Wilson at Plattdeutscher Volkfest picks open road for immigrants
Gov. Woodrow Wilson spoke from an improvised balcony at Hoboken during the Plattdeutscher Volkfestverein picnic. He urged immigration freedom and assured immigrants that American government will reflect their own voices, praising free citizens who answer to fellow citizens. He framed prosperity as based on liberty, justice, and reasonable business conduct amid large associations.
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Hoboken
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Plattdeutscher Volkfestverein
Baltimore
United
United States
America
Butte A Surprise To Judge Lovett
Judge T S Lovett chairman of Harriman System arrived in Butte on an inspection tour after a week at Island Park near Yellowstone. He toured the Leonard mine and discussed Montana needs with Senator Harry Gallwey and others. Lovett praised Montana water power and agricultural promise and signaled possible railroad expansions and increased freight handling for the region.
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T. S. Lovett
Harriman System
Butte
Montana
Mr. Lovett
Harriman
Centerville Lees
Lovett
Leonard
Harry Gallwey
B. H. Dunshee
Tom Mitchell
Senator Galiwey
Oregon
Judge Lovett
Pocatello
E. A.shewe
Oregon Short Line
AH. ‘Hellbronner
Salt Lake
Idaho
Palle
Executive Clemency For Two Montanans
President Taft commuted the sentences of Mike Wrote and Toots Brown for the Sage creek killing in Carbon county. Wrote’s term shortened to five years, Brown to parole eligibility in October. Local petition urged clemency, citing age, health, and lack of full awareness in youth. The 1810 crime involved ranchers facing Indian resistance near the Crow reservation. prosecutors said self defense, while the defense claimed cattle disputes and provocations. Both men were long-time Carbon county ranchers.
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Helena
Mike Wrote
Toots Brown
Taft
Brown
Carbon County
Wrote
Sage Creek
Crow Reservation
Taft’s Canal Bill Move Aims At Toll Free Passage
President Taft ends talks on the Panama canal bill with a message urging passage that would permit American ships to travel toll free and invite foreign suits in U S courts to test the clause. He met with senators and representatives as the message was read in Congress and sent to committees for action. Taft seeks to show fairness while hoping to sign the bill, though some leaders doubt action this session.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
United States
House
Corbett Tunnel Bill Reappears in Senate Debate
Washington readers learn that a direct appropriation of 2000 to Teimboree workers who supplied labor and materials for the Corbett irrigation tunnel in the Shoshone project Wyoming was authorized by the Senate. President Taft had vetoed a prior bill to pay these claims and tax nearby settlers. the Senate passed it over the veto but the House failed to repass. The claims arose from the contract failing before irrigation work finished.
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Washington
Corbett
Wyoming
Senate
Taft
State's Pioneers Turn Over Deer Lodge Anniversary
A terse notice reports the State's Pioneers turning over operations at Deer Lodge related to an anniversary. Details are sparse but indicate a formal handover and recognition of years of service.
Montana Pioneers Honor Past In Deer Lodge Festivities
Deer Lodge hosts Montana Pioneers as two and three oldtimers arrive by train ahead of a mid August gathering. A register at Willan Coleman's store records their names and needs while merchants display era colors and relics. The event includes a Milwaukee hall reception, Warm Springs trip, vaudeville, banquet, dance, and a parade with replica teams.
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Deer Lodge
Society of ‘Montana Pioneers
Willan Colesman
Montana
Wiliam Coleman
Hie
Bonner
Enry
E. Larable
Milwaukee Hall
Warm Springs
Heston & Montana
Fugitive William Newham Jumped Bond After Murder Charge
Special dispatch from Kalispell reports William T. Newham fled after leaping a 419000 bond posted on murder charges tied to his brother John Newham near Big Fork on July 8. Deputies and armed citizens scour the Flathead area, bloodhounds were used but failed to locate him, and a $500 reward is offered by brother in law C D Morton who is on Newham’s bond.
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Standard
Kalispell
William T. Newham
J. H. Metcalf
John Newham
Big Fork
Flathead Lake
Newham
C.D. Morton
Newhat
Hand George Indorsed At Democratic County Meeting
Aug 18 roundup reports the Democratic county committee meeting with full representation. A full delegation will be sent to the Great Falls convention. T. J. Walsh and W. George were indorsed for governor, J L. Asbridge likely nominated for senator from Mussel shell. county says will be in no.
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Democratic County Committee
Great Falls
T. J. Walsh
W. Ie George
J L. Asbridge
Musselshell
Police anxious to get him first in high profile case
District Attorney Whitman presses for the capture of Scheppe and seven alleged accomplices in a murder inquiry. Transit to New York headquarters followed by threats of arrest for officers aiding Scheppe, as Whitman confirms strengthened testimony from key witness on Becker and others. Commissioner Waldo to review lieutenant assignments amid gambling and disorder concerns. Becker appears in court for murder indictment. plea adjourned to Wednesday.
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Whitman
Scheppe
Alseamentia
Scheppt
Potlee
Arefficer
Jermes
Rubin
Cought
Hot Springs
Dougherty
District Attorney's Office
Mr. Whitman
Afth Street
New York
Haggerty
Albany
Becker
Jack Rose
Rose
Waldo
Sessons
Rumors of Sun Yat Sen assassination swirl in Chinatown
Reports and rumors of the Chinese revolutionary leader Sun Yat Sen being assassinated spread through San Francisco Chinatown on August 18. Officials at consulate offices and Chinese newspapers denied any confirmation while cables to Peking sought verification. Sun Fo, a UC student, was said to be distressed by the unverified claim.
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San Francisco
Sun Yat ‘Sen
China
Beiing
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinatown
Sun
Peking
Wader
Sun Fo
University of California
Taft vetoes bill to abolish commerce court in Washington
From Washington August 19 President Taft conditionally vetoed the measure abolishing the commerce court. The bill passed both houses and was sent to the White House for approval. Taft objected to a seven year tenure for civil service employees and warned he might stay in Washington all summer to back up the commerce court.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Milwanee Railroad Gravel Bill Passes House
Washington August 19 The House today passed the Senate bill authorizing the Milwanee Railroad company to take gravel from the Fort Keogh military reservation under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.
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Washington
House
Senate
Milwanese Railroad Company
Fort Keogh Military Reservation
Secretary of the Interior
Uncrowned King of Africa Slain at Last
Ward Rogers, long pursued as an outlaw figure tied to the title, is reported slain after years of pursuit. The piece notes his notoriety and eventual demise, framing it as the end of a controversial, high-profile chase across regions.
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Ward Rogers
Death of American Ivory Trader James Ward Rogers in Central Africa
London reports James Ward Rogers, an American ivory trader and fugitive, was shot by a British force after years of defying authorities. Captain Fox led a lengthy jungle pursuit through swamps and forests across the Nile into the Belgian Congo as Rogers vanished deeper into danger. The dramatic denouement remains unclear with ongoing post pursuit accounts.
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London
Central Africa
Oldher
James Ward Rogers
Feigen
Rogers
Cape
Fox
Captain Fox
Patsayers
Nile
Belgian Congo
Uganda
Atlaw
Senate divided over six year term debate in Washington
The senate opened discussion on a Works resolution proposing a single six year term for president and vice president. Senator Cummins led in support while progressives, Republicans, and Democrats interrupted with contentious remarks about Governor Wilson and Roosevelt. The debate highlighted party lines and the potential impact on presidential tenure.
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Washington
Senate
Cummins
Borah
Wilson
Baltimore
Willer
Horah
Willams
Ernor Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Cornel
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