y July 28 firemen from Orleans Niagara Erie Livingston Wyoming Alleghany Wayne Steuben Genesee and Monroe counties meet at Albion and adopt resolutions condemning Gov Hughes veto of the Smith Foley Insurance bill in unanimous action.
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New York Times
Medina
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New York
Orleans
Niagara
Erie
Livingston
Wyoming
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Wayne
Steuben
Genesee
Monroe
Albion
Gov. Hughes
Smith-Foley Insurance
Extend Staten Island Line to Port Richmond Trolley Route
Public Service Commission hearings and mem bers from Staten Island traction firms plan extending Castleton Avenue and Brighton Heights lines to connect with the main trolley line to Port Richmond. Initial service will run Castleton Avenue cars to Port Richmond Square, with a rehearing sought on two cars at St George for boat connections. Eleventh Avenue track removal case also eyed for extra flagmen along New York Central tracks.
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Sept
Eleventh Ave
Eleventh Avenue
New York Central
Eustis
The
Central
Roe Named State Director of Insurance in New Law
Chancellor Isaac Roe was renamed State Director of Insurance for Prudential Insurance Company under a new law requiring a single director on insurance boards. His term extends to August 7, but the appointment was renewed now because he will be on vacation when the term ends.
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Trenton
N. J
Isaac Roe
Prudential “Insurance Company
Roe
Detective Cefarro Arrested After Confrontation at Bowery Hall
New Jersey State Detective John Cefarro, five feet one, was jailed after a Bowery concert hall episode in which he claimed official status and drew a revolver. He was charged with carrying a weapon and impersonating an officer following a quarrel over payment.
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New Jersey
John Cefarro
Corey Island
Cefarro
Saddle River
Bowery
Murphy
Arrest No Bar to Wedding in Cripple Creek
In Cripple Creek Colorado a marriage occurred at the county jail between Prof. fans Albert a musician formerly of Omaha and Miss Grace Hadsell of Ottumwa Iowa daughter of the U S Marshal. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr Inman a Goldfield minister. Albert was jailed on an insanity charge brought by the girl's father to block the marriage.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Fans Albert
Omaha
Grace Hadsell
Ottumwa
Iowa
Mr. Inman
Goldfield
Albert
Miss Hadsell
Rector Attacks Davis Over Sunday Saloon Law
The Rev J C MacErlain rector of Sacred Heart Jersey City rebukes Democratic leader Robert Davis for backing a 1 P M Sunday saloon opening proposal. He calls Davis a guardian of Bryanism but says the policy violates law and will anger supporters of order.
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J. C. MacErlain
Manorville Holdup Ends With Rope Laces Gag
Leslie Benson of Wading River was knocked down by assailants who tied his feet with his own shoe laces and gagged him with a handkerchief near Miss Mabel Robinson's home in Manorville. He later crawled to Gilbert Raynor’s house two hours after the attack. A posse of farmers searched the area without success. Benson lost a diamond stickpin set and some money.
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New York Times
Wading River
Mabel Robinson
Manorville
Leslie Benson
Gilbert W. Raynor
Benson
Mail Clerk Arrested in Postal Robbery Case
Postal clerk John Peyser aged 25, in service since 15, was arrested by Post Office Inspectors Jacobs and James on charges of taking money from the mails. A decoy letter with marked money was found with him, and a horses list tied to the case suggests racing losses. He pleaded guilty before United States Commissioner Shields and is held for the Federal Grand Jury. Peyser lives at 35 West 139th Street.
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Jacobs
James
John Peyser
New Custom House
United States
Shields
Perser
Federal Grand Jury
West 139Th Street
Child Dies After Auto Accident In New Bedford
Seven year old Gilmeina de Mello died at St. Luke's Hospital after being run over on the Mattapoisett road last Thursday. The car driven by a professional chauffeur contained Mr. and Mrs. Archbold. The Archbold family is linked to John D. Archbold of New York.
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New Bedford
Mass
John D. Archbold
New York
Auto Skid Causes Fatality in Philadelphia Crash
Miss Catharine Zeller, 10, was thrown from an auto on Penrose Ferry Road and died when it struck a telegraph pole. Passengers Florence McCree, 22, suffered a fractured jaw. John McNeil and H V Johnson had minor injuries. chauffeur Joseph Hanson escaped with bruises.
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Philadelphia
Catherine ZeHer
Penrose Ferry
Zeller
Florence McCree
John McNeil
H. V. Johnson
Joseph Hanson
Gould Seeks Bond From Former Maid in Slander Suit
Helen Gould through counsel Walker asks Justice Dayton in the Supreme Court to compel Elizabeth Gauley a former Gould maid who sues for $20 000 damages for alleged slander to give security for costs Justice Dayton reserved decision.
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Helen Gould
Walter B. Walker
Justice Dayton
Supreme Court
Elizabeth Gauley
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