Hughes endorsement turmoil frames New York GOP plans
New York leaders like Representative Herbert Parsons and Representative Bennet delay action on Hughes endorsement as county committee members weigh testimony and candidate viability. Governors and party figures debate Hughes as a potential rival to Taft, with Platt and others predicting cautious strategies ahead of mobilizing support at the March meeting.
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New York
Hughes
Bennet
Farson
Ur Republein Club
New York City
Thomas
Platt
Tuane
Gus Fughes
Noninale
Cross Examiner
Cobee
Fughes
Goveer
Iertius
Rochester
Legation Wade
Republican Party
Taft as Second Choice in New York County Rally
New York voters heard a debate on presidential preference with Taft as a second choice amid party divisions. District leaders and supporters debated positions, with emphasis on securing votes for Taft while avoiding splits in the Republican ranks.
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New York
Frathein County Committee
Fis
Grents
New
Pork County
Feds
Sander
Fife
Jan
Missouri delegates split as Taft and Cannon vie for control
The divided Missouri delegation battle centers on the St Louis state convention set for February 2 to elect four delegates and issue instructions for the national congress. Taft supporters claim the anti Taft side may split the 36 delegates while Cannon loyalists organize to push their line at Lancaster and in the Missouri options in the national convention.
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St Louia
Juke
Lancaster
Hughes
Taft
Friends of
Joseph
Missouri
Mississippi Legislature Confirms Williams as U S Senator
The Mississippi legislature approved the election of Leonidas D. Johnson Williams as United States Senator to replace Senator H. D. Money. Williams addressed both state and national issues in his inaugural remarks shaping upcoming policy directions.
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Jackson Mis
Ron Tidiy
Rion
John Sharp Williams
United States
H D Money
Watterson in Cabinet Speech Amuses Colleagues
In a lively House session Representative Kimball teased about a Taft first ballot nomination and Champ Clark for Speaker while naming Henry Watterson as Treasury secretary and David A. De Armond as Democratic floor leader. The speech entertained both parties and highlighted party fears of subterranean trusts and Roosevelt’s influence. The exchange featured laughter as Kimball predicted a Denver convention deeming Taft assured on the first ballot.
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Bryan
Champ Clark
David A. DeArmond
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Missouri
House
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
the Treasury
David A. de Armond
Kiroball
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Chicago
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Louisvile Courier-Journal
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Congress
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Payne
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Roosevelt
White House
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Peope
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Especial Commission
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised To Fight Grip Epidemic
Advert explains the grip epidemic as the worst since 18s and urges prompt treatment with Hood's Pills and Hood's Sarsaparilla. It cites testimonials from Joseph May at 281 Woodbing Street Brooklyn and Mrs G W Jones of Winchendon Mass praising appetite return and strength gains after using the remedy.
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Hood
Joseph Maytold
Woodbing Street
Brooklyn
G W Jones
Winchendon
Mass
Kansas Boost for Taft in State Legislature
Topeka Kansas January 22 the concurrent resolution endorsing William H Taft for President advanced with a roar. Democrats tried to push Bryan but failed. The measure cites Tafts credentials and Roosevelt’s successor role as the state’s choice for president.
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Kars
Wiliam H Taft
W. H. Stubbs
William J. Bryan
Ohio
Hayes
Garfield
McKinley
William H. Taft
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Culberson Attacks Bryan View on Railroads and Democracy
New York January 22 dispatch presents Senator Culberson of Texas as a Democratic presidential hopeful who denounces Bryan's railway doctrine. He argues government ownership would be socialist, opposing imperial centralization and urging a simple government with dispersed powers.
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Wahington
World Today
Senator Culberson
Texas
United States
Senate
Caries
Culberson
Lhe South
Hans
Bryan
Byers
Democratic Party
America
Ma Bryan
Madson Dunks Garaen
Oklahoma Delegation Set For Taft At Chicago
Oklahoma districts select Taft delegates for the national convention. In the Fourth district A. E. Peavey and E O Butler were chosen and instructed for him. The move signals a fourteen delegate delegation from Oklahoma to Chicago for Taft. The paper emphasizes advertising reach.
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Taft
Colgate
A. E. Peavey
E O Butler
Chicago
Senators greet Cray and Hughes boom at Washington
A crowded Capitol scene features gossip on Bryan, Hughes, and Taft. Judge Gray and Senator Davis entertain Democrats while New England interest grows against Taft. Hughes announces candidacy to shift East strength, prompting discussions of party strategy and a Tuesday dinner for Bryan.
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Taft
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Knox
Fouaker
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Foraker
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Tait
Chicago
Watterson
Democratic Party
Bryan Told to Step Back by Southern Democrats
Senator Franela G. Newlands of Nevada invites all Democratic Senators to Washington to discuss party leadership. Southern Democrats voice belief Bryan’s personal leadership harms party interests and expect frank talks when he arrives. Bryan emphasizes that men are nothing, principles are everything.
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Nevada
Bryan
South
Senate
Washington
Democratic Party
Extreel
Still Voting in Kentucky Elect a Senator in Joint Session
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 22 no U S Senator was elected in a joint session of the legislature. The joint ballot showed Beckham 63 votes Bradley 61 scattering 6 McCreary 4 Blackburn 1 and D W Baird 1. Speaker Gooch ruled that a majority of a quorum could elect a Senator present and voting.
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Frankfort
United States
Beckham
Bradley
Scattering
McCreary
Blackburn
D. W Baird
Gooch
Charlton
Senator Bacon Denounces Partisan Campaigning by Federal Officers
Georgia Senator Bacon urged in the Senate that officers in executive departments should be barred from leaving posts to campaign He proposed an amendment to revise penal laws requiring government employees to remain at work and resign if they enter political campaigns He argued the practice harms official duties and national governance and called for a lasting prohibition.
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Bacon
Senate
Bacan
Committee On Revision
Executive Department
Partiar Iam
Sen
Oe Party
Today’s Coat Sale Offers 32 Percent Off Milady Wear
Today only, tourist coats for women and misses in dark fancy mixtures. Prices were 22.50 to 9.50 and 12.90, reduced to 1 9 today. Sizes include misses 14 16 bust measurements. Options include loose back or semi fitting styles.
Magoon and Crowder Summoned to Washington
Gor Mageoon of Cubs and Col Enoch H Crowder A A legal adviser to the governor are summoned to Washington by Secretary Taft at Roosevelt and Root request to discuss Cuban matters. They likely arrive the first week of next month and return to Havana after about two weeks. The move surprises officials who see no urgent issue requiring personal talks.
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Cubs
Enoch H Crowder
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Root
Magoon
Col Crowder
Havana
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Cuba
Iincident
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Mr Tagt
Washington Board of Trade Aims for Armory and Taximeter Reform
The 1908 first general meeting adopted resolutions opposing school law changes now and urging Congress to build an armory for the National Guard on the old Sixth Street site and to require taximeters for public cabs. It also seeks street opening law changes, limits on insurance fees, license reforms, and fair benefit assessments between District and United States.
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Washington Board of Trade
Rauschers
Board of Trade
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Ustinet National Guard
Sixth Street
Weather Conditions Reflect Cold Front and Storm Outlook
The bulletin details a winter weather pattern with sharply falling temperatures from the Northwest into the Great Lakes and Northeast. It notes storm approaches along the Pacific with rain and winds, colder conditions spreading from Thursday into Friday across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Special forecasts warn of storms off the North Pacific and cold wave alerts for Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of the Midwest, with hourly temperatures and humidity figures listed.
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Agriculture Weather Bureau
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Thera
Northweel
North Dakota
Manitoba
Degee
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
New Grgland
Gulf States
New Eagland
Upper Lake
Tllinois
Pacific Coast
North Pacific
Miscouri
Mississppi
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Qlite
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Middle Atlantis
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Trigay
Narmer
New England
Iddle Vian Coatta
Nerthner
Atlante
Marlds
Enet Gulf
Morta
North Fa Aife
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Winols
Noathern Lever Micigan
Admiral Courtis Burial Follows Cairo Death
Rear Admiral Frank Courtis who died in Cairo Sunday evening was honored in a funeral at 11 oclock yesterday. Rev Dr Smith, Chaplain Clarke USN, and others led services at the hotel with interment at Arlington. Pallbearers included Rear Admirals Bakter, Stockton, Dunlap, Condon, Hutchens and Clover, all of his class and shipmates. Born in Cincinnati in 1844, he joined the navy as a midshipman in 1882 and served on the Essex during the Spanish American War. Promoted to captain in 1900, he retired in 1901 and held the rank of rear admiral afterward.
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Clarke
Arlington
Bakter
Stockton
Dunlap
Condon
Hutchens
Clover
Hope Lodge of Masons
Admiral Courtis
Cincinnati
Naval Service
Essex
Confederate Veteran Camp banquet honors Daniel in New York
Special to The Washington Post from New York January 2. Senator John W Daniel of Virginia Gen Stewart L Woodford and REB Lee, a grandson of the Confederate commander, were guest speakers at the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York annual banquet. Maj Edward Owen opened as first master. The speakers lauded the Democratic party and President, with Daniel noting the irony of being nominated in Yankee territory.
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Washington Post
New York
John W Daniel
Virginia
Stewart L Woodford
Reb Lee
Edward Owen
Forst
Daniel
May Owen
Maj Owen
Yankeedom
Stonewall Brigade
GROSSCUP BOOMS GANNON
Judge Peter Grosecup argues that Uncle Joe Cannon can safely pilot the nation past dangers as a trained captain. He envisions a president guided by solid ideals and practical leadership to rebuild trust in American institutions. He warns against panic, gloom, greed, and selfishness while stressing steady, courageous navigation ahead.
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Jon Cannon
Peter Grose
Cup
United States Circuit Court
Winois Lawyers’ Association
People of America
United States
Joe Cannon
Mrs Detsch May Testify in Murder Trial
In Philadelphia January 22 special to The Washingtonson Andrew Jackson Detsch Jr faces murder charges for the Ferree killing. Counsel may allow Mrs Detsch to testify about events in which Ferree was reportedly found with the couple, a quarrel occurred, and Detsch shot him after waiting for an entrance attempt.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Jackson Detsch Jr
Harry Ferree
Detsch
Ferree
Commonwealth
Tyne Shipyards Hit By Four Thousand Workmen Strike
Four thousand Tyne shipyard workers walk out over proposed wage cuts as the industry faces a slump. Some North coast ports report effects as employers press wage reductions to match market conditions.
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
Tyne
North Ane
Charles Emory Smith Buried in Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith former postmaster general diplomat and editor of the Philadelphia Press was buried at noon in Philadelphia. Honorary pallbearers included Postmaster General George L. Von Meyer acting for President Roosevelt Senator Knox former Attorney General John W Giggs former Postmaster General John Wanamaker William Potter former U S minister to Italy Samuel R Thayer Charles A Peabody F W Ayer J Wesley Miller Benjamin G Wells and Samuel V Wells of The Press.
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Paland
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
George L. von Meyer
Roosevelt
United States
Knox
John W Giggs
John Wanamaker
William Potter
Italy
Samuel+ R Thayer
Charles A. Peabody
New York
McConnell Vital Force Cures Highlight Local Testimony
Miss Teagle, long troubled by indigestion, reports rapid improvement after visiting the McConnell Institute at 1116 F Street NW. The advertorial piece promotes self cure via vital force and electric stimulation, claiming anyone can increase vitality and cure chronic ills without drugs or equipment. It cites changes at 11 pm and 4 pm and offers mail instruction.
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McConnell
F Street
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