Tragedy at Macy's cafe in New York City
In a Brooklyn style department store cafe a woman identified as Mrs May Roberts Clark shot Frank Brady advertising solicitor on the Evening Telegram five times then killed herself. She died later at hospital. Chaos followed as diners fled and tables overturned. A third revolver was found in her handbag.
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Evening Telegram
Preacher Attacks Prohibitionists on Liquor Question
Rev J Wasson of Riverhead Long Island vocally opposed Prohibitionists and urged the church to avoid extremism. He argued for a rational, cooperative approach to alcohol policy, condemning police heavy handedness and Puritanical branding while advocating open debate on saloon standards and church liquor ties.
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Bryan Talks to Kentucky Democrats in Frankfort
Frankfort Ky Dan 22 The climax of W J Bryan s visit to Frankfort came when he spoke to Democratic lawmakers behind closed doors urging Beckham for Senate. Bryan said he would speak his mind for the party s interests and may run this year. He warned against Goebel tactics and urged a reform minded Senate to uphold Democratic principles amid corporate influence.
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Bryan Urges Democrats to Back Senate Pick in Kentucky
In a Washington speech the speaker argues a Democratic victory across branches, including Kentucky’s Senate, is needed for deliverance. He recalls 1904 lessons from Parker and emphasizes loyalty to shared Democratic aims over personal enmity amid private rebukes and public hisses.
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Taft Delegates Named by Oklahoma Fourth District
Columbus Jan 22 Taft bureau reports the first regular delegates to the national convention selected by Oklahoma fourth district. They are instructed for Taft.
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Taft
Mrs Bradley Is Shunned In Salt Lake City
Annie M. Bradley, who shot former United States Senator Arthur Brown in Washington last year, is shunned in Salt Lake City after her acquittal. She lives in a hut on the city’s outskirts with four children, two from her former husband and two said to be Brown’s offspring. Local friends have withdrawn, saying she is unwelcome despite her release.
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New York Supports Bryan Declares Democratic Leaders
New York Democrats announce support for Bryan at the Denver convention. They call off a proposed conference of conservative Democrats, once seen as an anti Bryan gathering, citing lack of anti Bryan backing as the reason for canceling the meeting.
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Evidence of Struggle Near Donington Field
In Gallipolis Ohio Mrs William Phillips 22 was found dead in a field near her home while en route to neighbors. Coroner Rowley Meigs county noted visible signs of a struggle and possible operative injuries suggesting foul play amid unclear circumstances.
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Justice Cheats Justice Cheats in Arkansas and Ohio
In Hillboro Ohio yesterday Benjamin Watham, a fugitive from justice, killed himself after arrest. He had fled Hillsboro after perjury tied to the Colvin murder trial. Watham had been accused of aiding and inducing Perry in the case.
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Fugitive Narrative From Fragmentary Springfield Note
A partial Springfield fragment mentions a person living there who was meant to be infatuated with a sister of the ordered Colvin and notes the subject had been a fugitive for about a year.
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Night Riders Killed by Guards in Tobacco War
Clarksville January 22 two Negroes killed and a third wounded in a battle with guards at a tobacco company last night. Local officials report gunfire erupted during an altercation between night riders and security personnel. Investigations underway.
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Comstock on Stand in Thaw Trial Defense Calls His Story
New York January 22 Anthony Comstock Gotham morals proprietor was called by the defense in the Harry Thaw trial He repeated a tale from Thaw front trial alleging Stanford White's two places were dens of vice where girls were decried and betrayed Comstock said he investigated but found no evidence The testimony ties to a note Thaw left for Comstock to use in prosecuting White and miners and insanity experts are expected to testify soon.
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Stanford White
Evans Off Again Aboard Warships Depart Rio for Buenos Aires
A cablegram from Admiral Evans reports the battleship and torpedo flotilla departing Rio de Janeiro for Buenos Aires with a Brazilian farewell. President Penna will review the fleet. the flotilla will be met off Florets Blanes by a Brazilian squadron and escorted to Buenos Aires for a four day stay as five thousand Brazilians visit the warships at yesterday’s farewell.
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Battle Royal in the Empire State
Washington reports Governor Hughes may enter the presidential race. His announcement shifts New York Republicans and stirs a three party fight potential. Taft supporters see the change as pivotal while Ohio figures weigh impact on Roosevelt Taft dynamics and Chicago nomination.
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Republican fight reaches the courts in Franklin County
The Ohio Supreme Court reviews the legality of the Franklin County Republican primary call. The suit, led by Sen Poraker adherents and opposed by Taft supporters, seeks a ruling on primary constitutionality and the state committee’s call. Court actions include prosecutors and Republican leaders awaiting the decision while efforts to select state delegates continue.
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Hughes Talks Silent on New York Nomination
Albiny New York governor Hughes speaks with minimal detail about the possible New York nomination. He says he may meet the committee offered city support, calls the mention an unusual honor, and hints at a date far ahead. He declines to reveal if he desires the nomination, stating only willingness to meet the committee. Continued on page four.
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