Benny the Candy Man Takes His Own Life in Brooklyn Store
A Brooklyn man known as Benny the Candy Man died yesterday morning by jumping from a window at his home on Henry Street. Mrs. Berman, his wife, found his body in the courtyard after his daughter Gussie alerted the family. He had been ill and opposed moving to the country despite his wife’s savings.
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Enny
Bracha Sere Y
Benny
Kewakigh
Iis
Henry Street
Brooklyn
Benjamin Bermar
Gussie
Berman
Herman
McCormick Picked as D N C Chair in Wilson Bid
Vance McCormick of Harrisburg described as anti-boss Democrat and Progressive ally is named chairman of the Democratic National Committee by President Wilson. Carter Glass selected as secretary amid forecasts of a Bull Moose bid and fund raising plans modeled on the 1912 campaign.
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St Louis
Vance McCormick
Harrisburg
Penn
Yale
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Careter Glass
Virginia
McCormick
New Gold Democrat
Erie
William Jennings Bryan
McNinney
Pennsylvant
Progress Democrat
Jim Gusfey
Rerick
Feders Reserve Board
Philadelphia
National Committee
Homer
Cummings
Connecticut
Fred B. Lynch
Minnesota
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa
Rolla, Wells
Missouri
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
West
New York
Chicago
Cyrus McCormick
Harvester Trust
Princeton
Edward M. House
National
Auto merger failed for lack of cash
Toledo June 26. Willys Overland president Joan N. Willys said he proposed a merger of the countries of the country but withdrew after learning payment could not be on a cash basis. He said fear of Sherman Anti Trust action, not abandon, prompted the move.
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Toledo
Joan N. Willys
Willys- Overland Company
Carey
Willys
Roosevelt Rumor: May Meeting With Hughes Fans Speculation
Rumor persists that Theodore Roosevelts stays in New York may bring him to a meeting with Republican nominee Charles E Hughes. Officials seek direct invitation from Hughes as Roosevelt recovers from a rib strain and remains at Oyster Bay awaiting next steps.
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Mr. Hughes
Union League Club
Samuel W. Peirchild
Hotel Astor
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Hughes
Senator James Speech at Democratic Convention Echoes Tariffs
James delivers a forceful address to Democrats praising the tariff stance and Federal Reserve Act, drawing on Irvin Cobb and Wilson praise while lampooning Republicans. He notes a potential Democratic sweep, cites audience reaction to Bryan, and references a Delmar Gardens newspaper event with Aryan caricatures.
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Ollie
James
Wilson
Allah
Democratic Party
Old World
Wood Wilson
Natunal Cone
Tor
Bryan Ciel
Matt Glynn
Bryan
Kentucky
Ryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryana
Bazin
Boscisshe
Sun, Stars and Planets Working for Hughes
A horoscope by Meyer proclaims Charles Evans Hughes fated to win the presidency. Leo rising and sun ruling promise rise above birth station and Mars in Aries suggests honorable motives and silent influence. Theodore Roosevelt supports Hughes, reinforcing Republican prestige after declining the Bull Moose bid.
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Meyer
Hoboken
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Devince
Hughes
Leo
Mr. Hughes
Aries
Mars
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Gazer
Choose T. R. or Clark says New Jersey Democrat leader
Cresap Sprigg, Essex Fells organizer of the Democratic Union of New Jersey, urged the Democratic National Convention to back Champ Clark or Theodore Roosevelt. He warned against packing the nomination with spoils politics, pressed for Clark, or Roosevelt if Clark declines, and denounced Wilsonian rhetoric.
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Cresap Sprigg
Democratic Union of New Jersey
Wilson
Champ Clark
Theodore Roosevelt
Essex Fells
N. A
James F. Martine
Roosevelt
Jefferson
America
Democratic Party
Hitchcock to be urged on Hughes in Rhode Island
York Republicans report long talks with Hughes and seek to sway delegates before the convention. Hughes plans conferences with Governor Whitman and GOP leaders in Washington, then returns to open campaign HQ. He will visit Providence for commencement duties and university plans, aiming to craft his acceptance speech and attack the Whitman administration.
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York
Mr Hughes
Hitchcock
Herbert Parsons
Frederick G. Tanner
Hughes
Whitman
Washington
Hugh Hall
Lake Placid
Providence
Benjamin Harker
Tiverton
R. 1
New York
Me. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Ganizations
Rhode Island
Exeter
Wit. Com
Mr. Dugues
The
Laivers
Hughes Nomination Sparks Enthusiasm Across GOP Circles
A wide array of notable figures from business and politics praised the Hughes nomination. Party leaders and supporters, including Samuel H. Ordway and William Porter, stressed unity and anticipated a strong Republican administration in 1917 as Roosevelt supporters also backed Hughes. Visitors from New York, Maryland, Philadelphia, and New Jersey voiced optimism about a Hughes sweep.
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William H. Prendergast
Hughes
Sir Hughes
Republican Party
Roosevelt
William Porter
Philadelphis
Italy
Edward L. Norton
Baltimore
Equitable Trust Company
Colin Woodward
John D. Bowles
Roger Spooner
Minneapolis
John C. Spooner
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Hurrell
Prudential Life Insurance Company
W. M Chandler
Adelbert
Sawyer
Colby Chester
George H. Bell
Burdette G. Lew
Corrections
Queens
James Ro SheMeld
Zenew
Republican Club
Ator
George A. Slater
Westelenter
Ivo Resident
Marka
Edward W. Gray
New Jerseys
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Aeoliany
Vocalion
Aeolian Company
Flatbush Avenue
42Nd Street
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Columbia Records
N. Willys
T.R. Staysinn
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Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt Republican Committee
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Progress National Committee
Arthur B. Duel
East Fifty-seventh Street
Manroe Robinson
Langdon
George W. Perkins
Progressive National Committee
E. A. van Valkenburg
Robert Baas
New Hampshire
John C. Greenway
Arizona
Jock Greenway
Rough Riders
Mra
Heaven Democratic
Judgment Seat
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Saks Company
Broadway
34Th Street
Saks & Company
Russia
Nity Club
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State Civil Service Commission
Ordway
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Wade
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William H. Stafford Wilwaukee
Frank Rector
Palamation
Abby Krebs
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