Lawyers Plan Appeal After Morse Certis Verdict
Mr. Macfarlane and counsel met at the Bar Association rooms on West 44th street to map future defence strategy. They voiced surprise at the verdict but said the clients had a fair trial and intended to press a new trial via the United States Circuit Court of Appeals with motions to admit Morse and Certis to the building and filing of papers.
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Fox ‘Morse
The
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West 44Th Street
United States Circuit
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Olcott
Hough
Midge
Morse
Certis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Ballot Irregularities Shaped Missouri Result in 1908
The article contends that Missouri's for Taft electors diverged from Charles and St Marys, noting strong Republican areas. It claims trick ballots in Wilson law counties cost Republicans a larger majority, estimating 10 to 12 thousand imperfect marks discarded. The folded printed ballot allegedly let illiterate Democrats mark party leaders while illiterate Republicans faced confusion, diluting GOP support.
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Charles
St. Mary's
Slump in Nebraska election count hints Bryan lead
Nebraska results show a steady decrease in Bryan's estimated plurality as 81 of 90 counties report Bryan about 121,086 to Taft 118,? with nine counties expected to narrow but not erase his lead. Shallenberger leads Sheldon for governor with about seven thousand plurality. Republican hopes rest on other statewide races as Kinkaid claims victory in the 6th District.
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Neb
Nebraska
Bryan
Retaurus
Taft
Shallenberger
Sheldon
Ohio 70,000 for Taft in record Ohio vote
Cincinnati, Nov. 5 Taft carried Ohio by over 70,000 as the state set a new high in ballots cast surpassing a million. Harmon won by about 20,000 with minor candidates yielding small totals. Republican leaders expect a solid state legislature by at least twenty on joint ballot.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Harmon
Williams
Republican State Executive Committee
Sherman Files Campaign Expenditures Statement
Vice-President elect James S. Sherman sent to Albany for filing with the Secretary of State a statement of campaign expenses. He notes no legal obligation to file but completes it to avoid questions. The report lists contributions totaling 2,860 dollars to committees and incidental expenses including postage, telegrams, printing, travel, and other items.
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Ditioa
N. Y
James S. Sherman
Albany
Gay
Sherman
Oneida County
Republican Committee
Republican State’ Committee
Republican National Committee
Harry E. Devendorf
Socialist Vote in City Falls Short of Independence Candidates
Returns from the Socialist headquarters show Debs with 25.38 in the city and Wanhope at 23,414, while Independence candidates lead with 27,279 and 34,176 respectively. The statewide SOS results varied by borough with gains in Brooklyn and Queens but declines in Manhattan and the Bronx. In Schenectady the Debs vote rose to 1,200 from 617. Debs strongest city districts included midtown and Brooklyn pockets, with totals cited from multiple Assembly districts.
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Independence Party
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Hisgen
Wanhope
Shearn
Independence
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Hearst Tan
Dunkirk
Schenectady
Qastiic Tyre Assembly
Rbrooklyn
Did
Murphy Fight Grows Democrats Seek to Oust Leader
The article describes tensions within Tammany Hall as Charles F. Murphy faces organized opposition from business allies and Senator Patrick H. McCarren. Democrats blame Murphy for tax rises and budget waste while Republicans and Independents eye a Mayoral victory, with internal party defections and leadership moves shaping the city convention and campaign.
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Tammany Hall
Patrick H. Mccvarren
Brooklyn
Tammany
Murphy
Jefferson M. Levy
Mr. Murphy
Bryan
Levy
McCarren
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Kings County Democratic
Independence Party
Bruce Had No Campaign Expenses For Supreme Court Bid
The first campaign expenditure statements filed in the city show Justice M. Linn Bruce, defeated candidate on the Republican ticket, declaring no contributions or spending in his bid. Assemblyman Beverley R. Robinson, re elected in the 27th Assembly District, reported spending $61123 on circulars, postage, and related items.
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M. Linn Bruce
Supreme Court
Irving Lehman
Beverley R. Robinson
Kidnap Baby in Auto From Mother's Arms in Middletown
Three men and two women abduct a three year old girl in Middletown after entering the home of Frederick Klock. The child Dorothy Louise Dessauer, daughter of Delia May and Ferdinand Dessauer Jr., is taken by the abductors who claim to be detectives. Police pursue in a chase aided by citizens. warrants issued for Dessauer Jr. and two others on assault charges.
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the Tribune
Middletown
Frederick Klock
Ferdinand Dessauer, Jr
Troy
Mr. Klock
Ferdinand Dessauer
New York
Ferdinand, Jr
Delia May
Dessauer
Scotchtown
Dorothy Louise
Young Dessauer
Interpines
Goshen
Ying
Holland
Young Des Sauer
Dr MacArthur lauds Taft at Baptist Union event
The Rev Dr Robert S MacArthur praised William H Taft as the best prepared presidential candidate at the New York Baptist Social Union Ladies Night at the Hotel Manhattan. He also celebrated the re election of Governor Hughes as the greatest governor of New York. Isabel Crawford spoke on experiences as a missionary among the Blanket Indians. Henry Conger presided.
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William H. Taft
United States
Robert S. MacArthur
New York Baptist Social Union
Hotel Manhattan
MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
West 57Th Street
The
Baptist Social Union
Hughes
Isabel’ Crawford
Henry ©. Conger
Union
Dinners Honor the Mikado at Astor Hotel Reception
A reception and supper at the Hotel Astor honored the Emperor of Japan’s birthday with about two hundred guests. Speakers included Consul General Midzuno Admiral Coghlan Stephen Pell Jacob H Schiff Dr L L Seaman C H Sherrell and Colonel R M Thompson. Other attendees featured Mr and Mrs Perry Belmont Colonel Melville E Stone Mr and Mrs Henry George Jr Henry Clews and Chancellor and Mrs H M MacCracken.
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Midzuno
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Stephen Pell
Jacob H. Schiff
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R. M. Thompson
Perry Belmont
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Henry George, Jr
Henry Clews
B.S. de Lima
G. T. Ladd
H. M. MacCracken
Coates Mills to Resume Full Time Schedule
Pawtucket Rhode Island November 5 The J and P Coates Company thread mills employing about 2500 workers will return to full time operation on Saturday according to the mill announcement. The plants have been on short time since the economic downturn last fall.
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Pawtucket
R. IL
J. & P. Coates Company
Unlucky Steamer H M Whitney Sinks Near Astoria
The steamer H M Whitney of the Metropolitan Line ran aground in the Sunken Meadows near Astoria after a difficult East River passage. Captain Howe and crew of twenty seven were rescued. cook Charles Wilson, aged 76, was saved after being trapped in the galley. The vessel, built in 1890 in Philadelphia, sank in fifty feet of water, likely total loss, with substantial cargo and costly repairs noted.
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Charles Wilson
Wilson
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Matthew McKenna
120Th Street
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Philadelphia
Charles W. Morse
Yale
Harvard
Re-Elected Lindsey Praises Women and Boys Vote
Judge B. B. Lindsey wins reelection as juvenile judge by a large majority in Denver. He acknowledges the decisive role of women and boys and thanks those who aided across precincts.
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the Tribune
Denver
B. B. Lindsey
Lindsey
Sherman witness to Berry will in Mineola Surrogate's Court
Vice-President-elect James Sherman and Mrs. Sherman appeared as witnesses in Mineola on Anna B. Berry's will drawn June 17 193. The will allocates about 200000 in railroad bonds and bank stocks to Leonora Hastley and granddaughters Anna Sylvester Hastley Gladys Hastley, all Garden City residents. The couple traveled from Utica, met by county chairman Charles Lewis, and left after a brief examination.
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Sherman
L. 1. Jamess
Garden City
Expert engineers report on bridge loads and safety
The report reviews live load reductions to 780 pounds per lineal foot per track and notes missing strain data. It finds the erected bridge cannot carry the contract’s specified loads unless dead weight is reduced, and outlines plans to abandon elevated tracks and adjust traffic spacing.
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Manhattan
Queens
Burr
Messrs. Boller & Hodge
Professor Burr
Stevenson
Board of Estimate
Ingersoll
Boller & Hodge
the Tribune
Crimmins Declares Queensboro Bridge Safe for Opening
Contractor John I. Crimmins backs the Queensboro Bridge safety claim amid debate by the Queensboro Bridge Celebration Committee. He cites expert opinions, notes motive behind dissent, and asserts the cantilever structure is a world leading achievement ready for opening celebration.
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Queenshoro
Mr. Crimmins
Queensboro Bridge
Department of
Peatee
Mosman
Bees
Bale Rfesser Burr
Ublic
Queensboro
Eliot pronounces resignation at Harvard in students’ regard
Cambridge mass Nov 3 in an informal talk to Harvard students President Charles W Eliot spoke about his resignation announced yesterday and his search for a successor He said he is not tired and remains in good health noting a suitable young active man is needed to lead Harvard toward a higher plane as the university approaches its 270th year The students sang Fair Harvard after he returned inside and then left for the night.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Charles W. Eliot
Eliot
New Orleans to Stage Three Months of Racing This Season
Announcement in New Orleans says three months of racing begin Thanksgiving Day. Jack Loyocane of the Louisiana Driving and Racing Association stated that no form of betting prohibited by law will be tolerated.
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New Orleans
Jack Loyocane
Louisiana Driving and Racing Assoc Ition
E Locke Pill
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