Insurgent Rebuke Divides Iowa GOP at State Convention
Des Moines dispatch reports stark faction lines as Republican teachers draft resolutions endorsing Taft and Carroll while progressives press for limited Taft mention. Standpatters insist on Carroll endorsement and Iowa law and order platform, with Hepburn Hull and others weighing in before the convention.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Taft
Republican Party
Gov. B. Carroll
National Republican
Carroll
Hoth
Lacey
Chaiman
Umrming
Fall Styles For Men Signal Narrow Shoulders and Broad Chests
An Aug 2 fashion note from Climago predicts fall trends with narrow shoulders and fuller chests for men. Looser overcoats replace the wide-shouldered look, the new great coat emphasizes fit, collars shift to straight fronts, and peg-top trousers tighten at the shoe tops as part of a leaner silhouette.
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Exuibita
Party Leaders Confer at Mackinac Island
Delegates and party figures converge at Mackinac Island as Speaker Cannon Norman Mack, Democratic national chair F. W. Day, Justice W. R. Day, and Charles W. Fairbanks are seen together at the same hotel fueling talk of a major conference amid a Republican congressional convention at Olean. Edward B. Vreeland is nominated by acclamation for reelection from the Thirty-seventh district.
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Canhin
MackInac Island
Mich
Alig
Cannon
Norman
Mack
Democratic National Committee
W. J. Conners
Butato
W. R. Day
Charles W Fairbanks
Central Labor Union Excursion Draws 3200 Members
About 3200 Central Labor Union members and friends enjoyed a river trip with music and a band. Charles D. Seals served as executive committee chairman, with John B. Colpoys Butch Joseph O'Brien Albert Bumberdner George Reynolds Luke Ludi J. W. Considine Emmett Adams and Charles T. Smith on the committee.
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Central Labor Union
Charles D. Seals
John B. Colpoys
Central Labor Union, CC
Butch Joseph O'Brien
Albert Bumwerdner
George Reynolds
Luke Ludi
J. W. Considine
Emmett Adams
Charles T. Smith
Yale Student Delivers Self Built Hospital Boat to Labrador Mission
George Rowland of Greenwich Conn 21 steered the 40 foot Yale hospital tender from Booth Bay Maine to Imugga Harbor Labrador in a 1600 mile voyage with student crew. The boat built at cost by private subscription was a wedding present to Dr Grenfell for Labrador work. Rowland is son of George Rowland New York businessman and brother of novelist Henry Rowland. The trip faced persistent bad weather but completed without mishap.
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Washington
Imugga Harbor
Nwf
George Rowland
Greenwich
Conn
Yale
Booth Bay
Grenfell
Rowland
New York
Henry Rowland
Census figures show Fort Wayne and South Bend rises
Fort Wayne Indiana reports a population of 108,993, up 18,818 from 1900. South Bend records 53,684, an increase of 17,685. Sacramento California reaches 44,698, rising two percent from 1900.
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Fort Wayne
South Bend
Sacramento
Ind
Cal
Society Woman Arrested In Pelham Police Encounter
Mrs. Atte Crownshield Rogers Pierce known as Mrs. Tom Pierce and Miss Adele Ritchie were arrested late tonight near Pelham railroad station. Pierce described a staged robbery by two men with clubs while driving to meet Miss Ritchie, the two women later cursing police as they were taken into custody. Pierce reported injuries including a badly wrenched knee after a carriage toppled. Ritchie spoke to officers as she was detained.
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Washington Post
New Rochelle
Atte Crownshield Rogers Pierce
Tom” Pierce
Pelham
Adele
Ritchie
Pierce
Little Dot
Miss Ritchie
Railway Lawyers Confer on New Federal Law
In Portsmouth New Hampshire August 2 railroad attorneys met to discuss the recent federal law enacted by Congress. Attendees included leaders from major systems nationwide. Col Henry L Stone of the Louisville and Nashville Railway called the conference which Edgar J Hich of the Boston and Maine Railroad presided over. Sessions are secret and a permanent railroad lawyer organization may be formed. The gathering is expected to last about three days. No statements were released about deliberations.
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Congress
Portsmouth
N. H
United States
Henry L. Stone
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Edgar J. Hich
Boston and Maine Railroad
Rich Woman Is Angry Over Mrs Bull Case In Newark
John A Qualey and Harvey Wiley Corbett faced charges of defrauding Mrs Bull widow of Dr William T Bull. Released then rearrested as bail set at 10000. Gov Hughes in New York refused Rhode Island extradition citing lack of indictment and insufficient affidavits. Mrs Philp Van Valkenburgh, the ten million dollar widow, sails for England reacting to the case.
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Qualey and Corbett
New York
Philp van Valkenburgh
Wiliam Hayes Chapman
Philip van Valkenburgh
Lloyd Line
John A. Qualey
Harvey Wiley Corbett
London
Qualey
Corbett
Newport
R. I
William T. Bull
Lehrman
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
Mra. Bull
Prwoners
Mrs. Bull
Albany
Gov. Hughes
Gov. Pothier
Harvey W. Corbett
Providence
R. 1
Gov
Hughes
Pothier
John Qualey
Roosevelt Tours Pennsylvania Mines and Small Towns
Col Roosevelt travels from Olyphant to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre meeting miners, school officials, and workers. He visits a breaker, talks with labor leaders, and discusses child labor, dances at a parish hall, and ends the day with Father Curran before continuing with Mr Mitchell for town visits.
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Pressman
Col. Roosevelt
Tne
Roosevelt
Moosic Mountains
Isaiah Jenkins
Jenkins
J Mine
Col Roosevelt
Henry Hager
Michael Cummings
Peckville
Olyphant
Father Murphy
Scranton
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Bishop Hogan
Catholic Church
Wilkes-Barre
Father Curran
Mr. Mitchell
Fox and Lybrand Plan Bigger Self-Propelled Monoplane
Fred H. Fox and partner H. Lybrand will build a larger monoplane after the glider mishap at the Speedway. Fox credits loss of control in a gust for the accident and says the test flight, though wrecking, sparked resolve to proceed with the Target monoplane using similar headpiece and tail design with greater motor power.
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Fred H. Fox
H. Lybrand
Fox
Gain Fox
Fort Erie Plans in Air Uncertain Racing Start
Buffalo august 4 officials of Niagara Jockey Club face a delay risk in Fort Erie meeting opening. No positive date set and many regulars leave for Saratoga. Hamilton or October possible openings. Schorr and Nelson inquiry fallout leads to Schorr severing ties with Albert Simons. Schorr horses to be handled by son John FE Schorr.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Fort Erie
Niagara Jockey Club
Hamilton
Yast
Saratoga
Price
Nelson
John W. Schorr
Memphis
Pease
Hea
Albert Simons
Mr. Schore
John FE. Schorr
Dugan Stays On Ground At Saratoga Season Start
New York jockey Eddie Dugan under contract to August Belmont will not ride at Saratoga as stewards deny reinstatement. The suspension, approved by Coney Island Jockey Club stewards, follows charges of reckless riding amid multiple complaints, including trainer James Rowe regarding Sir John Johnson in the Sheepshead Bay handicap. Dugan has remained on the grounds at Yonkers and traveled to Saratoga to gallop horses in preparation.
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New York
X—Vockey
Eddie Dugan
Belmont
Saratoga
Jockey Club
Coney Island
Dugan
James Rowe
James R. Keene
Sir John Johnson
Yonkers
Meeting on roads opens at Brussels congress session
The second international road congress opened at the Palace of Academies in Brussels with experts from Europe, the United States, and Mexico in attendance. Col Spencer Cosby of Washington heads the American delegation. Delegates will review reports on road construction and maintenance, including ballast and paved roads and roadbed coatings.
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Brussels
United States
Mexico
Palace of Academies
Col
Spencer Cosby
Washington
J. E. Pennybacker, Jr
Department of Agriculture
Congress
W. W. Grosby
Maryland Geological Survey
A. B R. Fletcher
Massachusetts
Percy Hooker
New York
Harold Parker
Pierce Vernon
J. R. Rablin
Metropolitan ‘Park , Commission
Prevost Hubbard
Charles W. Roas
Newton
Mass
Mantell Bests Dixie Kid In Ten Round Fight
New York August 2 Frank Mantell of Pawtucket Rhode Island defeated the Dixie Kid in ten rounds at the Olympic Athletic Club. Mantell showed steady stamina and controlled much of the bout despite weight disadvantages. A close decision favored Mantell as the stronger finisher.
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New York
Frank Mantell
Pawtucket
BR L
Stanley Ketchel
Dixie Kid
Olympic A. C
Mantell
Dixie
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Between Ports
Ships in transit include Fishguard to Liverpool via New York, Antwerp to Kroonland from New York, London to Minnetonka from New York, Bremen to Frings Wilhelat from New York, and New York to Hamburg via Naples. Vessels Bremen George Washington and Noordam bound for New York and Rotterdam are listed. Sable Inland President Lincoln from Hamburg to New York due to dock around 1:30 p.m.
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Campania
New York
Liverpool
Antwerp
Kroonland
London
Minnetonka
Bremen
Xron Fring Wilhelat
Hamburg
Naples
George Washington
Noordam
Rotterdam
Ralner Wilhelm
Lincoln
Roosevelt shake too much runs two miles then collapses
In Belvidere New Jersey August 2 the Shea, after shaking hands with Theodore Roosevelt, ran 212 miles into the city and collapsed just as he tried to recount the meeting. Doctors treated him for heart disease, and bystanders recalled the moment a passerby announced he had shaken hands with Col Roosevelt.
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Washington Post
Belvidere
N. J
Shea
Theodore Roosevelt
T. R
Lawrence Abbott
Lyman Abbott
Delaware Water Gap
Shea Land
Col. Roosevelt
Tree
Ten New 2 10 Performers Rise in 1910 Harness Season
Detroit Aug. 2 report notes ten new 2:10 trotters debuted in 1910 at Grand Rapids Kalamazoo with times near 2:07 and an average just over 2:08 for the group. The list includes Dudle Archdale Dilly Burke Hallworthy Qamar The 4 Capt George Vito Robbie H McGregory and others, signaling a strong start to the Grand Circuit season.
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Detroit
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Columbus
Lexington
Dudle Archdale
Blk. m
Archdale
Dilly
Robbie H. McGregory
Robert T. McGtogor
Benson
Brooklyn Repair Plan Seen After Naval Board Review
The naval board led by Rear Admiral Thomas inspected the armored cruiser Brooklyn at the Philadelphia navy yard and will likely recommend refitting the vessel at a cost not to exceed 600000 dollars. The Brooklyn, though labeled first class, will serve as an auxiliary to the fleet after alterations are completed about six months from now.
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Philadelphia
Naval Board
Thomas
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Flossie and Lucy in Wild Alley Scrape at Night
In Armour piece locale a tale unfolds of Flossie Turner bragging of deviled crabs and a dance with a man who claimed to be Jack Johnson. Lucy Allen contends she has fed “Jimmy” and sparks spill into a police court scene. A racing memory and a dramatic window escape cap the chaotic night.
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Armour Piece
Flossie Turner
Jack Johnson
Frosele
Flossie
Washington
Lucy Alien
Flossate
Lucy
Jimmy
Jock
Harney
Roosevelt Jr On Job In San Francisco Carpet Firm
Theodore Roosevelt Jr boots on the grind in a carpet and rug company salesroom. He seeks to be known as a San Franciscan working for a living, reporting 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, with prior factory experience and plans to move to 1910 Pacific avenue after his wedding.
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San Franciscan
San Francisco
Cal
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
California
Roosevelt
Pacific Avenue
Aero Exhibit Planned at Union Station by Aero Science Club
At a meeting of the Aero Scientific Club Edward H. Young, president, outlined a plan to host an aeronautic exhibit in the upper half of Union Station at no cost. George H Winslow proposed the arrangement through the railway branch of the M C A. The club has joined the Aeronautic Federation and will seek federation approval. Young noted about a dozen aero planes and gliders, plus propellers engines and accessories, have been secured.
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Aero Scientifc Club
Edward H. Young
George H Winslow
M.C. A
Union Station
Young
Aeronautic Federation
Federation Heensus
Mystery over Buddha's eye jewel grows stranger
In New York Captain H C V G MacAdam of Hereford England, who sought a blue pearl said to be worth 100000 from Buddha's eye, has reportedly lost both jewel and himself. Attorney Reginald Behenck, representing the Rajah Ranee, filed a police alarm as a wider search begins. A July telegram from Boston indicated the jewel and captain were gone between stations and Touraine Hotel.
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Washington Post
New York
H. C. V. G. MacAdam
Hereford
England
Buddha
Reginald H. Behenck
Rajah Ranee
Scherick
Boston
Touraine Hotel
Detantivad
Dogs Drink Beer From Fallen Keg In Bloomfield Ave Incident
A beer keg toppled from a brewery wagon on Bloomfield Avenue and spilled. A collie and a dachshund, both intoxicated, wrestled and then wandered off after drinking the beer. Observers found humor in the scene as the dogs staggered away, one toward Midland Avenue and the other toward Park Street, hoping for more beer in the future.
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Montetatr
New York
J Brewery
Bloomfield Avenue
Colfie Lawa
Tne
Midland Javenue
Park Street
United Mine Workers to Convene Special National Convention
T. L. Lawin, president of the United Mine Workers, announced a call for a special national convention to be held in Indianapolis within two weeks. He cited growing complications in some districts and deceptive methods used against mine workers in Illinois.
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United Mine Workers
Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
T. L. Lawin
Veiled Prophets Tie Sparks in St Louis Divorce Suit
St Louis railroad contractor Powell sues for divorce from May Woulsa Frets Powell says his wife’s liaison with C Frederick Elkfelt, president of Mound City Chair Company, began after a Veiled Prophets night. He declares he loves his wife but suspects Elkfelt’s influence and filed $20 000 action for attention. Powell explains he was often out of town and only recently learned of the affair.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
James L. Powell
May Woulsa Frets
Virginia
Washington
Cleveland
Powell
C. Frederick. Eikfelt
Mound City Chair Company
Elkfelt
Elkfelts
Gunner's Mate Severely Hurt in Lynn Haven Bay Test
Q W Follin of this city a chief gunner's mate aboard the battleship Montane, suffered a badly lacerated arm in torpedo tests at Lynn Haven Bay Virginia last Saturday. Initial reports said amputation might be needed but this will not be necessary. He has served in the navy nine years. The name O W Follins is not found in the Washington city directory.
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Q. W. Follin
Lynn Haven Bay
Navy Department
Hevey
Navy
O. W. Follins
Washington City
Destruction of Weasel Leaves Manning and Tacoma on Patrol
The Perry, a revenue cutter with about 50 officers and men, struck a rock in Bering Sea and was wrecked during a heavy snowstorm. All hands were redistributed to other vessels. no wrecking gear was available nearby. Commanded by Capt. Haake, the 161 foot vessel built in 183 overhauled in Buffalo and once on the Great Lakes, is lost. The Manning and Tacoma remain on patrol around the Pribilof Islands as Hush and Bear carry out other duties in the region. Dispatches via Nome from Capt. Foley confirm the brief report and wrecking actions.
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Boston
Perry
Revenue-Cutter Service
Pribtiof Islands
Hush
Bear
Bering Sea
Treasury Department
Foley
Haake
Revenue
Tacoma
Nome
Alaska
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Army Orders and Officer Movements in Med Corps Coast Artillery
A roundup of Special Orders detailing leaves of absence for Maj Edwin P Brewer and officers in the Coast Artillery Corps, changes in assignments at Fort Stevens Fort Monrods and West Point, plus transfers among cavalry and medical corps. It notes Col Louis Brechemin's relief and planned sail to Lex Franclete California, and mentions strengthening duty calls and sea movements including naval vessel transactions and a court martial outcome for Capt Robert H Peck.
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Edwin P. Brewer
Seventh Cavalry
Guy B. G. Hanns
Coast Artillery Corps
Jacob C. Johnson
Robert C. Eddy
Clarence H. Mc+ Nell
Louis Brechemin
Medical Corps
Philippines
Lex Franclete
United States Military Academy
George W Burr
Ordnance Department
Fort Moultrie
Fort Sumter
Hereven
Fort Fremont
C. Barrances
Fort Picker
Fort Dade
Fort de Sota
Fort Taylor
Fis
Fort Caswell
John P. Xeeler
Coast Artilery Corps
Alexander J. Btuart
Fort Monrod
Coast Artillery School
Matthew E. Hanna
Third
Calgary
Second Cavalry
Frederick C. Johnson
Thint Cavalry
Department of the Gulf
Franaig M. C. Usher
Maj
Usher
Fort Bam Houston
Tex
Department of Texas
Becona
George Dillman
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Riley
Hana
Commandant Mounted Service School
Clifford
Corbin
Canal Artillery Corps
Jeses M. Beker
Philip Yost
Guy B. Lawragon
Fort Strong
Mars
Department of the East
William W. Gray
Omaha
Nebi
Department of the
Migsouri
Nebraska Endeavorers Urge Mrs Longworth Quit Cigarette Habit
In Fairbury Nebraska four Christian Endeavor societies met without a dissenting vote to request Mrs Nicholas Longworth to give up smoking. They argued the former President's daughter's influence would sway America's youth toward healthier choices.
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Nebraska
Christian Endeavorers
Longworth
Washington Post
Fairbury
Nebr
Christian Endeavor Societies
Nicholas Longworth
America
Cost of Woman's Bonnets Through the Ages in France
From Fall Mall Magazine a look at how bonnet prices evolved from Empress Eugenie’s era to today. It notes 904 francs for a white straw bonnet, 27 francs for a rose wreath, and 200 francs for an evening coiffure, with feather hats reaching up to 1000 francs. It then questions wage growth, realizes higher costs outpaced by rising wants, and hints at ongoing poverty despite wage gains.
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Fall Mall
France
Eugenie
Mathilde
Worth
Paris
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Schenck
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Weasel
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