Taft seeks southern Democrats in Kentucky race
In Kentucky August 20 special Hatteras Taft campaign opens with Willson speech at Maysville and a planned Lexington stop where Taft speaks. He is expected to urge independent Democrats to join the Republican party, arguing many southern Democrats are Republicans in spirit. Democrats counter with temperance emphasis and new campaign vigor. Ohio briefing hints at Taft Boraker rift affecting state races.
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Jannaville
Kentucky
Augustis E. Willon
Maysville
Republican
Lexington
Taft
Henturky
South
Columbus
Ohio
Victore
United States
Louisville
S .W. Hager
Jonn K. Hendricka
Can+X
Ate Willson
Hendricks
McCreary
Democrata
United Aatea
James B. McCreary
Behal
Beckham
Democrat Party
Goebel
Taylor
Caleb Powers
Columbia
Far East
Oho
Yatesville School Opens With Record Attendance
Yatesville Ga August 20 Special The fall term of Joseph E Johnston Institute opened this morning with the largest number of students in its history. Professor Harvey of Claxton is principal and comes well recommended. The town boasts a fine two story building recently completed and furnished with modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yatesville
Joseph E. Johnston Institute
Harvey
Claxton
Two Foes of the Strikers inter Telegraph Leaders Compared
The article contrasts Clarence H Mackay president of the Postal Telegraph and Robert C Clowry president of Western Union. It traces Mackay s elite upbringing and steady rise after 1897, and Clowry s humble start as a telegraph messenger, rising from Joliet to lieutenant colonel and eventually Western Union president in 1902, noting their different training and personalities amid a strike.
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Clarence H. Mackay
The
Postal
John W. Mackay
Katherine Dyer
Postal Telegraph Company
Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Robert C. Clowry
Western Unies
Wits County
Illioois
Joliet
Western Uniond Telegraph Company
Thomas ‘T. Eckert
Oil trust under fire as Standard Oil fights verdict
New York August 20 The directors of the Standard Oil Company issued a pamphlet to employees and stockholders defending the firm after a $29 249 000 judgment against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The document insists the company is innocent of wrongdoing and criticizes the government’s use of legal technicalities in the case. It claims the Chicago and Alton railroad rate dispute was misrepresented and that a higher court will restore citizens rights against political pressure. The pamphlet presents President Moffatt’s statement and favorable editorial excerpts from U S newspapers.
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New York
Standard Ol Company
Iin
Inara
Moffatt
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Sandta
Chicago and Alton
Alton Road
Chicago
Illnois
Hneeedolf
Cenia
Atus
Roosevelt
Federal Administration
Montgomery
Ali
United States
Middle District
Thomas 3. Jones
Tts
Garber
Comer
Atlantic Coaste
Central of Georgia
Ater
Coaat
Acta
Southern
Complaint of Small Railroads Against Big State Lines
Georgia small railroads allege coercive pro rating and routing by larger lines hurts shippers and manufacturers. They claim interline freight and passenger traffic are unfairly controlled, forcing small roads to accept dictated rates or face censure. The Georgia Interstate Commerce Commission may refer the matter to the federal body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raihead Comission
Georgia
Iana
State Commission
Interstate Commission
Whisky Seizure Sparks Atlanta Public Sale Debate
A long procession of whisky barrels seized by Internal Revenue officers in Atlanta prompts questions about sale. The government will hold the consignment for 30 days for the consignor to pay taxes, then advertise for sale by public auction in front of the federal building if not reclaimed. The case involves Cooper & Co. of Roanoke, Va., and raises whether a prohibition state can legally sell seized liquor.
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Internal Revenue
Federal
Rucker
Atlanta
Forsyth Street
Pat H. Moore
Revenue Department
Southern Depot
Federal Building
Allanix
Sigmund Samuels
West Mitchell Street
Billy
Revenue
Internal Revenue Officers
Cooper & Co
Roanoke
Internal Revenue Department
Mobile
Charleston
Chattanooga
Sage
Freight and bond conflicts mock the South railways
The text notes that financial strains would affect freight and passenger traffic, with railway bonds secured for extensions. It mentions efforts to prevent the Te ractory road from obtaining a loan and hints at possible violations of laws that could attract heavy penalties from interstate authorities on major southern systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commission
South
Death to Foreigners Slogan of the Arabs and Fez tensions
A violent clash near Cuca Blanca leaves two thousand presumed dead as Arab forces strike French troops under General Drude. European residents flee coastal towns amid warnings of a widespread native uprising and calls for a holy war against foreigners. Foreign ministers of Britain France Germany and Spain order their nationals to depart Fez as unrest worsens.
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Cuca Blanca
Drude
Fez
Moroeru City
Hahat
Mogader
Alcazar
Faraiche
San Sebastian
Spain
Count de Allende Salana
Great Britain
France
Germany
Alabama Insane Hospital Hearing Reveals Cruelty Claims
Witnesses who are former patients testified of daily beatings, limited food, cold conditions, and occasional kicks at the Alabama state hospital. The investigation paused with plans to reconvene in Tuscaloosa as Senator Spragins resigned from the committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Insane Hospital
Priday
Tuscroosa
Asgylum
Spragins
First Bale of Sea Island Cotton Reaches Savannah
The first bale of sea island cotton arrived from Gainesville Florida with a second bale following from Alaehua grown by J. R. Wiem. It was presented to Columbia College at Lake City Florida for the benefit of which it was sold. Dr G A Nunnally formerly president of Mercer university heads this college. The bale brought a good price at the cotton exchange today.
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Savannah
Sea Island
Gainesville
Fla
Ala- Ehua
J. R. Wie Hams
Columbia College
Lake City
G. A. Nunnally
Mercer University
President Roosevelt Presses National Law at Cape Cod Monument Ceremony
President Roosevelt spoke from a hill platform in Provincetown on August 20, urging a national incorporation law and a firm posture against lawbreakers in business. He warned of a struggle to determine whether government or ruthless wealth will rule, pledged no harm to innocent stockholders, and supported expansion of lawful business activity. The event included remarks by James Bryce and Henry Cabot Lodge, a 250 foot monument cornerstone, and a banquet before Roosevelt headed to the Mayflower to depart for page five.
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Provincetown
Maar
Cape Cod Pilgrims Memorial
Roosevelt
Town Hill
Long
Boleworthy
Cape Cod
James Bryce
United States
Benner Henry Cabot Lodge
William C. Levering
Town Hall
Hell
Gloucester
Hoosevelt
Weather Forecast by State and Temperature Notes
Washington and several states report scattered showers and thunderstorms with cooler conditions in parts. Kenteky and eastern Tennessee expect cooler Wednesday, while Alabama Mississippi and Georgia show showers or cooler trends with variable winds and a few northerly shifts.
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Washington
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Porton
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Bell
Fatt
Inter
Clarence HL. MacKay
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Robert ¢. Clowry
Western ‘Telegrapsh Company
OIL Trust
Roosevelt Spit
Combine
Trust
Fin
Newspanpere
Caspar , Co
Raisali
Sih
Harry Maclian
Morocco
Jones
Withensen
Alabama Lasave Hopital
United States Court For Middle District
Shell
Wall Street
Havre
Inehes
Bain
Atlante
Augusta
Baltimore
Acleston
Hariotte
Chirag
Knoxville
Orleans
Palestine
Bavenah
Wilmington
Marburt
Rector
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