McClellan Named Democratic Ticket at Carnegie Hall
New York Oct 5 George B McClellan was nominated for mayor Herman A Metz for comptroller and Patrick F Wigowan for president of the board of aldermen at the Democratic city convention in Carnegie Hall. The platform urged municipal ownership as a principle, praising President Roosevelt for peace efforts and pledging loyalty to the people over any party or group. McClellan accepted the renomination saying he serves the people, not any special interest, and supported public control of utilities where private service fails.
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Washington Port
New York
Carnegie Hall
George B. McClellan
Manhatten
Herman A Metz
Brookdys
Patrick F Wigowan
Manhattan
Harmony
McClean
Bey
Committee On
Thomas W Grady
Roosevelt
Apan
Russia
Carnigie Hall
Tomerray
Ristia
Japan
Conention
Publi Utilities
Staten Island
Major McClellan
HUNTING A CANDIDATE Nether Woodruff Nor Aspinall Head New York Ticket
A New York Republican conference at the Republican Club discussed the municipal campaign. Former Lieutenant Governor Timothy Woodruff was summoned from Syracuse, joining State Chairman Odell and County Chairman Halpin and Justice Aspinall of Brooklyn. Special daylight steamer trip advertised for Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with limited return tickets.
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Nether Woodruff
Aspinall
New York
Republican Club
Gev. Timonthy JL. Woodruff
Syracuse
Odell
Halpin
Justice Aspinall
Brooklyn
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
N. & . Stormboat Co
Seventh St
Mayoralty bid declined by Republicans for Woodruff
The report states that Mr. Woodruff formally declined to run for mayor at the head of the Republican ticket, citing business affairs as the reason. State Chairman Qdell indicated at the conference that the party would issue a statement on the municipal campaign tomorrow.
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Woodruff
Qdell
Demand Tariff Revision Sparks Massachusetts Gop Nominations
Boston October 6 A strong tariff revision demand and a three cornered fight for lieutenant governor with five attorneys contending for attorney general marked a highly lively Massachusetts Republican convention likely to be noted for its history making potential. The resolutions committee issued a platform urging protection for American labor and industry, calling for tariff changes when public interest demands, and urging Congress to consider revision and readjustment with fair treatment in foreign markets.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
United States
Newsboy Candidate Max Kelman for New York Alderman
Max Kelman a 22 year old Bronx newsboy financier runs as an independent candidate for the north end of the Thirty fourth district. Once penniless he now boasts 56000 in stocks and bonds and Mount Vernon real estate while continuing his day job at his Third Avenue 138th Street newsstand. His main rival is regular Tammany Alder-man John Douenetys who seeks the seat.
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Max Keelman
New York
Washington Post
Max Keman
Bronx
Thirty-fourth Assembly
Kelman
New Haven
Conn
Third Avenue
138Th Street
Mount Vernon
East 139Th Street
Kellman
Tammany
John Douenertys
Weaver and Councils Clash Over City Debt Increase
Philadelphia officials clashed as Mayor Weaver vetoed two appropriation bills raising city debt by four and two million dollars for railroad grade crossings and street paving. Both chambers passed the grade crossing measure over the veto. the paving bill was sustained by the council but overridden on the grade crossing plan, which now goes to a public vote.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Republican Organization
Common Council
Roosevelt Warner clubs may replace Warner for President groups
Kansas City Oct 5 Roosevelt Warner clubs are proposed to replace Warner for President clubs in the West if Senator Warner’s wishes are considered. Warner arrived from Washington to halt the Presidential boom and pursue a systematic approach. He dislikes being labeled as running for president and asks friends to switch names, though many are not ready. Some seek a compromise by naming Roosevelt or Roosevelt Warner clubs or to drop Warner for President altogether.
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Washington Post
Kansas City
Roosevelt- Warner
Warner
West
William Warner
Washington
Roosevelt
Kidnapped Boy Returns To Brooklyn Home
Six year old Antonio Marcamiana, allegedly kidnapped by Italians of the Black Hand Society for ransom, was found after a week with letters threatening death. The boy was deserted on a Third Avenue car and later identified his home address in Brooklyn. Police seek the car conductor for questioning as the father and boy headed to East Sixty seventh Street station. Lord Inverclyde critically ill with pneumonia at Castle somehow in Scotland, under King Edward's surgeon Prof. Mackwan.
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Washington Post
New York
Antonio Marcamiana
Black Hand Society
Seventeenth Street
Brook Inn
East Sixty Seventh Street
Third Avenue
Robert MecNeary
Brooklyn
Carson
East Sixty
Seventh Street
Jerome Will Act Campaign Contributions Revelations
New York reports reveal more than 2.6 million dollars in commissions paid by Mutual Life Insurance to Richard A. McCurdy’s son and son in law. The hearings show Babcock received 2500 dollars for Republican Campaign help amid fears of a Democratic Congress. State witnesses describe a legislative pool and territory divisions used to influence insurance legislation.
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Republian
Congressional Committee
McCurdy
New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Jerome
Legislative Insurance Commission
Robert H. McCurdy
Louis A. Thebaud
Robert H McCurdy
Babcock
Mutual Life Insurance Society
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Representative Babcock
Wisconsin
Yulgal
W. F. Thummel
Mutual
Thummel
Republican Congressional Committee
Charles ©. Hughes
Foraker Defends Railroad Stand Against Criticism
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Oct 5 Senator Foraker replies to criticism of his railroad views from J J Booker a prominent city shipper Booker complains of rate disparities affecting Southern cotton mills and New England mills Foraker says rates to Cincinnati must be balanced to avoid locking out either region He denies personal or corporate favoritism and asserts his aim is what is right for the country and all interests involved He notes his own shipping interests are now minimal in railroads and other corporations while he remains tied to firms that ship large volumes.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Foraker
J. J Booker
Booker
Covington
Georgia
Carolinas
Hooker
Senator Foraker
South
New England
New York
Chicago
Ami
Alappers
Tail used for blackmail at Ludlow Street jail
New York on Oct 5 quotes Sheriff Erlanger describing Ludlow Street jail as the nation’s premier blackmail institution. He cites a breach of promise case, a $10,000 suit settled for $17, and asserts nine-tenths of civil prisoners arrive through blackmail. He urges a jail budget of $100,750 for next year with a 3,090 increase.
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New York
Ludlow Street
United States
Erlanger
Board of Estimate
Grout
Ludlow Street Jail
Robbery attempt ends with stabbing in Maiden Lane store
In broad daylight on Maiden Lane New York Louis Brown a jewelry carrier tried to steal $2,000 in gems from Cross Beguin. Clerk Oscar Windorf stopped him and was stabbed but not seriously injured. Brown tried to stab a pursuing officer before capture.
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New York
Louis Brown
Maiden Lane
Oscar Windorf
Brown
Cross& Beguin
Windorf
Blackmail Linked to Murder in Streed Shooting in Cambridge
Cambridge Illinois October details emerge on the death of attorney John V. Streed. Investigators believe he was slain in an impromptu night pistol fight with at least two bullets fired and two wounded. The case points to blackmail schemes by a local gang, supported by Henry White of the First National Bank who recalls two shots.
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John V. Streed
Cambridge
Ill
Streed
Henry White
First National
Hank
Fund to Aid Caleb Powers Seeks New Trial
Chicago sympathizers subscribed several hundred dollars for Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state as he seeks a new trial on the Goebel murder charge. Frame Moore, Powers representative, issued the appeal. In Springfield five thousand two hundred dollars was obtained by robbers who blew open the bank vault.
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Chicago
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
William Goebel
Framee Moore
Powers
Kined
Springfield, & Duk
Bank of
Peoria Educator Dougherty Arrested in Bank Shortage
Dr. Newton C. Dougherty, longtime Peoria superintendent and bank president, is held on forgery and embezzlement charges after a grand jury found at least 60000 missing from school funds deposited in his bank. Bail posted, resignation tendered, and further scrutiny of his 25 years as school chief and trustee roles follows.
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Peoria
Newton C. Daugherty
Peoria National Bank
Prof
Dougherty
Prof Dougherty
National Educational Association
Nicholas Murray Finder
Columbia University
New York
Packers to plead Monday in meat monopoly case
Chicago October. Packers indicted for conspiracy to monopolize the meat industry will plead not guilty before Judge Humphrey on Monday. Demurrers to remaining counts will be filed. five corporations demur as units and agents file separate demurrers. Attorneys say defendants are willing to stand trial on the pleas of not guilty and conspiracy.
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Chicago
Humphrey
Acta
Tammany Ticket Nominated in City Race
City news notes the nomination of Tammany ticket candidates in the upcoming elections and related political maneuvers. Jerome to act in insurance cases and municipal ownership probes are also highlighted amid scattered editorials and social items.
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Paes
Tammany Ticket
Jerome
Philadelphia
White House
Bonaparte
Taika
Ramsey
Wabash
Prince Louis
Scatchman
D. A. BR
Belmont Under Knife Special to The Washington Post
August Belmont underwent an appendicitis operation at Generali Memorial Hospital. Dr. William B. Coley led the surgery with assistance from Dr. W. M. Polk and Dr. William Downes. doctors called it very successful and expect a three week stay for recovery. Belmont had reported occasional abdominal soreness and planned a two week shooting trip.
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Washington Post
New York
Belmont
Generali Memorial Hospital
William B. Coley
W. M. Polk
Mr. Belmont
Carter's Right to Money in $600000 Case
Chicago coverage of the government bid to confiscate Carter's private assets amid cross examination of Capt Oberlin M Carter. The proceedings center on a $600000 claim, including an $81.70 deposit to a Union Trust account and an $80 note from Carter's father in law. A June 30 1897 deposit and a long draft memorandum are presented to support the transfer context and alleged returns.
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Chicago
Oberlin M. Carter
Rieke F W. Winman II
Carter
Tnion Trust Company
New York
Mr Rose
H L Stimson
Westcott
Cartier
Hlihu Root
Delay for fugitives delays warrants from Quebec
Montreal reports the extradition warrants for Col. John F Gaynor and Capt Benjamin D Greene were not received by 6 pm delaying their Canada stay by twenty four hours. The warrants countersigned by the lieutenant governor in Quebec were expected in the morning mail.
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Montreal
Canada
John F Gaynor
Benjamin D. Greene
Quebec
Roosevelt Schedule Changes for Birmingham Visit
President Roosevelt will visit Birmingham on October 24 from 4 45 p m to 6 46 p m according to a telegram from Secretary Loeb. New Orleans seeks a longer stay for a Louisiana banquet and a delegation will travel to Washington to secure safe extension beyond October 23. assurances note improved conditions for an overnight stay.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roosevelt
Loeb
New Orleans
Louisiana
Sanders
Progressive Union
Gilmore
Washington
Lifm
Progress of the plague threatens Trans Baikal region
Plague threats reach Trans Baikal with warnings from St. Petersburg dated October 5. Reports from Blantyre in British South Africa note outbreak of bubonic plague at Chinde in Portuguese East Africa with several deaths. Chinde port lies at the river mouth and is telegraph-connected to Blantyre, a mission station named after David Livingstone.
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Trans-Baikal
Portuguese East Africa
St. Petersburg
Trans- Baikal
Blantyre
British South Africa
Chinde
Ghinde
Chinde River
Dr. Livingstone
Manlynched? Mob stoning and arrest at Philadelphia lynching attempt
Philadelphia witnessed a near lynching as a thousand strong mob, including women, attacked Joseph Stanling a negro seaman after he assaulted a four year old white girl. Police used clubs and pistols to extract him, firing over heads, while the mob raged and berated officers. The child lies severely injured in hospital.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Joseph Stanling
Stanling
Yellow fever outbreak across multiple states reported
Trinidad Colorado reports Frank Garza arriving from Louisiana and contracting yellow fever after evading quarantine. He is expected to live little longer. Quarantine measures are tightened as cases rise in New Orleans and other centers. Mississippi towns show scattered new cases with a few deaths. Pensacola notes 18 new cases. Dr Alders asserts control over the rising spread.
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Trinidad
Colo
Frank Garza
Louisiana
Husted
Tex
Philadelphia
Tillie Baker
Savannah
Marcus Hock
New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Port Gibson
Hamburg
Natchez
Vicksburg
City
Gulfport
Soria City
Moss Point
Scranton
Hoxie
Rosetta
Alders
Pensacola
Holdups near Weehawken hospitalize three men
Three highwaymen attacked near the Weehawken ferry in New Jersey tonight. Semioneff and Martin Kelly were beaten unconscious and robbed, with Semioneff seriously wounded and Kelly in grave condition. A 17 year old, Robert Lockwood, escaped. A later ad lists auctions and a transport service.
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Weehawken
Hudson River
Palisades
Weehawken Ferry
Signoneff
Martin Kelly
Kelly
Robert Lockwood
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