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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1910

Page

12

Roosevelt to Stand Aside In NY Campaign Says Ex President May Fight Later

August 18 Oyster Bay Roosevelt conferred with Loeb Griscom Calder Kracka Cocks and others over the New York campaign and possible 1912 run He may avoid direct Taft administration confrontation for now but reserves right to enter the fight if policy jeopardy rises He plans no immediate declaration but could become a candidate again if national policy demands it and circumstances change.

Oyster Bay N Theodore Roosevelt White House Post Taft William Loeb, Jr Port of New York Lloyd C. Griscom Republican County Committee William M.cCalder Brooklyn Frederick Joh Kracka WW. Cocks Col. Roosevelta Todas Col Roosevelt Antime Col. Roosevelt Willam H Taft

Cannon Not to Quit Blames Taft for Attack

Danville Ky Aug 18 Despite Longworth saying he will not again vote for Joseph Cannon for Speaker Cannon will stay in the race and enter the caucus as a candidate He said those who attend the caucus should abide by its vote and he will do the same He believes Longworth was inspired by President Taft and asserts no apology for Republican legislation under his eight years as Speaker He adds that any Republican candidate for Congress may pledge not to support him, but he will not seek such pledges

Col Roosevelt Dan Roosevelt United Col. Roosevelt West New York Sherman Negro Fusiness Men's League Sagamore Hill Business Men's League Chamber of Commerce Co. Roosevelt Roosevelt Taft Gen. Jackson Rastus Jackson Darky R. Thompson Thompson South Beverly Mass Nicholas Longworth Ohio Cannon Longworth Fiencert Taft Si«rima Oyater Bay Oyster Bay Dat Roosevelt Congress Phose Republian Caucaus Cincinnati Whites House Mr. Cannon Danville, T Joseph G. Cannon House of Representatives United States House Representative Longworth Turin Victor Emmanuel Helena Barf Delle Puglie Naples Montenegro Messina Avellino

Forward Step for China Coup Spark in Progressive Party

Peking August 18 changes in the grand council following the imperial edict dismayed Shih-Hau and Wu Hu Seng and appointed Prince Hu Lang and Hsu Shi Chang. The move signals a progressive court policy and Tang Shao Yi’s elevation to presidency of the ministry of posts and communications. The new appointees are all noted as progressives and Tang Shao Yi once supported Manchuria railroad projects linked to the British American syndicate.

Grand Council Peking Shih-Hau Wu Hu Seng Hu Lang Hsu Shi Chang Ministry of Posts and Communications Tang Shao Yi Manchuria Knox The Progressive Party

Blaze in Boston Wool District Devastates Crimmina & Pierce Warehouse

A stubborn fire rekindled in Boston's wool district destroyed a five story brick warehouse belonging to Crimmina & Pierce. Two firemen suffered minor injuries from falling glass as the blaze caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.

Boston Crimmina & Pierce

Unhurt Under Heavy Rock At North Branch Quarry

Two Casparis Stone Company quarry workers were trapped in a landslide near North Branch Cumberland Md. Stephen Vedelano 32 was bruised and possibly internally injured George Nailevi 22 suffered severe cuts and bruises. Jack Johnson 25 was pinned by several tons of stone and survived after rescue walking away with a leg gash.

Washington Post Cumberland Casparis Stone Company North Branch Stephen Vedelano George Nailevi Western Maryland Hospital Jack Johnson

Federal clerks poor pay sparks push for garnishee law

Chicago, Aug. 18. United Master Butchers of America in annual session urge Congress to introduce a garnishments law covering all government employees. They argue that federal workers are slow to settle debts and easily obtain credit, delaying prompt payments.

Congress Chicago Uncle Sam United Master Butchers of America

Taft Fooled Too Says Roosevelt Backers

Roosevelt supporters claim old guard tricked New York Republican State committee by using proxies to back Sherman as temporary chairman at Saratoga and deny Roosevelt. They say Woodruff Barnes Ward and their allies planned the move, and Taft’s sanction was misrepresented. The Land of the Sky Excursion offered Asheville North Carolina trip for 38.00.

Washington Post New York Republican State Committee Roosevelt Sherman Woodrutt - Barnes - Ward - Wadsworth Republican County Committee Old Guard Fred Greiner Rpublican Buffalo John J. Bartlett Joseph. H. de Bragga Queen's George Cromwell Richmond Gov Hughes Greiner Itlett de Braggia Cromwell Griscom Republican Party Saratoga Barnes Woodruff-Barnes Mr. Roosevelt Woodruff Mr. Sherman Taft State Committee William L. Ward Ward Everly Wonderful Mountains North Carolina Asheville N. C Washington Southern Railway

Convention Set Sherman Temporary Chairman For Meeting

State committee members favored naming Mr. Sherman as temporary chair. Taft voiced no objection but insisted Roosevelt Griscom and others be consulted. Ward and Barnes spoke with Roosevelt at the Manhattan Hotel about the plan and the committee proceeded with Sherman. Roosevelt aides plan to reveal how they felt tricked and Taft’s reaction to the developments.

Sherman State Committee Mr. Sherman Ward Mr. Taft Ward Brat Roosevelt Griscom Doon Manhattan Hotel Taft

Philanthropist Rankin Dies In Atlantic City At 62

David Rankin Jr a millionaire philanthropist founder of the David Ranken Jr School of Mechanical Trades died in Atlantic City New Jersey He endowed the school with most of his fortune born October 8 185 in Boystown Ireland He moved to the United States in 182 and built a vast real estate and finance fortune He served as director of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and belonged to the Business Men's League Somerville Massachusetts Also noted Prof David Lee Maulsby Tufts College English chair since 1891 died at his home in Somerville Massachusetts He was born in Baltimore in 1859 and graduated from Tufts in 1887 a prolific magazine writer and educator.

Business Men's League Somerville Mass David Lee Maulsby Tufts College Mauleby Baltimore Tuft's

Naval Constructor Linnard Retired After 30-Year Rule

Naval Constructor J. H. Linnard, long time senior officer in the bureau of construction and repair, was retired yesterday by the President under the 30 year law with pay. He entered service in 1877, appointed from Pennsylvania, and ranks second only to Rear Admiral Capps in influence on the navy’s design emerges.

J. H. Linnard Bureau of Construction Navy Whieu Capps Bureau of Construction and Repair Kinnard Naval Service Pennsylvania

Gifts of wine not barred by navy policy

The Navy will not bar wine gifts to warships despite a protest from the Women's Christian Temperance Union. A California cruiser was offered 100 cases of California wine by California wine men. Acting Secretary Winthrop said no regulation by former Secretary Long forbidding wine on ships could be found.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Navy California Winthrop San Francisco The Women’s Temperance Union John D. Long

Arkansas Farmer Vows Loyalty to Air Free and God Good

An Arkansas Negro Scott Bond at the Negro Business Men's League in New York proclaims he would not trade places with Theodore Roosevelt and invites others to Arkansas where air is free and God is good. Bond cites his farm and businesses taxed to support nineteen farms and gins, raising mules corn cotton and tobacco, and notes his wealth. Also appearing were Booker T. Washington Mrs. Henry Villard and Oswald Villard urging solidarity among blacks. The piece references distribution and publication in The Post and The Sunday Post promotion.

New York Arkansas Booker ‘W. Washington Scott Bond Madison, Ark Booker T. Washington Henry Villard Wiliam Lloyd Garrison Garrison Oswald Garrison Villard Solidarity Villard

Blame Cigarettes Dashd His Boy To Death Verdict Day

The coroner jury in the William J. Carver case found a verdict linking his insanity to cigarette smoking. Experts urged extended study and possible national debate on anti smoking laws as public sentiment grows. Carver, known as a cigarette fiend, has shown dementia bouts and has attacked other patients at the Government Hospital for the Insane.

Washington William J. Carver Carver Government Hospital Indiana United States

Bulls to Order Remnant Sale at Singer's Store

Remnant material sale advertised with items previously priced at 30 dollars now 310 dollars. Free Baltimore round trips Fridays through Sundays via Pennsylvania line. Tickets valid for return until Sunday night. Regular trains except Congressional Limited included.

Baltimore Pennsylvania Congressional Limited

Hughes Declines to Join Peace Society Meeting

Mystic Conn August 18 advocates of universal peace celebrate the forty fourth anniversary of the universal peace union and forty third of the Connecticut Christian Peace Society. Opening talks by President A H Love of Philadelphia. Letters of regret from Philander C Knox and others. Gov Hughes declines membership. Taft secretary note on international arbitration referred to State Department.

Mystic Conn Advaocates of Universal Peace Universal Peace Union Connecticut Christian Peace Society A. H. Love Philadelphia Philander C. Knox Charles Fletachner Boston Charles W Eliot Harvard United States Theodore Burton Burton Gov. Hughes New York Taft Love

Cholera Crisis in Bari Puglie Area Provokes Royal Alarm

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena express deep concern as cholera spreads through Bari and Barletta districts in Italy. Reports list multiple fatalities in Trani and surrounding towns. Royal commissioner named, decrees ban fairs and large gatherings, Red Cross aids doctors and homes, while sources discuss suspected Russian origins and contaminated wells.

Italy Red Cross Peet Bari Deli Trani Barletta Cerignois San Ferdinando Biscaglie Margherita di Savoia Andria Trinitapoli Ruetti Rome

Denies Gore Bribe Charge In Land Hearing

J McMurray testifies in a congressional hearing that he never offered bribes to Senator Gore or others connected to contracts for selling land in Oklahoma. He portrays his dealings as a plain business proposition dating to 1899 with partners including Cecil Lyon and later counsel. The examination continues with Jacob Hamon denying any bribery offers.

National Lyon Okla Jake Leamon T. P. Gore Congress Senator Gore J. McMurray Congressional Committee Investigating McMurray Cecil H. Smith Sherman Hannon Charles Curtis Kansas B. S. McGuire Department of the Government

Grant Against Canteen at Pine Camp Seeks Fewer Off-site Taverns

General Frederick Dent Grant commanding the East department says the prohibitory canteen law works better without army support. He visited outside grog shops near Pine Camp and found civilians and militiamen as patrons, noting many places closed due to lack of customers. He may push further removals along the camp edge. Suite to Order From Remnants. Cholea $10.00. Singer's, 1110 F st nw.

Cholea Singer's F St

Hill Still an Optimist Keeps Bright Outlook

Special to The Washington in New York Aug. 18 J H Hill returns from the Northwest with cautious optimism. He notes quiet business may endure months yet and a good harvest could revive activity. He cites a harvest worth about 9 000 000 000 in crops and argues wealth comes from added cash balance rather than raw earth export. He also notes a 15 percent rise in car loading in early August versus last year and praises the fine grade of wheat likely to yield good farmer returns.

Washington New York X. J Northwest

Russians Quit Honolulu Laborers Sail to San Francisco

Eighty Russian laborers, unhappy with conditions on Hawaiian sugar plantations, boarded the steamer Wilhelmina today for San Francisco. The group forms part of a larger influx of Russians brought to the islands for plantation work, seeking better prospects elsewhere.

Honolulu San Francisco Wilhelmina

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Advisers Loeb Gnecom Calder Kraeke New York State Ian Baltimore and Ohio Frederick Keedyaville Hagerstown Union Station Senate Bluemont Uncle Joe Legislative Council of the Nation China Chesapeake and Ohio White Sulphur Virginia Hot Springs Warm Springs Natural Bridge Alleghany Inn Rockbridge Millboro David Rankin, JR T. U Wight T. R Gotham Baltimore and Royal Lim Man In Black Sunday Post Wm. J. Carver H. L. Johnson Burlington Henry Lewis Johnson United States Navy St Paul Minn Frank W.waterman Ramsey County State Bank Finehout Waterman Mexico Chang Yin Tang Esperanza Tang Treasury Department D. J. Phipps Newport News Singer Hughes Odessa Bari Nicholas Adriatic Sea Gore J.F. McMurray DC McCurtain McCurtain Mr McMurray Hamon Ja Jacob L. Hamon Mr. McMurray Grant Pine Camp Hill Luray Metrim Baltimore & Ohio Bates Station Nheowsparne
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