Brutal Third Avenue Elevated Crash Injures Dozens
A rear end collision between two southbound Third Avenue elevated trains near Willis avenue and 143rd street caused injuries to numerous passengers. Motorman William Ammerman was arrested for criminal negligence as police and ambulances aided the shaken crowd. Traffic halted for over an hour and trains filled to the doors as passengers rode rooftops.
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Blackwells Island Bridge Overload Sparks Alarm
The Tribune reports potential overload of the Blackwell's Island Bridge over the East River, with costs rising from a $5.13 million contract to about $23 million total. An engineer cited notes that extra weight, beyond contract plans, may threaten safety, likening concerns to the Quebec Bridge disaster and urging independent review by experts.
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Republican National Committee Opens Chicago Headquarters
Chairman Harry S. New opened headquarters in room 1,614 at the Auditorium Hotel Annex Chicago. The space remains decorated and undecorated as officials plan next steps. New suggested a slow start with potential delegate contests and a possible meeting after May 18 if more notices arrive.
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Three Presidential hopefuls ride secret train meeting none
On a Chicago to Washington run the Pennsylvanian Limited carried William J Bryan, John A Johnson, and Vice-President Fairbanks. Johnson said the fight is still on and he targets the East South and Alabama where May 18 primaries approach.
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Congress Adopts May 23 Adjournment Plan
Washington report says leaders from the House and Senate agree to adjourn on Saturday May 23 unless unforeseen events occur. Representatives Watson and Sherman and Senators Aldrich and Hale participated. The House will focus on general deficiency and military academy appropriation bills and the financial question, allowing the Senate to catch up on supply bills in conference.
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Will Not Give Up Model of America
Toledo May 11 Captain Edwards of Toledo refuses to return the original yacht America model to the New York Yacht Club. He says conditions for America's Cup races are unfair and cites a long personal stewardship since 1853. He hopes the model goes to the Nautical Museum in Washington after his death.
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Typhoid Cases Reported at Harvard
William A Graustein, a milk dealer, claims fifty seven typhoid cases at Harvard linked to raw milk. Stillman infirmary officials say they handle about half the cases and currently have twenty five on hand.
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Tammany to Move Braves Plan New Home
Tammany Hall sales on 14th Street and a new uptown headquarters near the Circle are discussed at tonight's sachems installation. Prominent leaders predict demolition of the Wigwam within 18 months and a centralized, borough-wide Democratic organization under Tammany Hall.
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Currency bill agreed by conference in House vote
The special currency committee crafted a measure to satisfy a Republican House majority and the conference adopted it by 128 to 16. Key points include a single clearing house per city, joint liability of banks for notes, a 25 percent reserve, and emergency circulation capped at 500 million. The plan limits banks to contiguous territories and requires proper backing with securities and gold or lawful money.
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Decline in French birth rate shown in 1907 data
Paris May 11 Vital statistics for 1907 show a further marked decline in France’s birth rate from 1 007 000 to 774 000 annually. Last year births fell by 33 000, larger than the seven year average drop of 12 000. Deaths reached 793 000, 19 000 more than births.
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Arkansas calls extra session in state legislature
Allen H Hamiter acting as Governor during the absence in Washington issues a proclamation for an extra session of the Arkansas Legislature. Both Acting Governor Pindall and Governor-elect Donaghey, also in Washington for the governors conference, are known to oppose calling an extra session.
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Harmony at Chicago Party Leaders Plan Taft Nomination
Republican leaders in Congress work to keep party unity at Chicago with a first ballot Taft nomination. Key figures include Aldrich Hale Allison Crane Payne Sherman Tawney Jenkins Smith Hemenway Penrose Cullom Hopkins Depew Parsons Vreeland Routell Mann Burke Dalzell Watson Landis and others backing Taft while Roosevelt sentiment worries a multi ballot clash. Frank H Hitchcock and Joseph B Keating coordinate the harmony effort amid leaks and private conferences.
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Governor Hughes Seeks Direct Nominations and Boss Reform
Governor Hughes urged the Legislature to curb party bosses by passing direct nominations and official primary ballot measures and to extend Public Service Commission oversight to telephone and telegraph firms. He postponed anti racetrack gambling bills until a new senator seats, citing strategic timing amid Sen Foelker’s illness.
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Steel Mills Start Full Operation Amid Demand Surge
Pittsburg May 11 telegraph reports a rush of orders for iron hoops and bands leading to full operation at Singer Nimick Mills. Carnegie Steel adds five hundred workers at Homestead plants and activates its 29th and 33d street mills in Pittsburg. Carter Iron Works also begins operation and Jones and McLaughlin deploy many new hires.
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