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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1904

Page

3

Taggart Joins Democrats as Indiana In Campaign Battle

Indiana political scene heats as Thomas Taggart, Indianapolis, chosen Democratic National Committee chair, signals strong Indiana role in 1904 campaign. Republicans anticipate tight race with Fairbanks on ticket and Bryan influence, stressing labor and black votes along with normal GOP strength. Raleigh and state figures prepare mass meetings and cross-state speaker tactics.

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Political Uproar Shapes New York and New Jersey Gubernatorial Nominations

The piece surveys Democratic and Republican maneuvering across New York and New Jersey. It notes Parker's influence, Murphy and McClellan tensions, and talks of Gold Democrats shifting allegiances. It details past fundraising notes from 1888 campaigns and current hopes for party unity before the upcoming state races.

Roosevelt Campaign News From President's Quiet Day

Rumors and political talk frame a quiet day as President Roosevelt prepares for his Chicago nomination. Guests include Gov Crane and Douglass Robin of New York. Plans call for Roosevelt boys to travel to the St Louis Exposition with the president, while Mrs Roosevelt stays at the White House.

New Jersa Texas New Jersey Pennsylvania Roosevelt Douglass Robin Ork Begamore Hil W. Murray Crane Mas ‘Machusetta New’ York Massachusetts Gov Crane Chicago Associated Press Loeb Gustnest Rousavelt St. Louis Exposition

Notifications in 1900 Nominating McKinley and Roosevelt

Four years earlier McKinley received formal nomination notices on July 12 at his Canton home, speech 1 200 words by Senator Lodge. Roosevelt was notified the same day at Oyster Bay, with a 600 word speech by Senator Wolcott and a shorter Roosevelt reply. McKinley’s formal acceptance letter, dated September at the Executive Mansion, ran 23 pages and over 10 000 words. Roosevelt’s September 15 acceptance from Oyster Bay was about one third as long, under 4 000 words.

Leeder Murphy Duflen Simon Hila New ‘York Judge Parker Léeitatis Whitedone McClellan J. McCillan New York Grante Yance Parker Murphy Republican Organe New York State Parker Grote Executive Committee Supreme Bench John O'Brien Croton Aqueduct Democratic State Central Committees David B. Hill William L.muller Wimnira O'Brien John C. Keenan Canada Hill Muller O’brien Clark Campsigh Hudson County Jersey City Charles Bleck Smith Budson County Alvah A. Clerk Lebanon New Jersey Hudson Robert Davis St. Louis Davis Black William McHinley Bias Canton Senator Lodge Philadelphia McKinley Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt Itis Senator Wolcott Roosevelt Executive Mansion McKinsey

Swindle of Mrs Roosevelt Under Charity Probe

Pittsburgh charity department investigates an attempt to swindle Mrs Roosevelt out of 850 dollars. A young woman claimed surgery costs for a child to gain sympathy, but her name is withheld due to family respectability. The secretary William Loeb Jr asked for the charity inquiry.

Roosevelt Preai+dent Pitteburg Charity Department

National Republican Convention Calls for Indianapolis Visit

A Republican League call states the National Convention will be held in Indianapolis on October 5. Philadelphia GOP leader Hampton pore addresses the need for party unity and discipline, urging adherence to party rules and executive committee decisions while outlining new regional league structures and club membership across the United States.

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Public figure faces privacy suit over camera rights

Abigail Robertson accuses Alton B Parker supporters of press intrusion after a campaign visit. She argues the court decision on privacy rights limits photographers from capturing her image and asserts the public interest in Parker's campaign does not override individual rights.

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Betting on the Presidential Result Quiet on Broad Street

East Side bettors expect a surge in wagering after letters of acceptance from Parker and Roosevelt. Brokers report little action now as odds run six to ten for Parker men and ten to seven for Roosevelt men, with money accumulating on both sides and bets likely to rise in the coming days.

East Side Odda New York HH. Brooks Slection Beté Roosevelt Parker

Building and Loan Growth At United States League Meet

July 3 Sault Ste Marie Mich The annual convention of the United States League of Building and Loan Associations opened here. Mayor Jeman J. Tdpnett delivered the opening address and President Clarence of Philadelphia spoke as reports by officers noted growing popularity of the building and loan system locally and internationally.

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Parker Campaign Officers Election At Democratic National Meet

The Democratic National Committee selected Woodson as secretary and Walsh as assistant secretary while naming Edward Sefton for DC assistant. An executive and finance committee were formed with flexibility to add members and a treasurer role for the committee was approved. Judge Parker met publishers and Ulster County Democrats as preparations began for his Rosemount acceptance speech and August 10 ceremonies.

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Local Court Draws Attention Amid Sparse Political Debate

A fragmented report notes a small crowd around a courthouse to day as Allan, Bic Parker, and judge Tully engage in a minor political dispute. No major candidates or clear positions are shown in the readable text.

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Breese Denied Authority to Sign Rollins Notes at Trial

In Charlotte July 26 William Breese faced cross examination in U S District Court over his bank dealings with First National Bank of Asheville. He claimed he did not know about outstanding obligations and could not recall several details. The case centered on forged signatures attributed to Major W W Rollins and Breese’s handling of notes and overdrafts, with Rollins denying Breese’s authority to sign his name.

Bréese Breese Rollins Major W. W. Rollins Asheville Major Rollins Mars Bolton Major Breese Tim Hardtess Joweljera Mf Ag Trek Petora

Suit to Block Sale of City Electric Plant in Alexandria

Alexandria council meeting yields no action on halting sale talks. Councilman Frank C. Spinks Jr via attorney Brent secures injunction against Mayor Simpson and the city to stop disposing of the electric light and power plant while arguing state law requires an inviting ordinance and sole control rests with the people. The case returns August 1 as city boards consider bids and related municipal matters.

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Board delays gate action at Henry and Oronoco Streets

Discussion over maintenance of a gate at the Henry and Oronoco Street intersection ends with postponement to allow railway counsel to appear before the committee. A license relief for local firemen’s August event at the fairgrounds passes, and council adjourns to the fourth Tuesday in August.

Henry Oronoco P. C. Club Het Presbyterian Church Alexandria County Ralph Balwin Claredon Ballston Presbyterian Church

Half Million Life Policy Paid by Mutual Life

New York on July 4 reports the Mutual Life Insurance Company paid heirs of Charles Netcher of Chicago a half million dollars under a policy issued last November. Netcher died suddenly June 2 after an appendectomy. The policy was the largest held by a Chicago citizen and was reinsured for over half the amount. Last year the Mutual Life paid its policyholders over 33.

Mutual Charles Netcher New York Mutual Life Chicago Netcher

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