Hughes and Taft factions vie for New York delegates
In New York a bitter fight over four at large delegates to Chicago looms as Hughes and Taft camps battle for influence. The Hughes State League pursues loyal Hughes men while the Roosevelt Taft wing counters with anti-Hughes picks. Odell’s tactics gain credit as factional tensions shift from specialists to party control.
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Hughes Ifang
New York
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Taft and Eastern votes in New York split by last night’s moves
New York observers report Taft’s stumble as New York delegates move toward different blocs. Proctor notes Massachusetts and Vermont lean toward other candidates, while New England states and Wisconsin push to redraw Taft’s support. The volatile alignment threatens Taft’s first ballot strength as rival blocs seek momentum.
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Taft
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Redfield Proctor
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Proctor
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Dines Teer Yeak
Massachusetts
Murray Clare
Thisrawal
Pwker
Jetes
Hughes Quizzed by Labor Over Pay and Duties
A scrambled report describes Hughes facing parliamentary inquiry over labor obligations and duties. The piece notes questions about pay, responsibilities, and compliance, citing unnamed officials and a formal board evaluation.
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Hughes
LABOR
Yale Alumni Notes and Political Changes Mentioned
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses Yale alumni and political shifts, noting candidates and judges, a governor’s sacrifice in public life, and a planned appearance by Secretary Fat t at the Board of Trade banquet on April 3. The text references state and federal positions, with limited readable names and dates.
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Taft
Yale
Tayal Loan
New Jarshy
Rome
United States
Tomet
Indivial
Cou
Cohmbes Onla
Dan
Fatt
Board of ‘Trade
Cannon's Candidacy Wins Broad Illinois Support
Special to The Washington Fest Springfield Ill January 24 Illinois Republicans back Speaker Joguah Cannon for President with strong informal endorsements across counties and state conventions. Voters praise his unintentional democracy and legislative skill, favor his close range speaking style, and view him as a steady tariff mind who could carry the state in the presidential race.
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Ill
Nols Republicana
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Cannon
Illinois
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la. Follette
Wisconsin
Simola
Chicago
Republicana
Cannona
Lita
Democratic Party
Uncle Joe
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Grip Remedy
A testimonial from W Royalty of Leather's Store Wy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for grip symptoms. He claims his wife recovered after using the medicine, noting catarrh and weakness prior to treatment. The ad cites a price of one dollar per hundred doses and promotes widespread availability.
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Hood
Taft Opposes Roosevelt Aide Cannon In New York Rally
Washington dispatch reports Nathan Frank notes the possibility of a Taft defeat if New York’s vote tips toward Governor Hughes or Speaker Cannon. Cannon's strength grows among voters across parties in the eighteenth district, with labor impact noted and strategic implications for the Republican convention.
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Congress
St. Louis
Washington
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United States
Stone
Missouri
Cannon
Frank
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Philippines
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Ciites
Alrec
Matt
Varrows
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Evtry Hamlet
Ciay
Kentucky
Joseph W. Folk
W. J. Stone
Sieo
Taft Split Deepens in New York as Hughes Camp Gains
Former dissenters urge Taft action while rushing to Hughes camp. Parsons spokesman says his chief will stay with Hughes Taft faction. Talks of a governor as vice president surface amid party tensions.
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Hughes
Parsons
Taft
Beckham or Bradley faces stalemate in Kentucky senate race
In Frankfort on a long stalemate day, Senatorial ballots drag with Beckham three votes shy and Bradley five, while six anti Beckham Democrats hold balance of power. They could choose Bradley or Beckham, but no other candidate seems likely. A new ballot is set for Monday.
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Frankfort
Deadiook
Beckham
Bradley
Bryan Confidences Stir Denver Nomination Talks
Washington rumors swirl as William Jennings Bryan arrives to confer with senators and representatives about the Democratic presidential bid. Friends urge steering clear of a third nomination while eastern wing pressures loom. Also noted are visits by William Sheehan of New York and possible plans by James Smith Jr. of New Jersey, amid party strategizing ahead of Denver.
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Washington
House
Bryan
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Nebraska
Denver
Tr3an
House of Representatives
Leara Washington
Cuaries & Murphy
Sheehan
New Willard
New York
Benator Smith
Arlington
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Judge Parker
Dieputch
Willam F. Sheehan
James Smith
New Jersey
Bryan on His Way Here and Political Talk in Atlanta
William Jennings Bryan, in Atlanta with Judson Harmon, said he is drafted for the Democratic nomination and will not withdraw. He praised the Democrats’ current outlook, avoided commenting on Taft or Hughes, and said he has heard nothing official about a move to nominate another candidate. He declined to discuss Judge Parker’s charge, noting he has not read the statement.
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Republican National
New York
Providence
Charles Warren Maibanks
Benjamin Odell
Danville
Benny Odell
Odell
Mr. Fairbank
Hughes
Taft
Gov. Hales
Cov
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View
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Tinghes
Parsons
Atlanta
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Mr. Bryan
Judson Darmon
Ohio
Washington
Young Men's Democratic League
Democratic Party
Guardian of the
Alton B. Parker
Judge Parker
Weather Conditions From U S Capt of Agriculture Report
The January weather bulletin reports the Basten storm moving into the Atlantic after widespread snow in the Lower Lakes Middle Atlantic and New England. Heavy snowfall in Southern New England New York and Eastern Pennsylvania with fair conditions westward to the Rockies. Cold in the Atlantic region. warmer inland with low pressure. Local snows likely Saturday in the Northern Upper Lakes and Lower Lakes with unsettled conditions Ohio Valley and parts of Utah Western Colorado and northern New Mexico. Winds shift offshore Atlantic coastal areas and the Grand Banks show warmer Sunday.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
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Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlante Sirtus
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Rocky Mountains
Upper Lake Region
Lower Lakes
Ohio Valley
Utah
Cotareco
New Mexico
Arhecon
Plee
Middle Atlantic
Staten
New Eugland
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
West Gulf
Lake Michigan
Harapson
Grand’ Banks
Religious notices from Shiloh and other churches in Latrest area
A cluttered church page lists Shiloh Baptist Church Latrest offerings with prayer meetings at 9 30 am Sunday school led by John A Miles, sermons by Rev Dr Powell Richmond and Rev T M Hare, all welcomes. Congregational First Congregational Church at Tenth and G features sermons from Rev Samuel H Woodrow and Justice David Brewer, plus musical items. New Church at Sixteenth and Corcoran preaches by Rev Julian Smyth with Swedenborg lectures. Unitarian All Souls Church on Folr Trentil hosts morning and evening services and a sermon by Pastor Tom Young, plus a four part series. Christian Science First Church, Scientist, Fifteenth and A streets NW, with services, Sunday school and readings in Colorado Building. Evangelical Christian Science Church on Hite Fell offers lectures by Thokop Aiver Sabin and Bertha Teller with singing. Oriental Philosophy Cantor at 1443 Q Street presents lectures on astral plane and color thought, plus library of works. Healing by Mental Suggestion: Mrs Seaton to speak at 4 pm Sunday at Seventeenth Street offices, with patient treatment and questions. Young Women's Christian Association hosts vesper service at Twelfth and F Streets NW at 4 o'clock, led by Mary Lat mura.
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Latrest
Seventeenth Northwest
J. Milton Waldron
Peating
John A Miles
Paraca Clase
Powel Richmond
T. M
W. Bischop
New Church
Sixteenth
Corcoran Atreste
Julian K Smyth
New York
Gitz
Swedenborg
Surth
Swrodenborg
Hebar Newton AU
ALL Souls’ Church
Corner
Folr Trentil
L Pirenty
Pierce
Stade
Tom
Young People's Religious Union
Christian Science
Church OF
Chiist
AML
Colorado
Evangelical Christian Science
Cherch
Misa Bertha ‘Teller
Pyck— Acing
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Q Street
Wedunday
Seaton
Ot Street
THE
Young Women's Christian Association
Young Women's
Chris Thm Association
Ims
Mary Latmura
Sao Chow
China
Bryce to Visit Ottawa for Canada Talks
British Ambassador Bryce travels to Ottawa to consult with Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Canadian officials on U S Britain negotiations over Great Lakes waters fisheries boundaries and related issues. A treaty may be signed and sent to the Senate after his return to Washington.
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Ottawa
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Great Lakes
Wiltrut Laurier
Oven
Antil
Senate
Kryce
Law Students Banquet Marks Twelfth Anniversary
Washington College of Law will host its annual banquet at Rauacher's on February to celebrate the school’s twelfth anniversary. Speakers include Prof. Wey from the Department of Agriculture and Nathaniel Wilson, president of the District Bar Association. Arrangements are in charge of the close of 1909.
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Washington College of Law
Rauacher’s
Prof. Wey
Department of Agriculture
Nathaniel Wilson
District Bar Association
Cumulative Trust Estate For Your Son or Daughter
For your son or daughter a cumulative trust estate offers advantages for education or special purposes. Particulars upon application. Northwest Corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue, Charles J. Bell, President.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
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