Executive committee enlarged to ten in state GOP action
The committee increased its size to ten with Woodruff naming the new members and appointing Lafayette Gleason as secretary and George J. Smith as treasurer. Oswego and Jefferson Oswego districts clash over Senate representation while Cayuga Seneca Cortland stake shifts threaten Wilcox renomination. Carlson and Barnes surfaced as candidates for Secretary of State as Albany set August 27 talks.
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Jefferson-Oswego
Niagara-Orleans
Cayuga-Seneca-Cortland
Senate
Oswego
Jefferson
Wallace
Niagara
Orleans
Cayuga
Seneca
Cortland
Gayuga
Seneca and Cortland
Wilcox
Albany
Woodruff
Rensselaer
W. D. Barnes
Troy
Chautauqua
Samuel A. Carlson
Jamestown
Carlson
Unanimous Support for Governor Hughes at Scarsdale Meeting
A Scarsdale town hall gathering by the Republican committee endorsed Governor Hughes for renomination. Resolutions praised his administration, urged reelection, and contrasted his record with alleged opposition by William L. Ward. Speakers included Bradford Rhodes William H. Sage Colonel A. B. Crane and others.
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Hughes
Scarsdale
XN. C
Republican Town Committee
William L. Ward
Memer
New York
National Committee
Westchester County
WW. W. Orr
Bradford Rhodes
Republican County Committee
Scaredale
William H. Sage
A. B. Crane
William C. White
Cleveland A. Dunn
Charles K. Carpenter
Mr. Sage
Egerthy
Charles E. Hughes
State of
G J Smith Named State Treasurer
Ex Representative George J. Smith of Kingston was elected treasurer of the Republican State Committee at a meeting of the Republican Club. He succeeds Luther B. Little, who has served as acting treasurer for the last year. Smith, long active in Ulster County politics and business, was once elected to Congress, helped nominate James B. Sherman for Vice-President in Chicago, and enjoys friendships with President Roosevelt and state leaders. His election is seen as boosting campaign funds and organization.
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Woodruff
George J. Smith
Kingston
Luther B. Little
Mr. Smith
Charlies H. Betts
Wayne
Republican Club
Smith
Soell
Ulster
New
Ork
Long Island
Republican
Ulster County
Congress
Delaware
Otsego
Chicago
James B. Sherman
Roosevelt
Odell
Republican County Committee
Republicans
Mr. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Francis J. Lantry
General County Committee
Murphy
Lantry
John J. Harrinton
Harrington
Devery
Thomas F. McAvoy
Bryan
Tom
Assembly
Senate
Supreme Court
Leventritt
Hascall
McCarthy
General Committee
Kern
John F. Ahearn
Tammany
Denver
Congress Convention Adjourns In New York District Race
Oswego N Y Aug 12 After a preliminary ballot for the Republican nomination in the 28th New York District the convention adjourned until tomorrow morning The county vote stood Isaac L Hunt Jefferson County 14 Merrick Stowell Oswego County 13 Charles L Knapp Lewis County 6 Each candidate carried his home county Mr Knapp is the present Representative.
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Congress
Oswego
N. Y
New York District
Isaac L. Hunt
Jefferson County
Merrick Stowell
Oswego County
Charles L. Knapp
Lewis County
Knapp
Taft Indorsed in Oklahoma by Republicans
Oklahoma City on August 12 reports that state Republicans met to ratify last week's primaries nominations and to formulate a campaign platform. Resolutions endorsed William H. Pratt and Geal with many state matters.
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Taft
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
William H. Pratt
Geal
Raines at Oyster Bay weighs in on Hughes bid
At Sagamore Hill on August 12, Senator John Raines and other leaders discussed Governor Hughes in relation to the New York gubernatorial race. President Roosevelt offered no stance and declined to commit to campaigning. Ethel Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. arrived at Sagamore Hill aboard the Sylph.
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New York
Raines
Taft
Oyster Bay
Nassau Hospital
Mineola
Sagamore Hill
Ethel Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
New Haven
Taft Seen By Unionist King on Gompers Pledges
King asks for opinion on Gompers pledges and Bricklayers Union ties. Keble rebuts Gompers influence, asserts wage earners vote independently, and praises Republican rule over Democratic returns. Taft support urged to avoid Cleveland-era hard times.
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King
Gompers
Bricklayers
Keble
Negroes Endorse Taft In New Jersey Assembly Meeting
The Ministerial Association of the New Jersey African Methodist Episcopal Church adopted a resolution endorsing the Republican platform and Judge Taft. They praised Taft’s past career and urged colored voters to support and aid the Republican ticket to advance the race’s interests.
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Atlantic Highlands
N. J
New Jersey
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Taft
Republican Party
William A. Taft
Young voters form Taft club in 6th Assembly District
Republican and Democratic young voters organize a Taft club in the 6th Assembly District. Leaders say the group will include first, second and third voters and expect a large membership. Samuel Koenig notes canvass on Governor Hughes renomination and finds leading businessmen, lawyers and physicians favoring Hughes.
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6Th Assembly
Republican Club
Samuel Koenig
Hughes
White Republican Ticket Named in Jacksonville
The Republican State Central Committee in Jacksonville announced a full state ticket all listed as white citizens. The slate includes Governor John M. Cheney Controller J. L. Skipper Treasurer I. E. Webster Secretary of State John F. Horr Attorney General Frederick C. Cubberly Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. George W. Holmes Commissioner of Agriculture J. F. Strunkel Railroad Commissioner S. W. Roley Justices E. Bly and Frederick W. Marsh.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Republican State Central Committee
John M. Cheney
J. L. Skipper
I. E. Webster
John F. Horr
Frederick C. Cubberly
Nevada Senator Oddie Predicts Taft Win for Nevada
State Senator T L Oddie of Nevada staying at the Hotel Manhattan predicts Nevada will carry for Taft this fall though he says a robust fight may be needed due to Democratic strength in some quarters He recounts Tonopah's founding with Jim Butler and Will Brougher and notes Tonopah Goldfield and Diamond Field Jack Davis as locals He plans to return to Tonopah after Taft's election.
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T. L. Oddie
Nevada
Manhattan
Taft
New York
Senator Oddie
Tonopah
Nye
Oddie
Orange
N. J
Anson Phelps Stokes
Jim’ Butler
Will Brougher
Jack” Davis
Goldfield
Idaho
Admiral Sperry Welcomed by Maoris at Rotorua Visit
Rear Admiral Sperry and a fleet contingent toured Rotorua and nearby thermal sights as New Zealand opened a new bathhouse. Maori chiefs greeted the visitors, performed war dances, and presented heirlooms while talks stressed peaceful intent and strong ties with Australasia.
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Auckland
Sperry
Rotorua
Thermal
New Zealand
Ward
Tikitere
Admiral Sperry
Preparation in Japan for Arrival of American Fleet
Tokio August 12 government staff prepare for the arrival of the American battleship fleet on October 17. A $500,000 welcome is planned with silver souvenirs for every officer and man. Admiral Ito says the visit will draw nations closer and benefit both navies. The harbor will host a 209000 ton fleet of modern ships.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Viscount Ito
Sen
Japan
Jamaica Residents Back Hughes Renomination Petition
John N. Booth leads a Jamaica Citizens Association petition urging Governor Charles E. Hughes renomination. Signed by Republicans in Queens Fourth Ward, the document asks delegates to vote for Hughes to boost New York electoral support for the GOP ticket. Notables include John B. Fleury Dr. Henry M. Auger and Col. William F. Cagewell among others.
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John N. Booth
Jamaica Citizens’ Association
Hughes
Fourth Ward
Borough of
Queens
City of New York
Charles E. Hughes
John B. Fleury
Henry M. Auger
H. C. Pattingill
William F. Cagewell
Richard W. Higbie
William D. Liewelman
Willet C. Durland
Alfred J. Eno
Cummins Opens Gubernatorial Bid For Allison Seat
Des Moines Aug 12 Governor A B Cummins issued a statement on the Allison succession noting the death raises important questions he must decide as governor not as a candidate. He seeks help from friends and foes but will act on his own when the time comes, prioritizing good government and the people’s welfare before party interests.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
United States
William B. Allison
Allison
Pennsylvania Railroad Summer Excursions Open to Many Resorts
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes its Summer Excursion tickets for trips from the British Dominions to the Canadian Rockies and from northwestern Canada to the upper South. Short trips to Asbury Park Ocean Grove Long Branch Atlantic City Cape May and other New Jersey shore points are offered. Tickets and rates are available from ticket agents.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
British Dominions
Canadian Rockies
Canada
Upper South
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
New Jersey Seacoast
Atlantic City
Cape May
South Jersey Shore
Japanese admiral downplays American sailors strike talk
Admiral Ito dismissed reports of American sailors planning to strike in Japanese waters as unlikely and not crediting them here. He warned against judging the West by Eastern standards and urged restraint in criticism even if such reports were true.
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Japan
Europe
Admiral Ito
Four feat of seamanship by American fleet
The Times reports from Auckland that the American battleship fleet shows exceptional discipline and unity. Only twice did a ship fall out of line briefly since leaving San Francisco, with gaps of about 250 yards, and the fleet arrived in better condition than at departure.
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Auckland
W. A. Prickett
Savage Club
Sperry
Culgoa
Brisbane
Glacier
Ajax
Relief
London
The
Times
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Victorian Parliament Welcomes American Battle Fleet
Both houses passed unanimous resolutions welcoming the American battleship fleet to Australian waters. Speakers emphasized Anglo American friendship and one member claimed the visit ensures Pacific control for the white race.
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Melbourne
Australian
Great Britain
United States
Pacific
Out Goes F. J. Lantry From Tammany Hall Speech
Murphy at Tammany executive meeting denounces Francis J. Lantry removing him from the organization. Harrington positioned as Lantry replacement while committee works toward primaries and conventions with resolutions praising Bryan and Denver platform amid unity claims.
Wreckersham Leads Alaska Delegate Race
Juneau Alaska Aug 12 Indications are that James Wreckersham of Fairbanks independent candidate for delegate in Congress to succeed Thomas Cale was successful in yesterday's election J W Carson of Nome Republican is second and John Ronan Democrat third Final figures show Wreckersham 628 Corson 3 Ronan 224
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Juneau
Alaska
James Wreckersham
Fairbanks
Congress
Thomas Cale
J. W. Carson
Nome
John Ronan
Wryckersham
Corson
Ronan
Republican Ticket Named at Texas Convention
Dallas August 12 The Republican State Convention named a full state ticket and platform and announced a sweeping campaign through September 1 Colonel J L Simpson of Dallas a Confederate veteran was nominated for Governor The platform endorses the national platform and nominees and opposes the guarantee of bank deposits and prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
J. L. Simpson
Republicans Split in Tennessee
Nashville August 12 George N Tillman of Davidson County was nominated for Governor by acclamation by the Evans faction of the Republican party A platform adopted includes a plank for state prohibition by extending the four mile law There are now two Republican tickets in Tennessee.
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Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn
George N. Tillman
Davidson County
Evans
Republican Party
Wrights New Record Long Flight At Le Mans
Wilbur Wright, American aeronaut, circled the Le Mans field five times in 6 minutes 56 4 5 seconds, reaching ninety feet. Spectators included Miss Anne Morgan and Miss Elizabeth Marbury. To ease crowds, experiments will be at daybreak. Wright seeks larger grounds for extended flights.
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le Mans
Wilbur Wright
Americcan
Wright
Age Club
Department of the Sarthe
Anne Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Elizabeth Marbury
New York
Paris
Airship Accident Halts Fort Myer Test Flight
Captain Baldwin and Mr. Curtiss repaired a broken wire during an official speed trial of the military airship at Fort Myer. A partial engine failure forced a landing in a cornfield, with Curtiss resuming work and the final mile completed in four minutes. Major Moseley of the Royal Engineers attended.
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Washington
Thomas
Baldwin
Army Board
Fort Myer
Curtiss
Mr. Curtiss
Signal Corps
Cretchy
Marine Corps
Falls Church
Captain Baldwin
Myer
Fort
E. N. Moseley
Royal Engineer British Army
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Erick Greiner
J. Sloat
G. J. Smith
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John Raines
New York State Senate
John Mitchell
National Civic Federation
Ralph M. Easley
New York State
United Mine Workers
Samuel Gompers
Mitchell
Easley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Board of Mediation
Kelsey
Massachusetts
Hitchcock
Duncan
Bricklayers’ Union
Federation of Labor
Cleveland
William H. Taft
Jersey
Young Voters
Taft Club
Florida
Ellerslie
North Island
Orphans’ Club
Lord Plunket
Queensland
Lord Chelmsford
America
Australasia
Ito
Jamaica
Cummins Issues
Bulletin
Victoria
Fleet
F. J. Lantry
Texas
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