Bryan's Telegram Jolt Shakes Presidential Campaign
In a White House revelation Bryan's telegram to President Roosevelt demanded an investigation into charges against Gov. Haskell, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. Bryan warned Taft to withdraw from comment on Democratic planks as slanderous. The exchange sparked a high intensity campaign clash amid calls for proof and accountability.
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William J. Bryan
N. Hiarskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
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Mr. Bryan
William R. Hearst
Oyster Bay
Haskell
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Taft
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Bryan's Demand of Taft in Roosevelt Telegram
Detroit crowd greets William J. Bryan after he sends a telegram to President Roosevelt demanding proof of Crowe and Haskell's ties to Standard Oil. Bryan condemns Republican misrepresentation, defends a principled Democratic fight, and vows sustained scrutiny of Taft’s platform. He outlines issues from tariff to injunctions and bank guarantees, and critics Taft’s remarks on Democratic planks before addressing a large rally in Ann Arbor and a return visit to Detroit.
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Mich
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Crow
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Standard Oil
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Recp Lion
Jeffersom
Woodward Avenues
Ann Arbor
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Cook House
Bank
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Taft
Tart
Breau
Bryan Telegram to Roosevelt Triggers National Debate
The telegram from Mire Bryan to President Theodore Roosevelt questions his endorsement of a charge against Governor Haskell of Oklahoma. Haskell denied any Standard Oil ties and demanded a full investigation. Bryan supports Haskell’s innocence or calls for exoneration as he backs his committee roles.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Haskell
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Company
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Ohio
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Gun Crew Killed in Turret Explosion Aboard La Touche Treville
Toulon France Sept 22 A gunnery drill on the French armored cruiser La Touche Treville ended in a turret explosion that wrecked the after section and killed the entire gun crew of 1 man while injuring several others. The 7 6 inch bore gun crew aboard the 3807 strong ship suffered a horrific blast similar to a prior Courenne accident. An inquiry is expected.
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Toulon
France
Courenne
Lex Salins d'Hyeres
One Trust Eliminated on Coins of the Nation
A wartime notice reports that only one trust is eliminated on VII coins, detailing changes in rationed currency and the implications for expenditures. The article notes authorities oversee the coin program amid shortages and public adjustments.
Gore Delivers Stumping Speech in Butte Campaign
Senator Gore spoke to about four thousand at the city auditorium praising Oklahoma miners, criticizing today’s Republicans, and urging direct election of senators. He warned against trusts, defended democracy, and condemned centralization of power while promising Montana’s needs would be met. The crowd urged him as Boston Montana band played and local speakers followed.
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J. G. Kenny
J. Bruce K
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Kremer
Oklahoma
Carry Gailwey
P. J. Brophy
W. L. Renick
Sion
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Butte
Montana
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Mammon
Repubian Party
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Curtis
Schurz
Senate
Aldrich
Pitt
Depew
Myre’s
Uncle Jo Cannon
United States
Joe Cannon
Semitor Core
Democrats
Beef Trust
President orders two resignations in political purge
Washington reports the president directed the resignations of Second Assistant Postmaster General James T. McCleary and Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Ewart due to political activity. Both were seeking the congressional nomination in Minnesota's Second District before the party chose its candidate.
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Washington
James T. McCleary
Congress
Minnesota
Paul Ewart
United States
McCleary
Mwart
Whole Village of Eskimos Succumb to Starvation
In a St Lawrence Island tale recounted to Seattle, a Siberian Eskimo village was found starving after a long winter. Indians paddled a canoe to the coast last June to learn their fate and discovered residents having eaten walrus skin and even clothing. The report comes from Rev. Edward C. Campbell of the Presbyterian mission.
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Nome
Alaska
Rer
Wallace H. Lee
Seattle
St. Lawrence Island
Firing of Great Guns Questioned at Fisheries Congress
Washington reports the international fisheries congress opened with debate on whether heavy gun fire from warships harms fisheries. A U S Bureau of Fisheries expert said current investigations show no serious effects, though more light is needed.
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Washington
International Fisheries Congress
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau of Fisheries
Germany Couches Note In Mild Terms On Morocco
Germany replies to the Franco Spanish note on Morocco delivering a conciliatory tone but stating no power may occupy an extraordinary position in Morocco. France and Spain informed Germany they intend to stay with the spirit of the Algeciras act.
Death of F. M. Howarth Noted Cartoonist
Philadelphia biography notes F. M. Howarth, a leading American cartoonist, died of pneumonia at his Germantown home aged 43. He originated a daily comic strip. best known for EK. Z Mark and Lulu and Leander.
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Philadelphia
F. M. Howarth
Germantown
EK. Z Mark
Lulu
Leander
Ship Star of Bengal Sinks Off Coronation Island
Seattle dispatch reports 110 aboard the American bark Star of Bengal drowned near Coronation Island west of Prince of Wales archipelago. Of 132 aboard only 27 saved. vessel valued at $75,000. Star of Bengal owned by Alaska Packers association, crew included 100 Chinese and Japanese cannery workers.
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Coronation Island
Seattle
Alaska
United States Signal Corps
Pelago
Alaska Packers’ Association
Fort Wrangel
San Francisco
Signal Corps
Lloyd's
Wagner
President Roosevelt Returns to Aid Taft Campaign
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington from Oyster Bay at 5 50 PM. He is greeted by cabinet members officers and officials including Wright Metcalf Straus Wilson and Meyer. He signals continued Roosevelt policies and plans to engage closely with campaign news and progress toward naming his successor.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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Navy
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Metcalf
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Wilson
Meyer
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Thousand Small Fires Surround Great Lakes
Ashland Wis Sept 22 a thousand small fires surround Lakes Superior and Huron and Northern Lake Michigan Captains of vessels arriving from the Minnesota shore report many unreported fires homesteaders burned out Four miles southwest of Ashland farmers with families fight to save homes Grind View near Mason cut off with fate uncertain Fires visible across the Bad River Indian reservation and nearby settlements including Rhinelander area burned earlier today
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Huron
Lake Michigan
Minnesota
Ashi
Bayfield County
Grind View
Omaha
Mason
Negro is Hanged but Still Lives in Texas Outcry
George Clark a Black man shot Constable W H Taylor who tried to arrest him at Shore Texas last night A mob hanged Clark to a tree leaving him for dead He was found alive this morning and jailed as a second mob threatened to finish the job The rope slipped so Clark touched the ground during the hanging attempt.
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Tex
George Clark
W. H. Taylor
Shore
Taylor
Clark
Foelker Nominated Against Track Betting Fight
Otto G. Foelker was nominated by Republicans in New York’s Third District to succeed Charles Dunwall. The race tracks are centered in Brooklyn and anti-betting legislation stirs resentment toward Governor Hughes. Foelker, a state senator, traveled from a sick bed to Albany to vote for the anti betting bill, drawing praise from Hughes.
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Otto G. Foelker
Charles Dunwall
Brooklyn
Hughes
Poelker
Congress
Foelker
State Senate
Albany
Govvernor Hughes
Standard Oil Hearing Moves To Chicago
New York reports the Sherman act case against Standard Oil of New Jersey ends in New York with testimony finished. Legal hostilities shift to Chicago where the main issue will be alleged secret rebates from railways. The cited verdict and fine referenced are unclear from the fragment.
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New Jersey
New York City
Chicago
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Pracars
Standard
Lae
Decapitation at Billings Roundhouse Claims Worker
Billings Sept 22 Joesenh Strick bauer a hostler in the Northern Pacific roundhouse was decapitated tonight. He was under an engine when another locomotive bumped the engine and ground his head and arms to a pulp, death instantaneous. He came from St Paul and appears well connected with property. There was money in his valise.
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Billings
Joesenh Strickbauer
Northern Pacific Roundhouse
St. Faal
Teenager charged with murder of priest in New York
Seventeen year old Enrique De Lareon, son of a West Indian merchant, is arrested for the murder of Rev. Arturo Asencio after a walk in Central Park. Police say he confessed a quarrel with the priest and shot him. he is held without bail. The youth, educated at the University of Bremen, claimed the priest liked his company. The father's stores span England Germany and France.
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Arturo Asencio
Central Park
Jtnrique de Lareon
de Lareon
Monte Christo
University of Bremen
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England
France
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Asencio
Fire devastates coal sheds at South Butte site
A blaze at the McLaughlin Coal company sheds in South Butte yesterday morning endangered Dexter Union coal interests. Firefighters from the Hutte department fought the flames for hours, preventing extensive loss though damage is estimated around 00.
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South Butte
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McLaughlin Coal Company
Hutte
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