McCarren and Murphy Clash Over New York Nominees
Factional moves in New York Democrats as McCarren presses hard for delegates and a clean slate for Governor. Labor and traveling men press for Whalen and Hauser. Ridder supports Hauser. McCarren’s allies warn of a 10,000 vote risk if Whalen is dropped. Contested seats committee expected to shape final lineup before Wednesday’s convention phase.
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Conners
T. P. Chan
Chautauqua
Parlier
Sion
John S. Whalen
Es Aeration
Herman Robinson
New York
Swhalen
Murphy
Hauser
Herman Ridder
Ridder
Mr. Hauser
Tammany Braves Arrive For Rochester Democratic Meet
Rochester notes a large Tammany Hall contingent arriving by three trains and filling hotels for the Democratic convention. A diamond badge stolen from William J. Wright is recovered after hours of search. Contests loom over McCarren delegates as district caucuses push seating and unit rule in a tense party July scene.
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Kings
Richmond
Queens
Tammany
William J. Wright
Harlem
Bill
Albany
Wright
Samuel Marx
Rochester
Big Tim
Little Tim
Christy” Sullivan
Sheriff Foley
James J. Hagan
Jack” Murphy
Charles F. Murphy
Thomas McAvoy
McManus
Tammany Braves
Seneca
Murphy
Platform Draft Pushes Bryan as Hughes Counter
Rochester dispatch reports Democratic leaders shaping a platform to attack Hughes and endorse Bryan. The draft vows a concise anti Hughes plank and a vigorous critique of government waste, urging popular support for Bryan’s national program and expanded public control.
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Tribune
Rochester
Democrat
Cohalen
Law Committee
Messrs. and Murphy
Hughes
Willan J. Bryan
Bryan
United States
Democratic Nomination Fight Shapes up Between Chanler and Gerard
Rochester report notes a stirred Democratic contest for governor with Lt. Gov. Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler favored by upstate delegates and Justice James Gerard the choice of Tammany Hall leader Charles Murphy. An understanding reportedly exists between Connors and Murphy, smoothing rivalries while Dugre is mentioned as a favored second choice behind Gerard.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
William J. Conners
James W. Gerard
New York City
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Upstate
Mr. Chanler
Tammany
Murphy
Gerard
Supreme Court
Cheries
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Justice Gerard
Chanler
Philip H. Dugre
Chanler Seeks Upstate Support in Gubernatorial Favor Test
Delegates show strong enthusiasm for Lieutenant Governor Chanler as a possible nominee with upstate strength cited. National and state leaders including Norman Mack, Conners, Murphy, Cohalan discuss candidate availability and harmony. Chanler attends Syracuse State Fair as president then returns to headquarters amid supportive delegates.
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Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Daniel F. Cohalan
Tammany
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Mack
National Committee
New York City
Justice Gerard
Justice Dugro
Syracuse
McCarren Fight Gains Steam In New York Convention
Rochester report details a coming clash over contested seats as ant i McCarren delegates from Kings County seek seating. Murphy Cassidy and Home Rule factions push opposition while committee on contested seats hints at seating decisions shaping the convention’s balance.
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Rochester
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State Committee
Whitcombe House
Kings County
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McCarren
Committee
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
Conners and Murphy
Carnegie Hall
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F. H. Thompson
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Thompson
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William H. Doyle
P. J. Carley
Oneida
Chautauqua
Herkimer
Harry S. Patten
Queans
Harvey-Gresser
Conners
George W. Batten
Niagara
Maine Returns Give Democrats Confidence in Bryan Victory
Rochester Sept 14 The Democratic national leaders reveal early Maine election returns with big gains for the Maine governor candidate. National Chairman Mack says Maine, once a Republican stronghold, shows strong Democratic sentiment and forecasts Bryan's win in other states.
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Rochester
Maine
Mack
Bryan
Bryan to Speak in Boston in September Visit
William J. Bryan will address audiences in Boston next Saturday afternoon at either Faneuil Hall or Tremont Temple. He will travel from New York Saturday morning, then proceed to Providence for a speaking engagement that night.
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William J. Bryan
Faneuil Hall
Tremont Temple
Winfield Tuck
Winchester
Massachusetts Bryan Club
Bryan
New York
Providence
Bryan at Baltimore and Annapolis Campaign Stop
William J. Bryan addressed large crowds in Annapolis and Baltimore on September 14 as part of a Maryland campaign swing. He defended the Democratic platform, critiqued Roosevelt and Taft, dismissed rumors of cabinet plans, and conveyed optimism about a November victory. He spoke at St Johns College after a session with Maryland Democratic officials.
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William J. Bryan
Maryland
Annapolis
5Th Regiment Armory
Crothers
Bryan
Roosevelt
Dixie
Taft
Admiral Schley
Stone
Maine
Democratic State Central Committee of
Claude
St. John’s College
Kern's Itinerary Settled for Vice Presidential Candidate
Chicago reports the itinerary of John W. Kern Democratic candidate for Vice-President. He will speak in Louisville then tour the East South and Middle West with stops including Evansville Maryland West Virginia Mansfield Saginaw Birmingham Macon Asheville Greensboro Winston-Salem Roanoke Fincastle Huntington and other points starting October 10. Kern will visit his sister in Roanoke October 8. Oklahoma Governor Haskell notes campaign fund receipts from $1 to $100 totaling about $3,000 daily, exclusive of finance committee funding.
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Kern
Louisville
Evansville
Ind
Maryland
West Virginia
Mansfield
Ohio
Saginaw
Mich
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Ala
Macon
Asheville
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Greensporo
Winston-Salem
Roanoke
Fincastle
W. Va
Huntington
Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Conners Hosts Democratic Editors Dinner in Rochester
Rochester dispatch reports Chairman Fingy Conners of the Democratic State Committee hosted editors at the Hotel Seneca after a prior meal with Pat McCarren in Brooklyn. Speeches praised a people’s government, warned of plutocracy, and urged a strong state ticket to aid national candidates. Speakers included Morse, Mackey, Williams, Heffernan, and Connell.
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Rochester
Republican Party
Assemblyman
United States
Empire State
McCarren
National House
Beveridge
Bryan
Aaron
Moses
Henry
Washington
Wendell Phillips
Abraham Lincoln
Edward 8. Morse
Norwich Union
William F. Mackey
Buffalo
Edward T. Williams
Niagara Falls
Thomas P. Heffernan
Dunkirk
Richard T. Connell
Poughkeepsie
No Aeroplane Flight Yesterday at Fort Myer
Washington Sept 14 There was no aeroplane flight at Fort Myer today. Wright tested the motor in the morning and again at 4 p m but a northwest wind kept the machine in the shed. He noted favorable conditions arise when wind opposes the aeroplane and the start track faces south.
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Wright Brothers
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C. ¥. Furnass
May Prosecute Election Board In South Assembly District
Independence League executive committee plans to prosecute the Board of Elections for alleged vote fraud in the South Assembly District. A mass meeting will seek removal of Police Commissioner General Bingham as part of accusations that Tamany workers stuffed ballots and falsely listed Independence League names, including dead or removed residents, on a ticket.
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Independence League
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Independence
Guzzlers of Gotham Still Safe Amid Champagne Woes
A speculative note on champagne shortages in France due to mildew. Despite a half reduction in production, stock in Rheims and Epernay remains large. Wine leaders fret over market impact while some New Yorkers joke about politics and pricing.
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Epernay
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Gotham
George Considine
Bennetts Funeral in Washington Club Mourns Loss
The Gridiron Club adopts resolutions on the death of Frank V Bennett hotel manager who died by his own hand in New York City. Members will meet at union station for the body’s arrival. Bennett was fifteen years a club member. Funeral is set for tomorrow at Rock Creek Cemetery.
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The
Gridiron Club
Frank V. Bennett
New York City
Union Station
New York
Bennett
Rock Creek Cemetery
Bonaparte to Appeal Commodities Clause Case
Attorney General Bonaparte orders an appeal of the commodities clause ruling in Philadelphia. He expects Supreme Court review in October and reversal of the lower court. Railroads push to expedite. Cabinet rapidly gathering in Washington for the new session as President prepares to reconvene.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Capitol
United States District Court
Philadelphia
Supreme Court of the United States
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Oyster Bay
Final dividend declared for National Bank of North America
Washington reports the Controller of the Currency declares a final 5 percent dividend plus interest at 6 percent to creditors of the National Bank of North America in New York. To speed payments, Mr Murray will sign dividend checks totaling about 31 million dollars in New York next Wednesday evening, saving about a week.
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Washington
National Bank of North America
New York
New Amsterdam National Bank
New Amsterdam
Murray
Zeppelin Airship Fund Reorganizes Under Count Zeppelin
Count Zeppelin has received 750000 of 1060000 dollars donated after his airship disaster and formed the Zeppelin Limited Liability Company to build aircraft. He will head the company for life, with Barons von Gemmingen Guttenberg and vom Bassus as future controlling managers. The remainder is invested for Zeppelin’s benefit and will go to his daughter after his death, then to the company.
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Friedrichshafen
Sept
Count Zeppelin
Zeppelin
Max von Gemmingen-Guttenberg
Conrad Vom Bassus
Pneumatic Tube Investigation Initiated by Postal Committee
Washington September 14 The pneumatic tube commission under the last post office appropriation act met to study whether the government should purchase or install equipment for pneumatic tube service in cities not yet served. Members Joseph Stewart Bradley J M Masten and E M Morris were named to report in New York on October 4.
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Post Office
Joseph Stewart
New York
Bryan name for baby sparks violent christening riot
In Braddock Pennsylvania a christening for John Madson's child sparked a riot after a guest proposed naming the baby William Jennings Bryan. The melee left broken beer bottles and smashed furniture. Burgess Trainor fined eight guests ten dollars and discharged two others.
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Penn
William Jennings Bryan
John Madson
Mi Street
Burgess Trainor
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