Districts Hear From All But Forty-One On Conventions
The Tribune reports 41 Republican districts or states have not yet issued convention calls and dates as of the national committee’s final deadline. Mississippi Alabama Louisiana New Jersey New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee and other areas show missing districts. Texas faces a clash between state law and party calls shaping possible contests at the national committee.
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Bryan Criticizes Michigan Democrats Over Johnson Support
Willam Jennings Bryan visited Ing. Mich and left discomfited after the Democratic State Committee refused to endorse him for the Presidency. He charged money is influencing the Johnson campaign via Minneapolis financiers and questioned who voted against endorsement. Democrats in Michigan reacted with indignation.
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Governor Curtis Guild Jr. favored in Michigan vote
Word reaches the State House that Michigan sources expect solid support for Governor Curtis Guild Jr for vice president in the 1916 campaign.
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Restaurant Keeper Killed in Williamsburg Auto Crash
Joseph H. Ocke of Jersey City died after being struck by a runabout at South 6th Street and Broadway in Williamsburg. The car’s owner Charles Schmidt of Kent Avenue contested involvement. vehicle bore an invalid number. Schmidt posted $500 bail after arrest amid witness and garage questions.
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Jersey City
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Broadway
Williamsburg
Ocke
Charles Schmidt
Kent Avenue
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Western Union
Von Hermann divorce suit withdrawn amid new drug charge
The divorce suit by Mrs. Clara Von Hermann against writer Von Hermann was withdrawn after his lawyer said Miss Julia Marlowe and Mrs. Maud T. Backus were wronged. Agents hunt Von Hermann with warrants as Mrs. Von Hermann files a new charge accusing him of drug addiction.
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Troops Deployed to Chester Amid Street Disorder
Chester Pennsylvania April 16 following early morning violence two men were slightly wounded by bullets and several others beaten by crowds A request to Governor Stuart led to two state police companies being sent to restore order Troops from Reading and Greensburg arrived and took positions while Captain John C Green of Philadelphia led the operation The traction company plans to resume service amid fear of further bloodshed and property damage
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Regents accuse imposter in diploma for hire scheme
John Stole of East 103rd street was arrested on Barclay Street after an elaborate plot to obtain law and medical certificates for others. State Board of Regents inspector De Groat says Stole offered to impersonate De Groat to secure credentials for 1.99 and 9. He claimed the arrest was a joke.
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State Board of Regents
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Jerome
Frank W. West
Pay as you enter steps lowered for NYC railway cars
Oren Root, general manager for the NYC Railway Company receivers, said the pay-as-you-enter car step distance has been reduced from nineteen inches to sixteen and seven-eighths. He notes fewer accidents but higher operating costs due to power use and maintenance, with shortened rail life. Greensboro report denies North Carolina land suit. district attorney says only ejectment against trespassers in Clay County exists.
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Asheville
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Ferryboat Captain Seized on Immigration Charge
The Point Laward ferryboat was seized on the American side at Port Huron Michigan. Captain Joseph Glass is jailed on a charge of illegally importing Hungarians Poles Germans and other foreigners into the United States. A hearing is set before United States Commissioner Harris tomorrow.
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Naval fleet entertains San Diego during liberty period
In San Diego on April 16, 92 officers under Rear Admiral Thomas were hosted at a country picnic as 44 cars ferried them through orchards. Two thousand sailors ashore enjoyed parades, races, baseball, tours, and a grand fireworks show ending the fleet’s first liberty day in four months.
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Atlantic battleship fleet plans Australian visits
The Navy Department says the Atlantic battleship fleet will stop at Auckland then visit Sydney and Melbourne and continue to Manila. Earlier plans to split the fleet between Sydney and Melbourne upset residents there.
Colonel Stewart to Relocate to St Francis Barracks Florida
Washington April 16 friends of Colonel William TF Stewart Coast Artillery won a War Department order directing him to reside for at least three years at the abandoned St Francis Barracks St Augustine Fla instead of serving at Fort Grant Arizona where he has been exiled since last September His post will have no command yet will be more comfortable The case is noted as one of the War Departments most peculiar actions The President directed to offer retirement and Stewart’s reply preserved the conflict He sought two months leave to settle affairs and family but it was refused He was told a report recommended keeping him at Fort Grant until age sixty two unless retirement after forty years was filed The result is viewed as exile and a possible shift in policy toward the general situation.
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Hughes Campaign Opens Kentuckys Republican Drive
General Woodford opened the Hughes campaign in Kentucky at Liederkranz Hall with Willson and Bradley also speaking. Bradley issued an anti Taft declaration while Woodford questioned Tafts chances in key states and praised Bryans strength in New York.
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Two Big Liners Crash United States Beached
The United States the Scandinavian American liner with 508 passengers was rammed amidships by the Ward liner Monterey and beached to prevent sinking near the West Bank Light. Both ships returned to port. no injuries reported and passengers were moved to Hoboken aboard barges then Cunard’s Caronia.
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Hearst Mayoralty recount jurors questioned
After a jury was being drawn for the Hearst mayoralty recount Justice Lambert was asked to recall unexamined jurors to Monday. Richards argued for flexibility with two jurors replaced, while Shearn signaled consent. Architect George M. Yendle of 462 Davidson Ave Bronx was the salesman accepted yesterday.
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Bryan repudiates Willis Abbott in Detroit visit
W J Bryan declares he never engaged Willis J Abbott as publicity agent and had no knowledge of Abbott's letter criticizing Governor Johnson. He denies any sentiment toward the Governor as stated and reiterates no authorization for Abbott to speak for him.
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Name 1,000-foot ship Olympic for White Star Line
Liverpool April 16 The new 1,900 foot steamship to be built for the White Star Line will be named the Olympic Two ships of this size are planned and to be built with speeds about twenty knots. They will serve the Southampton New York trade.
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More steel mills resume in Homestead as jobs rise
Pittsburg April 16 Several more mills resumed operations at Homestead today and about one thousand men have been placed at work this week. Forty eight furnaces are operating in full and business seems to have improved 75 percent since December.
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Bacon Succeeds Taft Likely July First
Boston April 16 intimate friends of Robert Bacon Assistant Secretary of State predict he will become Secretary of War about July 1 succeeding Secretary Taft who plans to retire from the Cabinet independent of the national convention. Bacon Harvard graduate Red Cross official Jamaica Plain native and former captain of Harvard crew.
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Poison for Silverstein Caught Hiding Bottle at Bellevue
Selig Cohen, or Silverstein, the Union Square bomb thrower, was found Wednesday night attempting to conceal a small bottle given by his elder sister. A nurse overheard the sister wishing him death due to his suffering. The bottle, claimed to contain grape juice for Passover, was seized and is under analysis.
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Wife Shot After Quarrel in Amsterdam Avenue Home
Mrs. Annie E. Carroll 33 was shot in the head during a kitchen quarrel with husband John E. Carroll at their No 1485 Amsterdam Ave residence. Four shots fired. Dr Weingarten said recovery likely. Husband arrested after police found revolver near the scene.
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Panic on Public Service Ferry Splits Deck Off
On the Kill Von Kull between Port Richmond and Bergen Point New Jersey the ferry Public Service lost its one ton walking beam causing a panic among seventy five passengers. The beam wrecked the centre cabin and damaged the engines as passengers crowded to the forward deck. A tug towed the damaged vessel to the Jersey shore while rowboats and small launches were used at high rates. Pennsylvania officials investigate. Captain Van Name declined comment.
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Demand for Prohibition of Wood Pulp Exports
Ottawa April 16 Twenty large Canadian lumber firms united to oppose wood pulp exports to defend forest resources and support Canadian industrial growth. They agreed to pursue an absolute export ban through the Dominion government in response to U S pressure to lift duties.
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Mrs Betsey Marvin Gage 101 Dies in Brooklyn
Mrs Betsey Marvin Gage 101 died at her home 9 Greene Avenue Brooklyn after 50 years in the borough. Born Ridgefield Connecticut November 18 1807 she came to New York in 1828 and saw Canal Street bloom. She recalled the first locomotive in New York and was honored by Greene Avenue Presbyterian Church on her 100th birthday.
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Justice Dept Orders Nashville Chattanooga Rail to Equalize Travel
The Department of Justice announced it will initiate proceedings under the Interstate Commerce Act to compel the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad Company to provide first class accommodations to black passengers equal to those given white passengers.
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Elephants Stampede After Oil Plant Blast in Riverside
An explosion and fire at the Standard Oil plant in Riverside causes a stampede of circus elephants. One man is killed and several others are injured as the elephants run free.
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French Column Engaged With Arabs Near Ain-Serra
A French column at Ain-Serra Algeria was heavily engaged with Arab forces west of the position. Cannons thundered all day but no precise details of the action have been learned.
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Democrats Revolt Over Murphy Tactics Split New York
Democratic rift widens as Charles F. Murphy and Conners push to reorganize Kings County and the state committee. Opponents accuse the machine of dictating rules to sideline rivals and call for another convention amid threats against McCarren. The clash draws in officials like Francis Molloy and Alton B. Parker and stirs up upstate anger at machine control.
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