One Day Convention Plan Proposed by Woodruff
State Chairman Woodruff urged a one day state convention to avoid the State Fair clash. The plan calls for a Monday September 14 session at 2 p.m followed by an optional night session to finish the business. Opponents fear a nomination fight and the dates clash with Syracuse Fair week. Senator Horace White backed the plan while noting strong Republican prospects in New York.
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Woodruff
New York City
State Committee
Syracuse
Saratoga
New York
Assembly
Prohibition National Convention Adopts Broad Platform
Columbus July 15 The Prohibition National Convention adjourned its sessions without a permanent chair. Charles Scanlon of Pittsburg to be named permanent chairman. no clear front runner for the Presidency. Patton of Springfield leads as temporary chairman as delegates hear platform aims including women’s suffrage direct Senate elections anti liquor licenses, taxes, postal savings banks, tariff study, and antislavery social issues. Taft notification invitations sent to all National Committee members for a July 4 Cincinnati meeting.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburg
Robert H. Patton
Springfield
Patton
United States
Taft
Werner
Missouri
John R. Malloy
National Committee
Cincinnati
New Maine State Committee Head Elected in Bath
Byron Boyd of Augusta elected chairman of the Republican State Committee at Bath’s New Meadows Inn meeting. Seth Carter of Lewiston resigned as chair. Frank H. Briggs of Auburn named secretary and Charles F. Hichborn of Augusta named treasurer.
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NEW Maine State Committee
Bath
Republican State Committee
New Meadows Inn
Byron Boyd
Augusta
Seth Carter
Lewiston
Frank H. Briggs
Auburn
Charles F. Hichborn
Injured Tammany Man Returning From Kansas City
George Rush of New York, a Tammany Hall member, who was injured Saturday evening in an automobile mishap here, left Kansas City today for his home. Eugen, who was injured at the same time, remains in a hospital, but is rapidly improving.
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Tammany
Kansas City
George Rush
New York
Tammany Hall
Iis
Oan
Eugen
Win
Quiet Day at William J. Bryan Home in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska July 15 Politicians were absent from Fairview the Bryan home and the Democratic nominee had a quiet day disposing of correspondence. He has not begun his acceptance speech and may delay until Taft's address. He contemplates a campaign tour and will travel July 24 to Chicago for a national committee sub meeting. He opposes restricting the Vice President from Cabinet access and favors broader duties.
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Lincoln, Neb
Fairview
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
National Committee
United States
Reform Club Split Over Bryan Nominations
Everett V. Abbot, chair of the Reform Club building committee, says members are disgusted with Bryan. He plans to vote for Taft or not vote, noting many members are Democrats but the club has not taken a partisan stand. The group favors tariff revision and free trade principles as Cleveland era ideas guide their campaign stance.
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Reform Club
Bryan
Everett V. Abbot
Building Committee
Taft
Grover Cleveland
Gompers's Support for Bryan Prompts Labor Uncertainty
Residents hear President Gompers may back Bryan but no official circulars have arrived. Labor leaders differ, noting unions may not pledge votes this year while unorganized workers remain influential. Employers express indifference to Gompers's potential party support.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
International
James W. Dougherty
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
American Federation of Labor Unions
Henry C. Hunter
National Metal Trades’ Association
McCarren to Open Brooklyn Campaign in Crosby Hall Meeting
Senator McCarren plans a Brooklyn campaign opening Friday night at Crosby Halls Classon avenue near Lexington avenue in the 10th Assembly District. The event targets Thomas R. Farrell, a McCarren defector, with Bryan invited to visit Brooklyn this fall as guest of the Kings County Democratic Club in Schermerhorn street. A large transparency with Democratic nominees’ names hung over Jefferson Hall, where McCarren conducts official business.
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McCarren
Brooklyn
Crosby Halls
Classon Avenue
Lexington Avenue
10Th
Thomas R. Farrell
Farrell
Denver
Bryan
Kings County
Democratic Club
Schermerhorn Street
Controller Metz
William S. Hurley
Justice Kelly
Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
Jefferson Hall
Maine Democrats Nominate Gardner and Mower for State Offices
In Bangor on July 15 the Maine Democratic convention unanimously nominated Obadiah Gardner of Rockland for Governor and Everett M. Mower of Augusta for State Auditor. Electors for President and Vice President were chosen, with Swett, Shaw, Ingraham, Foss, Lynch, and Williams named. The platform backs prohibition resubmission, repeal of the Sturgis law, abolition of the state liquor agency, a 58 hour work week for women and children, and child labor prohibition. The party sent a telegraphic congratulation to William J. Bryan upon his nomination, pledging support.
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Bangor
Maine
National
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Davis Wins Democratic Nomination in 10th Kentucky
Estill Springs July 15 Judge Amos W. Davis of Morgan County won the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 10th Kentucky District by about one third of a vote.
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Estill Springs
Amos W. Davis
Morgan County
Kentucky
Betting and Grand Jury Hearings Probe Anti-Gambling Racket
Kings County Grand Jury hears from Commissioner Bingham Deputy Baker and Sheriff Hobley on enforcement of the Agnew Hart anti gambling law at Brighton Beach races. Testimony details betting activity at the track dives into police duties and legal interpretation. Arrests at the track include Sam Frank Johnny Evans King Getty Wendig OConnell and Smith with others discharged or bailed as the inquiry continues.
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Bingham
Baker
Brooklyn
Queens
Hobley
Kings County Grand Jury
Christopher J. Fitzgerald
Brighton Beach Racing Association
John G. Cavanagh
Agnew-Hart
Dike
Elder
New York
Mr. Elder
Grand Jury
Fitzgerald
Billy” du Bois
Patchogue
Brighton Beach
du Bois
Sam" Frank
Johnny” Evans
Metropolitan Turf Association
Coney Island
Charles King
No. 7
Bay 2Th Street
John Getty
Hackensack
N.J
Joseph Wendig
James O'Connell
Alfred Smith
Tighe
Adams Street
Harry Davis
Second Avenue
Thomas Mason
Mills Hotel
Bleecker Street
Jefferson Market
Wahle
Policy Foe Says Policy Ring Lurks in City
Goddard Anti-Policy Society President Charles S. Whitman reports arrests of alleged policy leaders and says the group is closing in on the gang’s headquarters. Five men control the operation, with sheet writers in saloons and small shops unaware of higher bosses. police aid the crusade.
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Charles S. Whitman
Goddard Anti-Policy Society
Policy Syndicate
Mr. Whitman
Brooklyn
Watson Reiterates Bryan Confederate Soldier Charge
Atlanta July 15 Thomas E Watson Populist nominee for President reiterated the charge that Bryan stated he would not vote for a Confederate soldier as Speaker of the House. Watson cited his proof and pressed the allegation amid ongoing political debate.
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The
Tribune
Atlanta
Bryan
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Quote from Alfred Lewis on Crisp Mills fight and ex Confederate
Alfred Henry Lewis quotes Bryan remarking he does not want to face the old soldier element along the Platte with a record of having voted for an ex Confederate. The remark links Bryan to political caution about Civil War era factions and regional voting history.
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Alfred Henry Lewis
Bryan
Crisp Mills
Platte
Kern Home Welcome After Denver Vice Presidential Nomination
John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for Vice-President, returned to Indianapolis from the Denver convention. A reception committee led by Vice-President Fairbanks greeted him at the station and escorted him home. Crowds gathered in Kankakee and Lafayette as Kern met supporters, with brief remarks in Lafayette.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Denver
Charles W.W. Fairbanks
Kern
Fairbanks
Bookwalter
Fairbanks Im
Mr. Kern
Indiana
Chicago
Kankakee
Lil
Fowler
Lafayette
Ind
Too Sure of Victory War Plan Opens in Sea Girl
Governor Fort launches a campaign against overconfidence in New Jersey. At Sea Girl he gathers political captains to map a strategy aimed at preventing complacency that could cost a party victory. Leaders debate Taft's fall campaign prospects after the Chicago convention.
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Sea Girl
N. J
Governor Fort
New Jersey
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Taft
Baron Utsumi Visits Fitchburg on Politics Study Tour
Baron Katsuji Utsumi arrives in America aboard the Korea for a Fitchburg visit. The 22 year old, wealthy, unmarried son of Japan's late Minister of Home Affairs travels with Frederick A. Shattuck, English professor at Keiogijuku University, and plans to gain political insight in Fitchburg before touring New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago and other cities.
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San Francisco
Katsuji Utsumi
Japan
Korea
America
Fitchburg
Mass
New York
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Frederick A. Shattuck
Keiogijuku University
Tokio
Utsumi
Plan Excursions to Hot Springs From Virginia
Republican leaders in Staunton Virginia arrange coordinated trips to Hot Springs in August for Taft visits. S Brown Allan head of arrangements reports Taft approval and railroad lines will run trains from Harper's Ferry Gordonsville and Lynchburg. About five thousand Republicans expected to travel.
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the Tribune
Staunton
Hot Springs
Virginia
William H. Taft
S. Brown Allan
United States
Mr. Taft
Harper's Ferry
Gordonsville
Lynchburg
Woodmen suit involves five banks in Iowa and Chicago
The Modern Woodmen of America filed a federal suit for 420 755 against James H Jamison as receiver of the First National Bank of Chariton Iowa and L O Murray controller of the currency. The action also names the First National Bank of Chicago the National Park Bank of New York City the National Bank of the Republic of Chicago and the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City. The case stems from the insolvency of Chariton as a depository for the fraternity.
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Woodmen
Des Moines
Iowa
Woodmen of America
James H. Jamison
First National Bank of Chariton
L. O Murray
First National Bank of Chicago
National Park Bank of
New York City
National Bank of the Republic of Chicago
National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City
Taft Thanks Leake for Offer to Help in Campaign
Representative Eugene Leake of New Jersey's 8th district announced his offer to campaign for Taft by taking the stamp. Taft accepted the offer though details are to be handled by the Republican National Committee. Leake, a Democrat, said Bryanist criticism endangers the nation and he will work to combat it, even leaving his law practice to devote full time to the effort while remaining technically a Democrat unless the party shifts from its principles.
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Jersey
Eugene Leake
8Th Congress
New Jersey
William H. Taft
Republican National Committee
Leake
Bryan
Pledges Support to Taft by New York Republicans
Utica July 15 the Republican League of Clubs of New York State executive committee met with President John A Stewart presiding Resolutions urged state leagues to back John Hays Hammond for president at Cincinnati and pledged support for Taft and Sherman Roosevelt and Hughes were congratulated along with Senator Platts birthday Resignation of John J McWilliams as vice president accepted Dr Charles H Borzulieri elected to replace him Stewart authorized to appoint treasurer and campaign committee Sherman thanked committee and the crowd Demonstration in his honor followed by acknowledgments
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Utica
N. Y
Republican League of Clubs
New York State
John A. Stewart
New York
League
Cincinnati
John Hays Hammond
Massachusetts
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Hughes
United
Mr. Sherman
Carload Crushed In Johnstown Accident
A trolley car on the Johnstown Passenger Railway struck a traction engine at a crossing near Ferndale and, after rolling backward down a steep embankment, toppled from a bridge. One man died, George Kennette, aged thirty, and twenty five to thirty people were injured, including men, women, and children. The motorman was among the injured and the car blocked exits as rescuers rushed to the scene.
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Johnstown
Penn
George Kennette
Ferndale
Stockholders Push Dividend Fight for Baltimore Railway
Preferred stockholders of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway, unhappy that the Pennsylvania Railroad has not directed surplus earnings to dividends, begin moving to deposit their stock with Colonial Trust Company in Baltimore to pursue court action. Only three or four dividends have been paid in ten years.
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Tribune
Baltimore
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Maryland
Colonial Trust Company
Four Die in Grace Avenue Sewer Cave-In in Youngstown
Four Romanian workers were killed when the Grace avenue sewer collapsed in Youngstown Ohio. A fifth man was buried under earth, and one man died while attempting to rescue his companions.
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Youngstown
Ohio
New Grace Avenue
Hearing ends on Buffalo Rochester & Eastern railroad bid
Albany July 15. After a fifteen day hearing the Public Service Commission 2d District closed the case on the Buffalo Rochester & Eastern Railroad Company seeking authority to build a double track steam line from Buffalo to Troy. Chairman Stevens said the commission would promptly decide. Attorneys for rival railroads urged denial citing lack of public need and potential insolvency. Black and Ely for the BR&E argued for acceptance, claiming traffic growth and regional need despite opposition.
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Albany
Stevens
Public Service Commission
Buffalo, Rochester & Eastern Railroad Company
Buffalo
Troy
Lewis E. Carr
Delaware & Hudson Company
Thomas W. Watkins
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Frank 5. Black
Henry W. Ely
Westfield
Mass
Buffalo, Rochester & Eastern Company
Carr
Itme
Grand Trunk
New England
New York Central
Black
Pere Marquette
Wabash
Boston & Maine
Additi
United
Busta
Galveston
Orleans
Lake Erie
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Waldorf-Astoria
White
Conners-Murphy Democrats
Hearst
Vany
Democrats
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
Heads
Bryan Indorsed
Hunt
Syndicate
Phoebe
Tiedo
Lackawanna Railroad
Pocono Mountain
Delaware Water Gap
Pocono Mountains
New
New York York
Mond
Broadway and
Wall &T
Broadway
West St
Fulton St
Broad St
Newark
Bronx Loans
Bronx
We Guarantee Trust
149Th St
34 Avenue
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