Clergy Panel Advises Taft Nomination Hesitation
A three minister committee sent by a regional Methodist council urged caution on nominating the President. They argued he should announce his candidacy after the presidency if he seeks broad support, noting Southern delegations favor the President and that premature nomination would censures the party. Names of ministers from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia are listed.
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New York
Methodist Episcopal Church of
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Ohio
West Ionia
Sis Derrick
J. &. Henderson
Prudent Tate
Washington
B. Anderson
Homestead
Reed
A. &. Askew
Lincoln University Gift Honors Webb Family
In Chester County Pennsylvania Lincoln University receives a gift from John Burkitt Webb of Pennsylvania. The contribution includes $30 to establish a Webb professorship at Seaton and a remaining $10 to be kept for a memory fund. The gift honors R. Webb and supports academic chair creation.
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John Burkitt Webb
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Chester County
Webb
R. Webb
Nould Resign Over Lewis Admission Controversy
Attorney General states resignation from the association amid dispute over admission of Feng man. He notes not fighting for Feng man’s admission and declares the move could be illegal.
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Feng Man
Policeman Dressel Resigns After Twenty Three Years Service
Chicago March 2 Policeman Chris Dressel, long viewed as honest in the force, resigns after twenty three years of service. He recalls a vow to never accept favors from saloon keepers and notes many officers lose discipline after receiving stars and uniforms.
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Chicago
Chris Dressel
Dressel
Speaker Clark Draws Color Line Birthday Row
Washington March 3 Speaker Champ Clark planned a birthday party at Convention Hall for his sixty second anniversary. An ad urged every man woman and child to attend without regard to color sparking Southern resistance. Clark ordered the ad stopped.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Convention Hall
Exaggerated Ego Freed Man in Court
The report notes a man saved from jail after an exaggerated ego influenced legal proceedings. Harris faced trial before Judge Bar Sessions. the first jury could not reach a verdict, but the second did convict. The case involved orders to clean a room.
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Aris
Yeni Pgi Rae
Harrie
Bar- Sessions
Harris
Remarkable Cineograph of Dante’s Inferno Shown
A cinegraph portrayal from Dante’s visions of Hades was shown at Cinema De tonight. The Italian company produced the reel with Gustave Doré images and dramatic scenery, accompanied by stanzas read aloud.
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Cinema Deis
Gustave Dore
Paty
Roosevelt letter lifts veil on Taft campaign claims
A leaked private letter undermines Taft supporters by showing Roosevelt did not seek the nomination nor back Taft. The document also reveals a false White House banner story and insists Roosevelt would accept the nomination only under strong public demand. The episode exposes campaign tactics and Roosevelt’s actual stance.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Elt
White House
Associated Pross
Roosevelt
Otter
Associated Press
Porter 10 Fire Cops Ordered Honest Ward Canvass
Director of Public Safety Porter vows a thorough canvass of each police district ward. He threatens transfers or dismissals for liars among lieutenants and insists on integrity in the inquiry.
Wall Street backs war on Wilson in Democratic fight
Washington reports a Clark Underwood Harmon bloc formed to defeat Governor Wilson's nomination in Guiling territory. Burleson, a Texas Democrat and House Appropriations member, criticizes the trio and warns of Wall Street funding aimed at blocking a progressive candidate aligned with reform.
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Og Hundeo
Texas
Burleson
House
Appropriations Committee
Wilson
Underwood-Clark
Clark
Anerwood
Harmon
New Jersey
Judge Gray Calls Sherman Act Amendment Needed
The hearing on the powder trust dissolution notes that the Sherman antitrust law remains ineffective and should be amended to provide explicit regulation. Judge Gray hopes Congress will craft concrete rules to fit future commerce regulation while the court applies the current act as best it can.
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Gray
United Seales Istret Court
Powder Trust
Congress
Women's Progressive League Plans New Home in New York
A New York report notes the Women's Progressive League, an organization of women, securing a warehouse on No. Se avenue between 135th and streets as their future home. Executives and board members are referenced, signaling organizational development.
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New York
Women’s Progressive League
No. Se Avenue
135Th
Streets
Mesdames
Lusetts Road
Lombard Streets
Thomas J. Duffy
Republican Organization
Seventh Ward
Richard de B
John R. Scott
Sy ‘Court
Grinds
Rice
Orlady
Bargain House for Sale Ad on Real Estate Page
Classy real estate opportunity listed in The Philadelphia Tribune Real Estate section. Features a house for sale at a competitive price with details about location, size, and key amenities for quick buyer interest. Potential bargains highlighted to attract immediate offers.
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the Phila. Tribune
Former 19th District police officers granted a new trial
Late yesterday the State Superior Court in Williamsport ordered new trials in a famed conspiracy case involving one lieutenant two sergeants and two civilians from the city. The action follows initial convictions and sentences as high as one year, with seven originally charged and five convictions.
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Williamsport
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Sidan x Permenl Wate Ead Ieoveet
John J. Lynch
John Sweene
Charles B. Chobert
Pine
Protest and prejudice in a city column on race and police
A reader quotes Dr Creditt on oppression in Russia and criticizes American social prejudice. He notes police assessments and personal registration, observes police mischief, and links blood to strength while contrasting Jewish and Christian groups. The piece ends with a brief notice.
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Creditt
Brutus
Onsine
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