Taft Campaign Manager Appoints DuPont Link At Atlantic City
New York Aug 1 The Republican national committee in the absence of Chairman Hitchcock names Victor L Mason as assistant secretary to direct eastern campaigns while Hitchcock plans nationwide oversight. DuPont from Delaware meets Hitchcock at Atlantic City to discuss speakers bureau and labor outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Atlantic City
Mr. DuPont
New York
Ses
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
Colwap DuPont
Delaware
Lye
W. R. Andrews
Pennsylvania Republican State Committee
Bitencnck
Philadelphia
Keystone
Willam L. Ward
Gov
Hughes
Hichcock
Hoosevelt
Crant
Massachusett
Per
Wall Street
Reublican War Chest
Ept
Republican Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Itd
Prohibition Nominee Chafin Addresses Two Iowa Meetings
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition presidential candidate, spoke at two gatherings in Iowa asserting parties include good men yet must contend with criminal elements to win elections. He argued party influence can be neutralized by voters when bad elements dominate. Also noted national Prohibition headquarters announce Aaron S. Watkind, Prohibition VP nominee, will open his campaign in Massachusetts at Linn on August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskiloosa
Towa
Ars
Eugend’ W. Chafin
United States
Ioage
National Prohibition
Aaron S. Watkind
Masechsetts
Linn
Sherman on a Desert Isle Visit by Sherman and Dr Gibson
Special to The Washington Post from Utica New York Aug. a representative Sherman and physician Dr William Gibson departed from Clayton on the St Lawrence River toward the summer home of Walton Clark on Wolfe Island for a brief stay lasting several days. Sherman said he would return Thursday. The Clark cottage was to offer rest away from politicians photographers and reporters eight miles of water away with telegraph and telephone cut off. William Berry of Brooklyn visited as a vicepresidential candidate associate with Republican chairman Waldorf of the state committee wagering on governor support. Whether his mission was confirmed was not stated.
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 Lines Up Campaign Focus Shaping Soon
Fairview Lincoln Neb Aug 3 Bryan passes sweltering day hearing letters and drafting speeches for a planned campaign. He plans a Topeka speech. discusses banking and Oklahoma law. notes Typographical Union voting issues. outlines keynote Shall the People Rule and emphasizes brevity and focus on major issues.
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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 barrior talk at New York dinner meeting
Dr Owen Woitler secretary of Glamroes club urged breaking down racial barriers at a celebrated New York dinner. The mass meeting at Galbraith AME Church opposed Taft and favored a split in the negro vote, with denunciations of Booker T Washington 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
German Ruler in Sweden Visits Stockholm on Imperial Yacht
Emperor William and party arrived in Stockholm and were greeted by King Gustave on the Swedish royal yacht. A fleet of Swedish warships met the imperial yacht as the cortege boarded. A dinner in the emperor’s honor was to be held that evening aboard the Hohenzollern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Stock“holm
Ig Gustave
Stockholm
Aus
William
Hohenzollern
Gustave
Sweden
Bryan Wanes Support Boosts GOP Prospects in Lana State
Representative Hepburn reports a favorable optical situation for Republicans in Lana State with a potential comfortable majority between 60 000 and 90 000. He notes growing Bryan talk in small towns and Westward talk of a large cross-state shift, while Hearst party action haunts Democrats and may split votes from the Bryan ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburty
Washington
Lana
Col. Hepburn
Bryan
Hearst
Longworth Heads Home After West to Cincinnati Trip
Chicago Aug 3 Representative Nicholas Longworth arrived in Chicago on his way from the West to Cincinnati. He said he enjoyed his vacation immensely and would be glad to be back in Washington. He remarked he would not talk politics on his trip and that they left for Cincinnati tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Pontice
Central Labor Union of Indianapolis Endorses AFL Stand Against Courts
Delegates condemn judges in biased decisions against organized labor. They praise President Gompers and AFL Executive Council for defending labor rights and pledge to assist in achieving justice for workers in the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompera
Central Labor Union of
Indianapolis
Ind
Gompers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Organized ‘Labor
Federa-ion of Labor
Kansas Republican Primary Battle Shapes Up in 1900s Era
As Kansas voters head to the polls, the fierce race for the U S Senate to succeed Chester Long dominates. Joseph L. Bristow challenges Long with a strong statewide organization, while Long supporters boast of a large base and Roosevelt’s popularity aiding the Long campaign. The governor’s nomination with candidates like Stubbs and Leland intensifies the fight, with factions accusing each other of bartering reform and backing party bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Campaign Trials Phonograph Records In Virginia
Virginia Republicans plan August rally in Hot Springs with Taft speaking from a porch. Mrs Taft laughs during rehearsal as Taft tests phonograph records. Messages from the South praise Taft’s prospects. triplets and twins name Taft as potential president, while supporters push southern organization and campaign logistics across Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Tale Tells of Young Alphonso Attending Church
A Cincinnati Unitarian Church memory recounts Alphonso Tat t attending regularly as a youth. The Rev George Nevetywn led the church where Tat was a devout member and even played a fairy in a church fairy play weighing about 175 pounds. The church closed on July 1 due to hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Obie
Wiliam Howard ‘Taft
Pinet Unitarian Church
George A
Cincinnas
Alphonso Tatt
Will Sfort
Unity Clay
Win
Hughes May Run Anyway in New York Politics
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Governor Hughes may seek an independent nomination if not renominated by the Republican Convention at Saratoga on September 24. It notes discussions with Hughes and possible support from prominent Republicans and anti-gambling groups, with independent Democrats also voicing readiness to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Hughes
Saratoga
Escent
Feutles
Antigambling Association
Wiliam
Swisher Will Not Withdraw From Governor Race
The Washington Post reports Republican nominee for governor Swisher rejects rumors of withdrawal. A conference involving state judicial and congressional candidates will be held in Oak Hall this August to align campaign plans. Swisher calls claims of gestures to remove him unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Repuatica Executive Committee
Haa
Oak Hall
Swisher
Death by Own Hand After Double Shooting Near Metropolis ML
In a deadly incident on a road near a metropolis, Kelley drove with Lena Oliver and Misa Oliver. A pursuit led to Kelley firing at companions, killing James, then killing himself in a final act. Misa Oliver fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siy Wan
Kelley
Misa
Lena Oliver
Burgy
Keley
James
Himslf
Misa Oliver
Governor Smith Threatens Extra Session On 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 be recalled for an extra session to resolve the matter. The committee held two sessions today and still must hear many witnesses. Both legislative branches remain divided on how to handle the state’s convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pala
Legislatura
Pythians Open Biennial Encampment Amid Parade Preparations
Thousands of Pythians from Boston and beyond fill Franklin Field for the opening events of the twenty fifth convention and the Uniform Rank encampment. Governor Gulla and Mayor Aiby led the dedication of Camp Joseph H Lyon as tents rise to host about 5 000 guests. The Kingsey Hall opening session heard Grand Chancellor Burns and secretary Hartlett with Massachusetts welcoming. The advisory board meeting of the Pythian Sisters was held at Hotel Brunswick under tight secrecy with Supreme Chief Anna Young present. A parade readiness for tomorrow was announced as preparations wrap up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
New York Woman Suffer Severely from Bulldog Attack
Emily Gardner of Coney Island was in a reception hospital today with critical wounds after a bulldog attacked her in her home. The dog, left in the pantry by Miss Gardner’s housekeeper, sprang and tore two fingers from her left arm as neighbors entered to help, dog under observation for rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emily Gardner
Gonda
Election forecast from Treasury Secretary Ceruela in 1896
A Washington dispatch reports Treasury Secretary Ceruela under Cleveland foresees a tight campaign. He says Taft likely to be elected but notes uncertainty and possible shifts in the party lines. Carlisle dislikes Bryan and did not express a personal preference for the current race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New ‘York
Washington Dispatch
Times
John G. Ceutsic
the Treasury
Cleveland
Ceruela
Taft
Brush
Bryan
Carlisle
Strcket
Thaw to aid poor children project at Springs
Special to The Washington Post from Poughkeepsie reports Harry Thaw, while sympathetic, cannot finance a summer home for poor children at Croxton Springs due to trial expenses. He notes Pittsburgh donors could support the work and suggests one or two cottages this summer to shelter and refresh healthy children, with a two week visit seen as valuable for future larger efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pont
Poughkeepsie
Chiidrén
Creason Springs
Shaw
Pittsburg
Croxton Springs
Breakman Fatally Injured By Iron Fell At Maryland Station
Charles B. Lewis of Toe Colsten Street Baltimore a brake man on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was removed to Provi- dence Hospital suffering a broken leg after a piece of iron fell from a passing train striking him as he stood in a doorway near Magruder's Station Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Lewis
Murder Over Hat Sparks Mob Violence in Burlington NJ
Special to The Washington Post reports a fatal stabbing in Burlington New Jersey as Adam Popiel a 40 year old barber mortally wounded Apolina Popiel after a dispute over a walk and a new hat. Constable William McCormick halted a mob and jailed Popiel while his accomplice Jo in Loubrist fled. The couple’s 12 year old son Frank provides conflicting accounts of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Burlinngton
N. J
Fealdus
Apolina
Frank
William McCormick
Tims
McCormick
Popiel
Loubrist
Esloon
Two Schenectady Teens Start 4000 Mile Canoe Voyage
Richard Strevell aged 28 and Raymond Border aged 18 depart Schenectady in a cedar and canvas 60 pound canoe on a 4000 mile voyage via Erie Canal to Buffalo Great Lakes Green Bay and Mississippi River to Arkansas and Gulf of Mexico then back to New York. The journey, intended for recreation, follows rivers and canals with a spring return plan.
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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 gave up command of the battleship New Hampshire tonight and relin quished to resume duties as chief of the bureau of equipment in Washington. He left for Washington tonight and will assume duties there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
B. L
William 8. Cowles
New Hampshire
Relin
Hotels Listings Show Prominent Guests Across Cities
A compiled list records guests staying at major hotels in Boston New Willard New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh California and many Eastern and Southern cities. Names include M Mandelbaum Edward Parker Hart Bostock and others with affiliations to Metropolitan New York and national networks. The roster spans travelers from Raleigh Greensboro and Providence detailing stays at the New Willard and Metropolitan among others.
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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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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
Wspaper
Junkin
Af. Wietar
Rosexrater
Republiesn National Comrmittesman
Democratic and People's Independent Party
Carruthers
Galbraith Church
Dron
Cuddy
Republican Party
Thi
Poe
Hepburn
Longworths
Congrégaman de
William McKinley
McKinley
la’ Follette Neghool
Politica
Bar Association
Unitarian
FAIRY
William H. Taft
Elfin Pari
Looka
Eagle
Givérmir
Gov. Smith
Pythians
Grand Lodge
Emily ‘Gardner
Herwn
J. & Carlisle
Harry Thaw
Philantropist
Baltimore and
Glia
H. Hi. Fletcher
Mae
Lynthers
Cowles
Oth and & Sts
Maurice Enri
Michael
Reidy
Diackamiths
Washington, D. C
Enengat Hag
Enright
Gata Partnership
Maurice Enright
Michael D. Reidy
Imynelt
MRE. B
Midelledorf
Wreick
Naw
Auditorium Theater
H. T. Aw
Uditorium
Kleeblatt
Forbes
Aus Darad
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
Post
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