OHOTS FLY IN NYS COMPROMISE PLAN FAILS
Griscom warns of a possible trap in the plan to elect a permanent chairman with Theodore Roosevelt as a nominal head. A temporary presiding officer could appoint hostile convention committees, and an ex ambassador plans no move to reconvene the state committee. Barnes’ statement is labeled a clear evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Taft
Sherman
Woodruff-Barnes-Shermnan Ward
Roosevelt
Harnes
State Committee
Woodruff
New York Fight Reflects Rift Over Direct Nominations
Theodore Roosevelt insists his convention speech must stand for clean, honest politics and signals a Sloan-cut line if opponents challenge the principles. William Barnes Jr says he will quit as Albany port surveyor if direct primary support costs him the job. Barnes proposes Sherman as temporary and Roosevelt as permanent convention chair, while Griscom and allies call it trickery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Barnes
Sherman
Roosevelt
Griscom
Port of Albany
Roosevelt Barnes clash over direct primaries in New York
In New York Aug 24 Col Roosevelt warns the old guard. William J Barnes Jr of Wilkins is poised for a campaign plan with State Chairman Woodruff to influence the coming primaries. The battleground centers on direct nominations and control of the convention as Barnes contemplates compromise with the old guard and progressives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevalt
Old Guard
Wiliam J Barnes, Jr
Wibins
Barnes
Wondrut
Rooevelts
Parnes
Republican Club
Tonlandt
Barfies
Sherman
Sherman Tired of Politics Says He Will Quit After Term
Special to the Washington Post from Watertown New York August 2. Vice President James Sherman is said to plan leaving politics when his term ends. He declined to discuss politics with reporters but admitted funds tied to Northern New York Trust Company where he is a major stockholder. He insists his vow is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Watertown
James
Sherman
Northern New York Trust Company
Roosevelt vows fight with old guard at New York convention
Theodore Roosevelt declares war on the Republican old guard in New York as he heads to the Saratoga convention to deliver a planned speech as temporary chairman. He warns of a clean fight for honest politics and indicates intentions to speak at the Syracuse State fair. Senator Davenport’s endorsement marks the opening volley in a prolonged battle with Senator Davenport, Sherman, and state figures shaping the party trail toward election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
New York
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt
Saratoga
Hoosevelt-Hughes
Cot Roosevelt
Frederick Davenport
Syracuse
Davenport
Dot Roosevelt
Douglas Robinson
Herkmier
Col
Delegation Chooses Roosevelt for State Convention Chair
Albion Minnesota August 24 The Republican county convention of Orleans county instructed delegates to support Theodore Roosevelt for temporary chairman of the State convention over Vice President Sherman. James W Wallworth Jr and John A Merritt pressed to defeat Roosevelt but were unsuccessful. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Excursion August 25 leaves Union Station at 8 15 am to Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Berkeley Springs and Cumberland return the same day for $1 35 offering a cheap outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Orleans County
Theodore Roosevelt
Sherman
James W Wallworth, Jr
John A. Merrit
Roosevelt
Baltimore and Ohio
R. K
Union Station
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Cumberland
Arrest Distillers and Manager Held in Bonded Warehouse Case
Revenue officers closed the Capital Supply Company distillery at Fifteenth and L streets southeast and arrested directors and the manager on multiple charges. The plant's whisky allegedly moved to a wholesale store at 425 Tenth street northwest, with bail set for Hall, Cole, and Whittaker, while driver Gomillion released on bond. Authorities warn the firm defrauded revenue and seized the premises as investigators continue to build their case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Supply Company
Fifteenth
L Streets
Tenth Street
Internal Revenue Service
James A. Pierson, Gauger
L. F. Hansborough
Asheville
N. C
J. 3B. Cockey
Baltimore
United States
Palmer
John H. Travers
C E Hall
James Cole
Concern
Robinson
Marshal Travers
Fifteenth Atreat Southeast
C. Whittaker
Hall
Whittaker
Samuel Gomillion
Teylor
Gomillion
Taylor
Co. E. Hal
Tenth Street Northwest
James A. Rigton
Riston
Anacostia
The
District of Columbia
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Collector
Revenue case dubbed most flagrant distillation violation
Commissioner Anson H Taylor called the district case the most flagrant violation of revenue laws in years as authorities disposed of it through the wholesale house of the firm. James Cole and partner C E Hall denied wrongdoing citing employee irregularities and insisted business operated legally with manager Whittaker avoiding responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson H. Taylor
Taylor
Revenue Service
James Cole
Pennsylvania Avenus Northwest
Thef
C. E. Hall
Cole
Washington
Louisville
Capital Supply Company
Co. E. Whittaker
Wreck Deaths Reported After Grand Trunk Collision
In Durand Michigan on a Detroit bound route a Grand Trunk train rear ended another. A Pullman car burned with at least a dozen dead and two more killed. Engineer Mitch ell and Fireman Nelson listed fatally injured as relief crews hurry to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Detroit
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Montreal
Durand
Mich
B D. Mitchell
George Nelson
Battle Creek
No. 14
Dead boy comes to life in Pittsburg tragedy
In Pittsburg on August 4, 1 year old Staney Zonchesky was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train. Believed dead, he was carried home where his parents saw signs of life the next morning. Physicians offered little hope of recovery as the family awaited further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Staney Zonchesky
Baltimore and Ohio
Prometer
Tau Ser
North Side
Zonthesky
Tiny Pa. baby weighs 28 ounces at three weeks
In Wilkes Barre a three week old girl of Mr and Mrs James Payne Moosic weighs only two pounds after gaining just one ounce since birth. Dr W J Salmon notes she is well formed, smaller than a nearby Babee weighing one pound fifteen ounces and compares to the Paynes' three older children born weighing eight to ten pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wilkes-Barre
W. J . Salmon
Old Forge
Here
James Payne
Moosic
Charles Burbee
East Templeton
Mess
Payne
Baoth
Little Boy Found Slain In Kingston Area
A few days after vanishing from Porterville near Kingston New York Peter Fabian aged year son of Italian immigrant Frank Fabian was found murdered and dismembered beside an outhouse on a neighbor’s property Hundreds of Italians searched for him then the body was located alleged kidnapping linked to a fortune teller’s warning. Police and locals pursue clues as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Peter
Frank Fabian
Porterville
Italans
New York
Bunway
Gaid
Dave
Palmist Mme Chira Dies at Bergen Beach Dance
Mme Sarah Chira, famed palmist who predicted the deaths of McKinley Harriman and King Edward VI, died suddenly at Bergen Beach during a club dance. She fainted in partner Harry Dieves's arms at the Alhambra hall and was pronounced dead after arrival of help. she was 49, born in Hamilton, Canada, survived by husband Patrick Henry Chira and adopted daughter Jennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
New York
Mme
Sarah TL
Chira
McKinley
Edward H. Harriman
Edward VI
Bergen Beach
Patrick Henry Chira
Flathus
Mme. Chira
Hemitton
Canada
Jennie Chira
Taft Disclaims Responsibility in Carmi Thompson Candidacy
Washington dispatch reports President Taft officially disclaimed responsibility for Senator Dick's bid to elect Carmi Thompson as governor and state committee chair. The note alleges Dick's plan involved W F Brown and a meeting at Columbus, provoking Taft's anger. Harding seen as final arbiter for chair selection. Laylin favored after Garfield's decline. Dick not invited to Beverly conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi Thompson
State Republican Committee
Brown
Columbus
Taft
Warren G. Harding
Thompson
Executive Committee
James R.garfield
Louia C. Laylin
Beverly
Taft wary over Ohio politics in Beverly dispatch
Special to The Washington Post reports Taft wrote to an Ohio politician denying involvement in an effort to place Carmi Thompson as chair of the Republican legislative committee. He refuses to confirm reports as many similar items cross state lines. Beverly sources say Taft opposes Senator Dick’s domination of the Ohio campaign even as Dick heads campaign organization. Governor Harmon feared to win, while Warren G. Harding remains quiet amid Standpat momentum and Garfield led progressive split. National Metropolitan Bank issues travelers checks and letters of credit available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
The
Evening Post
Charles Dick
Ohio
Sherman
Taft
Carmi Thompson
Republican State Executive Committee
Hag
Republican Central Committee of
W. F. Brown
State Central Committee
Thompson
Washington Post
Beverly
Mass
Norton
B& Report
Republican Legislative Committee
Harmon
Warren G. Harding
James R. Garfield
Presigent
DIES SAVING GIRLS IN COLONIAL BEACH TRAGEDY
Courtney B. Taggart a 22 year old bank clerk and Central High School athlete lost his life in the Potomac at Colonial Beach while saving Lena and Cora Thomas from a treacherous channel. The sisters survived with help from a sailboat, while Taggart’s body was not found. Edna Thomas, engaged to Taggart, and his family in Washington state, mourn the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Beach
Lena
Cora Thomas
Potomac River
Courtney B. Taggart
Ins
Francee
Edna Thomas
Mary B. Thomas
Highth Street
Taggart
American Security and Trust Company
William
French Street
Cory
Thomas
Misa Thomas
Court
Leilene
William S. Kelly
Kelly
Lena Thomas
Cora
Miss Thomas
Grant
Miss Cora
Mr. Kelly
Edna
Taggert
Braddock Heights
Belmont Club
Central High School
Today’s Issue Index Highlights and Page List
Index outlines items across pages with mentions of New York campaigns Roosevelt and Taft events, crime reports, drownings, aviation, elections Georgia primary results, Virginia firemen, horse show, mutineers, society notes, editorials, financial news, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Taft
Korea
Cup
Heine
Loudenslager
Pinchet
Georgia
Madris
Camp Ferry
Virginia
Berryville
Society
Newport Society
Real estate dealer beaten by soldiers near Sixteenth and O
Frank J. Tibbetts, real estate dealer of 1636 Seventeenth Street NW, was assaulted at 11:30 PM on Sixteenth Street between O and Scott Circle. Karl E. Owens, a Fort Myer hospital corps member, was arrested after a pursuit and gunfire by Officer Loftus. Owens claims innocence and says other soldiers fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Corps
U.S. A
Fort Myer
Frank J. Tibbetts
Seventeenth Street
H Street
Washington
Sixteenth Street
O Street
Scott Circle
Karl E. Owens
Mgr. Tikketts
Hyéer
Owens
J. B. Loftus
John
Mr. Tibbetts
Loftus
Tibbetts
United States
Lieut
Brown
Third Precinct
Davis
Aqueduct Bridge
Station House
Mr. Tibbette
Boy shoots mother dead in violent household incident
A 24 year old Louia Thompson from Pitfield, Pennsylvania received a small rifle from his father and later told his mother how he would shoot a burglar. The gunfire fatally wounded his mother as wildfires spread across California and Idaho, with flames near Priest River and Priest Lake. Fire conditions worsen in Trinity County, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
Louia Thompson
Idaho
Thomp
Herejwon
Ena
Priest Lake
Redding
Cal
Minerville
Trinity County
Has
Dead in fires sweep Idaho forests aid flood of messages
Forest fires across Idaho and surrounding states have killed more than 120 people, mainly firefighters, with many missing and presumed dead. Rangers and crews battled blazes to save towns as grim reports detail charred bodies, heroic efforts, and survivors writing farewell letters from Bullion Mine and Setser Creek.
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Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Weigle
Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Wallace
Grand Forks
Boulder Creek
Avery
Big Creek
Placer Creek
Pine Creek
Setser Creek
Bullion Mine
Rock Creek
Enited States Infantry
Joseph B Halm
Big Fork
Coeur d'Alene
Haim
Washington State College
Pullman
Setest Creek
St. Joe County
Ome
Bullion
Wellace
Edward E. Hale
Mra C A. Hale
Kimball Avenue
Chicago
Washington
Pen d' Oreille
Newport
Ernest Deinerhardt
Rangers
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Miggonlyte
Tra Pecifte
Kootenal National Forest
Lipty
Troy
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.Y
T. R
Jade
Hhechiye
Mr. Roosevelt
Republican Committee
Mr. Barnes
Revenue Bureau
Capitol Supply Company
Uct
Durand, Mich
Kingston, N. Y
Russia
St. Patersburg
Ministry of War
Creusot
France
Duma
Russias
Hartmore & Ohio Railroad
Coast
Dick Arouses
Ohbioan
Fremont
Garfield
National Metropolitan Bank
U. S. Treasury
C. B. Taggart
Man In Black
Post
Chase
Sixteenth and
O Streets
Fellows
Mother
T. Rawlings
Ranger Halm
Am& 74
Calfornia
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