New York State Democratic Convention Turmoil in Denver Fight
In a tense New York Democratic gathering, McCarren's faction clashed over rules and delegates, facing a dramatic clash as he sought to control the Kings County line. After hours of wrangling, McCarren’s delegates were ousted from the state committee, while Murphy and Coler gained leverage shaping the party’s county organization for future contests.
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Kings
McCareen
Denver
McCarren
State of
New
Carmody
Bulger
I Ts
McWarren
Richard Croker
Tammanyites
Conners
Murphy
Kings County
Kings Lhe
Conation
State Committee
Murphy-Shevlin-Coler
Committee On
McClabe
Albany County
McCabe
McCarren Ltes
New York Not For Bryan Convention Delegates Sent to Denver
Bryan supporters clash in the convention with stormy scenes culminating in a rostrum battle. Men abandon the fight for instructions as unit rule prevails. State committee is reorganized while McCarren delegates are unseated.
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Bryan
State Committee
McCarren
Convention in Brief Seatings at New York Democratic Caucus
An uninstructed delegation to Cheane named. McCarren's Brooklyn delegation unseated. McCarren predicted no man present will ever see another Democratic mayor of New York. McCabe's Albany delegation seated. Delegates at large named: Charles F. Murphy New York. Alton B. Parker Ulster. Lewis Nixon Richmond. Charles Freer Kings. Alternates at large named: W. B. Kirk Onondaga. Francis Burton Harrison New George H. Thatcher Albany. James Schwartzenbach Steuben.
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Cheane
McCarren
Brooklyn
New York
McCabe
Albany
Charles F. Murphy
Alton B. Parker
Ulster
Lewis Nixon
Richmond
Charles Freer
Kings
W. B. Kirk
Onondaga
Francis Burton Harrison
George H. Thatcher
James Schwartzenbach
Steuben
Pope Pius Receives Von Buelow In Rome Visit
In Rome on April 16 Pope Pius spoke privately with Prince von Buelow and Princess von Buelow. The chancellor and entourage discussed center party politics, but no papal intervention was sought. The Pope praised Buelow as fair to Catholics despite his Protestant faith.
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Prince von Buelow
Princesa von Buelow
Merry del Val
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Germany
Prince von Buelaw
May Transfer Ambassador Possibilities Open in Rome
In Rome on April 15 the Italy’s ambassador to the United States Baron des Planches is viewed as a potential replacement for the late Count Tornielli as ambassador to France. Other names discussed include Marquis Venosta former foreign minister Marquis di Rudini Fernandina Martini former governor of Eritrea Prof Luigi Luzzatti former treasury minister and Count Guicciardini former foreign minister.
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Baron
Des Planches
Italan
United States
Count Tornielli
France
Marquis Venosta
Marquis di Rudini
Fernandina Martini
Erythrea
Luigi Luzzatti
Treasury
Count Guicciardini
Death by own action in hotel slashes throat in NYC
B H Pratt a 24 year old Washington man, timekeeper at the Government Printing Office until three weeks ago, was found dead in room 99 at the Bartholdi Hotel. He had a two inch knife wound to the throat, $28, a Europe bound ticket, and a Masonic pin. He had arrived from Washington Tuesday and had hidden behind padlocked doors. He left health problems and recent resignation as factors.
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Washington Post
New York
B. H. Fratt
Washington, D. C
Bartholdi
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
Pratt
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
H. Pratt
Linotype Department
Government Printing Office
Manhattan
Itotel
Ninth Street
Virginia
H. G. Pratt
Central Office
Escaping Prisoners Shot In Russian Penza Escape
In Penza eleven political prisoners attacked two wardens stabbing them to death and threw bombs during a chaotic escape in St. Petersburg. Guards pursued and shot eight of the escapees, amid confusion on April 15.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Penza
Sailors Parade Aglow as Navy Parade Reaches California
Massed sailors and marines along with 3,000 schoolchildren filled San Diego for a formal welcome to California. Rear Admiral Thomas thanked the state, accepted a jeweled sword for Admiral Evans, and gold medals were awarded to Thomas Sperry and Emery, with Capt. Ingersoll also honored. The fleet is near San Francisco with Evans improving but not yet cleared to sail into May.
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Emery
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Joaquin Miller
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Hampton Roads
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Paso Hobbs
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Grand Army of the Republic
R. HR. Ingersoll
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Magdalena Bay
Ingersoll
Norfolk
Hotel del Coronado
Paso Robles
Hot Springs
P. E. McDonald
Connecticut
San Francisco Bay
Monterey
San Francisco
Washington
Pacific
British Atlantic Fleet Visit Plans Declined for Time
California promotion committee reports the Atlantic battleship fleet will not stop at a British home port or Hongkong due to time constraints. The fleet will visit Malta and Gibraltar, then proceed to meet and escort back to Hampton Roads, with unofficial Mediterranean stops for rest and coal.
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United States
Hongkong
Chee Foo
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Malta
Gibraltar
Port Said
Sperry
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United States Claims Vast North Carolina Lands Here
United States District Attorney files papers to prove federal ownership of land in eight NC counties west of the Pigeon River and southwest toward the SC line. The territory includes Pisgah Forest holdings of George Vanderbilt and Toxaway Company, with mines, towns, and a large hotel. Indians ceded the land to the United States in return for other allotments.
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Pisgah
Washington Post
Asheville
N. C
United States
A. E. Frolton
All Lang
North Carolina
Pigeon River
South Carolina
George W. Vanderbilt
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Toxaway Company
Pittsburg Millionaires
Indian Territory
OBSERVE PASSOVER FEAST IN WASHINGTON DC
The Passover feast began in Washington at sundown yesterday and will last eight days with services in several synagogues. The observance recalls the exodus from Egypt and the unleavened bread, made from flour and water with no yeast, is eaten with rites to remember deliverance from bondage.
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Washington
Egypt
Earthquakes Felt in Utah Towns. No Major Damage
Five distinct shocks were felt early today in Milford and New House, Utah, shaking houses and sending residents outdoors. No serious damage was reported. In Pittsburg suburb Crafton, wealthy contractor George Foster was killed by a railroad engine while crossing the tracks.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Milford
Here
New House
Pittsburg
George Foster
Crafton
Tragic Shooting at Asheville Normal Institute
Dr C O Swinney enraged by his daughter Nellie’s attentions to young men shoots her in the reception room of the Normal and Collegiate Institute in Asheville, then dies by suicide. Nellie Swinney wounded and collapses after fleeing to the principal’s room as chaos erupts among about 300 pupils and staff.
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Asheville
C. O. Swinney
N. C
Nellie
CO Swinney
New York
Normal and Collegiate Institute
Institute
Miss Swinney
Plang
Child Labor Bill Reported Favorable by District Committee
The District of Columbia child labor bill advances from House District Committee led by Representative Olcott of New York. Acting with presidential support, the measure aims as a model for state laws, with one provision allowing children to perform in theater while banning other child labor.
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House
Representative Olcott
New York
Olcott
Iuport
Eight Bodies Recovered After Goethelf Capsizing
In Gothenburg Sweden on April 15 the small steamer Goethelf capsized with thirty to forty aboard. Eight bodies have been recovered and a large number were thrown into the water. It is believed others remain beneath the decks awaiting rescue.
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Gothenburg
Sweden
Tenebrae at St. Paul’s Chanted by Large Choir
Solemn Tenebrae service at St. Paul’s Church directed by Ernest Winchester featured seventy five boys and men with Paulist seminarians. Psalms sung to plain chant while laments benedictions and misere res were in four part harmony. The Jerusalem chorus was performed by St. Paul’s chancel choir. The service had no accompaniment and repeats tonight and tomorrow at 7 30. Limited pew seating due to large Catholic attendance.
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Fifteenth
V Streets
Ernest T. Winchester
Paulist House of Studies
Catholic University
Jerusalem
St. Paul's
Policeman to Get 1350 Dollar Settlement
Policeman John H. Gibson will receive 1350 dollars in settlement of his claim against the Capital Traction Company for injuries from a collision between a street car and the police patrol at Seventh and M streets on May 29 1907. Gibson was seriously injured and incapacitated for further service. he was represented by Wilton J. Lambert. The case recalls a similar accident at Fourteenth and P streets weeks earlier in which five officers were injured, two in serious condition.
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Capital Traction Company
Seventh
M Streets
Gibson
Wilton J. Lambert
Fourteenth and
P Streets
Missing 17 Year Old Anna Mandley Seeks Her Return
Anna Be Mandley, 17, daughter of Mrs Agnes Mandley of 1130 Fifth Street Northeast, has been missing since last Friday. Police were given a precise description at midnight roll call. She is described as a blond about five feet tall, last seen in a black voile gown, fur lined coat, and a large black Merry Widow hat with plumes.
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Anna BE. Mandley
Agnes Mandley
Fifth Street
Hope for McCreary After Gunshot Injury at Capitol
Washington DC reports strong hope for Thomas McCreary who was accidentally shot by Representative Heflin. A George Washington University Hospital bulletin said McCreary improved notably overnight and gained strength. Physicians credit his courage and expect recovery if he remains persistent. McCreary is described as more cheerful.
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Representatis Heflin
George Washington University Hospital
McCreary
Dr McDowell a Civil War general's son dies by suicide
New York April 15 Dr Alexander B McDowell surgeon said son of late Maj Gen Irvin McDowell killed himself at home by slashing his throat with a razor. He held a photo of his wife, died after returning from visit to patient and finding him dead. Razors laid on bureau, no clear motive. He served as surgeon in US Marine Corps and at West Side German Hospital clinic.
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Washington Post
New York
Alexander B. McDowell
Irvin McDowell
West 120Th Street
McDowell
Alexander Mclinwell, Jr
Elizabeth Purell
Henry C. Hazen
Dr. Hazen
Dr. McDowell
Virginia
New York Infant Asylum
West Side German Hospital
New York City
Push to pardon Van Schaick on Slocum disaster
A three member Maritime Exchange delegation from New York will visit President Roosevelt today to seek a pardon for Capt W. S. Van Schaick, pilot of the ill fated General Slocum. Van Schaick, serving a ten year sentence for negligence, was affirmed guilty by the Court of Appeals and began his term in Sing Sing in February. The committee includes Commodore Frederick B. Dalzell Eugene Moran and A. J. Grymes of the Erie Railroad, who urge that the pilot bore no sole responsibility for the tragedy.
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New York
Roosevelt
W. 8. van Schaick
General Slocum
Sing Sing
Frederick B. Dalzell
Eugene Moran
A. 3. Grymes
Erie Hallroad
Dalzell
Executive threatens veto over public buildings bill
HX ON TWO SHIPS EXECUTIVE MADE THREAT Said He Would Veto Public Buildings Bill if Denied Big Navy. Is Defended by Representative Hobson, Who Says He Was Forced to Make Remark-John Sharp Williams Active in Opposing Young Alabaman's Presentation of Administration Ideas. Copy of White House Letter Shown.
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Carmody
Bulagukaenger
Bulger
Baron Hayashi
China
Hobson
John Sharp Williams
White House
Caongresa
Fiouse
John Sharp
Wiliams
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Daizell
Cannon
Tawney
Foss
Congress
Representative Humphrey
Washington
Humphrey
House
Appropriations
Hull
Military
Navy Battle Ship Vote Defies President Four Ships Rejected
The House rejected four battleships urged by the President, voting 1139 to 83 for two ships and 205 to 64 against reducing to one, with 499 to 53 backing the committee’s stance. Hobson pressed for three ships, but failed, while party dynamics and letters from the White House influenced floor debates.
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Congress
Tawnay
Hobson
Ius
Firet Tern
Williams
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