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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1908
Page
1
The piece notes mixed feelings at the Olympics with American athletes securing a solid showing despite losses. It highlights Dorando Pietri’s finish, Queen Alexandra’s gift cup, and praise for London hospitality and impartial judging. It laments marathon controversies and applauds overall sportsmanship.
Two American victories highlighted a final day of track and field dominance as the United States topped the medal table with 14 first places and 11413 points. England placed second with 5713 points amid lingering controversy over the 40 metre dash and tense Anglo American relations.
George H F Schrader, a New York brass goods manufacturer, donated 500000 dollars to the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor. The gift funds a social workers club at Hartsdale and the Caroline Rest Home for Mothers, with endowment for the home and land. The club opens with charter members from social workers and hospital staff, and will provide lodging and a resting place for tired workers.
Norman E. Mack of New York was chosen as Democratic National Committee chairman at a seven hour meeting in Chicago aided by William J. Bryan. L. P. Hall of Nebraska Kentucky secretary Urey Woods Charles N. Haskell Oklahoma treasurer and John I. Martin Missouri sergeant at arms were also elected. The selection followed a prolonged contest with Bryan supporting Mack and New York leaders Murp hy and Conners yielding to Bryan's wishes. Other candidates included Judge M. J. Wade of Iowa and T. E. Ryan of Wisconsin.
William Mall mayor and postmaster of Egg Harbor City New Jersey disappeared after leaving with his son for a farewell train ride to Tuckerton Authorities declared the postmastership vacant and the City Council scheduled a Monday meeting to appoint a successor Mall a prominent local figure connected to several organizations and families left behind without means of support. officials suspect he sailed to Germany. Bertha Theilacker led post office duties in his absence.
William H. Taft arrived in Cincinnati to a banner greeting and cheering crowds. Charles P. Taft greeted his brother and the pair went to the Longworth home where Taft will be notified of his presidential nomination. The event drew thousands seeking tickets, with plans for major celebration and brief addresses. Taft will depart for Hot Springs on Wednesday after the ceremonies.
The American Olympic Committee will present a medal to Italian runner Dorando Martino with United States and Italy flags and a Marathon figure. The medal will be sent via the American Ambassador in Rome. L. P. McGrann of Lancaster PA led the subscriber list with 125 dollars.
Fred N. Baker, assistant to Special Commissioner Miller, heard seven Bristol applicants as part of distributing 1 008 000 to descendants of Cherokee and other Indians in the South and Southwest. Some Bristol cases show clear Indian blood among applicants. about 45 000 seek shares across Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. The fund stems from a government judgment. the principal 1 000 000 has grown with interest for 75 years.
Percy Hollsworth of 706 West 140th Street was arrested for speeding on Bay Street, Staten Island, after a card reading Do not speed here police in plain clothes are watching you appeared on the scene. Hollsworth said a man at the St George ferry handed it to him. Police seek the tipper as Hollsworth and two women and two men headed west. At the station he offered a diamond ring as security when told he had no money.
Kingdon Gould, son of George Gould, arrived in Pueblo to visit Colorado mines but altered plans to spend the summer prospecting in Nevada before touring California and Mexico. He will resume mining studies at Columbia University afterward. Kingdon Gould travels west seeking mining opportunities.
The article notes the presence of Miss Edith Messinger daughter of Charles Messinger of Chester Hill Mount Vernon who was driving an automobile in a mixed car incident.
Campbell of Ohio and Urey Woodson led the selection as Mr Mack was elected chairman amid backing from Murphy Conners and Tammany. Bryan praised the choice as a win for Eastern Democracy and a pledge to fight for New York.
Frederick W. Dunton a Hollis attorney and his wife escaped injury when their car ran off a ssy road near Medford yesterday, plunged down a 2 foot embankment struck a tree that acted as a brake and stopped the vehicle. The tree bent under the car but was cut away and the Duntons continued their journey.
Governor Hughes at Saranac Inn reports he will seek renomination while saying he has heard nothing from Roosevelt Taft or Woodruff. He greets telegrams and letters with courtesy, rows on the lake with Mrs Hughes, and plans speeches at county fairs. He remains at the inn until August 15 and may visit Albany and Ohio events as the national campaign opens.
Herbert Parsons declines to discuss Governor Hughes's renomination and cancels his Maine coast trip. He plans to travel to New York soon amid a flood of telegrams on the political situation. Parsons leads the Republican County Committee of New York and weighs party stance on a second term for Hughes.
Representative William S. Bennet said the 18th Assembly District delegation at the next Republican State Convention will back Governor Hughes for renomination. He cited ties with President Parsons and hints the 19th District likewise favors Hughes. State Chairman Woodruff returns soon as Parsons plans talks with leaders.
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