Hitchcock Wires Taft Campaign From Atlantic City
New York August 1 The Republican national committee in the absence of Chairman Frank H Hitchcock is run by Victor L Mason assistant secretary. Hitchcock plans nationwide direction and will name a vice chairman to handle the Chicago work as he travels. Du Pont and Col wap DuPont discussed speakers bureau for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Victor L. Mason
Passaic
N J
Hitchcock
Cortelyoy
Mason
Baz
Idter
Chicago
Nas
Elmer Deverdise
New Jersey
Cornelius N.bliss
Seabright
Rahway
Searbright
Bliss
DuPont
Eistead
Atlantic City
Colwap DuPont
Delaware
Lye
W. R. Andrews
Pennsylvania Republican State Committee
Bitencnck
Philadelphia
Keystone
Willam L. Ward
Gov
Hughes
Hichcock
Hoosevelt
Taft
Crant
Massachusett
Per
Wall Street
Reublican War Chest
Ept
Republican Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Itd
Prohibition Candidate Chafin Speaks On Party Integrity
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition nominee for president, urged in Oskaloosa that parties are government by parties and that good men cannot lead if crime elements dominate. He argued parties lose elections when criminals influence policy and cited liquor politics as a national issue. Also announced Watkind, Republican nominee for VP, will open his Massachusetts campaign in Linn on August 7.
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Oskiloosa
Towa
Ars
Eugend’ W. Chafin
United States
Ioage
National Prohibition
Aaron S. Watkind
Masechsetts
Linn
Sherman on a Desert Isle Visitors From Clayton
Special to The Washington Post reports Sherman and Dr William Gibson left Clayton on the St. Lawrence River for a brief stay at the Walton Clark cottage on Wolfe Island. The trip aims to rest the politician eight miles off shore with limited telegraph or telephone access. William Berry of Brooklynvisited, seen as a candidate ally of Waldraft, chairman of the Republican State committee, amid questions about his purpose and return planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Sherman
Willian
Gibson
Clayton
St. Lawrence
Walton, Clark
Wolfe Island
Hong
Clark
Will
William Berri
Brooklyn
Waldraft
Republican State, “Committee
Tor Goeveit
Berri
Bryan Speech Focuses on One Topic at a Time
Bryan plans to address each subject separately with a hopeful tone in August to appeal to voters. He will feature brevity in his acceptance speech of about 5 300 words and outline topics for the coming campaign while stressing the question Shall the People Rule.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Nebr
Bryan Thug
Bohsparte
Botnaje
Bryan
Topeka
Jpart
Yaterday
Typographice] Union of
Sheldon
Central “Labor Union
P.L. Hall
Democratic National Committee
Rosewater
Racial Barriers Backlash At Negro Meeting In New York
A mass meeting at Galbraith African Methodist Episcopal Church in New York debated Taft and Democratic opposition, with Dr Owen Waller of New York and Rev J Milton Waldron among speakers. The gathering, linked to the National Negro American Political League, urged breaking down racial barriers and mobilizing the negro vote amid criticism of Booker T. Washington and Taft. More than 20 attendees heard calls for political division among black voters and support for Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Woitler
New York
Galbraith African Methodist Episcopal Church
Sixth Street Northwest
W. H. Taft
Democratic’ ‘Party
Booker T. Washington
National Negro American Political League
Willian. Jennings
Bryan
Ite
J. Milton Waldron
Owen ‘Waller
New - York
Waldron
Cosmopollitan ‘Ciup
Waller
Dr. Waler
Brownsville
Negto
Tam
Carruthers
Galbraith Church
Taft
Senate
Dron
Cuddy
South
Emperor William in Sweden Aboard Imperial Yacht Visit
Emperor William and party arrived in Stockholm on a brief royal visit to King Gustave aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. A welcoming Swedish fleet and the King and Queen greeted the entourage at the dock. A state dinner in the emperor’s honor was to be held tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Stock“holm
Ig Gustave
Stockholm
Aus
William
Hohenzollern
Gustave
Sweden
Bryan Wanes Support for Bryan by Col Hepburn Says
Col Hepburn reports strong Republican potential in Lana state with expected comfortable Bryan loss. He notes waning Hearst party impact on Democrats and growing talk of Bryan in small towns. West polls discuss voting shifts, though Hepburn cautions Bryan could lose.
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Hepburn
Hepburty
Washington
Lana
Col. Hepburn
Bryan
Hearst
Longworths One Way Home From Vacation in Chicago
Representative Nicholas Longworth arrived in Chicago while returning from the West to Cincinnati. He said he enjoyed his vacation immensely and would be glad to get back to politics. The congressman noted he favored talking politics during the trip and the party left Cincinnati tonight.
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Chicago
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Pontice
Labor Leaders Back Gompers Stand In Indianapolis
Delegates of the Central Labor Union of Indianapolis condemn judges and support the AFL leadership led by President Gompers. The preamble praises labor rights defense and pledges aid to carry out AFL policies for workingmen in the coming campaign.
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Central Labor Union of
Indianapolis
Ind
Gompers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Organized ‘Labor
Federa-ion of Labor
Battle On In Kansas Election Rivalry Shapes Gubernatorial And Senate Fight
In Kansas the Republican primary pits Governor Long against Joseph L. Bristow for the United States Senate seat to succeed Chester I. Long. Roosevelt’s popularity aids Bristow while Long’s supporters claim a strong statewide organization. Stubbs and Leland vie for governor as reform factions clash, with questions of party control and reform measures shaping a heated contest.
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Washington Pass
Kansas
Benerak Pritodry
Ite
Chester I Long
Long
Joseph L. Bristow
Haa
Roosevelt
Bristow
White
William Allen White
Bimpovia
Kans
Daily Gazette
Tong
Mousa
Senate
Cyris
Thore
Mechins
Stubbs
Mrr
House of ‘Representatives
Leland
Taft to Speak in Virginia Amid Phonograph Rehearsal
A taft for Virginia rally date August 21 was set as Taft prepared a phonograph rehearsal noting Mrs Taft laughed at his practice. Reports detail Southern letters urging Taft to capitalise on regional support and a stronger Republican machine in the South with influence from Hitchcock and local Virginia officials.
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Hot Springs
Aus
Taft
Mra. Taft
Bryan
Blemip
Ana Bheris
Virgini
Irginia
Polthes
Tharad
Missouri
We Héavner
Lebanon
Sosernar
Howard
Hadley Stiermaan
Heaynes
United States
Mr. Taft
South
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
National Committee
Fatt
Hitchcock
Bien Temp
Brown
United. States
Beaunrae
Saurbey
Unitarian and Fairy Roles Tied to Cincinnati Church
The article recalls Alphonso Tat, a former church member, who joined the Unity Clayton group in Cincinnati as a young man. He played a fairy in a church performance and was noted for his enthusiastic involvement, weighing about 175 pounds at the time. The church closed for the summer on July 1 due to heat.
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Cincinnati
Obie
Wiliam Howard ‘Taft
Pinet Unitarian Church
George A
Cincinnas
Alphonso Tatt
Will Sfort
Unity Clay
Win
Hughes May Run Anyway for Governor Nomination
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Governor Hughes could accept an independent nomination if renominated Republicans at Saratoga on September 24 balk. It notes support from Antigambling and reform groups and potential backing from prominent Republicans if the party resists his renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Hughes
Saratoga
Escent
Feutles
Antigambling Association
Wiliam
Swisher Not To Withdraw From Governor Campaign
The Washington Post reports that Republican nominee for governor Swisher says rumors of gestures to force his withdrawal are unfounded. A state conference of judicial and congressional candidates will be held in Oak Hall in August to translate campaign plans.
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Washington Post
Repuatica Executive Committee
Haa
Oak Hall
Swisher
Tragic shootout ends in double tragedy near Metropalm ML
In a confrontation Kelley and companions Misa Lena Oliver fled as Kelley opened fire striking James and then killing himself. The assailants driven by unknown motive exchanged shots with pursuing riders. The incident left James dead and Kelley fatally wounded, with Misa Oliver escaping.
Gov Smith Threatens Extra Session Over Convict Lease
Atlanta Aug 3 Gov Smith warned that if the legislative committee probing the convict lease system does not finish a thorough report in time for this session it will call an extra session to address the matter before adjournment on Aug 12. The committee held two sessions today and still has many witnesses to hear. Both legislative branches remain divided on how to handle the state's convict system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pala
Legislatura
Pythians Open Biennial Pythian Events in Boston
Thousands of Pythians arrive by train and boat for the twenty fifth convention of the Supreme Lodge and the biennial encampment of the Uniform Rank, with Camp Joseph H Lyon dedication at Franklin Field and addresses by Gov Curtis Guild and Mayor George Aiby. Meetings of Grand Keepers of Record and Seals and Pythian Sisters proceed in Kingsey Hall and Hotel Brunswick. parade arrangements set for tomorrow.
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Boston
Supreme
Pythias
Toseph H. Lyon
Franklin Field
Aranges
Curtis Gulla
George Aiby Pera
Grand Keepers of Record and Seals
Asa Station Hield
Kingsey Hall
Bord Building
The
Pythian Sisters
Teorrow
Emily Gardner Hurt by Aggressive Bulldog at Coney Island Home
Emily Gardner, 29, of New York City, was hospitalized in critical condition after a bulldog in her household attacked her in the pantry of her Coney Island cottage. The dog twisted free but neighbors intervened. the animal is under observation for rabies. The attack occurred while the gardener’s housekeeper, who left the cottage after placing the dog and puppies in the pantry, was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emily Gardner
Gonda
Election forecast from former Treasury secretary
A Washington dispatch to The Times cites John G. Carlisle predicting Taft will likely win the forthcoming campaign. He says Taft has the edge now, though a surprise may arise before election day that could change the outcome. Carlisle also notes his personal dislike for Bryan and his past party stance.
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Washington
New ‘York
Washington Dispatch
Times
John G. Ceutsic
the Treasury
Cleveland
Ceruela
Taft
Brush
Bryan
Carlisle
Strcket
Thaw plans summer home for poor children
Thaw denied plans to establish a summer home for poor children at Creason Springs. He supports the idea but cites trial expenses as blocking funds. Pittsburg supporters may fund one or two cottages at Croxton Springs this summer, with two weeks visits to benefit children and lessons for a larger venture next year.
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Washington Pont
Poughkeepsie
Chiidrén
Creason Springs
Shaw
Pittsburg
Croxton Springs
Breakman Charles B Lewis Injured by Falling Iron in Maryland
brake man Charles B Lewis a 2 a old of Toe Colsten street Baltimore Md was removed to Provident Hospital yesterday suffering a broken leg after an iron piece fell while he stood in a doorway as a bat of iron struck him near Magruder's Station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Charles B. Lewis
Murder over a hat sparks fatal assault in Burlington
Special to The Washington Post. In Burlington New Jersey August a man named Adam Popiel a barber living on Earl Street killed his wife during a confrontation over a Merry Widow hat and a new dress. A mob nearly lynched Popiel led by his 12 year old son Frank. Constable William McCormick intervened with a drawn revolver and jailed Popiel as neighbors clashed outside. Frank offers a differing account claiming the fight began when his mother tried to walk out in her new dress and Popiel grabbed her hair.
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Washington Post
Burlinngton
N. J
Fealdus
Apolina
Frank
William McCormick
Tims
McCormick
Popiel
Loubrist
Esloon
Two Schenectady Men Begin 4000 Mile Canoe Voyage
Richard Strevell age 28 and Raymond Border age 18 depart Schenectady on a 4000 mile voyage in a cedar boat. They plan to follow the Erie Canal to Buffalo then across the Great Lakes to Green Bay Michigan, then by river and canal to the Mississippi as far as Arkansas. They will explore rivers toward the Gulf of Mexico returning by river and Hudson to New York for recreation.
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Schenectady
Washington Post
Richard Strevell
Raymond ‘Border
Erie
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Green Bay
Mich
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Arkanaas River
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
New York
Hudson River
Strewell
Border
Cowles Relinquishes Command of Navy Bureau
Newport Aug 2 Rear Admiral William B Cowles relinquished command on the battleship New Hampshire this evening and resumed duties as chief of the bureau of equipment in Washington. He left for Washington tonight to assume new duties.
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Newport
B. L
William 8. Cowles
New Hampshire
Relin
Hotels Listed by City and Guest Names Across States
A long OCR fragment catalogs hotel listings with names and addresses across major cities including Baltimore Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg California Connecticut Georgia Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee and more. It reads like an occupancy or convention guest register with numerous personal names and associated hotels such as Willard Metropolitan New Willard and various city hotel clusters, arranged by state and city with guest surnames and initials.
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Baltimore
G. H Braun
Ralesh
Boston
H. Dimick
New Willard
G. He Oand
Raleigh
Chicago
M. EH
Mandelbaum
Edward
Wildriw
YORK
CPIX
C. W. Dreyer
William Setenan
Metropolitan
J.“Parker
Guido Rossati
Her
Newham
W. Saundere
BH. Armacht
Jamce HM. Hare
J. M. Binith
SB “Water
H. i
Shriver
Waresia
Hopi. Num
Pittsburg
Miag
Mardock
New
Witlard
California
Thomas
Peatoors Onkland
George Benriver
Eigen Duncan
Ana Wile
Tacy
Bridgeport
Gro
Petetabure
St. Georgia
Waite
Sturman
Augeimta
Heirois Jena McNeroa
Indiana
A. W
Wits
Mount Pret Vantrey
W. Schétdenholm
Cennettevin
Rew Witkint
Mamie Stephens
Catmeenque
Mins
Peisy Morris
Berton
New Varnuta
Rhode Island
H. C. Guehen
Wite
B. Humphrey
Providence
Simonds
Charlston
C Ah
Rotowell
Janes
Rascagat
Ottley
Mouniton
James
A Mortimer
Dallas
New Tennese
M. Pedvier
Brittet
Pot Maleon
Childres
Bardenational
Mink
Fae
Kirchelmer
Wile
Norfolk
Collier
Hampton
St. James
E Bickford
B. L. Fering
Plats
Lieut
T. M. Clatom
Notfolk
Ebpire
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Mr. DuPont
Ses
Taft ‘Snd
William G. Odell
W. D. Hughes
Thacker ‘Lees
Ewer
R. L. O Dois
Hen. M. Camp
John May
Connor
A. Famer
C. Walker
Frank Kearney
Serre
Has Hayergaments
Deeri
Chafin
Desert Isle
Junkin
Af. Wietar
Rosexrater
Republiesn National Comrmittesman
Democratic and People's Independent Party
Republican Party
Thi
Poe
Longworths
Congrégaman de
Gompera
William McKinley
McKinley
la’ Follette Neghool
Politica
Bar Association
Unitarian
FAIRY
William H. Taft
Elfin Pari
Looka
Eagle
Givérmir
Siy Wan
Kelley
Misa
Lena Oliver
Burgy
Keley
Himslf
Misa Oliver
Gov. Smith
Pythians
Grand Lodge
Emily ‘Gardner
Herwn
J. & Carlisle
Harry Thaw
Philantropist
Baltimore and
Glia
H. Hi. Fletcher
Mae
Lynthers
Cowles
Oth
Maurice Enri
Michael
Reidy
Diackamiths
Washington, D. C
Enengat Hag
Sama Pn
Enright
Gata Partnership
Maurice Enright
Michael D. Reidy
Imynelt
B. Midelledorf
Wreick
Nan
Auditorium
H. T. Aw
Uditorium Amusement CO
Milntary
DE. White
Bundey
McGill & Wallace
E Street
Kleeblatt
Forbes
Aus Daradony
Ker
Frank P. Milburn & CO
Architects
NEW Academy
Woods
Kelly
Star Boat
Aborn Opera CO
Belle of
Hepr
Slper Jesson
Magic: Shadows
Indy Seathies Tyres Agdress
Thie Omte
Keeley Cure
Dink and Drug
Washington, D
Aes Bigiater
Colne
Fulton
Ninth Street
N. W
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