Gaynor The Choice Looking Forward To 1912
William R Hearst vows to oppose Gaynor's gubernatorial bid as the Democratic State convention nears in Saratoga. The article outlines Gaynor's fragile health and limited stump ability, with discussion of party heavyweights favoring his nomination while others weigh risks and alternatives.
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Tammany Chiettain
Gaynor
Fred Starek
Washington Post
Newark
William J. Gaynor
Creater
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Saratoga
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Poe
Pyrar
Imm
Ituc
Gayyd
William R Hearst
Hearst
Cohulan
Connect
Rumor of Mayor Gaynor Relapse Circulates Citywide
A New York report says rumors spread that Mayor Gaynor suffered a serious relapse and lost speech, with Dr Cornelius G Coakley allegedly summoned to Deepwells. The tale gained circulation but lacked verification as callers visited the mayor and Dr Coakley’s residence stated he was in Canada.
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New York
Gaynor
Cornelius G. Coakley
Deepwells
St. James, S. 1
Dr. Codkley
Canada
Girl Elopes With Japanese Man Arrested in Oakland
In San Francisco on September 22 Kunla Toda, a Japanese man, and Miss Mayda Reed who eloped from Smithville Utah were arrested in Oakland. The 15 year old girl is held at the YWCA as authorities advise. Toda, once an officer in the Japanese army, is 27 and educated. They lived near the girl's home for two years, traveled from Smithville to Los Angeles where Toda owned a chicken ranch, and planned to reach Seattle to avoid local restrictions on white Japanese marriages.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Cal
Kunla Toda
Mayda Reed
Smithville
Utah
Oakland
YW CA
James A. Ried Toda
Los Angeles
Toda
Seattle
Taft Wins Ohio Truce as Burton Stays Loyal to Party
In Cincinnati, President Taft brokered a temporary truce between Senator Theodore Burton and Cox to aid Warren G. Harding’s Ohio bid. Burton will stump the state and may draw national aides, including Nagel, into campaign efforts. Taft hosted Burton at his Taft residence, while Longworth hosted the dinner, with Taft planning to return to Washington Saturday.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland
George B. Cox
Taft
Senator Burton
Burton
Cox
Ohio
C. W. Dabney
Cincinnati University
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Forces Forecast Victory at Saratoga Convention
The Roosevelt Republicans bank on controlling the New York State convention in Saratoga next Tuesday with Col Roosevelt predicting a 100 vote majority. Delegates from Dutchess and Montgomery counties join the effort while the old guard fears losing influence over the State committee.
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Washington Post
New York
Roosevelt Republicans
Saratoga
William Barnes, Jr
Old Guard
Inclarion Jones
Col Roosevelt
de Griscom
Roosevelt
Griscom
State Committee
Oyster Bay
N. Y
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Col. Roosevelt
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New York City
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Welt
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Jacob Gould Schurmen
Cornell University
Henry L. Stimson
Bennet
Representative Cocks
Nassau County
S. B. Donnelly
Taft May See World Series Games in Philadelphia
Cincinnati reports President Taft may attend Philadelphia world series games if his Washington duties allow. He told Chairman August Herrmann he would relish watching the days events, with plans to travel to Philadelphia one morning, attend the afternoon game, and return that evening if feasible.
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Washington
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Herrmann
TO PRESIDE SHERMAN
Utica dispatch reports Vice President James S. Sherman returning from Atlantic City and saying he will stay until the Republican State convention in Saratoga where he will preside. Two special trains are planned to carry Republicans to the state gathering next Monday, one for Sherman supporters and delegates, the other a Roosevelt train with nine delegates and a progressive band. The First assembly district convention aims to elect delegates to the state convention with Sherman leading the delegation.
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Grist
Utica
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Sherman
Atlantic City
Grand Army of the Republic
Cary
Cayuga Indorses Roosevelt Delegation Largely Sherman Men
Cayuga county Republican convention endorses Theodore Roosevelt for temporary chairman and asks delegates to vote for him. Delegation of eleven led by Congressman Sereno Payne chosen, with most members recognized as anti-Roosevelt insurgents.
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Washington Post
Auburn
N. Y
Cayuga J County
Theodore Roosevelt
Sereno Payne
Neary
May regain rich bride as lifeguard summoned to St Louis
Lifeguard Jack Howland left Avon for St Louis after a telegram from his wife Helen O Brien's sister. Helen, daughter of a St Louis millionaire, wed Howland at Avon and was later separated from him after her mother ordered her away. Mrs O Brien seeks to annul the marriage and the telegram replies to a three week old letter.
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St. Lows
Washington Post
Asbury, Park
Jack” Howland
St. Louis
Howland
Strows
Leaps From Train Window In Baltimore Escape Attempt
Max Golden, held on a Washington charge of larceny for watches, leaped from a Pennsylvania Railroad express train as it entered the northern Baltimore tunnel. Detective Kleindienst led the arrest party from New York. Golden’s fate remains unknown as searchers comb the tunnel for his body or escape. The July 2 robbery prompted a general lookout by Washington police and a warrant sent to Baltimore.
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New York
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National G A R Encampment Chooses Gilman and McElroy
The G A R national encampment elected John Ks Gilman of Boston as commander in chief and Rochester New Jersey as next meeting place. McElroy of Washington withdrew after denouncing false accusations but his supporters pressed for an inquiry into his administration. A detective recovered two stolen watches tied to the case.
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Washington
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Archbishops Decline Comment On Storer Letters Affair
In Omaha Archbishop Ireland refused to discuss letters published by Mrs. Bellamy Storer, saying the matter is closed and nothing further will be released. In Oyster Bay Colonel Roosevelt likewise declined to enter new controversy, stating past letters to and from Storer establish the record and veracity cannot be reargued.
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Bellamy Storer
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Col
Roosevelt
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Rheinstrom Declared Insane in San Francisco
Special to The Washington Fest. Harry Rheinstrom son of Cincinnati distiller and Edna Loftus actress has been declared insane. He was removed to an Oakland asylum and, due to violent condition, placed in a padded cell to prevent self harm. 822.50 to Nashville. Baltimore and Ohio travel notice Sept 24 to 27 valid for return until Oct 6 with possible extension to Oct 31.
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Grand Army of the Republic encampment picks Rochester site
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment elected Col. Gilman as commander in chief and discussed pension costs and a statue of Robert E. Lee. Rochester was chosen as next encampment site only if railroad rates meet negotiable terms, with flexibility to move to another city if rates are unsatisfactory. The pension plan for life faced likely shelving due to projected high costs, with the McComber bill favored to relax widow protections. the session opened under Commander Samuel R. Van Sant with praise for Union and Confederate veterans and notes on Gilman’s service history including Antietam and Gettysburg.
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Taft Effects Truce in Ohio Roosevelt Claims Victory
Prisoner Leaps From Train. Canada to Have Bureau Here 2 Workhouse Management Attacked. Travel 3 600 Miles In an Auto. Parents of Truants May Be Arrested. 3 Kills Woman and Himself. New Aid to War on Phthisis. Fleet's Gunners Good Marksmen. Slinoig Republicans Frame Platform. Editorial Comment. Police Seek Incendiaries. News of Alexandria.
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Toadstools Poison Three Miss Dent Dies In Michigan
Miss Zola Dent aged 19 prominent in society died after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms in Pontiac Michigan today. Her mother Mrs George Dent and guests Mr and Mrs Edward Leed of Detroit were hospitalized and not expected to live.
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Power of Attorney Revoked in Chanler Antenuptial Trust Case
New Yorker Lina Cavalieri loses income rights as Robert Winthrop Chanler revokes her power of attorney over his estate. Trustees served with revocation. lawyers plan to answer Mrs Jules Chamberlain Chanler's challenge to the antenuptial pact. Chanler family says to keep Cavalieri in the background while lawyers handle affairs.
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Chinese Girl Barred From Macon High School
May Ling Soong, niece of a Chinese embassy staffer, is barred from Gresham High School in Macon Bibb County because she is not Caucasian or a U.S. citizen. Her sister had graduated Wesleyan College in Macon. She intended to enter Wesleyan after coming to Macon but was deemed deficient and advised to prepare at Gresham. The board cited race and citizenship as disqualifying factors under local law.
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Ballinger land fraud probe looms in Northwest region
Spokane reports federal officers push an Alaska land fraud inquiry said to rival the Cunningham cases. The investigation, linked to Interior Secretary Ballinger, involves a new group of claims and prominent Spokane figures, with Ballinger's Spokane visit cited as aiding officials from the land office and Justice Department. A separate travel ad notes $22.50 round trip to Nashville on Southern Railway with Sept 2 to 27 dates and return by Oct 5.
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Canada to Establish Washington Bureau for Direct Dominion US Ties
Premier Laurier moves to set up a permanent Canadian bureau in Washington to handle cross border issues directly. George H. Gall, a former newspaper man, will serve as secretary and begin duties October 1 with a $4500 annual salary, leasing a Massachusetts Avenue residence as bureau home. The appointment aims to streamline talks on railway rates tariffs banking and boundaries, with a senior agent to be named soon.
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78 Year Old Doctor Weds 39 Year Old Bride in Louisville
Dr. Herrick Johnson long associated with McCormick Theological Seminary wed Miss Margaret Duncan in Westminster Presbyterian Church Louisville on September 2. The couple, who met in Atlantic City in 1909, plan to visit New York before settling in Philadelphia Roanoke bank wedding occurred the same day with W H Snidow and Rose Price uniting in Roanoke. groom presents $2000 to bride.
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Theological Seminary
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Frowns On Higher Rates Prompt Rail Hearings
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin T Lane urged Western railroads to seek methods other than asking shippers to fund higher freight rates during a Chicago hearing on a proposed general rate increase. Rail officials argued rates and capitalization drive efficiency, but Lane’s comment sparked questions about financing reforms for big carriers.
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