West Virginia Gop split over Swisher Scherr faceoff
Delegates and state leaders push for a primary between C W Swisher and Scherr while accusing Elkins and Beott loyalists of controlling the machine. Swisher vows to oppose Scherr, asserting only five thousand GOP votes can be polled. Taft notes Missouri Hadley’s gubernatorial bid and letters urging acceptance.
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Bobert
E. M. Grant
George C. Meits
Grant
C. W.swisher
Swisher
West Virginia
Scherr
Ewisher
State Committee
West Virgina
Elkins and Beott
Messrs. Elkins
Scott
Taft
Missouri
Albert Hadley
Hadley
Hitchcock in Chicago Heads Republican National Committee
Western headquarters for the Republican National Committee opens at noon in Chicago Harvester Building with Chairman Hitchcock arriving from Hot Springs. He plans West bureau appointments, meets with Lowden Rosewater Borah and Nage, and outlines duties for Hayward during Hitchcock’s absence. He departs for Utica after the opening and will engage New England leaders in Boston on August 20.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Gitchcock
Hot Springs
Taft
Harvester
Hitchcock
West
East
Frank C. Lowden
Victor Rosewater
Senator Borah
Charles Nage
Hayward
Nebraska
Utica
Boston
New York
Wright to visit Taft in Hot Springs weekend talks
Washington Aug 4 Secretary Wright of the War Department left for Hot Springs to confer with former Secretary Taft on department questions and the political situation. It is not determined if he will actively campaign, but it is possible. Manuel Quezon, Philippine Assembly member, also headed to Hot Springs to call on Judge Taft.
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Washington
Wright
War Department
Hot Springs
Taft
Manuel Queson
Philippine Assembly
Gay
Arm Strong says he will not seek renomination
Rochester reports Senator William A. Arm Strong of Monroe announced he would not run again for State Senate. He stated he has no expectation of a nomination and no interest in the state political situation this fall.
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Rochester
William A. ArmStrong
Monroe
Senate
Justice White Orders Independence League Nomination Notice
Supreme Court Justice White directed Elections Commissioner Hmerson to accept a nomination notice by the Independence League or show cause why not. The notice mirrors the August 5 filing, with League replacing party, and remains under consideration as to acceptance.
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Buffalo
Supreme Court
White
Hmerson
Independence League
League
Somerson
Rol
A Characteristic Pose on the Golf Links
A photograph credited to David B. Emons captures a golfer in a distinctive stance on the course. The image emphasizes form and focus, highlighting the poised moment before a swing.
Rochester to Host Democratic State Convention on Sept Fifteenth
A brief Rochester meeting of the Democratic State Committee approved holding the convention in Rochester on September 15. The group endorsed Bryan and Kern and the Denver platform, with leaders Conners and Murphy controlling the process amid factional tensions and speculation on gubernatorial picks.
Campaign Appeal From Republican State Committee Chairman
Timothy L. Woodruff announces the first fundraising appeal for a vigorous New York campaign this fall to support the Republican electoral ticket. He urges business leaders to contribute, noting heavy expected expenses and the need to inform voters about issues, with checks made payable to George J. Smith at 43 West sath Street New York City. The chairman spent the day in Brooklyn gauging Kings County sentiment but offered no details.
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Democratic State Committee
Hotel Victoria
Fingey
Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Rochester
Tribune
Bryan
Kern
Upstate
Murphy
Patrick Henry McCarren
Brooklyn
Conrad Hasenflug
Connors
McCarren
State Committee
Victoria
Albany
Broadway
1St Street
Charlies F. Murphy
Hoffman House
Buffalo
Columbia
John Wavel
Cortland
E. R. Perkins
Dutchess
George V. van Valkenburgh
Greene
A. D. Morgan
Frank B. Munson
Herkimer
George R. Var Namee
Jefferson
Howard T. Mosher
Monroe
Philip J. Christ
Nassau
D. M. Warner
Ontario
George F. Ketcham
Orange
Asbury Townsend
Putnam
B. W. Stryker
Rensselaer
Charles J. McCormick
Richmond
John H. Burke
Saratoga
James (. McDonald
Schenectady
B. F. Empie
Schoharie
F. E. Wixson
Schuyler
George W. Peck
Steuben
Lewis W. Korn
Suffolk
William M. Cameron
Warren
Winfield
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
New York
Woodruff
New York State
Taft
Sherman
George J. Smith
West Sath Street
New York City
Hughes
Kings County
Typo s fail to indorse Bryan at union convention
Boston August 14 A resolution by the International Typographical Union indorsing the Democratic platform and candidates was debated at the fifty fourth annual convention. It was withdrawn at the president’s request to avoid a defeat that would imply the union “threw down Bryan.” Sam uel Gompers was praised by Estey of Paterson while urging Independence party support. Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot spoke on conservation and praised President Roosevelt.
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Boston
International Typographical Union
Democratic National
Union
Bryan
Estey
Paterson
N. J
Samuel Gompers
Quiet Day at Fairview in Lincoln Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Aug 14 The day at Fairview was quiet as weather threatened visitors. W J Conners of New York predicted Bryan would carry the state and the Democratic National Committee sent thirty speakers nationwide. Bryan plans focus on Ohio for upcoming speaking tour. Chicago Aug 14 the DNC called for Democratic clubs in every precinct to aid Bryan and Mack delays Eastern return with New York HQ likely opening Sept 1.
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Edgerton
Rochester
W. A. Huppuch
Saratoga
W. Caryl Ely
Buffalo
International Traction Company
Thomas B. Heffernan
Chautauqua County
Conners
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Conners
New York
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Fairview
Ohio
United States
Mack
Okuma's Urgent Warning Sparks Japan US Tensions
Tokyo dispatches quote Count Okuma attributing US naval expansion to Japan's rise, provoking anti Japanese sentiment in America and prompting editorial calls for an American Chinese alliance. Japanese officials and editors view the remarks as misinterpreted and stress desire for friendly ties with the United States.
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Tokio
New York
London
Okuma
United States
Japan
America
Wu Ting-fang
Yokohama
Count Okuma
Roosevelt
Hobson
President Roosevelt
Hochi
Pacific
Count Obuma
Minister Wu Denies Interview On China US Alliance
Washington reports that Chinese Minister Wu denied giving any interview about a potential China United States alliance. He said he could not express personal opinions on international matters as a diplomat and asked for a public denial of the claim.
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Washington
Tokio
New York
China
United States
Orders 10 000 Miners Out In Indiana Fields
Terre Haute Ind Aug 14 After a circular by the coal mine operators association instructing owners to discontinue the check off system the executive board of the United Mine Workers decided this afternoon to call a suspension of work in the Indiana bituminous coal fields. As a result ten thousand men will quit work tomorrow. The owners refuse to collect the dues and assessments of the men out of their wages.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Coal Mine Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Police officer killed on New Orleans train after knife attack
John J. Carroll, veteran New Orleans detective, died after a stabbing on a Louisville & Nashville train station dining car. A Black cook, Frank Barroldsford, was fatally wounded in the incident after an ensuing pursuit through the drawing room car. Passengers shouted requests for mob action as police contained the scene.
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New Orleans
John J. Carroll
Frank Barroldsford
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Carroll
French Tariff Treaty Talks Advance Between Nations
Paris reports reveal the American Tariff Commission led by James B Reynolds has reached late stages of work with the French panel. Both sides study exporters' complaints and tariff relations, aiming for a future formal treaty contingent on American tariff reforms. Key asks include easing cattle and meat imports to France and promoting American wheat flour exports. The talks also cover customs procedures and valuation methods for France's porcelain, laces, and silks, while U S pure food law enforcement faces scrutiny.
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Paris
James B. Reynolds
the Treasury
Associated Press
America
France
United States
Frances
Turkish Legation to Become Embassy in Washington
Constantinople Aug 14 reports the Turkish government will raise its Washington legation to an embassy with Hussein Kiam Bey as the first ambassador. He now serves as Turkish Minister at Bucharest. The Times in London says Peter Pacha, former commander of the Bagdad army corps, is likely to be Turkey’s ambassador to Washington.
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Constantinople
Theoo Yernment
Washington
Hussein Kiazim Bey
Bucharest
Turkey
London
the Times
Perter Pacha
Bagad
Cholera Threat in St Petersburg Reported
Cholera fears rise in St Petersburg with 216 deaths in the first five days of the week and 175 last week. Health officials order rapid reporting of arrivals from the provinces for quarantine and boost water safety in factory districts. Spread noted in Nijni Novgorod and Kazan districts with four cases and one death.
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St. Petersburg
Department of Health
St Petersburg
Nijni Novgorod
Kazan
Stavropol
Black Sea
American Named Moissant Wins Honduran Banking Concession
In San Salvador Aug 14 a Tegucigalpa dispatch reports Alfred Moissant, an American resident and former president of the National Bank of Salvador, received a banking concession. His brother George, also held on rebel aiding charges with assets seized, was released on bail after diplomatic efforts by Washington to secure their freedom and estate embargo removal.
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San Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Alfred Moissant
National Bank of
Salvador
Alfred
George Moissant
State Department
Washington
Three Naval Officers Build Superior Wireless Telephone
Paris reports that three naval officers have created a wireless telephone superior to any existing. They claim to have established communication between Paris and Dieppe, a distance of about 150 kilometers.
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Paris
The
Matin
Dieppe
Suffren Loses Propeller During Gulf Maneuvers
Toulon Aug 14 The French battleship Suffren lost her starboard propeller and part of the shaft while taking part in maneuvers in the Gulf of Jouan between Cannes and Antibes.
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Toulon
Gulf of Jouan
Cannes
Antibes
Suffren
Berlin tests Parseval airship in two hour flight
Berlin witnesses the Parseval dirigible balloon soar for two hours forty five minutes with starts and landings at Tegel field. Maneuvers occurred at altitudes from six to one thousand six feet as the airship demonstrated stability and responsive control under moderate wind.
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Berlin
Tegel
Two Dead and Six Injured in Balloon Blast at Exhibition
London reports two killed and six injured when an envelope fire exploded during preparations for an ascent. Captain Lovelace of the New York Aer Club owned the balloon. Miss Hill, 18, secretary to Lovelace, was among the dead, burned to ash. The accident likely started from a lit match.
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London
Lovelace
New York
Aer Club
Miss Hill
Thomas P. Lovelace
New York Harbor
Israel Ludlow
Aero Club of America
Grand Central Palce
Jamestown
Grand Central Palace
Knabenshue
Ohio Aeronaut
Glen H. Curtiss
Panama
Philadelphia
Julian P. Thomas
Baldwin Speed Trial At Fort Myer For Airship Endurance
Washington Aug. 14 Captain Baldwin today completed a speed trial for his dirigible balloon as part of the endurance requirements. He flew 2 1/16 miles to a Cherry Dale Va course and returned, finishing the first leg in 15 minutes, with an estimated average of about 16.5 mph. A second attempt followed, the ship returning in under seven minutes, with the overall time subject to board review. Officials expect Baldwin’s average near 19 mph, short of the 20 mph contract standard.
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Washington
Baildwin
Baldwir
Cherrydale
Tsore
Fort Myer
Board of Officers
Baldwin
t@ government
Farman Saves His Airship Before Departure
Henry Farman arrived before daylight at Brighton Beach and stayed up all Thursday night with two friends to watch his aeroplane. He settled a tentmaker bill and learned other creditors might place liens. The craft was loaded for shipment to France on a New York steamer at 10 a.m. The incident took place near Hotel Astor and West 4th Street.
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Brighton Beach
France
Henry Parman
New York
Hotel Astor
Farman
Aeroplane Company
West 4Th Street
Wright Plans $50,000 Le Mans Flight Challenge
Wright announces intent to compete for a £50,000 prize offered by a London paper for an airplane flight from London to ter after completing business in France. He will use his current aircraft in the challenge near Le Mans on August 11.
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Wright
le Mans
London
Ter
France
Wright Fixing Plane After Le Mans Crash
Wilbur Wright, aeroplane inventor, is repairing the damaged machine at Le Mans. He says parts need not cause delay and flight may resume early next week.
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MR. Wright
le Mans
Wilbur Wright
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