Bennett Heads Ticket Littlepage Also Gets Place
Lewis Bennett of Lewis County was nominated for governor and Adam B Littlepage of Kanawha named for secretary of state. The convention adopted Jim Crow and disfranchisement planks amid heated debate, with Bennett lauded after roll calls and multiple speeches by candidates and supporters.
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Louis Bendett
Lewis County
Adam Ho Littlepage
Kanawha
I B Blsh
Summera County
Audinor—Oecar A
Jenkins
Wood Courts
Jere 4
Miller
Ot Ome County
Lin
Negrara
Lous Bennett
Thomas Foridges
Adam
Sandi
John Hake
Witte
Rigawna
Hot
Greenbriar
Tmn
Prestan
Freenbrier
Ogressmay
Aldi O
Bicholis
Pluie
Omma Hem Fm
Adam B
MrGraw
Littlepage
White
San Sickler
Tone
Thomas
Hodges
Guy Mac Co
Tne
Lee
fJacken Mo Helmick
Randeip
R @uey
Summers
Mossinda
McKinley
Mille
Uham Jo Hrtvan
Wood Culton J
Hall
McGraw
West Virgina
Bryan
Will canvass four states for Democratic drive
Rawln A Newman president of the District of Columbia Democratic Association outlined a campaign plan at a meeting last night. Speakers will go to Maryland West Virginia New Jersey and Delaware to organize Bryan and Kern clubs. Robert E Mattingly urged support for Democratic nominees and platform while denouncing the Republican party and the proxy of the present occupant of the executive mansion.
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Keeley
Certificate Nomination Aimed at Rep J A T Hulk
Des Moines reports the State executive council issues a certificate of nomination for Representative J A T Hulk as the Republican nominee in the Seventh district. In Norfolk, orders direct the new cruiser Montana to sail Sunday morning for a month of gun testing in southern waters starting soon.
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Capt. Hull
Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
J A T Hulk
Phig
Montana
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy
Simeae
Tariff League seeks data from producers for Congress
The American Protective Tariff League issued a bulletin urging producers to supply reliable information for the next Congress. It says committees need scientific cost data on production in foreign countries versus the United States. It asks all producers from agriculture to silk to aid in detailing American industry needs. Send information to the league’s national headquarters at 339 Broadway, New York.
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Congress
American Protective Tarif League
Ways and Means Committee
House
Finance Committee
Senate
Congressional
Laske
United States
League
Corps of Ex. Perce
Broadway
New York
Republicans to Ratify Taft Sherman Campaign Rally
Fletcher Maddox the newly appointed solicitor of internal revenue of the District will address Washington Republicans at their ratification celebration at Marshall Hall on August 15 Secretary Hitchcock of the national committee aims to secure a nationally important main speaker The DC League of Republicans held plans at the Raleigh to stage an old fashioned celebration with fireworks speeches and ample provisions The league lists 23 states represented and over 7 000 voters are expected to attend from the campaign headquarters Camp described the event as an episode of the campaign with speakers to preach the Republican gospel and a return to the good old fashioned style of celebration
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Fletcher Maddox
Internal Revenue
Washington
Marshall Hall
Hitchcock
National Committee
League of Republicans of the
District of Columbia
Raleigh
Taft
Sherman
League
Camp
Ready to Begin Campaign at New York Republican HQ
The New York headquarters of the Republican National Committee near Madison Square in the Metropolitan Building began moving furniture today and is expected to open next Monday. Chairman Frank H. Mitchock will oversee the setup as the campaign begins in New York.
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Republican
New York
Frank H. Mitchcock
Republican National Committee
Committee
Yowras
Metropolitan Building
Madison Square
Court of inquiry ordered over Maj Francis Fremont case
A court of inquiry is appointed by presidential direction to determine if injustice was done to Maj Francis Fremont of the Fifth Infantry stationed in Cuba. The hearing, set for August 2, will consider alleged mismanagement, with Brig Gen Thomas Barry designated to designate meeting place and a panel including Col Joseph Garrard, Maj Homer W Wheeter, and others from the Fifteenth Cavalry.
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Francis Premont
Fifth Infantry
Cuba
Sagua la Grande
Cardenas
Fremont
John Fremont
Eves
Joseph Garrard
Brands H Uachie
Homer W Wheeter
Fifteenth Cavalry
Lincoln A Andrews
Army of Cuban Pacification
Thomas Barry
Army of
Tremont
Sagua In Grande
Barry
Saguaja Grande
Regula
Examination for Customs Service Announcement
The United States civil service commission announces an examination to be held in this city on August 12 for first grade positions in the local customs service. No application will be accepted unless properly executed and filed with the secretary of the Fourth civil service district by 4:36 p.m. on August. Application blanks may be obtained at the commission's office.
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United States Civil Service Compinggion
Customs Service
Secretary of the Fourth Civil Service District
The
Commission
Taft Rest Period Campaign Notes Hot Springs Trip
Mr Taft returns to Hot Springs after Cincinnati and golf with Senator Bourne. A circulated Cincinnati story claiming he said a dollar or a quarter a day is enough for workers is denied as false. Taft will rest this month, speak to Valley folk mid August, and attend Virginia Bar meeting and White Sulphur Springs show without speeches. An early morning gunfire incident near Charleston, West Virginia caused a brief scare but was not aimed at Taft.
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Hot Springs
Fudge Tait
Cincinnati
Taft
Senator Bourne
Judge Taft
Unks
Independence Party
Chicago
Virginia Bar Association
Greenbrier Norse
White Sulphw Springs
Charleston
W. V
Hurricane 18 Delayed Visitor Arrival From Caribbean
The hurricane 18 event faces a delay as a visitor from the Caribbean is now expected to arrive later than planned. Authorities caution residents to remain alert and follow updated guidance amid the postponement.
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Carribean Falls
Temperatures Edge Up as Caribbean Storm Likely Reaches Coast
Yesterday's weather notes a hurricane expected to approach Washington from the Caribbean Sea. Forecast warns rain, increasing winds from the east to northeast, with clearing by Saturday. The day remained cool, with a peak of 88 degrees between 2 and 4 PM.
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Washington
Carrbbean Sea
Will of Benjamin Hart Challenged Over French Law Inheritance
Objections were filed in New York to admit Hart s will and five codicils. Isabell Lucehest Hart Guillemin, adopted daughter and wife of a French envoy counselor, argues New York law not applicable as Hart resided in Paris and French law should govern. She claims the divorce was never valid and seeks a share under French and New York law. The United States Trust Company asks probate of the will.
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New York
Benjamin Hart
Isabell Lucehest Hart Guillemin
Jean Guillemin
Vienna
Hart
Virginia
Paris
Isabel Lucchesi
Mme Gabrielle Juliette Antoinette de Bie
Guillemin
Mme Guillemin
French Republic
France
United States Trust Company
Balloon flight readiness at Fort Myer for Baldwin craft
The aerostat of Captain Thomas S Baldwin to be inflated today at Fort Myer with the housing tent arriving yesterday. Captain Baldwin aims for an inaugural flight Monday barring accidents while Lieut Frank Lahm, in charge of Fort Myer tests, will be in New York for the Farman flight tomorrow and return by Monday. Uncertainty remains about the craft’s performance, especially its control mechanism via mechanical devices, as past balloons used weight shifting for balance.
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Thomas S Baldwin
Fort Mier
Baldwin
Hiis
Frank Lahm
Fort Myer
New York
Farman
Asylum Returns Wrights Children from Washington Facility
George J Wright a Philadelphia traveling salesman recovered his 43 year old son and 6 year old daughter from the Washington Orphan Asylum. The mother, chambermaid Lillian Winslow, placed them there to hinder the husband. Wright will move the children to Philadelphia and start a new home. Mrs Wright says she placed them under an assumed name due to hardship and lack of money and clothing.
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George J. Wright
Philadelphia
Washington
Regent Hotel
Lillian Winslow
Wright
Philadelpha
Alexandria
Field Day for Red Men Invades Annapolis With Pageantry
Annapolis prepares for 5000 members of the Improved Order of Red Men from Maryland and the District of Columbia. Morning parade in war paint, reviews by state and city leaders, Indian band, and a program including the Jonkaway council, a Sioux war dance, and ceremonies ending with burial of the tomahawk. The electric line will carry guests to Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Maryland
District of Columbia
Baltimore
The Truth About Kidney Trouble and Fulton’s Renal Compound
A medical note discusses kidney symptoms such as visible sediment and smoky urine, noting they often vanish and may not signal serious disease. It warns chronic inflammation by six months is incurable, and promotes Fulton’s Renal Compound as a treatment claimed to help about 87 percent of cases, urging early use and offering free literature.
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Falion
Fulton
John Fulton Co
Oakland
Car
Henry Evane
F Street
Gore
Bryan to Hearst Men in Lincoln Campaign Notes
William J. Bryan discusses the Independence Party platform alignments with the Democratic plan at Chicago. He says voting for the Independence Party to defeat reform helps the Republicans and that Democrats offer the best achievable reform. No reply to Rosewater. Bryan plans acceptance preparations with John W. Kern attending.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Nebr
Wiliam J. Bryan
Independence Party
Chicago
Bryan
Republican Party
Theg
Democratic Party
Rosewater
Vistor Rosewater
Omaha
Allen
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Tay Guardian
John W Kern
Indiana
Warrant for Col Catrow in manslaughter case
A warrant was issued today for Col Herbert Catrow on a manslaughter charge after he drove a car at high speed and struck laborer Eugene Sullivan. The incident occurred in Miami, a Republican candidate for Congress previously, who withdrew from the race after the notoriety.
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Dayton
Unle
Col Herbert
Catrow
Eugene Sullvan
Miamisburg
Congress
Fishermen Feared Lost After Early Morning Outing
A gale has hampered search for A B Little, 32, and John Westman, two fishermen missing since they left in a small open boat at dawn. Little, agent for the National Insurance Company of Virginia, and Westman were not seen after the voyage, and fears of drowning grow as the sea remains rough.
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Washagoon
Norfolk
Little
John Westman
National Insurance Company of Virginia
Railroad Strike Voted By Delaware Lackawanna Workers
Scranton July 2 Grand Master Hawley of the switchmen union announced that a large percentage of Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad men have voted for a strike. The grievance committee awaits President Truesdale's reply to a letter requesting a conference to seek a settlement before any strike is ordered.
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Scranton
Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Truesdale
Murder indictment for Hackensack store clerk Gus Eberhard
Gus Eberhard, a New York grocery clerk, was indicted today for first degree murder in the killing of his aunt Mrs Ottilie Eberhard on a lonely country road near Hackensack New Jersey. His trial was scheduled for September 14.
Middies Show Strength At Naval Academy Trials
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Maryland July 5 A series of strength tests conducted on the new fourth class midshipmen at the Naval Academy shows A A Hall of Nebraska as the strongest with a total strength figure of 1040.
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A. Hall
Nebraska
Washington Post
Annapolia
Naval Academy
da A. A Hall
Wiloe
Priests Ordained at Woodstock College
Ordination of several men to the priesthood conducted at Woodstock College in Woodstock, Maryland, in the presence of Mgr Falconto, papal ablegate. Recipients include Arthur J McCauray Brooklyn New York Dongle J Sevwagh gap Francisco Del. William Den iim New York Herbert J Harker Philadelphia John E Hurley Boston Mass John J Hases Boston Mass Joseph Grimal Baragobaa Boalx Mark J McNeal Baltimore Michael J Sheehy Pittsburg Fa Peter A Osten Sauga Teuek Coan Robert H Jebmeon New York Aloy alu J Gainey Washington James M Sorter Philadelphia Ps Michael J Tully New York John B Paster Frederick Grewan Hollats.
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Washington
Baragobaa
Hero Marine Rescues Woman and Boy From Drowning at Sea
Special to The Wasming con ros Norfolk Virginia July Henry Cloud a marine from the U S 3 North Carolina saved Mrs Mary Wilkes and her young brother from drowning when the boy fell overboard while in a small boat. Cloud swam to their aid reaching them before they submerged. Miss Wilkes kept calm and followed signals while the boy grabbed Cloud by the neck in a struggle. All were brought ashore safely and the father offered $69 reward which Cloud modestly refused.
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Norfolk
Henry Cloud
U. S
North Carolina
Mary Wilkes
Virginia Heach
Wilkes
Cloud
Miss Wilkes
Young Wilkes
Mr. Cloud
Escape Storm in Trains Along Carolina Coast
A northeast storm off the coast reached its height with no serious damage at Wrightsville Beach where visitors relied on a long sound trestle. Residents and visitors fled by special trains overnight. no deaths reported and the resort suffered little as winds and tides rose. The storm later reached Hatteras and Cape Henry with gusts up to 86 miles per hour, forcing railroad track clearance work.
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Wilmington
N. C
Wrightsville Beach
Norfolk
Atlantic
Hatteras
Carolina
Cape Henry
Petersburg dedicates speakers stand to Civil War dead
In Blandford Cemetery Petersburg Virginia on July 30 a large crowd gathered to dedicate an iron octagonal memorial speakers stand in memory of Petersburg soldiers killed 1861 to 1865 erected by the Ladies Memorial Association Gen Stith Bolling presiding State Senator Charles C Lagelter of Petersburg delivered the address a poem Let It Wave by Frank A Campbell Oakland read by Capt L Marks inscription notes Erected by L A in memory of Petersburg soldiers who fell in battle 1861 65.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Blandford Cemetery
kHled
Ladies’ Memorial Association of
Stith Bolling
Charlea ‘C Lagelter
Frank A Campbell
Oakland
Cal
Ladies’ Memorial Association
L Marks
Kentucky
Married couple surprise telegram wedding at Cumberland
J McFarland received a telegram from his daughter Eleanor Sunday announcing that she and Roger Creighton Wheeler known as Babe have married. The couple, who visited Mrs Lo Rowtes in Cumberland Md, kept their plans private. Parents reportedly have no objection and a reception awaits when they return home Sunday.
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Washington
Sabe
McFarland
Eleanor
Miss McFarland
Roger Creighton Wheeler
Babe
Cumberland Md
Rowtes
ANOTHER SHOT AT STEAMBOAT NEAR TAFT BOAT SITE
Charles Hawks aged 16 was shot by an unknown person as the steamer Island Queen moved upriver near the Taft firing site. He and companions were swimming at Whittaker street foot when the vessel passed, Hawks sank, friends brought him ashore. Small bird shot embedded in his face. Police search for the shooter, puzzled by a second nearby firing that wounded Mrs Russell aboard Taft night.
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Taft
Charles Hawks
Island Queen
Mrs Russell
Night Hawks
Whittaker Street
Hlis
Ministers as Regicides in Lisbon Chamber
In the Portuguese Chamber of Deputies a bill by Deputy Costa to arrest and impeach Franca cabinet members passes its second reading. Costa accuses ministers of involvement in the February assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince of Portugal. Brazil has no ships to sell. Ex-Senator Hill at German cure. Michigan Democrats call for state convention in Saginaw on October 1.
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Chamber of Eputies
Costa
Francd
Senor Coeta
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Carlos
Fortuga
Brazil
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Lonagen
England
Senator Hill
Wiesbaden
David Beil
New York
Michigan
Saginaw
Mich
Democratic State Central Committee
Ucket
Turkish envoy proclaims general amnesty for political offenders
Mundji Bey Turkish consul general announced a sultanic decree granting amnesty to political fugitives in the United States and by verification of passports they may return to Turkey or Turkish dependencies. He estimated 400000 Turkish subjects in America, half fugitives, and predicted first returns within a month. The proclamation aims to unify Turkish subjects and establish closer ties with the United States, possibly soon a Turkish ambassador in Washington.
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Turkey
Yor
Mundji Bey
Eral
Washington
Young Turk Party
Coniul
Mundi
Bey
United States
Ain
Douma
Providence
Mihran BodgeMan
Behla Ararat
Guinness Family Poisoning Case Opens Questions
Coroner Mack reported Dr Walter Hames found arsenic and strychnine in Mia Belle Guinness and two children, suggesting poisoning. The probe raises the possibility Mrs Guinness killed the children in the same way she ended her life, while defense and prosecutors weigh the implications and the fate of Mrs Guinness.
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Guinness
J Ang
Smith
Smutser
Dr Haines
Admirals Cleared Over Signal Blunder In Naval Maneuvers
London July 30 The admiralty fully exonerates Admiral Lord Charles Beresford and Admiral Sir Percy Scott from blame in the mistaken signal incident during recent naval maneuvers. Beresford gave a signal for an evolution that could have forced the cruisers Argyll and Good Hope into collision. Sir Percy aboard the Good Hope doubted its accuracy and turned away, actions the inquiry found justified though the maneuver order was not dangerous.
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Sir Percy
London
Admiralty
Lord Charles Beresford
Sir Percy Scott
Charles
Argyll and
Good Hope
Percy
Charles #0
Restore Strength Dr Miles Nervine Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Miles Medical Co nervous exhaustion treatment claiming Nervine cures nervous affections and strengthens the nerves. It recounts personal testimonials of sleeplessness and nervous hearing relief from using the product and urges regular use as a remedy for nervous ailments.
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Miles
Mates' Hersiae
Bee
Cardinal Arrives at Naples with Catholic Leaders
Cardinal Gibbons archbishop of Baltimore Mgr Farley archbishop of New York Mgr Dennis O Connell rector of the Catholic University at Washington and Bishop Foley of Detroit arrived in Naples today on the steamer Kenig Albert from New York. They plan to go to Rome to be received by the Pope then to London for the Eucharistic Congress.
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Naples
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Mgr
Farley
New York
Dennis O'Connell
Catholic University At
Washington
Foley
Detroit
Rome
Gitbona
London
Editor Exonerated in London Blackmail Trial
Robert Sievier, editor of the Winning Post, was acquitted at the Old Bailey of attempting to blackmail Jack Joel, nephew of the late Barney Barnato, by threatening to publish a defamatory article unless paid five pounds. The verdict drew loud cheering inside and outside the court as supporters celebrated Sievier.
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London
Joel
Robert Sievier
Winning Post
Old Bailey
Jack Joel
Barney Barnato
Blevier
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