Harding 15 Named Third Ballot Decisive
Garfield and Thompson decline to have their names placed. Ohio Republicans at Columbus name Warren G Harding for governor with Francis W. Treadway and Granville Wooley Moony in key rolls. Hamilton County shifts to Harding as Cox yields, Brown fades, Longworth gains momentum, and a unanimous ticket is declared.
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Taft Praises Harding and Declines Garfield Opposition
President Taft lauds Harding as strongest Ohio candidate and clarifies he never opposed Garfield. Wireless news from Biddeford Pool, Me shows Taft’s course at sea amid Ohio convention buzz. He plans a Beverly statement after reviewing platform. notes Harding predicted success.
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Railway Coup Sequel in Wall Street Slump Feared
A British Canadian syndicate led by Dr Pearson transferred major railroad securities to Kuhn Loeb Co and a New York syndicate, aiming to unite rail lines from Atlantic to Pacific with $484 million capitalization. The move forced a stock slump as holdings in Rock Island Lehigh Valley Wabash and related lines were reorganized under new financiers.
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Ohio campaigner Harding seizes nomination amid party shifts
Evening Star notes Marion resident and former lieutenant governor of Ohio under Herrick as a noted campaign orator. Once a devoted follower of Senator Foraker, he has lately stood apart from factions. He has been mentioned for governor multiple times, finally winning the nomination as the party's choice.
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Myron T. Herrick
J. B. Foraker
Harding
Tong War at Beach Feared in Atlantic City
Federal officers raided Charley Jung at 121 North Carolina Avenue and seized a large cache of smuggled opium. Jung was arrested while Wah Kee, mayor of Atlantic City's Chinatown, provided information. Officials warn of a potential long war between rival organizations led by Jung and Wah Kee.
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Washington Post
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Queen Wilhelmina invests in Alabama coal mines forming Cullman Coal and Coke
Special to The Washington Post from Cullman Alabama July 27 Queen Wilhelmina of Holland has invested about 700000 in coal mines in this section and agents plan further investments A Cullman Coal and Coke Company with 2000000 capital has been formed with the queen owning nearly half the stock The bulk of mined coal will be shipped to Holland from Mobile The queen was led to invest by a relative visiting Cullman and the surrounding area is described as settled by Butch and Germans
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Eveline Kellogg 99th Birthday Celebrated in Connecticut
Mrs Eveline Kellogg born of William Merritt revolutionary soldier marked her ninety ninth birthday at her niece’s home in New Hartford New Haven July 27. She greeted many visitors and appeared healthy mentally and physically and may outlive her mother who died at 101. She read the newspapers without glasses knits, and recalls seeing Halley’s Comet 75 years apart.
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Eveline Kellogg
Washington Post
Winsted
Conn
William Merrett
Riley M. Olmstead, Jr
New Hartford
Boy of Seven a Fire Hero
In Yonkers a seven year old boy named Gerald McMinn saved 15 month old Anna Thomas from a bonfire. The baby fell into flames as a gust tipped her go cart, and McMinn pulled her clear and smothered the fire with his hands. She was burned on the hands arms and face but expected to recover.
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Washington Post
New York
Anna Thomas
Yonkers
Gerald McMinn
Wireless saves passengers on burning steamer Haullaga
A wireless message from the Haullaga’s sister ship Uecayalt saved the passengers and most of the crew after the Haullaga, which sailed July 21 from this port, burned off the northern coast of Peru. Three seamen perished. no passengers were lost. The Uecayalt picked up the survivors and transferred them to safety.
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Washington Post
Panama
Peruvian Steamship Company
Haullaga
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Uecayalt
Diplomat on a wild ride to greet Italian guest in Boston
Marchese Paola Di Montagiari acting Italian ambassador met Donna Anna Maria Strozzi of Florence in Boston after hiring a special engine to outrun a New York express. He and his wife rode in the cab with the engine crew then raced by taxi to North Station and back to the summer embassy.
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United States
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Express
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Italy
Laura Jean Libby Makes Acting Debut in New York Roof Garden
New York actress Laura Jean Libby born 1862 in Brooklyn, debuting on stage next Monday in a roof garden. She is known for novels including When His Love Grew Cold and Lovers Once But Strangers Now. Private life name Mrs Eyan Mater Stilwell. Travel note mentions a Pen Mar to Baltimore and Ohio return trip on July 30 with a 7:15 am departure.
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Laura Jean Libby
Libby
Eyan Mater Stilwell
Brooklyn
Wilder Near Death in Atlantic City
L P Wilder, noted humorist, is believed dying tonight from acute indigestion in Atlantic City New Jersey after a three week illness. Two doctors labor as Mrs Wilder also falls ill from worry and care.
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Atlantic City
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Horse Grabs Him By Ear In Fatal Orb? No
Palmer Massachusetts July 27 John H Mc Donald veterinarian in battle with horse today. He seized the animal s forefoot, and the horse shook him biting his left ear and tearing away a portion. His condition is listed as serious.
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Snake in hair rat serpent bites woman at work
Miss Mary Wood, a Richmond department store clerk, suffered repeated moccasin bites after a snake nested in her hair rat resting in a hammock. The reptile dropped from the rat when the mother combed the hair. She remains seriously ill but is expected to recover.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Mary Wood
West End
Miss Wood
Duelist Wounded in Tongue in Madrid Saber Duel
A fierce saber duel on the Carretera de Carabanchel between Abelardo Fernandez Arias and Rafael Esbry left Esbry wounded three times, including a hit to the tongue. The clash was reported by a Special Cable from Madrid dated July 27.
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Carrettera de Carabanchel
Senores
Abelardo Fernandez Arias
Rafael Esbry
Senor Esbry
Cuban Rebel Camp Taken in El Caney Uprising
Gen Minuet’s camp near El Caney is surprised and captured by rural guards under Lieut Carrillo. One insurgent killed, Minuet and two others captured, rest fled. Prisoners sent to Santiago for trial on armed rebellion charges. Another armed party believed active in the field.
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Coast survey steamer Bache accused of private yacht use
A Senate Commerce brief accuses the coast and geodetic survey steamer Bache of idle harbour time and private entertainment for officers families, alleging $234,924 lost in idle days and $347,922 in repairs. Superintendent Dr. O H Tittmann denies the charges as malicious and insists the vessel was not used for pleasure.
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Pacific
Big financier in jail convicted as an embezzler
Paris reports Henril Rochette, famed French financier, found guilty of embezzlement. Sentenced to two years’ imprisonment and a 500 franc fine. Prolonged affair sparked interpellations in the chamber about possible ministerial connections. Rochette denied guilt, claimed government influence, while creditors moved to bankrupt his main vehicle, Credit Miner.
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Harding Nominated at Columbus and Taft Praises Ohio Nominee
Column highlights political maneuvers with Harding nominated in Columbus, Taft praising the Ohio choice, and a broad slate of national and local political items. It notes a major railway development, a coast survey critique, a financier jailed, and societal notes including elopement stories and a new GU vice president.
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Giri
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Tsociety
Manassas
Fireman Killed In Roof Blaze At Wylie Court
Stewart K Rosenberger of No. 10 Engine Company died at Casualty Hospital at 9 30 after a fall from a roof during a barn fire at 19 Wylie Court Northeast. Firemen fought from the roof after a chimney backblast knocked him over the edge. The barn, horse, and hay suffered damage, and a boyish arson by matches is cited as likely cause. Rosenberger, about 7 years old? is recorded as a popular two year veteran. the report notes his Washington marriage and absence of children.
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King George Goes to Sea Aboard Dreadnought
The combined fleets have gone to sea with the king aboard the Dreadnought. Admiral May’s ship accompanies the voyage as His Majesty witnesses naval maneuvers about 25 miles offshore.
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Alispice Case Ends in Tragic Fatality
A sensational and confusing report from Lees Summit describes the death of a child after accidental exposure to a spice product. The incident involves the infant of Mrs Fred W., youngest child of Mém inhalation of a substance known as alispice. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but authorities mention a can mishandled by a sibling. The incident appears linked to a Metropolitan Bank in the District context.
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