New York War Over Scuttlers and Roosevelt Plan
Washington dispatch reports a New York Republican power struggle pitting Hughes supporters against Roosevelt factions. Taft forces seek to control delegates and the state committee as Woodruff and Parsons clash over leadership and reorganization plans. Brackett, as Hughes ally, denounces surrender to the Roosevelts and calls for vigilant party discipline amid looming Chicago convention maneuvers.
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Washington
Taft
Parsons
New York County
Nw York
Berthy
Friends
Gov. Hughes
Roosevelt
Uncheon State Committee
Taft ‘Press
Tor
White House
Wood- 17
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Hughes
Wilana Alks
Chicago
Roose
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Woodruff
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Hendricks
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Seth Low
Guy Jack
Senator Brackett
Jerek Co Stevens
George Aldridge
Lom Wick
New York
Tornal Qalialion
Hragkett
Tlughey State League
Friends of the 14S
Brackett
Lendary
Oman
Rothes Parsons
Andre
Arnold
Revolution Plot Reported in County Committee Fight
The article notes an attempted show of nonlocal control by opponents of Gov Hughes within the county committee. It claims a push to portray Hughes enemies as controlling his New York boom. Saxe counters, pledging to oppose Parsons and resist giving him a confidence vote for every error, arguing it is unnecessary now after the three month old fusion with Hearst.
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Treard
Stue Committee
Staizition
Chicago
Woodruff
State Committee
Woodraft
Lnty Committee
New York
Saxe
Sovrmors
Chawny Parsons
Mack
Wsernur
Hughes
Sike
Pittsburgh
Waita Sllumina
Yia Proassivanta Railroad
New Lain
Washington
Bor
Parsons
Hearst
Henry Clews Endorses Roosevelt Policy At Chamber Talk
Cleveland January 28 Henry Clews New York banker told the chamber of commerce Roosevelt policies benefited the nation he praised Roosevelt as honest and supported currency reform aligned with Aldrich. He declined to name banker endorsements but hinted his son in law Herbert Parsons would back Hughes, while predicting Taft will win the Republican nomination.
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Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Clews
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Clews
Hughes
Taft
Herbert E Parsona
Mr. Clewn
Lovers Die in Duel Over Absent Wedding Day
A tale from Italy and America unfolds as a young man, angered by a refusal to name a wedding date, pursues his beloved who flees. She stabs him in self defense, he fatally shoots her. both deaths mark a double tragedy amid jealous desire and thwarted plans.
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Falking
Lovers Die in Double Fatality at Ambridge
In Ambridge near Pittsburgh two young lovers Mary Capziani aged 18 and Dominic Polcina 22 die after a quarrel. Polcina allegedly jealous breaks into Capziani’s room, a struggle ensues, and he mortally wounds her with a knife then shoots himself. Capziani collapses as Polcina dies, while others tend to the scene and plan funeral arrangements.
Ackley in Utica Jail After Fake Death Report
Charles J. Ackley circulates a false death notice for Lena Simmons Ackley wife of Charles. He solicits loans claiming funeral expenses while his wife contends she is alive in Troy. The deception triggers prayer service notices, sympathy letters, and a public denouncement.
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Spscini
Washington Post
Utica
N, Y
Ita
Charles J. Ackley
Algo
Ackley
Troy
Lena v. Simmons
Joan
Allen
Millionaire Lemp seeks custody of son in habeas corpus
William J Lemp Jr son of brewer and millionaire files habeas corpus in St Louis Court of Appeals to gain possession of his seven year old son The judge orders Mrs Lemp to produce the child in court on February 4 Mrs Lemp formerly Miss Lillian Handlan daughter of A H Handlan a wealthy manufacturer The couple separated October 13 1906
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William J. Lemp, Jr
St. Louis
Hfe
William J. Lemp
Father Dies for His Son Saving Boy in Train Tragedy
John Gladys a machinist in New York died after pushing his eleven year old son from a moving Staten Island Railway engine path. He slipped on the track and was crushed, saving the boy who survived. The incident occurred near Great Kills Staten Island while the pair walked along the tracks.
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New York
John Gladys
Great Kills
Staten Island
Staten Island Rapid Transit Company
Gladys
Osler Twins Mark Sixtieth Birthday With Dark Prank
In Albion Michigan Delos Fall a senior Albion College professor and Dewitt Fall of Jackson plan a joint house party for their sixtieth birthday. They invited Dr William Adler who replied with regrets. Osler sent each brother a bottle of chloroform as a noted joke.
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Washington Vest
Albion
Mich
Jan
Delos
Albion College
Dewitt Fall
Jackson
William Adler
Osler
Gates Swears Off Taxes Claiming Texas Residence
John W. Gates told tax commissioners his legal residence is in Texas and that he rents Plaza Hotel rooms for 60 000 a year. He asserts his furnishings are worth only 1000, and under the Saxe law will owe tax on 1400 worth of personal belongings, despite an assessed net worth of 250 000.
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Texas
Spegsat
Washington
New York
John W. Gates
Plaza Hotel
Tragic 12 year old kills sister in Egypt
In Rochester New York on January 28 a twelve year old boy named William McBride from Egypt used a belt pistol shotgun loaded with buckshot to blow the head of his four year old sister Viola while their mother was away. The child was left strapped in a high chair.
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Rochester
New Y
Wiliam McBride
Egypt
Here
Viole
Haanen
Private bids rise for Jamestown Exposition site
Norfolk January 28 report says private parties offered 500000 for the Jamestown Exposition site and buildings, excluding state and other private structures. Receivers declined the offer, with strong hopes of disposing of the property to the government at a much better price.
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Washington
Norfolk
Johns Hopkins Pres Offered Roosevelt Panel Post
President Ira Fremaen of Johns Hopkins University has been invited by President Roosevelt to head a panel of scientists to advise on enforcing the pure food and drug law. President Remsen says the matter is not yet settled and he will not discuss it further until it is.
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Baltimore
Ira Fremaen
Johns Hopkins University
Roosevelt
Remsen
Violin for King Edward of Magland Completed in BECO
Archbold the violin maker in BECO completes a curly maple instrument destined for King Edward of Magland. The wood came from an ancient tree once owned by the Duke of Hent, and the piece is described as a royal gift or possession.
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Brockton
Mass
Edward of Magland
Archbold
Beco
Duke of
Ouida Brother Claim Shocks Italian Funeral Crowd
An American visitor at Ouida's Lucca grave claims the novelist was her brother by marriage, recounting that Col George R Guddth, a Confederate veteran and husband, told her Ouida was born in America and raised by a guardian woman. The tale notes Ouida’s father’s financial weakness and resemblance to the husband.
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Washington Post
Florence
Ouida
Lucca
Col
George Roy Guddoth
Oulda
England
America
Italy
Oulde
Bryan Goes Bold in Capitol Chase for Withdrawal
William Jennings Bryan lingered in Washington seeking a committee to advise withdrawal to unify the Democrats in 1908. He searched House corridors, spoke with Senators Bailey and Teller, and pressed Treasury note plans while denying a push for any specific legislation.
Second Newlands Dinner Hosts Democratic Senators
A second Newlands Dinner was held with Senators McEnery McLauren Hill Money Overman Paynter Rayner Simmons Stone Taliaferro Taylor Teller absent due to health. Bryan left for Roanoke to visit his daughter and will return to argue for the Belmont bill. Republicans seek to keep Bryan from victory by dispersing state support.
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Newlands
McEnery
McLauren
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Money
Overman
Paynter
Raynedr
Simmons
Stone
Taliaferro
Taylor
Deniel
Bryan
Des Moines Cruiser Battles Storm Off Nantucket Shoals
The US Navy cruiser Des Moines fought a brutal three day storm after leaving New York for a search mission. Commander T M Potts stayed on the bridge as blizzard conditions and heavy seas spun the ship off course toward Nantucket Shoals, with snow blanketing the deck and seas washing into the captain's cabin.
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Des Moines
Newport
R. L
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
T. M. Potts
Balloon Launch Ends Dramatically in Canton
In Canton on January 28 the Ohio balloon with Lieut. Frank P. Lahm and two passengers faced two near disasters during inflation and ascent. Lahm and crew crawled under folds to untie a stubborn valve rope but were trapped in a gas pocket. Lahm was dragged out and revived. The craft then snagged a line and a cutter freed the balloon, leaving the anchor behind as the balloon rose to about 1000 feet and disappeared northeast.
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Canton
Ohio
Frank P. Lahm
Johnn G Obermier
Herbert W. Alden
Aero Club of
Youngstown
Lieut. Lahm
Oliver Stubley
Herbert W Alden
Albert Schoenberg
Lahm
Iineman
Speratora
Hawaii fortified by four naval stations at Pearl Harbor
Delegate Kalanianaole urged the United States erect four naval stations at Pearl Harbor to defend the Hawaiian Islands and make Hawaii a Gibraltar of the Pacific. He presented maps showing Pearl Harbor’s strategic position and cited historical support from Daniel Webster and Captain Mahan. He endorsed a Pearl Harbor base with submarines to deter attacks and maintain Pacific mastery.
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Pearl Harbor
Big Gry
Hawaiian Islands
Hawai
Pacific
House Committee On Naval
Kalanianaole
Daniel Webster
United States
Hawaii
Capt Mahan
Big Fire Ravages Kansas City Packing Plant
A massive blaze destroyed part of the packing plant of Naldon Morris & Co in Kansas City Kansas. The fire began in the canning department on the second floor and damaged one of the twin buildings along the Kaw River. Estimated losses reach $500,000.
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Ves Sories
Naldon Morris & Co
Kaw River
Kansas City
Kans
Limited Second Edition copies of The Sunday Post remain
Only a few copies of the Second Edition are available for immediate purchase. This issue includes Educational Contest Pictures No 1 and 2 and Illustration No 5. Call at once to secure a copy before they are gone.
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Sunday Post
Mount Harmony Farm Owner Attacked by Suspected Robber
In Mount Harmony Maryland Mary Buggy a 45 year old farm owner was attacked last night by a man identified as John Hadden a colored laborer who had been employed on her farm. He entered her room with a pistol and ax threatened to kill her then robbed her of a check and fled. A mob rumor and heightened tensions followed as a suspect was arrested near Prince Frederick town and the case moved toward Mount Harmony for identification.
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Prince Fredericktown
Washington Post
John Hadden
Mary Buggy
Lower Marlboro
Hadden
W. H. Robinson
Barstow
Washington
Robinson
Baltimore
Virginia
Admiral Baird
Board of Education
Senator Carter
Baird
Man Dies Saving Train Crew in North Carolina Incident
Marion North Carolina Jap-2d Wesley Jarrett railway section man sacrificed his life to save east bound passenger train No 11 and its 200 passengers when a large jack on the track jammed. He freed the jack and threw himself clear but was crushed by the wheels as the engine passed. The event occurred near Union Park Street and Back Bay districts with Cardinal Gibbons attending a luncheon funeral.
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Washington Post
Marion
N C
Wesley Jarrett
Jarrett
Southern Railway
Noli
Sev Guild
Cardinal Gibbons
No. 11
Union Park Street
Phn
Back Bay
Patterson
Pius X
Willem IT O'Connell
Boston
Man Nearly Cuts Hand Off in Port Chester
Special to The Washington Post from Port Chester New York Jam 23. Rainaford Farries a well known resident went to his cellar laid his right hand on a block and struck it with a hatchet nearly severing it. He is in a hospital. Years ago he fought with his father and struck him. He grew morose and studied the Bible. He has attempted further harm but was restrained. Physicians say he suffers religious mania.
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Washington Post
Portchester
Rainaford Farries
Ferriss
Both Claiming Louisiana Governor Nomination
Early returns show Democratic primaries ending with both candidates claiming victory. Lieutenant Governor Sanders carried New Orleans by a large margin while Wilkerson backers say northern Louisiana votes balance the state. The day was marked by the death of Mrs J B Wikerson, mother of Mr Wilkerson, who lived in New Orleans.
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Wilkinson
New Orleans
Fitate
J. ¥. Sanders
Theodore
Wilkerson
Mr. Wilkerson
J. B. Wikerson
New Orleana
Decline of Religion: Cardinal Gibbons Critiques Modern Statesmen
In a Washington Post interview Cardinal Gibbons argues Americans have declined in religious regard compared with fifty to sixty years ago. He cites Daniel Webster’s numerous Scripture quotations as evidence of past respect for the Word of God and blames modern public schooling for the erosion. He says the Catholic Church seeks to indoctrinate reverence for religion.
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United States
Webster
Washington Post
Boston
Cardinal Gibbons
America
Ateertea
Daniel Webster
Boyertown Fire Inquiry Opens Into Opera House Tragedy
At the opening session of a inquest in Boyertown Pennsylvania investigators hear hints of graft and neglect linked to the January 12 collapse of Rhoads Opera House where 46 people died. Testimony alleges misused calcium chloride, minimal operator training, and claimed inspections while revealing blocked aisles and insufficient fire escapes. The building owner contractor and lessee defend compliance and point to supposed factory oversight.
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Rhoads
Opera House
Harry Fisher
Thomas 4
HE. C. Mauger
Pottstown
Mauger
Senator's Son Weds In Cincinnati Home Ceremony
Miss Mary Kenna daughter of former United States Senator John B Kenna and Blaine Elking daughter and son of Senator Stephen B Elking were married at the Wheeler home in Cincinnati this evening. Sloan's offers Persian rugs and mahogany furniture for sale today at 11 am and 3 pm with rooms comfortable and seats provided.
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Mary Kenna
Cincinnati
United States
John B. Kenna
West Virginia
Blaine Eling
Stephen B. Elking
J. C. Wheeler
Sloan’s
Sloan's
Black Witch Aunt Winnie Burnett Dies at 96 in Paoll
Aunt Winnie Burnett known as the black witch of Orange County died today at age ninety six in Paoll. A former slave from the South she attracted notice after the war for predicting floods droughts and endemics. Hundreds believed in her divination and supported her occult powers for years seeking her favor.
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Washington Post
Paoll
Ind
Winnie Burnett
Orange County
Lawyers Aid Knickerbocker Trust Depositors
Twelve prominent New York lawyers joined to urge resumption of the Knickerbocker Trust Company and offered free advisory services to the depositors' committee. The receivers suggested liquidation of the National Bank of North America might aid the Knickerbocker process, with several named attorneys participating.
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New York
Washington Post
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Depositors’ Committee
Willam J. Wallace
Alton B. Parker
Thomas Thacher
Morgan J. O'Brien
B. Tracy
Francis Lynde Stetson
William N. Cohen
John B. Parsons
Congress debates abolishing the Washington board of education
The Dolliver bill to abolish the Washington board and appoint a director of education advances in Senate committees. Admiral George W. Baird, former board president, testifies that the board is a petty debating body and urges centralized control, while critics warn of district accountability and shifts to a single head.
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Little Debating Society
Washington
Dolliver
Board of Education
Washington Public Schools
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House
Burkett
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Dollver
George W. Baird
Senator Burkett
Admiral Baird
United States Commissioner of Education
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