Hisgen Chosen Presidential Candidate at GOP Convention
The Independence picks Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts as its Presidential nominee after three ballots. John Temple Graves of Georgia is named for Vice President on the first ballot. Final tally shows Hisgen winning with broad support, prompting unanimous nomination and a parade.
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Georgia
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New York
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Hearst
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Taft Accepts Nomination in Cincinnati Gala Ceremonies
William Howard Taft, Ohio, learns officially he is Republican nominee for President. In Cincinnati crowds fill streets and hotels as Charles P Taft hosts a sun drenched notification with parades, fireworks and a river parade. Taft greets supporters, endures the sun, and thanks neighbors before an island Queen fireworks display.
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William Howard Taft
Ohio
United States
Charles P. Taft
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Panama
William Warner
Missouri
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Goodby
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Seven Hills
David H. Moore
Jacob Bramwell
America
Woodward
George A. Thayer
Government Square
Hotel Linton
National Committee
Taft House
Hearst Delegates Riot Over Nomination at Independence Rally
Chicago dispatch reports turmoil at Independence party proceedings as J J Shepard announced intent to nominate a non member candidate and William J Bryan. Delegates lunged for the rostrum sparking brawls while sergeants-at-arms restrained rioters. Shepard was escorted out as a currency plank debate began.
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Independence Party
J. J. Shepard
Kansas
Walsh
Shepard
Democratic Party
Charles H. Mitchell
Tlinois
Mitchell
William J. Bryan
Mr. Shepard
Frank Brust
Max Anneneberg
Sheperd
New York City
Mession
Resolutions Committee
Republican Party
McCarren Election Win Boosts Brooklyn Fortunes
The Appellate Division ruled in favor of Senator Patrick H. McCarren in a dispute over election patronage, reversing Justice Kelly and signaling the case may go to the Court of Appeals. Justice Rich and Justice Gaynor wrote opinions, with Gaynor noting the state convention’s supremacy though briefly differing from the majority. Ex sheriff Flaherty hinted at an extra session to pursue the appeal’s progression.
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Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Appellate Divison
Kelly
Board of Elections
McCarren
Rich
Gaynor
Court of Appeals
Flaherty
Justice Rich
Williams
Democratic Committee
Gleason
Melin Saloon Sells After Rockefeller Bid Claim Fails
John Melin sold his Pocantico Hills saloon at auction after years of pressure from John D. Rockefeller, who did not bid. Asa Picker of Yonkers bought the property for five thousand dollars, with Bayard Courant of New Rochelle as the other bidder. Sale of Melin's household effects and sixteen adjoining lots was postponed.
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Pocantico Hills
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Asa Picker
Warburton Avenue
Yonkers
Tarrytown
Picker
Mr. Rockefeller
W. R. Griffith
East 33d Street
Manhattan
Bayard Courant
New Rochelle
Melin
Dr Cropsey Dies in Cell in Kings County Jail
Andrew Bergen Cropsey, veterinary surgeon who killed his wife at their Brooklyn home, died in his jail cell. Officials cited dilation of the heart and remorse as causes. He was forty, from Bath Beach, with Bath Beach roots and a sister seeking a lis pendens on his property.
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Brooklyn
Kings County
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Bangor youth dies by own action at West Point
John G. Andrews, a Bangor Maine youth who had recently enlisted in the artillery detachment at West Point, hanged himself to a tree behind the barracks tonight. He arrived three weeks ago with sixty recruits from Fort Slocum New York.
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Tribune
N. Y
John G. Andrews
Bangor
Andrews
Fort Slocum
New York
Taft Speech Highlights Republican Reform Stand
The speech argues the strength of the Republican cause lies in reforming abuses and preserving liberty and prosperity. It calls for reorganizing bureaus in Commerce and Labor, Agriculture and Justice, and expanding Interstate Commerce Commission powers, with Roosevelt as the moral guide and rapid enforcement of reform.
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Agriculture and Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lords Defy Commons In Pension Bill Clash
London July 28. Lords moved to limit the operation of the old age pensions bill to seven years despite warnings from the Lord High Chancellor that altering a money bill breaches Commons privilege and would be resisted.
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House of Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Sir Percy Scott removed to a new command
London July 28 The Admiralty has moved to preserve navy discipline by appointing Sir Percy Scott to command a special small squadron that will visit South Africa in the autumn during the federation convention. The posting is not a promotion and aims to reduce friction with Lord Charles Beresford rather than advance Scott.
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Admiralty
Percy Scott
South Africa
Charles Beresford
Seventeen Ships Wrecked by Labrador Northeast Storm
A Labrador coast harbor was struck by a northeast hurricane wrecking seventeen vessels in one harbor. Governor Sir William MacGregor, visiting Labrador, is feared possibly endangered as crews are reported safe. The Virginia Lake was sent to bring back wrecked sailors amid unclear coastal locations. The notice also lists travel fares to St Louis and New York Central routes for late July trips.
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N. F
Labrador
William MacGregor
Newfoundland
MacGregor
Virginia Lake
Erie Appeals to Court Over ICC Hours of Service Orders
The Erie Railroad Company sued the Interstate Commerce Commission in a New Jersey circuit court seeking a ruling on the commission’s methods for obtaining railroad hours worked data and the law’s constitutionality. Erie contends the March 30 orders force railroads to report employee hours, violating the Fourth and Fifth Amendments by compelling disclosure that could be used in enforcement actions and penalties. The complaint argues the orders aim to gather evidence of infractions to pursue penalties, potentially forcing officers to reveal internal actions.
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Tribune
Trenton
N. J
Erie Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Circuit
Commission
Erie
The
United States Attorney
Bryan Watson Debate Challenge Discussed by People's Party
At a meeting of the executive committee of the People’s party in Chicago secretary J A Parker was instructed to issue a challenge to William J Bryan to meet Thomas E Watson in a series of joint debates. The challenge will be mailed to Norman E Mack, Democratic national chairman.
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Watson
Chicago
People’s Party
Towlay
J. A. Parker
William J. Bryan
Thomas E. Watson
Norman E. Mack
7000 Harvest Hands Wanted For Soo Railroad
The Soo Railroad ordered seven thousand harvest hands today through the state free employment bureau. Workers are needed in Minnesota and North Dakota at from 2 to 3 dollars a day with board.
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Soo” Railroad
State Free Employment Bureau
Minnesota
North Dakota
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