McClellan Named In New York Democratic Ticket at Carnegie Hall
Special to The Washington Port Oct 5. The New York Democratic city convention nominated Major George B McClellan for mayor Herman A Metz for comptroller and Patrick F McGowan for president of the board of aldermen. The platform praises President Roosevelt for peace, endorses municipal ownership, and declares public utilities should be government run where private service fails. McClellan pledged to the people, not a faction, and supported municipal control of utilities as a guiding principle.
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Washington Port
New York
Carnegie Hall
George B McClellan
Manhattan
Herman A Metz
Brook Dys
Patrick F Wcgowamn
Mechattan
Harmon
Mellelin
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Roosevelt
Big Carnigie Hall
Tomorros
Republican City
Rissa
Japan
Ys Thoms
Munichs
Staten Island
Major McClellan
Hunting a Candidate for New York Republican Ticket
An important Republican conference in New York met at the Republican Club to discuss the municipal campaign. Timonthy Woodruff and Justice Aspinall were central figures, with State Chairman Odell and County Chairman Halpin in attendance, amid negotiations on leadership.
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Aspinall
New York
Republican Club
Lieutnev Timonthy IL
Syracuse
Odell
Halpin
Justice Aspinall
Brooklyn
Republican Woodruff declines mayoralty bid on campaign eve
The Republican Mr Woodruff formally declined to consider a mayoral nomination and again declined to head the ticket saying his business affairs would not permit it. State Chairman Qdell said the Republicans would issue a statement on the municipal campaign tomorrow.
Demand Tariff Revision Heads Massachusetts GOP Nomination Fight
Boston October reports a tariff revision demand and a trio of close nominating contests for lieutenant governor attorney general and a five-lawyer field for the attorney general post. The Republican platform calls for protecting American labor and industries, tariff readjustment as conditions warrant, and Congress action to prohibit discrimination against American experts and ensure most favored nation treatment in foreign markets.
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Massachusetts
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
United States
Newsboy Candidate Max Kelman for New York Alderman
Special to The Washington Post reports Max Kelman a 22 year old newsboy turned financier runs as an independent for the North end of the Thirty fourth assembly district in New York City He claims a rise from penniless youth to 350000 in stocks and valuable Mount Vernon real estate with 50000 in bonds and stocks His campaign follows a modest start at a Third Avenue stand while he continues his paper-selling route and public support grows against Tammany rival Alderman John Dousnerty.
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New York
Washington Post
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Briony 28
Thirty Fourth Assembly
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New Haven Conn
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Mount Vernon
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Tammany
John Dousnerty
Weaver and Councils Clash Over City Debt Increase
Philadelphia Oct 5 The dispute between Mayor Weaver and the Republican faction over raising city debt continues as both councils pass measures to increase debt by 6 million for railroad grade crossings and 2 million for street paving despite the mayoral veto. The common council overrides the veto on both, while the other council sustains the pilling bill and passes the grade crossing measure to the people for vote.
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Weaver
Common Council
Roosevelt Warner clubs shift name to end Warner for President push
Kansas City October 5 Roosevelt Warner clubs replace Warner for President groups in the West. Senator Warner, visiting from Washington, aims to halt the presidential boom he dislikes. He seeks a compromise by asking friends to rename clubs or avoid using Warner for President.
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Kansas City
Warner
West
William Warner
Washington
Kidnapped boy returns after panic ransom threats
Six year old Antonio Marcamiana, abducted in New York by alleged Black Hand members, was found after being deserted on Third Avenue car. He carried a note with his name and Brooklyn address. Police seek the conductor who left him and confirm his father was en route to the East Sixty seventh Street station.
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Washington Post
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Black Hand Society
Seventeenth Street
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Third Avenue
Robert McNeary
Brooklyn
Carson
Seventh Street
Contributed Millions by McCurdy Family Ties at Mutual Life
New York Oct 5 testimony before the legislative insurance commission reveals that Robert H McCurdy and Louis A Thebaud, sons and son in law of Mutual Life head Richard A McCurdy, have received over 2.6 million in commissions. Mutual Life also gave 2500 to the Republican Congressional Committee in 1904 to aid Representative Babcock amid fear of a Democratic Congress and tariff shifts. The hearing details a broad legislative pool, territory divisions among life companies, and ongoing calls for extra scrutiny of insurance firms.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A McCurdy
Jerome
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Babcock
Mutual Life Insurance Society
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Wisconsin
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Thummel
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Foraker Defends Rail Issue Against Shipments Interests
Senator Foraker replies to criticism from J J Booker about railroad stance. He states he seeks what is right for the country, has studied the issue, and asserts his personal interests are not guiding his views. He notes he has little to no railroad stake and emphasizes fairness between Northern and Southern cotton mill interests and Cincinnati rates.
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Washington Post
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J J Booker
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New England
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Blackmailing jail debate at Ludlow Street jail
New York officials debated Ludlow Street jail funding and staffing as Comptroller Grout questioned prisoner counts and the use of civil process. Sheriff Erlanger defended the system, noting most inmates are civil prisoners tied to blackmail and arguing abolition would be unfair.
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Grout
Bold Theft Attempt Ends With Stabbing in Broad Daylight
In Maiden Lane a man named Louis Brown attempted to rob a Crossé Beguin jewelry store of about $2,000 in gems. Clerk Oscar Windorf grappled with Brown, was stabbed but not seriously hurt, and Brown was captured after a pursuit through crowded streets by a police officer.
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Louis Brown
Maiden Lane
Oscar Windorf
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Crossé& Beguin
Windorf
Blackmail Suspected in Streed Murder at Cambridge
Investigation into the shooting death of Attorney John V. Streed in Cambridge Ill points to an impromptu pistol duel with at least two shots fired and two wounded. Authorities consider blackmail schemes by a local gang as the motive, supported by witness Henry White who recalls hearing two shots.
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Cambridge
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John V Streed
Streed
Henry White
First National
Hank
Funds in Chicago Back Caleb Powers Appeal
Several hundred dollars subscribed in Chicago by Powers supporters seeking a new trial in the Goebel murder case. The drive follows an appeal from Framee Moore, Powers’ representative. In Springfield a bank vault was blown by robbers earning $5,200.
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Chicago
Kentucky
William Goebel
Framee Moore
Powers
Springfield
Duke
Bank of Springfield
Peoria Educator Dougherty Arrested for Forgery and Embezzlement
Prominent Peoria schools chief Newton C Dougherty, long time superintendent and bank president, was arrested on forgery and embezzlement charges after a grand jury found a school fund shortage of at least 60000 dollars. He resigned as bank president and as superintendent, and bail was posted for 9700 dollars.
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Peoria
Prof Dougherty
Peoria National Bank
Packers to Plead Monday on Meat Conspiracy Indictment
Chicago dates indicate the Packers will plead not guilty Monday before Judge Humphrey to the main conspiracy charge. Demurrers will be filed tomorrow on seven counts for the five indicted corporations and on each agent separately for vagueness ambiguity and double charges. The firms' officials and agents are set to stand trial on the conspiracy count and not guilty on restraint of trade charges.
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Humphrey
Acta
Tammany Ticket Nominated Jeromo to Act in Insurance Cases
Tammany ticket nominates Jeromo to act in insurance cases as part of Part One coverage. Contains listings of officials, civic notes, and assorted editorial items. Includes mentions of municipal ownership investigations and diplomatic funding, with social notes and sports results.
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White House
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Wabash
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Belmont Under Knife Seeks Appendicitis Treatment
Special to The Washington Past New York reports Belmont underwent an appendectomy at Generali Memorial Hospital this morning. Dr William Booley led the operation with Dr W M Polk and Dr William Downes assisting. The procedure was deemed very successful and a speedy recovery is expected, though a three week hospital stay is anticipated. Belmont had minor abdominal soreness for over a month and continued working through the summer before consenting to surgery after a recent discussion with doctors.
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New York
Belmont
Generali Memorial Hospital
William Booley
W M. Polk
Carter's Right to Money in Federal Confiscation Case
In Chicago, Oct, Special Examiner Wigman continued cross-examining ex-Captain Oberlin M Carter for the government, the tenth straight session. The dispute centers on Carter's $600,000 private funds and a December 23, 1896 Union Trust deposit of $81.70, plus a $300 June 30, 1897 deposit of interest coupons. The defense introduced a letter and a witness-formed memo to support Carter's ownership, while the government argues the securities transfer to Westcott was a temporary loan. A securities list was also presented in evidence.
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Oberlin M Carter
Eherd WW. Wigman
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Tnion Trust Company
New York
R F Westcott
Capt Carter
Delay for fugitives extends in Canada
Montreal reports a 24 hour stay for Col John F Gaynor and Capt Benjamin D Greene as extradition warrants from Quebec were not delivered on time. Countersigned by the lieutenant governor yesterday, the documents were due to arrive by morning mail.
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Canada
John F Gaynor
Benjamin D Greene
Quebec
Roosevelt Schedule Change Sets Birmingham Stop
President Roosevelt will visit Birmingham on October 24 from 4:45 to 6:46 p m as revised by Secretary Loeb itinerary details. In New Orleans efforts aim to extend the stay a few hours for a banquet with citizens planning the welcome. City officials plan to dispatch Sandera of the Progressive Union and City Attorney Gilmore to Washington to secure overnight stay assurances.
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Hjal
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Progressive Union
Gilmore
Washington
Liie
Progress of the Plague Threatens Trans Baikal and In Africa
The report from St Petersburg notes the Trans-Baikal district faces plague threats while Chinde in Portuguese East Africa reports several deaths. Blantyre, a mission station in British South Africa, is linked by telegraph to Chinde. The item mentions travel ads and cave excursions at low cost.
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Portuguese East Africa
St Petersburg
Trans- Baikal
Blantyre
British South Africa
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Chinde River
Dr. Livingstone
Mob Attempted Lynching After Assault on White Child
A thousand-strong mob in Philadelphia attempted to lynch Joseph Stanling, a Black seaman who assaulted a four year old white girl. Police, stoned and fired over heads, rescued him after a brutal struggle as women formed a third of the crowd. The girl, found by her mother, was hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Joseph Stanling
Stanling
Yellow fever outbreaks and quarantines in the South and Southwest
Reports from Colorado, Philadelphia, Mississippi, and Pensacola detail yellow fever cases and quarantine actions. Frank Garza, arrived from Louisiana, contracted the fever after evading quarantine and is not expected to recover. Bark Tillie Baker cases are investigated at Marqus Hock quarantine. Mississippi towns report dozens of new cases and several deaths. Pensacola notes 18 new cases and 3 deaths as weather hinders prior reporting.
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Frank Garza
Louisiana
Husted
Tex
Philadelphia
Tillie Baker
Savannah
Marcus Hock
Orleans
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Miss
Port Gibson
Hamburg
Natchez
Vicksburg
City
Gulfport
Soria City
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Scranton
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Three Men Robbed On Palisades Path Near Weehawken
Three highwaymen assaulted two men and a teenage boy near the Weehawken ferry, taking money and a gold watch. Sem i Signoneff and Martin Kelly were left seriously injured and hospitalized, with Kelly's condition described as critical. a third victim, Robert Lockwood Jr., escaped. Police searched for the masked attackers as another ad lists an auction by Benen and associates in Cumberland and nearby towns.
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Martin Kelly
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Robert Lockwood
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