National Democratic Preference Votes Reported by States
A detailed tally shows 10 North Carolina votes for Johnson and eight for Bryan. Tennessee and Texas lean strongly to Bryan, while Virginia and New York split among Johnson and Bryan. The piece discusses regional blocs, favored sons, and the strategy to secure the nomination by counting on Northern windows and instructed delegations.
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Earthquakes Hit Port-au-Prince Area in Haiti
A severe earthquake near Gonaives, about five miles northwest of Fort-au-Prince, destroyed buildings and caused damage across the town. No deaths reported. Telegraph lines and commerce disrupted as relief efforts begin. Damaged stores include Horemann Adder and Jalbert, with shipping and trade impacted. Local reports describe widespread destruction of homes and markets, and U.S. goods embargoes affecting shipments.
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Cheerful Wife Sues Bee Te Nar Bat Be Over Harassment
A confused report outlines Mrs Agne Soffer suing her husband for alleged harassment and harassment via letters and cards. The story cites a Flagerstown letter and references to a court case, with unclear names and dates, describing disputes and a Cheered wife seeking remedy.
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Hughes Campaign Efforts Tied to Black Adb Huff
Albany dispatch reports ex-Gov Frank S Black may back Go Hughes signaling a shift in the State League. A Rochester Adirondacks gathering is planned to map campaign actions with Wadsworth and others invited as party lines sharpen around Hughes.
George Ade Withdraws From Indiana Political Race
George Ade, a juniorist and playwright, announced his withdrawal from the bid to be a delegate to the Republica national convention in Chicago. He cited lack of time for politics and duties, ending his candidacy as of January in La Porte.
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George Age
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Republica National Convention
Chicago
Adeetiis
After The Grip Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised In Ad
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for grip illness typhoid fever scarlet fever diphtheria pneumonia and blood poisoning It claims it builds up strength restores appetite aids digestion neutralizes poisons and reinvigorates the blood promising lasting benefits to those prostrated by illness.
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Taggart Chooses O'Brien as Democratic Treasurer
W H O'Brien of Indiana appointed treasurer of the Democratic National Committee succeeding August Belmont. The move signals Belmont may stay in the background in the next campaign. Taggart, national chairman, announced the change and will oversee Belmont's resignation until a successor is named. O'Brien, Taggart's chief lieutenant, has long led Indiana's party apparatus.
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No Job For A Hughes Man In Taft Era Power Shift
Special to The Washington Post Albany January 15. President Roosevelt informed Walter Witherbee of Port Henry Essex County a Hughes backer that he will not be reappointed collector of customs at Plattsburgh The move signals use of federal patronage to punish Hughes supporters and attract Republicans to Taft Roosevelt aims to boost anti Hughes leadership in Northern New York and clear path to a Senate bid The Witherbee term ends December and a successor was to be named by February 1 The Clinton Essex St Lawrence counties district centers include Burlington Vermont and Frankin area Witherbee a wealthy party worker with independent leanings led a strong Hughes faction in the region and John F O'Brien formerly influential was weakened
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Smith backs Taft for Republican nominee
Gov Hoke Smith of Georgia urged Republicans to nominate Secretary Taft for the Presidency calling him the safest and best man for a Southern policy. He shifted from Hughes to Taft as Roosevelt reformers unite and predicted the Democrats would nominate Bryan.
Brownlow Men for Taft Organize Tennessee Delegation
Special to The Washington Fort Bristol Tenn January 15 Under the leadership of the followers of Congressman Brownlow of the First Congressional district the state is being organized for Taft Taft clubs have been organized at many places headed by Brownlow officeholders the First Congressional district is practically solid for Taft District headquarters have been opened at Johnson City and the eastern section is being formed with camp literature buttons etc The convention to select and instruct the district delegates to the Chicago Republican national convention will be held at Greeneville January 26.
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Johnson City
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Greeneyile
Democrats Get Together in Boston State Committee Formed
Boston January 16 an organization of the Democratic State committee was elected today by thirty-two members from forty districts James W Synan of Plattsfield was chosen permanent chairman with twenty one votes no opponent eleven abstained citing vacancies on the committee to be filled Papers confirming Synan and J P Collins Boston as secretary were filed at the statehouse and no contest is expected
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Kennedy
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Ohio
Denweralle
Leary
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Wife 16 When She wed Interlocutory Decree Annulls Marriage
New York Jan 15 Supreme Court Justice Blanchard signed an interlocutory decree annulling the marriage of Katharine E Rogers to Edward K Hogara after a referee found the bride was under age at wedlock. The 1904 marriage occurred Sept 37 with Rogers under sixteen, then honeymooned in Europe before returning with her husband later.
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Edward K. Hogara
Grace E. Carr
Rogers
Europe
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Paris
Ohio Senators Clash Over Taft Nominations In Post Office Row
Ohio Republicans press for scrutiny of twenty four postmaster nominations sent to the Senate by the President amid fears of Taft era political bargains. Senators Foraker and Dick lead protest, demanding careful, possibly delayed confirmation while Democratic allies report local opposition and potential resignations.
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Southern Railway to Lower Rates in Tennessee
The Southern Railway will voluntarily extend the lower rates it plans to adopt in several Southern states to Tennessee traffic. President Finley said the move, aiming for fairness, follows compromise talks with other states last year. He noted Virginia remains the only state with unresolved technical discu ssions, but progress is expected.
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Jan
Southern Railway
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Finley
Tennessee
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Virginia
War gear request hints at future needs in United States
Special to The Washington Post reports Assistant Secretary of War Gen Robert Brian Oliver, at the National Guard convention in Boston, says the US seeks a four year program of 2 500 000 dollars annually to equip 250 000 troops with clothing and material. Japan’s Formosa fortifications puzzle officials as Roosevelt’s stance alarms.
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Lafayette Avenue Ambition Spurs Street Rename Debate
District Society of Sons of the American Revolution held a ladies night at the Arlington praising Lafayette. Justice A B Hagner urged renaming Sixteenth Street to Lafayette Avenue extending into Maryland. W E Andrews displayed a treasury warrant for 200000 dollars paid to Lafayette by the American Congress. Marine Band performed and audience joined in the Star Spangled Banner as colors were presented. Guests arrived greeted by officers and their spouses. A humorous item followed about a woman making a fool of any man, queried whether it was true.
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Beckham Lacks Three Democratic Foes in Kentucky Race
In Frankfort on January 15 Beckhams bid falters as Democratic opposition hardens with 4 votes for Beckham 5 for Bradley and 2 absentees. Senator Tabb switched to Beckham then back to Smith while Wheeler Campbell and Charlton opposed him, hissed by galleries. Republicans stand for Bradley hoping for a split to Allen or Watterson. A stampede may follow desertions from Beckham supporters toward Allen or Watterson.
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Lexington
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Louisville
Captain Lantry Saves Mother's Life From Fire
Special to The Wagnington New York Jan 15 Captain John J Lantry of the 50th Street Police Station rushed to his mother’s home on East Forty Sixth Street just as a fire broke out on the floor below. He carried the 80 year old, frail Mrs Lantry to the roof with help from his nephew Patrick Cummings as flames spread to the stairwell. Mrs Lantry suffered minor hand burns while many tenants escaped to the roof. The building sustained only slight damage.
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Miss Agnes Hewson Bound for Bombay Marriage
A New York romance begun in 1900 ends soon as Miss Agnes Hewson sails to Bombay to marry W Dawson of a shipping firm with world branches. Dawson wooed her during a 1900 New York dinner. she agreed to wed and depart by sea, with the ceremony set on arrival in India.
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India
Mrs Gibe in Danger After Calverton Shooting
Mrs Frank B Gibb accidentally shot herself at her Calverton home last Saturday. She was brought to Providence Hospital for surgery and remains in dangerous condition though improving since the operation. Doctors expect several days to determine the outcome. she is resting comfortably and may leave the hospital within two weeks if improvement continues.
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Weather conditions forecast across 1888 western to eastern regions
The Weather Bureau notes a marked disturbance moving from Western Minnesota to Northern Lake Huron with an offshoot from Western Colorado to Eastern Texas. Colder temperatures span from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, while the eastern half sees higher readings and rain or snow expected in the Ohio Valley, Middle Atlantic, and New England. Winds shift from southwest to northwest along the coast, with storm warnings for the west Gulf and cold air advisories for Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and parts of Texas and Louisiana.
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