Taft Land Row Sparks Quick Officials Action
Prodded by a stern order from Beverly, Taft era land department officials rush to respond. The Pierce reversal on Alaska coal cases and Wickersham's view loom large as the department presses for a complete Cunningham file. Reactions mix with fear and resolve as investigations intensify and a presidential request pushes rapid disclosure.
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Alaska
Wickersham
Murphy Refuses to Say If Jerome Has Tammany Backing
Aug 25 The Democratic city convention at Carnegie Hall Sept 30 was decided by a conference of Democratic groups from the four boroughs. Charles F Murphy of Tammany Hall attended and declined to comment on reports that Tammany would nominate District Attorney William Travers Jerome for reelection. Jerome had announced he will run in February.
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Jerome
New York
Carnegie Hall
Wan
Four Boroughs
Greater New York
Charles F Murphy
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Woham
Travers Jerome
Woman saved after plunging from Palisades cliff
Mrs. Mary McGuire of Hoboken was hurled from a 200 foot Palisades cliff near Hoboken. A police rope lowered to the spot saved her from a 48 foot ledge. She said a man seized and gagged her before pushing her over the edge. police seek her husband who had a recent quarrel with her. She suffered a broken wrist and multiple bruises.
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New York
Palisades
Hoboken
Mary McGuire
McGuire
Mrs Davenport Seeks Alimony From Cartoonist
Special to The Washington Post New York August counsel for Mrs Homer Davenport will ask Supreme Court Justice Glegerich tomorrow for $600 four month alimony while she sues for separation from cartoonist Homer Davenport The cartoonist will oppose paying $250 a month He says he earned $15 000 three years ago He admits leaving his wife January 14 claiming nagging disposition and jealousy over his interactions with others The case outlines a strained marriage and disputed fault.
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New York
Homer Davenport
Supreme Court
Glegerich
Theatron
Davenport
Rog
Ho Saya
No Signs of Peonage Trial Echoes Across Steel Plant
Special Agent Hoagland extends a general invitation to strikers to present evidence as government probes peonage claims tied to the Pressed Steel Car works at Schoenville. Deputies search for firearms while witnesses are urged to come forward. Judge MacFarlane rules compulsory arbitration unconstitutional. The company seeks a $4 million fire policy with hundreds of insurers aboard.
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Stnkers
Pillshuire
Schoenville
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Sherif
Mckees Rocks
Burtus
E T . Hrocknich
Austro Hungaran
Bartus
John 42
Gibson
A C Gumhart
James A MacFarlane Toftay
Vanderbilt Shot Rumor Traced To False Alarm
New York awoke to rumors that Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt had been shot at the Grand Union Hotel. The coroner's office investigated, only to find no victim and that the call originated from a mistaken report. A caller identifying as Vanderbilt then telephoned to repeat the claim, later deemed a hoax.
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New York
Alfred Greynner Vanderbilt
Grand Inion Hotel
Farts-second Street
Park Avenue
Shrady
Bellevue Hospital
Vanderbilt
Grand Union Hotel
Hotel Mall
Admiral Eaton defends himself in teacup poison claim
In a defiant Washington interview Admiral Joseph G Eaton rejects his wife and stepdaughter’s charges that he tried to poison them and their children. He links the accusations to alleged past grievances and details his farm life and care for his son, noting an autopsy request and a physician’s reassurance.
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Eaton
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Joseph Giles Eaton
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Abe
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Jme
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Spooner
Harriman in Castle Neglect as Market Hopes Fade
At Arden New York and offshore a dramatic shift follows Harriman’s isolation and a terse health update. Wall Street reacts as Union Pacific, Vanderbilts, and other stocks slump amid uncertainty over Harriman’s future and possible succession plans. Judge Lovett’s name circulates as a potential successor or adviser amidst the market’s retreat.
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Harriman
Europe
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Arden
Bad Gastein
Austria
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WG Lyle
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Fanimana
Union Pacific
Vanderhilt
Kewark
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Yakroad Mans
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Lovett
Nia
Robert Lovett
Harrimanines
Gosso
Judge Lovett
Nate
San Jacinto Tex
Brn
Southern Pacific
Texas
Ateen
Mary Mannering Drops Suit Reconciled With James Hackett
The two actors and spouses Mary Mannering Hackett and James K. Hackett reconciled in the supreme court today. The action, filed a year ago in York, was discontinued by consent of both parties with papers signed by counsel. The Hackett marriage date is given as November 24, 1897, and they were joint stars for several years, most recently in Walls of Jericho.
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James K. Hackett
York
Mary Mannering Hackett
Supreme Court
Miss Mannering
Hacketts
Walls of
Jericho
New Aviation Record Amid Wind and Storm Surges
Curtiss fails to beat Bleriot by seven seconds as Paulhan dominates with a 2 hour 53 minute endurance display. Latham and Lefebvre qualify for endurance tests, while Wright competitors try for the Prix de Champagne. Aerial dramatic scene closes with Paulhan’s late flight under rain and wind, spectators cheering the French aviator.
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Latham
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Paulhan
Wright Machine
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Lefebvre
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Brok
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Cutcheon
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Stephenson
Chicago
Africa
Wilbur Wright
le Mang
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Col Renard
Rneims
Pauthan
Tus
Mpi
Col Regard
Porte Replies to Powers Urge Settlement of Crete
The Turkish council of ministers approved a draft reply to the powers note of August 18, expressing gratitude for their good offices in Crete and urging a definite settlement of the Cretan regime. The report also covers Yemen and the Red Sea, postal bank proposals, and comments on Taft’s talks with Aldrich and others on monetary issues and administration.
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Pacific
Constantinople
Council of Ministers
Crete
Yeman
Arabia
Red Sea
Taft seeks postal banks to aid 2 per cent issues plan
President Taft indicates in talks with curers that he will urge early establishment of postal savings banks to support government debt management and saver access. He backs integrating the registry system reform with postal banking, citing efficiency gains and Treasury relief. Hitchcock and a committee advised by the convention of postmasters analyze registry fees and plan moves to raise the fee from eight to ten cents while preserving access for rural savers.
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Meyer
Natural Association of Fretlass Postmasters
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