James Delivers a Radical Speech at Democratic Convention
Baltimore June 27 James Permanent Chairman of the Democratic convention lauds the party as the people and attacks the Republican record led by Taft. He defends tariff reform, praises direct Senatorial elections and campaign finance transparency, blasts trusts, and urges bold progressive reforms and a Roosevelt reconciliation.
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Sale of United Wireless assets to West now possible
In Boston on June 27 the sale of United Wireless Telegraph Company assets for 650000 to Arthur P. West of New York can proceed after the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a May injunction by the National Electric Signaling Company. The case over Fessenden contracts and patent infringements was clarified as the court ruled for United Wireless in a related suit, removing final obstacles to absorption by Marconi Company of America.
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Vote for Roosevelt Spurs Final Naturalization Plea
Chicago resident John Nelson sought his final naturalization papers to vote for Theodore Roosevelt for president. Examined by U S Naturalization Examiner P W Blazer, Nelson answered questions and said he wished to participate in the 1904 election. He will become a full citizen in September.
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Westinghouse Wins Edison Medal in Electrical Engineers Dinner
At a Boston dinner, George Westinghouse received the Edison Medal for meritorious achievement in the development of alternating current for light and power. The award, founded by the Edison Medal Association and AIEE, honors notable U S work in electrical science and engineering. The medal was designed by James Earle Fraser and bears Thomas Edison’s portrait.
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Portland Officials Indicted Over Bribe Dismissal Push
Portland authorities announce charges against Mayor A G Rushlight Chief Slaver Captain Baty and Detectives Manaix Rola Wes Nies 7 Son Emmy and Deputy District Attorney Frank Collier for allegedly extortion related to the dismissal of a case against Reid and Maddux.
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Clark Forces Rally Amid New York Illinois Switch In Democratic Convention
In Baltimore on June 27 Clark forces faced a setback as New York and Illinois pledged support to Wilson in the South Dakota contest. Clark managers vow to press ahead, arguing a two thirds rule push and Bryan influence may still favor Speaker Clark. Officials deny Clark delegates were instructed to vote against Bryan on the temporary chairmanship.
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Plan to Name Clark Again Goes A Stray
Baltimore June 27 report on Democratic factionalism at the national convention. Tammany leader Murphy faces pressure from the so called interests while Clark and Wilson are debated as potential nominees. Murphy fears losing influence as New York delegates threaten to shift toward Bryan or Harmon amid bargaining and internal spats.
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Thieves Target Women at Baltimore Convention
Baltimore detectives and convention hall officials report active pickpocketing of women visitors during the convention. Mrs. Joseph Johns of Washington lost a silver mesh bag with money and valuables, and Mrs. Jesse Little was similarly robbed of a purse containing a lorgnette and funds. Mrs. Thomas P. Gore escaped loss of earnings and a pocketbook containing $12. Several arrests followed and additional suspects were identified by Philadelphia and New York detectives working with Baltimore officers.
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Yonkers Broker Charged After Wife’s Death
Policeman finds Mrs Gibbs dead in a Yonkers home with a gas jet tube. husband Alva J Gibbs 42 Van Cortlandt Park Avenue claims she was despondent and attempted suicides, later firing at himself but missing. Coroner backs Gibbs, but he faces a technical charge of attempted death by his own action. Mrs Gibbs, 50, is dead.
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Baskerville Receives Edward Longstreth Medal
The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia awards Dr. Charles Baskerville, Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Laboratory at the College of the City of New York, the Edward Longstreth Medal of Merit for his investigations in the chemistry of anaesthetics.
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