Roosevelt Letter Praises Taft from Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay dispatch reports a letter from President Roosevelt to Conrad Kohrs of Helena Montana praising William Howard Taft. The letter discusses reform, integrity, and Taft’s approach to railroads trusts and wage workers, noting Roosevelt’s close alliance with Taft for the national interest.
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Oyster Bay
Conrad Kohrs
Helena
Mont
Montana
Montana Stockgrowers' Association
Little Missouri
Associattion
Mr. Kohrs
Rocky Mountain
Kohrs
Mr. Bryan
Sagamore Hill
N. Y
Kehrs
Taft
Bryan declines Sunday speech at Mountain Lake Park rally
William J. Bryan refused to speak at a Sunday political meeting in Mountain Lake Park, prompting residents to assemble 8 o'clock. About 1,200 attendees gathered as Bryan, at Deer Park, opposed giving a speech, then walked a short drive to greet the crowd without receiving applause. He heads to Baltimore tonight for a busy campaigning week.
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Deer Park
William J. Bryan
Mountain Lake Park
Bryan
Baltimore
Camden Station
Hearst Second Statement Reported In New York
William Hearst of New York issued a statement denying claims from William J Bryan and recounting a dinner at Dr Cox's house with Dr Gardner and Mr Murphy of Marvk Coss present. The note describes Bryan urging support for his nomination and implied future backing, prompting Hearst to call for clarification or apology.
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Atlanta
William Jh. Wearst
New York
William J. Drvan
Shearst
John Temple
Miscreants Wreck Train on the Erie
Thirty four passengers were injured when the Chicago New York train on the Erie railway derailed at Geneva Pennsylvania after an open switch. Officials believe wreckers caused the accident and bloodhounds have been taken to Geneva from Greenville to trace the alleged culprits. The day coach suffered the injuries with a man having both legs broken while the locomotive overturned. The engineer and fireman escaped injury.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Geneva
Greenville
Actor Under Arrest For Producing Drama
San Francisco September 13. L R Stockwell veteran actor and Norval Mac Gregor were arrested on an indictment by the federal grand jury charging infringement of Charles Swickard's copyright for the play The Fires of St John produced here last July under Stockwell and MacGregor. Swickard translated the piece from German, protecting his translation by copyright. MacGregor posted $5,000 bond and Stockwell furnished bail per U S Marshal Elliott.
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San Francisco
L. R. Stockwell
Norval MacGregor
Federal Grand Jury
Charles Swickard
Stockwell
United States
Elliott
Great Procession Ends Eucharisic Congress in London
A quiet yet dramatic close to the eucharistic congress saw Cardinal Vannutelli lead a grand procession through central London streets amid mixed reactions. Despite strong police presence and large Catholic participation, crowds surged and booed, with several faintings and clashes before the host was raised atop the cathedral balcony. The day opened with pontifical mass in Westminster Cathedral where Cardinal Gibbons preached, and the procession concluded with benediction as Protestant allies met at Caxton Hall.
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Duke of Norfolk
London
Queen Victoria
Bourne
Westminster
Cardinal Gibbons
Vaniteal
Guard of Honor
Pontifical Mission
Many Candidates for Governor in Democratic NY Convention
Rochester N Y Sept 13 Little progress toward sentiment crystallization for governor nomination with many names mentioned. Delegates slow to reach the city. no conferences until tomorrow. Chairman Conners says nomination will be by delegates in the hall, not a leaders' secret conference. He favors an upstate candidate and has leaned toward Lieut Gov Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler. Sulzer interviews delegates and leaders.
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Rochester
N. Ys
William J. Conners
Upstate
New York City
Conners Hag
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
William H. Sulzer
Brookshire Lynching Sparks Race Tension in Texas
In Brookshire Texas a Black man named David Newton accused in the murder of white man John Buehtrin was taken from jail by a mob and hanged. His father and brother, also detained, were moved to Hempstead to thwart further violence as tensions run high. Authorities warned all Black residents to leave town amid intense uproar and danger.
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Brookshire
Tex
David Newton
John Buehtrin
Hilting
Vail
Flempstead
Trouble Between States Over Salmon Fisheries
Portland, Ore September 13 Washington fishermen plan to file suit in U S courts seeking to bar Oregon authorities from asserting jurisdiction over the Columbia river north of the Oregon line and from enforcing Oregon statutes against salmon fishermen operating in that river.
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Portland
Ore
Washington
United States
Oregon
Alumbia River
Anti-Hughes Men Weigh Paths to Governorship
Reading the field with candidates aligned against governor hopeful Hughes, the group weighs routes to lead the state. Key figures consider endorsements, party backing, and public support while a cautious plan forms.
Rival Anti Hughes Forces Disarray In New York Convention
In Saratoga on Sept 13 the anti Hughes faction debates a candidate other than Governor Hughes as the Republican state convention opens. Elihu Root arrives and may be named as chairman amid talk he could be the anti Hughes choice. Leaders fear losses and jealousy until a possible unity emerges before tomorrow's session.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Hughes
Elihu Root
Root
United States
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Mr. Root
Oneida
Joseph H. Choate
Black
Hardie Urges Labor to Enter Politics in New York
British labor leader Hardie addressed the Central Federation of Unions in New York urging American workers to engage in politics. He praised Debs's socialist candidacy and urged unity of labor and socialism, predicting a future clash between labor and wealth.
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New York
Hier Hardie
Central Federation of Unions
Eugene V. Debs
Harcie
England
Maine voters face local issues in decisive state election
Portland Maine September 13 Republicans claim Bert M Fernald will win by at least 15000 while Democrats foresee a safe margin for their ticket Local issues dominate the race with liquor taxation of wild lands and reform at the capitol on the agenda Republicans press Prohibition enforcement as a key policy and the two proposed constitutional amendments on initiative and referendum are on the ballot for Maine voters tomorrow.
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Portland
Maine
Bert M. Fernald
Capitol
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