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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
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William J. Bryan wrapped up a three week tour across southeastern and southern Iowa with a large open air meeting in Creston. He spoke to farmers and crowds, criticizing President Roosevelt and Taft while defending Democratic platforms on campaign finance reform direct senatorial elections and tariff policy. He rebutted Taft's charge that the Democrat had done nothing but talk, saying he had implemented ideas in administration.
Indianapolis Oct 1 legislative inquiry into bribery charges against Governor Hanly and Senator Wickwire by Representative Knisely closed with full vindication for the governor. The senate adopted a resolution of confidence in Wickwire while the house criticized Knisely for his affidavit and ruled Wickwire had no authority to offer a position for a county option vote. The house adjourned sine die.
The Atlantic battleship fleet cleared Basilan Strait in a single column en route to Manila. Upon reaching open sea the ships formed double column. At Zamboanga General Bliss led a grand greeting aboard the Negros with cannons and salutes as the Connecticut led the formation. Native vintas fired from lantagaa bamboo guns in tribute to the Americans.
John Redmond, Irish Nationalist leader, told a Chicago Irish rally that home rule is nearly within reach. He urged unity and patience, praised ending landlordism and the barracks system, and noted his visit with wife Joseph Devlin and John Fitzgibbons.
Mike Crotty a steamster was shot by Harry Hicks a colored man after Crotty robbed Miss Christina Benson of her handbag. Hicks and Lester De Boe pursued the fugitive and fired twice. One bullet grazed Crotty's right temple the other pierced the left lung. He was taken to the city hospital and may die.
New York Oct 1 Mrs Hains launches general denial in Supreme Court of Brooklyn denying wrongdoing against William E Annis in Captain Hains divorce suit. She seeks counsel fees alimony and custody for three children and claims poisoning by her brother-in-law Thornton J Hains caused the break. A claimed confession is disputed as coerced by drugs and a forged letter to Annis is alleged.
In Albuquerque on October 1 D C Beaman of Denver faced questions at the irrigation congress. A California attendee asked if Beaman was paid by Colorado Fuel and Iron. Beaman acknowledged past legal work for the company but said it held no stake in forestry policy. George H Maxwell defended the forestry service.
A Turkish steamship rammed the steam ferry Stamboul just outside Smyrna harbor. One hundred forty persons were drowned in the disaster.
In Lincoln Taft endorses Roosevelt's call for campaign contributions publicity and argues public good. He tours Nebraska cities, rallies large crowds, and later speaks on labor at Wavelock before delivering a main address at the Auditorium. Taft also receives praise from Governor Cummins of Iowa and meets students at the state university.
In a brief Denver address Hearst renewed accusations against Ohio Senator Foraker and Oklahoma Governor Haskell and presented letters and affidavits tied to the charges. The documents included deeds of deposit from John D. Archbold of Standard Oil and statements from Muskogee figures about the Citizens' Alliance and labor policies.
Mr Hearst paid respects to President Roosevelt and Mr Bryan and contrasted Roosevelt's repudiation of Senator Foraker with Bryans willingness to take responsibility for Governor Haskells link to the Democratic national committee. He said Let him take the responsibility and insisted he and the President had not altered their opinions of each other.
Gov Charles E Hughes of New York praised a Richmond Market hall crowd after a tour through five states. He called the Richmond meeting the banner event of the campaign in this state, concluding a day that began in Clarksburg West Virginia.
Frank H. Hitchcock of the Republican national committee plans a stop in Washington on his next trip from Chicago, stating no special significance to the visit. Taft also announces a inner state tour after his Oct 28 Syracuse speech, with Governor Hughes to accompany him to Rochester and Buffalo.
James S. Sherman Republican vice presidential nominee and his party toured four towns in the corn belt October 1. Urbana Champaign Monticello and Decatur hosted rallies with thousands listening as Sherman and Longworth spoke on Republican achievements and warned that Bryan’s policies threaten national prosperity. Senator Hopkins joined at Monticello.
London residents rush penny postage for U S letters as new rate replaces 2 1 2d. Many posted at midnight and await Lusitania departure Saturday. Business community welcomes change and newspapers praise the reform.
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