Northern and Southern favors shape Bryan Johnson split at convention
The report tallies Democratic preferences among state delegations with Johnson and Bryan leading in multiple states. Northern support for Bryan is strong, while Southern members weigh the risk of losing the ticket. The House Democratic membership signals confidence in Bryan but notes remaining disputes over nomination strategy.
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Bryan
Tennessee
Gray
Texas
Culberson
Virginia
Daniel
Ducal Notes
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Republcan
Ohio
New York
Judson Harmon
Democrate
Tate
Forker
Earthquakes in Haiti Rip Port au Prince Area
A quake near Port au Prince and Gonaives caused destruction and damage to towns with numerous structures reported. No deaths noted in initial reports. Shipping and trade disruptions were mentioned, along with local commercial losses and relief concerns.
Cheerful wife sues Bee Te Nar Bat Be on MT Jan 1
Mrs Agne Soffer sues her husband alleging repeated harassment with offensive cards and letters from before moving to Flagerstown. The action claims she faced persistent harassment and seeks relief from the court.
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Agne Soffer
Flagerstown
Ayr
Tomin Ny
Tatmas Depo Wien
Alec Vo
Hughes Campaign Booms as Black Backing Grows
New York press notes ex Gov Black privately backing the Hughes boom, with Brackett confirming contact and Odell and Wondruff rallying allies in Adirondacks camp meet. Kings County GOP split over Hughes endorsement, while Tammany ties and Brown University interest signal broad support for the New York governor’s presidential bid. The county committee plans a decisive vote on a resolution, and organizers push to expose positions of district leaders before a statewide push.
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Hughes
The
Evening Post
Albany
Hughes State League
Frank S Black
Friends
Odell Ta
Black
Timothy TL Wondruff
Kamphilt Kare
Adirondacks
Wadsworth
Menace
Gov Tignes
Irust
Sunnior
Alfred Ro Page
Gortingnes
Alping
Frown Jumni Association
New England
Boston
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Jan
Brown University
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George Ade Quits Politics in Indiana Withdrawal
George Ade aged juniorist and playwright, who had entered the race for legate to the Republican national convention in Chicago, announced yesterday his withdrawal from politics. He cited lack of time for political duties and obligations.
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George Age
Indiana
Republica National Convention
Chicago
Adeetiis
After the Grip Diet Aid Hood's Sarsaparilla Praise
An old promotional notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal tonic for convalescence after grip typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria pneumonia and other illnesses. It claims to build up appetite neutralize poisons invigorate kidneys and liver and enrich weak blood with vitality and energy. It asserts the medicine never fails to help and urges readers to rely on Hood's.
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Taggart Joke Prompted Belmont Shakeup in Democratic AFL
New York June 15 W H O'Brien of Indiana named treasurer of the Democratic National Committee replacing August Belmont. Chairman Thomas Taggart authorized the notice signaling Belmont would stay in the background in the next campaign. Belmont's resignation followed Washington planning for the next convention. reasons for handing over the cash box were not disclosed. O'Brien is Taggart's chief lieutenant and former Indiana state chairman.
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W. H. O'Brien
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
August Belmont
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
Belmont
Wall Street
Washington
Taggart
O'Brien
No Job for a Hughes Man in Plattsburg Taft Band Wagon
Albany dispatch reports President Roosevelt will not reappoint Walter Witherbee of Port Henry as customs collector at Plattsburg, signaling use of patronage to punish Hughes supporters and rally Republicans for Taft. Witherbee’s term expires December and the district covers Frankin St Lawrence Clinton and Essex counties into Vermont. Witherbee and brother have governor's favor while ex secretary John F O'Brien loses influence with Hughes critics.
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Essex County
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Taft
Slughes
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White House
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New York
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QOV SMITH ENDORSES TAFT FOR PRESIDENT
Special to The Washington Post from Atlanta Georgia January 15 Gov Hoke Smith explains why he supports Secretary Taft for the Presidency He calls Taft the safest best man and says he would serve the South fairly He once favored Hughes but now backs Taft as reformers should unite against Roosevelt and the Democrats are expected to nominate Bryan
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Taft
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Gov Hughes
Georgia
New York
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Smith
Roosevelt
Bryan
Brownlow Men for Taft in Tennessee Reach Solid Support
Special from Bristol Tennessee reports organized Taft clubs across the state led by Brownlow followers. The First Congressional district is practically solid for Taft, with district headquarters opened at Johnson City. Eastern Tennessee is being formed with campaign literature buttons and more. A convention to select district delegates to the Chicago Republican National Convention will be held in Greeneville on January 26.
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Bristol
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Brownlow
Tennessee
Taft Taft
Taft
Johnson City
Chicago
Greeneyile
Democrats Get Together In Boston For State Committee
In Boston on January 16 a Democratic State Committee formed by thirty-two members from forty districts elected James W Synan of Plitsfeld as permanent chairman with twenty one votes. J P Collins of Boston was chosen secretary. Papers confirming the election were filed at the statehouse and no contest is expected.
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Democratic State Committee
James W Synan
Plitsfeld
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J. P Collins
Statehouse
Wife 16 When She Wed, Annulls Marriage in Court
New York Jan 15 Special report: Justice Blanchard signs an interlocutory decree annulling the marriage of Katharine E Rogers to Edward K Hogara after the referee found the bride was underage at wedlock. Guardianship by her mother Mrs Grace E Carr. They wed Sept 37 1904 and honeymooned in Europe ending with a Paris return.
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Supreme Court
Blanchard
Katherine E Rogers
Edward K. Hogara
Grace E. Carr
Rogers
Europe
London
Paris
Ohio Senators Weigh Taft Appointments in Postmaster Fallout
Ohio Republicans push back on 24 pending postmaster nominations as Senators Foraker and Dick threaten to block, demanding scrutiny of political bargains. Nominees span 19 districts, with several from Republican and Democratic areas. investigation aims to preserve patronage balance and avert partisan favoritism.
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Taft
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Committee of Post-offices and Post-roade
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Charles A McKim
Celina
Caries
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Whitant E Halley
Greenyite
Lee
Pennock Urbana
Chardon
Henry Swinsper
East Palestine
H A Schaefor
Navarre
Alehreenth
Clayton HK Bishop
Centerburg
Foreshell
Camden
Anira William McC Crozier
Cumberland
Southern Railway Cuts Rates in Tennessee Voluntarily
The Southern Railway will extend the lower rates it plans to adopt across several Southern states to Tennessee traffic. President Finley said the move is voluntary since no rate laws exist in Tennessee, aiming for fairness while negotiations continue with Virginia pending.
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New York
Jan
Southern Railway
Tenessee
Finley
Tennessee
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Finney
Virginia
War Aide Seeks 250000 Man Gear Budget Against Japan Strait
Gen Robert Brian Oliver Assistant Secretary of War says US plans for a four year 2 500 per man equipment fund to arm 250 000 troops with clothing blankets and materiel. He notes Japan fortifying Formosa while Roosevelt's stance puzzles observers. Public notice from Boston January 15 1940s.
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Mass
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Japan
United States
War Department
Formosa
Roosevelt
Aoki
Ladies Night Praises Lafayette as Sixteenth Street Rename Proposal
The District Society Sons of the American Revolution held a gathering at the Arlington praising Lafayette. Speakers included Rav Dr Samuel H Woodrow Justice A B Hagner and W E Andrews. A proposal to rename Sixteenth Street Lafayette avenue was advanced by Justice Hagner noting Lafayette’s Maryland ties. Andrews displayed a treasury warrant for 200000 dollars paid by Congress for Lafayette’s Revolutionary services. The program featured Marine Band music the Lafayette March Philharmonic Quartet and a flag ceremony with supper and dancing. Hosts and guests were welcomed by W L Marsh and Mrs Marsh and other officers. A humor item followed noting a belief about a woman’s influence on a man.
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Samuel H Woodrow
A B Hagner
W E Andrews
War Department
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Maryland
Andrews Ulay
Treasury
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District Society
Misa Marsh
Dent, Anderson
Parsons
J. Howard Clark
Beckham Lacks Three Democratic Foes in Kentucky Race
In Frankfort on January 15, the Democratic opposition to former Gov Beckham strengthens, solidifying against his bid while Bradley holds steady. Beckham gains little from yesterday’s joint session voting. Senators Tabb and Wheeler Campbell flip or hesitate, and both Charlton and Campbell are hissed. Republicans back Bradley, with hopes of Bradley or defections to Allen or Watterson. A stampede toward Allen or Watterson is anticipated as Beckham’s support wanes.
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David H Smith
Wheeler Campbell
Paducah
Charlton
William Bradley
Gov Beckham
John R Allen
Lexington
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Captain Lantry Saves Mother From Fire at 40th Street
Special to The Wagnington New York January 15 Captain John J Lantry of the Fifty first street police station rushed to his mother's home on Hast Forty sixth street to rescue her from a blaze on the third floor. Fire spread to the stairway. the captain carried his eighty year old mother to the roof with help from his nephew Patrick Cummings. Mrs Lantry suffered minor burns on her hands as several tenants escaped via the roof. The building suffered only light damage.
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John J Lantry
Crosses Oceans To Wed In Bombay Romance
A New York woman, Agnes Hewson, plans to marry Englishman W Dawson connected with a global shipping firm. After meeting in 1900 and facing long sea travel, Hewson sailed to Bombay on Saturday to wed Dawson, with the ceremony to occur on her arrival in India.
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Washington Post
New York
Bombay
Agnes Hewson
W Dawson
Dawson
Miss Hewson
India
Mrs Gibe In Danger After Calverton Shooting
Mrs Frank B Gibb accidentally shot herself at her Calverton home last Saturday night. She was brought to Providence Hospital for operation and remained in dangerous condition though improving since the surgery. Doctors say several days are needed to determine the outcome, but she is resting comfortably and may leave the hospital within two weeks if progress continues.
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Calvertone
Providence Hospital
Unsettled Weather Across Regions With Cold Temperatures
Weather Bureau report outlines a marked disturbance moving from Minnesota to Lake Huron and another from Colorado to Texas. Cold fronts extend from the Gulf to the Rockies and into Oklahoma and western Texas, with much colder conditions eastward through the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic. Forecasts call for rain or snow in the Ohio Valley New England and Great Lakes, fair to cold in the West with rising temps in the Northwest, and strong winds along the New England and Atlantic coasts. Special forecasts warn of storm activity on the Gulf and cold age warnings for Kansas Missouri Illinois Iowa and parts of the South and East.
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