Croker Linked to Interborough Stock in Belmon t Testimony
August Belmont testified before the Thompson Legislative Committee that Richard Croker received stock in the Interborough Rapid Transit Company in the name of Andrew Freedman who managed Croker’s business affairs. Belmont described transfers related to Ward & Gow’s subway magazine removals and questioned distribution of stock tied to the River Park project and other subway dealings. Numerous public figures attended including J Phelps Stokes Inez Milholland Boissevain and John Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Belmont
Thompson Legislative Committee
Frank Moss
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Andrew Freedman
Tammany
Belmont
Max Eastman
the Masses
East
Ww Gow
Ad of Estimate
River Park
New York Tral
Ndi
Eastman
R. Imont
J. Cram
J. Phelps Stokes
Pastor Stokes
Percy Grant
Inez Milholland Boissevain
Edward H. Sanderson
Alice Carpenter
George . Kirchwey
Sing Sing
Baatman
Ward & Gow
Mr. Moss
Mr. Belmont
Moss
Walter G. Oakman
Brooklyn Lane Transit Company
Iarborough
Rew
Freedman
Stetson, Jennings & Russell
Stetson
Interborough
J. P. Morgan & Co
James L. Quackenbush
Orpet details on stand in Wisconsin murder trial
William H. Orpet, UW student charged with the Marion Lambert murder, withstood cross-examination as he disputed notes of the scene in Helm's woods. He reiterated that Lambert’s hand was bare, while prosecutors insisted it was gloved. The trial resumes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
William H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marion Lambert
Helm’s
Lambert
Joslyn
Orpet
Marion
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Mr. Joslyn
Charlies Hassinger
Madison
Hassinger
T. R. broke pledge and Parker urged for VP by Moose group
Kings County Progressive Committee rejected endorsing Charles Hughes for president. Chairman A W Hamlin Childs resigns after the defeat. Bainbridge Colby criticizes Roosevelt while Parker is championed for VP. Committee urges members to use individual judgment on cross party candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings County
Progressive Committee
Charles Bb. Hughes
Progressive National Committee
Hughes
Johnston
Nevins Street
Brooklyn
William Hamlin Childs
Chicago
Mr. Childs
Roosevelt
Bainbridge Colby
Progressive Party
Childs
Jesse Fuller, Jr
Feenett
John M. Parker
Progressive Convertion
Parker
John R. Taylor
Moose
Perkins and Roosevelt discuss Hughes campaign plans
George W. Perkins, head of the Progressive National Committee executive group, returned from Chicago and met Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to plan discussions with Mr Hughes. The Progressive national HQ moved to 299 Madison Avenue and will share space with the State Committee, while the county committee at 608 Fifth Avenue gears toward Wilson.
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George W. Perkins
Progressive National Committee
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Progressive Executive Committee
Madison Avenue
State Committee
Wilson
Fifth Avenue
K. Perkins
Wal
Roosevelt Dines With Mr Hughes Aboard Campaign News
Roosevelt and Mr Hughes dine at a Washington hotel with elaborate menus and no smoking. Talks touch on Taft joining the fight, headquarters, and possible reconciliation while aides push campaign support and national committee staffing. Roosevelt plans to return to Oyster Bay after a day in New York.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Hughes
Taft
Mr. Taft
Langdon
Public Service
Travis H. Whitney
Oyster Bay
Joan W. McGrath
Ore
O. K. V. Secreta
Progressive Nationa Committee
Hughes
Willcox
Crane
George R. Sheldon
James B. Reynolds
Henry Lane Wilson
Ambas
Progressives Endorse Hughes Driven by Roosevelt Ideals
Westchester chairman of the Progressive State Committee says 90 percent of Progressives will back Hughes. Elon H Hooker, national treasurer, cites Hughes record and calls for unity in democracy. The party plans to remain active to support the Hughes campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter A. Johnson
Westchester
Progressive State Committee
New York
Hinghes
Roosevelt
Hughes
Perkins
Elon H. Hooker
Progressive Party
Taft Ready to Forget and Back Hughes on Roosevelt Platform
Former President Taft forgave Roosevelt and agreed to work with him to back Hughes. He praised Wilcox as Hughes campaign manager and said he would join Roosevelt on the same platform if needed. Taft criticized the Mexican situation and said intervention should be avoided if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Taft
Roosevelt
Schlatter Freed as Commissioner Denies Removal Demand
United States Commissioner Houghton refused to order the removal to California of Rev. Francis Schlatter and his secretary August Al gard to face a federal charge in Los Angeles over a mail related healing enterprise. He discharged the defendants after noting Schlatter believed in his divine healing power and that his actions did not violate statutes.
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United States
Houghton
California
Francis Schlatter
August Algard
Los Angeles
Tey
Schlatter
Moses
United States District Court
District of California
Fifth Avenue Coach strike cripples New York bus service
A citywide bus strike paralyzed the Fifth Avenue Coach Company fleet with only a few cars running early and none after 6 PM. Drivers seek higher pay and job protections, demanding a flat 5 dollar day and higher conductor rates. Company president Richard Meade criticized the move while calling for talks and threatening replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue Coach Company
Riverside Drive
Seventh Avenue
St Nicholas Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Eighth Avenue
Richard W. Meade
Meade
Shillitoni to Die in Electric Chair This Friday
Oreste Shillitoni, the Sing Sing escape killer who mortally wounded a guard and wounded another, is set for execution in the electric chair Friday. Governor Whitman refused a delay after meeting with Shillitoni's mother and Assemblyman Caesar Barra, via his aide Lincoln Potter, who was told the case is a scandal and no stay will be granted despite Barra's bid for a court stay on grounds of mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Albany
Oreste Shillitoni
Sing Sing
Whitman
Shillitoni
Caesar Barra
New York
Lega
Lincoln
Potter
Barra
Shillitont
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Croker
Interborough CO
Thompson Committee
Ward & Grow
Ard & Gow
West Side
Henry Smith
Riverside Park
Charles L. Craig
West Side Improvement Association
Terminal
Ter
Mr. Craig
Fifty-ninth
Seventy-second Street
Board of Estimate
R. A. C. Smith
Thomp
J. Moss
William P. Burr
Corporation Counsel
New York Central Ilroad Company
Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Wallach
Broadway
Chambers St
28Th St
Third Ave
West 125Th St
T. R
Colby
Progressives
Indorse Hughes
Indorse Parker
Kentucky
H. B. Kirk & Co
New York, N. Y
Maghes
Grace Emma Eames
Huyo Deliciosos
Sador
Mexico
Wison
Villa
Wether
Mexico City
Huerta
Carranza
Mr. Wilson
Guy Emerson
T. C. Desmond
Roosevelt Non- Partisan League
Herbert K. Twitchell
Chemical National Bank
Edward On
Brooklyn Youngen's Christian Association
James Post
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Committee
William R. Willcox
Bridgehampton
Tareyton
America
Packard Motor
Columbus
Coach Co
Vacation Association
Thirty-ninth Street
Forty-second
Seventh
Lexington Avenues
Coe
Wm. A. White & Sons
Cedar Street
John
Slayer
United Cigar
United
Cigar Stores
Pival
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