Roosevelt- Taft policy clash highlighted at Sioux Falls convention
The Republican state convention at Sioux Falls adjourned after adopting a platform praising Roosevelt policies and commending Taft for loyalty. It called for immediate tariff revision, national railway regulation, a graduated income tax, federal corporate oversight, and conservation steps. It also endorsed House reforms and the recall as state reforms.
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Taft Delays Supreme Court Appointments to Fall
Beverly July 5 There were no developments in Beverly today concerning the supreme court vacancies. President Taft will not fill vacancies before fall and aims for a full bench on three key cases including Standard Oil Tobacco and corporation tax.
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East Indian cotton crop totals 4 502 000 bales
Washington July 5 The East Indian cotton crop for 1909 10 will be 4 502 000 bales an increase of 1 000 bales over last year according to the final memorandum of the East Indian government submitted to the state department by United States Vice Consul AD Jackson of Madras The total area under cotton in East India this year reaches 20 227 000 acres a net rise of 228 000 acres from last year This area amounts to about 60 percent of the U S planted area which the government reports as 38 199 000 acres.
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Arkansas posse fires fatal blow in Georgetown incident
A July 6 dispatch from Georgetown reports a serious late day incident in which A F Johnson, a hotel proprietor, was wounded fatally by a Black man described as a railroad construction worker. A posse pursued the suspect after a dispute, striking the Black worker who refused to fight. The man killed was later identified as not the wanted individual, and the posse's search continues.
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Horse runs into house and fatally injures driver
A frightened horse bolted after an explosion of a cannon in Vincennes on July. It threw driver Wayne Bunting from the buggy, crashed through a home window, fell on a bed where Mrs Anna Dugger and her daughter slept, fatally injuring the driver and seriously injuring the women who were then left in shock as neighbors intervened.
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Roosevelt backs Miles Poindexter in Washington senate race
Uncertain, often inconsistent reporting tracks Theodore Roosevelt signaling support for Miles Poindexter in his bid to unseat Senator Gomer Piles in Washington. Ballinger disputes, Taft conference at Beverly denied resignation rumors, Poindexter described as an insurgent aligned with Roosevelt and conservation policies.
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Atlanta to Bar Prize Fight Pictures
Atlanta leaders Mayor Maddox and Police Chairman Carlos Mabon vow to block Jeffries Johnson prize fight films. A city resolution will bar exhibition, aligning with national actions to curb race‑tinged violence shown in moving pictures.
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L and N Earnings Rise for Louisville and Nashville
The Louisville and Nashville railroad reports operating revenues for the social year ending June at over 62 million dollars, with four weeks of June included. The statement shows a gross earnings increase of 4,985,617 dollars over the previous year and anticipates further gains as the month concludes.
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New York probes into alleged legislative corruption
New York State orders a wide probe into alleged legislative corruption. July 8 in New York will open a major inquiry led by Senate and Assembly members, including Victor M Allen and Robert Wagner, with expenses totaling $5,009. The inquiry may extend to insurance and related sectors and other charges sworn and certified by affidavit.
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Tarheel Miller Cets Fourth Man
People in Asheville react to a deadly shooting as J B Allison fatally wounds F M McGhee at a livery stand with five shots then bludgeons him with a hammer. A crowd threatens lynching, militia is asked to stand down, and Allison is jailed.
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Indicted Legislators Face Heavy Bonds In Illinois Scandal
Springfield July 5 state senator John Broffetick of Chicago reportedly to post bond at 510000 after being accused of bribing Senator D W Holstien of Turks to vote for William Lorimer for US senator. Also Joseph Clark of Vartalin and others named in a confession as bribe recipients in the Jackpot distribution at St Louis. Clark and Senators Helstian and Pem terson were previously indicted for conspiring to solicit bribes over the Ford Johns furniture contract.
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Boom Atlanta Conventions Plan Gathers Steam
At a New Kimball banquet a bid to form a Atlanta convention bureau took shape. A twelve member committee from the Hotel Men's Association chamber of commerce city council retailers and wholesalers will draft plans and set expenses. If successful, Atlanta could host about fifty conventions yearly averaging 400 attendees.
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Records of Dr. Cook Found on Mt McKinley Copper Tube Claim
Colorado Springs July reports placer miner J. Carrigen claims he climbed Mount McKinley and found a copper tube left by Dr. Cook. The tale, noted by backer Jonathan Beation, challenges Cook’s alleged ascent and ownership of the discovery.
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Eek Ie
SMITH AND HART RETURN TO CITY IN ATLANTA VISIT
Smith and Hart toured Georgia after speaking in Hart and Stephens counties. Hart expressed confidence that peace is at work, while Smith’s headquarters reported rising support, with voters shifting to Smith in multiple counties including Dade, Catoosa, Campbell, Morgan, Ware, and Morgan again, aided by reports from Lafayette Walker and Fairburn observers.
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Extradition Fight Involving Shep Pearlstein At Issue
Governor Hughes weighed extradition to Tennessee of Haan Pearlstein of Denmark in a case claiming embezzlement of 314 000 from Falmer brothers of Charleston Tennessee. Pearlstein, a fugitive since 1907, faced an indictment tied to a pepper market scheme, with counsel arguing the papers could be issued without opposition.
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Italians Besiege Missionaries in Avellano Church
American Ambassador Leishman reports a mob attack on Baptist missionaries in Avellano province. Soldiers protected the church until dawn, and 400 troops arrived next day to secure their release. Italian premier Luzsatti and the foreign minister pledged investigations and preventive measures.
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