McCarren factions edge toward harmony at Democratic convention
Labor leaders pressure for Hauser and Ridder backed slate as McCarren presses hard to control delegates. Murphy resistance and contested seats loom while Mack sees fragile harmony. Morgan J. O Brien to preside. Parker to deliver keynote as party lines shift ahead of Wednesday sessions.
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William J. Conners
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Murphy
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Moron J. O Brien
Alton B. Parker
Democratic platform aims to attack Hughes and back Bryan era policies
Rochester dispatch reports Tammany leaders drafting a platform to oppose Hughes and endorse Bryan styles. The anti Hughes plank targets government by commissions and extravagance while praising Pilon and Meyran work. The text notes revision by Murphy and ThAr.
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Democracy
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Pilon
Tryan
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Bryan
United States
Tammany Braves Arrive for Rochester Democratic Convention
Rochester crowd greets about twelve hundred Tammany Hall delegates arriving by three trains. A diamond badge lost by William J. Wright is recovered after hours in a train search. Contests loom as McCarren delegates fight to seat allies, threatening unity at the convention.
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Rival Governorship Fight Narrows to Chanler or Gerard
Rochester reports the Democratic race pins down to a choice between Lt. Gov. Lewis Chanler urged by State Chairman Conners and Justice James Gerard backed by Murphy of Tammany Hall. Gerard’s surge surprised followers as talks hint at a Murphy Conners understanding. Dugro of New York City is also discussed as a strong second choice for the ticket.
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New York City
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Chanler Seen as Strong Upstate Favorite for Gubernatorial Ticket
Delegates at state headquarters and hotel lobbies show enthusiasm for Lieutenant Governor Chanler as a leading nominee. Upstate strength under Charler and Ny city advocates for Murphy clash over choice, with Mack and Conners seeking harmony and November success. Chanler attended the Syracuse State Fair as president, returning to a crowd at his headquarters.
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Justice Dugro
Syracuse
Fierce fight looms over McCarren delegates in Kings County
Rochester dispatch reports the state committee placed anti McCarren delegates from the 6th and 9th Kings County districts on the temporary roll amid contest claims by Charles Murphy. McCarren vows action if contested seats are seated, while Cassidy withdraws and calls for party harmony. Contested seats also affect Oneida Chautauqua Herkimer districts as the convention nears.
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Mack Encouraged by Maine Returns in Democratic Victory
Rochester reports early Maine election returns pleased Democratic leaders. National Chairman Mack praised large gains for the Maine governor candidate, saying Maine shifts show rising Democratic sentiment and bolster confidence that Bryan will win nationally.
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Mack
Bryan
Bryan to Speak in Boston Next Saturday
William J. Bryan will address audiences in Boston at either Faneuil Hall or Tremont Temple on the coming Saturday afternoon. He will travel from New York Saturday morning, speak in Boston, then proceed to Providence for a night engagement.
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Bryan in Maryland Draws 25000 at Baltimore Armory
William J. Bryan, Democratic presidential candidate, spoke first in Annapolis and then to about 25 000 in Baltimore at the 5th Regiment Armory. He criticized Roosevelt and discussed campaign issues, noting that Taft has amended his platform. He denied rumors about appointing Admiral Schley and planned a Philadelphia departure next day.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Admiral Schley
Stone
Maine
Kern's Itinerary Settled for Vice Presidential Candidate
John W. Kern, Democratic nominee for Vice President, will tour a broad eastern and southern itinerary starting in Chicago with a Jefferson Club banquet on September 17 and continuing through Evansville Maryland West Virginia Mans fields Saginaw Birmingham Macon Asheville Greensboro Winston-Salem Roanoke Fincastle Huntington and other points through October 10. Kern will visit his sister in Roanoke on October 8. Governor Haskell reports miscellaneous campaign gifts of 1 to 10 dollars, totaling about 3900 dollars daily, exclusive of finance committee funds.
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Oklahoma
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Conners Hosts Democratic Editors Dinner in Rochester
Rochester September 14 Chairman Fingy Conners of the Democratic State Committee hosted Democratic editors at the Hotel Seneca after a earlier meal with Pat McCarren. He praised Augustus Thomas and attacked entrenched plutocracy while stressing a strong state ticket to aid national aims. Speakers included Edward Morse Edward Williams Thomas Heffernan and Richard Connell with remarks on the party's platform and press unity.
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Republican Party
United States
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National House
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Henry
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Buffalo
Edward T. Williams
Niagara Falls
Thomas P. Heffernan
Dunkirk
Richard T. Connell
Poughkeepsie
No Aeroplane Flight at Fort Myer Today
Washington reports there was no flight at Fort Myer as strong northwest winds kept the aeroplane in the shed Mr Wright tested the motor and noted 1420 revolutions per minute with propellers at 400 rpm aiming for 450 rpm to maximize speed Two weeks remain for official trials before announcements of readiness Secretary Straus and Huntington Wilson observed the day and Wright plans several two man flights with Furnass before testing concludes
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May Prosecute Election Board In 8th District
Independence League executive committee in division street discussed prosecuting the Board of Elections for alleged fraud in the 8th Assembly District. A mass meeting next week will seek removal of Police Commissioner General Bingham. They allege ballot stuffing and fake Independence League tickets bearing Tam- mound names and even Republicans.
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Division Street
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Independence
Guzzlers of Gotham Still Safe Amid Champagne Crisis
Broadway fears an extra dry breath as mildew slashes French vineyards halving champagne output. 112 million quarts sit in speak-easies near Rheims and Epernay while traders brace for price moves. A vintner quips the 1908 vintage could delay, not derail, politics and holiday plans.
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Epernay
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George Considine
Bennett Funeral in Washington Died by Own Hand
The Gridiron Club adopted resolutions mourning Frank V. Bennett hotel manager. Bennett, a fifteen year member, died by suicide in New York City. The body arrives at Union Station. funeral services will be in Rock Creek Cemetery tomorrow.
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New York
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Rock Creek Cemetery
Will Fight Coal Roads Bonaparte Appeal
The defendants plan no delay as they seek to expedite the case and obtain a final ruling. With several cabinet heads gathered in Washington, the Capitol shows summer activity while the President plans a cabinet meeting upon his return from Oyster Bay.
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Final dividend declared for National Bank of North America
Washington September 4 The Controller of the Currency declares a final dividend of 3 percent plus interest to creditors of the National Bank of North America New York. Total payments will total about 25000 and will be expedited by the Controller signing checks in New York next Wednesday evening to save about a week in payment time.
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National Bank of North America
New York
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New Amsterdam
Murray
Zeppelin Fund Seeks Aircraft Firm Control After Loss
Friedrichshafen Sept 14 Count Zeppelin Ray received 750000 of 1060000 contributed after the airship disaster and formed the Zeppelin Limited Liability Company to build aircraft. He remains manager for life. after him Baron Mag von Gemmingen Guttenberg and Baron Conrad vom Bassus will lead. Remaining funds benefit Count Zeppelin and after his death go to his daughter, then to the company.
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Count Zeppelin Ray
Zeppelin Limited
Mag von Gemmingen-Guttenberg
Conrad Vom Bassus
Count Zeppelin
Investigate Pneumatic Tubes by Government Committee
Washington September 14 The pneumatic tube commission appointed under the last post office appropriation act to study government purchase or installation of pneumatic tube service in cities not now served met today Joseph Stewart was elected secretary of the commission A sub committee including Stewart W J Bradley Masten and E M Morris was appointed to report to the full committee in New York on October 4
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Pneumatic Tube Commission
Postoffice Appropriation
Joseph Stewart
Postoffice Department
Bryan's Name for Baby Triggers Riot at Christening
In Braddock Pennsylvania on September 4, a dispute over naming the baby William Jennings Bryan at John Madson's christening sparked a riot. Guests fought with broken bottles and smashed furniture as police fined eight guests ten dollars each and discharged two others.
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