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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1910

Page

4

Insurgent wins reshape Kansas Republican primaries

Kansas insurgents carried six of eight congressionalslots amid a major party split. P P Campbell defeated Arthur Cranston in the Third district. D H Anthony beat T A McNeal in the Fourth. W R Stubbs renominated for governor. other districts saw insurgent gains. Cannon supporters react as party lines redraw toward reform.

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 Henderdon Martin Maron G. T Helvering Marysville WO Caster Oberlin

Oklahoma Insurgents Lose in Three Congressional Districts

Insurgent Republican candidates in Oklahoma were defeated in three districts with incumbents McGuire Morgan and Creager holding seats. Campbell faced no opposition in his party. Democrats Davenport Carter lead in precinct reports. Governor race shows Croce leading Murray for the Democrats. McNeil leads Ferguson for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

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 Runs for Governor in Kentucky Historic Bid

Former Kentucky governor and senator James B. McCreary announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor from Richmond. 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 governed the state 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 Special to the Washington Kam

William Ford of Philadelphia a light middleweight was knocked out in the Sharkey A C. six round semifinal by William Brown of San Francisco. After 15 minutes Ford failed to regain consciousness and was carried to the dressing room. A physician and aides worked for an hour without success. By 11 30 he remained unconscious and was taken to an awaiting auto. The physician would not disclose where Ford would be taken.

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

Indict Wireless Firm Leaders in Treasury Stock Scam

Seven officers of the United Wireless Telegraph Company were indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts. President Christopher Columbus Wilson was held on $25,000 bail, with Sam Bogart and W. W. Tompkins each at $10,000, and the others at $5,000. The charges accuse conspiracy to defraud via the mails and a scheme to sell worthless stock as treasury stock to investors. Wilson and Miss Stella Lewis, once private secretary, married in the Bronx after the hearing.

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 Stella Lewis Géwin Bronx Miss Lewis

Chinese Boycott of American Goods Proposed by San Francisco Chinese

San Francisco reports a boycott planned by the Chinese Self-Government Society of Canton in response to treatment of Chinese in America. It targets American merchants and goods, citing detentions and Angel Island practices, while officials note no government confirmation of the boycott. The appeal asks Chinese abroad to join, as authorities enforce immigration laws more strictly.

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

Postal Clearing Houses Adopted For Postal Savings Banks

A plan to establish state central clearing houses for postal savings banks has been adopted by the committee. The system aims to settle depositors' accounts efficiently without delay from distant communications. Postmaster General Hitchcock, back from Europe, is expected in New York today as the board of trustees reviews committee recommendations.

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

Famous Cartoonist Dead Linley Sambourne Dies in London

Linley Sambourne, cartoonist of Punch, died in London after a long illness. He began contributing in 1867 inspired by editor Mark Lemon, later became cocartoonist with Sir John Tenniel, and was named chief cartoonist on January 1, 1901. Born in London in 1845, he also illustrated several books.

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

Miss Clarke Weds J Harvey Wood After Delays

New York August 3 The wedding unites Miss Modjeska Clarke and J Harvey Wood president of a real estate company in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church after several postponements The ceremony followed by a wedding supper at the Plaza and a departure for Atlantic City the same day

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

Roosevelt’s Wyoming tour charms miners and townsfolk

Miners hail Theodore Roosevelt as a hero at a Wilkes-Barre stop, where women kneel to kiss his hands and a crowd gathers at St Cecilia School and Avondale. A tavern wake prompts cheers as the party moves on to Nanticoke Fairview Glen Summit and Bear Creek for dinners and meetups with local leaders.

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 Plan Aims to Clean Red Tape in Departments

Dispatches from Beverly report President Taft will push an economy program across all departments. It calls for removing aged and inefficient workers, introducing business methods, and hiring accounting firms as experts. Treasury and Land Office reforms have already been drastic with many clerks dismissed to raise efficiency.

Taft Beverly Biegest Washington Treasury Department Land Office Treasury

Hotels Guest List By City Across the Nation

A long list of guests staying at hotels across the United States is recorded, naming individuals and their cities of origin in Raleigh Chicago 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 and related states with numerous entries for travelers and their hosts.

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 Issued to Minnesota Canal and Power Co

The first water power site permit for public domain development under Taft era policy was issued yesterday by Acting Secretary Pierson of the Interior Department to the Minnesota Canal and Power Company. The action marks a milestone in federal authorization for hydroelectric development with faces of officials including C Leckmann E Lackmann Bertin Willard H P Pearson and locations in 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 John D May be Interested

Rockefeller interests back the Romme monoplane project aimed at dominating air navigation. Romme and McCormick enterprise formed with John D Rockefeller Jr. as possible officer, pursuing a lightweight stable airship with a hollow ash mast, vulcanized linen surface, and strong wires. Flight plans include New York to St Louis and Chicago to New York contests, with backers ordering machines and awaiting demonstrations.

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

Special to The Washington Post Private Philip Willcox of the First company New York signal corps brings a bi plane designed to test aerial warfare at Pine Camp Mineola L I The crates held the parts and Gen Fred Grant welcomed the project The pilot and his mechanic James Manterre and wife arrive with plans to use the craft for scouting and illusionary bombing by dropping handbags to show potential damage

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 Abandons Aero Tests for Politics

Annapolis August 3 Representative Butler Ames has halted experiments with his new flying machine and left the Naval Academy. The lifting apparatus and related equipment were removed from the Bagley deck as he travels to Massachusetts to pursue his primary and reelection campaign.

Annapolis Butler Ames Naval Academy Bagley

Chavez Claims World Record Altitude in French Monoplane

Chavez, flying a Bleriot monoplan e at Blackpool during aviation week, reaches 5 405 feet officially cementing a world monoplanes altitude record though not surpassing Walter Brooking’s 6 175 feet at Atlantic City and not yet confirmed by rival figures from Brussels.

Blackpool England Chavez Walter Brooking Atlantic City Brussels Se Chavez

Big Dirigible Arrives in New York for Atlantic Flight

Special to The Washington Post from New York Aug 3 reports arrival of Oceanic with the dirigible apparatus for Walter Wellman and Melvin Vanaman. It includes the envelope and car weighing thousands of pounds, motors and propellers, tools, gasoline, radiators, aeronautical instruments, and other parts packed from France. Vanaman and Wellman begin assembling the gas plant in Atlantic City.

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

Amateur Aviator Falls at Garden City

New York reports Dr. H Walden an amateur aviator was seriously hurt in Garden City Long Island while testing a new monoplane. He fell about 50 feet after circling the field for half an hour injuring multiple bones including a broken collar bone left arm right wrist left leg right ankle. Walden a member of the Aeronautical Society has long pursued aviation and had warned by experienced aviators before attempting flight.

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

Prohibition Push Moves in Texas Legislature

Gov. Campbell sends a special message urging enactment of strict anti liquor laws. He seeks state wide prohibition, tightening licenses, penalties, and banning sales near educational institutions. Nine bills introduced. both houses show majority support. Also proposes constitutional amendment for income tax, facing opposition.

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

Tennessee primary closes amid bitter judicial race claims

Memphis Aug 2 bitter campaign ends as voters prepare to decide supreme court and civil appeals bench seats. Gov Patterson leads regular Democrats while Gates Enloe Hennah and others campaign for independents. Both sides claim victory though results await ballot count. Patterson’s pardoning of Col Cooper cited by opponents. Regular party seeks third term nomination for governor next November.

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

Midshipman Roesch faces diploma hold over pile eating contest

Midshipman Herbert O. Roesch of Oregon is under restriction at the Naval Academy and his diploma is withheld while the Navy Department weighs alleged misconduct linked to a pre eating contest among fourth classmen. Roesch acted as umpire. opponents claim voluntary action but observers note hazing aspects. Roesch, a 1910 graduate class, had diplomas withheld for navigation deficiency. he won the previous national rifle match at Camp Perry.

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

Army Orders Move Officers and Vessels Across Commands

Leaves of Abiences Lieut Coh Francis H. French and Capt Raymond F. Metcalf depart for San Francisco and Provincetown to witness mine practice. Transfers include Browning and Churchit between field artillery units. Assignments shift in coast artillery and engineers. Movements announce ships’ routes from San Francisco, Boston, Norfolk, and international stations.

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 named for Berlin embassy posts

Lieut. Comdr. F. A. Traut is assigned as naval attaché to the American embassy in Berlin after service in the naval intelligence office in Washington. Lieut. Comdr. L. R. Belk nap, currently 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 of a Healthful Laxative Choice

The advertisement argues that proper use of Syrup of Figs and Biair of Senna provides gentle yet prompt cleansing effects without irritation. It claims physicians approve the combination and that it has long satisfied families, urging buyers to purchase the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.

California Fig Syrup Co

Indiana Democrats Confer on Beveridge Fixing

Gov. Marshall John W. Kern and John H. Lamb held a two hour conference in the governor s office before a five week trip to northern Michigan. Lamb said they had been fixing Senator Beveridge but did not specify the method. Kern returned to his office after the meeting and planned a September 20 keynote speech.

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 Holds Lead in Fourteenth District Nomination

Reports from across the fourteenth district indicate probable nomination of Representative Charles Crow, a standpat Republican. David W. Hill, an insurgent Republican who opposed Crow, admitted tonight that returns seemed to show Crow's victory.

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

Italy Granted Extension in Chariton Extradition Case

Italy keeps legal right to demand extradition of Porter Chariton, held in Hudson County New Jersey, for the murder of Mary Scott Castle Chariton at Lake Como. The 40 day limit set by the treaty expired yesterday. the State Department contends Italy may receive an extension equal to delays caused by defense postponements. No formal demand has been made yet.

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

Naval officers reassigned and ships movements detailed

Orders list Lieut Comdrs Truitt Frewi Gratam Spears Miter Sparrow Castle Wallace Farenholt Kerr Stone with duty changes. New York Yard to build a dreadnought. Beekman Winthrop notes possible second ship. Ocean steamers news lists arrivals at New York and Liverpool and sailings to Southampton Cherbourg and more with ETAs and dock times.

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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