Atrocities in Mexico Told by Captain Marston
Baltimore reports Captain Marston, a noted adventurer, describes a red reign of terror in southern Mexico. He claims Americans, Germans, and Spaniards are slain, women mutilated, and foreign property destroyed as rebels and federals wage indiscriminate slaughter. He notes Americans sometimes pass as Englishmen to escape violence and recounts brutal scenes in Puebla.
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Baltimore Star
Mexico
Lotus Land
States
Rodrick J. Marston
Aquilles Cordran
Cabrera
Puebla
Captain Marston
United States
Marston
Dev
Monoplanes Collide At Garden City Aerodrome
A collision between two monoplanes near Garden City aerodrome caused both planes to crash to the ground. Both aircraft suffered extensive damage but neither pilot was seriously injured. William Heina of Pittsburgh and James Steinhauer of Cleveland were the aviators.
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Garden City
N. Y
William Heina
Pittsburg
James Steinhauer
Cleveland
National Progressive Convention Program Outlines Roosevelt Speeches
The document details a two day convention schedule with noon sessions, prayer leaders, and key events. Theodore Roosevelt and a presidential ticket are slated for speeches and acceptance, with reports from credentials rules and resolutions committees and platform adoption.
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Gerson
Levi
Temple Israel
Invitations not needed for Wilson ceremony
In Sea Girt New Jersey on August 7 Governor Wilson plans a casual notification ceremony on the lawn in front of the Little White House. Party leaders will have near porch seats while others are spread on the lawn and rifle range. The governor rejects military control, saying he would endure a crowd storming the house over soldiers.
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Sea Girt
N. J
White House
Wilson
Promnent
James
Father of Mrs Taft Dies Prompting White House Trip
President Taft and Mrs Taft travel from Washington to Cincinnati to attend the funeral of Judge John W. Herron father of Mrs Taft who died suddenly at his home. The presidential party includes William C Herron and Major Rhoades and will return to Washington Thursday after the service in Cincinnati. Mrs Laughlin sister of Mrs Taft will join them at Pittsburgh.
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Taft
Cincinnati
John W. Herron
Judge Herron
William C. Herron
Rhoades
White House
Pittsburgh
Thomas K. Laughlin
Wool tariff compromise sent to Taft after Senate vote
The Senate adopted the conference report on the La Follette-Underwood wool tariff bill by 35 to 28. Six progressive Republicans joined Democrats to approve the compromise, which goes to President Taft immediately and mirrors his 1911 vetoed measure.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Roosevelt in Chicago to lead new third party push
Colonel Roosevelt arrives at LaSalle street station and speaks from a hotel steps platform in Chicago. He denounces crooked bosses and trusts while announcing the birth of a new national third party and a fight for the people. Governors Johnson of California and Parker of Louisiana are key names in the vice presidential and convention discussions.
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Johnson
Wright
Parker
Luke Wright
Tennessee
John M. Parker
Louisiana
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Senate of the
United States
Alaska party leader dies in Alaska boat incident
A J Daly Democratic national committeeman for Alaska and longtime party leader died by his own action on an Alaska steam boat. A prominent attorney, he kept an office in Nome and a Seattle winter home, and had served as assistant U S district attorney in Juneau. He was 55 and a Baltimore Democratic convention delegate. educated in Troy New York.
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A. J. Daly
Alaska
Northern Territory
Nome
Baltimore
Troy
N. Y
United States
Juneau
Madman Ballew Kills Five Then Ends Flight Near La Junta
George Ballew shot five people and burned a hotel in South Platte, then, pursued by a sheriff's posse, killed himself with a final bullet three miles from La Junta Colorado. He had fled from Rocky Ford after stealing a horse and buggy and forcing a man to hand over a buggy. Deputy Sheriff Devine and others pursued, Ballew was wounded twice before ending his life behind a hay stack. He may have aimed to reach Las Cruces New Mexico to see his deserted wife.
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Colo
George Ballew
South Platte
Rocky Ford
Ballew
Colorado Springs
George Governeau
Jack Devine
Ormega
Wesley Wilson
Wilson
Las Cruces
N. Mex
Archbald Impeachment Trial Set for December 3
The Senate moved to open Judge Robert W. Archbalds impeachment trial on December 3, the second day of the next regular session. House managers sought August 7 start, while Archbald asked until October 15 for prep. Senate voted 44 to 19 to delay. Also Wilson declares he will not resign New Jersey governorship.
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Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
House
Archbald
A. S. Worthington
Dozen Nominated for Indiana Gubernatorial Nomination
Indianapolis August 6 Dozen names are under discussion for the Republican governor ticket at the state convention. Potential candidates include former Gov Winfield T Durbin Mayor Lew Shank Addison Harris Col George R Lockwood Judge David W Henry W W Parsons Charles A Carlisle James W Emison Walter Ol rfs and L C Embree. Lieutenant Governor Sidney K Garnard is seen as the leading hopeful for that post with others in the field.
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Indiana
Winfield T. Durbin
Anderson
Lew Shank
Addison C. Harris
United States
Austria-Hungary
George R. Lockwood
Marion Chronicle
David W. Henry
Terre Haute
W. W. Parsons
Indiana Normal School
Charles A. Carlisle
South Bend
James W. Emison
Vincennes University
Walter Olrfs
Fort Wayne
L. C. Embree
Princeton
Sidney K. Garnard
Lagrange
Editors Duel in Huntsville Over Democratic Race
In Huntsville Missouri on August 6 editors John N. Hamilton of the Huntsville Herald and Van Davis of the Huntsville Times fought a street duel after a quarrel over a congressional race. Pearl Gunn spectator was wounded near the heart and may die. Davis fired first and Hamilton shot after Davis, both wounded.
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John N. Hamilton
Huntsville Herald
van Davis
Huntsville Times
Pearl Gunn
Gunn
Davis
Hamilton
Taft Will Not Campaign This Election Season
President Taft will not campaign or give political speeches for his reelection. He plans to limit his actions to writing letters and supporting from his managers and party workers until election day. He will elaborate on his acceptance speech in those letters.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Stanley Report Outlines Criticism of Steel Monopoly
The Stanley committee majority condemns United States Steel as a monopoly and denounces its methods. It accuses J. P. Morgan and associates of huge overcapitalization profits and assigns influence to H. Gary and steel executives in price and territory control. Roosevelt is implicated, and the report urges anti trust reforms while opposing federal direct control of corporations.
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House
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Steel Corporation
EH. H. Gary
Steel Trust
Roosevelt
Steal Corporation
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Carnegie
Gary
Congress
Tennessee Coal
Bureau of Corporations
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Commissioner of Corporations
New York Delegates Start to Chicago Progressive Convention
A special train carries most New York delegates to Chicago for the progressive convention. About 130 from New York City travel, joined by around 50 from upstate districts en route. Provisional State Chairman Hotchkiss will ride to Buffalo but cannot attend the convention.
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New York
Chicago
New York City
Hotchkiss
Buffalo
McMillin Leads in Tennessee With Big Vote Lead
Nashville August 3 with vote count exceeding 85 000 Governor McMillin is estimated to have 60 percent of the total The slate includes T F Prestor Walter S Faulkner W R Crabtree and Thomas J Tyne The McMillan result signals Democrats will adopt a local option platform at the August 16 state convention.
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McMillin
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
T. F. Prestor
W. R. Crabtree
Thomas J. Tyne
McMillan
Taft Nomination Ceremony Marked by Simple Formalities
President Taft learns of his Republican nomination in a notably simple ceremony. Senator Root delivers the notification speech as Mrs. Taft and guests attend a modest luncheon in the Gold room. Taft’s address faces brevity and a muted voice before a warm reception and farewell.
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Senator Root
Washington
Taft
Joe Cannon
Taft Notification Committee
Root
Leonard Wood
Chairman Root
Mr. Taft
Roosevitt
Rescue Stolen Boy Found Hidden in Cave
An eight year old boy, son of Scott county Circuit Court Clerk J B Richmond, was recovered from a cave in Duffield after being kidnapped near the Richmond home. Two men were arrested and identified by the boy as the kidnappers, but their names are not disclosed.
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Bristol
Duffield
J. B. Richmond
Scott County
Richmond
Washburn Buried with Rail Ties in Tribute Row
William D. Washburn, former U S senator and railway builder, was buried in Minneapolis with thousands attending at home and cemetery. Condolence messages poured in from across the United States and Canada, including one from Theodore Roosevelt. Pallbearers included prominent railway figures.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William D. Washburn
United States
Canada
Theodore Roosevelt
Arrest of Joseph W Coach for Manslaughter in Oregon
In Bandon Oregon on August 2 Joseph W Coach son of the late William Coach was arrested on manslaughter charges. He was bound over to the grand jury in 200 dollars bond after an inquiry into the death of logger Charles S Hadley who died following a violent encounter in which his neck was broken.
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Bandon
Ore
Joseph W. Coach
William Coach
Charles S. Hadley
Hadley
Building Buries Twenty In Brooklyn Collapse
A construction site at Livingston and Hoyt streets in Brooklyn collapsed trapping 20 workers. Rescuers pulled all to safety, but three remained in critical condition. Officials investigate cause and timing of the accident.
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Livingston and
Hoyt Streets
Brooklyn
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