New York Republican Power Plays Stir Oyster Bay and Beverly
Taft and Roosevelt squares hover as Billy Loeb Jr visits Beverly to meet Taft and discuss the New York GOP scene. Rumors say Loeb could be the gubernatorial candidate if he garners Taft’s boom and Hughes-Roosevelt alignment. A Sagamore Hill conference may shape primaries and the next state convention.
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Wl PA Wire
New Yorky
William Loeb, Jr
Beverly
Taft
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Hughes
Loeb
New York
East
Bey
New York State
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Ieee Ees Bay
Haseen
Engher
Sagamore Hi
High
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Anal Hughes
Roonsvelt
Mim
Vellot
Phighow
Aehting
Not for myself but the trade strike leaders in New York
United Press notes 75,000 garment workers strike in New York with Polly and Katie Cohn among leaders. The sisters, recent immigrants from Russia, describe hardship endured to support family and defend workers' living conditions and the cloakmakers' trade against unbearable systems.
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United Preas
New York
Polly
Katie Cohn
Russia
America
Lithey
Wix
Ld Avery
Henry Phipps and the Cafe Fatton Controversy in Pittsburg
Historical notes describe Henry Phipps, Pittsburgh financier, as involved in a dispute over debt allegedly owed by the Cafe Fatton in smoky city. The cafe closed in August 1908 amid midnight gatherings, with workers earning meager pay. Phipps, then in Europe, faces claims from legal reps regarding a large sum, while detailing factory-like labor and wage concerns.
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Henry Phipps
New Religious Movement Plans Local Church Amid Laughing Music
A dubious group calling itself a church plans construction of a new building here. The incorporation papers describe a religion promoting mirth and music as core tenets, led by Theodore Valiant evangelist and backed by wealthy supporters and the Liberty League. Critics say the movement uses shock to attract followers and rejects traditional solemnity.
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Theodore Valiant
Rel
Vereonal Liberty League
Ohter Uilng
Ine Corporation
Harvard's Man Who Has Won Fame
A garbled historical note profiles Harvard athlete Long, described as six feet tall and 198 pounds, with detailed measurements, claiming he seeks a boxing bout against Jack Johnson and expressing intent to defeat him. The piece reflects era racial attitudes and boxing ambitions.
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Harvard
United
Harvard Strong
Jack Johnson
Colin Od
Jatthie
Ulin
Newark Mayor Atherton Suspended as Newark Lapses
Governor Harmon ordered the suspension of Mayor Herbert Atherton of Newark for neglect of duty amid a Newark crackdown on open saloons and the red light district. The governor also asked Sheriff William Linke to face charges, citing a citywide law and order drive and a violent mob incident exposing failed police action.
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United Press
Columbian Oy
Harmon
Herbert Atherton
Newark
Atherton
Hoona
William Linke
Aheriff
Licking County
J. J. Miller
Law and Order League of Newark
Linke
Miller
Columbus
N. Miller
Law and Order
Eltiene
Sherif Linke
Erder
Columbua
Way
Law and Order League
Red Line
Eity
Lickine Couinty
Athe Arton
Heemeiry
William Links
J. M. Miller
Anti-Raloon League of
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Mill
Otto
John M. Aukelo
Macur
Herbert Mtdwortan
Gaverinn Hai Ae
Cart
Havant Wis
George Long
Anadlant
Waybrovht
Ant Li
Uloniet
Ben Chambers Hin
Trunco
Iety
Columboe Fem
Dun Stuh
Fret
Howard
Linke Atherton
Governor explains lack of resistance at jail riot
Linke testified that the mob of about 600 men at the jail was armed with revolvers and that he did not resist to avoid a wholesale bloodbath. He claimed he and his family and other prisoners at Etherington would have been among the victims if he had opened fire.
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Linke
Jenet
Etherington
Interstate Commission Opens Freight Rate Inquiry in New York
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a broad investigation into railroad freight rate increases entering New York City. A preliminary hearing is scheduled tomorrow, with decisions on suspensions and further action expected over months as experts gather data on imposed shifts and regional impacts.
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United Brea Wire
Washington
Interstate Commerce
New York City
Toe Morrow
Camemision
Atlante Seaboard
Missiwelppi
Comerlasion
Cormmingan
Teavho
Husband Kills Wife then Shoots Self in Domestic Tragedy
In Detroit amid a fit of rage over his wife’s actions, a man beat his spouse and fired a revolver into her head before turning the weapon on himself. Their eight year old child, Gladye, was sent to stay with friends for the night.
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J. & J. Platforem
London
Perence Burnett
Tradedinpatchers
Dayton
Middletown
Fred Miller
Columbia
Self
Detroit
Chile
Hredge Jones
Controversial Films Draw Attention in New York Showings
United Areas Wire reports on controversial films including The Jeffries and Johnson matchups shown to mixed crowds in New York theaters. Citizens warned in advance about movie content as exhibitors push for limited access and possible censorship while producers consider staged performances and varying admission prices.
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United Areas
New York
Nicki
Anty
Jeffries and Johnson
Root Gautens
Blackton
Toe American Vitagraph Company
Will Report to the Colors Civil War Era Note
A fragmentary item notes a call to service under compulsory military law. It mentions a son named De Guigne ordered to report to the Colors and return to duty in France, with the elder De Guigne pressing obedience and a plan for a lively summer vacation. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or places.
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France
de Guigne
Siervice
Ones
Harvard Tolasmites
Hin
Garfield's Backers Rally as Sullivan Takes Reform Role
Cleveland July 11 Attorney Sullivan named to lead Garfield coalition efforts in Ohio. Garfield supporters press for timely organization and nomination while Sullivan, a veteran pol, works to unite factions and push for a progressive platform amid a crowded Republican field.
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Calited Pressire
Cleveland
John J. Scilan
United States
Strumey
Jamet
Garfield
Garfeld
Mlewelind
Azare
Gare
Tate
Andre Wee Depd
Hatfield
FR Pubhona
Nim Vehane
Sullivan
Hanna
Moraker
Bullivan
Proddene Mckinsey
Hutton
Olio
Sullivan Nat al
Han
Paletos
Frlemie
Trumcull
Himeolf
Ilearing
Johnson welcomed by thousands at rail station event
A mob greeting greeted Johnson as his train arrived at 9:30 am. Police controlled crowds in the black belt area while officials arranged a public speech at Wilkhiet Avenue. The plan included a motorcade to Baron Wit chin's residence and guaranteed security amid tense, large crowds.
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United Ram Wire
Johnson
Baron Witchin
Viking
John
Tmeeter Bchinstterger
Wall Johnson
Wilkhiet
Trafic
Dreaths Wien
Deck Johndon
Grand Central Station
Candidate for Governor Files Candidacy and Fee
A candidate for governor in Concord New Hampshire filed to run in the September direct primary. The declaration was accompanied by the $100 statutory fee and accepted pending an attorney general opinion on eligibility of a woman candidate Mrs Tickerle a leader in the women’s movement was mentioned in relation to the filing.
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Nnea
Concord
N. MH
Tickerle & Wader
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