Power struggles shape New York GOP nomination scene
The article analyzes factional divides within New York Republicans as they prepare for the 1908 convention. Hughes Taft Cannon are key figures with potential delegates and allied leaders like Odell and Cortelyou in play. It notes labor support, Roosevelt’s possible candidacy, and the aim to carry New York against Bryan, with Taft or Cannon favored if Hughes fails.
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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
New Mork Clovis
Hoestvelt
Roeser Rit
Odella Merek
Mit
Carlyon
Cortelyou
Iis
New York City
Cortel You
Jie
Osten
Andrew White
Tyne
Ie Deleganien
Love Rend
Ataworth
Wiltem
Ard
Death in Race Clash Sparks Racial Tensions
Fragmented report describes a deadly race clash with three wounded and several Black victims. It notes ongoing investigations, remarks by white men, and political maneuvering around conventions and delegates as factions seek to influence outcomes.
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Washington
Farrel
Baxter Grif
Gindy
Poe
Manhunt Narrowed in Maryland Slaying Case
Washington and Frederick counties scour Flagerstown and surrounding area for Thomas McPherson, uncle of Mrs. Benjamin Bowers, suspected of murdering and dismembering his sister in her South Mountain garage near Pleasant Walk. Authorities report he left Hagerstown days ago, last seen near Chambersburg area, with a motive tied to jealousy over property. searches continue with no trace found.
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Washington
Jiggerstown
Washinton
Drederick
Ounties
Flagerstown
Thomas McPherson
Henjamin Bowers
South Mountain
Pleasant Walls
McPherson
Hageretorn
Bincaster
Mre Bowers
Fer House
Fus
Mes
Ulnule Manne
Chambersburg
Teaver Orich
Angerstown
Wenn
Jane Tanner
Bowers
Ellie
Frederion
Pet
Frederik County
Cor
Tani McPherson
Jane Bowers
Pleasant Walk
Sheri Micra Aul
Hagerstown
Jem
McPierson
Honev
Paris
Senhor Franco
Portugal
Bordeaux
Manuel
Revolt Plot Fails at Oporto as Leaders Are Captured
Telegram from a high official in Oporto reveals a planned uprising to proclaim a republic. Leaders and conspirators were arrested, revolvers found, and plans to seize the government house, imprison officials, cut communications, and establish a republic were reported amid militant activity in Oporto suburbs.
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Oporto
Lisbon
Night Riders Raid Town in Kentucky
About 180 masked night riders invaded Fredonia Kentucky in Crittenden County burning a tobacco factory and barn. They captured Cumberland Telephone operator James Scar perry and forced drug clerk David Potter to open his store imprisoning several citizens. They destroyed 35000 and 10000 pounds of tobacco causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Riders released prisoners and rode away. Cardin, buyer for Buckner Dunkerson of Louisville, was not home. Cardin formerly ran for governor on the Populist ticket.
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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 classprays for recovery
New York February 9 Dr C F Aked pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church remains in fragile health causing anxiety. The Rockefeller Jr Bible Class adopted resolutions and prayed for his recovery.
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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 Amer ickan firet in the strait at six last evening twelve miles east of Cape Pilar. The Chilean cruiser Chacabuco led the fleet through Magellan Strait toward Callao despite strong winds and heavy seas. The battle fleet, under Admiral Evans, started from Punta Arenas and aims for Callao with Valparaiso possible late February.
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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 Father in Lisbon Mystery
In Lisbon February reports state the royal medical inquiry found two bullets discharged from the crown prince Luiz’s revolver and a bullet wound on one assassin matching the prince’s gun. Household members say the prince rose after the king was shot and fired twice, amid conflicting accounts.
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Lisbon
Luiz
Willing Heiress Divides Weightman Wealth Before Marriage
New York February 2 Mrs Anne Weightman Walker heiress to the Weightman quinine fortune contemplates sharing her 76000000 legacy with relatives who pressed a Philadelphia will contest. She suggests possible gifts to Mrs Wister and her children to end the feud before her marriage to Preston Courtland Penfield. The case once looked open but a scrap of paper shown in court raised questions and may halt further action.
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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 Mail
Special to The Washington Post reports a botched plot to wreck the Santa Fe fast mail carrying two coachloads of soldiers from Chicago to Kansas City. Wreckers misapplied obstructions to the east bound track, attempting to pry up a rail near Lockport, smashing the front of the engine when an east bound freight collided with the obstruction.
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Washington
Forestry orders to kill 15000 wild horses in Nevada reserves
Reno reports from February describe Forestry Department orders to destroy about 15,000 wild horses on Toelyabe Toquima and Kouitor reserves in Juander County. The horses damage vegetation and attract domestic animals, prompting action.
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Reno
Nev
Forestry Department
Toelyabe
Toquima
Kouitor
Jaunder
Roosevelt Accuses False Use Of Offices In Nominating
From a published President Taft era letter, Roosevelt defends not using offices to nominate presidents. He says coercion limited to cabinet warning against pushing renomination, notes patronage aims to reflect local sentiment, and condemns attempts by nonofficeholders to form bolting delegations in the South.
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Ohio
Taft
New Yorkers Mot Tied to Hughesa Portuguese Revolt Plot
Report mentions alleged links of New Yorkers to a plot connected with the Portuguese revolt. Includes notes on seeking Morse’s money and a statement by Mrs. Walker about millions. Also references a fleet movement, a president and offices, and other items in the issue.
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Morse
Walker
Tait
Verge
Dr. Stafford
Knoxville
G. P.O
Red Crags
Wall Street
Harriman
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Thaw
l—Reid
Porter
Not to Wed Mrs Vanderbilt Declares Engagement False
Count Hadik calls reports of his engagement to Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt of New York a fabrication. The Vienna Zeit interview asserts the engagement rumor is untrue and denies any impending marriage plans.
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Mrs. Vanderbilt
Count Hadik
Vienna
The
Zeit
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Texas bankers death by own action shocks Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas L C Hutchins fifty years old second vice president of the Fort Worth National Bank shot himself. In San Antonio Texas Ley president of the American Bank and Trust Company shot himself late today. Eric Gambrell thirty eight years old son of Rev Dr J B Gambrell shot himself at a local hotel after learning of Hutchins death. He leaves a wife and two six year old sons in Dallas.
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Tex
L. C. Hutchins
Hutchins
Eric Gambrell
Gambrell
J. B Gambrell
Dallas
Mississippi
Hunt McCaleb
Hutching
Caleb Be
Representative Hamlin Breaks Leg Leaving Church
Missouri representative Courtney W. Hamlin fell on icy steps while leaving Metropolitan Presbyterian Church at Fourth and B streets northeast. He injured his right leg, was treated at Casualty Hospital, and later 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 securities hunt halts as bank probes loans
National Bank of North America investigators trap the Morse loan web seeking collateral to cover a large amount in doubt. Receiver Charles A. Hanna says only $105 cash found, many securities unsearched, Morse possibly owes more than the disclosed $243,000 with scant collateral. Morse then locks himself in aboard the Etruria, refusing interviews.
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National Bank of North America
Hanna
Morse
Washington
New York
Morse Securities
Charles A. Hanna
Ioana
Morgan J. O'brien
With & Ote
O’brien
Albert D. Beardman
Two Husbands in Five Hours in Memphis
Elizabeth Shipp wed Harris on Saturday and, within hours, married Joseph E. Rolfes. She disregarded parents and friends urging return to Harris. Harris vows to fight the divorce and may charge bigamy. Shipp alleges coercion in the Harris marriage.
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Washington Post
Memphis
Tenn
Gue Butler Harris
Joseph E. Rolfes
Harris
Elizabeth Shipp
Miss Shipp
Rolfes
Roosevelt Denies Political Motive in Federal Removals
President Roosevelt rejects charges that he used federal patronage to aid Taft, detailing a lengthy letter to William Dudley Foulke of Indiana. He asserts only a few civil service posts were influenced by political activity and defends the integrity of civil service while denying any coercion or improper removals.
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Indiana
Taft
Richmond
Ind
Tm Janzacy
Whdaey
Safi
Naniag
Ohio
New York Bering
Sea Ind
Dss
W. Wanner
Asvolleetar
Bjatsburg
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Rae
Bern
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