Back Talking Victory and Tammany Hope After Denver Visit
New York Democrats return from the Denver convention praising the Bryan Kern ticket and the platform. Charles F. Murphy and other leaders express confidence in victory and party harmony. Martin W. Littleton Lewis Nixon and others discuss unity, Taft versus Bryan contrasts, and anticipated campaign strategy. Now looking after first voters. The American Protective Tariff League, which
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American Protective Tariff League
Campaign canvass targets first voters with tariff literature
In this year’s Presidential campaign the canvass of young men about to cast their first vote resumes. Nearly one hundred thousand first voters across the country have been identified and will receive literature, mainly advocating high tariffs. In 1904 the league reached 300,000 first voters, and an official predicted the current drive would inform 406,000 young men about protection benefits.
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League
New Committeemen Leave Denver for Lincoln Conference
Denver July 13 Most of the new Democratic National Committee members departed Denver this afternoon by Rock Island for Lincoln Neb to confer with William J Bryan on chairman selection and campaign affairs. The expected chairman candidates include John H Atwood Daniel J Campau Ollie James and John E Lemb. Also traveling were Chairman Taggart Secretary Woodson Col John J Martin and executive committee members Col R M Johnston Norman E Mack and J C Dahlman.
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Denver
New Democratic National Committee
Rock Island Railroad
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
John H. Atwood
Kansas
Daniel J. Campau
Michigan
Ollie James
Kentucky
John E. Lemb
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Urey Woodson
John J. Martin
R. M. Johnston
Texas
Norman E. Mack
New York
J. C. Dahlman
Nebraska
Keystone Delegation Returns From Denver Train
Philadelphia Democrats and Guffey faction delegates arrived home from Denver. Colonel Guffey and eight unseated delegates expressed loyalty to Bryan and Kern while opposing Kerr's national committee leadership. City leaders said the local organization will back the Denver ticket but oppose Kerr and align to keep Guffey allies in charge of the state committee.
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Philadelphia
Guffey
Denver
Pittsburg
Bryan
Kern
Charles P. Donnelly
James Kerr
Donnelly
Democratic State Committee
Guffeyie
Bryan's Idea of the Presidency in Collier's Weekly
William J. Bryan argues for a president guided by counsel and open to convictions in Colier's Weekly. He urges a cabinet including the Vice President ex officio, wise advisers, and cordial ties with fellow government branches to reflect the voters' will and prevent a one man rule.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Collier's Weekly
McCarren Talks With Kapper On Inspector Appointment
Chief Patrick H. McCarren led about seventy to eighty supporters in Boerum Place to hear his remarks on public and private matters. Isaac M. Kapper met McCarren for an hour of private discussion to seek review of Justice Kelly's decision on election inspectors. He aims to persuade the Appellate Division to hold a special session so a reversal could allow McCarren to appoint inspectors for the forthcoming fall elections.
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Patrick H. McCarren
Kings County
Boerum Place
Isaac M. Kapper
Kapper
Justice Kelly
Supreme Court
McCarren
Bryan Funeral Procession Outlining Presidential Outlook
Derby Conn July 13 Dr Cyrus Northrop president of the University of Minnesota returning from Ridge-Neld bicentennial birthplace visit offered a view on the presidential race He said if Johnson had been the nominee Taft would have faced a close election but with Bryan as the nominee the Democratic campaign would resemble a long funeral procession and end with Taft’s defeat on November 3rd.
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Derby
Conn
Minneapolis
Cyrus Northrop
University of
Parker Accepts Democratic Platform and Nominees
Billings Mont July 13 Alron B Parker of New York travels from Denver to Helena to be hosted by T J Walsh for two days He will then ride through Yellowstone Park on horseback Parker says the Democratic platform is strong and the candidates are acceptable to him.
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Parker
Billings
Mont
Alron B. Parker
New York
Helena
Denver
T. J. Walsh
Yellowstone Park
Democrats to Meet in Rochester Convention
Rochester Democratic leaders were assured by State Chairman W J Conners that the Democratic State Convention will be held in Rochester. He said the decision was made last week at Denver and confirmed in Rochester on July 13.
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Rochester
W. J. Conners
Buffalo
Conners
Denver
Sullivan Clan Home Hosts Big Tim Delegation Circus
Tammany delegates numbering 175 arrived at Erie station Jersey City with six burros as keepsakes of the Denver convention. Alderman Kenneally clashed with cabman Sinnott at West 23rd street ferryhouse and Bann. Sinnott fined, Kenneally praised by leaders including Finn Harburger and Culkin. Burros gifted as mascots, several owners named, unloading scene spirited and comic amid procession. Delegates returned two trains. details of districts and leaders listed.
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Tammany
Tim” Sullivan
Erie Station
Jersey City
William P. Kenneally
West 23d Street
Thomas Sinnott
Denver
Kenneally
Leidner
Sinnott
Jefferson Market Court
Wahle
Dan” Finn
Julius Harburger
Joe’’ Prendergast
Billy” Reynolds
Gene” Driscoll
Charles W. Culkin
Court of Special Sessions
Foley
Harburger
Big Tim
New York
Finn
Charley” Culkin
Daniel FE. Rankin, Jr
John J. Bradley
Tammany Braves
Bowery
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Chicago Limited
Thomas E. Rush
James J. Hagan
John F. Curry
Rush
Hagan
Curry
Dunn
Justice Hoffman
Thomas F. McAvoy
Conners Calls for Immediate Ratification Meetings
Albany July 13. William J. Conners, at the Democratic State Committee HQ, urged local committeemen and county chairs to call rapid ratification meetings and form Bryan and Kern clubs in each county. He aims for at least one ratification by August 1, praising the Denver convention, the Bryan ticket, and labor and independent business support.
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Albany
Democratic State Committee
William J. Conners
General Committee
Bryan
Kern
Denver
Gompers Backs Bryan in Coming Campaign
Lincoln Nebraska July 13 Samuel Gompers president of the AFL will support William J Bryan in the coming campaign though he has no plan to stump. He says the Republican convention ignored labor while Democrats acknowledged labor in their platform. Accompanied by Frank Morrison and James Duncan the labor leaders visited Bryan who greeted them warmly. Indiana's A S Jackson predicts a Democratic win by ten thousand. Bryan may speak in Chicago on Labor Day but will first notify Taft after Clayton returns from the Pacific Coast. Kern heads to Indianapolis for a Thursday reception as Bell and Bryan discuss California strategy.
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New York
J. Sergeant Cram
Daniel F. Cohalan
Martin W. Littleton
Lewis Nixon
Joseph Cassidy
Queens
Robert L. Luce
Philip Donahee
York
Mr. Murphy
Tammany
Bryan
Lincoln
Littleton
Murphy
Grand Central Station
24Th Street
Tammany Hall
New York State
Denver
Taft
Co-Ordiate
House of Representatives
Convention
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Europe
James J. Hagan
Lth
Broadway
6Th Street
Neb
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William J. Bryan
Gompers
Fairview
Gompears
Frank Morrison
Federation
James Duncan
John W. Kern
Bryan Station
Mr. Bryan
Abram Simmons
John E. Osbourne
State Central Committee of
Indiana
A. S. Jackson
Jackson
Chicago
New
National Committee
Hall
Nebraska
James
Kentucky
Gcampau
Michigan
Lamb
Atwood
Kansas
Henry D. Clayton
Clayton
Pacific Coast
Kern
Indianapolis
Theodore A. Bell
Bell
California
Elks Meet in Dallas For 1909 Convention
Dallas hosts the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gathering with parades, a Southern dinner, and an auditorium program. Delegates from Los Angeles, Detroit, Austin and Beaumont vie for the 1909 convention, with city leaders and governors welcoming attendees.
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Dallas
Tex
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Los Angeles
Detroit
Austin
Beaumont
Fair Grounds
Grand Lodge
John H. Kirby
Houston Lodge
Texas State Association
Campbell
Palestine Lodge
Texas
John Tener
Charleroi
Penn
Southland
25th Assembly District Celebration at Manhattan Casino
The 25th Assembly District regular Republican organization led by Ezra P. Prentice hosts a summer night festival at the Manhattan Casino on 135th Street and Eighth Avenue tonight With guests including Herbert Parsons Job E Hedges Senator Agnew and other Manhattan Republican district leaders.
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25Th Assembly District
Ezra P. Prentice
Manhattan Casino
135Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Herbert Parsons
Job E. Hedges
Senator Agnew
Manhattan
Ashman Arrested For Cracking Childs Restaurant Safe
Pasquale Josolino of No 60 West 8th street was jailed by Detectives Ryan and Sheppard of West 30th station for breaking a safe at Childs on West 24th near Broadway and stealing 800 dollars. The crime, blamed on experts, involved moving the safe from behind the desk to a door to the basement, tipping it upside down, and removing its bottom. Josolino, who carries ashes from the building, has stirred amusement in Tenderloin. No entry method was found. the restaurant closed at midnight Saturday and reopened Sunday when theft was discovered.
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Pasquale Josolino
West 8Th Street
Ryan and Shepard
West 30Th Street
Childs
West 24Th Street
Broadway
Joseline
Suit to seize Northern Pacific coal lands in Bear Creek
Government files suit against Northern Pacific Railroad and two coal firms Northwestern Improvement Company and Rocky Ford Coal Company over title to Bear Creek coal fields in Carbon County Montana. Government alleges fraud in claiming land as non mineral while knowing it held rich coal deposits. Large share of coal used by the railroad is mined from Bear Creek deposits.
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Tribune
Butte, Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Northwestern Improvement Company
Rocky Ford Coal Company
Bear Creek
Carbon County
Northern Pacific
Charge Attempt At Big Fraud In Indianapolis
Eugene F. McDonald twenty six year old tied to Co operative Realty of Louisville is jailed after waiving examination in police court for attempting to fraud Adams Express Company of ten thousand dollars. He registered a package valued at that amount at the Indianapolis office that burst into flames and contained excelsior and phosphorus.
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Indianapolis
Eugene F. McDonald
Co-operative Realty Company of
Louisville
Adams Express Company
McDonald
Salt Mines for Mexican Rebels
A San Diego Mexico report says one hundred revolutionary sympathizers arrested in the Casas Grandes region were sentenced to ten and fifteen years in salt mines, effectively a life term as few survive. Forty seven captured revolutionists were convicted of conspiracy and ordered shot, with trials reportedly ex parte and without counsel.
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the Tribune
Galveston
San Diego
Mexico
Casas Grandes
City declines to pay for patrol wagon over specs
The Department of Finance will not pay $2,400 to Rapid Motor Vehicle Company for an automobile patrol wagon for the Police Department. Controller Metz found the vehicle failed to meet specifications despite being the lowest bid. Corporation Counsel Pendleton advised against payment, noting unsuccessful bidders could sue the city.
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Department of Finance
Police Department
Rapid Motor Vehicle Company
Metz
Pendleton
Bodies Sought After Naphtha Launch Explosion Near Buzzards Bay
Marion Massachusetts reports continued search for four drowned men Roland Worthington of Boston Joseph Beal of Milton John Trull of Woburn and George Savory of Marblehead after the Dolphin exploded in Buzzard's Bay. Half a dozen launches from Marion and other ports aided the hunt. Survivors A P Tarbell owner and Edward E Pecker friend showed improvement.
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Marion
Mass
Roland Worthington
Boston
Joseph 8. Beal
Milton
John T. Trull
Woburn
George H. Savory
Marblehead
Buzzard’s Bay
A. P. Tarbell
Edward E. Pecker
Custom House Salaries Raised in Treasury Action
Acting on Col. Ed ward S. Fowler’s recommendation the Treasury Department authorizes higher pay at the Custom House. Over 100 laborers gain from 7290 to 840 a year and 116 assistant weighers receive 4 dollars a day year round, with pay for Sundays and holidays. Deputy collectors and surveyors also get raises as rewards for efficient service. Fowler plans to renew his congressional push for broader increases next winter after House passage but Senate action failed last session.
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Edward S. Fowler
Treasury Department
Custom House
Fowler
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Possible murder in 23rd Street man found on Friday
Coroner's Physician Lehane said autopsy on a man found unconscious on 23d Street near First Avenue may indicate murder. The Bellevue records list him as an alcoholic patient. Charles Knackel of Olive Tree Inn identified the deceased as a cab driver.
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23D Street
First Avenue
Lehane
Bellevue
Charles Knackel
Olive Tree Inn
23Rd Street
Injured Tammany Men Improve After Car Crash
Kansas City July 13 Morris Egan and Thomas Rush of the Tammany delegation, hurt Saturday on a Denver to New York trip, were reported improved. Egan now has a sprained ankle and bruises while Rush bears a fractured wrist.
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Kansas City
Morris Egan
Thomas E. Rush
Tammany
Denver
New York
Egan
Rush
Plumbers Gather in Boston Ahead of National Convention
Delegates to the twenty sixth annual convention of the National Association of Master Plumbers held a pre convention meeting led by President T A Hill of New York City. By tomorrow the first day of the convention fifteen hundred master plumbers and their families are expected in Boston.
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Boston
National Association of Master Plumbers
T. A. Hill
New York City
City
Secret Service watching Corean convention in Denver chapel
Secret Service men are said to be watching the Corean patriotic convention at Grace Methodist Church in Denver after reports foreigners came to learn army tactics to free Korea from Japan. Today's proceedings were peaceful with no such intent evident.
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Denver
Secret Service
Corean Patriotic Convention
Chapel of Grace Methodist Church
Japan
Economic Power and Construction Co fights Geneva plant permit
Albany July 12 The Public Service Commission serves an order on the Economic Power and Construction Company to answer a Geneva Seneca Electric Company complaint within twenty days. The case challenges a Geneva plant's operation without PSC authority under 1893 law, amid a Geneva franchise granted March 9.
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Albany
Economic Power and Construction Company
Public Service Commission
Geneva Seneca Electric Company
Geneva
Board of Public Works of
The
Four Italians Held After Leather Store Robbery Attempt
Sergeant Reardon and Patrolmen Ferguson OBrien and Collins of Mulberry Street station thwarted a wholesale heist at Henry Weinstein leather store No 6 Prince Street early yesterday. One suspect fled to basement No 2 Prince Street. four men were captured after a brief confrontation. In Tombs court they were bailed at 2400 dollars.
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Reardon
Ferguson
O’brien
Collins
Mulberry Street
Henry Weinstein
No. 6
Prince Street
Bowery
No. 2
Tombs Court
Bankers Convention in Denver Sets Separate Sessions
In Denver on July 13 the American Bankers Association plans a meeting with speakers including President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton, BR E Wilson of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and James BR Forgan of the First National Bank of Chicago. Separate days are allotted for savings banks on September 28 and trust companies on September 29 with social events and state excursions planned.
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Denver
American Bankers’ Association
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
BR. E. Wilson
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
James BR. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Trust Company
Savings Bank
Trust Company and Clearing House Association
Tragic Drowning In Lakemont Cisterna
In Penn Yan on July 13 Mrs T Mandal Chadwick of Lakemont New York fatally drowned herself in a five foot cistern in the cellar. Officials say illness may have temporarily unsettled her mind.
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Penn Yan
N. Y
T. Mandal Chadwick
Lakemont
Tll
City News in Brief Highlights Varying City Incidents
John Shea and John Fisher were fined for boisterous behavior on a Lexington avenue car. Firefighter apprentice Louis Fishman, twelve, saved a tenement in Mangin street. Joseph Fritz and bartender John Wellberg face excise charges, with bail set for a stabbing attempt on Detective Conklin. A homeless woman Elizabeth Hopper died under suspicious circumstances, police seek an unidentified man. Joseph Waskell is gravely injured after stab wounds and implicated a wedding acquaintance. Fouryearold Sadie Kasass suffered severe injuries from a seven story fall and faces a likely fatal outcome.
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John Shea
East 22d Street
John Fisher
East Houston Street
Yorkville
Lexington Avenue
Elizabeth Hopper
Second Avenue
Joseph Waskell
No. 47
East 149Th Street
Lebanon Hospital
Waskell
Pleasant Outing on Lackawanna Trains to Buffalo
A travel note highlighting Lackawanna Railway journeys to Buffalo. Describes mountain and valley scenery through woods and wild country with smoke-free views. Advises checking Telephone Directory for Lackawanna Railroad ticket offices.
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Lackawanna
Buffalo
Lackawanna Railroad
Japan's New Cabinet Faces Quick Formation
Tokio July 14 The formal appointment of the new Cabinet is expected this afternoon with Premier Count Katsura likely to hold Finance and Home Affairs to Baron Hirata. Komura Terachi may take England envoy duties, while Viscount Okabe leads Justice and Komatsubara Education. Armaments will be retrenched as Finance is realigned. Progressives and others pledge support, with defections from Constitutionalists anticipated.
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Tokio
Count Katsura
Finance
Home Affairs
Baron Hirata
Ae Qe
AmBassge
England
Komura
Terachi
Department of Justice
Viscount OK Ape
Department of Education
M. Komatsubara
M. Goto
Manchurian Railway
South Agriculture and Commerce
M. Oura
War and Navy
Department of Finance
Constitutional Party
Prohibition Meet Near as Presidential Nominations Buzzed
Columbus hosts the National Prohibition Convention with debates over the anti saloon league and possible presidential nominees. Seaborn Wright leads Georgia prospects, while Indiana and North Carolina governors and Maine congressman Littlefield are also discussed. The national committee reports $30,000 in funds as 1,519 delegates and thousands of visitors are expected. A Taft relative criticizes the Republican nominee, while other Taft kin attend CT delegation. Wright, a Georgia legislator, has said he will not run for Prohibition president.
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Columbus
Ohio
Memorial Hall
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
William M. Likins
Pennsylvania
People’s Tribune
B. Leonard
New York Home Missions Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Indiana
Hanly
Glenn
North Carolina
Charles E. Littlefield
Maine
National Committee
South
William H. Taft
Oklahoma
William N. Taft
Taft
Connecticut
Atlanta
Prohibition
United States
Services by the Sea at Coney Island Beach
Crowds gathered on a sunlit shore as white yachts dotted the horizon and music filled the air. The Brooklyn City Mission marked its seventh anniversary with seaside services, hymn singing, and a pastor urging donations for chairs and continued outreach.
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Pedlers
Brooklyn City
Jesus
Coney Island
Cngelist
Christ
Atlantic
Jesus Christ
Love Bo
Mayor McClellan Speed Case Dismissed by Judge
The case against Mayor George B. McClellan for exceeding the speed limit while passing through here on June 2 was dismissed by Justice William A. Housel this afternoon. McClellan was represented by attorney Frank H. Crowell. Testimony indicated the date and action occurred prior to a Board of Estimate proceeding.
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New Sruaentsl. i. 2
George B. McClellan
William A. Housel
McClellan
Frank H. Crowell
Board of Estimate
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ELKS
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WATCH
Order ON Power CO
Bankers Convention
James B. Forgan
City News
Louis Fishman
Mangin Street
Young Fishman
Joseph Fritz
West 31St Street
Jefferson Market
John Wellberg
Henry Abringer
Conklin
Downing
Sadie Kasass
East 1024 Street
Bennett
Harlem Hospital
Services BY the Sea
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