Republicans weigh endorsing Governor Hughes in county vote
Predictions claim President Parsons will back public sentiment for an endorsement. John Henry Hammond of the 20th district says the Republican County Committee should endorse the Governor, citing a district postal card canvass showing Hughes leading Taft 599 to 319 for first choice and 293 to 184 for second choice with Roct at 350.
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John Henry Hammond
Lehmaier
Republican County Committee
Hughes
Taft
Roct
Taft letter shifts New York delegation toward Hughes
James S. Lehmaier and other party figures say Secretary Taft’s letter urges delegates who back Governor Hughes. Ex Senator Brackett, Brooklyn leaders Kracke and Travis expect united Hughes support in the New York delegation to the Chicago convention, with Taft’s stance weakening Taft opposition.
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James S. Lehmaier
Taft
Parsons
New York
Hughes
Chicago
Brackett
Mr. Taft
League
Brooklyn
F. J. H. Kracke
Yeth
Picayune
Eugene M. Travis
Postmaster Roberts
Woodruff
Taft Delegates Elected in Oklahoma District
Guthrie Okla Jan 23 The Republican convention of the 4th Oklahoma District at Coal Gate endorsed Secretary Taft and elected two delegates to the national convention. These are the first Republican delegates chosen so far.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Coal Gate
Taft
Supreme Court hears Taft backed primary validity challenge
In Columbus on January 23 the Supreme Court heard arguments over the Bronson direct primary election. The suit, urged by Taft political headquarters associates, seeks to test the primary's validity for selecting delegates to the state convention. A decision was expected that day.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Bronson
Republican State Committee
William H. Taft
Nevada Police Bill Introduced in Carson Senate
The state police bill was introduced in the Senate today in Carson City Nevada. It is expected to pass the Senate but face opposition in the House with final passage likely in the House.
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Carson
Nev
Senate
House
Politicians See Unity Behind Governor Hughes
Albany dispatch notes Governor Hughes gains apparent party unity as Taft's letter prompts leaders to align with Hughes. Analysts foresee intraparty fights over spoils, while Hughes keeps focused on official duties and schedules national speeches fueling his presidential bid.
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The
Tribune
Albany
Hughes
Taft
Parsons
New York
Kings Counties
Barnes
Woodruff
New York State
Boston
New England Drygoods Men's Association
Tremonts’Temple
Brown University
New England
Republican Club
Amen Corner
Ohio Society
Lincoln
Union League of
Brooklyn
Washington
Chicago
Lincoln Club
Hughes State League
William Barnes, Jr
Hughes Men Meet in Queens for Presidential Nomination
At a Queens Borough Hughes League meeting in Jamaica residents welcomed Governor Hughes as a presidential candidate. Colonel William M. Griffith argued Hughes should be the Republican nominee, praising his competence, state representation, independence, and record. Wyoming County Republicans also indorsed Hughes for the presidential nomination.
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Queens Borough
Hughes League
Queens
Washington Street
Jamaica
Governor Hughes
William M. Griffith
Queens County Trust Company
Black
Hughes
Griffith
Roosevelt
Wyoming County
Indorses Hughes
Warsaw
N. Y
Wyoming County Republican Committee
Charlies E. Hughes
Tariff Reform Debate Draws Line Within Democrats
Telegraphed editorial from Lincoln Nebraska notes Mr Bryan will rebuke Democrats who push tariff reform as sole issue. The piece argues some party members are tied to railroad interests or trusts, and may back Republicans next election despite claiming to champion tariff reform. It asserts rank and file Democrats favor broad reform and see multiple pressing questions beyond tariffs.
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the Tribune
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Democratic Party
Boost Club Dinner Backs Hughes for President
Governor Hughes receives loud cheers as a presidential candidate at the fourth annual Boost Club dinner in the Hotel Astor. Taft gets sparse support while Hughes is extolled by Charles F. Moore. Meticulous remarks on Brooklyn critics and city payrolls follow, with Norman Hapgood criticizing unequal justice. Other speakers include Seth Low and Rev. Birckhead.
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Hughes
Taft
Hotel Astor
Charles F. Moore
Roosevelt
Metz
Brooklyn
Holy Cross Cemetery
Canarsie
Norman Hapgood
Seth Low
Charles 8. Whitman
James E. Russell
Hugh McC. Birckhead
H. O. 8S. Heistand
Thomas Darlington
Roy L. McCardell
Foraker Says Delegates Contest To Continue
Senator J B Foraker announced that the Republican delegate fight would persist despite defections by key supporters including former Lieutenant Governor Harding who shifted to Secretary Taft. He criticized the state convention call as illegal and burdensome and pledged to press on in the districts, awaiting a Supreme Court ruling to replace the call with a fair substitute.
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Cincinnati
J. B. Foraker
Harding
Taft
Foraker
P Maries
Supreme Court
Staff to accompany Speaker at 9th Regiment review
Albany reports uniforms and gold braid of the Governor's staff will accompany Speaker Wadsworth of the Assembly when he represents Governor Hughes at the review of the 9th Regiment, N. G. N. Y., in New York City. Adjutant General Nelson Hi Henry announced the staff will serve, with General Henry, Colonel Selden F. E. Marvin, Major Frederick P. Moore, and Captain W. R. Fearn joining.
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Albany
Wadsworth
Assembly
Hughes
9Th Regiment
New York City
Nelson Hi. Henry
Henry
Selden FE. Marvin
Frederick P. Moore
W. R. Fearn
Fight on Leary Begun in Election Hearing
The Independence League challenges State Superintendent of Elections William Leary in a hearing led by ex-Justice Clinch. Witnesses recount alleged interference to shield violators, delays in arrests, and urging resignations. Testimony covers arrests at Leary's offices, calls for floaters, and a racetrack payment incident. Hearing to continue this afternoon.
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Independence League
William Leary
Clinch
Hughes
Max F. Shmson
Leary
General Bingham
Robert Allen Kelly
Lenox Avenue
Citizens Union
Nathan Vidaver
Vidaver
Whitman
Mr. Kelly
Henry Zimmerman
Park Avenue
Crane
Kelly
Zimmerman
West 42d Street
Isaac Silverman
9Th Street
Brooklyn
Woodward
Silverman
Ahearn
Board of Estimate
Mayor May Ask Droege to Resign
Mayor McClellan cannot remove City Magistrate Droege but is likely to request his resignation. Droege faced trouble after paying to suppress a news story he claims would not incriminate him. Normally charges against a magistrate go to the Appellate Division with a hearing.
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McClellan
Droege
Justice Fitzgerald
Court of Special Sessions
Brooklyn
Fitzgerald
Appellate Division
Abolish Canal Appraisers Move Sparks Albany Battle
Albany January 2 A legislative clash over canal governance unfolds as Senator Otto Foelker introduces two bills to abolish the three member Board of Canal Appraisers and replace it with a state inspector of appraisal appointed by the Superintendent of Public Works. The current board members Harvey J. Donaldson J Edgar Learycraft and George Bingham face political shifts amid Governor Hughes push to end the board.
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Tribune
Albany
Otto Foelker
Kings County
Board of Canal Appraisers
Harvey J. Donaldson
Ballston
J. Edgar Learycraft
New York
George Bingham
Lancaster
Odell
Donaldson
Edgar T. Brackett
Hughes
Brackett
Donradson
Foelker
Frederick C. Stevens
Shaw Hinting At Diverse Future Plans After Treasury
Washington January 23 Leslie M Shaw ex Secretary of the Treasury says for the first time in forty years he has time to himself and is considering many possibilities. He mentions wind watching as a metaphor and confirms rumors about pursuing various posts including national leadership roles and major financial reorganizations. He refuses to specify which paths he will choose.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Lesie M. Shaw
the Treasury
White House
Carnegie Trust Company
Treasury Department
Iowa
New York
Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Knickerbocker
United States Mortgage Trust
Windsor
Empire Trust
Folk to Campaign for Senate Seat in Missouri
Jefferson City January 23 Governor Folk declared his plan to contest the Senate seat held by S Stone. He said the campaign would open with a speech in St Joseph during the first week of February.
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Jefferson City
Folk
S Stone
Let. Joseph
Marchers Put To Rout In Chicago Unemployed Parade
Chicago officials clash with socialist marchers led by Dr. Benjamin L. Reitman as a planned 2 o'clock downtown parade devolves into street fighting. Reitman and two followers arrested. police disperse crowds with clubs. no serious injuries reported.
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Chicago
Benjamin L. Reitman
Reitman
Shippy
Lake Front
Michigan Avenue
Art Institute
Adams Street
Madison Street
Madigan Street
Schuettler
State Street
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
White
Mooney
Union League Club
Unemployed Squads Protest at State House in Boston
Several hundred unemployed led by socialist Morrison L. Swift gathered at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. Sergeant at Arms Remington warned them to seek work at the State Free Employment Bureau or aid at the Chardon Street Home. The procession moved to the employment bureau. 66 filed applications and the crowd dispersed.
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Free Employment Bureau
Boston
Morrison L. Swift
State House
Remington
State Free Employment Bureau
Chardon Street
Swift
Walter L. Sears
U Pennes Riot at University Dinner Ends in Hospital
Four hundred University of Pennsylvania students clashed at Kugler's restaurant during the freshmen annual dinner. Five were hospitalized, four detained for inciting riot. Sophomores attacked freshmen with three assault brigades. police reserves and injuries followed. Several students seriously hurt, extensive property damage reported.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Kugler
University Hospital
Harry C. Musser
Musser
Express
Kuegler
Land, Title and Trust Company
Kugler’s
Sergeant Robinson
Robinson
Harry Bradley
Alfred C. Moore
John Thompson
James Walker
Fred Shoemaker
Howard Lieber
Philip Nowlan
Howard Pyle
al Smith
Pyle
Austrian Noblem en at Niagara on bridal party visit
Five members of the Szechenyi Vanderbilt bridal party visited Niagara Falls spending the day sightseeing arriving by special car at 7 30 this morning and returning to New York at 9 this evening The party includes Count and Countess Denes Szechenyi Count Stephen Szechenyi Count Paul Esterhazy and Count Prezezdziecki A wedding in New York will be attended by Austro Hungarian Embassy representatives including Baron Hengelmuller the ambassador and Baroness Hengelmuller etc
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the Tribune
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Szechenyi-Vanderbilt
New York
Denes Szechenyi
Stephen Szechenyi
Paul Esterhazy
Prezezdziecki
Washington
Gladys Vanderbilt
Count Szechenyi
Baron Hengelmuller
Hengelmuller
Louis Ambrogy
Moriz von Szent-Ivany
Baron F. Presudhen von Und Zu Liebenstein
Cuba
Third Day of the Hunt Sale Realizes Over Eight Thousand Dollars
At the American Art Galleries sale of engravings etchings drawings and water colors from the late Mrs A G Hunt of Washington the three day total reached 8419 75 with 113650 realized last evening. The top price went to F Meder for Hours a Raphael study. Other notable sales included Haig etchings Amiens Cathedral Interior and Palencia The Altar of the Visitation to Max Williams and Schloss Zwingenburg on the Neckar to him. Whistler Rotherhithe sold to W B Dowd and Fromentin A Skirmish Between French Cavalry and a Body of Arabs went to Gallatin. Macbeth etchings The Pied Piper of Hamelin brought 14 each and several Haig etchings brought smaller sums.
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A. G. Hunt
Washington
Thomas F. Kirby
F. Meder
Raphael
Axel Haig
Amiens
D. Heller
Palencia
Visitation
Schloss Zwirgenburg
Neckar
Max Williams
Whistler
Rotherhithe
W. B. Dowd
Eugéne Fromentin
First Empire Furniture Sold at Fifth Avenue Galleries
The first day's sale of a First Empire art furniture collection at 546 Fifth Avenue yielded 3.86 dollars and 90 cents from bids ranging 250 to 50. The collection largely consists of pieces purchased from historical French government sales after the Commune, with many French and English eighteenth century masters, art cabinets, crystal, old French bronzes, artist proofs, and Dutch portraits by Wyant, Moran, Coffin, Tyler, Blakelock, and Tait. Seventy paintings were sold last night.
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Fifth Avenue
Wyant
Martin
Moran
Coffin
Tyler
Blakelock
Tait
Former Miss Truax Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Chicago January 2 Mrs Charles Stanley Albert once Miss Sarah Truax the actress underwent a successful appendicitis operation at Woman's Hospital today Mr and Mrs Albert were married in the hospital yesterday physicians predicted a speedy recovery for Mrs Albert
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Chicago
Charles Stanley Albert
Sarah Truax
Woman's Hospital
Albert
Blakeslee Vouches Painting as Genuine Copy
In Providence on January 23 Theron J. Blakeslee defends the Chatham portrait bought by General Rush Hawkins at Blakeslee Galleries New York as a genuine copy in flat artist's best style and challenges Hart of Philadelphia to prove otherwise.
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the Tribune
Providence
Charles Henry Hart
Philadelphia
Chatham
Rush Hawkins
Blakeslee Galleries
New York
Theron J. Blakeslee
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Ex- Justice
MR. Shaw
Stone
Jacob R
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Capitol
Niagara
First Empire
Miss Truax
Blakeslee Vouches
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