Roosevelt Campaign Looms Across Nation After Conv.
Chicago Aug 8 Theodore Roosevelt and Progressive leaders wrap up convention decisive for president and Johnson for vice president. They plan western and eastern tours, set headquarters, raise funds, and push equal suffrage with women on the national committee. Roosevelt thanks delegates, pledges vigorous campaigning and unity.
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Progressive platform outlines direct primaries and reforms
The platform proclaims government by the people, urges direct primaries for presidential and state posts, popular election of US senators, short ballot with recall and initiative, federal review of large campaigns, and limits on campaign spending. It calls for national jurisdiction over issues beyond state reach and opposes federal appointee participation in conventions.
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Falling Water Tank Crushes Girls in Pittsburg Tragedy
Three girls died and many injured when a water tank on the Union American Cigar Co building at 26th and Staman streets fell through the roof and collapsed six stories. About 12 other workers sustained injuries as the tank, filled with water, cascaded down to the ground floor where 180 employees worked. The injured gravitated toward exits as debris blocked passages and a chaotic scene unfolded.
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Union American Cigar Company
Staman Streets
Agnew Nivdzdlilen
Iya Lawton
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Be ct? Property sale moves. Bethel firm to acquire Beacon Street shops
Concord reports that the old Beacon Street shops, formerly operated by Danforth and Forrest, have been paid for by Mg. A. 0. Sanhorn to Marwon Machine and Teal Co. of Bethel, VI. Rumors of a public sale linger, and the business may relocate once shops are readied. Visitors include Sillipeak of Concord and Deputy Sheriff Morrison, with brickwork progressing on the Jackson building on North Main Street.
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Sanhorn
Marwon Machine and Teal Co
Bethel
Pers Mit
Sieval
Mise Fla Downs
Groton
Sherif Ajm
Morrison
Sitlipeak
Jackson
North Main Street
Leonardo Com
Morrisville
Barre
Comall & Saporiti
L. Harrington
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Train wreck near Boston ends in tragedy and injuries
A New Haven railroad passenger train inbound from Cohasset derailed on marshes near Locust Street in Dorchester. The engine overturned crushing the engineer and fireman. Ambulances rushed the injured to Boston hospitals. unknown number dead, including a likely passenger.
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Dorchester
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Irenan
Miners Die and Fire Damp Disaster in Lorraine Pit
In Boehem Germany near Gerthe the Lorraine coal pit blast trapped many miners. Recovery teams pulled at least sixteen injured to the surface with many others believed lost. Officials could not yet estimate the full death toll as rescue efforts continued amid dangerous conditions.
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Talk of the Town Visitors and Local Sports Boost Faithful
Miss Jeanne Bishop from Rushville arrives in the city to stay several weeks with Mr and Mrs B Springer of Mayle Grove before departing to Louisville. Pigens Veluwe of Topaham visits for ten days. Daxeboll fans look to two top clubs from New Manapahire and Vermont clash for supremacy at Goddard on Saturday August 10. Southern star pitcher Sonbern shines amid weak support as Laceniaix and rivals chase victory. Admission 25 cents.
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Rushville
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Mreh B. Springer
Mayle Grove
Miss Bishop
Louisville
Inatruetes ‘& Girls’ College
Pigens Veluwe
Topaham
Fren
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New Manapahire
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Democrats Seek Foss for Barre Campaign Rally Speaker
Somortanie city committee plans a Barre rally with aid arrangements and a tight schedule. Democratic figures Harland B Howe and Governor Eugene A. Pons of Michigan are courted for speaking roles as campaigns move toward election day with talks in Brattleboro and Franklin County towns.
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Harland B. Howe
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Hite
Come
Flogene A. Pons
Brattleborn
Pranklin County
Windham
Franklin County
Burlington to get new elevated Union Station in plan
Burlington officials at a public hearing announced a Burlington Union Station project with elevated tracks to be built on Main Street, costing between 840000 and 3407000. Central Vermont Railway and Rutland Railway proposals would force the other to remove tracks, with transfers and expenses. The city’s share is estimated between 80000 and 160000. Chairman J We Redmond said the two railroads would likely incur heavy costs and should agree on the order and cost division.
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Downer Resigns From State Committee
Burlington reports the Republican state committee accepted the resignation of Charles H. Downer of Windsor County due to ill health. A.B. Wateen of White River Junction elected to fill the vacancy. Also mentions a day of crowded racing events and a village fire in St. Johnsbury with significant property loss and limited fire protection.
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Burlington
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Republican State Committee
Charles 8. Downer
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Iil Health
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George Dodge
Francis Brown
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Community Notes From Williamstown and Nearby Areas
Williamstown residents compile brief updates as families return from trips to Camp Rich Milton and Lakehampton. Local teachers Miss Sadie Hoge and Miss Prentis near retirement, with several residents visiting relatives and planning sales at Robinson’s storehouse. Weather shows light to moderate variable winds, mostly south.
No Candidate Nominated After Labor Meeting Clash
A Barre Vermont Central Labor Union meeting ended with no unanimous candidate chosen for city representative in the Vermont Legislature. The clash pitted Socialist aligned labor militants against those seeking a nonpartisan labor candidate, with debate over party ties and representation continuing as members pressed for fair support and unity.
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Daniel Sullivan
Roel
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Silvio Cardi
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James Chickshank
Croickeely
Harry King
King
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Fead W. Suiter
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Suiter
David Daves
Adlerman Dorwen
H. Bishop
Trade Union
J Fitbert Millie
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