Roosevelt Fight Splits New York Republican Committee
The New York Republican state committee split between old guard leaders and progressives over Roosevelt's role. A motion to name James Sherman temporary chairman failed, and Theodore Roosevelt was urged to be considered before a postponement was rejected. The committee then chose Sherman 20 to 15 amid tensions before the Saratoga convention date set for September 27.
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New York
Roosevelt
Timothy JL. Woodruff
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Saratoga
Rosevelt
Bat
Barnes Rose
James Sherman
Ward
Griscom Rose
Sherman
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodruff
Griscom
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Griscom
Woodruff Upsets Roosevelt Naming Fight at Convention
Timothy L. Woodruff reports that progressives will push Roosevelt’s name as temporary chairman at the convention and that Roosevelt plans a strong role in selecting the governor candidate. He notes a sharp rift with regulars and predicts a floor fight, with delegates detailed fromUpstate and city districts. The committee will reconvene at noon September 26 at the United States Hotel, Saratoga.
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Woodruff
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Griscom
Wet primary returns shift Nebraska race dynamics
Early statewide returns show Republican gains and a wet victory in both parties. Metcalfe trails Hitchcock by about two to one for the Senate seat, with Aldrich leading governor battles against Norris and Shallenberger ahead of Dahirman in a heated race. Legislature results incomplete.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Metcalfe
Wm. J. Bryan
United States Senate
Hitchcock
Aldrich
Norris
Shallenberger
Dahiman
Dahhman
Flood Death Toll Tops 1500 In Tokyo Deluge
Tokyo reports that more than 1500 people were killed in the great floods. Government figures rise as death lists grow. Survivors face starvation and pestilence spreads from outlying points while relief efforts push supplies through the army amid heavy rains and ruined food stocks.
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Tokio
Wreck on Missouri Pacific train near Nevada leaves one dead
A Missouri Pacific passenger train tender derailed eleven miles north of Nevada Missouri on August 17 injuring thirty four passengers. An unidentified Black man died in the wreck and fireman Grover Murdock of Nevada was severely scalded. The fireman was injured while several cars were wrecked but Pullmans stayed on the rails.
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Nevada
Missouri Pacific
Here
Grover Murdock
Northern Illinois Rejoices Over Heavy Rainfall
Chicago reports the first real rain since June benefiting vegetation as showers resumed and continued for hours across northern Illinois. The downpour follows sparseJuly rainfall and brings relief to farmers and city gardens alike.
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Illinois
Chicago
Northern
Midwest Showers Forecast Across Five States
The advance wave of showers is promised across Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Michigan and Indiana. For weeks Illinois and Indiana and nearby states have suffered rain shortages, putting crops especially corn in jeopardy.
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Wisconsin
Iinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Middle West
Ilinois
U S Ships Reach Yokohama Arrive with Cruisers Charleston New Orleans
The American squadron led by Rear Admiral John Hindbard arrives at Yokohama after visits to Chemulpo Korea and Seoul where the admiral and staff were entertained at the American consulate.
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Yokohama
Japan
Charleston
New Orleans
John Hindbard
Chemulpo
Korea
Seoul
Heat in Fishing Trip Causes Fisherman’s Death
In Evaneville Indiana, August 17, Valentine Lawrence age 45 died after exposure to extreme heat while fishing. Authorities report the death occurred during an attempt to catch fish and is attributed to heat exposure.
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Evaneville
Ind
Valentine Lawrence
Chicago and Omaha Live Stock Prices and Receipts Summary
Chicago receipts show 12,000 hogs with mixed fattening quotes from 7.49 to 8.95 and 7,000 cattle with steers at 4.40 to 8.50, cows 4.40 to 5.75, and calves to 8.35. Sheep and lambs total 22,000 with lambs 6.50 to 7.00 and yearlings 5.00 to 5.50. Omaha reports cattle 9,200 with native steers 4.75 to 7.85, hogs 7,400 with bulk 8.10 to 8.40, and sheep 10,200 with yearlings 4.50 to 5.40 and lambs 6.00 to 6.75. East Buffalo listings: cattle 2 cars, hogs 8 cars, heavy at 8.90 to 9.00 and 9.25 for Yorkers and pigs. best lambs 4.75, yearlings 5.50 to 5.75, ewes 4.00 to 4.30, calves 5.00 to 9.25.
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Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Thirty Nine Dead In Ship Collision Off Tarifa
The Spanish steamer Martos sank after a collision with the German Elsa near the Tarifa entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Thirty nine lives were lost, including thirty two passengers. Survivors were landed at Gibraltar. The Martos, 1046 tons net, built in 1883 in Dundee, registered Valencia, while the German vessel Bisa was smaller, 494 tons. Dense fog surrounded the accident.
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Straits of Gibraltar
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Scotland
Valencia
Spain
Bisa
Abo
Niger
Africa
HOGS AND LIVESTOCK PRICES IN CHICAGO MARKETS 1910
Chicago markets report steady hog prices with receipts of 22000 and cattle and sheep volumes around 22000 and 25000. Beves cattle and western stockers shown with varied ranges. hogs and pigs priced by grade from light to heavy shipping. Market appears active early with strong cattle and weak sheep notes.
Hitchcock New Taft Envoy Study Seeks Political Outlook
Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock plans an extended western trip to assess the political climate in key states for President Taft. He returns from Beverly after talks with the president and dismisses rumors that Senator Murray Crane would replace him as chief political adviser.
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Washington
Frank Hitchcock
United States
Taft
Beverly
Grain Market Report From Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Beach-Wickham Grain Company furnishes market figures from Chicago listing grain prices and trading trends. The report notes quotes for corn wheat and oats and highlights price shifts across key futures contracts.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Postal Telegraph Building
Chicago
Illinois
Acting Mayor of New York City W J Gaynor and J P Mitchell
Acting Mayor W J Gaynor and J P Mitchell are noted in the record as city leaders in New York. The document records their roles and involvement in municipal matters at the time.
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New York City
W. J. Gaynor
J. P. Mitchell
Roosevelt Embraces Progressive Line After GOP Setback
New York Aug 17 Col Roosevelt reacts to losing temporary chairman bid by declaring himself a progressive and vowing to fight for a clean cut platform. He meets Ward and Griscom, hints at ongoing party reorganization with Crane Norton plans likely shelved for now. Taft and aides minimize comment as insurgent momentum concerns linger.
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New York
Col. Roosevelt
Republican State Committee
Manhattan
Wm. S. Ward
National State
Roosevelt
Taft
Regan Committee
Senatorsane
Beverly
Dalton
Republican Party
Norton
Crane
Kapa 4
Ballinger
Aldrich
Lik
Mayor Gaynor Gaining Strength After Shooting
New York reports Mayor Gaynor growing stronger and better since he was shot. He is near full recovery and preparing to sail for Europe. Doctors say infection risks are fading though operation remains a possibility if needed.
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New York
Gaynor
Europe
Girl Shot in Farm House Near Kewanee
Miss Mattie Renwick an 18 year old girl was shot while asleep on a couch at the Rutherford residence seven miles southeast of Kewanee. The bullet pierced her knee before she could escape and she telephoned for help, a neighbor afterward taking her to a hospital. The house was unattended at the time of the shooting.
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Kewanee, Jr
George Rutherford
Here
Mattie Renwick
Crippen's Attorney Secures Independent Remains Exam
Arthur Newton, Crippen’s solicitor, has won permission to conduct an independent examination of the remains found in the cellar of Crippen’s home. Doctors spent yesterday afternoon examining the remains and will continue work today.
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London
Arthur Newton
Local Market Prices Reported for Washington City
The Washington City market lists prices for oats, corn, hay, straw, flour, bran, shorts, corn meal, and butter. Notable figures include corn at 60 cents per bushel, flour at 1.60 per sack, and butter at 60 cents per pound, with various items showing minor per unit adjustments.
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Washington City
Bay Gees
Michigan Internal Revenue Totals for Fiscal Year 1910
Washington reports Michigan internal revenue receipts for the year ended June 30 1910 totaling 6 895 741 59 dollars. First district Collector Malcolm McLeod contributed 5 976 016 60 dollars and Fourth district Collector Samuel Lemmen accounted for 915 698 39 dollars.
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Washington
Michigan
Malcolm McLeod
Samuel M. le@men
Two Weeks Married: Dies in Wabash Sawmill Accident
Louis Fadley aged 26 dies of blood poisoning after his sleeve caught in a saw at work. His bride Olive Cory cared for him throughout illness. The report notes a brief, tragic union and a fatal workplace accident.
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Wabash, Ind
Louis Fadley
Olive Cory
Autoist Kills a Baby in Verdi Farm Country Tragedy
Police in Matteawan New York seek a clew to the identity of an automobilist charged with killing three year old son of George Verdi a prosperous farmer. The child playing by the roadside was struck dragged beneath the wheels and run over. The driver stopped lifted the body and threw it over a fence before fleeing. Neighbors in a distant cross street saw the car halt collect fragments from the road and depart.
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Matteawan
N. Y
Augra
George Verdi
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