Thirteen Negro Delegates Seated and Hitchcock's Proxy Move
The article notes that thirteen Negro delegates were seated as part of the committee work. It details Frank H. Hitchcock not sitting with the national committee, Solomon Luna joining and taking a seat, a proxy exchange with Judge Cary, and Hitchcock’s claim he can rejoin if needed. It also covers Hubbard Hughes and vice presidential hopes, Littauer’s bid for Sherman, and debates over New York influence and southern representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Hitchcock
Messrs. Phelps
Statter
Solomon Luna
New Mexico
Mr. Hitchcock
Judge Cary
Oregon
Representative McLachlan
California
Mr. Luna
McKenzie
North Dakota
Mr. Phelps
McLachlan
Messrs
Phelps
Taft Nomination Bid Faces Illinois Cannon Backing
In Chicago tomorrow a Dillinger like push for Cannon gains allies and Knox approval via long distance calls. McKinley arrives with the assertion Taft cannot win on the first ballot and that Cannon forces stay strong as Republicans flock from Illinois to back Cannon. Vorys and Hitchcock run separate Taft camps while Lodge works toward the convention as Roosevelt policies anchor the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
McKinley
Taft
Illinois
Lincoln
Seward
Mr. McKinley
Cannon
Chicago
Arthur L Vorys
Mr. Taft
Mr. Hitchcock
Vorys
C. P. Taft
National Committee
Hitchcock
Ohio
Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
Hitchcock Upheld by Taft in Chicago Delegation Row
Washington reports June telegram from Secretary Taft to Frank H. Hitchcock directs no change in Chicago delegation methods. President Roosevelt expresses satisfaction with the work in Chicago. Administration stance targets those opposing Roosevelt influence in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
June
Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Chicago
National Committee
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
State Chairman Woodruff Hits Form in VP Run Talk
New York Republicans weigh a possible second place pick for Vice President as Secretary Taft looms for the Chicago nomination. Timothy L. Woodruff coyly denies a bid while noting Governor Hughes runs for President, with Fassett and Woodruff in consideration and Sherman fading due to Speaker prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Organization
Taft
Chicago
Woodruff
James S. Sherman
J. Sloat Fassett
Sherman
House
Cannon
Mr. Fassett
New York
Hughes
Adirondacks
State Headquarters
Adelphi College
Mr. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
New York May Play Key Role in Vice Presidential Choice
The piece reviews past New York picks for vice presidents from 1876 to 1904 and notes current talk of a New York candidate at the Chicago convention. It highlights Woodruff as a likely contender and mentions other figures such as Butler Woodford Willcox as plausible options to attract independent voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Wheeler
Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Blaine
Logan
Harrison
Levi P
Woodruff
New York
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Chicago
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Stewart L. Woodford
National Hughes League
William R. Willcox
Public Service Commission
New York Post Office
Hughes
Ellis Has Draft of Platform for Republican Convention
Wade Ellis Ohio Attorney General returned from Virginia Beach and went to the War Department to confer with Secretary Taft. The draft, aside from a broader tariff plank, largely follows the Ohio platform endorsing maximum and minimum schedules and tariff revision at an extra session after inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wade Ellis
Ohio
Virginia Beach
War Department
Taft
Gompers Threatens to Fight at Chicago Gathering
Washington reports Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor says the federation will wage a fight in Chicago during the Republican convention on a New York memorial plank. The AFL executive council will meet in Chicago as the convention runs. Gompers departs Thursday noting many signers are attorneys or corporate representatives and urging Republicans to respect courts and labor rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Executive Council
Federation
Gompers
Hammond Eschews Old Campaign Methods
John Hays Hammond plans a nontraditional run for Vice-President with no campaign buttons or portraits. He will register in Massachusetts after declaring Gloucester as his residence and plans travel to Chicago with Mrs Hammond. He says past voting gaps were due to constant travel for mining work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays Hammond
Empire Building
Broadway
Hammond
Lakewood
Chicago
John
Montgomery
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Old Bay State
Gloucester
Mr. Hammond
New Jersey
Taft Boomers Move Headquarters to Chicago
The Taft Organization plans to relocate from 177 Broadway to Chicago on Thursday, with Louis C. Hay as chairman and a five member executive committee. The Chicago base will be at the Auditorium, while the negro auxiliary, recently active, reports 712 members and a resolutions set led by Rev. Joseph E. Hayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Organization
No. 177
Broadway
Chicago
Louis C. Hay
George E. Ide
Frank J. Price
Charles H. Boynton
Martin Heermance
Joseph E. Hayne
Porto Rican Delegates Arrive on Carolina Steamer
The Carolina from the New York and Porto Rico Line arrived with four Porto Rican delegates to the national conventions. Republican delegates are Dr J G Brioso F P Quinonez and L Vadi vieso. Democratic delegate N E Shaffer plans to reach Chicago after a brief stay in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
New York
Porto Rico
J. G. Brioso
F. P. Quinonez
L. Vadivieso
Chicago
N. E. Shaffer
Denver
G. L. Rice
G. R. Salisbury
B. 8. Rodey
New Mexico
Congress
Shaw Gives Up Headquarters in Chicago
Leslie M. Shaw ex Secretary of the Treasury, who had reserved early year rooms at the Auditorium Hotel as his political headquarters, gave up the arrangements today and telegraphed hotel managers he wished to keep only one room for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Shaw
Fisher Succeeds Hitchcock as RNC Assistant Secretary
A. E. Fisher of Ohio is named assistant secretary of the Republican National Committee in Chicago. He succeeds Frank H. Hitchcock, whose retirement sparked rumor of his deposition. The change is said to reflect Hitchcock's inability to manage the duties alongside his other responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Chicago
A. E. Fisher
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
New
Dawes Hosts Dinner for Republicans in Chicago
Charles G. Dawes led a "good fellowship" dinner in the Auditorium Annex's golden ball room. Talks avoided politics, but after events rumors linked Senator Crane to a national committee chair, Harry S. New as vice chair, with Dawes possibly treasurer and Elmer Dover as secretary. None confirmed, smiles hid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Good Fellowship
Senator Crane
Massachusetts
Harry S. New
C. N. Bliss
Elmer Dover
Committee Forced to Take Recess in Chicago
The Republican National Committee in Chicago briefly recessed after a wind-driven draft weakened a temporary partition. Sergeant at arms William F. Stone spotted the danger, prompting adjournment and rapid bracing by carpenters before the committee resumed its session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican National Committee
William F. Stone
New
Bryan to Confer With Watterson on Bryan Visit
Telegraph from Louisville reports Henry Watterson left for Chicago to meet William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska. They will discuss the Democratic campaign, with Bryan already seen as the party’s presidential candidate by acclamation. Watterson and his wife accompany the trip to New York talks and the next steps for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Louisville
Henry Watterson
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Watterson
Mr. Bryan
New York
National Committee
Bryan
Fight for control in Kentucky convention battles begin
Lexington Kentucky June the advance guard for the Democratic State Convention began arriving today. The main fight will be for control of the party for the next four years. Ex Governer Beckham's forces oppose W B Haldeman of Louisville backed by a strong element that favored James B McCreary for United States Senator against Beckham in last year's primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lexington
Beckham
W. B. Haldeman
Louisville
James B. McCreary
John Mitchell Indorsed for Vice Presidency in Texas
Worth Texas June Democratic executive committee approved a resolution endorsing John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president for the vice presidency. The action reflects support from party leaders gathered in Worth for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Texas
Worth
Tex
Democratic Executive Committee
United Mine Workers
Democratic National Committee to hold June 16 meeting
Chicago on June 8 announces that a sub-committee on arrangements will meet in Chicago on June 16 to select temporary officers for the national convention and to handle other business as submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Urey Woodson
Democratic National Committee
Fight for Senator in South Dakota primaries
Sioux Falls Dated report notes unprecedented interest as statewide primaries approach. Republicans split between stalwarts and insurgents with Governor Crawford and Senator Kittridge leading the U S Senate bid. Both factions mobilize speakers and campaign teams while full state ticket is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Crawford
Kittridge
United States Senate
May Marry Greek Nobleman After Divorce in Rochester
Mrs. E Franklin Brewster of Rochester, now divorced from E Franklin Brewster head of Brewster Gordon Co, plans marriage to a Greek court attaché. Her daughters were presented at the Greek court, and if wed she would be a lady in waiting to the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
E. Franklin Brewster
Rochester
Senator Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Brewster
Greece
Ashton Knight
Paris
Frelinghuysen
Gould Sails Today Aboard Kronprinzessen Cecile
George J. Gould sails this morning aboard the Kronprinzessen Cecille with family plans and a likely two week Europe stay. Charles M Schwab will also travel aboard the same liner, intending to mix business with leisure and to return in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Gould
Europe
Gould
Harriman
Charles M. Schwab
Kronprinzessen
Schwab
Police and Citizens Seek Fugitive Edward Winnett
Staten Island police and many citizens search for Edward Winnett accused of assaulting nine year old Agnes O'Brien. Winnett's wife and child were found asphyxiated in their Stapleton home yesterday. Public feeling runs high and authorities pledge protection if he is captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
Edward Winnett
Agnes O'Brien
Stapleton Yeasterday
Butler Admits Charge In Tenement Fire Probe
Commissioner Butler of the Tenement House Department admitted that subordinate statements reflecting on the department were true during a Pearl Street fire inquiry that killed three. Deputy Darwin testified owners were warned about a stable on the ground floor and no decisive action was taken until condemnation two weeks after the blaze. Butler said he inherited 85000 violations and a thin staff, noting a 290000.00 iee houses build rate and efforts to create fire escape troops were largely wasted. Darwin added fifteen notices had been sent to owners regarding other violations at No 470 Pearl Street, and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Tenement House Department
Acritelli
Pearl Street
Darwin
Department of
City of
New York
No. St Pearl Street
James Cavanagh Obituary in Brooklyn Resident Founder
James Cavanagh a long time resident of the Eastern District Brooklyn died Sunday at his home 616 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn He came to the country at age twelve and for many years ran offices on Warren Street Manhattan and leather factories in Brooklyn His passing marks the end of a career tied to Brooklyn trade and industry through decades of city life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cavanagh
Brooklyn
Bedford Avenue
Warren Street
Manhattan
William M. Ingraham Dies Of Heart Disease In Brooklyn
William M. Ingraham a prominent Brooklyn legal and financial figure died suddenly from heart disease at his home 476 Clinton avenue. Born February 2 1827 in Amenia Dutchess County he was educated at Amenia Seminary and Wesleyan University. He served as director of Nassau National Bank organizer of Long Island Loan and Trust Company and held directorships at Montauk Fire Insurance Company Broadway Railroad Title Guarantee and Trust Company and Bond and Mortgage Guarantee Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Ingraham
Brooklyn
Clinton Avenue
Amenia
Dutchess County
Amenia Seminary
Wesleyan University
Ingraham
Nassau National Bank
Long Island Loan and Trust Company
Montauk Fire Insurance Company
Broadway Railroad Company
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
The
Bond and Mortgage Guarantee Company
Dr. Robert Watts Jr. Dies After Illness in City
Dr. Robert Watts Jr., born 1867 in the city, died yesterday at his home after a long illness. He was Columbia College class of 1885, studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, became an interne at Bellevue Hospital for three years, then practiced privately. He married Miss Rice of New Brunswick, N. J., and is survived by his wife and one daughter. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Watts, Jr
East 35Th Street
Robert and
Frances Watts
Columbia College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
N. J
Obituaries for Daniel Vliel Fannie Kiefer Newman and John McGaughin
Daniel Vliet longtime New Brunswick resident died at his home aged 96 born January 1819 his family traced to Holland. Fannie Kiefer Newman widow of Charles Newman died in New Orleans at her son in law Sidney H March’s home burial in New Orleans Thursday. John McGaughin died Saturday of heart disease at No Mil Bedford Avenue Brooklyn born April 18 1836 served as a Civil War seaman and later worked in Brooklyn Navy Yard mechanical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Kiefer, Newman
New Orleans
Charles Newman
Sidney H. March
John M’gaughin
Pastor on Runaway Motorcycle in Paterson
The Rev James H Carroll pastor of First Advent Church Bloomfield and Second Advent Jersey City rode a motorcycle on Market street when a control screw fell out He leaped from the bike near the General Hospital suffering a dislocated shoulder and bruises He was semi conscious and taken to hospital before returning home
Insanity Plea in Jersey City Murder Case
Matthew Orwell, who admitted murder in the second degree for killing his wife in Jersey City, seeks leniency by insanity plea. His Irish mother’s affidavit claims insanity runs in the Olwell family and notes a prior skull fracture. Judges Blair and Carey will hear the insanity inquiry before sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Orwell
Hudson County Court of Over
Grand Street
Jersey City
Walscheid
Olwell
County Cavan
Ireland
Patrick
Matthew
America
Orwell
Blair
Carey
City reports record low weekly death rate
The Health Department announces the city’s death rate for the last week at 14.41 per thousand, the lowest in history. The two prior weeks reached 14.48 and 14.41, marking near-record figures for late October and mid-November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Engineer Falls From Cab as Train Passes Iowa Line
Omaha June 8 Engineer E Starling of a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train fell from the cab while driving at forty miles an hour several miles south of Hentons Iowa The fireman only missed him when the train passed the station The train was reversed and the engineer was found unconscious on the track He is expected to recover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
E. Starling
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Hentons
Iowa
Examine Teachers for Trip Abroad
About thirty women and three men applied before sub-committees of the special committee empowered by the Board of Education to select fifty teachers for study of educational conditions in Europe. The sub-committee, Dr William H. Maxwell City Superintendent Abraham S Stern and J Sullivan, went into secret session for two hours and then announced that names would be submitted to the Board tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Europe
William H. Maxwell
Abraham S. Stern
J. Sullivan
Hitchcock Faces Jury in Hitchcock Trial
At Raymond Hitchcock trial jurors were chosen as opening statements began. Assistant District Attorney Garvan described charges including attempted assault and assault in the second degree with the Von Hagen girl, who was fifteen at the time. Witnesses described visits to Hitchcock’s Great Neck home and a 41st Street house lodging, with cross examination revealing details of meetings and a suspected first name of a man linked to the case. The jury panel included diverse residents from Manhattan and the Bronx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hitchcock
Haley Coy Hagen
Everthing
Hitchcock
Hasat
Henry C. Gray
Flora Zabeie
Garvan
von Hagen
Gevan
My von Hagen
de Witt
41St Street
Elsie Veecks
Great Neck
Long Island
Ping
Great Neds
Chaniler
William
Wiliam Langenter
East 11 Street
Charles J. Maguire
West 234 Street
John C. Griswold
East 24 Street
Owen Fielding
West Sth
Willam H. Masterson
Anthony Avenue
The
Bronx
George Mumterman
West 29Th Street
Henry Guttin
Beaver Street
Frederick Gebien
East 21St Street
James B. Branch
Pine Street
William Goodhard
Broadway
Robert & Miller
Grand Street
Samuel L. Kern
West Bath Street
Inspection Begins for Brooklyn Street Cleaning Forces
The Brooklyn contingent of the Street Cleaning Department opened a multi district inspection led by Commissioner Foster Crowell and deputies William Edwards and Owen J. Murphy. About four hundred men at Greenpoint Station D were reviewed along with Stables E in East New York and the new Flushing Avenue facility costing about 300 108 dollars. Crowell urged double effort and cordial relations with the department executive, with four borough districts to be inspected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Foster Crowell
Mr. Crowell
William Edwards
Owen J. Murphy
Greenpoint
East New Tors
Flushing Avenue
Crowell
ad@rese
Drowned Child in Killwee Kull Rowboat Accident
A one and twenty year old English actor William Piellegan Junior drowned yesterday in Killwee Kull after a rowboat capsized during a failed exchange with a companion. The incident occurred while the boy was rowing and attempting to exchange something with his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
William Piellegan, Jr
William Piellegan
Killwee Kull
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