Taft Victory Looms As West Debates Taft Roosevelt
Washington dispatch from New York reports the west Republican convention likely to meet in Chicago mid June. Taft appears the favored candidate and Roosevelt's supporters seek to shape the ticket. La Follette may back a radical option while Roosevelt may stay aloof despite pressure.
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California Delegates May Split Between La Follette And Taft
The piece discusses California delegates potentially backing La Follette or the President in the coming convention, with Senator Works aligning with the La Follette bloc in Washington. It notes expected opposition from Oregon and Washington delegates and hints at Taft camp strategies, while unresolved bets on Senator Bourne’s influence. Contintued on third page.
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Atwood Nearing Goal Ahead of Recordholders
Boston Birdman projects a new mark as it eyes a New York bound hop. Despite a Dunkirk run failing to halt him, the reception committee stays hopeful and confident he will surpass current records.
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Atwood's Sixth Day Flight Reaches Buffalo in 6 1/2 Hours
Boston aviator Harry N. Atwood nears world long distance record as he flies from Swanville, Pennsylvania to Buffalo, New York covering 99 miles in about 2 hours 41 minutes, with a prior 16 mile leg from Swanville to Erie. He hopes to reach New York within days and continues toward Utica or Rochester with a new Burgess-Wright machine.
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Train Kills Athlete's Brother In Boston And Maine Tragedy
Exeter New Hampshire special report says William O Hart aged 18 of Sixeter and brother of Princeton star Edward J Hart was struck and killed by a Boston and Maine train here today. Money to lend at 5 percent real estate hawlings 105 Main Avenue.
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Lawmaker proposes 20 percent civil service pay rise with pensions
Representative Hamill introduces a House bill to raise classified civil service pay by 20 percent and back it with a broad pension plan funded by the federal government. The measure, endorsed by Senators Bacon and Gallinger, aims to modernize compensation amid broader reform and cites corporate retirement funds as models.
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Vote to adjourn looms as extra session nears end
Congress may close the extraordinary session tomorrow night or Tuesday afternoon as Democrats push the cotton tariff revision bill toward passage despite President Taft's anticipated veto. The House and Senate race to finish calendar business, with Underwood and Moore guiding strategy and Penrose pressing adjournment at 3 pm Tuesday.
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Case May Help Thaw Habeas Corpus At Mattea Wan
Special to The Washington Post from Poughkeepsie Aug 19 reports the first habeas corpus case at Mattea Wan asylum. Dr James WY May superintendent testifies Germond sane and not insane, arguing constitutional inferiority allied to imbecility. The court orders Germond released on probation with weekly reporting.
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Democratic Floor Leader Calls for Open Party Caucuses
Democratic Floor Leader Underwood of the House urged opening party caucuses to the press to promote better legislation and administration of laws. He denied that recent caucus actions embarrassed the party and supported full publicity of caucus proceedings.
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Bartholdt Sails With Gift On George Washington
Representative Richard Bartholdt of Missouri sailed on the North German Lloyd steamship George Washington to deliver a statue of Baron von Steuben to the German emperor. The transfer is part of Taft administration plans. Accommodations to major cities are available through offices at 1417 hq et and 1 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Government Settles Great Strike Pressure on Roads
A historic settlement ends a major strike after government consent to higher road charges. Credit for the compromise goes to David Lloyd George, with Prime Minister Asquith pressed to act. Soldiers firing on rioters is thought to have hastened the accord.
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Last Day of Big Strike Turns Toward Settlement
Great Britain ends rail strike with terms for return to work. Conciliation boards to settle disputes and arbitration for other issues. Government to push legislation to raise rail rates. Llanelly riots and deaths noted. Lloyd George credited for compromise. Joint five-member committee to probe conciliation act of 1907. Soldiers redeployed as transport plans finalize. Excursion notes appended.
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Woman swims Golden Gate to set new record for women
Miss Hazel Langenor, 19, UC graduate, becomes the first woman to swim Golden Gate. She crossed the mile and a quarter in 1 hour 28 minutes amid strong breakers. She faced a turning tide in the final 400 yards. She plans another attempt with two teammates to compare times.
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Roosevelt Son Kermit Safe After Mexican Trouble
In Yuma Arizona on August 19 fears for Kermit Roosevelt and his hunting party in Lower California and Sonora due to Mexican unrest were allayed. Clerk C H Utting reported the hunters are well. Roosevelt began hunting near the boundary last Saturday and was in the Pist Nog mountains about 50 miles southeast today.
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New aviation record birdmen in narrow escapes at Chicago meet
W G Beatty in a Wright biplane set a duration record carrying a passenger, flying from 3:30 p m to 7:08 p m totaling 2 hours 38 minutes. Ely won the speed race after a brush with Beachey, 12 miles in 18 47 2 seconds. Jane Werven won the women aviators cup, covering 5 miles in 1 05 minutes.
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HIS WIVES SETTLE QUARREL IN PITTISBURG REPORT
In Pittsburg Kansas on August 19 1919 Mrs Ann Catherine Sharp the first wife of Peter C Sharp returned from New Orleans after a quarrel with Sharp s second wife Louisa The two women reached a settlement with Sharp s first wife staying on as a guest Louisa asserting she would be the boss The men history notes Sharp moved to Pittsburg nine years ago after Chicago fire had him wed both wives with the first being legally dead at the time
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Begging Coachman Sentenced After City Job Search
Hugh Reilly a former coachman to E H Harriman and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish appeared in Yorkville police court on a charge of begging. He said cars harmed work prospects and sought a loan for a meal. Magistrate Herbert sent him to the workhouse for five days.
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Reyes Denies Withdrawal of Presidential Bid
Monterey reports Gen Bernardo Reyes denies plans to withdraw from the presidential race. He says a nationwide tour in support of his candidacy will begin soon. Reyista clubs are forming in northern Mexico as part of the campaign effort.
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Big Drills At Frederick Camp Ordway Parade Today
Brig Gen George I Harries commands Camp Ordway as District National Guard units drill for a major maneuvers series. Two guardsmen face a special court martial for alleged disorderly conduct after arrest. An investigation precedes tomorrow’s court action while officers and men testify.
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