Pennsylvania Judges Reply to Hearst Denials on Corruption Charges
Justice John P Elkin of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied receiving money from John D. Archbold or attempting to influence legislation for Standard Oil. Former Governor William A. Stone defended Elkin and stated Hearst overstates claims about oil and gas law expertise and judge appointments.
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Pittsburg
John P Elkin
Pennsylvanian Supreme Court
W. FR. Hearst
Standard Oil
New York
John Db. Archbold
Standard Oll Company
Elkin
Indiana
Supreme Court
Hearst
Archbold
Archbeld
Standard of Commony
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Mer
Henderson
Morrison
Osage Nation Responds to Haskell Charges in Roosevelt Letter
The Interior Department released a statement to Osage Indians and Five Civilized Tribes refuting Governor Haskell’s claims about Osage land leases and royalty rates. It accuses Haskell of deliberate falsehoods and notes Roosevelt and Garfield intend Indians know the truth.
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Morning Journal
Muskogee
Okla
Five Civilized Tribes
Interior Department
Washington
Haskell
Indian Territory
OH Company
Roosevelt
Garfield
Judges deny Archbold letters influencing appointment
Judges J J Henderson of Meadville and T A Morrison of Smithport, both of the Pennsylvania superior court, say they never spoke with John D Archbold and knew of no reason for him to seek Governor Stone’s appointment, denying knowledge of any letters read by Hearst.
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Philadelphia
J. J. Henderson
Meadville
T. A Morrison
Smithnport
Superior Court of Pennsylvenia
John D. Archbeld
Standard OF
Washington Urges Uplift of Negro Race
Dr Booker T Washington closed the International Student conference in Columbus with three addresses. Five thousand filled Memorial hall, many turned away to a smaller hall. He urged a higher standard of life, dignity of labor, dangers of idleness, and the Bible's power to uplift the race.
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Columbus
Booker T. Washington
Memorial Hall
Parkhurst resigns presidency of crime prevention society
Reverend Dr. James H. Parkhurst has stepped down after sixteen years leading the Society for the Prevention of Crime. The resignation will be announced at a Hotel Gotham dinner. Parkhurst began the campaign following a 1890 sermon on municipal politics at Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
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New York
James H. Parkhurst
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Hotel Gotham
Parkhurst
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Howard Crosby
Higuer
Taft Reaches New York After Campaign Swing
William Howard Taft arrived in New York at 6 15 PM from Cary Indiana where he closed the campaign leg. He met his brother at the station and will spend the night at his residence. Tomorrow he heads to New Haven at 10 60 o clock and will address a Brooklyn meeting at 4 30 PM as part of the eastern campaign path.
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Ly Morning Journal
New York
William
Taft
Cary
Ind
Henry W. Taft
Mr. Taft
New Haven
Conn
Brooklyn
General election in Canada today
Montreal reports a Dominion wide general election scheduled for tomorrow to select a new parliament. Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Liberal government faces a challenge, with observers predicting some loss in seats but no clear path to defeat.
Kern to Resume Campaign Work Amid Father's Health Update
Indianapolis report says John W. Kern Jr. shows marked improvement, allowing Democratic vice presidential nominee to continue campaign appearances. Kern plans to depart soon for a trip and will stay in close touch with home, touring Indiana on a special train upon return.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern, Jr
Munkiel
Kern
US Ag
Noted Mobile Lawyer Murphy Robinson Dies by Own Hand
Mobile Alabama October 25 Major Whal ward Murphy Robinson prominent local bar member and political figure committed suicide by shooting. He was regarded as a leader in the state bar.
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Mobile
Ala
Whalward Murphy Robinson
State
Eloquent Advocates Urge Voter to Do His Part
Advocates from multiple parties call on wavering voters to cast ballots in a push to safeguard the country. The appeal stresses civic duty and national stakes amid a tense political climate.
Campaign winds push Taft Bryan through Ohio and Indiana
The Morning Journal reports a six day finish with Taft and Bryan touring Ohio and Indiana. Taft plans Cleveland and Youngstown addresses. Bryan to cover Ohio Indiana and New York as Democrats mobilize for electoral votes. Prominent speakers include Root Garfield Beveridge Hemenway and others.
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New York
Ohio
Indiana
Myr
Taft
Roosevelt
Root
Garfield
Cleveland
Youngstown
Moundlay
Fathbanks
Beveridge
Hemenway
John L. Griffin
United States Contu
Liverpool
Representative Gardner
Michigan
W. J. Bryan
New York State
Willl
Bryan
Hudson River
Madison Square Garden
Brooklyn
Cty Tammany Hall
Madison Square
Mr. Bryan
Paterson
N. J
Syracuse
Ohie
Walker
John Sharp Wilkins
Bacon
Georgia
Hoke Smith
H. Higeing
Rhodesland
Ansel
Bouth Cerolina
New York City
Greater New York
Mutison Square Garden
Oectober
Wyatt
Hughes
William Alden
George A. Knight
California
Political figures named in candidate slate and endorsements
The list cites Attorney General Bonaparte James Sherman as a vice presidential candidate and includes Senator Dolliver along with Representatives Herbert Parsons of New York and J Francis Burke of Pennsylvania.
High officers to take part in court martial
Major General Frederick D. Grant and Mrs. Grant arrived in Detroit to attend a court martial at Fort Wayne beginning tomorrow. The case involves Colonel Daniel Cornman and Captain Charles G. French over alleged illegal forage distribution. Other officers arriving include judge advocate Captain Charles H. Howland and several brigadier generals and colonels from various departments.
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Detroit
Frederick D. Grant
Storm bounds Canadian Pacific road reopened
Medicine Hat Saskatchewan October 25 The first trains since Monday reached Medicine Hat from the east last evening Riders from the district south to the United States border recount fearful hardships caused by the storm Donald Cameron a sheep herder and two others were driven to abandon their flocks to save themselves Cameron died after sixty hours without sleep or food The two survivors reached a ranch in safety It is feared many other herders have perished.
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Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
United States
Donald Cameron
Cameron
King Peter Galls Troops to Colors
London dispatch reports Servian government mobilizes first reserves and orders khaki for troops with 300 Maxim guns and 400 military automobiles. It says King Peter informed the Turkish ambassador of a possible alliance between Serbia and Montenegro, not affecting ties with Turkey.
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Morning Journal
London
Belgrade
Peer
Mervia
Montenegro
Turkey
Deeper mine DD to oppose jesteean plans
St Petersburg reports no definite outcome from Verlin talks between Alewlosky and Prince von Bucow while Berlin expects delays. Iswolsky says Austria’s action harms Slavic interests and urges patience until he returns to Russia. Jetuberists back foreign minister though Khomykeff opposes annexation talk. Servian crown prince voyage seen as a peace menace.
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St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Verlin
A,lewolsky
Prince von Bucow
Gernay
Berlin
Germany
M. Iswolsky
Novce-Vremya’s
Austria
Russia
Khomykeff
Tueele
Busnesrad Plewsegevinn
Austria-hungary
Dardenelles
Rugela
Hals
Turkey
Servie
Belgrade
Bubonic plague breaks out violently in Terebra Azores
Lisbon dispatch reports the bubonic plague spreading with renewed violence on Terebra island in the Azores archipelago as officials scramble to contain the outbreak. Local authorities warn residents to stay indoors and seek medical attention for suspected cases.
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Lisbon
Terebra
Azores Islands
Bryan reports straw polls show Democratic gains nationally
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire notes W J Began campaigning in New Jersey and New York. Bryan meets National Chairman Mack and Nathan Straus in Jersey City, rests at Straus home, dines at Herman Ridder's, heads to Paterson to fulfill a pledge, and cites broad Democratic gains across states and occupations amid favorable Indiana and Ohio meetings.
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W. J
New Jersey
Jersey City
Mack
Nathan Straus
Bryan
Straus
Herman Ridder
National Democratic Committee
Paterson
N. J
New York City
Iowa
Oxford College
Manglemadl
W. J. Dbegan
Arlene
New York
Rhodes Scholure
Governor to use full power to punish Kin Kin murderers
Memphis dispatch reports that Obion county circuit court will convene in special session to investigate Quentin Rankin's death near Reelfoot Lake by night riders. Five National Guard companies will assist, with posses from neighboring counties. The Western Tennessee Land Company, Rankin and Colonel Taylor figures tied to land ownership, faces indictments as night rider activity is challenged. Governors across the South consider a coordinated effort to dismantle night rider organizations.
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Memphis
Circuit Court of
Obion County
Union City
Quentin Rankin
Night Rider
Reelfoot Lake
State National Guard
Tatum
Reelfoot Lake District
Western Tennessee Land Company
Western Tennessee Land Company, of Which Captain Rankin
R. Taylor
Trenton
Lake Region
Rankin
Night Riders
South
Patterson
Jealous sailor kills wife then shoots self in Portsmouth
Daniel J. Hennessy a United States Navy seaman shot his wife believed to be unfaithful and then killed himself. The couple had not lived together for some time. Hennessy aged about 24 and his wife 21 were involved in a dispute after she was seen with another man on the street. He had been drinking and was known as Kid Hennessy. The tragedy occurred on the first anniversary of their wedding.
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Mr. Taft
Taft
Ohio
Hughes
New York
West
North Carolina
Tennesee
Youngstown
Massachusetts
Gunn
Daniel J. Hennessy
United States Navy
Portsmouth
Hennessy
Troy
Navy
Bunce Op Night Rider Suspects Seized by Soldiers
Camp Nemo Tenn Oct 25 Forty four more prisoners including two women were brought in today after the Walnut Log murder of Captain Quentin Rankin by masked night riders. Seven others including one woman were arrested by troops. Names include William Pratt Bam burg Job F Carpenter Union City attorney William Brewer and family. No charges yet public. Troops kept the disturbed region quiet.
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Camp Nemo
Reelfoot Lake
Tenn
Walnut Log
Quentin Rankin
William Pratt
Bamburg
Job. F. Carpenter
Union City
Taylor
Rankin
Governor Quits Campaign to Direct Prosecution
Governor Patterson cancels all campaign speaking dates to devote time to the Reelfoot lake region. He travels to Union City for the opening of a special circuit court term to investigate the Reelfoot lake murder.
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Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Reelfoot Lake
Union City
Militia Ready to Repel Night Riders in Metrors
Metrors Arkansas October 26 Acting under governor Pindall the local state militia is held in readiness to confront night rider activity after orders to post guards and warnings to resignations of Maj John Meeting and Captain Tigges at this place.
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Aloans
Metrors
Ark
Pindall
Wim
Tigges
Orville Wright Nearing Discharge After Injury
Washington reports Orville Wright the aeroplanist will leave Fort Meyer Virginia soon for Dayton Ohio. He escaped death after a fight five weeks ago and suffered a broken thigh. The leg splint was removed today and an X ray shows the bones knitting well.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Whl
Dayton
Ohio
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Imperial
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L. Borden
Laurier
Prairie
Dominion
Stetson
Pather
Alabama
Sell-Slain
Canadian Pacific Road
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Essil
Jesteean
Azores
Nedo Democratic
Commoner
Tennessee
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