Thousands of Sturdy Toilers Parade in Inclement Weather
A large Labor Day parade drew thousands of workers despite rough weather. Teams from miners, teamsters, bakers, plasterers, and other unions marched under police escort, with Grand Marshals guiding the procession. The event featured bands, honored participants, and strong turnout from the clerks and building trades unions, celebrating solidarity and festivities.
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Stars and Stripes
Industria
Readie
Boston and Menta Band
Butte Workingmen's Union
Alleged Plot to Kill Taft Revealed by Topeka Man
The Topeka State Journal publishes an unsigned August letter sent to Judge William H Taft warning of a plot to assassinate the Republican presidential nominee. The letter describes four or five suspicious men in a Rock Island box car near Topeka and vows to implicate Black men in the act. An unknown writer signs off as Your Unknown Friend.
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Topeka State Journal
William H. Taft
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Kan
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Rock Island
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Chicago
Anaconda Hosts Democratic Convention Preview
Anaconda readies for a major Democratic convention amid plans to name an entire state ticket and three railroad commissioners. Delegates from Silver Bow and other counties arrive as organizers coordinate seating, nominations, and temporary officers for the event at the Bijou Theater today.
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Fight Over Range Leads To Killing At Burns Oregon
In a dispute between two bands of sheepmen on Btein mountain near Burns Oregon a fight over a grazing range led to the killing of a Spaniard named Lestenao Tamon. Allegations say Midland and Audland, who were arrested, claimed self defense after Tamon attacked with a club. no witnesses were present at the incident.
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Gompers Plans Bryan Cyclone Visits Damaged Works
Fragmentary OCR describes events at Whitehall and Fair with references to Gompers Bryan cyclone and a vandalized school building. Scattered phrases mention boiling victim, paving, dorse, popping, and broken windows amid a busy day.
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Gompers
William J. Bryan
Vent Row
Peddling the Votes During Long Speaking Tour Parade
Chicago and Davenport report detail a Labor Day cavalcade as William Jennings Bryan and W R Hearst speak on political topics amid parade crowds. The narrative notes unions, labor conflicts, and staged processions through multiple cities with speeches at parks and clubs, highlighting labor issues and party alignment debates.
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Maryland
Delaware
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Rhode Island
New York
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Cyanide purchase linked to murder case in Nome defense
Seattle report notes a cyanide of potassium purchase by Lew Johnston on the way to Nome to defend himself against a murder charge involving Delle Gilchrist, who used the name Gilchrist. An entry in Johnston's handwriting suggests cyanide was sought near the time of the 1906 death, with investigators seeking proof of her involvement. additional details reference a 1902 oil will and properties in Ontario and Manitoba.
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