Hughes Support Grows as County Cites Plan to Back Hughes
The Work County Committee moves amid county meetings and conven tions planning delegates to state and national gatherings. Senators Saxe and Page say Hughes gains strength, predicting a wider backing beyond the state and signaling a possible shift away from Taft. The Fulton Hamilton and Saratoga County events set dates for February 1 and nearby days to select delegates and county officers.
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Vention
Hughes
Senate
Brackett
Saratoga County
Saxe
Travis
Brooklyn
Governor Hughes Letter Divides West Side Republicans
Governor Hughes's letter to James Lehmaier was read at a West Side Republican Club meeting in New York. The club discussed the nomination, with leader Harry W. Mack proposing a resolution endorsing Hughes for the Presidency. Members expect a February vote as the club awaits further public statements from Hughes.
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Lehmaier
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Broadway
Minghes
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15Th Assembly
New-York Tribune Thes
Albany
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Sher
Boy Struck by Car. Chauffeur Detained
Eight year old Benjamin Freibaum was hit by an auto driven by Peter Curran of 140 West 634 Street on Seventh Avenue and 49th Street. Freibaum was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition with fractured ribs and internal injuries. Police say the car matches a machine owned by James Brady, president of the Herkimer County Light and Power Company, and Curran was unable to name his employer before being caught by Joseph Palmer.
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Weet
Benjamin Fretbaum
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49Th Street
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N. Y
Po-Lce
James ©. Brady
Herkimer County Light and Power Company
Young Freibaum
West 40Th Street
Curran
Joseph Palmer
Clark Nominates Bryan as Democrats Cheer
Washington notes on January 21 shows Rep Clark of Missouri praising William Jennings Bryan and Democrats cheering as he says the Democrats will nominate Bryan in July. Republicans counter with Cannon in June, sparking floor clashes and partisan cheers amid voting on ethics and gift amendments. The Randell gift rule fail followed a chaotic session as members rushed to the floor.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House of Representatives
William Jennings Bryan
House
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Payne
New York
Representative Boutell
Ilinois
Cannon
Boutell
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Randell
Texas
Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Moon
Bryan Defeated Forecast By Grosvenor On Bryan’s Bid
The Tribune reports General Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio predicting William Jennings Bryan will win at most 166 electoral votes while the Republican nominee would defeat him. He asserts Bryan cannot become president and likens the Democratic Party to past missteps, echoing Grant’s warning. The veteran ex-congressman doubts Bryan’s chances and stands by the forecast.
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Reblican Party
New York
James & Lehmaier
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Bryan
Charles H. Grosvenor
Congress
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Grant
Bryan politics stir Kentucky race and Democrats split
Washington reports discontent among Bryan backers as anti Bryan forces gain ground in the Capitol. Henry Watterson criticizes Bryan’s Kentucky visit plan to back Beckham for the Senate and warns it could push Kentucky toward the Republicans and widen party rifts. Marie Henry notes Bryan’s actions alienate many voters and risk electoral defeat.
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Washington
Bryan
Capitol
Henry Watterson
Florida
Kentucky
Senate
Beckham
Watterson
Marie Hienry
Taft Men Seek Supreme Court Test Of Primary Law
Columbus case filed by Taft leaders aims to test Bronson primary election law in the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Bigger had affirmed the law in Common Pleas. moving directly to the Supreme Court could affect timing ahead of state primaries. Arguments on advancing the hearing are set for Wednesday.
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Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Bronson
Taft
T. M. Bigger
Supreme Court
Bigger
Allen County
Senator Foraker
Bryan in Kentucky urging Beckham for U S Senator
Frankfort Kentucky January 21 W J Bryan spoke to the Democratic legislators urging the election of former Governor Beckham as U S Senator. He argued for Democratic reform, criticized corporate influence, and urged laws against watered stock. Bryan said he may run but would support the Democratic standard bearer to secure a Democratic Senate and House.
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W. J. Bryan
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United States
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Goebel
Kentucky
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Washington
White House
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Wheeler Campbell
Roosevelt
Democrats Face Deadline in Choosing Campaign Chairman
Washington January 21 Northern Democrats in the Congressional Campaign Committee held a meeting to choose a chairman with no decision reached. Five of twelve backed Ryan New York, five supported Lloyd Missouri, two remained noncommittal. A follow up meeting is planned next Thursday with a Northern man likely to win if agreement is reached. otherwise Flood Virginia could secure the post.
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Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Representative Lloyd
Missouri
Representative Ryan
New York
Lloyd
Representative Flood
Virginia
Governor Folk Accepts Invitation to New York Dinner
By Telegraph to The Tribune from St. Louis January 21 Governor Folk accepts an invitation to attend the anti Bryan dinner in New York.
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Tribune
J St. Louis
Folk
New York
Haywood Opens Socialist Campaign Across New Jersey Tour
William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners began preparations for a Socialist party campaign this fall. He plans a Chicago nomination convention in April, spoke in Perth Amboy, and scheduled stops in Jersey City and Hoboken before leaving for the United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis. He suggested Debs might support him, and would back Debs if he were renominated.
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Western Federation of Miners
Socialist Party
Chicago
Haywood
Perth Amboy
Jersey City
Hoboken
New York
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Hin
Bryan Foes Cancel Conference on Bryan Nomination
Sherman M Craiger canceled a planned Democratic tea conference at the Waldorf Astoria aimed at uniting anti Bryan factions. Ex Justice Morgan J OBrien Lieutenant Governor Chanler and Civic Forum official Craiger cited premature publicity and timing with the national convention far off as reasons. Craiger, former Maryland political activist, resides on East 49th street and remains connected to Democratic circles.
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William J. Bryan
Waldorf-Astoria
Sherman M. Craiger
Bryan
the Tribune
Craiger
Morgan J. O’brien
Chanler
Democratic Party
Crifica
Justice O'Brien
The
Civic Forum
Maryland
East 49Th Street
Editors urged to request press seats at Republican Convention
Indianapolis January 21 The Republican National Committee chairman said editors should apply for seats in the press section. Space is limited and will go to newspapers providing full telegraphic reports. Applications should be sent to Maurice Splain at 48 Post Building Washington.
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Indianapolis
New
Republican National Committee
Maurice Splain
Post
Washington
Republican call in Pennsylvania sets April 29 convention
Philadelphia Jan 21 The Republican State Committee through Chairman Wesley R Andrews announced the state convention will meet in Harrisburg on April 29 to nominate a candidate for judge of the Superior Court select thirty four Presidential Electors and elect four delegates at large and four alternates to the national convention
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Philadelphia
Republican State Committee
Wesley R. Andrews
Harrisburg
Rate Decision Ambiguity Nets Railroad Reach
Pittsburg lawyers debate whether the Supreme Court ruling on the two cent fare applies to all state railroads or only to the Pennsylvania Railroad. PRR argued its charter allows three cents per mile. no other lines have similar contracts. Attorneys for roads and state study the implications.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania
Wetmore Elected Senator on First Ballot in Rhode Island
Providence January 21 George Peabody Wetmore of Newport former United States Senator was elected to the U S Senate on the first ballot in both General Assembly chambers receiving 68 votes. Goddard 36 Colt 5 in total. Senate Wetmore 26 Goddard 10 Colt 3 House Wetmore 42 Goddard 26 Colt 2 Tomorrow joint session to cast the final ballot.
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George Peabody Wetmore
Newport
United States
Senate
General Assembly
Robert H. J. Goddard
Samuel P. Colt
Bristol
Wetmore
Goddard
Colt
House
George Peabody Wetmore Early Biographical Outline
George Peabody Wetmore, in his sixty second year, born in London during his parents' abroad trip, hails from old New England lines. Son of a China trade fortune and close with bankers, he studied at Yale 1867 and Columbia Law. He traveled abroad, served as presidential elector in 18, 84, and 18, and held Rhode Island governor from 1887 to 1889, later becoming U S Senator in 18 and re-elected in 1900.
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George Peabody Wetmore
London
New England
George Peabody
Yale
Columbia Law School
Rhode Island
United States
Williams Elected U S Senator as Noel Inaugurated
Jackson Mississippi January 21 1910 Congressman John Sharp Williams elected to the United States Senate to replace the late H D Money term ends March 4 1911. Tomorrow a joint session will ratify the election Edmond F Noel inaugurated as Mississippi Governor in a large crowd his speech lasting twelve minutes. Williams born in Memphis Tennessee educated at Kentucky Military Institute University of the South University of Virginia and Heidelberg law practice in Memphis Yazoo City cotton planter and longtime Democratic Representative and minority leader in Congress.
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Miss
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
United States Senate
H. D. Money
Edmond F. Noel
Noel
Memphis
Shiloh
Yazoo County
Kentucky Military Institute
University of the South
University of Virginia
University of Heidelberg
Yazoo City
Fears He Is Marked for Death in Shrewsbury Farmhouse
Henry T Harrington, a wealthy Shrewsbury farmer, barricades his home with sons, armed guards and loaded shotguns after a series of violent incidents. Earlier July 31 a drunken automobilist stabbed him. July 5 his son George was shot in the neck. his employer Harry Lanton was choked and left for dead, found in his wagon.
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the Tribune
Worcester
Mass
Henry T. Harrington
Shrewsbury
George
Harry Lanton
William
Hughes Boom Growing in New York Republican Support
Washington reports that Governor Hughes gains strength as New York Republicans rally. Representative Fairchild and ex-Representative Douglas say local clubs swing to Hughes, with invitations to Hughes banquets signaling solid state support ahead of the convention. They forecast a strong delegation vote for Hughes.
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New York
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Hughes
Fairchild
New York Congress
Douglas
White House
Republican Club
Hughes Favorite Wins Postal Card Canvass in 29th District
In the 2th Assembly District Republican canvass among enrolled Republicans for the presidential nominee Hughes led Taft by about two to one as first choices. 3,357 postcards were mailed. 105 returned. Hughes 599 Taft 319 Root 57 Foraker 23 Carmon 11 Roosevelt 3 Cortelyou 3 Knox 1 Morgan 1 Low 1. Second choice favored Taft 293 Hughes 187 Root 150 Cortelyou 73 Cannon 38 Foraker 23 Fairbanks 17 Knox 16. The committee led by John Henry Hammond sent a signed card and required name and address to prevent fraud.
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Taft
Root
Foraker
Carmon
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Fairbanks
Knox
J. P. Morgan
Post Office Department
Cannon
Sir
Seth Low
Otto T. Bannard
Marcus M. Marks
John Henry Hammond
Missouri Pacific Bonds Barred by Cash Dividend Rule
Albany reports that the State Banking Department and Attorney General ruled dividends for railroad bonds must be in cash. Missouri Pacific Railway bonds, once legal investments for savings banks, ceased to qualify after a year without paying cash dividends of at least four percent on all outstanding capital stock.
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Missouri Pacific
Albany
Williams
State Banking Department
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
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