Roosevelt and Johnson Named by Acclamation
The first national Progressive convention in Chicago acclaimed Theodore Roosevelt as president and Hiram W. Johnson as vice president. They were informally notified of their nominations and pledged to victory in November. The party renamed itself The Progressive Party and pledged equal suffrage with four women on the national committee.
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Chicago
Raymond Robbins
Illinois
Unioie
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Johnson
Pennsylvania
Echo
Progressive Party
Theodore R. Teed
New York
New Party
San Juan Hill
Jane Addams
Hull House
National Committee
Col. Roosevelt
Beveridge
Theodore Roosevelt
California
Rules and Resolutions Committee
Dixon
Oscar Shane
Roose
Pension bill fails to pass the Senate by one vote
The $150 million pension appropriation bill failed in the Senate by a single vote and returns to the House for a conference. A tie vote kept pension agencies intact, while limited civil service terms, commerce court abolition, and extra circuit judges were approved and sent to the president, who is expected to veto. The bill totals thirty four million.
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Washington
Senate
House
Commerce Court
Congress
United States
Soldier Lawyer Dies by Own Hand on Train
Westchester Pennsylvania August 7 Colonel Gisbons Cornwell a soldier lawyer who killed himself on a Pennsylvania train while being moved from New York to face charges of misappropriating estate funds. He had been contemplating fleeing the country when arrested as investigations into his tangled finances proceed.
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Westchester
Gisbons Cornwell
Pennsylvania
New York
Cowherd Wins Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Missouri
In St. Louis on August 7 William E. Cowherd of Kansas City apparently secured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination over Elliott Major by about ten thousand votes. John C. McKinley, former lieutenant governor, won the event gubernatorial nomination.
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St. Louis
William 8. Cowherd
Kansas City
Elliott Major
John C. McKinley
Paint Creek Coal Strike Eases as Miners Return to Work
In Charleston West Virginia on August 7, Governor Glasscock brokered a settlement in the Peytona and Sterling coal strikes. About five hundred miners resume work. militia to be withdrawn in days. Pay and sanitation activity noted as Major Pratt stands ready for Cabin Creek if needed. Governor to tour Paint Creek area tomorrow.
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Charleston
W. Va
Peytona
Sterling
Coal River
Kanawha
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Glasscock
Hickory Ash Coal Company
Peytona Black Coal Company
Thos. Cairnes
Ben Morris
Miners’ Union
James I. Pratt
United States Army
Roosevelt plunges into hard campaign after Progressive convention
In Chicago on August 7 Colonel Roosevelt ends his convention work and immediately begins a nationwide campaign. He meets with Governor Johnson and his running mate to map strategy and holds talks with the national committee late into the night. A plan of action for the country is agreed, with the racial issue reportedly settled after Roosevelt met several southern delegates.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Jobing
George
Johnson
Shots Exchange Near Paint Creek in West Virginia
Charleston August 7 a clash occurred at Standard on Paint Creek between militia and nearby miners or special guards. Few shots were fired and no injuries reported. Several coal company guards were present. dispute remains over who fired first.
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Charleston
W. Va
Standard
Paint Creek
Waldron Granted New Trial in Keystone Brothel Killing Case
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reversed the McDowell County circuit court and ordered a new trial for John Waldron a former U S deputy marshal convicted of killing Ben Tate and Wade Gillespie in a Keystone brothel. The ruling stems from January 1910 proceedings.
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Supreme Court
Ben Tate
Wade Gillespie
Charleston
W. Va
McDowell County
Supreme Court of Appeals
John Waldron
United States
State
Keystone
Prosecution Pushes to Identify Rosenthal Murder Suspects
Prosecutor Whitman intensifies effort to identify Whitey Lewis and Dago Frank Ciroficia as occupants of the murder car the night Rosenthal was killed. Detectors seek corroboration of Bald Jack Rose confession alleging ties with Lt Becker as graft collector. Rose lists more than ten gamblers as sources of graft.
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New York
Whitman
Tommy Burns Plans Return in Fifteen Round Bout
Saskatoon on August 7 reports Tommy Burns who has not fought since losing to Jack Johnson. He will face Bill Rickard of Vancouver in a fifteen round match as a test to regain form and pursue the championship if Johnson retires.
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Tommy Burns
Saskatoon
Sask
Tommy Burne
Jack Johnson
Bill Rickard
Vancouver
Burns
Senate Lorimer probe cost over one hundred thousand dollars
The Lorimer committee in Washington on August 7 reviewed expenses for the second investigation into the former Illinois senator's election and found total costs exceeding $100,000.
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Lorimer
Washington
Senate Lorimer
Illnois
Metal Production in Colorado 1911 Output and Values
The United States Geological Survey reports Colorado mined metals in 1911 valued at 32,418,218 dollars, down from 33,673,879 in 1910. Gold output fell by 1,505,083 dollars, silver by 710,194, copper by 58,600, and lead by 211,568, while zinc rose by 1,229,784 dollars.
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Colorado
United States Geological Survey
West Virginia Forecast Sees Showers Thursday Into Friday
A weather bulletin for West Virginia calls for showers and thunderstorms on Thursday and likely Friday. Expect increasing clouds Thursday with possible showers Friday and light to moderate south winds.
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West Virginia
Progressive platform attacks old parties as corrupt interests
Chicago August 7 The Progressive party platform denounces the old parties as corrupt and pledges direct primaries for state and national officers, labor reforms, child labor bans, an eight hour day, a national health department, tariff revisions, and social and industrial justice measures. It outlines worker ownership, trust control via Sherman law, and a strong navy with Panama Canal fortification.
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Chicago
New Progressive Party
Federal Department of Labor
Alaska
Panama Canal
United States
Coronel Roosevelt
Interstate Industrial Commission
Interstate Commerce Conmission
Col
Roosevelt
National Health Department
Mississippi River
West Virginia in doubt as Roosevelt defection looms
Washington dispatch reports West Virginia seen as doubtful in the coming election. Charles F. Teter of Philippi predicts Governor Wilson may carry the state while Roosevelt’s candidacy could defeat regular Republicans. Post office changes in Prichard and Derrick noted along with new Belle postmaster appointment. A Columbia University study warns that 75 percent of U S school children have defects needing attention, with extensive figures on heart disease tuberculosis vision and dental issues.
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Washington
West Virginia
Charles F. Teter
Philippi
Teter
Howard Sutherland
Congress
Col
Roosevelt
Wilson
Post Offce
Prichard
Wayne County
Elijah's Creek
Twelve Pole
Trace Creek
Wolf Creek
Big Hurricane Creek
Hubbardstown
Big Sanny
Post Office Department
Watson
Minnehaha Springs
Pocahontas County
Warm Springs
Huntersville
Derrick
Kanawha County
Sissonville
Mary C. Gardner
Belle
R. P. Reynolds
Thomas D. Wood
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York
United States Bureau of Education
Dr. Wood
United States
Public education aims to build all aspects of a child
The text argues for an organized public education system so every pupil can escape weakness and disease and reach their best growth. It emphasizes biologic, intellectual, moral, social, and economic development as attainable goals.
Reunion of Confederate Veterans in Winston-Salem Opens
Winston Salem North Carolina August 7 remnants of the gray-clad host of the Confederate army answered roll call at the opening of the annual reunion of the North Carolina division of the United Confederate Veterans. The two day gathering features entertainment for veterans and friends.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
North Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
Warm Weather Expected Across Eastern States
Washington reports a shift from general cool weather to generally warm conditions. The Middle Atlantic states should see warmer air on Thursday as pleasant weather expands across the region.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Wilson paints his faith in tariff and reform in acceptance speech
Governor Wilson III reads his Democratic nomination acceptance at Seagani New Jersey outlining his doctrine on tariff anti trust merchant marine waterways conservation and banking reforms. The crowd includes 52 state officials and eight governors with Senator-elect James present as Wilson battles unease to deliver his message.
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Seagini
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Ocean
James
Kentucky
Whison
Baliimore
Marshall
Wilson
Three Girls Die as Water Tank Crash Kills A Teen and 17
In Pittsburg on August 7 a water tank atop the Union American Cigar Co building at Twenty-eighth and Smallman streets crashed through the roof, killing Agnes Miedzelska, seventeen, IVA Lawton, seventeen, and an unidentified twenty year old girl. Twelve injured, with some deaths expected. Local officials assess the accident as the tank’s first use days after installation.
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Pittsburg
Union American Cigar Company
Eagles Choose Pittsburg as Next Convention City
Cleveland August 7 Pittsburg has announced its candidacy to host the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention next year. Local officials and Eagles members welcomed the bid and outlined plans for lodging facilities and event venues in Pittsburg.
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Eagles
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Order of Eagles
No Settlement Planned in Battleship Dispute
Washington August 7 leaders in the house postpone any new battleship caucus to heal Democratic rifts. A circulating petition for a Friday meeting was recalled and a fifth Democratic council on the issue is unlikely before late next week.
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Washington
House
Democratic Council
Tariff Revision Burden of Gov Wilson’s Song
Woodrow Wilson accepts the Democratic nomination at the Baltimore convention. James of Kentucky declares the nominee unbound by obligations and affiliation, praising his achievements while criticizing Taft and Roosevelt and urging reforms against trusts and monopoly. The speech on the Jersey coast frames a new era focused on justice, tariff reform, banking, labor, and Philippine governance.
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Seagirt
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
James
Kentucky
Wilson
Union
Women's
National Democratic League
Jersey
White House
Democratic Party
Ollie M. James
Taft
Roosevelt
Roose‘vell
Committee
The
Philippines
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