Ottomans Celebrate Letter From President at Carnegie Hall
Ottomans and supporters from Turkey Armenia Macedonia Syria Bulgaria Albania and more packed Carnegie Hall to honor a new constitutional move in the Ottoman Empire. Mundji Bey presided as Turkish chargé d affaires with speeches in English Turkish Armenian and Arabic. Theodore Roosevelt’s letter of sympathy was read by James B Reynolds as applause surged for liberty and reform.
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Turkey
Young Turks
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Hunchakist Society
Russia
Mundji Bey
Congressman Parsons
James B. Reynolds
Alexander V. Campbell
Yeznig Abahouni
America
Mr. Reynolds
Roosevelt
Garnegie Hall
Theodore Roosevelt
Ottoman Empire
Pr. H. Tirvakyan Khan
Persia
Khan
Lyman Abbott
Seth Low
Parsons
House of Representatives
Sidky Bey
German Manoeuvres Open Across Alsace Lorraine
The German army begins large scale maneuvers with over seventy thousand troops from the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Army Corps. General von Giigenheimb and General von Prittwitz lead. The Blue army advances on Moselle while the Red army aims toward the French frontier. U. S. observers and a US Army Medical Corps officer attend. The Emperor acts as supreme umpire at Saarbrucken with limited foreign officers present.
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Saar
Alsace-Lorraine
Fifteenth Army Corps
Strassbourg
Sixteenth
Metz
von Giigenheimb
von Prittwitz
Red Army
Moselle
Tréves
Luitpold
Bavaria
Leonard Wood
John P. Wisser
Berlin
Saarbrucken
England
A. Stuart Wortley
Frederick F. Russell
United States Army Medical Corps
Dying man says brother shot him in Philadelphia
Eugene O'Donnell of this city died in Philadelphia Hospital from a pistol wound apparently inflicted by his brother Patrick O'Donnell after O'Donnell refused to leave his brother's farm where he went to see his wife. Magistrate Hettmaneperger ordered Patrick O'Donnell held at the county jail.
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Harbor
N. J
Eugene O'Donnell
Philadelphia
O'Donnell
Patrick
Hettmaneperger
Patrick O'Donnell
Organization Wins in Wilmington Primaries
The Republican organization of Delaware led by General T. Coleman du Pont secured a complete victory in Newcastle County primaries, including Wilmington. About 12,000 votes were cast, the largest in the county’s history, and the candidate for County Treasurer won by 240 votes.
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Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Republican Organization of Delaware
T. Coleman du Pont
Newcastle County
Temps editorial says Germany not pursuing Morocco policy
The Temps editorial argues Germany is not following the policy in its note on recognizing Mulai Hafik as Sultan of Morocco and that the incident may now be considered closed.
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Paris
Temps
Germany
Mulai Hafiq
Morocco
Abd el Aziz Loses Hope Disbands Army in Morocco
Tangier dispatches say Abd el Aziz has disbanded his army after a momentary lift from Mtougi's claimed victory. Mohammed Sidi el Mokhri has arrived to negotiate Abd el Aziz's abdication. Reports also state Glaoui may march to attack Mtougi's camp as Morocco City denies Mtougi defeat.
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Madiuna Sey
Abd-el-Aziz
Mtougi
Mulai Hafiq
Muial Hafiq
Mohammed Sidi-el-Mokhri
Morocco
Glaoui
Hafiq
French Reinforcements Reached Boudenib in Sahara
September 6 reports General Allix’s French column arriving at Boudenib to reinforce 1,500 troops besieged by about 15,000 Moors. He prepares to attack the tribesmen, expanding the armed engagement in the region.
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Colomb-Beshar
Allix
Imitation His Cry Bryan Campaign Tour Begins
William J. Bryan departs Lincoln at 4 PM for a three week campaign trek across the Midwest and into the East. He notes Taft’s actions bolster his own stance on income tax railroad regulation tariff reform and Filipino independence, praising imitation as flattery as Taft plans a similar tour. Bryan will meet Democratic leaders at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago after arriving at 8 40 AM.
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Neb
William J. Bryan
Dag
Chicago
Middle West
South Dakota
Bryan
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Democratic
Auditorium Annex
Mack
Tafts Speaking Trip Draws Strong Ohio Rally
The Taft campaign drew a large crowd with Senator Beveridge and Governor Hughes delivering forceful addresses. Wright of The Cleveland Leader and The Toledo Blade praised the meeting as a landmark in Ohio Republican politics, noting it boosted Taft and Harris prospects. The Youngstown gathering marked labor support answering anti Taft charges and strengthened the Harris campaign in Cuyahoga County.
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Hughes
Ohio
Youngstown
Taft
Harris
Harmon
Cuyahoga County
MacArthur Champions Hughes as Governor and Presidential Hope
The Rev. Dr. Robert S. MacArthur praised Governor Hughes at Calvary Baptist Church, linking him with Folk, Johnson, and Fort as moral leaders. He urged Hughes be renominated as the best state executive and predicted a future presidential election, highlighting moral reform as central to politics. The talk lauded Hughes’ moral force and his Youngstown speech as pivotal to the campaign.
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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 Conference
Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee returned from Chicago via Middle Bass Island and said Taft will begin a speech tour before October 1. Indiana canvass looks improved, Ohio being studied, Maine election looms September 14. He will review West Virginia unrest with the national committee subcommittee.
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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 CHOICE FOR GOVERNOR NOMINATION
Tammany boss Charles F. Murphy may stay in the background at the Rochester Democratic convention. He aims to give all candidates a fair show and avoid signaling support for any one ticket. Murphy’s stance could ease pressure from national leaders to avoid strengthening Murphy or Connors influence.
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Charlies
F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Rochester
Tammany
Murphy
Conners
Chanler
Bryan
William J. Gaynor
Justice Gaynor
McCarren
Gaynor
Brooklyn
Drummers Open Headquarters For Bryan Campaign
The Commercial Travellers' League led by president Ferdinand Ziegel will open campaign headquarters at 6% Broadway tomorrow at noon to promote Bryan. Speeches will be delivered by William H. Russell Joseph Johnson Charles V. Fornes Edgar B. Wilson and Frank J. Hoyle. Weekday noon meetings will continue through the campaign.
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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
Burial at Sea for Victor Brozdzes Aboard California
Passengers aboard the Anchor Line California reported the death of Victor Brozdzes a young Russian from bronchitis. He died September 1 and was given a burial at sea after the ship stopped about 4 PM the next day. A $40 purse was raised by passengers for his mother and father.
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Mner
California
Victor Brozdzes
Bn Atlantic
Richard Hartley
Hope Baptist Church
Douglas followers explain split in 15th district race
Ex Congressman's backers reveal why they withdrew their ticket opposing Mack, plan to vote Mack ticket while scratching his name, risking his defeat and aiding Quigg aligned Lockhart in the Conservative Republican Club slate. They fault Mack for lack of party unity and accuse him of dealing with Quigg and Quigg’s captains. Mack disputes alleges only proposing a joint ticket with Lockhart if regulars approve.
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William H. Douglas
Harry W. Mack
15Th Assembly
Douglas
Mack
Mr. Mack
Leslie S. Lockhart
Quigg
Lockhart
L. E. Quigg
Douglas Committee
Charles W. Lefler
Mr. Lockhart
George J Smith at Oyster Bay on personal visit
George J. Smith treasurer of the New York State Republican Committee arrived by yacht Crescent and met the President's secretary at Seawanhaka Yacht Club. He said the Oyster Bay visit was personal and politics would wait until the Saratoga convention with delegates likely to have greater say in gubernatorial candidate selection.
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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
Sapatoga
Food for Democrats campaign handbook released by national committee
A pocket size Democratic study book filled with attacks on the Republican party and its leaders. Foreword notes speeches on great issues, includes Bryan and Kern messages and many clippings. Nearly chaotic compilation aims to influence voters with party platforms and editorials.
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Republican Party
National Committee
John E. Lamb
Josephus Daniels
Richard L. Metcalfe
The
Congressional Committee
Bryan
Kern
Jefferson
Cannon
Samuel Gompers
American Federalation of Labor
Democratic Party
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Taft
Sargent
Shepard backs Bryan for presidency in 1908 shocker
Edward M. Shepard issues a public statement declaring support for Bryan. He contrasts his past opposition and roles in Gold Democracy and Tammany with current views, condemns Taft’s proposed program, and predicts Northeast voters will split similarly to 1888 while praising Bryan’s mass appeal and potential restraint in office.
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Edward M. Shepard
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Gold Democracy
Tammany
Seth Low
Judge Parker
Shepard
Taft
Mr. Shepard
Vermont
Watchman Falls Twenty-Five Feet at Brooklyn Church
Ainslee Maciver, 78, of 317 59th Street Brooklyn, slipped on an unfinished church floor at 54th Street and Fourth Avenue Saturday afternoon and tumbled 25 feet into the basement. He cried out for hours before help was found at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to Norwegian Hospital with serious doubts about recovery.
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Ainslee Maciver
59Th Street
Brooklyn
New English Lutheran Church
54Th Street
Fourth Avenue
Jackson details alleged plot in Roberts shooting case
Jesse Jackson, key suspect in the Roberts shooting, told Chief Woodruff and Captain Whalen that two Panama hat men hired by Mrs. Williams forced him to sign a false statement. He described being driven from Atlantic City to Pleasantville and Absecon, with threats of violence if he revealed the truth.
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Tribune
Atlantic City
Jackson
New York
Broad Street
Chief Woodruff
Jesse Jackson
Pleasantville
Footsore
May Soon Solve Roberts Mystery on Boardwalk
Atlantic City Sept 6 authorities know more than told about the shooting of Charles B Roberts Jr of Baltimore on the boardwalk ten days ago Mayor Stoy indicated tonight that a suspect will be identified soon. Roberts was resting easily at the hospital and his condition was favorable.
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Atlantic City
Charles B. Roberts, Jr
Baltimore
Stoy
Roberts
Gompers Aims to Defeat Cannon in Illinois Race
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, plans a campaign against Speaker Joseph G Cannon in Illinois 18th District. He will speak at a Labor Day event in Danville, but has not sparked labor or political excitement across Vermilion Edgar counties and the district. Cannon historically dominates labor strongholds, especially in Vermilion and coal regions.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
18Th Congress
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Gompers
Cannon
Vermilion
Speaker Cannon
Edgar County
Jews May Form National Jewish Society After Conference
Dr. David Blaustein announced that a secret Clinton Hall meeting aimed at countering General Bingham's alleged anti Jewish statements will lead to a national Jewish society. A five member committee will study criminal records to rebut Bingham and statistics show Jews comprise 16 percent of convictions.
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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
Child Slayer May Recover From Wounds
Montclair report states Giovanni Mognianno wounded himself after fatally shooting 14 year old Edith Pickett at Caldwell. Surgeons at Mountainside Hospital expect recovery from self inflicted injuries and plan arraignment when able. Jealousy cited as motive.
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Montclair
Giovanni Mognianno
Edith Pickett
Caldwell
Mognianno
Mosquito Canopies Set for Africa Voyage
Boston dispatch reports the four masted schooner Clara B. Randall loading for Sierra Leone with a large cargo including mosquito canopies. It marks the first shipment of ready to use mosquito netting sent to Africa from Boston.
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The
Tribune
Boston
Africa
Clara B. Randall
Sierra Leone
Pope warns clergy must be on guard against worldliness
A Vatican document from Pope Pius X urges Catholic priests worldwide to abstain from worldly affairs and live holily. It urges preaching, hearing confessions, visiting the sick, instructing the ignorant, and guiding back wanderers while avoiding perilous modern disputations and fostering priestly fraternity.
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Vatican
Pius X
Italy
Europe
America
Trong
Christ
Paul
Arrest of 14 year old in sister's death in Exeter
Allen E Hall aged fourteen was arrested in Exeter on a charge of killing his sister Salesie May Hall age fourteen with a double barrel shotgun. He claimed the shooting occurred accidentally while they were in their father's garden during a fox hunt. Sheriff Marcus Collis ordered the arrest. Hall remains jailed awaiting a hearing.
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Exeter
Nhs
Allen E. Hall
Salesie May Hall
Miss Hall
Allen
Marcus Collis
Portsmouth
Explosion Ruins Garage Ruins Eighty Automobiles
A gasolene explosion in a brick and terra cotta garage at 165 and 171 Huntington avenue Boston damages the Back Bay block. Nearly eighty automobiles are ruined and interior damage to the building, with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Seven or eight workers escape injury while two Americans suffer painful injuries. Neighbors affected must move out as smoke and water damage extend to adjacent properties. Insurance covers part of the loss.
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Boston
Taylor-Palmer
Huntington Avenue
Net Century
Spelling Variants Of Meter Spark Bureau Debate
D Hoxsey, secretary of the Public Service bureau, notes forty nine spellings for meter in gas meter correspondence. He cites consumer concerns over literal spelling and cites examples such as meteor and metre among the many variants observed in the mass of letters received.
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D. Hoxsey
Hoxsey
Bureau
Electricity
The
Public Service
Mater Meater
Meader
Matter Meter
Meather
Meteor Meater
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