New York Republicans Endorse Hughes for President
In New York on February 18, leaders and Hughes league members notified General Woodford of Governor Hughes’s presidential candidacy. Speakers including ex Governor Bach elder and Congressman Waldo praised Hughes's character and record in life insurance probes, urging Republicans nationwide to unite behind him for the electoral vote.
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Money Not Needed Just Pure Nerve
A sensational bond deal involving W A Baldwin and his brother Charles yields a fortune of 126000 for two stock brokers who arrived from New York a year ago. They bid over 4 million dollars in New York bonds, issued a large check as earnest money, and faced protest fees but profited as bonds sold in Wall Street near 107. The New York controller sent the check for collection while the brokers arranged their payments.
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Harrington Grandmother Dies in Fire While Saving Grandchild
Mrs Tanne r Harrington, a Pennsylvania Railroad general ticket agent, and her five month old grandchild were burned to death today when a fire destroyed their home. Harrington reportedly rushed into the blaze to rescue the infant and both perished.
Mother and Daughter Die in Kentucky Fire
In Winchester Kentucky on February 18 Mrs Andy Baker and her five year old daughter died in a house fire. The mother was near a grate when her clothing caught fire and the child, in the same room, ran to her mother and also caught fire.
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Priest Killings Report Shock Niles and South Bend
Netrott Michigan reports two priests killed and another injured when their cutter was struck by an electric car at South Bend Indiana. Father Andrew Salmon was instantly killed while Father Murphy suffered multiple fractures. They were unable to avoid the collision due to a snow drift and sand bank trapping them between the hazard. Both priests were connected with Notre Dame University. The drowning death of a brother years earlier inspired a vow to become a priest upon recovery.
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Aslak Wreck On Norwegian Coast Claims 14 Seamen
The steamship Aslak bound from Middlesbrough to this port wrecked on the Norwegian coast near Vrondhjem. All fourteen crew members are reported dead.
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May Quito AIS Job May Quito AIS Job
London February rumors sweep the House of Commons lobbies over a possible translation of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman to the peerage and resignation from the premiership. Inquiries suggest no change before August, with options weighing a successor or Asquith moving to party leadership while remaining in the Commons.
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Fire Threatens Two Tenements in New York and Brooklyn
Early today two incendiary fires broke out in large tenements, one in New York and one in Brooklyn, endangering nearly 200 lives. Evidence of arson was apparent, but prompt German fire crews prevented major damage to surrounding buildings.
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Cadiz Man Demonstrates Self Inflicted Wound
Lloyd Poulgon of New Athens shot and killed himself while showing friends how he had killed a nuisance dog. He stood at a Rialto meat market and pointed the revolver at his head. the gun discharged, the bullet entering his head. He leaves a wife and several small children.
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Louisville and Nashville disposes coal lands holdings
Pursuant to the Hepburn act enforcement the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company announces it has sold its holdings in the Louisville property company to individual L N stockholders. The lands in southeastern Kentucky were bought for coal and leased to coal firms. The transfer aims to avoid Hepburn act control by separating the railroad from the property company.
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Drunken Bereaved Father Riot Floors Home In Ironville
In Toledo Ohio on February 18 Steve Sondo returned home intoxicated with his dead child in the front room. He smashed kitchen furniture and threatened to kill mourners. The funeral planned for Monday was postponed so his wife and mother could testify in court.
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Rumor of King Alfoso Assassination Rejected
Madrid reports deny rumor that King Alfoso was assassinated. The claim traced to Barcelona blast earlier in the day which killed one person and injured two, with several buildings partly wrecked.
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Bryan Speech Opens Democratic Campaign in Indianapolis
William J. Bryan was guest of honor at a banquet by the Indiana Democratic club with nearly 700 attendees. He spoke forcefully on what must be done to win, while National Chairman Taggart was delayed at French Lick Springs by flood. Local report notes Taggart missing.
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William J. Bryan
Didiana
Ohio ta ts Dick as Taft ouster roils republicans
Columbus Ohio February 18 Senator Charles Dick is to be unceremoniously ousted from his chairmanship of the Republican state executive committee. Taft managers plan to replace him with HM Williams who has directed the Taft campaign in Ohio for years. A Bryan celebration in Columbus is planned with Bryan addressing the legislature and a sold out Memorial hall dinner. Former Mayor Edward Young of Youngstown is expected to be named convention chairman with Cleveland Mayor Johnson presenting northern Allegations at the Bryan festivities.
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Secret Passage to White House Reveals Secrecy Practice
Washington reports reveal a secret access route used by politicians to visit the president. Aides and prominent figures reportedly enter via hidden passages and the woodshed to reach the president, evading paparazzi and rival observers.
Hot Fight for Congress at Marysville
Denton of Ur Marysville Ohio February 18 The Eighth district Republican congressional convention prepares for a dramatic fight as six strong candidates vie for preference. Ralph D. Cole serves as temporary chairman while rivals including P B Wilson of Kenton press for the nomination in a closely watched ballot slated for the afternoon.
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War threat—Russia prepares for possible Turkey conflict
Fotoraburg notes Russian officials take a war threat against Turkey seriously. Government leaders deny panic yet confirm ongoing preparations for potential contingencies. The piece contrasts old world caution with postwar memory and mentions Christmas festivities and cider in passing.
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