Hitchcock Aide Sees Campaign Strategy Amid Wreck Delays
New York Aug 1 The Republican National Committee headquar ters maneuver as acting secretary Victor Mason takes charge in Hitchcock’s absence. Plans include regional directors directing speakers bureaus while DuPont weighs a Delaware seat on the executive committee. Talks with Col. Andrews and Senator Grane seek labor votes and statewide support as Taft allies discuss state conventions and money raising in Wall Street.
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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 Nominee Chafin Addresses Iowa Meetings
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition party candidate, tells two Oskaloosa gatherings that parties are governed by bad elements and that good men cannot win elections without the criminal faction influencing policy. He argues parties can be redeemed by electing clean leaders and cites liquor policy as a battleground. The Prohibition headquarters announce Aaron S. Watkind will begin his Vice Presidential campaign in Massachusetts at 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
Special to The Washington Post. Utica New York August 3 Representative Sherman and physician Dr William Gibson left Clayton on the St. Lawrence River for the summer home of Walton Clark on Wolfe Island for a brief stay. Sherman planned to return Thursday as he rests from politics and photographers and reporters cover the trip. The Clark cottage is isolated with no telegraph or telephone. William Berry of Brooklyn visited as a potential Republican candidate for governor with Waldorf leading the committee. whether Berry's mission is known is unclear.
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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 Narrow Focus Sets Campaign Tone
Bryan plans a topic at a time approach directing attention to key issues. The Topeka speech will feature concise remarks of about 5300 words, with a keynote theme Shall the People Rule plus emphasis on banking guarantees and public confidence. Bryans aides report growing Democratic funds and favorable editorials, while Rosewater’s ballot protest is rejected as conventions named electors for both parties.
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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
Junkin
Af. Wietar
Rosexrater
Republiesn National Comrmittesman
Democratic and People's Independent Party
Negro Vote Divides as Taft Opposition Grows
A mass meeting at Galbraith African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington discussed breaking racial barriers and opposing Taft. Dr Owen Waller of New York urged unity, while Rev Waldron and others accused Booker T Washington and pressed for a split Negro vote to influence the presidential election.
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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 Stockholm Enters Swedish Visit Aboard Hohenzollern
Emperor William and his party arrived in Stockholm on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern for a short visit to King Gustaf. A fleet of Swedish warships met the vessel and the royal yacht welcomed the emperor and queen. A state dinner in the emperor’s honor will be held tonight.
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Emperor William
Stock“holm
Ig Gustave
Stockholm
Aus
William
Hohenzollern
Gustave
Sweden
Bryan Wanes Support for Bryan in Republican Favorable State
Representative Hepburn reports strong optical support in Lana and expects a comfortable Republican win by 60 000 to 90 000 votes. He notes Bryan’s limited appeal in small towns, West election talk, and Hearst party action as harming Democrats and drawing votes away from Bryan.
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Hepburty
Washington
Lana
Col. Hepburn
Bryan
Hearst
Longworths One Way Home from Washington
Representative Nicholas Longworth arrived in Chicago on his way from the West to Cincinnati. He said he had enjoyed a vacation immensely and would be glad to get back to Pontiac. He hoped to resume political talks and left Cincinnati tonight.
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Chicago
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Pontice
Stand for Gompers and AFL in Labor Rights Pledge
Delegates of the Central Labor Union of Indianapolis condemn judicial decisions against organized labor. They commend President Gompers and the AFL executive council for defending workers rights and pledge aid to push AFL policy for justice 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
Kansas Republican Primary Battle Deepens In 1904
Rival camps of Senator Long and Joseph Bristow engage across Kansas with strong statewide organization. Bristow attacks Long on sincerity and Roosevelt support while Long’s backers promise a broad majority. Governor contenders Stubbs and Leland, plus House candidates, draw sharp lines over reform versus square-deal politics in the 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 Speech Plans and Virginia Rally Details
Virginia Republicans schedule Taft campaign events at Hot Springs with speeches on August 21 and porches near hotels. Rehearsals include phonograph tests and jokes by Mrs Taft. South letters urge organizing to boost Republican chances, amid a strengthening Southern machine led by Hitchcock efforts and regional delegates.
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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, Too in Cincinnati Church Tale
The account recalls Alphonso Tat, a former Unitarians member in Cincinnati, who acted as a fairy in a church play. Rev George Anevetywn led Pinet Unitarian Church, with attendance noted as irregular due to distancing and summer closure from July 1.
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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 Renomination
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Gov. Hughes may accept an independent nomination if not renominated by the Republican Convention in Saratoga on September 24. It notes promising GOP support and possible anti gambling and reform groups backing Hughes, with Chase and various independents ready to stump if needed.
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New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Hughes
Saratoga
Escent
Feutles
Antigambling Association
Wiliam
Swisher Not To Withdraw From Governor Bid
The Washington Post reports that Swisher the Republican nominee for governor has no plans to withdraw. A conference of state judicial and congressional candidates will be held in Oak Hall in August to translate campaign plans. Swisher dismisses rumors of gestures to remove him from the ticket as unfounded.
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Washington Post
Repuatica Executive Committee
Haa
Oak Hall
Swisher
Tragic shooting and suicide after highway confrontation
A man named Kelley and companions were driving near a metropolitan area when he stopped to confront pursuers, fired, killing James at the first shot, then shot himself. Lena Oliver fled, Misa Oliver survived. The incident left Kelley dead and a woman likely bleeding from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
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Siy Wan
Kelley
Misa
Lena Oliver
Burgy
Keley
James
Himslf
Misa Oliver
Governor Smith Threatens Extra Session Over Convict Lease
Governor Smith warned that if the legislative committee probing the convict lease system fails to produce a thorough report by the session and gains no action before adjournment August 12, he will call an extra session to resolve the matter. The committee, after two sessions, still must hear many witnesses, and its completion cannot be forecasted as both legislative chambers remain divided on the state's use of convicts.
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Atlanta
Pala
Legislatura
Pythians Begin Opening of Biennial Encampment
Thousands of Pythians arrive by train and boat for the twenty fifth convention of the supreme lodge. Camp Joseph H Lyon dedication at Franklin Field hosts about 5,000 guests with speeches by Gov. Curtis Gulla and Mayor George Aiby. Secretary B W Hartlett and Grand Chancellor George W Panniman preside as Marionette of events unfolds.
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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
Woman Attacked by Bulldog in Coney Island Home
Emily Gardner was hospitalized at Coney Island with critical wounds from an angry bulldog that attacked her in her Gardner cottage. The dog, left by the housekeeper in a pantry, mauled Gardner’s left arm and two fingers. neighbors entered the cottage and drove the animal away. The dog is under observation for rabies.
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New York
Emily Gardner
Gonda
Taft Favored in Coming Campaign Says Treasury Secretary
A Washington dispatch reports John G. Carlisle, former secretary of the Treasury under Cleveland, predicts Taft will likely win the next election though the race remains unsettled. He notes many events could sway the outcome and mentions Carlisle’s own lack of enthusiasm for Bryan. The assessment reflects cautious optimism for Taft amid shifting political currents.
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Washington
New ‘York
Washington Dispatch
Times
John G. Ceutsic
the Treasury
Cleveland
Ceruela
Taft
Brush
Bryan
Carlisle
Strcket
Thaw weighs charity plan for poor children home
Special to The Washington Post from Poughkeepsie Aug. Thaw denies plans to establish a summer home for poor children at Crason Springs citing trial costs. Shaw says Pittsburgh donors could support the effort. Two cottages at Croxton Springs might be ready this summer, with a two week visit offering benefit and guiding a larger project next year.
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Washington Pont
Poughkeepsie
Chiidrén
Creason Springs
Shaw
Pittsburg
Croxton Springs
Brake Man Charles B Lewis Injured Near Magruder Station
Charles B Lewis a Baltimore brake man aged about 28 was taken to the local hospital after being struck by falling iron at Magruder Station Md. He suffered a broken leg and other injuries while standing in a doorway when a piece of iron struck him during train operations on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Charles B. Lewis
Hat affair ends in murder in Burlington New Jersey
Special to The Washington Post describes a family dispute over a Merry Widow hat and dress. Adam Popiel, a 40 year old barber, mortally stabbed his wife after a quarrel over going out. A mob formed. Constable William McCormick intervened to prevent lynching and jailed Popiel. The couple’s 12 year old son Frank claims the wife wanted to walk, and the husband assaulted her, while Frank tried to intervene and neighbors aided. tensions escalated to fatal violence.
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Washington Post
Burlinngton
N. J
Fealdus
Apolina
Frank
William McCormick
Tims
McCormick
Popiel
Loubrist
Esloon
Two Schenectady Men Start 4000 Mile Canoe Voyage
Richard Strevell, 28, and Raymond Border, 18, launched from Schenectady on a 4000 mile canoe expedition. They plan to travel via Erie Canal to Buffalo, across the Great Lakes to Green Bay, then down rivers and canals to the Mississippi and Arkansas, up to the Gulf, then return via Hudson and the canal systems. Their cedar boat weighs 60 pounds and is prepared for a long recreational journey.
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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 August 2 Rear Admiral William B Cowles gave up command of the bureau of equipment transferring duties to the chief and headed to Washington as he resumes duties with the navy. The flag on the battleship New Hampshire was lowered this evening marking the change in leadership.
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Newport
B. L
William 8. Cowles
New Hampshire
Relin
Hotel guest lists span cities from Baltimore to Raleigh
A long OCR listing of guests and staff at major hotels across the United States covers hotels in Baltimore Boston New York 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 other areas. The names include numerous individuals and families tied to the New Willard Metropolitan and other named hotels, reflecting travel and occupancy patterns across regions.
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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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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
Wspaper
Republican Party
Thi
Poe
Hepburn
Longworths
Congrégaman de
Gompera
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
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
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