Progressives split over Hughes as Roosevelt letter looms
New York Progressive leaders reject delivering to Republicans, aiming to back Hughes or nominate a separate ticket. County committee backs Judge Seabury for governor with labor support, while Perkin’s HQ shifts amid internal rifts and strategic debates on ballot lines.
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Wilson
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Judge Seabury
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Jamestown
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Kingston
Central Labor Union of Mount Vernon
United Trades and Labor Assembly of
Oswego
Central Labor Union of
White Plaina
Federation of Labor of
Mrs Lind Escapes From Sanitarium Near Chicago
Mrs John Lind of Kenilworth a Chicago suburb wandered to a lakeside farm house at 10 this morning begging for clothing and was found nude. The woman who cheered for Roosevelt at the Progressive Convention recently underwent mental collapse and escaped from a Hamlin Lake sanitarium, moving toward Manistee, Michigan.
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New York Timer
Chicago
John Lind
Kenilworth
Lake Michigan
Roosevelt
Hamlin Lake
Manistee, Mich
Hughes Has No Callers In Quiet Day At Camp
Special to The New York Times reports Charles E Hughes spent June 25 at Tremedden on Long Island in seclusion after busy campaign days. He attended Presbyterian services with his wife and daughters Helen and Catherine and refused comment on politics or the Mexican situation. He plans to return to New York to join Crane Steering Committee talks on a National Chairman, with a decision expected by week’s end.
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Helen
Catherine
Hughes
New York
Crane
Boy Killed by Motor in New Jersey Street Crash
A boy died and several others were injured in multiple motor accidents reported in New York and nearby states. In Orange, New Jersey, Mark Barone swerved to avoid a bicyclist, crashed into boys on a sidewalk, and Mirko Vingo, 9, died later at Orange Memorial Hospital. Barone faced manslaughter charges with bail set at 2000 dollars. Other incidents included two men injured near Nyland’s Point after a freight train struck their car, Samuel Scrambo injured in Newark, and seven Rambler Way Association members hurt in Whitestone, Queens, as authorities investigate car ownership and permission issues.
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N. J
Mirko Vingo
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Vingo
Barone
John Speckeder
Hoboken
Henry Schultz
Brooklyn
Nylan's Point
Mane
Samuel Scrambo
Newark
St James Hospital
Wilbur Cann
Moose Wide Apart A Wait T R S Stand
Dr Harris criticizes a Supreme Court justice for not speaking on patriotism. Rhode Island Progressives largely back Wilson over Hughes. Manistee dispatch notes former Progressive Governor candidate Frank H Funk now endorses Hughes for President and pledges support.
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Roosevelt Advises Leaders in Chicago
Roosevelts quiet day at Sagamore Hill ends with a church service and family dinner celebrating his health. Congressmen Longworth Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Kermit Roosevelt attend. He declines comment on the political scene and communicates with Progressive leaders in Chicago about supporting Justice Hughes.
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Chicago
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Joy Ride Ends in Fatal Crash in Camden
Police allege an early morning joy ride ended in the death of Anthony Caskey aged 2% at 1088 Kaign Avenue Camden and left his brother John Caskey aged 32 with a brain concussion after their automobile struck something and overturned in the city June 2.
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Anthony Caskey
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John Caskey
German intrigues among Arabs in war wild with jihad appeal
A historical report outlines Arab factions in Syria and Arabia resisting Ottoman rule, noting German efforts to sway non Turkish Muslims. It cites Syrian League actions, shifting Sheik-ul-Islam leadership, and hints British and Russian influence shaping Arab loyalties amid World War I.
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Kharput
Sheik-ul-Islam
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London
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Nicholas
Armenia
Persia
Serbia
Caucasus
Designers Allege Threats From Striking Pickets
Two letters published in The Timms claim police protection was refused as designers say strike pickets prevented work. They demand Mayor Mitchel safeguard them. Schlesinger denies picket threats while noting possible strikebreaker misidentification and warns against quartering strikebreakers. Union officials cite purchases suggesting factory quartering, prompting potential action under factory laws.
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United Cloak and Split Designers’ Mutual Aid Association
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Benjamin Schlesinger
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Schlesinger
Jersey Zionists Organize in Newark Federation
Two hundred New Jersey supporters met at Congregation B Nai Abraham in Newark to form a state Zionist federation. They aim to spark Zionist activity and create societies in each city. Rev Julius Sibherfeld of Newark was elected president, E Fisher vice president, and Philip Lavine secretary.
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B'Nai Abraham
Newark
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Julius Sibherfeld
E. Fisher
Philip Lavine
Designers fight pickets at Singer Bros factory in New York
June 23 1916 letter from Jacob Manheim on behalf of Max Linden and Isidor Blackman designers for Singer Bros at 13 East 26th Street. They report violent intimidation by International Garment Workers' Union pickets blocking entry and demanding they report to Webster Hall. They seek police protection and legal remedy, arguing pickets threaten livelihood and contracts for design work. The letter cites prior contact with union counsel Morris Hillquit and Julius Wolf and notes widespread interference with designers across multiple factories.
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Isidor Blackman
Singer Bros
East 26Th Street
United Cloak & Suit Designers’ Mutual Aid Association of America
New York
International Garment Workers’ Union
Messrs
Linden and Blackman
Webster Hall
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United Cloak & Suit Designers
Mutual Aid Association of America
Designers’ Association
Morris Hillquit
Julius Wolf
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