Hughes Tours Five Meetings Across New York City
Gov Charles E Hughes campaigned with a whirlwind tour through Manhattan and the Bronx addressing five gatherings. He urged opponents to reveal their support for his measures while praising his administration and the Constitution.
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Aga
Charles E. Hughes
Manhattan
Bronx
Hotel Astor
McKinley Square
169Th Street
Boston Road
Hughes
149Th Street
Third Avenue
Camp Taft
125Th Street
Bethel Church
Twenty-fifth Street
Eighth Avenue
Second Avenue
Avenue C
Taxicab preacher preaches faith on Broadway plaza
A taxicab passenger delivered a half hour sermon from a taxi in front of the Columbus statue and Independence League headquarters near Co ee Circle. The unnamed 45 year old woman urged love and forgiveness as the crowd listened, then the cab drove off toward Broadway and Sixty second Street.
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Coeee Circle
Columbus
Independence League
Broadway
Taxicab
Sixty-second Street
Cure for marital grouch in Brooklyn court
Magistrate E Gaston Higginbotham solved a young couple's quarrel by ordering silent thought. John Farrell and his 17 year old wife sat together without words, then the judge rewarded their anniversary with two theatre seats and dinner, paid from his own purse.
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E. Gaston Higginbotham
Brooklyn
Solomon
Gates Avenue Court
John Farrell
Farrell
John
Barrymore Denies Interview Criticisms As False
Ethel Barrymore declares a St. Louis Republic interview quotes NYC society remarks as wholly untrue. Charles Frohman forwards her denial noting Miss Barrymore had not criticized American or New York society and asks publication to correct the record for friends in England and America.
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Charles Freiman
Ethel Barrymore
St. Louls
Miss Barrymore
New York
Frohman
England
Americas
Mr. Frohman
Charles Frohman
Empire Theatre
St. Louis
City 10 Purchases The Belmont Tunnel Prospect
The Public Service Commission weighs buying the Belmont tunnel from East Forty-second Street to Long Island City for about 6.5 million to 8.6 million. If acquired the city would own it and allow ongoing operation on shares with the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, with terms to be settled and a city Board of Estimate to approve. Supporters argue urban mobility gains. critics urge focus on extending municipal subways to other boroughs.
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Belmont
Board of Estimate
Public Service’ Commission
Willcox
Lrl
Mtilleox
Henry B. Seaman
Bureau of Statistics and Accounts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York & Long Island Railroad Company
Queens County
Bronx
Brooklyn
Lexington Avenue
Colored voters praise Taft at NYC meeting
A well attended Colored Republican Club gathering at 54 West 133rd Street ratified Gov Hughes renomination. Charles W. Andersen presided alongside speakers William R. Davis William Talley and Solomon Johnson who praised Roosevelt administration and urged Black voters to back Taft and the state ticket.
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Colored Republican Club of
New York City
West 133da Street
Public Service Commission Presses Transit Firms for Better Service
Chairman Willcox of the Public Service Commission warns transit companies to improve service after a winter of complaints. He urges attention to courtesy, punctuality, heat and ventilation, lighting, shelter, and smoking in stations. The letter seeks reductions in grievances by proactive company action.
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Willcox
The
Public Service Commission
Commission
Commis !On
W. R. Willcox
Roosevelt Jr. Starts Work at Hartford Wool Mill
Special to The New York Times Hartford Oct 1 Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrives promptly at 7 am to begin his first real work in the Hartford Carpet Company mill He rises early sleeps at the Little White House near his home and joins the team as a sorter He observes the wool grades and begins a notes based inventory before lunch and resumes duties in the sorting room making a hands on start to his mill apprenticeship with overalls and jumper fed by a 45 minute noon break.
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New York Times
Hartford
Sea
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Hartford Carpet Copany
Roosevelt
White House
Higgins
Mil
Mr. Higgins
Reese
Kermit Roosevelt Arrives at Harvard as Freshman
Kermit Roosevelt, President Roosevelt’s son, has arrived at Harvard as a freshman. He registered at Massachusetts Hall, chose rooms in Claverly on Mount Auburn Street, and plans to join campus activities while focusing on studies. He has yet to choose an athletic path, though he attended the Bowdoin game yesterday and his hat flew when Harvard scored.
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New York Times
Boston
Mars
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Harvard
Kermit
Groton
Claveriy
Mount Auburn Street
Massachusetts
Jermit
Bowd Oin
Attack on Zimmerman-Thomas Outlaws Planned by Virginia Officials
Richmond dispatch reports Acting with Governor Swan’s orders, Commonwealth's Attorney Edward B. Hubbard deputized eighty men in Buckingham County to form four squads and strike at the Zimmerman-Thomas outlaw camp near Arvonia. Officials expect fighting late tonight or early morning as the isolated stronghold lies eight miles back in dense wooded hills.
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New York Times
Richmond
Swanson
Commonwealth
Edward B. Hubbard
Buckingham County
Wiliams
Arvonia
Fiiense
Brice Arrested After Disorderly Night at Jamaica Plain
John Francis Brice wealthy son of late Senator Calvin Brice was arrested in Jamaica Plain on drunk and disorderly charges after an evening at St. Mary of the Angel Church. He was taken to a jail cell awaiting arraignment. police reportedly found notes totaling over 100,000 dollars and 211 in cash. Brice, Harvard 1899 graduate, had secretly married actress Florence Lavergne Ricketts.
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New York Times
Boston
Mass
John Francis Brice
United States
Calvin Brice
Ohio
Jmaica Plains
Brice
St. Mary of the Angel Church
Walnut
Columbus Avenues
Jake
Jamaica Plains Court
Harvard
Florence Lavergne Ricketts
Sand vein found under Albany Capitol site prompts extra work
Professor John H. Cook reports a soft sand vein beneath the State Education Building site near the Capitol. The 100 foot long vein could require more funds and time to excavate and replace with concrete, though not quicksand. Recommends removal of sand and substitution with a stronger material for safety.
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The
New York Times
Albany
John. H. Cook
Capitol
Clark
Assembly
State Capitol
Prof
Cook
Education
Dewey's Sauterne or Moselle White Wines
A brief wine card from H. T. Dewey and Sons Co listing elegant white table wines Sauterne or Moselle offered from 138 Fulton Street New York.
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H.T. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
New York
Cleveland Letter Supports End of Bryanism
The New York Sun reports a private letter by Grover Cleveland to a government official, written in his own hand, stating Bryanism is unacceptable and he would not back Bryan as the candidate. It notes Cleveland’s belief the Democratic Party risks defeat and his stern view of Bryan, with the recipient cautious to publish.
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Camp Taft
William A. Prendergast
Hughes
County
Herbert Parsons
Prendergast
State of
New York
New York Times
Washington
New York Sun
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Cleverland
Peltics
Lim
Bryan
Sun
Sie
Bryay
N. H
Lagr. Bryan
Mrr
Taft
Bryah
Dent al autograph clue linked to Newark burglaries
Police in Newark investigate three thefts from William E. Moore hardware and drug stores and Dr. James H. Cummins on a morning raid. A chewing gum imprint bearing teeth marks found at Moore’s store is the only clue tying the break ins to the burglars. About 25 dollars in gum and goods are missing, with 40 dollars of items taken from Nungesser hardware before the thieves fled from Cummins drug store.
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Newark
William E. Moore
Arthur Nungesser
James H. Cummins
Balloon drop at Brockton Fair draws crowd of sixty five thousand
Men descend from a balloon via guarruple parachute to mark a first at Brockton Fair in Rockton Massachusetts. J W Harriman wins six blue ribbons in the horse show while C W Watson takes five. Westchester Farm and E H Wetherbee excel in Hunting classes as record attempts unfold. Major Deimar’s trial clocks 2 12.
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Rockton
Mass
Boston
J. W. Harriman
E. H. Harriman
New York
C. W. Watson
Eairmount Farm
West Virginia
Secon
Westchester Farm
E. H. Wetherbee
Ballin proposes Atlantic sailings coordination plan
Albert Ballin of the Hamburg American Line has asked British steamship lines to discuss a coordinated Atlantic service. The aim is to curb costly new express vessels by rival firms. A conference will consider the proposal, but no reply yet.
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Pus
New York
Hamburg
Albert Ballin
Atlantic
Herr Ballin
Ballin
Curard
Plays at White House benefit by Washington Players
Mrs. Roosevelt arranges a White House performance on Friday October 16 featuring Pandora and the Box of Mischief and Midas and the Golden Touch with Greek music dances and processions. The plays adapted from Hawthorne's Wonder Book will be staged by Ben Greet Wood and players for the Washington Players' Association.
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Washington
Countess de St. Pierre Funds Lost in California
The Countess G de St. Pierre of St. Brienne France deposited 1500 with Charles A. Montgomery in Los Angeles to cover a Mexico hunting trip. After months of delay the father of the Countess was told last night she is reported lost somewhere in Africa. The Countess is famed for field and forest exploits and visited California a year ago to hunt wild boars in the Delta of the Colorado River.
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Los Angeles
G.dea
Mehrene de St. Pierre
St. Brienne
France
Charles A. Montgomery
Roosevelt
Mexico
Montgomery
Africa
Countess de St. Pierre
California
Colorado River
Coast Artillery Scores Seven Hits In Target Practice
The Forty-fourth and One Hundred and Forty-third Companies of the Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Monroe fired at moving and stationary targets from 6200 to 6600 yards. They achieved seven hits out of eight shots, and commander William H. Coffin led the two companies. The report is the best yet received by the Chief of Coast Artillery.
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New York
Washington
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Washington
Fort Monroe
William HT. Coffin
Chief of
Coast Artillery
Chauffeur's Bride Arrives With Mother In City
Mrs. W. A. Speer of Atlanta and her daughter Mrs. Russell Thomas arrived in New York following yesterday's wedding to Speer’s chauffeur. A plan to sail to Europe on Saturday was discussed with little certainty as husband Thomas reportedly sought a warrant to prevent the daughter from leaving his protection. Friends said they were prepared for possible legal steps.
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W. A. Speer
Atlanta
Russell Thomas
Speer
Europe
Thomas
New York
A. K. Rambo
Astor
Mrs. Speer
Coaches in Upset Near Hell Lane Injury Report
A drag belonging to William J. Marks overturned on Hell Lane near Dumpling Pond injuring several guests. Injuries include concussion, cuts and internal injuries to named individuals and a near-gouged eye to the footman. Marks, a longtime coach, had not lost a bout of mishap in twenty years. Ernest Thompson Seton resided nearby as the accident began with the horses dragging the overturned vehicle before stopping.
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New York Times
Stamford
Conn
William J. Marks
Hell Lane
Dumpling Pond
Louis. Tainter
Pelham
N. C
William’ 5
Crane
East Nineteenth Street
Flatbush
Lps
Paul Plunckett
Sound Beach
Anne Christie
Jersey City Heights
Charles Bertine
Manhattan Club
New York
W. L. Marks
William—W. Williams
Marks
Ernest Thompson Seton
William Williams
Newspaper Contributions for Bryan
Chicago Ort reports at the Democratic National Headquarters an itemized statement shows newspaper campaign contributions total $84,994 to date. The disclosure highlights press support for Bryan amid early party fundraising.
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Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National
Chanler Attacks Boss Rule at Chanler Nomination
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler delivered a personal declaration of independence from party bosses at his notification as Democratic nominee for Governor. He targeted government by commission and urged strict enforcement of laws while pledging to reduce state expenses. The scene at Red Hook drew Murphy Conners McCabe and Cohalan into a tense exchange as Chanler spoke.
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Streial
New York Times
Red Hook
Lewis
Stuyvesant Chanler
Rook
Audieres
Charles F. Muurphy
William J. Jenners
Patrick FE. McCabe
Chanter
Messrs. Murphy
Conners
New York
Speeci
Lilerty
Bryar
Chanler
Murphy
Chanier
State Committee
Murphy, Conners, McCabe
D. F. Cohalan
Cabe
Noman Bk
Mack
Democratic National Commit
McCabe
Mr. Mack
M . Chanler
Tammany
Parker
Chanler Mansion
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