Evelyn Thaw Drops Her Annulment Suit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw discontinued her annulment case against Harry K. Thaw. No costs were entered. Thaw to cover referee fees. Statements from both sides claim loyalty and discuss guardianship, reconciliation rumors, and Thaw’s mental state, with Thaw’s mother seeking guardianship and Thaw avoiding Matteawan.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Robert E. Deyo
O'Reilly
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Mary Copley Thaw
Harry Thaw
Deyo
Daniel O'Reilly
Franklin Bartlett
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Thay
Col. Bartlett
Harry
Thaw
Lobsters Sail for Bremen on Kaiser Wilhelm II Deck
The Kaiser Wilhelm II left for Bremen at 7 p.m. with 200 Kentucky bullfrogs and 800 lobsters from the Jersey coast in two patent tanks. Frogs go to Hans Geyer in Rogersberg Bavaria. lobsters to F Klevenhusel in Bremen. Lobsters caused deck chaos as they crawled during transfer. oxygen planned to improve survival for a potential regular U.S. to Germany live-lobster trade.
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Louisville
Europe
America
Johnson on State Rights Address at Alabama commencement
Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota spoke at the State University in Tuscaloosa addressing Alum ni Association graduates. He warned of two dangers to the Republic centralization of federal power and predatory wealth, urging sovereignty reside in the states and people rather than the federal government. He criticized administration for denying constitutional application to island territories.
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Birmingham
Ala
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
State University
Tusecaloosa
United States
Contest in New Hampshire Democratic State Convention
The Democratic State Convention in Concord on May 27 is expected to be hotly contested over the personnel of the state delegation to the Denver Convention. Delegates at large will be unpledged, with rival tickets led by True L. Norris of Portsmouth and Henry F. Hollis of Concord. Hollis is seen as the Bryan supporter.
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True L. Norris
Portsmouth
No Texas Convention Delayed by Floods in Fort Worth
Floods hindered the State Democratic Convention plan in Fort Worth as delegates could not reach the city. Dallas officials postponed the meeting time until enough delegates arrive. In Dallas Trinity River floods caused over 1 million dollars in damage and multiple deaths across the area. Guthrie Oklahoma reports eight deaths as flood waters recede and rail lines and bridges remain out of service for days.
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Texas
Casden
Dallas
Guthrie
Okla
Democratic county conventions in Maryland endorse Bryan sentiment
Democratic county conventions were held in Baltimore Dorchester Queen Anne Montgomery Kent and Talbot Counties. Dorchester and Kent endorsed W J Bryan for the Democratic nomination while other conventions did not take formal action though Bryan received notable support.
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Dorchester
Queen Anne
Montgomery
Kent
Talbot
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Moos Nominated for Congress by Fifth District Democrats
Rockville Indiana May 26 Ralph W Moos of Clay County won the Fifth District Democratic nomination on the first ballot. The convention adopted resolutions urging the nomination of W J Bryan.
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Rockville
Ind
Jersey City Palmist Predicts Mayor Wittpenn Marriage
In Jersey City, palmist Arthur Delroy reading Mayor Wittpenn’s hand predicted marriage within nine months, drawing warm laughter as the mayor joked the forecast was a mistake. Nearby, legal action restrained public works rail and pole removal on a Morris Canal bridge amid safety disputes and franchise revocation.
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Bayonne
Board of Freeholuers
Bryan and Taft clash over campaign contributions bill
Ex Sen William H Taft replies to a Bryan letter urging public disclosure of campaign donations. Bryan expresses satisfaction at Taft's stance and asks Culberson and Williams to push for action before adjournment. Perry Belmont notes rising public demand for funding transparency in politics.
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National Publicity Law Organization
William J. Bryan
Hughes Reforms Face Setbacks in Assembly Actions
In Albany on May 26 the Assembly killed three reform bills from Governor Hughes including the Wainwright telegraph and telephone supervision bill. A measure to probe unemployment conditions and a separate stock exchange investigation bill were also defeated. The Senate Judiciary Committee favored direct primary nomination bills from Senator Travis of Brooklyn, but no floor vote occurred.
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Hughes
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Wainwright
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Brooklyn
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Prize device stops auto explosions at safety exhibit
William H. McNutt receives a gold medal for a volatile liquid safety device winning at the American Museum of Safety Devices and Industrial Hygiene. The invention prevents explosions by using a brass mesh that stops flames, enabling safer transfer of fuels in cans for autos and boats.
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William H. McNutt
Francis H. Richards
American Museum of Safety
Pennsylvania Special Sets 18 Hour NYC Chicago Record Run
The Pennsylvania Special train between New York and Chicago completed a 53 day test from March 21 to May 12 with arrivals on the minute in both directions for all but three days. Only small delays occurred on two, four, five, ten, thirteen, and thirty nine minutes respectively. Regularity hinges on skilled crews and maintained track. For those seeking 18 hours, the Pennsylvania Social departs New York at 3.59 PM and reaches Chicago at 8.99 AM.
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