Bitter Strife Over Nomination Evident in Taft Foraker Exchange
A lengthy exchange between Senator Foraker and Secretary Taft reveals tension over Taft’s nomination. Foraker’s congratulatory note is described as loyal yet formal, while Taft’s reply emphasizes gratitude for a first substantial start in public life and hints at political caution amid Ohio opposition.
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Five Indictments Return in New York Ice Trust Case
Five indictments were returned today by a special grand jury in New York connected to the Ice Trust investigation. Charges include conspiracy to restrain trade against the American Ice Company and other entities. Defendants’ lawyers will notify clients to appear in Supreme Court on Monday.
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Taft on Peage Trip Chairmanship War Over National Committee Head
Taft travels to Cincinnati to settle the fight over who should chair the Republican National Committee campaign, as Vorys Hitchcock and Crane vie for the post. Secretary Taft plans meetings with Ohio leaders and a national committee panel to confirm his choice and move toward a unified campaign.
Taft to Receive Informal Welcome in Cincinnati Visit
Secretary Taft speeds toward Ohio with minimal stops and informal greetings expected upon arrival in Cincinnati at his brother Charles Taft's home. A small reception is planned later in summer by local Democrats, while Taft tours with James T Williams and two press representatives.
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Street named after Taft chosen in Wilkes-Barre
Special to The Washington Post Wilkes-Barre June 19 Residents on a new street in the city christened Taft Street to honor the Republican presidential nominee. They praise the distinction and display his pictures and announcements of the naming on the block.
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Landlord of Roosevelt dies in Boston at 76
Benjamin H Richardson known as the bankseller of Harvard Square and landlord to Theodore Roosevelt during his college years died in Boston at age 76. A long book dealer, he spent more than six decades in business and recalled Roosevelt’s campus days while treasuring gifts from the future president. The item notes transit ads for Baltimore rail service.
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Ex-Exeter Principal Convicted of Assault
Former Princepl Edward Sullivan of the Exeter schools was found guilty of assault and battery after a teacher, Miss Agnes Finnone, testified he entered her room at recess, kissed her against her will, threw a paper weight, slapped her, pulled her hair, and bit her, while she resisted.
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Woman Falls From Window After Dream
A woman fell from a second story window on Queens Court Northwest while dreaming of an intruder and was hospitalized after the fall. Helen Slaugh, color noted, was received at Emergency Hospital with injuries.
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Bitter Taft Faces Choice On Campaign Manager
Chicago June 19 It will fall to President Taft to name the Republican campaign manager amid rivalries between Arthur Vorhy of Ohio and Frank Hitchcock of Washington. Eight national committeemen head to Cincinnati to discuss the chairmanship as Taft weighs practical needs over sentiment. Secretaryship and sergeant at arms were settled with Elmer Dover and William F Stone reappointed. The Washington influence provokes strong opposition across party interests, especially in Ohio, where prominent figures gathered to prevent a perceived anti-Vorys outcome.
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Taft’s Name Used by Fraud Suspect in Multiple Cities
D G Miller, arrested in Pittsburg, charged with large scale fraud posing as a lobbyist. Police say he raised funds from business leaders with forged letters alleged from Hughes, Lodge, Knox, and La Follette to secure a two cent railroad rate bill. He allegedly traveled Chicago to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and St Louis pocketing over $2000.
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Woman Sentenced to Death in Auburn Hatchet Murder Case
Mary Farmer was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of neighbor Sarah Brennan. Justice Rogers sentenced her to death in the Auburn prison electric chair for the August 2 start of the execution week. The motive was to gain Brennan home deeds forged in October. Brennan’s body was found in a trunk after being hacked with a hatchet. Farmer’s husband is indicted as an accessory.
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Mimic War Victims Dead at Fort Wadsworth
New York reports two more deaths in the post hospital at Fort Wadsworth raising total casualties to three. The fallen are John Welsh aged 25, George Harvey 22, and James McDowell 22 of the Ninth Regiment New York National Guard. The explosion of volunteer artillerymen did not halt the war game as two mock fleet passes failed and a second attempt also failed before the mimic war was pronounced over.
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Intruder alarm at Dr Bryant home near Cleveland Park
A daylight assault in the Dr Emory A Bryant residence on Yates Road near Cleveland Park sparked a chase. A nine year old screamed as a figure grabbed toward her, fleeing through a window to the veranda. Police traced a black suspect and a white man toward Tennallytown, aided by the family and detectives Mullin and Jones.
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Kaiserin Receives Dr Hill at Riverside Park Fight
A Riverside Park spectacle features a bulldog owned by Mrs Walter Dun fighting a buck deer. The buck dominated, killing the bulldog after multiple charges. The event coincides with Kaiserin’s appearance and follows her recovery from an eight day absence after a horse incident.
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Four Arctic cod fishermen saved from death after eighteen months
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports four cod fishermen arrived from the Arctic after eighteen months on a barren island. They and their schooner crew faced wreck, drownings, and freezing cold after leaving Pirate Cove to island prospecting. Rescued just in time as provisions ran out, they were stranded until the Ida. McCay rescuer vessel arrived and supplied them for return.
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King Evades Subpoena In Diplomatic Immunity Claim
A chauffeur for King Leopold was fined 110 dollars for injuring a bicyclist last fall while driving Baroness von Vaughan. Leopold was cited to appear but pled diplomatic immunity. Switzerland backs wheat monopoly revision to create state controls. Baltimore and Ohio offers an excursion for 108 dollars to Frederick, Keedynville, and Antietam with a special train at 8 a.m. from Washington Station.
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New Yorker Support Lifts Speaker Cannon Praise in Race
A New York candidate receives glowing tribute from Speaker Cannon boosting his outlook as 653 vote majority noted. Campaign figures Gay Murphy New Jersey Gav Guild Massachusetts Gav Sheldon Nebraska and Vice President Fairbanks vote counts. Dothus asm leads in Chicago.
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Convention Wraps Up Taft Sherman Ticket Victory
The Republican national convention nominated James Sherman of New York for Vice President amid a tumultuous, ecstatic crowd. Delegates filled the arena in heat and glare, Sherman supporters leading choruses as Speaker Cannon stood firm for the ticket.
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