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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1910

Page

22

Insurgent victory shapes Kansas Republican primaries

Kansas insurgents seize six of eight congressional nominations despite the party apparatus. In the Seventh district incumbent Wagstaff faces Stubb. in other districts insurgents beat regulars, with Anthony, Campbell and Mitchell winning their contests. Cannon praises insurgent gains and GOP platform ideals.

Topeks Kans Congress Kansas Washington P. P. Campbell Arthur Cranston Flest Kamas D. R. Anthony Stangout Leavenworth McNeal A. C. Mitchel Insur-ment Lawrence Scott Paivo P. Campoeli Meadpatter Pittsburg Frederick Jackson Ndurgent Eureka Miller N. R Rees Minneapolis Calderhead F. D Young Beloiit Reeder Edward H. Madison Meaurgent Dodge City Victor Murdock Wichita Lov Stubbs United States Charles Curtis Curtis J. H. Calgera Grant Harrington Kansas City J . D. Rotkin Winfield Henderdon Martin Maron G. T Helvering Marysville WO Caster Oberlin

Oklahoma insurgents lose and GOP fields shift

Guthrie Oklahoma voters delivered defeats to insurgent Republican candidates in three districts as returns trickled in. Incumbents McGuire Morgan Creager held, Campbell faced no opposition in his party, while Democrats Davenport Carter led late in key districts. Governor race showed Croce ahead of Murray in a tight Democratic contest amid incomplete statewide returns.

Guthrie Okla Congress Oklahoma Bird S. McGuire Pawnee Dick T. Morgan Woodward C. E. Creager Muskoges C. M. Campbell James L. Davenport Vista Charles D. Carter Ardmore Tomorrw Lee Croce W. H. Murray Croce Joseph McNeil Guthrie Thomas Ferguson

McCreary Enters Kentucky Governor Race

James B. Mc Creary of Richmond former governor and senator announces Democratic candidacy for Kentucky governor. He faces four opponents including Mayor W O Head of Louisville Representative Ben John son of the Fourth district and William Adams of Cynthiana. McCreary previously served as governor over 30 years ago.

Kentucky Washington Post Lexington James B. McCreary Richmond Pomaing Ion W. O. Head Louisville Ben John William Adams Cynthiana McCreary Luke

Cannot Revive Pugilist

William Ford of Philadelphia was knocked out in the six round semifinal at Sharkey A C by William Brown of San Francisco. After 15 minutes the physician ordered Ford carried to the dressing room. An hour later Ford remained unconscious and was placed in an auto for transport. Dr Wynne would not disclose destination.

Washington Kam New York William Ford Philadelphia Sharkey A Ford Atairs Ynne

Indicted Wireless Company Officers Held on Bail

Seven officers of the United Wireless Telegraph Company were indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts for conspiracy to defraud via the mails and to induce investment in worthless stock. President Christopher Columbus Wilson was held on $25,000 bail, with Bogart and Tompkins each $10,000, others $5,000. Wilson and Stella Lewis married in the Bronx after the indictment.

Wilson Bogart Tompkins Treasury New York United Wireless Telegraph Company Bee United States Christopher Columbus Wilson Samuel S. Bogart W. W. Tompkins George H. Parker C. C. Galbraith W. A. Diboll Francis X. Butler Parker Hough United States District Court Parkers Seattle

Boycott of American Goods Prompted by Chinese in San Francisco

Chinese Self-Government Society of Canton proclaims a boycott of American goods and merchants in San Francisco in response to Chinese treatment here. They demand removal of detention sheds on Angel Island and urge cooperation from Chinese abroad as officials report stricter enforcement and more exclusions. Government offers no official information on the boycott.

San Francisco Canton China America Angel Island San Francisco Bay Chinese Self-Government Society Biuy Island New York City

Postal Clearing Hubs Adopted for Postal Savings Bank

A State central clearing house system will settle interest payments and maintain depositor accounts, reducing delays from city transmissions. The committee on organization has adopted the plan, and a board of trustees meeting will review recommendations soon. Postmaster General Hitchcock is expected in New York to join discussions. Further details depend on awaiting foreign government information.

Postal Savings Bank Board of Trustees Hitchcock New York Postal Savings Bank Fund Committee On Organization

Famous Cartoonist Dead Linley Sambourne of Punch

Linley Sambourne, renowned cartoonist for Punch, died in London after a long illness. He began contributing in 1867 at Mark Lennon's invitation, served as cocartoonist with Sir John Tenniel, and became chief cartoonist on January 1, 1901. Born in London in 1845, he also illustrated many books.

Linley Sambourne Punch London Mr. Sambourne England Mark Lennon Sir John Tenniel

Miss Clarke Weds J Harvey Wood After Delays At Five Ave Church

Special to The Washington Post New York Aug 3 A modern comedy of terrors ends as J Harvey Wood real estate president wed Miss Modjeska Clarke in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church after multiple postponements The couple plans a wedding supper at the Plaza and will depart for Atlantic City promptly.

J. Harvey Wood New York Modjeska Clarke Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church J. Monroe Stick Atlantic City

Roosevelt Tour Draws Miners and Townsfolk in Wyoming Valley

A Roosevelt visit described as colonel Theodore Roosevelt touring Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns. At Frank Kowalsisek’s home six women crowded in as Roosevelt spoke of John Mitchell causing a kneeling kiss from a miner’s admirer. In St Cecilia School vicinity a tavern scene followed with a Reveler rushing to bar after seeing the expedition pass, only for the colonel to move on. The group met Father Curran and 40 priests at lunch, then moved to Avondale and Bear Creek for a 300-visitor reception before a dinner hosted by Col Albert Lewis.

Frank Kowalsisek John Mitchell Col. Roosevelt Mr. Mitchell St. Cecilia School Wyoming Roosevelt Wilkes-Barre Rooseveltt Father Curran Avondale Annie McLaughlin Toosevelt McLaughlin Theodore Roosevelt Nanticoke Fairview Thance Glen Summit Springs Bear Creek Col Albert Lewis

Taft Economy Program Targets Red Tape in Departments

President Taft's economy drive aims to streamline government by cutting red tape and removing aging, inefficient workers. Business methods will be introduced across departments with experts and accounting firms to reform Treasury, land office, and other agencies, while job cuts preview increased efficiency without reducing workload.

Taft Beverly Biegest Washington Treasury Department Land Office Treasury

Hotel Guests Listed by City Across United States

A lengthy roster lists numerous individuals by city and affiliation staying at hotels in Boston Raleigh New York Philadelphia Pittsburg California Connecticut Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Michigan New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia with many names and accompanying spouses or companions. The document is a hospitality guest ledger showing travelers and their hotel locations across the country.

H.R. Blackalee George E. Smith Charles Goodyear H Hite He Rainey Cantles W. Brokew Jy ‘H. Slater J.D. Wellenkaran Wilham H Pratt Raleigh F. B. Robinson George D. Sproul Clyde Tolson R.A. Mostar Wiltoughbly Smith F. 1 Peckham Todd Willard James L. Hall Whuite de Vet L. Herriman Harrimai Bhoreham Ballnor Salinas Artington Philadelphia John Tosh James Samuel ‘Alcore Bonner Minnich HB. Stewart H. BR. Hurst J. H NcFarland A. Save Raleigi M. J. Rankin Hertram Genay Thomas Genay William D Driver Mra Haskell Misa Eugenio Keterling Afeat A. Heaper Miss Young Wizard Pittsburg C. Lvans St James Kathryn Fowler John Fowler Mabel Fowler Frances Petech Mipe Julia Connecticut B. Talmadge Waterbury St. James Georgia M Way Brunswick Coombe Macon F. H. Galterwhite Clarence Wayne Dirs. Cochran Cockran Atlanta Illinois J. P. Hatter Moline Indiana L. M. Dull Indianapolis J. B Eilott Ebbitt Kentucky T. A Beattie Louisville Arlington Massachusetts George W. Allan, Jr Attinboro A. B. Gordee Revere Maryland Clifton Jessups Riggs Miesouri Tilton St. Louis Alice Davis Michigan C. Ekatt Charles & Chevtler Trenton Shoreham Ohio C. W. Wykot Cleveland St Inman Alf Lynch Clevelal Ee Anes Co Columbus Wits Ik Raleigh Misa G. Waren Liverpool Charles L. Read Cin‘Ward Ornbylvania Samuel G. Erwin Somerset Shaffer Nazareth Rhode Island Macomber Providence Tennessee Julia Shea Misa Neomt Shea Nashville Miss Polk Texas I. P. Blake Dallas G. V. Bower BR. Harcourt Agnes Crawford San Antonio Virginia Charles Hine Vienna Adama Miss Palmore Cumberland Charles B. Brauner Richmond W.G. Kable Staunton J. W. Rutland Graham Willerd Fred Finger F. T. Rea Williamson Raloleh

Water Power Site Permit Granted by Taft Era Authority

The first water power site permit on public lands under President Taft’s Interior Department was issued yesterday to the Minnesota Canal and Power Company by Acting Secretary Pierson. The action marks a historic step in the development of public water resources with names listed including C Leckmann E Lackmann Bertin Willard H P Pearson and locations London Shoreham.

C. Leckmann E. Lackmann Bertin, Willard H. P. Pearson London Shoreham Taft Piiser Interior Department Minnesota Canal and Power Company

Rich Men Back Aero Backer Of New Plane

A New York inventor, William Romme, seeks to launch a μοnop lan e con trolled by Rockefeller interests. A Romme corporation formed with Harold F. McCormick and John D. Rockefeller Jr connected, aims to back a monoplane airship built with hollow ash mast and vulcanized linen surface. Plans include New York to St Louis and Chicago to New York races, with Romme claiming no infringement on Wright patents and possible flights this fall.

Washington Post Stamford Conn Rockefeller William 3. Romme New York Romme Harold F. McCormick Chicago John D. Rockefeller International Harvester Trust John D. Rockefeller, Jr J. McCormick John A. O. Chapman McCormick Enterprises John D., Jr Mel. Cormack Europe Mr. Romme Mr. McCormick

Aeroplane for War Game At Pine Camp

Private Philip Willcox of the New York signal corps brings a self designed bi plane to Pine Camp for a field instruction. The pilot aims to reveal troop positions by flying high and scouting unseen while his mechanic James Manterre assists and Mrs Manterre hopes to fly. Generals express cautious interest as the staff weighs air power for reconnaissance over an imagined battlefield.

Washington Post Pine Camp N. Y Philip Willcox New York Signal Corps Willcox Signal Sharp Mineole L. L Fred Grant James E. Manterre UBS Grant Epleaiges

Ames Drops Aero Tests Amid Political Campaign

Annapolis Aug 3 Representative Butler Ames abandons experimental tests of his flying machine and leaves the Naval Academy. The apparatus and lifting contrivances are removed from the torpedo boat Bagley deck as Ames heads to Massachusetts for his primary and reelection bid in Congress.

Annapolis Butler Ames Naval Academy Bagley

Chavez Sets World Altitude Record In Monoplane Flight

Chavez the French aviator in a Bleriot monoplane reached 5 405 feet at Blackpool during aviation week. He missed the 6 175 feet record by Walter Brooking at Atlantic City on July 9 1910 and the 76 570 feet figure for Tuckfin at Brussels, which were unofficial. Chavez's 5 405 feet stands as the world's monoplanes record.

Blackpool England Chavez Walter Brooking Atlantic City Brussels Se Chavez

Big Dirigible Arrives In Atlantic City

Special to The Washington Post reports the steamship Oceanic delivering the dirigible project gear for Walter Wellman and Melvin Vanaman to cross the Atlantic. The shipment includes the envelope, a 9,000 pound balloon section, a steel car frame of 4 to 5 tons, three motor screw cases, tools, engine parts, and 1,0 gallons of gasoline, along with radiators and navigation instruments. The gas plant also arrived from France and is being set up in Atlantic City by Vanaman and Wellman.

Washington New York Oceanic Walter Wellman Melvin Vanaman Atlantic France Vanaman Atlantic City Mr. Vanaman Wellmann Ones

Amateur Aviator Falls In Garden City Test

New York reports amateur aviator Dr. H Walden seriously injured at Garden City Long Island while testing a new monoplane. After circling the aviation field for half an hour the craft dropped about 50 feet. Surgeons say he suffered multiple fractures including collar bone left arm right wrist left leg and right ankle. Walden, a member of the Aeronautical Society, had been pursuing aviation for months and had recently brought his monoplane to the field despite warnings it was not properly designed.

New York H. Walden Garden City Long Island Walden The Aeronautical Society

Governor Urges Texas Prohibition and Federal Tax Changes

Gov. Campbell sends a special message urging enactment of radical anti saloon laws to curb liquor traffic within ten miles of state institutions and strengthen liquor regulation. Nine bills in House and Senate reflect broad support. governor also backs amendments to the federal Constitution for an income tax amid opposition.

Campbell Texas Washington Post Austin Tex United States South Africa Edwin & Cunningham Durban House Senate

Tennessee primary ends as both sides claim victory

Memphis Tenn Aug 2 bitter and exciting campaign closes as candidates for the Tennessee supreme court and court of civil appeals await tomorrow's verdict. Gov Patterson defends his record over Col Duncan B Cooper pardon while independent candidates backed by Republicans mount a vigorous challenge. Regular Democrats foresee future contest for Patterson's third term.

Memphis Tenn Tennessee Supreme Court Court of Civils Appeals Vetera Gov Patterson Charles T. Gates Enloe Harvey Henneh Republican Duncan B. Cooper Senator Carmack Hare

Midshipman Roesch Faces Diploma Hold Pending Navy Review

Midshipman Herbert O. Roesch of Oregon is restricted at the Naval Academy and his graduation diploma is being withheld while the Navy Department reviews alleged misconduct linked to a pre-eating contest among fourth-class men. Roesch may have acted as umpire. opponents say the event resembled hazing. He is one of four from the class of 1910 with diplomas withheld for navigation deficiencies. Roesch previously won the individual championship at Camp Perry rifle matches.

H. O. Roesch Washington Post Annapolis Herbert O. Roesch Oregon Naval Academy Navy Department Roesch eRoesch Camp Perry Ohio

Army Orders Update From 1910s Dispatches

Leaves of Absences for Lieut Francis H French and Capt Raymond Metcalf plus transfers in coast artillery and engineers noted. Officers ordered to witness mine practice at Provincetown and deliver lectures in Washington DC. Movements list includes ships Laurel Glacier Mayflower and others to foreign ports with multiple detachments.

Francis H. French Raymond F. Metcalf Medical Corps San Francisc Cal Department of California Richard P. Pagis Coast Artilery Corps Charles B. Gatewood Ordnance Department Provincetown Mass Atlantic Herbert L. Wiemore Corps of Engineers Washington Barracks James D. Tufard Second Cavalry Sylvester Bonnafion Fourth Infantry Camp Perry Ohio Robert Bvsne Twenty Eighth Infantry Willam S. Browning Feld Artilery Third Field Artillery Marlborough Churchit Third Feld Artillery First Field Artillery Herbert Deakyne Corp of Engineers Hghthouse Deakyne Secretary of Commerce and Labor Samuel A. Smoke U.S A Missouri Jefferson City Louis R. Dice 156Th Company Francis B. Upham James F. McIndoe I S San Francisco Charles T. Leeds

Naval Attaches Appointed to Berlin Embassy

Lieut. Comdr. F. A. Traut is assigned to the American embassy in Berlin as naval attaché, after service in the naval intelligence office in Washington. Lieut. Comdr. L. R. Belk Nap, now in Berlin, has completed a three year tour and will report here.

Berlin F. A. Traut Naval Intelligence Office Washington L. R. Belknap

The Important Problem Laxative Notice

The Important Problem facing anyone needing a laxative is the lasting beneficial effects from proper use with Syrup of Figs and Blair of Senna. It cleanses the system gently yet promptly without irritation and is preferred by families seeking the best in laxatives. Genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.

California Fig Syrup Co

Indiana Democrats Confer on Beveridge Fixing Ahead of Campaign

Gov. Marshall, U S senator candidate John W. Kern and John H. Lamb held a two hour talk at the governor’s office in Indianapolis as they prepare for a five week trip to northern Michigan. Lamb spoke of “fixing” Beveridge but did not detail the method. Kern, returning from Petoskey with family, came to pay respects, then met with U S Jackson, Democratic State chairman. Kern’s keynote speech is slated for around September 20.

Beveridge Lamb Kern Marshall Washington Post Indianapolis Ind Gov. Marshall John W. Kern United States John H. Lamb Michigan Indiana Petoskey Mich U .S. Jackson

Crow Victorious in Fourteenth District Nomination

Reports from across the fourteenth district indicate probable nomination of Charles F. Crow, standard Republican. David W. Hill, insurgent Republican, conceded tonight that the returns appeared to show Crow’s victory.

St. Louis Fourteenth Congressional District Charles 4. Crow David W. Hill Crow

Italy Gets More Time In Extradition Case

Italy retains right to extradite Porter Chariton of Hudson County New Jersey for the murder of Mary Scott Chariton at Lake Como Italy. The 40 day limit under the Italy United States extradition treaty expired yesterday and the State Department says Italy may receive an extension equal to delays caused by legal postponements. No formal demand has been made on this government and the matter rests with the courts for determination.

Italy Porter Chariton Hudson County N. J Mary Scott Castle Chariton Lake Como United States State Department Chariton

Naval officers ordered to duties and New York dreadnought

Lieut Comdr F A Truitt to Bern as naval attaché Lieut Comdr C C Frewi to continue treatment at Puget Sound Wash Lieut Comdr A T Gratam to duty in Pennsylvania and others named for various posts Pay Director L C Kerr to take three months leave Surgeon A Farenholt to California Chaplain A W Stone to Pennsylvania New York yard to build dreadnought Beek man Winthrop announces order Ocean steamers arrivals and departures with ships to and from New York Southampton Cherbourg and Liverpool including Teutonic and Mauretania reports

F. A. Truitt Bern Germany C. C. Frewi Naval Hospital Piget Sound Wash A. T Gratam Pennsylvania W. Spears Miter Weabhington H. G. Sparrow Tennessee Castle Carbon Steel Works Mitebag L. J. Wallace Glacier A. Farenholt Californis L. C. Kerr A. W. Stone Penmsylvania New York Oceanic Southampton Rheine Bretaga Bartfercesa Bremen Prinzess Tréene Napier Hamburg Liverpool Pania Enn Tae Cher Apd Majestic Cape South Ampton Cherbourg Mauretania Troy Leeerpool

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