Taft Favored as Roosevelt Policies Drive West Vote
The Washington Post reports Taft, backed by Roosevelt, is seen as the best fit to carry the middle and far West states. Democrats unite under Bryan while labor leans Democratic. Republicans emphasize Taft’s proven leadership in war, railroads, and policy, with caution on inflation and injunctions.
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Suffragettes Demand Planks At State Convention
Oakland suffragists march to the California Republican convention demanding a platform plank favoring an amendment to the constitution granting women the right to vote. Delegates number about 300 with Thomas B. Dozier elected temporary chairman as suffrage leaders press for equality.
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Maryland for Taft and Agnus at New Willard gathering
A Baltimore observer notes 25000 for Taft, estimates 23000 for Taft plus General Felix Agnus of the Baltimore American at a New Willard event. He says he is not a politician yet has tracked political events for years and observes that every Baltimore daily backs the Republican candidate. He predicts Democratic votes will fall generally in the South.
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Baltimore American
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South
Fairbanks Returns Home Advances Indiana Campaign
Vice President Fairbanks arrived in Indianapolis on August 2 saying he will stay in the state most of the time during the election. He reported feeling well after some time at his Illinois farm and offered his services to the Republican State committee. He expressed strong desire to carry Indiana for the Republican ticket.
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Jersey convention called by state GOP chairman
Newark August 2. Chairman Franklin Murphy of the Republican State committee issued the formal call for the party's state convention to nominate twelve presidential electors two at large and one from each of New Jersey's districts. The convention is set for September at the Taylor Opera House in Trenton.
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Mack Seeks Harmony Democrats Rally In New York State
National Democratic chairman Norman E Mack met with Charles Murphy of Tammany Hall and Senator Patrick H McCarren at the Hoffman House to discuss party unity in New York amid a nationwide outlook. Mack voiced confidence in Democratic prospects, predicted Indiana Ohio and New York would go Democratic, and said finances were sufficient for a legitimate campaign. Salisbury of Delaware arrived to confer, with Mack planning to stay about a week before returning to Chicago.
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Banker Fires Burglars In Clarksburg Store
Spectal reports in Clarksburg West Virginia that banker and merchant Fistcher woke at 1 am to intruders at his department store. He fired four shots from an upstairs window. a mortally wounded man named Barry Johnson of Cooksville Ohio was found hiding in woods by a police watchdog. Police detained another man. both are suspected of belonging to a local gang of hoodlums. Johnson is not expected to recover.
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W. Va
Eri [ Fistcher
Myr. Fletcher
Barry Johnson
Cooksville
Ohio
Phystelana
Johnson
Jealous husband shoots neighbor in Bordentown tragedy
Edward Ford, a Bordentown railroad foreman and well known resident, died at Marcer Hospital after Joseph Hoover shot him four times in Bordentown. Police report says motive was Ford's alleged affair with Hoover's wife. Ford was returning home when Hoover confronted him and fired, causing fatal injuries.
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Succeed Wade Ellis in Ohio Politics
Announcement from the statehouse states Gov Harris will appoint U G Denman Republican candidate for attorney general to the post vacated by Wade H. Hines as assistant attorney general. Denman has not yet resigned his current office. Swanson responds. Murderer Young in Virginia to face further respite until September 4 as Gov Swanson grants another extension.
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Straw Vote in New York Favors Hughes for Governor
Special to The Washington Fest from New York on August 27 reports a straw ballot by a magazine with 96 votes. Hughes leads with 469 ballots with 15 first-choice votes, across seven national parties. Republicans show 49 percent, independents and other groups provide additional Hughes support. upstate readers dominate, many ballots without second choice.
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Hope to Gain in South Close Virginia Districts
Virginia and neighboring states push for Republican gains in the South. Alvah H. Martin and Rep. Slemp confer with Frank Hitchcock urging campaigns to win the Ninth, Fifth, and Richmond districts. Secretary Straus plans to speak and fund-raising committees form across New England and Pennsylvania, New Jersey.
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John W. Weeks
Newton
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Lillawrence Groner
Convention Nominates Cox Backed by Organization in North Carolina
The North Carolina Republican convention convened at noon in Charlotte and adjourned after adopting the platform and nominating Jonathan Elwood Cox for governor, Charles French Toms for lieutenant governor, and other state officers. Marion Butler led a challenge to tax exemption and local self-government planks, but party leadership prevailed.
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Parsons Named for Congress by Martinsville Republicans
Republicans at Martinsville Virginia held their district convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in the district. J M Parsons of Grayson county was nominated by 24 majority after speeches, with B A Davis of Franklin county named temporary chairman and Dr Simmons of Henry county pledging support.
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MernDts COMPLETE CRUISE Ends at Annapolis Harbor
Special to The Washington Fest in Annapolis reports the MernDts mids ship cruise under Commander Benson has ended. The fleet, including the cruiser Chicago, Hartford, Nevada, Arkaneag, and Chesapeake, has been away since June 6 with headquarters at New London and stops along Bath and other New England points. Midshipmen will ashore tomorrow, beginning leave a day earlier than planned. leave ends September 30 when the academy year resumes.
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Plans Sent to President for 20000-Ton Battleships
Plans for two new 20000 ton dreadnaught type battleships have been completed and sent to the President at Oyster Bay for approval. After action the naval constructor at the New York yard, where the Florida will be built, will supervise construction while advertisements will be issued for the Utah to be built by contract.
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Utah
Army Orders and Assignments in September Murky Report
A military notice lists leaves of absence for several officers in the corps of engineers coast artillery and infantry, including Capt. Louis F. Garrard Jr and Maj. Arthur M. Edwards, with resignations and transfers to various cavalry and artillery units. A general court martial is to convene at Washington barracks for the trial of several officers, while Maj. Arthur M. Edwards assumes charge of the quartermaster’s office in New Orleans during Garrard’s absence.
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Orders to Naval Officers and Assignments
A list of naval personnel changes and duties including Comdr. AW M Dombaugh, Comdr. F Chapin, Comdr H J Ziebermeier, and others. It notes home and ward assignments, retirements, and duties at various stations such as Paducah Med Inap, United States Naval Hospital Boston, and Cavite. Arrivals include ships at Rockland and multiple ports. several vessels sail for destinations like Melbourne and New York.
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Firemen Choose Hampton for State Convention
Hampton was selected to host Virginia's annual volunteer firemen convention with 1500 plus participants in a grand parade despite rain. Columbia No. 3 of Alexandria won best appearing company. Hampton placed second. Reel races set for tomorrow with eight companies competing.
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Stuart Hall Contract Let For New Dormitory
Staunton Virginia August 2 The Stuart Hall board let Montagu Payne the brick five story dormitory contract priced a little under 20000 dollars The building will include gym infirmary dining room and apartments with work starting immediately Also noted is a death in Hagerstown Maryland aged 58 Calvin Arbogast a constable from Mechanicsburg died of blood poisoning after picking a pimble and arm injury from a year ago led to the illness
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Veteran Government Printing Office worker dies on vacation
Charles Rabe, a first class fireman in the Enginners division of the Government Printing Office, died at his New Haven home on Thursday August 20 while on annual vacation. A long time employee, he belonged to Union Lodge No 1 IOOF and Government Printing Office Council No 211. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
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Death of Baron Speck von Sternburg Stirs Cancer Debate
The Right Against Cancer debates a powerful case as Baron Speck von Sternburg dies from cancer. The article notes how wealth and influence could not secure a cure, while insider medical opinions vary on treatment efficacy and the limits of medical skill.
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Blast Kills Cow as Line Crew Triggers Rock Blast
Workers blasting rock for a pipeline near Tilly release a heavy charge after deleting the fuse. A cow wanders near the blast site and is killed when the explosion erupts, leaving owners puzzled. The incident highlights public safety and accountability in labor operations.
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