Rooseveltism Against Shermanism Headlines New York GOP Rift
A Times report from New York indicates progressives led by Roosevelt may control the Republican State convention. Republicans aim to retain the legislature and possibly the U S Senate seat while patching deals with Democrats. Insurgent sentiment grows across counties as Roosevelt-backers clash with Sherman loyalists.
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Federal officials in New York face possible dismissals
A Washington dispatch reports Treasury Department officials warn that federal workers in New York State linked to political activity may be deprived of their posts. The plan reportedly targets Roosevelt supporters who backed Roosevelt’s nomination as state convention temporary chairman, with moves timed after the November elections to place less conspicuous appointees in their stead.
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Brave Engineer Saves Train Then Likely Dies
Special to the Washington Port. Pittsburg August 28. Engineer Israel Brandt of train No 8 on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad saved many sleeping passengers by breaking a cap on the left deck to vent steam and slow the run. Fireman Thomas Van Arsdale leaped through a window and broke a leg. Brandt remained at his post until the steam was checked and may die at Alegheny General Hospital.
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Pittsburg
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Israel Brandt
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Canes for women revived in Newport society
A Newport dispatch reports women have revived cane use after three years. Mrs. Fred Lierick C. Havemeyer, formerly Mrs. William R. Travers, has begun carrying a cane on walks to the Casino and during rides and dinners, with Mrs. J. Mallory noted as previously carrying a cane. Observers expect others to imitate the fashion.
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Newport
New York American Rays
Fred Lierick C. Havemeyer
William R. Travers
Casino
Havemeyer
J. Mallory
Treaty outlines Korea’s annexation to Japan
A historic Japanese government statement details the cession of Korea to the Empire of Japan, naming plenipotentiaries and Articles granting sovereignty transfer, titles for Korean royalty, and Japanese administration and protection of Koreans, with notes on foreign rights and copyrights adapting to the new regime.
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Japan
Masakaten Terauchi
Ye Wan Yong
Imperial House of Korea
United States
I Koren
Foreign Office
Korea Annexed by Japan Becomes Cho Sen Province
Reports from Seoul and Tokyo describe Korea’s formal annexation by Japan under the name Cho Sen. The governor general outlines a future policy including amnesty, tax relief, and public works while preserving religious freedom and curbing political intrigue. Koreans react with cautious acceptance, awaiting prosperity.
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Taft urged to speak at Yorktown celebration
Virginians press President Taft to attend the October 19 Yorktown anniversary marking Cornwallis surrender. A Virginia delegation from the Yorktown Historical Society and the Society of Descendants of the Signers aims to win Taft’s consent, with Gov. Mann and other state chiefs likely speakers. Plans for the event are under way.
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Mann
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Ohio
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Necklace Smuggling Case Hits Poughkeepsie Dock
Mr and Mrs J Reynolds Adriance of Poughkeepsie figure in a customs case on Baltic port docks. Police report Mrs Adriance concealed a pearl necklace inside a hat lining, discovered after prolonged questioning. Adriance family prominent in local business and public life.
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Poughkeapsie
N. Y
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Poughkeepsie
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Merchants National Bank
Prosecution Looms Over Major Kindling Wood Trust
Forty defendants including corporations and individuals face federal charges over the kindling wood trust. The Standard Wood Company and Blaisdell Machine Co controlled plants, machinery, and sales across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England. Investigation by the Department of Justice is complete, with books and documents ready for the court.
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Kindling Wood, Trust
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New York
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Tribune
George T. Whyte
Stanchard Wood Company
East
Manhattan
Philadelphia
Boston
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Kindling Wood Trust
Washington
Sisters Swim East River Beats All Bridges Feats
Beatrice 13 leads Bay Ridge siblings Beatrice Vera and Ethel through a 5 mile river crossing from Queensboro to Brooklyn bridge with boats blowing salutes and their father guiding them. Beatrice finishes first at 7 45, Vera follows, then Ethel at 8 00. The route arches four bridges and measures about 1 88 miles.
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New York
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Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
Queensboro
Brooklyn Bridge
Ethel
Vera
Beatrice
Marile
de Beatrice
Long Island
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Providence Line Pier
Williamsburg
Manhattan
Quick Wit Foils Lynchers In Huntington Jail Standoff
About 500 people with 200 from Huntington gathered around the county jail demanding the death of Thomas Wayne and Charles Uty burn two Black men charged with murder. Sheriff Barry Berger argued with mob leaders for half an hour then deputies moved the prisoners to an unknown destination to prevent lynching.
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W. Va
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Thomas Wayne
John Alliff
Quinnemont
Charles Uty~burn
Harry Withrow
Barry Berger
Ruling Excites Strikers Over Closed Shop Injunction
News from New York reports Justice Goff ruling a strike seeking a closed shop as a restraint of trade. Cloakmakers marching to city hall waved banners and flags chanting closed shop while protest spread eastward. Gompers blasted the decision as unjust and warned unions remain vital to workers against concentrated capital.
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Savants Rename Emanation of Radium to Nitron
London reports that Sir William Ramsay and Mr Gray consider the so called emanation of radium an inert gas constituent of air. They propose the term nitron for the emanation, replacing the longer phrase with a simpler scientific label.
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London
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Mr. Gray
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Beautiful Standard Oil Spy In Heinze Case Story
Washington Post coverage details Mrs. Lil Nex Hubert French claiming breach of promise against F Augustus Heinze. Lawyer Clarence McMillan disputes publicity and says he may withdraw. Read of 300 letters, financial deals, and a spy tale linked to Standard Oil.
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Coventry Suit Dismissed in Trust Deed Case
New York reports say Mrs Edith Coventry granddaughter of Pierre Lorillard and wife of Henry Thomas Coventry third son of the Earl of Coventry had sought to set aside a trust deed for real estate and bonds valued at about 1.7 million dollars. James B Butler, appointed referee, dismissed the complaint finding the deed created before her marriage and that her husband did not consent but gained nothing as he had no claim to the estate during his wife’s life.
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New York
James B. Butler
Edith KE. Coventry
Pierre Lorillard
Henry Thomas Coventry
Earl of Coventry
Lorillard
Gaynor Seen as Likely Governor Nominee in Democratic Race
A New York Times canvass finds strong Gaynor sentiment in the state, dampening discussion of other candidates for the Democratic ticket. The public mood mirrors support once shown to Roosevelt and Hughes, though Gaynor has said he does not wish to run. If nominated, a substitute candidate has been proposed.
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