Kings County political rift centered on McCarren leadership
A rift among seven signers of the resolution challenges McCarren’s control of Kings County Democratic affairs. Several district leaders express opposition to his continued leadership, citing political patronage and campaign damage. The antis vow to end public fights, pushing for an alternative who would streamline district leadership.
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McCarren
Kings
Coler
Charles F. Murphy
Melody
Byrnes
Metz
Farrell
Lynch
Sinnott
McGuire
Regan
Gray
Controller
Kane
Naumer
Butler
Woodford Disclaims Involvement In Hughes District Contests
General Stewart L. Woodford president of the Hughes National League disclaims responsibility for a district primary election circular. He states the letter was issued without his knowledge and approval and confirms his readiness to be placed on any ticket for a Republican and Hughes aligned slate. Frank Brookfield denies authoring the circular.
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Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes National League
Hughes Republicans
Brookfield
Herbert Parsons
Nicholas Murray Butler
Seth Low
Chicago
Parsons
Woodford
Hughes League
11Th Congress
Hughes
Wadhams
Congress
Messrs
Lauterbach
Low
13Th
13Th Congress
Frank Brookfield
Hughes League of the United States
Joe and Joe Battle in Queens Primary Fight
Borough President Bermel and former leader Cassidy clash in Queens as both claim Borough patronage. The contest over the 1st and 24th wards shapes fall primaries with Cassidy aided by a McClellan Murphy truce, boosting his Tammany backing.
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Bermel
Cassidy
Joe
Queens
Kings County GOP Fixes Convention Dates and Primary Fight
The Kings County Republican General Committee confirmed convention dates set by the Republican Executive Committee. The sole primary contest occurs in the Assembly District where Rep. George F. Waldo challenges Naval Officer F J H Kracke.
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Kings Country
Republican General Committee
Republican Executive Committee
Repubicans
Assembly District
George FE. Waldo
F. J. H. Kracke
Primary Fight Today Sets Political Calendar
Republican primaries run 2 to 9 today with district conventions on April 3 7 9 and 11 state convention at Carnegie Hall April 11 at 11 am Democrats vote 2 to 9 today with assembly conventions April 3 and state convention at Carnegie Hall April 14. Battle lines form as Parsons and Halpin trade charges over fraud and loyalty to Governor Hughes with key fights in the 25th 27th and 29th assemblies and 11th district.
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Carnegie Hall
Parsons
Republican County Committee
William Halpin
Odell
Halpin
George R. Manchester
Supreme Court
Congress
Chicago
Martin Saxe
Harry W. Mack
William Harris Douglas
Hughes
Woodford
Hughes League of the United States
Republican Organization
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Parsons Attacks Odell Over Voting Slips Claim
Herbert Parsons, Republican County Committee president, accuses Odell supporters of using thin paper slips to aid repeaters in primaries. He alleges slips guide repeaters to districts and polling places, cites Fifth Avenue Hotel operations led by Calvin McKnight, and notes rewards offered for evidence of illegal voting. He vows continued action to cleanse primaries.
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Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Odell
State Superintendent of Elections
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Calvin McKnight
McKnight
George R. Manchester
Brackett Urges Votes Against Parsons Candidate
Ex-Senator Brackett and Hughes State League leader Brackett met Governor Hughes in Albany on March 20. Brackett stated that supporters seeking Hughes’s Presidential nomination should oppose the Parsons candidate in districts with a contest, signaling his clear stance in the New York City primary situation.
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Tribune
Albany
Brackett
Hughes State League
Hughes
New York City
Parsons
Parsons Replies to Brackett in Albany Contention
Representative Parsons counters ex Senator Brackett’s claims by asserting General Woodford’s statement as Governor Hughes’ authorized position. He recalls Hughes’ past rebuke of Brackett’s “flourish of trumpets” and notes Brackett’s pretended support is hollow, citing another close ally to Hughes to dispute Brackett’s assertions.
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Parsons
Albany
Brackett
Woodford
Hughes
Hughes State League
Committee of Twenty-Five
Republican Club
Parsons Men Attack Hendrick In District Campaign
The Hammond Parsons team circulated a hostile appeal accusing Frank Hendrick of Hearst past links while Hendrick’s supporters countered by alleging Parsons backed Hendrick for Congress. Hendrick asserts his GOP loyalty and cites past committee service and social club admission as proof.
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Hammond-Parsons
Frank Hendrick
Odell
Mr. Hendrick
Hearst
Hendrick
Parsons
Congress
Porto Rican Republicans Elect Delegates at Convention
In San Juan on March 30 one hundred nine of 119 Republican convention delegates gathered. Roberto Todd and Francisco Quinones were chosen as delegates to the national convention, with alternates José Gomez-Brioso and Lucas Valdivieso. Delegates go uninstructed. a motion to instruct them failed 108 to 1.
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San Juan
P. R
Roberto Todd
Francisco Quinones
José Gomez-Brioso
Lucas Valdivieso
Bryan Not Asked to Speak at Jefferson Dinner
The National Democratic Club released a list of speakers for the Jefferson birthday banquet at the Knickerbocker Hotel on April 13. It includes Woodrow Wilson, Robert Taylor, Robert Owen, F. M. Simmons, and Edward Shenard, but not William J. Bryan, who was invited but has not accepted.
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National Democratic Club
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Peerless
John W. Keller
Thomas Jefferson
Knickerbocker Hotel
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Robert L. Taylor
United States
Tennessee
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
F. M. Simmons
North Carolina
Edward M. Shenard
New York City
Rump convention backs Owen as Cole successor attempt stalls
In Urbana Champaign County supporters of Ralph D. Cole held a rump convention alongside the regular caucus as Kenton hosts the second Suh District Republican Convention. The meeting instructed Champaign County's 33 votes for Judge T. C. Owen. Paraker allies push for national delegates while Foraker loyalists seek a victory on the second day.
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Urbana
Ohio
Kenton
Ralph D. Cole
Cole
Champaign County
Champaign
T. C. Owen
Paraker
Foraker
Democrats Likely to Gain Seats in House, Lloyd Says
Representative James T. Lloyd of Missouri, chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, told Mayor Mellan at City Hall yesterday that the outlook for a Democratic increase in the House was promising. He cited expected gains in Mississippi Valley states including Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, and possibly Ohio. Montana was also mentioned as showing gains.
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James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Democratic National Congress Committee
Mellan
House of Representatives
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Minnesota
Ohio
Montana
Publisher Edwin Hall Found Unconscious in West Side Apartments
Edwin Buckley Hall, formerly of Hall & Locke publishers, was found unconscious in Eleanor Court West Sid Street yesterday afternoon. He was removed to J Hood Wright hospital in critical condition. Police keep guard as investigation seeks motive for alleged suicide attempt. Hall's wife is seriously ill at his home. Hall recently retired from publishing after selling the business to the Young Folks Educational League.
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Edwin Buckley Hall
Hall & Locke, Publishers
East 21St Street
Eleanor Court
West Sid Street
J. Hood Wright
Hall
Young Folks’ Educational League
Recalcitrant Firemen Refuse Call In Millionaire Sewickley Heights
A fire at Sewickley Heights owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Horne prompted a volunteer department scare as members refused to aid, citing three prior rescues for rich residents without pay. The blaze was fought by a pajama-clad bucket brigade. Mrs. Horne is linked to BF Jones Jr. and W P Snyder also had a home set aflame.
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the Tribune
Pittsburg
Mareh
Sewickley Heights
Sewickley
Elizabeth Horne
George Fred Williams Announces Big Four Delegates at Large
Boston announces George Fred Williams slate for Bryan Big Four delegates at large to the Denver convention. The slate includes Williams of Dedham Joan W Coughlin of Fall River Daniel F. Doherty of Weymouth and John B. Moran of Boston.
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Tribune
Boston
George Fred Williams
Denver
Dedham
Joan W Coughlin
Fall River
Daniel Fo Doherty
Weelheid
John B. Moran
Fire at Manhattan Bridge Pier Stuns City Crew
A late night blaze at Pike Street near the East River threatened a new bridge tower and caused extensive property losses estimated at 200000 dollars. Crews fought fumes and creosoted wood as seventeen engines and three fireboats battled the stubborn fire, with many firefighters treated for smoke inhalation and injuries.
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Manhattan Bridge
Pike Street
East River
The
Tribune
St. Gregory's Hospital
Terry & Trench
Joy Line
Maine Steamship Company
Terry & Tench
John Werner
Werner
O'Keefe
Croker
Edgemont
Velox
Engine Company 2
O'Hara
Siebelt
Siebolt
Terry & Tench Plier
Bridge Department
Stevenson
Gillette Executed for Adirondack Murder at Auburn
Chester E. Gillette died in the electric chair at Auburn prison after confessing to or maintaining his guilt in the 1908 murder of Miss Grace Brown near Big Moose Lake. Officials and spiritual advisers described his calm, resolute demeanor as he faced execution, and his final statement expressed Christian faith and forgiveness.
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Auburn
Chester E. Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Adirondacks
Auburn Prison
Gillette
Henry Mellravy
Cordelle Herrick
Valley of Death
Jesus Christ
Flim
Christ
Cullette
Ward McAllister Not In Want Recovery Hopes
San Francisco report says Ward McAllister, son of the former New York social leader, recently operated on for appendicitis in San Rafael, has a slight chance for recovery. A relative says Ward has never been in want and receives regular income from his mother.
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San Francisco
Ward McAllister
New York
San Rafael
Kall McAllister
Senator Penrose Improves. Bulletin Says Condition Satisfactory
Physicians attending Senator Penrose report his condition is improving in a satisfactory way. A bulletin issued at 7 o'clock tonight states no further bulletins will be issued this evening. Also notes an advertisement for LANATINE BROMO Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee.
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Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
W. Grove
Elgnhature Co
Night Target Practice Off Magdalena Bay
Atlantic fleet battleships conduct night target practice with searchlights and artillery fire off Magdalena Bay. Officers note mixed reactions to a world cruise via Australia and Suez, while Sperry anticipates commanding the world sailing voyage and comments on navigation and supply logistics.
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Magdalena Bay
San Diego
Cal
Australia
Suez Canal
New York
San Francisco
Fleet Ordnance
McLean
Ordnance
Ben
Gow
Charles S. Sperry
Evans
Thomas
Sperry
Japan
Australa
Parson Dropped After Love Letters Evidence
The Rev. Pranis Brown, 58, former pastor of Rowayton Baptist Church, faced a church council in South Norwalk after letters to Miss Clara Raymond, daughter of ex-Representative Charles Raymond of Darien, were admitted as evidence. Dr J D Richardson admitted guilt in writing, Brown’s health portrayed as brain fever, long illness and invalid status noted.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Pranis
Brown
Clara Raymond
Rae
Charles Raymond
Darien
Council of the Baptist Church
J. D. Richardson
Partei@ County Baptist Association
Rowayton Baptist Church
Miss Raymond
South
Mr Brown
Tre Brown
Mystery in Cleveland Tragedy In Dundas Woods
Detectives search Dundas Woods for a missing revolver after the tragic double death of Carl Bernthaler and Lena Ziechmann found shot in land Heights east of Cleveland. Bernthaler a four time married music teacher and member of an opera house orchestra. Ziechmann a German teacher and music pupil. Authorities suspect murder by a third party though the missing revolver complicates the case.
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Cleveland
Dundas Woods
Carl Bernthaler
Lena Ziechmenn
Forest
Land Heights
Bernthaler
Mise Ziechmann
Bernthalert
Nevis
New York
Dundas Wood
Ras
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Aeolian Hall
Aeolian Company
Fifth Avenue
34Th St
Hammond
Union League Club
Elihu Root, Jr
Charles Evans Hughes
27Th Assembly
Loy J
Democratic Club
Edwin B. Hall
George Fred
Chester Gillette
Ward M'Allister
Interborough Transit
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Catskills
Mohawk Valley
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Southwestern Limited
Lake Shore Limited
Ciera Central
Broaway
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West 125Th Street
125Th St. Station
Grand Central Station
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Fulton Street
Broadway
L. P. Hsteed
Madison
Astor Coast Company
Fifth Ave
36Th ST
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries
45Th St
James P. Sile
Edward Brandus
Philippines
Admiral Sperry
Magellan
F. C. Brown
Mrs. Brown II
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