Senate debates scope of investigation and naval reform
The session adjourned with senator Tillman pressing for witnesses in the Brownson case while others argued over how far the inquiry should proceed. The Hale bill imposes Navy Bureau authority, limits permanent boards, and details midshipman appointments, retirements, and pay raises for Navy and Marine personnel. A hospital ship Relief is to be commissioned as a naval auxiliary, crewed by civilians, with funding reportedly scarce.
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Brownson
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Staff Corps
The
Neve
Star of
Army
Navy
Naval Academy
Marine Corps
Navy and Marine Co
Marine Co
John P. Merrell
Naval War College At
Newport
Army and Navy Joint Board
United States
Joint Board
Admiral Merrell
Admiral Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Charles F. Stokes
Movement to sidetrack Bryan to make way for Johnson
Telegraph report from St. Louis notes that Harry E. Insley and Samuel Dutton discussed plans to sidetrack William Jennings Bryan at a Chicago meeting in the Auditorium Annex, aiming to favor Governor Johnson of Minnesota. Insley departs for French Lick to meet Tom Taggart.
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The
Tribune
St. Louis
Jan
Harry E. Insley
Democratic Club of
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Auditorium
Chicago
Insley
Samuel Dutton
French Lick
Ind
Tom" Taggart
Probation Commission seeks salary expansion for officers
The State Probation Commission decided to ask the Legislature to amend the law creating the commission so boards of supervisors can provide salaries for probation officers in the Supreme and County courts. Currently salaries exist only for officers attached to city courts. The commission will visit Buffalo tomorrow and Saturday, invited by Judge Nash, to discuss juvenile probation suggestions.
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Albany
Jan
State Probation Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Buffalo
Nash
Mob lynches stranger during staged Black Show in Pine Level
A Selma dispatch reports a Black mob in Pine Level killing a stranger who claimed to be an advance agent for a "Big Show" and lured Black residents to attend a solo performance. The incident ends with the mob's fatal action.
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Thariotte
Selma
WN. C
Anti Hughes Coup Threat in Brooklyn Republican Meeting
A Republican clash brews as Brooklyn Kings County General Committee faces a Tuesday meeting where a plan to back Hughes for President and ignore Roosevelt may be shelved. Key figures warn against signaling support while others anticipate a hot, factional debate.
Hughes Needs Leader Says Senator Saxe
Senator Martin Saxe says the Hughes movement in New York lacks a leader and doubts Senator Page can guide it. He credits Governor Roosevelt with broad GOP appeal and possible 100000 margin if he runs for President, but warns the governor will not seek the nomination or campaign actively. Saxe cites uncertain leadership and lingering Hughes sentiment across districts amid county committee maneuvers.
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Low
Roosevelt
New York
Charles &. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Martin Saxe
Hughes
Saxe
Page
Mr. Saxe
Hearst
Albany
Mack
Senator Page
Odell
Parsons
New Hampshire Taft Association forms in Concord
About 150 Republicans from across New Hampshire formed the Taft Association in Concord with ex Governor Frank W Rollins as president. Letters from U S Senators Gallinger Burnham and Congressmen Currier Sulloway voiced opposition to pledging support for any candidate. The group endorsed Taft and pledged membership while rejecting plans to alter New Hampshire’s delegation at Washington and kept unpledged delegates as the custom for the state.
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Hughes
Terrace Garden
Chicago
Frank Hendrick
Bainbridge Colby
Concord
N. H
Taft Association of
New Hampshire
Frank W. Rollins
United States
Gallinger
Burnham
Currier
Sulloway
Taft
Association
Washington
Rollins
Taft Backed by State Committee Convention Set in Omaha
Lincoln Neb Jan 9 The Republican State Committee chose Omaha March 11 for the state convention and adopted a resolution endorsing William H Taft for the presidential nomination.
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Lincoln
Neb
Republican State Committee
Omaha
William H. Taft
Taft Endorsed for President by District GOP Committee
In Toledo on January 11, during a meeting of the district Republican Committee of the 60th Congress, William H. Taft was unanimously endorsed for President. The group also decided to nominate a Congressional candidate by direct primary on February 11.
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Toledo
Jan
Congress District
Republican Committee
William H. Taft
Congress
Foraker moves to name new county central committee
Foraker leaders circulated petitions to convene a mass county Republican convention to name a new county central committee. The committee is expected to order primaries by wards and precincts, challenging Taft forces expected to contest.
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Tribune
Cleveland
Jan
Ohio
Foraker
Election Board
Taft
Morton Sees Hughes on Insurance Law Changes
Albany dispatch reports Paul Morton, president of Equitable Life and former Navy secretary, met Gov. Hughes about insurance laws and Armstrong-law amendments. Morton noted general discussion and potential changes, without outlining specifics, while Hughes seeks experience-backed reforms. Also noted are four proposed reforms: reserve, dividend distribution, spending limits to gain new business, and annual new business cap. A bill to bar jurors with insurance company interests was introduced by Assemblyman White.
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Tribune
Albany
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Navy
Hughes
Morton
Chicago
Armstrong
Insurance Department
Assemblyman White
Westchester
Proposed Labor Laws for New York City Transit and Employers
Albany reports the State Workingmen's Federation will push a broad labor program this session. Key aims include ten days paid vacation for per diem city workers, licensing for motormen conductors and steam engineers, air or electric brakes on eight wheeled streetcars, and higher employer liability with weekly railroad worker payments. The plan also seeks a constitutional amendment to hold employers liable for unsanitary conditions. Thomas D. Fitzgerald leads the federation's legislative efforts.
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Tribune
Albany
Knickerbocker
Flig
State Workingmen’s Federation
New York
McClellan
Hughes
New York City
Brooklyn
Thomas D. Fitzgerald
The
State Workingmens Federation
Albany Plans to Create 8th NY City Regiment
Albany announces Governor Hughes approves Major General Roe’s recommendation to muster an additional company into the Sth Battalion of New York City, forming a regiment. The Sth, now seven companies, was reduced to a battalion last year. Possible law would align the Guard with the regular army, making the Sth and 9th Infantry regiments heavy artillery in Coast Artillery. Governor’s approval requires enactment. Also, Squadron C of Brooklyn to be reorganized by adding two troops, designating Troops 7 and 8, formed from Troops 5 and 6.
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Albany
Nelson H. Henry
Hughes
Charles F. Roe
National Guard
Sth
New York City
Higgins
Henry
Wainwright
State National Guard
Regular Army
9Th Infantry
13Th
Brooklyn
Coast Artillery Corps
Roe
Squadron C
Tuberculosis Campaign Meeting Planned in Albany
Albany Jan 9 An important meeting to aid the state campaign for tuberculosis prevention organized by the State Charities Aid Association with the State Department of Health will be held Monday evening January 27 Joseph H Choate will preside Governor Hughes will be principal speaker Also scheduled are Dr William H Welch Dr Eugene H Porter Homer Folks and George F Canfield with brief addresses by Lieutenant Governor Chandler Speaker James W Wadsworth Jr and Senator William W Armstrong depending on legislative action
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State Charities Aid Association
State Department of Health
Joseph H. Choate
Hughes
William H. Welch
Johns Hopkins University
Eugene H. Porter
Homer Folks
George F. Canfield
Chanler
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Wiliam W. Armstrong
Senate Finance Committee
Garfield Accepts Chairmanship For State Convention
Walter F. Brown of the Republican State Committee received a letter from James R. Garfield in Washington accepting the temporary chairmanship of the Ohio Republican State Convention to be held in Columbus on March 3 and 4. R M Switzer of Gallipolis also accepted the temporary secretaryship.
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Toledo
Walter F. Brown
Republican State Committee
James R. Garfield
Washington
Columbus
R. M. Switzer
Gallipolis
Opening of Brooklyn Subway Extends City Reach Under River
The Brooklyn extension of the East River subway proves a triumph with smooth operation, minimal delays, and crowds flocking to ride under the river. Officials report 95,000 riders in the first 24 hours, with 2,500 Wall Street, 2,000 Fulton, and 2,000 John Street tickets sold by six.
Fall 1907 shirt stock at three Broadway stores
A brief notice describes a sale of assorted shirts including 2520 colored dress shirts and 3660 neglige shirts for the Fall of 1907. Most are $2 quality with the rest $1.50, priced at 95e. Locations listed are Warren Street, 13th Street, and Gand Street near Broadway.
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Broadway
Warren St
13Th St
Gand St
Subway Tube Key to Faster Borough Hall Commute
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company increased car numbers at Borough Hall to handle a growing crowd as the new subway gains routine running. Trains from Bowling Green to Borough Hall ran in four minutes or less yesterday, with City Hall to Borough Hall likely under eight minutes in rush hours once through trains run 24 hours. Previous bridge time from Manhattan to Borough Hall was about twelve minutes, longer during rush hours. Officials anticipate additional facilities and through trains will shave minutes off once the Manhattan terminal is completed and services stabilize. The tempo depends on broader transportation improvements feeding Brooklyn lines from Borough Hall.
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Stéphen M. Griswold
Society of Old Brooklynites
Frank Bailey
Alexander E. Orr
August Belmont
Brooklyn
Brooklyn League
Hamilton Club
Bowling Green
Borough Hall
Manhattan
East River
Interborough
Fulton Street
Wall Street
Fulton
John Street
Lenox Avenue
Bowling Green Station
Brooklyn Bridge
Yesternight
Bridge
Martha
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Borough Hail
City Hall
Borough
Manhattan Terminal
Princeton Annual Report Highlights Endowment Gifts
Princeton University trustees hear treasurer report showing receipts 82 0677 and disbursements 6 64 with a net balance of 52 575. Gifts total 24 9335 and a 25 000 bequest from the late Professor S Stanhope Orris for scholarships. President Wilson praises the preceptorial system.
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Princeton
N. J
Board of Trustees
Princeton University
S. Stanhope Orris
Wilson
Parsons Back From Washington Returns to Discuss Hughes Boom
Representative Herbert Parsons, president of the Republican County Committee, arrives home to consult district leaders and answer letters. He will be at the county committee HQ today and part of tomorrow, with plans to return to Washington Saturday. The Hughes resolution fate remains noncommittal, as the meeting in Lyric Hall near 41st Street approaches.
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Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Washington
Parsons
County Committee
Hughes
Lyric Hall
Sixth Avenue
41St Street
Shaw Loses Iowa Contest as Faction Takes Control
Des Moines dispatch reports the progressive Republicans in Iowa seized the state central committee from standpatters, paving the way for Governor Cummins to lead the state delegation to the national convention. The Shaw bid for state convention chair was withdrawn amid opposition, dimming his chances for the Iowa delegation, which is aligned with Taft.
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Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
Republican Party
State Central Committee
Cummins
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
Lowa
Taft
Miners Enlist in the Army from Monongah District
Columbus reports miners from the Monongah disaster area and other mining districts are enlisting at the barracks. Captain Youngs notes the miners are flocking into the service.
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Columbus
Ohio
Monongah
W. Va
Youngs
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