Five Candidates in Granite State Fight for Governor
Five hopefuls contest the New Hampshire Republican convention for governor as a deadlock looms. Greenleaf Floyd Gatewale appear in the lists amid internal party splits stirred by anti-corporation sentiment and calls to curb lobbying in state politics.
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Granite State
Greenleaf
Pilebury
Floyd
Gate
Ahcard
I. EL
Winston Churchitl
Lincolr Refuluigan Club
New Hampshire
Sarurehiya
Wier
Boston
Maine
Stranded Liner Rescued After Midway Incident
Emergency efforts saved passengers and crew from a steamship near Midway Island after a leak exposed the vessel to danger. Captains Abercary and Buford coordinated arrivals as repairs were considered, while rescue ships and crews aided in the port of call for medical aid and safe disembarkation. The incident involved passengers from Calin Tassengers and 369 Asialics, with divers and salvors at work to secure the ship's hull and stabilize the situation.
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Wala
Midway
Taland
Donwerius
Calin Tassengers
Vicky
Horder
Buford
Mensulia
Undertakers and Embalmers in Washington DC
Local listings show W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street NW with related services. Other names include J W Le Lee Funeral Director and George P Zurhorst Undertaker and Embalmer at 301 East Capitol Street, along with Harvey's Sons Undertakers and Embalmers.
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W.R Speare
F Street
N. W
Sidelle
Dean Tao
Dee
J. William LE Lee
Ana Males
Theoanettion
Strumontery Chapel
Medin Gramatorium
Pennsylvania
Avo
Tatephone
George P. Zurhorst
Unbertaker
Emnalmer
Fenrrat Purtice
DOUGH DAY IN NEW YORK CAMPAIGN CONTINUED
A long fragment describes political campaigning and primaries with numerous candidate names, accusations of intimidation, and police readiness. Officials from mayoral appointers to Sheriff Hayes discuss neutral policing, rewards for illegal voting, and worries over fraud. The piece references Governor Higginbotham and party tensions ahead of a September 18, 1955 primary.
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Bingham
Cortright
Tull
The-Ay
Herbert Parsons
Democrats Denounce Fusion in Albany Conference Address
A committee issued an Albany address to Democrats strongly opposing fusion with the Independence League. It argues fusion would siphon votes from both major parties and urges the Democratic Party to stay true to its principles, field capable candidates, and accept a great generational chance rather than betray the party. The message warns that independents lack fixed political principles and could jeopardize the Democratic ticket.
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Albany Democrata
Legghe
Jeffferson Democrats
Linvain Republians
Suport St
Ie Independence League
Custon
Twagre
Mcket
Salzer Boom Ignites Tammany Gubernatorial Bid
About thirty to forty Tammany men and several upstate Democrats gathered at the Astor House to back William Salzer for the Democratic nomination for governor. They denounced the Hearst movement as an insidious attempt to divert the party from its principles and said Sulzer is the man to unite all factions. The group pledged silence to transfer the Sulzer boom from Coroner Harburger’s control to Buffalo next Tuesday. Fuller declines nomination for state treasurer in a letter to Judge Seabury. Shaw opens Missouri campaign with a Republican address in Hannibal led by Leslie M Law.
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Indore
New York
Speria
Astor Hose
William Salzer
Whitlam Sulzer
Sulzer
Democratic Party
Harburger
Vand Hundle
Bryan Takes Fling at Shawn's Speeches in Raleigh visit
William J Bryan spoke in Raleigh after stopping in Durham and Burlington during a Carolina tour. He lampooned Secretary Shaw for a prior Asheville speech, argued about railroad rates and trusts, and paid tribute to Dr. Melver while criticizing Roosevelt and tariff policy.
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Bryan
Shawn
Greenaboro
William J. Bryan
Carolinas
Raleigh
Shaw
Durham
McIver
State Normal College
Burlington
Winston-Bajem
Kernersville
High Point
Lexington
Salisbury
Concord
Charlotte
McAdoo Hotel
Melver
North Carolina
John D. Rockefeller
R. B. Glenn
Mr. Bryan
Cgera House
Opera
American Tobacco Company
Hillshere
Eyder
Bryan Letter Advocates Public Ownership Of Railways
In a Sept letter to Gov James A Vardaman W D Bryan explains his shift to supporting government ownership of railroads citing corruption under private control. He says Democrats may reluctantly adopt the view and notes public opinion will determine support for the proposal as referenced in Vardaman's earlier statement.
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Remmbcan
Stacksn
Miss
James A. Vardanan
W.d. Bryan
Itiear
Gov. Vardaman
Bryan to be welcomed by Five Nations chiefs in Indian Territory
Muskogee Indian Territory September 17 reports that upon entering Indian Territory Mr. Bryan will be accompanied by five nation chiefs. Choctaw Chief McCurtain will welcome him from the east and introduce him at Choctaw Nation points. Creek Nation Chief Pleasant Porter will honor him in the Creek Nation. Cherokee Chief Rogers will join in the Cherokee Nation. Chickasaw Gov Johnston and Seminole Gov Brown will join the party for the special travel. All five chiefs pledge allegiance to the Democratic ticket.
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Uhieia
Neny
Muskogee
Ind.t
Mr. Bryan
Indian Territory
Pleasant Porter
Rogers
Bryan
Gov. Johnston
Gov. Brown
Atl
Notable Educator Charles Melver Dies on Bryan Train
Charles D. Melver of North Carolina Normal and Industrial College in Greensboro died suddenly on the Bryan train from Raleigh to Greensboro just after leaving Darke m. Melver was widely regarded as a leading educator in the South.
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Raleigh
Charles D. Melver
North Carolina Normal and Industrial College
Greansboro
South
Spollesy
Bryan Spelles
Greans
Bors
Darkem
Diny
Stewart refuses GOP ticket over Gabbert clash in labor war
Washington Font reports Stewart declines nomination for Boverbor after Chief Justice Gabbert, once a Populist then Democrat, is named on the Republican ticket amid Cripple Creek disturbances and a long running labor war. Republicans seek Stewart reconsideration or Gabbert resignation as pressure mounts.
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Washington
Denver
Colo
Stewart
Boverbor
Scceptante
Gabbert
Supreme Court
Cripple Creek
Web
The
War Association
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Gebbert
Ofice
Boy Bandits Oathbound in Hellertown Robbery Plot
Easton Pa Sept 1 Two members of the Sevee James gang of Hellertown faced arraignment after pleading guilty to larceny from a public school. Captain Bast 15 and Plora Ettwein 16 admitted to stealing books and other items and were sent to the House of Refuge. The pair described an oath taken on a skull to follow the captain and obey commands with death for any failure. Further confession indicated another member planned to kill a Hellertown resident for a grimmer offense.
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Easton
Hellertown
Isin
Amul
Scott
House of Refuge
William Bast
Plora Ettwein
Zimpfer
Best
Sleath
Pather
Bast
Turver Held Without Bail In Manslaughter Arraignment
Turver was arraigned in police court on a manslaughter charge stemming from an alleged act against Gertrude Knight's child in Philadelphia. Justice Murphy ordered no bail, with a further hearing set for Wednesday.
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Butislo
Turver
Murphy
Gertrude
Cures Asthma Quickly by Ascatco Drug Triumphs
New York reports the Austrian drug Ascatco showing rapid relief for asthma catarrh bronchitis and Tay fever in patients treated over two years. Administered in minute doses twice daily without habit restrictions it is claimed to act promptly even in long standing cases. The Austrian Dispensity offers a free sample by mail to interested readers.
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Ascatco
New York
Discatco
Ita
New York City
Root and Bacon to Cuba Peace Mission Aboard Columbia
The report states Secretary Root and Assistant Secretary Bacon travel aboard the Charleston from Callao and the Columbia departs Colon for Havana to aid a Cuban pacification effort. The President hopes Root joins Havana as plans unfold to secure a permanent peace. timing centers on a rapid transit via the Gulf of Mexico if needed. The Charleston and Cotumbiz/Columbia routes shift as the mission progresses toward Havana.
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Callao
Columbia
Colon
Havana
Navy
Department
Charlestan
Calla
Peru
Panama
Cotambiz
Guantanamd
Root
Emily
Chiretten
After & Craigs
South America
Prenent Plang
Cherleston
Pynams End Cross
Searstary Root
Charleston
San Francisco
Washington
Cubs
Gul
Mexico
Coton
United States
Secram
Tary Test
Bacon m
Cuban
Quesada
Secretari ‘Tagt
Bacon
Sauth America
Mustan J
Root Receives Ovation in Lima For Viva Peru Shout
Secretary Root impressed Peruvian crowds during a brief stay in Lima and Callao. A large reception at the wharf featured foreign ministers and diplomats. Root waved from the Charleston and cried Viva Peru. The Charleston then proceeded to Panama with plans to meet Governor Magoon before continuing to Washington.
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Imu
Peru
Root
Iu Clauser
Lima
Callao
Prad
Ign
Ront mm
Perlazeai
Panama
Secortary
Magoon
Tett
Washington
Funston To Await Orders Upon Arrival In Washington
Gen. Frederick Funston travels from American Lake to Washington and will report to the War Department awaiting further instructions from Secretary Taft. If Taft deems his presence in Cuba helpful, orders will send him there. otherwise he will await Taft’s guidance in Washington.
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Frederick Funston
American Lake
Washington
Taft
Gen. Funston
Fonston
Hte Achompany
Cuba
War Department
En. Funston
Department
Funston
Cubitt
Tecretary
Gey Funston
Will Act For Britain Protect British Interests in Cuba
The State Department answers that protection for American interests in Cuba during the revolution will extend to British interests and property as far as possible. British subjects hold railroad properties and other holdings in Cuba damaged by insurgents. There is concern for security of British property, with reports of destructions in Cienfuegos affecting plantations and other assets.
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United States
Cuba
State Department
Great Briain
Cubs
Cienfuegos
Officers to Serve in Cuba Reported by Marine Corps
Annapolis Md The following United States Marine Corps officers now stationed here have been notified they will be assigned to the tiled Battalion of Marines which will rendezvous at Norfolk Va for duty in Cuba Capt George C Thorpe Lieuts Robert L Denly Logan Tucker Carlos F B Price and Russell H Davin The battalion will embark on the Newark and Tacoma for Cuba
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Washington
Annapolis
United States Marine Corps
Rengevous
Norfolk
Cuba
George.c. Thorpe
Robert L. Denly
Logan Tucker
Carlos F. B. Price
Russell H. Davin
Newark
Tacoma
The Washington Post Swears In J L Harmon Solicitor Job
An item notes J L Harmon seeking a position related to morning newspaper matters in The Washington Post context. The reference lists Harmon as a candidate or contact associated with The Washington Post sections and a related solicitation.
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J. L. Harmon
J. T. Harmon
Weehington
Taft's Train Delayed as Cuba Crisis Echoes
Taft and Secretary Bacon plan to avoid aligning with either Cuban faction until conditions are clearer. A detachment will guard Meriano from the coast while naval vessels from Havana monitor developments. Hearings with leaders of both the sovereigntist and revolutionary forces are expected, with courtesies owed to Palma’s administration.
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Ramort
Uti
Havana
Aamalt
Merianao
Coaiser
Denver
Taft
Bacon
Hay
Palma Modstor
Sxivting
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Sovere
Naval moves to Cuba as US fleet heads south
The Navy plans to reinforce Havana with ships Louisiana Virginia Newark Minneapolis and Dixie sailing south from Norfolk League Island and other points. The aim is to deter Cuban unrest and secure the capital while a pacific plan develops. The Times notes outrages near Nuevitas and a demand at Constancia plantation and that bluejackets and battleships prepare for potential landing if needed.
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Cuba
Louisiana
Weill Grounds
Chesapeake
Capes
Einia
New Jersey
Witcless
Navy Department
Virginia
Ita
Newark
Norfolk
Minneapolis
League Island
Revana
Dixie
Constancia
War Department
Taft
Young impostor goes free in Toulon fraud case
A young American, claiming to be Herbert Shald son of a former U S Treasury secretary, was arrested in Toulon on a charge of attempting to obtain money under the name Shela. He was held briefly and later released on theAmerican government's intervention as the case unfolded.
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Toulon
Erbert
United
Miehecter
Yeleksed
AcBlspaten
Teulon
Yes
Terday
Herbert’ Shald
Joseph Shald
Treasury
United States
Ame
Shela
Ras Bean
Mas. Hut
Harie & Ark
Hety Notin
Europe
Deadly Train Collision At Cleveland Crossing
A Cleveland report details a fatal train incident near a granite crossing where a locomotive and cars were derailed. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as freight and passenger trains moved, with authorities later identifying the cause as unknown. The narrative cites Joseph Frazie holding a lever beside a body, signaling a tragic day on the tracks.
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Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph
Frazie
Grape-Nuts Restores Strength After Illness
A reader recounts long illness and fatigue from stomach trouble. After trying many treatments, a package of Grape-Nuts provided relief, restored health and weight, and ended dependence on other foods. The testimonial cites Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Postumm Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Control of Reading and Rail Lines Tied to Harriman Interests
New York Sept 17 A report that E H Harriman allied with Kuhn Loeb & Co to gain control of Baltimore and Ohio and thereby a large Reading stake received confirmation from bankers and railroad observers. The deal reportedly involved the Pennsylvania Railroad selling stock to Harriman interests, with officials indicating no harm to Pennsylvania in the transfer and discussions of forming a broader line nexus with Union Pacific and Chicago and Alton holdings.
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New York
Ad One
Fr. Harriman
Union Pacific Board
Baltimore
Ohio
Harriman
Algo
Pennsya Nia
Intereet
Kuh, Loeb & Co
Pennsylvania
Kuhn
Loeb & Co
I’ Harriman
Kuti Leed
Bariman
Alton
Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Hardiman
Rock
In & Rota Trust
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Washington
Pennsylvania Company
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New
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Jaseph Levenson
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J. T. Hackett
Koenig
Willam Hyp
J. FP. Windolph
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L. F. Huncke
Ciacles F Murphy
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Independence League
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Roser
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Crowts
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J Street
Mata Newspaper
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