Death of New York Mayor Gaynor Traced in Tragedy and Mourning
New York City mourns mayor W. J. Gaynor killed in a historic clash of fate. Flags at half mast and public buildings draped in black as Adolph L. Kline becomes acting mayor until a successor is chosen in November. A funeral plan surfaces for a Lusitania arrival next Friday with tentative date September 22. Messages of condolence pour in as cabinet and aldermen prepare resolutions. The late mayor’s sister receives a poignant note recalling his calm faith in death and God’s will despite the attempted assassination three years earlier.
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Pen New
New York City
W. J. Gaynor
Board of Estimate
Adolph L. Kline
Liverpool
Board of Aldermen
John Purroy Mitchell
Board
Quiet Respect as Mayor Gaynor Died Aboard Baltic
Passengers aboard the steamship Baltic respected Mayor Gaynor’s wish for quiet as he died at sea. Rufus Gaynor relayed the news that the body, embalmed and placed in a steel casket, would be transferred to the Lusitania in Silverpool later today. The ship is headed toward New York, with Gaynor’s funeral plans pending in the days ahead.
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Associated Press
Queenstown
Mayor Gaynor
Baltic
Quenstown
Rufus Gaynor
Pepe
Silverpool
New York
Gaynor
City Hall Plaza
White Star
Mayor Gaynor Remembered For Strength Of Will
The Westminster Gazette eulogizes Mayor Gaynor noting his belief in himself and his strong, determined leadership under difficult conditions. It reflects on what a firm, capable man can achieve in office and hints at further details on page nine.
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Associated Press
London
Westminster Gazette
Gaynor
New York
Bulkley of Ohio Rebuts Bankers At Congress
Representative Bulkley of Ohio opens House debate defending the administration currency bill against Chicago bankers attacks. He argues for mobilizing reserves in the federal reserve system and denounces opposition as unnecessary fear.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chicago Conference of Bankers
Bulkley
House
Federal Reserve
Thirty Two Sub Chairmen Named for Ways and Means
The Battle House set a slate of thirty two sub chairmen for the Chamber of Commerce ways and means committees at a mid month meeting. Names cover divisions from Dry Goods and Notions to Railroads and Cotton Factory with chairs including Sol Kahn Jacob Simon E J Schwarz J W Hunter C B Hervey and many others.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ways and Means
Battle House
Sol Kahn
Jacob Simon
E. J. Schwarz
J. W. Hunter
C. B. Hervey
E. V. O'Connor
W. H. Reynald
Lee Crowley
J. R. Walake
H. T. Harteau
Thomas Young
Alexander Foreman
Cowen
W. W. Croom
Milton J. Henan
W. J. Goodman
W. K. P. Wilson
J. C. Thompson
J. R. Conover
Louis Donald
J. C. O’gwynn
Gardiner C. Tucker
Peter Burke
W. G. Bevill
W. T. West
E. E. Rendell
Course to teach country store management announced
Topeka Sept 12 A program on country store management will be started at a state college, likely Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan The curriculum includes writing ads for country weeklies decorating store windows appealing interior displays handling customers promoting lines of goods and buying tips
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Board of Administration of State Educational Institutions
Engineers Cite Real Trouble On New Haven Road
An official committee of locomotive engineers told New Haven Railroad management that excessive speed pressure caused unsafe travel. They traced changes to 1911 orders by Henry J. Horn demanding time to be made, leading to discipline for lateness and unsafe operations. Governor Foss in Worcester attacked bankers and trunk lines shaping New England transport.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
New Haven Railroad
Henry J. Horn
Espirit de Corps
New England
Foss
Massachusetts
Worcester
Jefferson County Tax Valuation Seen Rising in 1913
Special to The Item Birmingham Alabama reports the Jefferson County tax assessor’s 1913 books predict a valuation rise of about 12 to 19 million dollars depending on court rulings. The total real and personal property value stands near 140 million if state board and back tax raises are approved. Eleven court cases on large industrial firms could push the increase above 19 million, or leave it between 12 and 15 million if defeated.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
State Board
Kindel Misinformed on Union Pacific-Southern Pacific Bill
Washington reports Representative Kindel of Colorado said at the Justice Department that his anti merger resolution was drafted by Henry Martin and Herman Schultes of the Anti-Trust League. Officials said Kindel sought guidance after learning of possible inaccuracies and planned to withdraw the measure. President Wilson had urged consultation with the attorney general before introducing the resolution.
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Washington
Kindel
Colorado
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
McReynolds
Department of Justice
Henry Martin
Herman Schulters
Anti-Trust League
Senate
Martin
Stanley
Steel Trust
David Lamar
Department
Wilson
Indelbé
Thaw Hearing Delayed as Extradition Moves Forward
Harry K Thaw guarded in New Hampshire as extradition from New York nears. Lawyers seek governor hearing before acts on extradition while Thaw defends himself with a statement criticizing New York spending. Four armed guards remain outside his door as Concord politics await.
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Associated Press
Colebrook
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Concord
Felker
Glynn
New York
New Hampshire
Thaw
Drew
William Travers Jerome
Sieg
Monadock House
Colebrooks
New York State
Cancer Deaths Rise, Says Dr Hoffman at Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs Dr F L Hoffman of New York cited mortality from cancer increasing from 67.9 to 74.3 per 100 000 in five years ending 1905 and 1911. He urged that early detection and surgical treatment cover many cancer forms.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Col
F. L. Hoffman
New York
American Public Health
Rad
Storm advisory signals disturbance near Porto Rico
Weather Bureau advisory from Mobile Alabama notes indications of a disturbance south of and near Porto Rico. Reported from Washington D C dated Sept 12. The advisory warns of possible storm activity approaching the area.
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Porto Rico
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mobile
Ala
Marvin
Confederate Veteran Nathan Hirsch Dies in Shreveport
Nathan Hirsch, 73, Confederate veteran, died in Shreveport Louisiana. He is remembered for carrying General Albert Sidney Johnston in the battle where Johnston fell mortally wounded at Shiloh.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Nathan Hirsch
Hirsch
Albert Sidney Johnston
Shiloh
Day in Congress Sees Debates on Currency Bill and Reforms
In session Monday, the West Virginia strike inquiry committee continued hearings with coal operators. The House met at 11 a.m. and debated the currency bill while Representative Anderson introduced a resolution to establish a commission to investigate house legislative practices. The labor committee favored reporting bills on convict-made goods. Former Representative James E. Watson denied charges raised by Martin M. Mulhall before the lobby investigating committee.
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West Virginia
House
Anderson
Commission
Labor Committee
James E. Watson
Martin M. Mulhall
Weather Look Ahead for Alabama and Mississippi Showers
Light east winds bring showers to Alabama tonight and Saturday. Mississippi forecast calls for local showers tonight or Saturday with unsettled conditions across the region.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
President to Lead Luxurious Train To Southern Congress Meet
President Wilson will travel by a deluxe Southern Railway train named the President's Special from Washington to Mobile for the Southern Commercial Congress convention October 27 to 29. Delegates from ten thousand southern states and other regions will join en route at Danville Virginia Greensboro North Carolina Spartanburg South Carolina and other points. A special round trip fare to the convention is also available through the Southeastern Passenger Association.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Alabama
Southern Railway
Danville
Greensboro
N. C
Spartansburg
A Ga
Neipmeces
Severousa
United States
Jenete
the Union
Canada
Southeastern Passenger Association
Conferees Narrow Changes on Tariff Schedules
Washington Sept 12 tariff conferees agree on earthware glassware schedule with minor senate amendment changes. They consider metal schedule where a tough battle awaits. Senate list of Portland cement limestone rock asphalt approved with lens reduction to 26 percent and opera and field glasses raised to 85 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Eight Suspects Held In Garfield Park Bank Robbery
Chicago authorities report eight suspects held in connection with the Garfield Park State Savings Bank messenger robbery. The heist yielded a satchel with 4400 in currency and 10800 in checks. four thieves fled in an automobile but the satchel and checks were later recovered.
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Chicago
Warrington McEvoy
Garfield Park State Savings Bank
Commander of Grand Army Arrives in Chattanooga for Encampment
General Alfred B. Beers, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, opens G A R headquarters in Chattanooga Tennessee for the encampment starting Monday. Sunday will feature patriotic events with clergy and a mass meeting led by Lovejoy and Bachman among others.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alfred B. Beers
Grand Army of the Republic
George E. Lovejoy
Cheptentucniet
J. W. Bachman
McAneny Designated by Gaynor Leaders for Mayor Bid
George McAneny, president of the Borough of Manhattan, was named by Gaynor campaign managers as their candidate for mayor to fill the vacancy after Mayor Gaynor's death. He declined to lead the old Gaynor ticket saying he cannot oppose Mitchell, the fusion candidate.
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New York
McAneny
Borough of
Manhattan
Fusion Te
Board of
Mo Men
Gaynor
Herman Ridder
Henry Clews
Jacob H. Schiff
Mitchell
Mayor Gaynor Death Casts Shadow on New York Politics
News of Mayor William J. Gaynor's sudden death at sea unsettles New York as factions debate how his passing will reshape the mayoral race. Fusionists claim clearer choice between Tammany Hall and fusion while supporters weigh whether Gaynor’s independent bid collapses or endures.
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Associated Press
New York
William J. Gaynor
New York City
C. Me
Pit Commission
John Purroy Mitchene
Allen
Indepe League
Purroy Mitchell
Kerman Ridder
William R. Wilcox
George McAneny
Fusion
Board of Aldermen
Fusioniste
Gayor
Tammany
McCall
Second New York Mayor To Pass Away In Office
By Associated Press New York Sept 12 Mayor Junior became the second New York City chief executive to die in office. He collapsed at his desk in City Hall and died before medical aid could arrive. His son William F Havemeyer was buried yesterday.
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Associated Press
New York
Junor
New York City
William F. Havemeyer
China to Comply With Ultimatum
Provisional President Yuan Shi Kai issued orders indicating China has yielded to Japan's demands after a series of incidents. Japan sought an apology for flag insults, punishment of those responsible, and indemnity following clashes near Shan Hai Kwan and within Hankow and Nanking.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Namking
Hankow
Shan Tung
Japan
Shan Hai-Kwan
P To
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