Ottomans Celebrate Roosevelt Letter at Carnegie Hall
A mass meeting at Carnegie Hall drew Ottomans and supporters from diverse groups to honor the Turkish constitution milestone. Dignitaries included Mundji Bey, Archbishop Yeznig Abahouni, and Congressman Parsons. Theodore Roosevelt sent a letter praising liberty and reform, read by James B. Reynolds. The event showcased multilingual speeches, flags, and a closing patriotic song.
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Carnegie Hall
Turkey
Young Turks
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Hunchakist Society
Russia
Mundji Bey
Congressman Parsons
James B. Reynolds
Alexander V. Campbell
Yeznig Abahouni
America
Roosevelt
Mr. Reynolds
Ottoman Empire
Pr. H. Tirvakyan Khan
Persia
Khan
Lyman Abbott
Seth Low
Parsons
Wherry
House of Representatives
Sidky Bey
German Manoeuvres Open Amid Alsace Fortifications
The German army plans grand maneuvers starting tomorrow in Alsace Lorraine with over seventy thousand troops from the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Army Corps marching across the hilly border between Saarbrucken and the French frontier. Generals von Giigenheimb and von Prittwitz command opposing Blue and Red forces as the Emperor acts as supreme umpire. foreign observers include Major General Leonard Wood and Lt Col John P. Wisser. The aim includes inoculation study against typhoid fever amid the German prophylactic success noted for Alsace Lorraine.
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St. Johann
Saar
Alsace-Lorraine
Fifteenth Army Corps
Strassbourg
Sixteenth
Metz
von Giigenheimb
von Prittwitz
Saarbrucken
Spicheren Heights
von Gilgenheimb
Red Army
Moselle
Tréves
Luitpold
Bavaria
Leonard Wood
John P. Wisser
Berlin
England
A. Stuart Wortley
Frederick F. Russell
United Fetes Army Medical Corps
Dying Man Says Brother Shot Him in Philadelphia
Eugene O'Donnell of Bee Harbor New Jersey died at the Philadelphia Hospital from a pistol wound. He said his brother Patrick O'Donnell shot him after he refused to leave his brother’s farm where he had gone to visit his wife. Magistrate Hettmansperger committed Patrick to the county jail.
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Tribune
Bee Harbor
N. J
Eugene O'Donnell
Philadelphia
O'Donnell
Patrick
Wee
Hettmansperger
Patrick O'Donnell
Organization Wins in Wilmington Primaries
The Republican organization of Delaware led by General T. Coleman du Pont swept Newcastle County primaries. Wilmington city included. About 12,000 votes cast, the largest in the county's history. County Treasurer candidate won by 2.40 plurality.
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Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Republican Organization of
Delaware
T. Coleman du Pont
Newcastle County
Temps Opinion Sees Moroccan Incident Closed
The Temps editorially believes Germany will not pursue the policy in its note recognizing Mulai Hafiq as Sultan of Morocco and, therefore, that the Moroccan incident may be considered closed.
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Paris
Temps
Germany
Mulai Hafiq
Morocco
Abd el Aziz Loses Hope and Disbands Army at Tangier
Advices from Madiuna say Abd el Aziz has disbanded his army after a brief boost from Mtougi's reported victory. Mohammed Sidi el Mokhri arrives in Tangier to negotiate Abd el Aziz abdication. Rumors deny Mtougi defeat as Giaoui prepares to strike Mtougi's camp.
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Tangier
Madiuna
Abd-el-Aziz
Miougi
Mulai Hafiq
Mohammed Sidi-el-Mokhri
Morocco
Mtougi
Giaoui
Hafiq
Reinforcements Arrive at Boudenib in French Campaign
Colomb Beshar Sept 6 The French column under General Allix has arrived at Boudenib to reinforce the force of 1,000 men surrounded by 15,000 Moors. Allix prepares to attack the tribesmen.
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Boudenib
Colomb-Beshar
Allix
Imitation His Cry A Bryan Campaign Reflection
Lincoln Neb Sept 6 William J Bryan departs for a three weeks campaign tour through the Middle West Eastern states and back to the West and South Dakota. He praises Tafts campaign moves and notes his own past criticisms turning into accepted positions while taft lift phonograph to prominence. Bryan arrives in Chicago morning 8 40 to confer with Democratic leaders at Auditorium Annex.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Dag
Chicago
Middle West
South Dakota
Bryan
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Democratic
Auditorium Annex
Mack
Tafts Speaking Trip Lifts Ohio Republican Rally
N C Wright of The Cleveland Leader and The Toledo Blade notes Taft Beveridge and Hughes energizing a large Ohio crowd. The Youngstown meeting impressed labor voters as Taft and Harris gain momentum. Harmon’s liberal stance drew critical reaction, boosting Harris, and both Taft and Harris appear positioned to win Cuyahoga County.
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Beveridge
Hughes
Ohio
N. C. Wright
Cleveland Leader
Toledo Blade
Youngstown
Taft
Harris
Harmon
Cuyahoga County
MacArthur Praises Hughes and Moral Politics
Rev. Dr. Robert S. MacArthur lauds Governor Hughes at Calvary Baptist Church urging renomination and predicting a presidential win. He links Hughes with Folk, Johnson, and Fort, arguing morality drives political prestige and that Hughes embodies moral leadership in public affairs. He cites Youngstown speech as a pivotal, nationwide example.
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Hughes
Robert S. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Folk
Missouri
Johnson
Minnesota
Fort
New Jersey
United States
Dr. MacArthur
Governor Fort
Charles Evans Hughes
Youngstown
Chairman Hitchcock Back From Taft Talk Sets Speech Trip
Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee returned from Chicago to discuss with Mr Taft at Middle Bass Island. He plans a speech making tour before October 1 and notes Indiana canvass shows improved conditions, with Ohio and Maine dates on September 14. West Virginia trouble remains unsettled and will be discussed with the subcommittee. Judge Goff declined to run if Swisher and Scherr withdraw, making a third candidate unlikely.
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Chairman Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Taft
Middle Bass Island
Hitchcock
Indiana
Ohio
Maine
West Virginia
National Committee
C. A. Swisher
S. C. Scherr
Judge Goff
Swisher
Scherr
GAYNOR MAY BE CHOSEN FOR GOVERNOR NOMINATION
Friends of Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall say he will stay in the background at the Rochester Democratic convention. He wants all candidates to have a fair show and may not oppose Justice William J. Gaynor if other state leaders wish to nominate him. Murphy has opposed Gaynor over ties to Senator McCarren, but may yield if others push Gaynor.
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Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Rochester
Tammany
Murphy
Conners
Chanler
Bryan
William J. Gaynor
Justice Gaynor
McCarren
Gaynor
Brooklyn
Christ
Drummers Open Headquarters For Bryan Campaign
The Commercial Travellers' League led by president Ferdinand Ziegel will open campaign headquarters at No. Broadway tomorrow at noon to promote the Bryan cause. Speakers include William H. Russell Joseph Johnson ex Congressmen Charles V Fornes Edgar B Wilson and Frank J Hoyle with meetings scheduled each weekday noon thereafter.
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Commercial Travellers’ League
Ferdinand Ziegel
Bryan
Broadway
William H. Russell
Joseph Johnson
Charles V. Fornes
Edgar B. Wilson
Frank J. Hoyle
Death at Sea Budding Farewell on California Voyage
Passengers aboard the Anchor liner California report the death of Victor Brozdzes a young Russian who died September 1 from bronchitis. A burial at sea followed the next afternoon with a formal service led by Rev Richard Hartley. A passenger fund of 40 dollars was raised for the boy and his mother and father.
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California
Victor Brozdzes
Cn Atlantic
Richard Hartley
Hope Baptist Church
Douglas followers explain withdrawal of anti Mack bid
The Douglas faction explains why they pulled their ticket against Harry W. Mack in Witch Assembly District politics. They plan to vote for the Mack ticket after scratching Mack, potentially aiding Leslie S. Lockhart of the Quigg Conservative Republican Club. The group cites Mack’s failure to build party unity and alleged negotiations with the Conservative Club as reasons.
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William H. Douglas
Harry W. Mack
Witch Assembly
Douglas
Mack
Leslie 8. Lockhart
Lockhart
Quigg
Douglas Committee
Charles W. Lefler
Mr. Lockhart
Smith visits Oyster Bay amid governor nomination talk
George J. Smith treasurer of the New York State Republican Committee arrives by yacht Crescent at Oyster Bay. He meets the President's secretary at Seawanhaka Yacht Club and says the visit is personal with no political aims. He expects no changes in state politics until the Saratoga convention, where delegates will influence the governorship candidate choice more than in recent years.
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Oyster Bay
George J. Smith
New York State Republican Committee
Smith
New York
Crescent
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
Centre Island
Sagamore Hill
State Committee
Saratoga
Democratic Campaign Textbook Hits the Market
The Democratic national committee issued a pocket sized handbook titled Food for Democrats filled with attacks on Republicans and their policies. It contains party platforms speeches and editorials, and includes cartoons and the inaugural address of Jefferson. It notes Bryan as the candidate and urges change while blaming Republicans for the panic.
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Republican Party
National Committee
John E. Lamb
Josephus Daniels
Richard L. Metcalfe
Congressional Committee
Bryan
Kern
Jefferson
Cannon
Samuel Gompers
American Federalation of Labor
Democratic Party
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Taft
Sargent
Shepard for Bryan in 1908 declares support for Bryan
Edward M. Shepard issues a statement saying he will back Bryan for the Presidency in 1908. He recalls backing Bryan in 1896 and 1900, criticizes Taft’s program as imperialistic with tariffs, and argues Northeast business interests will split with Vermont as barometer.
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Edward M. Shepard
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Gold Democracy
Tammany
Seth Low
Judge Parker
Shepard
Taft
Vermont
Watchman Breaks Hip in 25 Foot Fall at Brooklyn Church
Ainslee Maciver, 78, of 317 6th Street Brooklyn, fell 25 feet into the basement of the unfinished English Lutheran Church at 14th Street and Fourth Avenue while crossing an open floor. He called for help for hours before being found at 10:30 am. Taken to Norwegian Hospital with doubtful recovery.
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Ainslee Maciver
Th Street
Brooklyn
New English Lutheran Church
14Th Street
Fourth Avenue
Jackson recants tale in shooting case authority taints witness
Atlantic City reports Jesse Jackson the chair pusher suspect in the Roberts shooting told Chief Woodruff that a signed statement printed in a New York paper came under duress. He described two Panama-hatted strangers hired by Mrs. Williams to mislead investigators and force a cover story. The men allegedly coerced him, paid him to stay silent, and arranged travel to Philadelphia.
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Tribune
Atlantic City
Jackson
New York
Broad Street
Chief Woodruff
Jesse Jackson
Pleasantville
Footsore
MAY SOON SOLVE ROBERTS MYSTERY
Atlantic City Sept 6 authorities know more than stated about the shooting of Charles B Roberts Jr of Baltimore on the boardwalk ten days ago Mayor Stoy indicated they would have the assailant soon He refused further comment Hospital reports said Roberts rested easily and was in favorable condition
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Atlantic City
Charles B. Roberts, Jr
Baltimore
Stoy
Roberts
Gompers to attack Cannon in Illinois campaign
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor plans to campaign in Illinois 18th District to help defeat Speaker Joseph G Cannon who is seeking a nineteenth term. Gompers will speak at Labor Day in Danville but has limited appearances in the district and Cannon already secured a large majority in past elections amid heavy union mining votes in Vermilion County.
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Danville
Ill
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
18Th Congress
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Gompers
Cannon
Vermilion i
Edgar County
Jews May Form National Jewish Society
Dr. David Blaustein called a secret Clinton Hall conference to rebut General Bingham's magazine statements on crime among Jews. Attendees included Jewish fraternal orders lawyers and Judge Rosalsky. A five member committee will probe crime records with a larger panel to follow and statistics, due in two weeks, aim to counter Bingham's claims.
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David Blaustein
Clinton Hall
Clinton Street
Commissioner Bingham
Blaustein
National Jewish Society
General Bingham
Judge Rosalsky
Court of General Sessions
Educational Alliance
Bingham
Mark J. Katz
Liberal Immigration League
Katz
Grand Jury
Child Slayer May Recover From Wounds In Hospital
Montclair Sept 6 Special Giovanni Mognianno who shot and killed Edith Pickett fourteen at Caldwell then shot himself three times will probably recover from his self inflicted injuries at Mountain side Hospital. He will be moved for arraignment once able. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Montclair
Giovanni Mognianno
Edith Pickett
Caldwell
Mognianno
Etrl
Mosquito Canopies Set for Africa Voyage
Telegraph report from Boston dated September 6 says the four masted schooner Clara K. Ran dall is loading for Sierra Leone with a cargo including a consignment of mosquito canopies. It marks the first shipment of ready to use mosquito netting sent to Africa.
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the Tribune
Boston
Africa
Clara KE Randall
Sierra Leone
Pope Warns Clergy to Guard Virtue and Obedience
Vatican documents urge Catholic clergy to abstain from worldly affairs and live simply. The pope calls priests to preach, hear confessions, visit the sick, teach, and guide the faithful with humility, prayer, and steadfast virtue, warning against pestilent novelties and public disputes.
Teen Arrested for Sister's Death in Exeter
Allen E. Hall fourteen was arrested and jailed in Exeter on a charge of accidentally killing his sixteen year old sister Salesie May Hall with a two barrel shotgun while they were in their father's garden. He says the shooting happened when he playfully ordered her to raise her hands and the trigger was pressed unintentionally. Sheriff Marcus Collis ordered the arrest in Portsmouth and Hall awaits a hearing in Exeter jail.
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Exeter
N. HS
Allen E. Hall
Salesie May Hall
Miss Hall
Allen
Marcus Collis
Portsmouth
Gasoline explosion ruins eighty autos at Boston garage
A basement gasoline explosion at the Taylor Palmer garage at 185 Huntington avenue in Boston heavily damaged the brick structure and nearly eighty automobiles. The loss is placed around 200000 dollars. Seven or eight employees were present but no one was killed. two men suffered minor injuries as smoke and water damaged adjoining Century Building and adjacent brick houses forcing tenants to flee. Insurance covers part of the loss.
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Boston
Taylor-Palmer
Huntington Avenue
Thone
Potter and How
Spelling of Meter Variants Sparks Editorial Debate
An article notes fifty distinct spellings of meter found by D Hoxsey, secretary of the Public Service commission. He cites complaints from consumers about meter spellings and calls for consistency amid a mass of correspondence.
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D. Hoxsey
Hoxsey
Bureau
Public Service
Commission
Pat
Mater Meator
Meader Meator
Matter Meter
Meather Meteor Meator
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