Harmon Boom Launches Ohio Democratic Rally in Dayton
In Dayton on June 21 the Ohio Democratic State Convention opened amid calls to reform state graft and tax policy. Delegates, led by interim chair Alice Pomerene, debated a senator endorsement move, heard Governor Harmon praised for business-led reforms, and formed early platform items including direct nominations and a public utilities plank.
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Harmon
Washington
Aliee Pomerene
Canton
Judson Harmon
State Central Committee
William J. Bryan
Charles Dick
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
James E. Campbell
Pomerene
Resolutions Committee
United States
Republican Party
Julson Harmer
State House
Beatty
Wade H. Ellis
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Taft
Public Utilities Commission
Yale Leaders Highlight Salary Urgency At Alumni Meeting
Yale President Hadley urged higher salaries for top professors at the alumni meeting during commencement week. He noted gains in income and endowment, outlined budget plans, and cited need for labs in biology and zoology while detailing Yale finances and endowment growth.
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New Haven
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
Hadley
Yale University
Harvard
Columbia
West
Stokes
Hillhouse
Sachem
Alumni Hall
Wright Memorial
J. G. K. McClure
Marcus P. Knowlton
Eugene L. Richards
Percy Jackson
Edward T. Hart
Rate inquiry paves way for railroad reward action
At a meeting of State Tax Assessors, Strong and Halsey pledged to supply the Railroad Commission with any information it needs on increased railroad commutation rates. No quorum prevented official action, but with Bogirdus and Hendrickson expected back next week a formal motion is anticipated.
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Tribune
Trenton
N. J
Strong and
Halsey
Railroad Commission
Messrs
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Hendrickson
Panic as mad dog roams Newark City Hall building
A dog believed mad caused panic in Newark City Hall yesterday. It frothing and barking dashed through corridors and halls before being captured at Police Headquarters. The Humane Society was notified.
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Police
Humene Society
Williams College Class Day Highlights Alumni Return
Williamstown hosts alumni and undergraduates for class day on June 21. Bliss Perry, 81, of Cambridge, elected Alumni Association president. A telegram congratulated oldest alumnus William N. Rankin, 1831, of East Orange. Morris D. Lambie, Northampton, gave the opening address. Herbert W. Fowde, Cesarea, Turkey, delivered the ivy oration. John R. Hamilton, Watervliet, N Y, was class orator.
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Mass
Willams College
Williams College
Alumni Association
Bliss Perry
Cambridge
William N. Rankin
East Orange
N. J
Independents Sweep Larchmont and Rye Village Elections
In Larchmont Republicans won the village ticket with Edward Coleman Friffin as president and Joseph Bird as treasurer, while Rye voters backed the Independents who captured the presidency and other seats. The Independents campaigned against electing college men, citing natives as better for practical governance.
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Rye
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New York
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T. A. Weinz
Henry Ruhl
William Porter Allen
Solomon Ireland
Citizens’ Independent
Vilage
Allen
American Yacht Club
Apawamis Golf Club
Graduation at Montclair High School Commencement
Montclair New Jersey June 21 Montclair High School held its commencement exercises at the First Congregational Church. The class of eighty one graduates presented a cantata Visit of Socrates and Athena by Florence Harris. The address was delivered by former Governor Utter of Rhode Island.
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New York
Sloan Laboratory
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Yale Medical School
University
Montclair
N. J
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First Congregational Church
Acantata
Socrates
Athena
Florence Harris
Utter
Rhode Island
Oregon Trunk Mystery Ends in Confession at Union Station
Portland detectives report Jesse P. Webb confessed to killing William A. Johnson whose body was found in a trunk at Union Station. Johnson and his wife and child had traveled with Webb, who used the alias A C Powers. Authorities found bloodstained garments and a blackjack, with Webb and Mrs. Johnson arrested as the investigation traced blood and foul play from the hotel room to the trunk mishap. Mrs. Johnson carried $1900 in currency claimed to be from a recently sold Seattle farm.
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Ore
Jesse P. Webb
William A. Johnson
Union Station
Johnson
Webb
A. C. Powers
North End
Powers
Nome
Alaska
Johnsons
Seattle
International Typographical Union
Vancouver
B. C
Oregon & Washington
North Fayallup
W. A. Johnson
Taft Taft Platform Outlined At Vermont GOP Convention
Burlington Vermont June 21 Republicans draft platform praising Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft. It calls for non partisan tariff schedules by a commission stronger Canada trade ties and a national public health department. Also favors tax law reform to avoid double taxation and caucus law amendments toward direct representation.
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Burlington, Vt
Canada
Department of Public Health
Montpétier
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Taft
Fort to Hear Commuters On Rail Fare Plea
Governor Fort agreed to meet Friday with the New Jersey Commuters League to urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend a forthcoming rail fare increase. Hugh M. Hewson of New York outlined representation options and warned action must occur before June 28 to affect rates.
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N. J
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Parker
Hewson
New Brunswick Board of Trade
Hewston
Magee and Penrose Forge Unity at Republican Conference
Harrisburg dispatch reports Mayor Magee of Pittsburgh and Senator Penrose mending rifts within the Republican group after a conference. Magee may back as permanent chair of the State Convention as Tener’s gubernatorial hold appears secure, with Lieutenant Governor race open and Grundy juggling business interests.
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Magee
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Penrose
Allegheny County
Republican State Convention
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Charleroi
Washington County
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Murphy
Mr. Tener
Harmony
Josephs. Grundy
Bucks County
Cornell Class Day marks new diploma tradition
President Jacob G. Schurman signed seven hundred diplomas and handed the pen to the class secretary inaugurating a new custom. The senior class ivy was planted and the pipe passed to the juniors as class orations were delivered in the Ithaca armory. Diplomas will be awarded tomorrow.
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Cornell
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Rochester
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Charles A. Carroll
New York City
Lord & Taylor sale signals new dry goods syndicate
Negotiations move toward transfer of Lord & Taylor to United Dry Goods Companies, amid hints of a price rise since Edward P. Hatch’s death. John Claflin of United Dry Goods confirms interest, with several offers reported. The deal foreshadows broader consolidation of major dry goods houses under a single syndicate structure backed by J. P. Morgan & Co.
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United States
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Edward P. Hatch
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Hatch
Edward Hatch
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Mr. Claflin
Lord & Taylor House
Dover
Del
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James McCreery & Co
Stewart & Co
Baltimore
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J. N. Adam & Co
Buffalo
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H. O'Neill & Co
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Twe
Hahne & Co
Newark
New Jersey
Powers Mercantile Company
Minneapolis
William Hengerer
Louisville
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
New York
Fifth Avenue
America
Samuel Lord
George W
Netherlands
Taylor
Bridewell
Netherland
Atlantic
Manhattan
Havens Boom Growing Amid Democratic Talk in New York
Rochester June 21 Howard T Mosher ex chairman of Monroe County Democratic Committee says James S Havens is the strongest gubernatorial candidate for the fall campaign He reports sentiment for Havens in many parts especially New York City where leaders seek a Havens nomination and Tammany Hall shows interest in him
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Howard T. Mosher
Democratic Committee of
Monroe
James S. Havens
Mosher
Haveng
New York City
George W. Aldridge
Tammany Hall
Mr. Havens
Daniel F. Calalan
Havens
Ex Fire Chief James Fay Dies in Long Branch
James Fay former Long Branch Fire Department chief dies at fifty five from apoplexy in Long Branch New Jersey. Fay organized the Elberom Fire Engine Company and served as a telegraph operator and shore correspondent for New York and Philadelphia newspapers.
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N. J
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Elberom Fire Engine Company
Long Branch Fire Department
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Shore
New York
Philadelphia
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