Prairie fires for Roosevelt in West as McCleary predicts GOP gains
Representative James T McCleary of Minnesota arrived at Sagamore Hill to meet President Roosevelt and discuss politics. He forecast strong Republican majorities in the Middle West and Northwest, noting Democrats will risk the national ticket to defeat GOP Congressmen while Cortelyou and Elihu Root discussed strategy in a lengthy Sagamore Hill conference.
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Oyster Bay
James T Mctleary
Minnesota
Son
Sagamore Hut
McCleary
New York
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Ronsevelt
Okinnesoa
Middle West
Northwest
Prairie
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
House of Representatives
Chaman Ginmge B
Cortelyou
Elihu Root
Sagamore Emm
Rant
White
Chitman Cortetyou
Root
Notice on marriage and death insertions across newspapers
The Washington Post states that marriage and death notices may be inserted simultaneously on application without extra charge for insertion or telegraphing in listed morning newspapers including The New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnate Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
Phildelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Tolis
Republic Byracuse Post-Standard
ST Pau
LICENSED TO MARRY IN MULTIPLE LISTED NAMES
A string of wedding notices lists couples and locations across West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia with names including John W Roberts Delma Miller Mery Oakford and Fannie Roberts among others. The notice mentions a Sept 14 1972 ceremony at a church in Alexandria VA and names several bridegrooms brides and observers in scattered public notices and obituaries across the region.
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John W Roberts
Delma Viola Miller
Berkeley County
Harry & Clemson
Port Deposit
Mery M Oakford
Philadelphia
Willam H Ball
Hulda H Huff
Allentown
Alexander H Gregory
Audrey
Mays
Robert Lee
Linden Va
Patsey Digg
George “Cohen
Alexandria County
Fannie B Roberts
Loudoun County
Burton
Easterday
Carthage
Nelle
LSJ Mikson
Wilhem M Bennett
Worth Patrik Street
Alexandria
J H . Ewell
MP Church
Nicholas 4 Mades
Charlies Mades
Made
Misa
Health Office Record Of Various Patients And Ages
Health office record lists individuals with addresses and ages from infants to elders. Entries include Fanny Berm B19 A st me 453 years and Maria Smith with 146 td st mw 45 years, among others in Tacoma Park DC Anacostia and surrounding areas.
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Fanny Berm
Margaret Mo Buckles Lind
Wilhiam Byng Wash Asylum
Milliam Borrest
Providence Hospital
Rwyland
Lancaster
Tacoma Park
Mary Mosby
Staines G
MD Ave
Emma F White
Lincoln Ave
Undertakers and Embalmers Advertised Services
An aggregation of funeral home notices lists W W R Speare 940 F Street NW, Joseph Gawler 131 established 1950, R F Harvey's Sons at 3325 Fourteenth Street NW, and other firms offering first class service at moderate prices with telephone contacts and embalmers serving the Washington DC area. The notices specify funeral director and embalming services with emphasis on quality, moderate pricing, and accessible chapels.
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W.W
Joseph Gawler
Paave
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street
Roosevelt Keeps Distance From York Nomination At Saratoga
The President decided not to interfere in the York nomination process and hopes delegates at the Saratoga convention will nominate a good man satisfactory to the people. Root adheres to declination stating no further comment. he will not attend the convention and plans to visit Newfoundland with William Cary Sanger. Roosevelt remains at Sagamore Hill, with a light mail day and no expected visitors.
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Sita
York
Saratoga
Roots
Root
Newfoundland
William Cary Sanger
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Loeb
Toay
Cleary Loses Nomination in Wisconsin Congress Race
Special to The Washington Post reports Herman Groto phorst won the Democratic nomination in the Thad district over T L Cleary who cried foul over alleged underhand methods. The Third District faces a tough fall, with La Follette supporters split and Republicans seeking aid from the national committee to shield J W Babcock. Nominees also emerge in Berlin Wisconsin Meadsilk Terre Haute and Martinsville for Congress.
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Washington Post
Viroqua
Wis
Herman Grotophorst
Thad
J. W. Babcock
T. L. Cleary
Cleary
la Follette
Babcock
Republican National Committee
National Committee
German Olympic Duels Aims At St Louis Games
German Empire athletes arrive aboard the Deutsch land en route to St Louis for the Olympian games beginning next Monday. Manager Dr Willibald Gebhard leads a delegation including Germania Dresden students invited by President Roosevelt to display the German university dueling ritual.
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New York
St Louis
Prince ‘Ed Zu Salm-Horstmar
Count Vom der Asseburg
Barom J. von Huenefeld
W. Gebhard
Hardy
Gebhard
Johannes Rughe
Eintracht
Braunseweilg
Paul Weinstein
Sportsfreunde
Halle
Doeer
Frankfort
J Rugh
Germany
Weinstein
Poseidon Club
Berlin
George Hoffman
Dmit Rausch
Otto Hoeff
Max Pape
ROOT TO TAKE SEA CRUISE AFFECTS NOMINATION TALK
Elihu Root plans a Newfoundland cruise lasting until October, prompting renewed discussion of a New York governorship bid. State headquarters dispute the possibility, noting Root would file a declination if nominated, per a letter to Senator Platt. Secretary Taft departs for Vermont to campaign, then Portland, Me., and a Canadian rest trip with his family.
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New York
Elihu Root
Newfoundland
Roct
Platt
Mr Root
Taft
Vermont
Portland
Canada
Men Stand By Strike Plan in New York Elevate Fight
Aug 3 New York The day crown of the elevated railroad workers the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America held a meeting and voted to stand by the agreement offered to Interborough company and to strike if the firm refuses to sign. President Pepper was authorized to sign for the union or declare a strike. Pepper expressed belief the company would grant the workers demands.
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New York
Elevated
Amalagamted Association of Street and Electric Railway
Hill Opens Campaign Attacking Roosevelt Fraud
Former Senator David B. Hill launched the Democratic campaign in Broome County at the Agricultural Fair in Deposit. He criticized the tariff and said the gold standard was irrevocably established while labeling Theodore Roosevelt a fraud for reneging on a pledge to not seek renomination after McKinley’s death.
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Binghamton
David B. Hill
Broome County
Deposit
Hill
Democratic Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Buffalo
McKinley
MccKinley
Leading Citizens Accused in Cripple Creek Deportations
Capiases issued for 28 Cripple Creek district figures after informations filed in district court by Deputy District Attorney C C Butler. Charges include conspiracy and assault to kill, false imprisonment, malicious mischief and larceny connected to last Saturday's deportations. Leaders named include Nelson Franklin former Victor mayor and Henry Dahl mine manager among others.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Bell
C. C. Butler
Nelson Franklin
Victor
B. ©. Newcomb
First National Bank
Henry Dahl
Ophir
AEK
Carleton
Warry Waters
Frank Vanneck
Charles Guan
KE K Young
A. € Cale
Citizens’ Alliance
Dartiel McCarthy
Granite
A P Holman
Golden Cycle
William Carruthers
Colorado and Southwestern Railroad
Louis Henry
Rose Maud
John Balzell
Sedan Mining Company
William Bainbridge
el Paso
No Appeal From Miners In Colorado Protection Denied
Washington officials report no request for federal protection over the Cripple Creek miners deportation matter. Federation of Labor leaders say federal court action may force government involvement. Commerce and Labor officials say no action until their investigations and reports are complete. The Justice Department likewise shows no current plan for federal intervention.
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Colorado
Cripple Creek
Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federation
United Stats
Mr. Morrigan
United States
Murray
Secretary of
Commerce and Labor
Wright
Bureau of Labor
Department of Justice
Labor Leader on the Race Garment Workers Probe
The United Garment Workers of America studied charges against Henry C. White former general secretary for disobeying board orders neglecting duties during a strike and publishing articles favoring the employers. White denounced the report and claimed he sought peace with the manufacturers. A letter from him noted efforts by Oscar Strauss and Isaac Seligman to delay action for talks with employers.
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Garment Workers
Buffalo
United Garment Workers of America
Henry C. White
National Organization
General Executive Board
White
Manufacturers’ Association
Oscar Strauss
Isaac Seligman
Murphy Gives Peace Sign at Democratic Hqs Visit
New York August 25 There was buzz at the Hoffman House as Charles F Murphy Tammany leader visited the Democratic State headquarters marking a sign of renewed harmony Chairman Meyer Dow Ung and Coler met in a private room Patrick H McCarren dined in the cafe and questions arose about Murphy’s presence Meanwhile national chairman Sheehan Belmon t Nicoll and Belmont discussed New York City politics Belmont left for a brief vacation returning soon
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New York
Hoffman House
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Harmony
Meyer
Mr. Murphy
Victor J. Dow Ung
Bird
Coler
Patrick H. McCarren
Murphy
Bheehan
Democratic National Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Tammany Hall
Messrs
Belmont, Sheehan
Nicoll
New York City
August Belmont
Parker Delays His Letter Hear Roosevelt Before Fubac Address
Parker postpones releasing his letter of acceptance until after Roosevelt's. Roosevelt's letter now expected September 12, pushing Parker's to around September 17. A busy day includes a Theatrical Women’s Parker League delegation aimed at turning 120 members into Democratic votes and supporters from theatrical companies in New York.
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Esopus
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Rosemount
Women's
Parker League
League
New York
Francis Burton Harrison
New York State Democratic Organization Bureau
William S. Roche
Harrison
Boche
Judge
Parker
Holienville Fair
Ellenville Fair
Accord
N. Y
Davenport for Congress Nomination in Third West Virginia District
Henry B. Davenport of Clay County was nominated by the Democrats of the Third Congressional district at Hinton. The party aims to unseat Republican Gaines, who won by under 3,000 last election, with Freston of Greenbrier and Grenton of Fayette also in the field. Greensburg convention chose ex-Lieut Gov Jen Latta for assembly along with Conway Latrobe Reler Stewart and Hugus from Jeannette.
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West Virginia
Clay County
Washington Post
Charleston
W Va
Henry B. Davenport
Hinton
Gaines
Jonnn A. Freston
Greenbrier
Charles Grenton
Fayette
Greensburg
Congress
Jen B. Latta
B. Conway
Latrobe
Joseph Reler
Scotsdale
James P. Stewart
Vandergrit
Richard T. Hugus
Jeannette
Davis to Speak at West Virginia State Fair
Hon Henry Davis will deliver a ten minute address on Agriculture at the West Virginia State Fair in Wheeling on September 7 designated as farmers day. He chose the topic and requests no political content in his remarks.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Henry
Davis
West Virginia
Strike at Youngstown and Carnegie Steel Wage Cut Details
Amid a strike in Youngstown Warren and Girard, amalgamated pickets guard the upper mill of the American Steel Hoop Company while Pittsburg strike breakers are housed in the mills. Carnegie Steel reports 2150 affected workers with 155 wages cut, 1994 out of 2150 unaffected, and a wage range of 3 to 15 dollars per day for those reduced. Hartford masons and carpenters return to work after a dispute with contractors in the Master Builders Association. terms of the agreement remain unstated by both sides.
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Youngstown
Ohio
American Steel Hoop Company
Pittsburg
Warren
Girard
Carnegie Steel Company Today
Warren and Girerd
Amalgamated Association
Hartford
Conn
Master Builders’ Association
Charles B. Amirus
Jercee W. Butter
Bailey on Issues Continued From Congressional Debate
The speaker warns that continuing threats to debate representation could harm the entire nation. He cites Northern and Eastern investment in Southern railroads and condemns lynch law while contrasting McKinley’s unifying legacy with current policy. The President’s “fair” labor standards are scrutinized amid union tensions and a call for consistent application.
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Congress
McKinley
Mississippi
Massachusetts
South
Golden Medical Discovery Aimed at Aged Health Claims
Fragmentary OCR suggests a boastful ad style claim that Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery offers health benefits tied to the stomach as the key to aging. The text references a general notion of equal expectancy of age and a promotion of the product as a cure or aid, typical of vintage medical advertisements.
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Ailey
Pierce
Desperate charge in war then peacetime governance
The speech contrasts perilous ambition with lawful restraint. It lauds soldiers for glory yet elevates the value of those who obey laws when in power. After Bailey's address a reception followed in club parlors.
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Bailey
Victorian largest turbine liner launched for Atlantic service
The Allan Line steamer Victorian, the largest turbine vessel yet built, was launched at Belfast on auction August 26. At 640 feet long with a 46 foot 6 inch depth, she will carry 1500 passengers and 10000 horsepower. Three propellers and rapid reversing gear highlight her advanced turbine machinery by Charles A Parsons. She will be ready for service by year end and feature wireless telegraphy and onboard printing.
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Elfast
Ireland
Allan Line
Clyde
Charles A. Parsons
British salute papal flag honors for Cardinal Van Nutelli
Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli returned from Ireland where he represented the Pope at Armagh Cathedral’s reopening. He reported an enthusiastic reception, with the papal flag saluted by British warships aboard his steamer and Lord Dudley treating him as a prince of the blood. The Pope praised the report and intends to issue a statement on Ireland.
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Rome
Vincenzo Vannutelli
Ireland
Armagh
Lord Dudley
America
Australia
Amd
Treland
Cardinal Gotti to Decide on Boston Bishop Choice
At the Congregation of the Propaganda meeting in Rome on August 2, Cardinal Gotti and others discussed appointing a coadjutor archbishop of Boston. Candidates included Bishop Harkins of Providence and priests William P McQuaid and R Neagle. The majority favored Harkins, but final decision rests with Cardinal Gotti and the Pope.
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Boston
Propaganda
Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Cardinal Gotti
R. Neagle
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Malden
Mass
Cardinal Martinello
Bishop Harkins
Harkins
German Physician Justifies Waldeck-Rousseau Operation
Berlin reports Prof. Hans Kehr defends approving Waldeck-Rousseau’s surgery in Med Wochenschrift saying the patient had little chance to recover without operation and that surgery offered a chance to delay death, with about one third of similar cases saved.
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Waldeck-Rousseau
Berlin
Hans Kehr
Halberstadt
Medicinischen Wochenschrift
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Russia Dumping Cottons and German Trade Moves
Berlin reports Russia’s weak trade spurs Lodz cotton makers to ship yarns and goods to Germany. They plan an Augsburg selling agency as South German manufacturers’ society convenes to chart defense against a Russian market move. Knox travels home aboard the Baltic from Liverpool.
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Berlin
Russia
Lodz
Poland
Germany
Augsburg
Society of
Ssmetting
Crossing State Lines From Youth's Companion
Americans move frequently seeking a suitable residence and few old communities hold estates in one line for generations. The piece notes that two thirds of Representatives and about half of Senators were born outside their states and lists natives vs non natives in various states. It recalls figures like James Shields and Sunset Cox and references Daniel Webster statue rivalry between New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Congress
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Dakotas
Washington
Wyoming
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Cannon
Ilinois
North Carolina
Williams
Mississippi
Tennessee
James Shields
Illinois
United States Senate
Cox
New York
George W. Jones
Missouri
Wisconsin
Iowa
Northwest Territory
Elkins
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Hoar
Webster
Weinseimer pleads not guilty in extortion case
New York August 25 Philip Weinseimer president of the Building Trades Alliance is indicted for extortion. He enters a not guilty plea in General Sessions Court. Three motions for dismissal and delay are overruled. Weinseimer is released on $2,000 bonds.
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New York
Philip Weinseimer
Building Trades Alliance
Court of General Sessions
Weinselmer
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