Factional fights over New York delegation in presidential race
The piece reports on rival factions backing Hughes Taft and Cannon for New York at the national convention. It notes expected delegate splits 24 for Taft or Cannon and at least 24 for Hughes, with Odell and Ward shaping committee alignments. It cites labor and business support patterns and the possibility of Roosevelt or Bryan influence, plus Cortelyou and Knox as lesser contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callan
Laughlin
Charles B. Hughes
Rho
Divier
Crewa
Calel
Ite
Benjamin B
Hughes
Taft
Ftv
Cannan
New York
Loaian
Etter Taft
Cannon Learry
Knox
Fatrhaut Ta Follette
Cortelren
Ward
Odell
National Committee
Cannon
Congress
Eittter
Organsation
State Labor Board
Caue
Utis
Albany
Bryan
Ausa
Watt
Death in Race Clash Highlights Racial Tensions
A chaotic race clash leaves multiple wounded and three African Americans dead as tensions flare over politics and race. The incident centers on white hostility at a Baptist meeting and follows disparaging remarks about Black citizens, prompting investigations and calls for accountability. The wider context involves party politics and possible shifts in delegation strategies ahead of a national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farrel
Baxter Grif
Gindy
Poe
McPherson Still At Large In Murder Case Probe
Washington and Frederick counties scour Flagerstown and vicinity for Thomas McPherson, widow Mrs Bowers’ former lover and murder suspect. McPherson, last seen near Hagerstown, lived with Mrs Bowers after her daughter Janet Tanner visited. authorities describe him as elusive amid a fatal garage slaying near Pleasant Walk.
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Washington
Jiggerstown
Washinton
Drederick
Ounties
Flagerstown
Thomas McPherson
Henjamin Bowers
South Mountain
Pleasant Walls
McPherson
Aelis
bin Caster
Mre Bowers
Fer
Fus
Mes
Ulnule Manne
Chambersburg
Teaver Erick
Tagerstown
Wenn
Tades
Janet Tanner
Mre
Bowers
Elie
Waris
Frederion
Pet
Frederik County
Cora Tan McPherson
Jane Bowers
Pleasant Walk
Sheri Micracus
Hagerstown
Jem
McPierson
Revolt Plot Fails in Oporto as Leaders Are Captured
Reports from Marvellies indicate an elaborate plan to proclaim a Portuguese republic in Oporto was foiled with arrests of leaders and seized weapons. Meanwhile crowds at Lisbon’s St Vincent church mourn King Manuel and the Crown Prince, with guards, masses, and somber processions marking the royal funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Manuel
Franco
Oporto
San Vincente
Chmrch
Pantheon
Theity
Gustave
Sweden
St. Paul's
London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince
Princess the Wales
Victoria
Carlos
Portugal
Queen Alysandra
Oxfordshire Light Infantry
Chopin
Saul
Night Riders Raid Town in Kentucky Tobacco Fire
About 180 masked night riders attacked Fredonia in Crittenden County Kentucky on February 9 abducting James Scarperry operator of Cumberland Telephone Company and forcing David Potter to open his drug store. They burned Alfred H Cardin’s tobacco factory containing 35000 pounds and his barn with 10000 pounds of tobacco causing about 10000 dollars in damage with half insured. Riders released prisoners and rode to View five miles away. Cardin a Buckner Dunkerson buyer and former Populist governor candidate was not home. Forty percent of local farmers belong to the Society of Equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Telephone
Hopkinsville
Fredonia
Crittenden County
James Scarperry
Cumberland Teletone Company
David Potter
Lothers
Alfred H. Cardin
Cardin
Buckner & Dunkerson
Louisville
Society of Equity
Anxiety Over Dr Aked as Bible Class Prays for Recovery
In New York on February 9, the condition of Dr C F Aked pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church remained anxious. An official church statement said his health continues to cause anxiety and he will not return to work soon. John D Rockefeller Jr led the Bible Class in approving resolutions of sympathy and prayers for the clergyman’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Young Men's Bible Class
Elorgyman
Fleet Out Of Strait Sailing Plan Carried Out
The Pacific Navigation Company's Orila reports passing Americ an Firet in the Strait of Magellan at 6 o'clock last evening twelve miles east of Cape Pilar. Admiral Evans' fleet, led by Chilean ships, proceeds toward Callao with heavy weather and strong winds. They are due to reach Vallao around February 20 after stopping near Valparaiso and Callao.
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Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan
Pacific Navigation Company
Orila
Americkan
Cape Pilar
Chacabues
Orita
Noth
Smyth Channel
Magellan Strait
Teleahyano
Evans
Flotila
Chacabuco
Simpson
Téeut. Com
Rozas
Flotla
Les
Cape Pier
Pacific Oceen
Telenhnano
Cape Pillar
Tunta Arenda
Cape Froward
South America
Nea
Saiddie
Pacific
Lavi
Cane Piller
the Evangelists
Callao
Vallao
Valparaiso
Crown Prince Luiz Avenges His Father Amid Shooting
In Lisbon amid the killing of the king, the royal inquiry reports Crown Prince Luiz fired twice after King was shot. Witnesses say the prince rose and opened fire, avenging his father as assassins suffered head wounds matching the prince’s pistol barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Luiz
Weightman-Walker to Share Fortunes Before Marriage
In New York on February 2, Mrs Anne Weightman Walker heiress to the Weightman quinine wealth and second richest woman, plans to share part of her 760000000 fortune with relatives who contested her father's will. The move aims to end a famed Philadelphia will dispute involving Mrs Wister and her children, though no legal steps have yet been taken to distribute the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eriy Courtland Penfield
Anne M. Weightman-Walker
Philadelphia
Penfield
William Weightman
Jones Wister
Walker
Powers & Weightman
Mr. Weightman
John
Wiliam Weightman, Jr
Sabatine d'Invilliers
Anne
R. J. c. Walker
Plot to Kill Soldiers on Santa Fe Fast Fails
Special to The Washington Fast reports a plotted wreck of the Santa Fe fast mail carrying two coachloads of soldiers from Chicago to Kansas City. Wreckers mislaid obstructions on the east bound track, causing an east bound freight to collide with a bridge obstruction and smash the engine front.
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Washington
Jéliet
Santa Fe
United States
Chicago
Kansas City
Lockport
Will Kill 15 000 Horses On Government Reserves
In Reno Nevada on February end an order from the Forestry Department directs rangers on the Toelyabe Toquima and Kouitor reserves in Juander County to kill with horses found on government domain. About 15000 wild horses on the reserves harm vegetation and lure domestic animals to their herds.
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Reno
Nev
Forestry Department
Toelyabe
Toquima
Kouitor
Jaunder
Roosevelt Denies Using Offices to Nominat Candidates
The President contends he did not coerce through patronage to nominate a candidate. He says appointments recognize local sentiment, guard officeholders from political manipulation, and forbid using offices to influence political movements. He notes Ohio differs, with many Federal employees opposing the presidential candidate. He warns officers to avoid political activity outside classified service and cites Taft supporters as the only ones questioned.
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Ohio
Taft
New Yorkers Linked to Hughes Revolt Plot
An index item notes a group of New Yorkers tied to a Portuguese revolt plot, with related mentions of Morse money, Mrs. Walker’s millions, and fleet movements. includes political and social notes about the President and offices.
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Hugha
Morse
Walker
Tait
Verge
Dr. Stafford
Knoxville
G. P.O
Red Crags
Wall Street
Harriman
Flah
Thaw
l—Reid
Porter
Not to Wed Mrs Vanderbilt Declares Report Fabrication
Vienna February 9 The Zeit prints an interview with Count Hadik denying engagement to Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt of New York and calling the report a fabrication. The interview asserts no such betrothal exists.
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Mrs. Vanderbilt
Count Hadik
Vienna
The
Zeit
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Bank banker commits suicide in Fort Worth Texas
A string of suicides follows the self inflicted deaths of L C Hutchins second vice president of Fort Worth National Bank in Fort Worth Texas and Eric Gambrell a Dallas lawyer and former newspaper editor. Gambrell shot himself at a Dallas hotel after learning of Hutchins death and left a note asking Hunt McCaleb to be informed. Gambrell leaves a wife and two six year old sons. Health and mental worry are cited as underlying causes. Also noted is a San Antonio banker and former Texas Bankers Association leader who died by his own hand.
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Fort Worth
Tex
L. C. Hutchins
Hutchins
Eric Gambrell
Gambrell
J. B Gambrell
Dallas
Mississippi
Hunt McCaleb
Hutching
Caleb Be
Representative Hamlin Breaks Leg Leaving Church in Missouri
Representative Courtney W. Hamlin of Missouri slipped on ice while leaving the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church at Fourth and B streets northeast. He fell onto his right side, injuring his leg, and was taken to Casualty Hospital before being moved to his home at 440 New Jersey Avenue Southeast.
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Mr. Hamlin
Missouri
Courtney W. Hamlin
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Fourth
Noutheast
Casualty Hospital
Watson Moffitt
New Jersey Avenue
Morse Loans and Morse Seizure Tale Emerges in Bank Probe
National Bank of North America faces scrutiny over 244000 loan to Morse with unclear collateral as receivers seek assets. Morse reportedly locks himself in cabin aboard the Etruria upon arrival at Queenstown, denying access to reporters while inquiries unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of North America
Hanna
Morse
Two Husbands in Five Hours Shocks Washington Post
Elizabeth Shipp married Harris on Saturday then wed Joseph E. Rolfes hours later. She remained with Rolfes after pleas from parents to return to Harris. Harris vows to seek a divorce and charge of bigamy. The bride alleges coercion in her marriage to Harris.
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Washington Post
Memphis
Tenn
Gue Butler Harris
Joseph E. Rolfes
Harris
Elizabeth Shipp
Miss Shipp
Rolfes
Roosevelt Replies No Politics In Removals
President Roosevelt denies politics in post office appointments and releases a long letter to William Dudley Foulke of Indiana defending civil service. He says only a few federal workers faced charges for political activity and that no patronage was used to favor Taft. The president argues his loyalty to civil service and provides detailed refutations of charges by various newspapers.
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William Dudley Faoulke
Indiana
Taft
Roosevelt
Lim
Gominadint
Pee
William Dueley Fosske
Etemond
Ind
Mem Ester Toy Cis Service Commission
Tun
Senate
Roosevelts
Ar Foulke
Presidi Bv
Richmond
Tm Janzacy
Whdaey
Safi
Naniag
Ohio
New York Bering
Sea Ind
Dss
W. Wanner
Asvolleetar
Bjatsburg
Indianapolis Stas
Baroanks
Rae
Bern
Star
Boston Herald
Massachusetts
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