Roosevelt Taft clash stirs New York primaries fight
The Roosevelt Taft conference at New Haven sparks a fierce battle for control of the New York State convention. Griscom and Roosevelt backers clash with the old guard over organization and money as Oneida and statewide results loom large. Roosevelt denounces an implied motive behind the conference while Taft supporters seek a decisive upstate win before Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Starek
Washington Post
New York
Theodore Rocaevelt
Taft
New Haven
Mr Tait
Saratoga
Oneda
Utica
Sherman
Syracuse
Onondaga Coum
Rochester
Monroe County
Buffalo
Erie County
Albany
Albany County
Roy
Rvselaer County
Schenectady
Monroe
Onon
Lama
Old Guard
Erie
Kengselaer
Roosevelt
Oneida
Col. Ronseelt
Roonevelt
Griscom
Mr. Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Siiscom
Father's of Coney Island Dies in Germany
Word reached New York that Charles Feltman known as the Father of Coney Island died in Cappel Germany. Feltman opened a bathing place and laid the foundation for the amusement area now famed. He fought to keep his attractions clean and wholesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cappel
Germany
Charles Feltman
Coney Island
Coney
Feltman
Victory claims vary as delegates diverge at Saratoga
In Oneida and Utica primaries Sherman edges a narrow win in Utica while losing in his ward. Erie County shows 61 delegates backing Roosevelt. Barnes claims a 63 vote upstate lead for Sherman as New York Republicans head to Saratoga to decide resolutions and delegate slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Erie County
Col. Roosevelt
Utica
Oneida County
Sherman
Oneida
Republicans
Shermen
Frederick M. Davenport
Edward K. Hart
Republican League
Utics
s@ve
Ir. Sherman
Atlantic City
Barnes
Albany
N. Y
New York
Old Guard
Committee On Resolutions
Roosevelt
Bryan
New Haven
Taft
Mr. Barnes
West
Parsons Named Again In New York Congressional Races
In New York Republican conventions across ten districts were mostly postponed for state decisions. Olcott, retiring after 1905 service, was defeated by Bennett in the Fifteenth district. Parsons secured renomination in the Thirteenth. Curran nominated in the Eleventh. Bennet backers delayed the Seventeenth. Other districts postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob van Vechten Olcott
William M. Bennett
Olcott
Herbert Parsons
New York County Republican Committee
Charles V. Fornes
Henry H. Curran
William &. Bennet
Remnet
Congress
Colorado Republicans Adjourn as Referendum Fight Splits Convention
Colorado Springs convention stalls over resolutions on Taft Roosevelt line and the initiative referendum. The body adjourned with governor candidate selection tied to platform. 144 Denver progressive delegates denied seats. Merle Vincent urges referendum support, but plank rejected amid minority challenge. In separate item, Laura Mullins convicted for officiating a false marriage, sentenced to 30 days jail and $20 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Denver
Taft
Roosevelt
Merle D. Vincent
Col. Roosevelt
Washington
Laula M. Mullings
Howell
Hughed
Luelia Mullins
Lewis Heads Ticket Fight Over Platform Hot
Vivian M. Lewis, current banking and insurance commissioner, named GOP governor on first ballot at the New Jersey state convention. He backed a platform charging the public utilities commission with rate making powers, defeating rivals Frelinghuysen Garven and Martin. George L. Record led supporters for new idea planks but most were not adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank
Public Utilities Commission
Trenton
N. J
Vivian MM. Lewis
Banking and Insurance
Lewis
State Senate
Pierre P. Garven
Hudson County
Committee On
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Lewis Friends
George L. Record
New Idea Republicans
Record
Massachusetts
Taft
Rosevelt
Wilson
Permanent Tariff Commission
Finger Prints Accuse Hom James Jennings In Chicago Murder
Chicago police announce that thumb and finger prints on the Hiller home window sash match those of Thomas Jennings, the suspect in the murder of Clarence J. Hiller. Officials say the prints are the sole direct evidence, though Jennings has prior convict status and was found with a revolver near the scene. Large photos of the prints will be key to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. P. Evans
Bureau of Identification
Hiller
Thomas Jennings
Clarence J. Hiller
Mondey
Jennings
Spain’s Vines Flooded as Violent Storms Ravage South
Madrid reports heavy damage to vineyards and olive orchards across southern Spain. Eight villages, including Lorca and Cieza, are submerged three to six feet. lower Barcelona flooded and tramways interrupted. Altar of St. Paul’s Church inundated. Torre de Esteban in Toledo reports an unprecedented hailstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Lorca
Cieza
Barcelona
St. Paul's Church
Torre de Estaban
Toledo
Hotels Guests List Across States and Abroad
A dense roster of names and places appears from hotels listing guests and associated towns. Notable entries include Mr and Mrs Davis in OBIE, John L Rich in Covington, and George G Batley in New York, with extensive mentions across Maryland Ohio Virginia and beyond, reflecting a broad guest register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Murray Bacon
Charles H. Platchford
Horace Jonkened
Willacd Hoyard T. Wood
Sandra
F. D. Redipgion
Ann Or
Rs. A. Davis
Obie, Dimed & Jedoy
Shareharn
N. Etreet
Arlin Goldemich
D. Saimilk
Charles GC. Robbins
Sew Yoeland
Frederick K. Gittorde Yalmi
Vanderiok
Bontey
Gordon
H. Me Pergando Jonge
Tou Keene
Morris ‘Slimoe
Fuiler
Z. Putty
H.W Hair
Wesine
J ON. Saider
T. Humphre
Willard
B. Both
Xe C. Wright
A- Pahoa
Epbitt Orville
Eivarett P. Stroup
Biddie
J. Wilhear
W A "Bresnan
At. Byde
G F. Fendersmith
Wiliam A. Edwards
Gad Mire
MW. Howard
Bart & Butter
Tiohauan
Srevertee Tatemelin
Carson
R. W. Ned- Ono
Weaker
Mim Marie
Columbus
A. Aie J
Giddings
Ausmia
Shoreham
Bey
Wardron
Wilard
Kentucky
John L. Rich
Covington
Raleigh
L. Putnem
New Orleans
Baltimore
Marylan
Bel Air
Wird
Miri
Biel Shomas
Tottle
Baisten
York
George G. Batley
Arthur E. Sutherland
Rochlester
Shorel
H. A. Latgack
Schensoredy
New Jersey
M. C. Martin
Ridge
George G.caleb
Montcialyevita
Aearner
Fooreatown
Lewis Ap
James Fred
National Park
Ohio
Adele Rare
Cleveland
C. W. McCormick
Ebblir
J. J. Heaton
Chicianatt
Br. E. Marsan
Hr. A. Harmon
Mies Harmon
Seattle Sailor Claims Heir to Holstein Title
A well dressed seaman appearing at Seattle police headquarters claims to be Olaf Holstein, heir to the Holstein estate and title. He says he is the eldest son of a sister, not Countess Holstein, and that his mother's vast estate remains unsettled due to his absence. He plans to travel to Copenhagen after settling his affairs and notes a Danish Brotherhood push to locate him. The tale traces his travels across Texas, Nevada, and Alaska in pursuit of the inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Olaf Holstein
Denmark
Holstein
Sen Suhr
Suhr
Fer
Copenhagen
Danish Brotherhood of America
Seven Seas
Texas
Nevada
Alaska
Chanler Wife Seeks Settlement Over Antenuptial Pact Dispute
Paris dispatches report Mrs Julia Chanler, first wife of Robert W Chanler, instructing lawyers to set aside the antenuptial agreement citing jeopardized $20 000 yearly support for her and children. A cash settlement offer of 92 may be accepted on arrival. Cavalleri's attorney seeks substitute service. An unpaid Italian National Club bill of 92 is also filed against Chanler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Paris
Julia Chamberlain Chanter
Robert W. Chanter
Alexander, Watriss & Polk
Chanier
Frederick W. Watriss
Chanler
Cavalieri
Ragston
Rtobert W. Chanler
Fifth Avenue
Chanter
Sidney Harris
Cavalleri
Mr. Harris
Robert W. Chanler
Fleet bouts foe in night drill at Southern grounds
United States Atlantic fleet battleships staged a night battle drill repelling a torpedo boat flotilla. Sixteen battleships anchored off Southern Drill Grounds fired tracers at towed targets, scoring heavy hits. Friday’s drills aim to finish and shift to New York with shore leave for sailors. Capt. Hayden reassigned to Key West as naval station commander, relieving Commodore Beehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kansas
Portsmouth
Schroeder
Thia
Ramn
New York
Pluym to prosecute lost on sure thing bet swindle
Washington tailor Robert Pluym plans to prosecute James O Hara in Baltimore for swindling him out of 4500 dollars. The case centers on a 20 to 1 horse race tip and a planned 10000 bet. O Hara was arrested in Baltimore last Monday and is held without bail. Pluym will travel to testify and pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pluym
Fourteenth Street
James O'Hara
Baltimore
O'Hara
Pluym
Washington
Tate
Ploym
O’hara
Mr. Pluym
Playin
Maj. Sylvester
Movements of Ocean Steamers Update Headlines
Vessels listed indicate sailings and dockings from New York and European ports. Ships include Bremen Wilhelm der Grosse, Duca d Aosta, Ryndam, Teutonic, and Majestic with routes to Hamburg Rotterdam Naples New York and Southampton. Dock times given for several ships and signaling notes for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wane V Ee
New York
Mesaba
London
Lutelana
Naples
Kranpring Wilhelm
Bremen
Kaleer Wilhelm der Grosse
Queenstown
Campania
Genoa
Duca d'Aosta
Trieste
Martha Washington
Marselles
Nadonna
Glasgow
Farneseia
Plymouth
Deutschland
Hamburg
Kronpringesamn Ceciile
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Ducea di Genova
Marssilles
Sant' Anns
Lusttanis
Liverpool
Sable Island
Koenigan Luise
Genos
Graf Walderace
Teutonic
Southampton
Ivornis
Boston
Siesconset
Friedrich der Grosse
Browhead
Lizard—Majestic
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Transfers
Army orders grant leaves of absence from one to six months for officers including Col Enoch H Crowder Maj Charles Beckutta Capt George H Jamerson Capt Eli A Hetmick and Capt John H Hughes. Several officers are reassigned or detailed to new stations hospitals and boards. James H Fowler and Patrick J Keegan discharged. Fleet Surg Charles Wittman placed on retired list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch H. Crowder
Nelson A. Goodapeed
Oas Jments
Charles Beckutta
George H. Jamerson
Eli A. Hetmick
John M Sigworth
Twenty-third Infantry
Walter Reed Hospital
District of Columbia
Edwin A. Root
Geographic
Mames
William D. Beach
General Staff
William W. Hoddin
Second Infantry
General Hospital
Presidio
San Francisco
Cal
Fort Bayard
N. Mex
Edmund J. Gruber
Pithfield Artillery
Atation
Washington
Walter Stogles
Coast Artillery Corps
Chicago
Baeut
Rosier C. Bayly
Philippines
Logan
Calvin D. Cowles, Jr
Medical Corps
Robert W. Kerr
Phippines
Sheridan
Arthur N. Tasker
John H. Hughes
Fourth Infantry
Louie M. Nuttman
James H. Fowler
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Army
Harry L. Simpson
Third Infantry
Presidio of
Hot Springs
Ark
Charles Wittman
James B. Mitchell
Guard of
State of
New York
Patrick J. Keegan
Two Midshipmen Resign for Physical Disability
Annapolis Md Sept 20 Midshipman Herbert E Rehms of Indianapolis a class member who will graduate next June was allowed to resign due to physical disability He has been treated at the Army and Navy Sanitarium Colorado for nearly a year and a half William s H Allen Jr of Pittsburg Pa a member of the third class also resigned for physical disability Josef Kainz Dead Vienna Sept 21 German dramatic actor born 1858 made stage debut at 16 and had toured major American cities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annapolis
Herbert E. Rehms
Indianapolis
Ind
Army and Navy Sanitarium
Colorado
Williams H. Allen, Jr
Pittsburg
Josef Kainz
Vienna
Ameriva
Mitchel and Gaynor Clash Over Police Chief Dismissal
Acting Mayor Mitchel told a grand jury he recommended removing Police Commissioner Baker after conferring with Mayor Gaynor at St James. Gaynor asked to hold the matter, saying he would handle it upon returning to duties. Baker defended his stance and claimed the letter was not critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
John Purroy Mitchel
Grand Jury
Gaynor
William F. Baker
St. James
Mitchel
Mr. Mitchel
Raymond Fosdick
Gorthissoner
Wes
Commissioner Baker
Baker
Whitman
F. N. Crowell
Grand Jury Room
Tafts Army Nurse C. v. Stauffer Dead
Muskegon Michigan September burial of Mrs C V Stauffer an army nurse who cared for President Taft in the Philippines and led nursing efforts during the first U S occupation she accompanied Gen Frederick Funston when he returned stateside after illness in the tropics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
C. v. Stauffer
Taft
Philippines
Bomb factory found in Lisbon. ten arrested
Lisbon dispatch reports police uncovered a bomb factory and arrested ten persons. One suspect confessed to a political plot connected with the activities. The raid underscores rising security concerns amid unrest in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Rept
ALL BALLOONS LAND SAFELY IN INDIANA EVENT
Indianapolis reports conclude a major balloon meet at the speedway with America II Buckeye and Miss Sophia as likely winners. Migs Sopma of St Louis landed in West Virginia after a long endurance flight while Buckeye touched down in Showalter Virginia and New York landed near Portsmouth Ohio. Final selections await Aero Club of America reports before the International meet in St Louis on October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Buckeye
Miss Sophia
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sopma
Willam ‘B. Assmann
St. Louis
Calhoun County
W. Va
J. H. Wade
Cleveland
Pilot
Showalter
New York
Clifford B. Harmon
Portsmouth
Ohio
Aero Club of America
Owever
America II
Miss Soptua
Wabash Directors Sued Over Stock Exchange Deal
Special to The Weellington reports James Pollitz owner of 100000 dollars of Wabash common stock sues George J Gould Edwin Gould General Thomas H Hubbard John T Terry and other Wabash directors over exchanging 10000000 of Wabash stock for the entire 10000000 capital stock of the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Railway now in receivers hands Pollitz claims Michigan law violations punishable by ten years in prison and the suit appeared before Supreme Court Justice Bijur who granted twenty days to reply to Hubbard's answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weellington
New York
James Pollitz
Wabash Railroad Company
George J. Gould
Edwin Gould
Thomas H. Hubbard
John T. Terry
Wabash Board
Wabash
Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Railway Company
Michigan
Supreme Court
Bijur
Plaintif
Hubbard
Beverly butchers indicted for false weights in Salem and Beverly
Seven meat dealers indicted by the Essex county grand jury on charges of giving false weights. Indicted entities include Swift & Co Armour & Co James A Crane Ernest P Odell John P Squire & Co William H Reed and Alfonso E Heal of Salem and Beverly Massachusetts on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lawrence
Mass
Essex County Grand Jury
Swift & Co
Armour & Co
James A. Crane
Ernest P. Odell
John P. Squire
Alleged Spy Remanded Over Portsmouth Fort Sketch Charge
In London on September 9 Lieutenant Helm a German officer accused of spying was remanded in custody after bail was refused for allegedly unlawfully sketching the fortifications of Portsmouth Harbor. The felony charge was not substantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helm
Portsmouth
Naval Officer Transfers And Home Leave Orders Chronicle
A series of transfer and duty orders list retirements, new commands, and on leave movements for multiple officers. Commodore Beeler retires from the Seventh Naval District at Key West. Captain Hayden shifts from Naval Observatory to Berthold district command at Key West. Commander Stafford and Lieutenants Dinger and Sabm move to new duties or home posts. Ensign Alten Bradley and Midshipman Brown receive assignments. Surgeon Pleadwell transfers to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Paymaster Mal returns to Charleston for account settlement and awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beeler
Seventh Naval District
Naval Station
Key West
Fla
E. E. Hayden
Naval Observatory
Washington, D. C
Berouth Naval District
G H Stafford
Naval Coal Depot
Tiburon
Cal
H. C. Dinger
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Navy Department
Drayton
L. Sabm
North Carolina
E. G. Alten
Jaws
Minnesota
W. W. Bradley, Jr
Treatment Naval Hospital
Boston
Maan
Naval Wroaical School Hospital
Washington, D.C
Brown
Connecticut
F. L. Pleadwell
Navel War College
Newport
R. I
Bursan of
H. de F. Mal
Charleston
Walt
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Committee
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Timothy Woodruff
Queens County
Tim
Resort
Cassel
Parsons
Bennett
Curran
Hom
John Josiah
Budapest
Austria
J. 1. Wilbeur
Exeen
Mrs.chanler
Southern Drill Grounds
Hayden
W. H. Beehler
Pluym TO
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Corner
Wabash Directors
Beverly Butchers
Infante
Aaron
L. F. Werba
Harry Kelly
the Deacon
Lady
GIRLZ
Hilliard
Porter Emerson Browne
Geuater
Har — Kipling
Belasco
Wernemhy and
Saturdy
Sam S
Lee Shubert, Inc
Cyril Scott
John Cort
Max Figman
Edith Elia
Mary Jane
Charles Marks’ (Inc
Charles Frohman
Otis Skinner
Booth Tarrington
Harry Leon Wilson
Academy Tions
al Rich
Rogers Bros
Panama
Cechl Spooner
FORLN
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Sosa
Ails Daily Met
Eves
The
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Glark
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Iris Mert
al Reaves
Washington Boz
Lyceum
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