Bryan resumes campaigning in stiff attack on Taft and Roosevelt
Democratic candidate William J. Bryan resumes his fire against Taft and Roosevelt during a multi city swing. He accuses Republican leadership of wrong direction on tariffs trusts and labor and warns against Cannon rule and non remedial legislation. He speaks at Northwestern university Evanston and to labor groups in Chicago Heights before continuing to Missouri and Kansas venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Hannibal
Bryan
Paris
Moberly
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Northwestern University
Cannon
Bryan and Pinchot Speak at Lakes to Gulf Deep Waterway Meet
In Chicago the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway association’s second day featured Will iam J. Bryan and Gifford Pinchot addressing deep waterways, plus a letter from J. J. Hill read by Rep Rainey. Pinchot readies a six member committee for conservation collaboration. Graves of the Independence party gave the keynote at the Coliseum reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Gifford Pinchot
National Conservation Commission
J. J. Hill
Coliseum
Gulf Deep Waterway Association
Bryan
Lakes
Gulf
William H. Taft
Hill
Pinchot
Congressman Rainey
Tlinois
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
Staples Is Honored Minnesota Man Chosen Vice President
The National Association of Railroad Commissioners completed its twentieth annual convention in Washington. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Martin S. Decker of New York. first vice president R. Hudson Burr of Florida. second vice president Charles F. Staples of Minnesota. The next convention is set for October 12, 1909 in the same city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association of Railroad Commissioners
Martin S. Decker
New York
R. Hudson Burr
Florida
Charles F. Staples
Minnesota
City
Typhoon Near Manila Delays Supply Landing
A typhoon passed close to Manila and hovered nearby as a gale swept the area all night. The fleet, warned in advance, was not troubled and preparations continued for loading supplies onto ships bound for Japan. Manila reports thirteen new cholera cases and two deaths in the past twenty four hours.
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Manila
Japan
Taft Registers to Vote in Cincinnati Ward 2
William Howard Taft registered as a voter in Cincinnati Ohio Ward 2 at a plumbing shop registry office. He answered questions on age residency and status and signed the book. Taft noted it was pleasant to meet Mr. Bryan at the Chicago banquet.
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Cincinnati
William Hower
Taft
Michael Mullen
Fighth
Ohio
William Howard Taft
Bryan
New York Governor Campaigning Across Kansas Towns
New York Governor speaks in Wichita and several Kansas towns urging support for Mr. Bryan's new proposals as the campaign tour continues. He emphasizes policy changes and appeals to voters ahead of the election.
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New York
Mrs Erb Suspected of Murder Plot Terror in Jail
Philadelphia reports say Mrs J Clayton Erb and her sister Mrs Katherine Beisel held on murder charges in Media jail attempted suicide by twisting fabric into a rope in her cell. Authorities hint the two sisters planned to gain Erb's property through slow poison and a shooting scheme to end his life.
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Philadelphia
J. Clayton Erb
Katherine Beisel
Captain Erb
Media Jail
Erb
Clayt
Debates on Bank Deposit Guarantee and Its Risks
An expert argues against a proposed plan to guarantee bank deposits. He warns it undercuts individual banking responsibility, invites reckless lenders, and shifts risk to the public. He urges strengthening currency supply and stricter bank accountability instead.
Spectacular Naval Parade Marks Philadelphia Anniversary
The October waterfront celebration drew a flotilla of nearly 200 vessels on the Delaware and a dazzling harbor display of searchlights and fireworks. A grand parade led by the Improved Order of Red Men drew 15,000 men in full regalia past crowds of about 200,000 along Broad Street.
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Philadelphia
Delaware
Red Men
Broad Street
Peoria Man Elected Grand Master of Locomotive Firemen
W. C. Carter of Peoria Illinois was elected grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to succeed John J. Hannahan. Carter has long served as secretary of the organization. St Paul Minnesota was selected as the next meeting site.
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Columbus, O
W. C. Carter
Peoria
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
John J. Hannahan
Carter
St. Paul, Minn
Chicago and Detroit Open World Series Six Day Matchup
The Chicago and Detroit baseball teams, fresh from tight league chases, begin a six day World Series in Detroit at 2 PM Saturday Oct 10 to decide the baseball championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Detroit
The Sleeping Sickness Described And A Sleep Remedy
The article explains sleeping sickness in Africa Congo caused by the tsetse fly and its deadly progression. It cites Union City Pa resident George Hayes who improved after taking Vind to restore appetite and sleep, promoting Vind as a remedy for run-down nervous and sleepless individuals.
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Africa
Congo
Mr. George Hayes
Union City
Vinci
Mr. Hayes
Embezzler Arrested Amid Parade Crowds
In Philadelphia detectives seized F. L. Collins of Denver during the Red Men's parade on a charge of embezzling bank funds from Marshalltown Iowa. Investigators Brown and Hummel say the man has been sought for over six months.
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Philadelphia
F. L. Collins
Denver
Brown
New York
Hummel
Kansas City
Marshalltown
Washington Ends AL Season With Win Over New York
Washington closed the American league season at home with a 4 to 0 victory over New York. Both teams played hard as errors marked the game and led to scattered chances for both sides.
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Washington
New York
Market Quotations Wheat Prices Reported
Minneapolis wheat quotations list futures for December at 1.023 and May at 1.06 percent. On track values show No 1 hard at 1.054 percent, No 1 Northern 1.0444, No 2 Northern 1.02 percent, No 3 Northern 97 cents to 1.01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Governor Hughes Scores Taft Labor Support in Kansas Tour
Governor Hughes spoke eight town meetings in Kansas urging labor groups to back Taft. He warned against claims Taft is anti labor and urged voters to consider his stance for workers during a tour that followed visits to Missouri and several farm and business assemblies.
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Bryan
Hughes
New York
Kansas
Attlerington
Kan
St. Joseph
Mr. Taft
Livestock Prices Across Grades in St Paul Market
Cattle prices for good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 7.25, veals 3.75 to 6.00. Hogs at 35.50 to 6.00, sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.15, yearlings 4.00 to 4.26, spring lambs 5.00 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Liberal party holds first national convention in Chattanooga
The Liberal party met in Chattanooga to nominate candidates for president and vice president. Sydney C. Tapp of Atlanta was named for president and John Maddox of Minnesota for vice president, with Maddox chosen chair man of the national executive committee. The gathering opened in a hotel bedroom with about a dozen attendees.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Liberal Party
United States
Sydney C. Tapp
Atlanta
John Maddox
Minnesota
Wheat and flax futures steady on arrival and track
In Duluth market notes, wheat and flax futures show steady prices. No. 1 hard durum at 1.04 percent, No. 1 Northern 1.03 percent, No. 2 Northern 1.015 percent, with various December May and October contracts listed. Flax futures also on track with October 1.23 to 1.27 dollars and near-term NOV and DEC quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Northern
Cattle and Sheep Prices From Chicago Markets
A list of live stock prices across categories including Western cattle stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and various grades of hogs and sheep with figures cited for ranges and bids. Names such as Reeves and Texans appear among the entities referenced.
Market quotes for grains and livestock in Chicago
Wheat Oct 99 3 4 cents, Dec 1.00, May 1.08, July 97 97 1/4. Corn Oct 74, May 64 4 64 1/4, Dec 64 65, July 68 1/4. Oats Dec 49, May 51, July 47. Pork Oct 13.90, Dec 14.15, May 15.95. Butter Creameries 20 4 26 27 1/4 cents. Eggs 22 cents. Poultry Turkeys 8 cents, chickens 11 44 cents, springs 18 cents.
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Chicago
Polar jotter pun evokes a bear lesson twist
In a Philadelphia Press tongue twister, a teacher quizzes Johnny on polar beasts. Johnny hesitates then blurts polecat, turning a geography lesson into a humorous memory tease about bears and the pole.
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Johnny
Little Dot Mamma Tease Sets Tea Set Crack
Dialogue from Pick Me Up humor column where Little Dot explains a coffee cup crack is not a hair but a crack. Mamma reacts with curiosity about the fault revealed during play. The exchange showcases childlike misinterpretation and light domestic humor.
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Mamma
One Way of Getting Out
Gaston bursts in to ask Alphonse to witness his marriage plan. Alphonse asks if he will fight, and Gaston replies he is not fighting, he is getting married. Alphonse then pauses to request an apology.
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Gaston
Alphonse
Peggy's Advice Falls Flat In Surprise Revelations
The Quincys cling to baby guidance from the morning paper signed by Peggy until Mrs. Quincy discovers Peggy is not a woman but a man in the paper office. The family debates the source of trusted advice and gender assumptions in a humorous domestic tale.
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Quincy
Peggy
Mr. Quincy
Tom
Mrs. Quincy
Tom Quincy
Post Office Money Order Price Dropped
Reader letter references a five dollar money order available at the post office for three cents and jokes about using a 38 cent payment to cover soap. The brief overheard conversation hints at frugal times and local chatter.
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Pat
Mary Ann
Taft and Bryan dispute over government ownership claim
A brief note from the Omaha Bee records a clash of views between Taft and Bryan regarding government ownership, with no decisive action reported.
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Trust
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Bryan and Pinchot
Staples
ALUME
FLEET
Cisse
Taft Registers
Witchita
Mrs. Erb
Antee
George FE. Roberts
Mint
Oklahoma
Delaware River
Hannahan
J. E. Malloy
Austin
Minn
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Oct
Reeves
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Pol
Philadelphia Press
Gordon
Gordon de Luxe
Eclipse Lumber Co Co
M. Emmons
Thomas Rochfor
Phone
South Kenwood
Eeee
Metropolitan Novelty Store
the Cream & Refreshment Parlor
A. W. Allen, M. D
St. P. R
Prof
Geo. Morgan
Maple St
Interstate 591
DRS
Hegge
Pooler’s Drug Store
C. A. Hegge
O. H. Hegge
Shaw
H. L. Banfield
Banfield
H J Croft
Mission
Cathedral
Holland
Wallace Gregson
West Mill St
C. H. Johnson, M. D
C. M
Hirsh
Moreland & Duholm
S. Main Street
Alma L. Hanson
N. W
S. Franklin St
Northwestern
Interstate
Chicago, Great Western Railway
Dubuque
Des Moines
S. i
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
Dean’s
King Cactus Oil
Ruggist
Qlney & McDaid
Msgrs
Clinton
Iowa
C. A. Pooler
William Donovay
Bucs
Chicago, St. Paul
Minseal
St. Josep Kansas
Uma
Prinest
Great Western Ame
Orris Hayes
Hayes Bros. Ey
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