Manufacturers Urge Campaign Influence At Roosevelt Era Meeting
James W. Van Cleave led National Association of Manufacturers delegates in announcing plans to influence the 1909 presidential race from their Waldorf convention on May 15. The group, with 3000 members and $15 million capital, pledged to oppose labor demagoguery while weighing Roosevelt, Taft, and Bryan, and discussed boycott limits, labor trusts, and political mobilization. Baron Yoshiro Sakatani of Japan arrived amid talks of a Japan loan and broader financial influence as baron’s party also met bankers and officials in Washington.
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James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
St. Louis
Waldorf
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
Washington
van Cleave
Taft
William J. Bryan
Republican Party
Congress
Beveridge
Indiana
Littlefield
Maine
Fort
New Jersey
Samuel Gompers
Judiciary Committee of Congress
Labor Trust
Organized Labor
Canada
Cannon
Wu Ting-fang
China
Yoshiro Sakatani
Japan
Tokio
K. Yaga
Bank of Formosa
K. Sugita
Dai-Shi Ginke
Great First Bank
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Baron Sakatan
S. Yokoyama
K. Magoshi
Bar Nippon Brewing Company
Baron Sakatani
Holland House
Yokohama
Victoria
Saionji
United States
Europe
Yokoyama
Tekio
Baron Sukatani
London
Mob Hunts Woman in Sheepshead Bay After Home Misdeed
Mrs L Summerville described as the most beautiful negro woman in Sheepshead Bay returned to her former home on Shere Road and confronted landlord Lares and Penates removal. After a heated exchange a whiskey bottle struck the landlord, drawing a crowd of two hundred. Police and bloodhounds were sought as Summerville fled, eluding pursuit by escaping to a church bluff and slipping away toward Brighton Beach by train.
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168Th Precinct
Coney Island
Rcent
Avenue X
Detectives Declared In 47th Senate Race With Lawyers
In New York May 10 detectives accompanied by two lawyers from the New York State association to curb election corruption arrived to monitor Niagara and Orleans counties ahead of Tuesday’s special Senate election. Allan Robinson and M P D Reilly led the operation, with one lawyer basing in Niagara County and the other in Orleans. North Tonawanda hosted a large anti-race track gambling meeting while Batavia hosted a union mass meeting of churches. Senator S Percy Wooker and Assemblyman Fred Barker spoke in support of the Governor and the Agnew Mart bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loc Vort
N. Y
New York State Association
Niagara
Orleans
Senate
Allan Robinson
Eed M. PD. Reilly
Albany
Niagara County
Orleans County
North Tonawanda
Batavia
Genesee County
S. Percy Wooker
Fred B. Barker
Agnew- Mart
No Change in City Vote on Antiracetrack Gambling Bill
Rumors of session absences proved unfounded besides Senator Foelker’s illness. Senator Gilchrist faced pressure from district leaders but remained opposed to the bill. He will not be renominated as constituents oppose his stance.
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Foelker
Gilchrist
Kings
Billie
Hamilton to Succeed Fancher in Chautauqua Seat
Jamestown NY May 10 Republican primaries in Chautauqua yielded E B Vreeland renominated for Congress Charles M Hamilton nominated for State Senator and A F Allen renominated for Assembly from the 1st District Albert T Fancher currently holds the Senate seat for the district which includes Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties He backed anti race track gambling bills that failed by a tie vote amid allegations of being kidnapped by racing interests the night before the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua County
E. B. Vreeland
Congress
Charles M. Hamilton
A F. Allen
Chautauqua
Albert T. Fancher
Attaraugus
Carnegie and Mrs Sage aid Hughes race track crusade
Albany May 19 Andrew Carnegie funds the International Reform Bureau to mobilize opposition to Governor Hughes in the anti gambling drive. Mrs Roswell Sage also contributes a check for the same purpose to the Albany office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Andrew Carnegie
Hughes
Fice
International Reform Bureau
Roswell Sage
Direct Nomination Letter Urges Lawmakers to Back Governor
A Brooklyn Young Republican committee and Kings County clubs push direct nominations in a letter to voters. They argue party voter choice versus party bosses, reference the Travis-Green bill, and urge constituents to write Assembly members and Senators in support of the Governor. Names listed include Gunnison Kemic Chapman Windels Farwell Sammis Wibecan Jeames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Young Republican Wb
Kings County
Governors
Assembly
Ahiem
W. Haines
M. B. Wright
J. H. Smith
J. Maluwright
A. M. McCabe
KS. Conklin
Arte Seas Ward
Beverly K. Robinson
Henry FE. Chapman
PW. H. Windels
Frank M. Farwell
Elmer G. Sammis
George CE. Wibecan, Jr
Darwin KR. Jeames, Jr
Night court hears complaints amid trucking clash on West 125th
Magietrzie Wahile adjourns a protest over arrest by Petrolman Edward Marren at West 125th street station. Frank Mullin and Richard Sheehan, both in trucking, are accused of disturbing the peace. Mullin alleges coercion to drop the complaint as Meehan reports Mullin was a complainant then a prisoner. Mullin plans to pursue the case and Sheehan faces a $6 penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magietrzie Wahile
Frank Mullin
No. MM Weet Mist Street
Cormamissioner
Kingham
Edward Marren
West 125Th Street
Marren
Mullix
Richard Sheehan
Meehan
Mullin
West 1251 Street
Sheehan
Lecsman
Stheenan
Muliin
Fragmentary obituary note from Milwaukee Tribune misspelled names
A garbled clip from The Tribune in Milwaukee hints at a biographical note or obituary. It mentions a person leaving a town and traveling to San Francisco via a path from Gusin or Gueva, with unclear spelling and dates. The readable elements suggest a travel or life event narrative without full details.
May Instruct For Mr. Roosevelt At California Convention
San Francisco reports an unusual scenario as California Republicans may instruct for Roosevelt at the Sacramento state convention next Thursday despite Roosevelt saying he will not seek reelection. Unofficial primary ballots favored Roosevelt, with Taft and Hughes next, and George J. Knight may chair the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sacramento
Roosevelt
California
George J. Knight
State Central Committee
Lincoln-Roosevelt League
Taft
Charles K. Hughes
George Stene
Republican State Central Committee
Explain Why Augustus Thomas Was Not Nominated
Mr. Bryan's representative in Springfield Missouri explains that the Missouri convention did not reject Augustus Thomas for alternate to the Democratic National Convention. The dispatch was erroneous and the resolution was seen as a slight to Eugene Field. Thomas, though allied with New Rochelle, could not be elected due to anti Bryan forces in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Walker
William Jennings Bryan
Augustus Thomas
Missouri
Springfield
Bryan
New York
Walker
Thomas
Denver
Moran withdraws from gubernatorial race in May report
John B. Moran District Attorney announced he will not pursue the Governorship nomination. He expects to be fit by July to resume duties as District Attorney but will not be strong enough to mount a full campaign for the election. The Telegraph to The Tribut Boston May 4 reports Moran’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John B. Moran
Enogh
Vo, Eraes
SHED DANCE OR DIE
Maud Conover an eighteen year old wife in New York swallowed half a bottle of iodine after a quarrel with husband George Conover. She fainted into his arms and Dr Gelser of Bellevue saved her life. The dispute centered on her fondness for dancing and late nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Conover
George Conover
East 29Th Street
Bellevue Hospital
Gelser
Bellevue
Hospital Meeting Scolds Board as Director Shortage Debated
Samuel D. Levy of the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society sharply criticized Lebanon Hospital Association directors for poor attendance and lack of new members or contributions. President Jonas Weil defended the boards as 3,456 patients were treated last year at The Bronx hospital, while a $4,700 deficit cited high food and supply costs and a call for more financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lebanon Hospital Association
Samuel D. Levy
Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society
Joseph Buttenweiser
Hebrew Technical School
Levy
Bronx
Jonas Weil
Hospital Association
Westchester
Cauldwell Avenues
Weit
Association
Man Found Shot in Prospect Park Bench
A deceased man around sixty five, well dressed, was found on a bench near the tennis grounds in Prospect Park Brooklyn at about 1 AM. Police believe he shot himself. A revolver lay near the body and no identification was found on him. James Wilkins of 115 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn discovered the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
James Wilkins
Fifth Avenue
Engineers to Discuss Clutches at ASME Meeting
Henry Souther will address clutches at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers gathering Tuesday evening in the society building at No 29 West 39th Street. Engineers from Buffalo Hartford Providence and other cities are expected to participate in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Souther
Clutches
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
West 39Th Street
Buffalo
Hartford
Providence
Republican district conventions nominate Taft delegates
The 1st District Republican convention in New Orleans named W. J. Brophy and Felix Berkel to Chicago and instructed for Secretary Taft. In Brunswick the 6th District split with two factions naming delegates and alternates from Lowndes, Pierce, and Camden counties. Morgan City chose Jules Godchaux and A. M. Dupont as delegates with Louis Corde and W. Kemper as alternates, with resolutions favoring Taft though no instruction given.
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Tribune
New Orleans
W. J. Brophy
Felix Berkel
Chicago
Taft
Brunswick
J. W W. Wilkinson
Lowndes County
M. ©. Parker
Pierce
W. C. Lane
Lowndes
L. L. Allison
Telfare
E. W. Binkins
Camden
FE. Monroe
Brooks
H. M. Cobb
A. B. Walton
Morgan City
Jules Godchaux
la Force
A. M. Dupont
Terrebonne
Louis Corde
Assumption
W. ¥. Kemper
St. Mary
Charges Against Four Bishops Face Maladministration Claims
Ey Telegraph reports Rev George A Cooke of New York charges four Methodist Episcopal bishops Daniel Goodsell Boston David Moore Portland Ore Joseph Berry Buffalo and William McDowell Chicago with maladministration The Moore charge ties to Chancellor Day accusations dismissed by Moore The other charges relate to heresy rulings on Dr J M Buckley New York and Professor Berden Bowne Boston University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Baltimore
George A. Cooke
New York
Daniel A. Goodsell
Boston
David H. Moore
Portland
Ore
Joseph F. Berry
Buffalo
William F. McDowell
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moore
Chancellor Day
McDowell, Berry and
Goodsell
J. M. Buckley
Berden P. Bowne
Boston University
Memorial Service For Dead Heroes In City Church
Memorial services honoring dead soldiers sailors and marines were held last night under the Army and Navy Union Garrisons at St Ambrose's Church. The 1st Regiment Knights of Columbus escorted, with Major Christie in command. Fathers Chidwick Olmstead Reaney Burke and Smith led prayers as three hundred veterans marched in, paying tribute to bravery in war and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
City Board of the
Army and Navy Union
St. Ambrose’s Church
4Th Street
Tenth Avenue
John P. Chidwick
Maine
Knights of Columbus
Brooklyn
J.C. Day
Harlan FP. Christie
Father Chidwick
Chidwick
William Olmstead
W. H. S. Reaney
Burke and Smith
New Barracks for Traffic Squad Move to East 2d Street
The old Fifth Avenue Hotel stables at 153 and 4 East S2d street have been remodelled under Police Inspector Max Schmitt berger. Seventy five mounted policemen will move in within days. Lieutenants Eagan Wilson and John T. Smith will oversee the site with the 18th Street troopers vacating. Edwin F England, a trumpeter with eight years artillery service, will trumpet orders as daily drills occur at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
S2d Street
Max Schmittberger
Eagan, Wilson
John T. Smith
18Th Street
Edwin F. England
Cubans Cheer Governor Magoon on Return to Havana
Governor Magoon returned to Havana from his trip to Pinar del Rio and was warmly welcomed. He was loudly cheered by the American colony at Heradura and greeted by large crowds at every station. At one stop, a group sang songs and urged the governor to become Cuba’s president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Magoon
Pinar del Fuco
Herradura
Cuba
Crowd swarms Belle Gunness farm amid mystery
La Porte Indiana May 10 crowds flood the Gunness farm seeking clues to a murder spree. Authorities pause further body recovery while investigations focus on the cellar ashes and yard where ten bodies have been unearthed and possible gold fillings are searched for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Gunness
Olaf Lindboe
Chicago
Thomas
Smutzer
Woman Found Dead Near Brick Yards In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on May 10 a well dressed woman about thirty five was found dead on a clay bank near brick yards. A bottle with carbolic acid lay beside her, footprints suggested she was carried, and a coat covered her body as police noted no own footprints in the mud. Witnesses heard a carriage heading toward the yard area early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Angry husband in street fight over ogling wife
James T. Smith and his wife left Healy's restaurant when Smith accused Erick Mauer of flirting with Mrs. Smith. A confrontation led to Mauer slamming and breaking Smiths cane. both were taken to West 68th street station. Mauer faced assault charges, Smith did not appear. magistrate discharged him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Smith
Healy
Mr. Smith
August Belmonts Employee Slain on Long Island
In Babylon New York a Austrian farm hand J Dougiez employed on August Belmont stock farm was shot and killed last night. Police arrested August Ruzor a countryman though not believed to be guilty. Ruzor says a man halted them near the farm demanded money and then shot Douglez.
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Babylon
Long Island
J. Dougiez
August Belmont
Here
August Ruzor
Ruzor
Dougloz
Deougloz
Chinaman Held for Shooting Pistol at Saloon
A man named Yung Hing arrested at 13 Pell Street by Police Captain McNally and Detective Roy. He is charged with firing a revolver from a window. The bullet hit the brick wall of Nigger Mike Salter's saloon across the street, with an unclear target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yung Hing
No. 13
Pell Street
McNally
Elizabeth Street
Roy
Mike” Salter
Clash in Convention at Socialist National Meeting
At the Chicago national Socialist convention delegates clashed over appealing to farmers to join. Debs and Haywood vie for the presidential nomination as Morris Hilquitt was chosen temporary chairman. Debates on women, immigration, and a farmer outreach proposal continued as sessions adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Socialist Party
Morris Hilquitt
New York
Eugene V. Debs
Williard D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
New York City
Milwaukee
Texas
Oklahoma
Seymour Stedman
Rules Committee
Canddates
Anarchists' Federation issues new liberty manifesto
A new manifesto from the Anarchists' Federation of America argues anarchism seeks liberty and communal living, rejects violence, and denounces government. It claims poverty and oppression fuel unrest and questions police repression, urging freedom, shared work, and an end to suppressive laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anarchists’ Federation of America
Lfe
Denver
Philadelphia
Ameer Responds to India Over Afghan Invasions
Simla May 10 Ameer of Afghanistan finally answers the Indian government remonstrance over frontier incursions. He cites frontier control difficulties, reports recalling cross border tribes, and orders officials to stop further incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
Ameer
Afghanistan
Philippines Peaceful After Moro Disarming Efforts
Manila reports show disarming of the Fasiley Moros progressing without major trouble. Lanae districts are quiet and conditions are calmer than usual. Major General Weston deems recent actions police in nature, urges funding for irrigation, notes a 10,000,000 pesos foreign rice purchase this year and 190,000,000 pesos over a decade. Army pay bill passage is welcomed by officers and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fasiley Moros
Journalist Joseph Leicht Dies On North German Lloyd Voyage
Cherbourg dispatch reports Joseph Leicht a first cabot passenger aboard the Litzow died during the voyage. A journalist from Winona Minnesota, he will be shipped to New York on Wednesday for burial or further arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Joseph Leicht
First Cabot
Litzow
Leicht
Winona
Minn
New York
Moving pictures thrive as venues draw crowds
Despite a recent decision the Appellate Division notes vaudeville managers drew large audiences and thriving business. At Keith Proctor Union Square Theatre the Catholic centenary parade film series filled the venue both afternoon and evening. The pictures will run today Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The
Supreme Court
Keith & Proctor
Unio Square
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B. Bacon
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J. R. Day
Methodist Protestant Church
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Herbert T. Ames
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Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Commission On Federation
Board of Bishops
Joint Commission On Federation
Hhe
India
Gettysburg
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J. Campbell White
N. W. Rowell
Toronto
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Hamilton
Fancher
Carnegie and
Mrs
Sage Aid Hughes
Kings Republican
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Wahle
Leutenant
Elfie Fay
Wey
Gusin
van Gey
MR. Roosevelt
MR. Thomas
Mr. Bryan
Wright
Moran
Terpsichore
Hits Lebanon Hospital
S. D. Levy
Mr. Cooke
Messrs. Goodsell
Moore, Berry and
McDowell
Governor Magoon
Throng Gunness Farm
John Jameson
Agia
Will Nama
Debs Or
Hanwood
Federation of “Reds
Philippines
Basilan
Hunyadi
Janos
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