Taft Begins Campaign Work in Cincinnati
William H. Taft opens campaign activities in Cincinnati with three speeches. He addresses National League of Republican Clubs, meets Negro Baptist delegates, and analyzes Democratic policy and William J. Bryan before a large audience at Music Hall. Crowds line the streets as the parade fills the city.
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Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Indianapolis
Columbus
Hamilton
Buckeye
National League of Republican Clubs
Music Hall
Taft
National Convention of Negro Baptists
Lexington
Histon
Republican Party
Bryan
Gompers Told to Answer in Contempt Case
Judge Alan B. Parker says the struggle between two million workers and manufacturers could make history as the DC supreme court orders Samuel Gompers to respond to questions in contempt proceedings. The case stems from a Buck Stove boycott suit. Gompers cites the September Federationist issue as not bearing on the matter.
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Washington
Alan B. Parker
New York
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Clabaugh
Gos
Taft Advocates Official Commission for Industrial Disputes
William Howard Taft favors an official commission to investigate industrial disputes at the executive’s request, with public reporting of findings. He notes arbitration could occur via voluntary submission, but emphasizes an investigation and published report to harness public opinion to encourage peaceful settlement.
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New York
William H. Taft
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
R. D. Silliman
Opening of Campaign in Minnesota Gubernatorial Race
Governor Johnson opened his third campaign for Minnesota governor in Montevideo with a well received speech praising Republican legislative achievements of 1905 and 1907. Jacob F. Jacobson of Lac Qui Parle kicked off his campaign in Clarkfield, outlining reasons the Republican ticket deserves voter support this fall.
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Montevideo
Minn
Johnson
Minnesota
Clarkfield
Jacob F. Jacobson
Lac Qui Parle
Jacobson
Woodruff Predicts GOP Sweep in Kings County Districts
Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff, after meetings with Brooklyn Republican leaders, declared the party would carry four of six Kings County congressional districts this fall. He forecast a Democratic retreat on the national and state scene and staked his reputation on the prophecy.
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New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Brooklyn
Kings County
Woodruff
F M Howarth Dead Comic Artist Of Germantown
F M Howarth died at his Germantown home at age 43 after pneumonia. A pioneer of newspaper illustration in Philadelphia he originated the daily comic strip style and created popular series such as FEF Z Mark and Lulu and Leander.
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Philadelphia
F. M. Howarth
Germantown
Desh
Fef. Z
Lulu and
Leander
Turret Explosion Kills Latouche Treville Gun Crew
Toulon Sept 23 A 7.6 inch turret gun on the French cruiser Latouche Treville exploded during gunnery drill wrecking the after turret and killing the entire thirteen man gun crew. Several others were seriously injured as dismembered bodies and wreckage littered the deck. The wounded were tended at once.
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Toulon
France
Latouche Treville
Germany replies conciliatory on Morocco question
Berlin reports a conciliatory note to France and Spain over Morocco while asserting Germany will not permit any power to occupy an extraordinary position. A semi official communication states France and Spain will stay with the Algeciras act framework in defining the powers role.
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Berlin
Germany
Morocco
France
Spain
Algeciras
Richly dressed woman killed at Brooklyn Bridge station
A well dressed woman about 28 threw herself before a northbound express at the Brooklyn Bridge station in Manhattan. After pacing the platform as trains passed, the motive remains unknown as the motorman failed to stop in time and three cars passed over her.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
Actor Nat Goodwin files sealed divorce suit in Reno
Nat C. Good win filed a sealed complaint for divorce against his wife Bessie Hall Goodwin known as Maxine Elliott. The exact allegations remain undisclosed until the case is issued and papers unsealed in court. Attorneys decline comment. Mrs Goodwin is expected to contest.
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Reno, Nev
Nat C. Goodwin
Bessie Hall Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Goodwin
Democratic State Convention Nominates Knight for Governor
At Logan Utah on September 23 the Democratic state convention adopted a platform and nominated Jesse Knight of Provo for governor by acclamation. The ticket was completed but a local option plank was excluded from the platform.
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Logan
Utah
Jesse Knight
Provo
Hangings in Charleston: Bowles and Burlinson Executed
In Charleston Mississippi Ned Bowles and Jim Burlinson two African American men were hanged for the murder of white man John Nathan. The execution occurred after trial and sentencing by local authorities.
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Charleston
Miss
Ned Bowles
Jim Burlinson
John Nathan
Bryan Demands Roosevelt Proof on Has Kell Oil Ties
Detroit Sept 22 Democratic nominee William J Bryan sent a telegram to President Roosevelt demanding proof that Oklahoma Governor Charles N Haskell treasurer of the Democratic national committee had oil company ties He denounced Republican misrepresentation and urged fair treatment He spoke in Ann Arbor and Detroit defending a honest campaign and criticizing Taft and Cannon era rules.
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Detroit
Mich
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Standard Oil Company
Bryan
Democratic Party
Ann Arbor
Haskell
William R. Hearst
Taft
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Cannon
Light Guard
East campaign fund drive discussed by Democrats
Eastern campaign committee and state Democrats met at headquarters to plan fundraising for the presidential race east of the Alleghenies. National Chairman Mack noted the committee has mostly newspaper support and only a few outlets exceeding $5,000.
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New York
Eastern Campaign Committee
East
Democratic
Allegheny Mountains
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Standard Oil Company
Campaign fund contribution note appears in letter
A fragment shows someone stating they even made an attempt to contribute to the campaign fund. The text hints at personal effort but lacks fuller context or identities.
Roosevelt Returns to Washington After Oyster Bay Trip
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington from Oyster Bay amid a large turnout. He is greeted by Cabinet members and military officers and returns to the White House, receiving an enthusiastic reception. The article notes a Milwaukee platform event calling for money and corporate influence inquiry, bank deposit guarantees, and a primary law amendment. H. H. Manson is re-elected state chairman.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Cabinet
Army
Navy
White House
Milwaukee
H. H. Manson
Final Appeal for Certain Policies
Washington reports say the president will return to Washington to prepare his last annual message and consult with cabinet advisers. He aims to present Roosevelt policies comprehensively and push measures not yet enacted into law. The White House’s wire connections keep him in touch with campaign news nationwide.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Congress
White House
Democrats Frame State Platform In Capitol Convention
Madison Wis Sept 28 Democratic nominees in the state primary met in the capitol to frame a platform elect a state chairman and adjourn sine die after complying with the electoral law by holding a convention.
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Madison
Wis
Forest fires spread across New York Adirondacks
Alarm grows as big forest fires burn for days across the Adirondacks. Firefighters report dangerous blazes in at least twenty areas with towns and summer resorts threatened. About 10,000 men battle fires in Warren Saratoga and Essex counties as dry conditions and no rain since mid July hinder containment.
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New York
Adirondacks
Associated Press
Warren
Saratoga
Essex
Forest Fires Rage Across Marquette County
Fires in Marquette county have intensified over the past week with little rain. Dense smoke obscures the sun as woods burn like tinder endangering timber and nearby farming settlements amid fires spreading to adjacent counties.
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Marinette
Mich
Marquette County
Secarcely
Marquette End
From Porter to Superintendent in Express Service
Cleveland September 23 Robert Davia Hughes aged seventy longtime railroad executive and general superintendent of the American Express company died of pneumonia He served nearly fifty years with American Express rising from porter to top post and was one of the best known figures in the Middle West railroad industry
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Cleveland
Robert Davia Hughes
American Express Company
Middle West
Hughes
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