Woodruff Warns Foes of Hughes in State Convention Fight
New York Aug 2 Leaders of the Republican State machine vow to defy Roosevelt Taft and national figures over Hughes renomination. Chairman Woodruff says any meddling would mean disaster. anti Hughes ticket plans emerge for September 8 primaries across districts. Executive committee members meet at State HQ with names like Woodruff Taylor Gleason Bodell Dunne Parsons Ward Barnes Aldridge Greiner O'Brien Mott and Fassett. Albany and Schenectady delegates poised to declare their stance next week.
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Hughes
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Yatt
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Guv Hughes
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Lafayette Gleason
Benjamin Bodell, Jr
Orange
George W Dunne
Broome
Herbert Parsons
William L Ward
West Chester
William Barnes Jr
Albany
Francs Hendricks
Onondaga
John T. Mott
Oswego
Vilas Funeral Today in Madison for Col William F Vilas
Simple burial services for Col William F Vilas will be held at his Madison home tomorrow at 4 PM The ceremony is semipublic The Rev A A Eaving will read the service followed by a reading of Crossing the Bar by Rev F A Gilmore Gov Davidson ordered half mast on the capitol flag in respect to Col Vilas death and a eulogy noting the loss to the state
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William F. Vilas
A. A. Eaving
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Capitol
Col. Vilas
Censors His Own Book by Medill Patterson
Joseph Medill Patterson, the wealthy young Socialist, has censored his novel A Little Brother of the Rich. A second edition is being prepared after he toned down harsher critiques of New York high society and the summer colonies following the first edition’s release.
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Washington Post
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Saloon war looms as Atlantic City vows to defy law
Atlantic City faces a brewing clash over liquor laws as Governor Fort asserts his proclamation and readiness to call a special session to enforce the exise law. Hotel owners and officials seek assurances to close the resorts and potentially marshal troops under martial law if needed.
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Dewey unable to attend veterans convention in Boston
Admiral George Dewey stated he cannot be present at the fifth annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment in Boston next week. Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and General Nelson A Miles will visit Boston during the event.
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George Dewey
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Baltimore Clubman Roberts Shot on Boardwalk in Atlantic City
Baltimorean Charles G. Roberts, wealthy clubman, was shot on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City while riding in a rolling chair with Mrs. W S G Williams. Police suspect a highwayman and probe Williams’s movements as he returns to Baltimore amid conflicting statements and a detained Black chairman.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Not Seriously Ill, Thaw Says
Friends of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw report her health is improving and not a nervous breakdown. Harry K. Thaw says he urged rest and provided money, claiming Evelyn has funds from him and will stay in a sanatorium for a period of rest to regain health.
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Cayey Mayor Arrested on Arson Charge in Puerto Rico
San Juan August 28 Heraclio Mendosa mayor of Cayey was arrested on arson charges after a Cayey fire destroyed buildings. He allegedly sought to recover 23000 from Palatine and London and Globe insurance for damages tied to the blaze. He was held in jail pending further investigation.
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Heraclio Mendosa
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Mendosa
Palatine
London and Globe
Danish Cruiser Hekla Shell Explosion Kills Two
Two men were killed and six wounded aboard the Danish cruiser Hekla during target practice at Aarhus Bay. The accident occurred when a shell exploded prematurely on August 28 in Copenhagen.
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Great White Fleet Enters Port Phillips Heads
Thousands along Queens Cliff greet the American armada as the flagship Connecticut leads the fleet into Port Phillip Bay toward Melbourne. The Lumpers' Union in Sydney bars its members from coaling the hospital ship Relief, while American sailors continue coaling it. A wireless missive reports clear weather for the West Virginia bound for Honolulu.
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Detectives Nab Broker in Extradition Return
Special to The Washington Pest reports Robert C. Hastman once nicknamed Lame Bob fled New York after allegedly embezzling 15000 from investors of Eastman & Co. He was arrested in Chicago and, with extradition papers, was sent to La Salle Street Station and boarded a train back to New York.
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Roosevelt Hosts Desert Horse Show for Visitors at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt holds a private horse show on Sagamore Hill lawn featuring Arab stallions Hamra Musen Euphrates Haleb El Bulad Beder and mare Abeyeh. Arab boy and Kermit Roosevelt ride, Gen Bell and Gen Aleshire tour the horses while officials discuss battleship plans and military appraisal.
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Fifteen Drowned by Flood in New Mexico Town
A cloudburst sent the Cimarron River through Folsom New Mexico washing away homes and sweeping away fifteen residents. Ten miles of railway track and twelve bridges on the Colorado and Southern Railway were destroyed. Known dead include R B Wenger Daisy Wenger Lucy Creighton T W Wheeler Mrs T W Wheeler and three Wheeler children. Searching parties are active and more bodies are expected. Folsom lies in northeast New Mexico at about seven thousand feet elevation and is prone to mountain floods.
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Funeral from Castle Ends Sternburg Mausoleum Burial
The body of Baron Speck von Sternburg, late German ambassador to the United States, was laid in the family mausoleum at Castle Levischena after solemn services. Dr David Jayne Hill attended as the American ambassador representing President Roosevelt, with Uhlans regimental band, embassy staff, and German officials present.
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British Ship Dunearn Sinks in Typhoon Two Survivors Rescued by Japanese Tanker
August 28 report from Tokyo states the British steamer Dunearn foundered off Goto Island in a August 26 typhoon. Only two survivors, engineer William Phillips and seaman Toby Landon, were rescued by the Japanese steamer Sakuo Maru. The Dunearn, bound from Nikolaiesk to Singapore, put in at Karatau for coal before the typhoon struck.
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Flood Devastates Augusta and South Carolina Areas
Floods across Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia cause massive property losses, with Augusta reporting over 2.5 million dollars in city damages and 22 bodies recovered. Kingville under seven feet of water leaves homes deserted as railways struggle to repair washouts and bridges. Citizens in Augusta oppose outside aid, while fires, ruined crops, and power outages threaten relief efforts and food supply.
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