Parker's Wand Out McCall Denies Rejected Campaign Gifts
New York Life President McCall testifies before an investigating committee in Albany on political contributions for the 1904 campaign. He says Democrats chased him for money and asserts he did not reject any dollars. Hamilton's Albany expenses were paid from company funds, totaling 235000 with verbal accounting, while McCall defends the gold standard stance and recalls Democratic pressure during the Bryan era.
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New York Life
Hamilton
Albany
New York
New York City Insurance Company
Andrew A Hamilton
Legislative Insurance
John A. Metta
New York Life Insurance Company
Charlies E. Hughes
Parker
Fn Md
Wien Hoe
Judge Parker
Democratic State Executive Committee
A McCall
Andrew
Hughes
Bi¢i
Miro McCall Stually
Call
Albunny
McCall
Prese
Tramilton
Spohe| 360
Mpeny
Bryan
Free Sr
M. McCail
Bl. McCall
George W Perkins
Nash
Newark State National Bank of Albany
Andrew Bramilton
Union Trust Co
Laura Biggar Seeks to Open Default in Frankenstein Suit
Laura Biggar, acquitted in New Jersey in a case involving a spurious child, asked Supreme Court Justice Truax for leave to open her default in a $37,500 suit by Samuel J. Frankenstein. Frankenstein, backed by Congressman Sulzer, argues services rendered in New Jersey and Pennsylvania justify the judgment. Truax reserved decision.
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Washington Post
New York
Laura Biggar
New Jersey
Henry M. Bennett
Day
Supreme Court
Truax
Samuel JT. Frankenstein
Ther
Frankenstein
Pittsburg
Tral
Sulzer
Pennsylvania
Bennett
Witte Surprises France With Russo German Hint
Russian peace envoy M. Witte startled Paris by saying Russo-German sympathy has grown and Franco-Russian ties should continue. In an interview with Temps he noted France’s past warmth and praised Kaiser’s wartime attitude while meeting Prime Minister Rouvier before departing by presidential train to meet President Loubet.
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Washington Post
Paris
M. Witte
Roosevelt
Russia
Europe
Germany
The
Temps
France
Rouvier
Loubet
Japan's Death Toll and Anti Peace Meeting in Tokyo
Tokyo reports War losses to date: 46 180 killed 10 970 died of wounds 15 300 died of sickness less than a quarter ill from sickness. An anti peace meeting in Ugena Park demanded breaking the treaty and cabinet resignation. Resolutions press lower house to oppose noncompliant members and call for sweeping police reforms. An answer to the throne was adopted but not published.
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Washington Post
London
Tokyo
The
Standard
Japan
Ugena Park
Seoul
Korea
Madrikof
Tunghwa
Hallung Chen
Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Beir
Jessen
Erence
Hessia
Bogatyr
Kamimura
Noyal
Sailunonen
Will Ratify Treaty Exchange in Washington Soon
It is stated that the exchange of ratifications for the peace treaty between Japan and Russia will occur in Washington shortly after each nation ratifies. Likely to be in the White House as a compliment to President Roosevelt, but no definite arrangements or exchangers have been chosen yet.
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Japan
Russia
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Japanese Peace Envoys Sail Home Amid Gratitude
Seven Japanese peace embassy members sailed from Seattle on the steamer Dakota. Director Yamasa of the foreign office praised the warm, courteous reception and expressed deep gratitude for the displayed friendship during their visit.
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America
Seattle
Wash
Dakota
Yamasa
Foreign Office
City Party rally denounces graft in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 2 the new City Party, a reform group opposing the Republican machine, nominated a county ticket for November. Delegates marched to City Hall, greeted Mayor Weaver with an ovation, and pledged support while adopting a reform platform emphasizing election law revision, merit in appointments, civil service, municipal control, and open administration.
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Republican Organization
Philadelphia
New City Party
Tcket
Sherif
Wilson H. Brown
Jermon
Rudolph Blankenburg
Rawerd A Anderson
Commen Fleas
Craig Biddle
Orphans’ Court
Morris Dallett
Biddle
Dailett
Weaver
Clarence Gibboney
Gibboney
Law and Order Society
Vention
Edmonds
Ramonds
City Party
G0od
Endorsement of Mayor Weaver and Transit Facilities Plan
The document lauds opening the Delaware River channel and steady progress on underground transit facilities. It ends by endorsing Mayor Weaver's administration and approving his directors for faithful adherence to the letter and spirit of the law.
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Delaware River
Weaver
Philadelphia Democrats Indorse City Party Ticket
Philadelphia Sept. 20 The Democratic county convention endorsed the City Party ticket after debate. Chairman Donnelly pressed federates to back the city efforts for municipal reform. The platform praised Mayor Weaver for breaking with the gang and called for a revolution against a corrupt, plundering municipality and State.
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Philadelphia
Donnelly
Weaver
Strat
Fusion Pulls Nebraska Dems and Populists Together
In Lincoln on Sept 20, Nebraska Democrats and Populists nominated William G Hastings for Supreme Court and D Cole with Louis Lightner as a Democrat on the regents ticket. William J Bryan praised President Roosevelt and urged party unity while a party vow denounced Rockefeller’s University of Nebraska gift and called for its return. The platforms urge ICC rate control, oppose passes, and back national railroad ownership by Populists.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska
Justice of the Supreme Court
William G Hastings
Regents of
the University
Cole
Louis Lightner
Wiliam J. Bryan
Bryan
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
University of Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jerome Nominators Adopt Black Square Emblem for Jerome Campaign
New York Sept 20 A conference of the anti Tammany group except Citizens Union met with plans to nominate a full city ticket at next week’s Citizens Union convention. Jerome supporters form the Jerome Nominators and will feature a solid black square as their party emblem. Signature drive for election board distribution underway amid printer produced appeals. Phone Fussell for Ice Cream 1427 N.Y. av.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Citizens’ Union
R. Fulton Cutting
Citizens’ Union City
Jerome
Board of Elections 14
Spinners in Session Serious Loss to Shippers
Atlantic City Sept 20 Gov Stokes opened the New England Cotton Manufacturers Convention defending New Jersey’s stance toward trusts. Ex-president Walmsley of New Bedford criticized bureau statistics while noting rising cotton exports to Japan and Cuba. Samuel Dale reported on Manchester cotton shipping, flagging fraudulent baling and damaged bales harming buyers, with the sector facing European skepticism.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Gov. Stokes
New England
Japan
Philippine Islands
Cuba
South America
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Bureau of Statistics
Agricultural Department
Germany
United States
Samuel
Dale
Manchester
England
Odd Fellows Prizes At Grand Lodge Session in Philadelphia
The eighty first communication of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows featured awards for competitive drills and degree team work by the California women drill corps. Class A first prize went to Canton Luona No. 6 Toledo for 600, second to Canton No. 1 Washington DC for 300. Class B went to Canton No 82 Rochester for 150. Reliquary of honor prizes included the Stokes gold medal worth 1000 awarded to Canton York No. 14 York Pa, and the Malden Mass Canton Malden No 58 won 400 for exemplification of degree work with second place to Canton York No 14 York Pa for 200. Heat appearance in parade honored San Francisco Rebekah drill corps first and Canton Lincoln No 48 Syracuse second.
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Philadelphia
California
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fprizen
Firet
Canton Luona
Toledo
Canton
Washington
D. C
Rochester
Canton No
York
Canton Malden
Malden
Mass
San Francisco
Rebekah Dritl Corpa
Lincoln
Hunt for Joseph Girard in murder case widens to week’s start
Washington Post report from New York dated Sept 20 details ongoing police pursuit of Joseph Girard in the Gussie Pfeiffer murder near West Chester. Capt Burfeind doubts multiple suspects, notes Girard left home Thursday, and lists false identifications and dead ends as detectives press a single-suspect theory with an eight day lead.
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Washington Post
New York
Gussie Pfeiffer
West Chester
Joseph Girard
Burfeind
Girard
Princess Bay
Price
New Brunswick
N. J
Tremont
O'Gorman
Auto Knocks Down Aged Woman In Newport
Mrs Bland, partially blind, was struck on Thames Street by Mrs Vanderbilt’s big auto driven by Joe Caravagna. The chauffeur tried to curb the machine but could not avoid the collision. She was bruised and shocked, treated at a store and later by a physician, then returned home.
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Washington Post
Newport
R. J
A. F. Vanderbilt
iChauffeur
Joe Caravagna
Bland
Thames Street
Chaiffeur
Italian Woman's Journey of Vengeance
A fragmented item notes a tale of vengeance tied to an Italian woman, suggesting a dramatic narrative or sensational feature. Details are sparse but imply a personal quest or crime scenario within the issue's broad cultural pages.
Indiana Attorney General Seeks Funds From Sherrick Losses
Indiana Attorney General Charles W. Miller states the State will follow and recover all funds Sherrick allegedly lost to gambling. Gov. Hanly cited a $10,000 loss with possible additional losses over two years. American Surety Company assigns no defense. the State takes charge of securities totaling about $172,000, with $19,825 already deposited and $127,872 shortfall remaining to be covered.
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Hanly
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles W. Miller
David E. Sherrick
Sherrick
Miller
Mr. Miller
Hamilton
French Lick
Roscos
Hawkins
American Surety Company
Farmers and Merchants' Bank
Cicero, Inc
Packers File Plea In Abatement Over Grand Jury Secrecy
Chicago reporters note a plea in abatement was filed by the indicted packers in U S District Court charging insufficient public drawing of the grand jury for their conspiracy to monopolize the meat industry. The document argues grand jury secrecy violated constitutional rights and notes four Schwars child Sulzberger officials, including Samuel Weil, arrive to face indictments on railroad rebate charges. The group, with attorneys, is expected to plead tomorrow.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Congress
Althoug
Schwarschild & Sulzberger
Humphrey
Joseph Weissenbach
Samuel Weil
Europe
Weil
Beth 8
Casey
Vance Dkipworth
Chess BE. Todd
Filth Thrown At U S Consulate In Cienfuegos
A unknown person or persons threw filth on the escutcheon of the United States at the American consulate in Cienfuegos. This is the second such outrage. An investigation led to an apology from the subsecretary of state at the Legation. Explanations point to Liberals aiming to embarrass the government or Moderates seeking to discredit Liberals.
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Washington Post
Havana
Sept. X
United States
Cienfuegos
Revenge Quest in Sicily Ends in a Mafia Trial
Germana Guell, an Italian widow from Sicily, travels to New York to raise funds for her seven year fight against Mafiosi who murdered her father to cover graft. She acted as her own lawyer, testified in disguise, and helped convict two brothers and a Mafia agent, but the case collapsed after a June revision freed the prisoners. Now penniless, she plans to return to Italy unless money arrives from New York Italians.
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New York
Germana Guell
Sicily
Italy
Diego Maria Guell
Grotte
Diego Guell
Germana
Nuovalone
Zafuto
Funda
Mafia
Germany
McClellan
Potena
United States
Calabara
Two Killed in Wreck Near Beowane Nevada
Reno Sept 20 Twenty injured and two men killed in a head on crash between two Southern Pacific freight trains nine miles west of Beowane. The wreck triggered a rear end collision with two passenger trains as crews tried to halt the oncoming section. Officials blamed one freight engineer for running past orders. emergency crews, wrecking trains, and medical staff were rushed to the scene.
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Reno
Nev
George Warean
San Francisco
Thomas ‘Unser
Panleburg
N. J
Southern Pacific Railroad
Beowane
Ross
Tinville
Colorado's Record Run On One Mile Course
Officers of the armored cruiser Colorado report the fastest speed by an American warship on a one mile course near Rockland Maine during a four hour sea trial last Saturday the ship reaching 2222 knots an hour. Also noted is memory of Gen Boynton at the Army of the Cumberland reunion in Chattanooga Tennessee with memorial service for the late president and others. Royal Blue Line to New York announces land passengers at Liberty Street.
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Colorado
Boston
Maia
Rockland
Boynton
Chattanoogs
Tenn
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
H. ¥. Boynton
Royal Blue Line Trails of
Baltimore
Ohio BR. R
New York
Liberty Mt
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Witte
Moses
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Berkeley Springs
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Ohio
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Fusion
State University
Ito
Phone Fussell
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Manchester Ship Canal Company
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HH. Vreeland
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Cowan
Cubs
Lowlermilk & Co
ODD Fellows
Sivan'a
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Firat
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Nevada
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