Illinois Democracy at Springfield Convention Picks Bryan
Springfield April 23 The Democratic state convention moves toward the second convention under the Illinois primary law. Delegates and alternates at large to the national convention will be chosen along with presidential electors and trustees nominees. A fight over an immediate personal liberty platform delays principles until September, with Bryan strongly favored by the convention.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
University of Minots
Jobn V. McGoorty
Chicago
United Societies
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Democratic State Central Committee
George A. Cooke
P. Morris
Watseka
State Committee
George L. McConnell
Cook County
Peter Ettlebrick
Bryan Ends New York Visit With APANPA Banquet
William J. Bryan concluded a three day New York swing with the annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria for the Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers association where he spoke to a hall full of editors and publishers. He then held consultations with political leaders and received many friends, including a midday meeting with Colonel Henry Watterson and Representative James of Kentucky.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Associated Press
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Waldorf Astoria
SOO
Henry Watterson
James
Kentucky
Ex-Premier Campbell-Bannerman Dies in London
London April 23 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman ex premier dies after two days of unconsciousness at Downing Street. Born 1836 he served under Gladstone and held cabinet posts when his party was in power. Funeral set for April 27 at Westminster Abbey with burial April 28 at Mergle Perthshire beside his wife.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Pire
Downing Street
Sir Henry
Gladstone
War Office
Westminster Abbey
Mergle
Perthshire
Thaw Writ Granted in Habeas Corpus Case
Poughkeepsie April 23 a writ of habeas corpus was granted at White Plains by Justice Morschhauser on Harry K Thaw’s application. The papers bear Thaw and attorney James G Graham. The writ returns to Poughkeepsie May 9 with District Attorney Jerome to oppose Thaw’s release.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
White Plains
Morschauser
Harry K. Thaw
James G. Graham
Thaw
Poughkeesie
Jerome
Vanderbilt Drives a Coach to Boost English Coaching
Alfred G. Van derbilt leaves London on the first of several trial trips over the Brighton road to revive interest in coaching in England. He is accompanied by friends as a crowd at the hotel gives a hearty send-off.
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Vanderbilt
London
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
England
Brighton Road
Senate Okays Reduced Fare to Coney Island
Albany April 28 The senate passes by 36 to 9 the assembly railroads committee bill proposing to cut the fare from New York City to Coney Island from 10 cents to 1 1/2 cents.
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Coney Island
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Bill of the Assembly Railroads Committee
New York City
Roosevelt vows veto if naval bill lacks ships funding
President Roosevelt would veto the naval appropriation bill if Congress does not provide funding for two authorized battleships. Hale plans to propose a $7,000,000 amendment to finance the ships, while supporters fear a travesty of legislation by mere authorization without appropriations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Congress
Lodge
Clay
William White
British Admiralty
United States
Great Britain
Hale Explains Naval Bill War Reference in Senate
Senator Hale discusses the naval appropriation bill after its return to the Senate. He cites a New York paper claiming war outside and inside the chamber and explains why an appropriation is warranted. The remarks underscore urgency and national defense priorities.
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Senate
New York
Liability Bill Becomes Law to Shield Rail Carriers
President Roosevelt signed the employers' liability bill after Attorney General Bonaparte ruled it constitutional. The measure applies to common carriers by railroad, unlike a prior act struck down for covering all carriers in interstate and foreign commerce.
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Washington
Rooeevelt
Bonaparte
Supreme Court
Preacher Not a Socialist Denies Allegation
Indianapolis April 23 Dr Joshua Stansfield a Meridian Street Methodist pastor says he is not a socialist as implied. He explains he studied socialism years ago but defines the term and argues the path to social reform lies in applying Christian principles. He calls himself a Christian socialist and rejects the allegation.
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Indianapolis
Stansfield
Meridian Street Methodist Church
Joshua Stansfield
Jesus Christ
Persian frontier unrest grows despite Russian drive
The situation on the Persian frontier is believed to be growing more serious as the revolt spreads. Since April 20 Russian forces checked brigands with heavy losses, yet mountaineer tribes are flocking to aid Shakestan and Beglivin in operations directed against them.
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St. Petersburg
Russian Chief of Staff Sees Protracted Persian Conflict
Colonel Monovalsef states the frontier struggle will not end until Persians receive a clear lesson. He recalls a 15 year old Russian punitive expedition that crossed the frontier forcing tribes to peace after heavy fighting. Tribesmen are alleged to be loyal to Persians and mutilate wounded Russians.
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Monovalsef
Enard
Editors of Kansas Feast at William Allen White Dinner
Emnora Kon hosts a dinner for 300 Kansas newspaper editors and guests from outside the state. Speakers included George R. Peck Ida M. Tarbell C E Ingalls Governor Hoch Henry J. Allen and Joseph J Bristow. Postoffice Order No 907 restricting second class mail to delinquent subscribers was discussed and praised.
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Emnora
Kon
Apelot
Kansas
William Allen White
The
Gazette
George R. Peck
Chicago
Ida M. Tarbell
C. E. Ingalls
Washington
Governor Hoch
Henry J. Allen
Wichita Beacon
Joseph J. Bristow
Salina Journal
Postoffice
Probing the Rockford Charges
Rockford Illinois April 23 the commission investigating graft in the city council held a strenuous day examining several who signed statements of facts that could incriminate current and former aldermen. The commission members have sworn themselves to secrecy.
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Rockford
Ill
Markets Chicago Hogs and Livestock Prices April 23 1908
Chicago hogs and cattle markets show weak to steady trends with heavy receipts. Official figures report 24 200 yesterday and 18 000 estimated today for hogs and cattle, sheep 12 000, with heavy panics on lighter weights and declines in sheep while beef prices hold firm for best bids.
John A Babcock with The North American Commission Company
John A Babcock is listed with The North American Commission Company in Chicago Illinois inviting inquiries and promising prompt service and a square deal to clients.
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The
North American Commission Company
Paper Trust Probe Grills Fibre and Manila Group
New York April 23 federal grand jury began an investigation into the Fibre and Manila Paper Manufacturers association, alleged to be part of the paper trust. Subpoenas served on six firms including M A Marcws of Richmond and executives from West Hood Paper Carthage Sulphite Malone and Grasse. Prosecutors may widen the probe to other paper associations, with Henry Wise leading the inquiry and Samuel Untermyer representing the group, while defence contends only 21 percent of wrapping paper makers are members, arguing no restraint of trade.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Fibre and Manila Paper Manufacturers’ Association
Paper Trust
M. A. Marcws
Richmond
James A. Outterson
West Hod Paper Company
Carthage
N. Y
I. Charles B. Campbell
Federal
United States
Henry M. Wise
Samuel Untermeyer
Fibre and Manila Manufacturers’ Association
Gag on Dogs and Roosters in South Orange
New Jersey trustees consider an ordinance banning barking dogs and crowing roosters between 10 p m and 6 a m to protect residents sleep. Alderman Herbert pushes a separate Jersey City proposal for a $1 annual cat license with tagging and capture of unlicensed cats.
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New York
Trustees of
South Orange
N. J
William C. Herbert
eJrsey City Board of Aldermen
No asylum here for her
New York reports police investigate a claim that Maria Spiridonova the Russian political prisoner sentenced to life in Siberia for striking Chief Luzhenoffsky of Tambov has escaped and is en route to New York. Authorities plan to intercept her to prevent possible incitement against police and violence despite some American sympathizers.
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New York
Maria Spiridonova
Siberia
Luzhenoffsky
Tamboy
America
United States
Michigan Republicans name delegates to Chicago Taft slate
In Marquette on April 23 the Twelfth Michigan district Republicans selected William H. Johnston and Chase S. Osborn as delegates to the Chicago convention and directed them to vote for Secretary Taft.
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Marquette, Mich
Michigan
William H. Johnston
Chase S. Osborn
Chicago
Taft
Woman Dies From Heart Trouble At Son's Dinner
Brazil Ind April 23 Mrs Turmaly Cole dies of heart trouble at Staunton during her eightieth birthday dinner. She collapsed while seated at the table among her family attendees.
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Brazil
Ind
Turmaly Cole
Staunton
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J. Hamilton Lewis
Denver
Samuel Alschuler
Fred Kern
Edward P. Dunne
Adia! E. Stevenson
C. F. Boggs
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Josiah Quincy
Boston
A. McNeill
Connecticut
Bricklayers’ Union
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