Government till on trail of the trusts to make E H Harriman answer
Washington outlines Supreme Court October term cases of government versus big trusts. Harriman v Interstate Commerce Commission, Kahn v ICC, and ICC v Harriman test limits of probing railroad finances. Rebating cases against Chicago & Alton Wann and New York Central propel docket. Justice Department probes coal and timber land conspiracies as well as post office frauds linked to Crawford.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kahn
Interstate Commission
Edward H. Harriman
New York
Commission
Ales
Chicago & Alton
United States
Wann
New York Central
F. W. Keitel
Colorado
William Gordon Crawford
Post Office Department
August Machen
Beavers
Crawford
Uncle Sam Orders Big Pictures Made
New York October 2 A leading New York scenic studios wins a government contract to paint a 30000 square foot Alaska Yukon and Pacific exposition panorama for Seattle next year The canvas will depict Alaska mountain scenery with Crater Lake from Oregon the Colorado Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Park among other views The work is funded by a national appropriation to advertise U S natural scenic wonders.
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New York
United States
Seattle
Alaska
Crater Lake
Oregon
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Glasscock Emerges as Key West Virginia Governor Run Hope
Clarksburg dispatch details Hon. W. S. Glasscock as the Republican governor hopeful, with Sen. Scott, Matthews and Hughes coordinating a potent campaign. Report notes Glasscock's calm, cautious approach, readiness to campaign in every county, and push for big national speakers to boost West Virginia support.
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Francis Gessner
Clarksburg
W. Va
W. 5
Glasscock
West Virginia
Scott
Waldo
Mark Hanna Matthews
White
Wm. McKinley
Elkins
Swisher Guard
Dawson
Charleston
Hughes
New York
Parkersburg
Matthews
Leslie M. Shaw
Seventry
Treasury
Shaw
Taft
Hubbard
Sturgiss
Sam Montgomery
Virell Highland
Swisher
Bay State Republicans United in Nomination Race
Massachusetts Republicans prepare for a state convention in Boston with Eben Draper slated for governor without opposition. The lieutenant governor race narrows to Louis A. Frothingham and John N. Cole, with Frothingham claiming a large delegate lead as 1550 delegates convene in Symphony Hall under Congressman Augustus P. Gardner.
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Boston
Mass
Eben
Draper
Massachusetts
Louis A. Frothingham
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts Praised
Growing in favor daily. Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts praised as the best ever made. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
All Druggista
Glasses promise clear vision and world transformation
An optometrist offers free consultation and examination claiming perfectly fitted glasses will greatly sharpen sight and make the world appear transformed. Dr. Chas. W. Mayer advertises his eye care services.
Labor Vote In His Pocket Sparks Warning From Gompers
A newspaper feature warns that claims by Samuel Gompers mislead clear headed workers. It argues labor leaders press a political line while workers face deception and bias in the labor vote.
Taft Attacks Sugar Trust Policy In Denver Speech
Taft in Denver links beet sugar to a trust and proposes to put such articles on the free list as a punishment for trusts. He argues this would also harm farmers and producers while criticizing Gompers and defending labor. The speech was part of a touring campaign from Omaha to Denver with shows in Wyoming and Kansas ahead.
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Denver
Colo
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Taft
Judge Taft
Bryan
Taft
Gompers
Omaha
Cheyenne
Wyoming
George City
Kan
Topeka
Atlantic battleship fleet enters Manila Bay under cheering crowds
Thousands line the shore as the Atlantic battleship fleet sails into Manila Bay under brilliant sun. Polished guns and flags gleam while launches and excursion steamers escort the ships up the bay. The arrival echoes Dewey era battles near the city.
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Manila
Manila Bay
Dewey
Bryan rejects critics in Lincoln address
Lincoln Neb Oct 2 W J Bryan spoke to the German Bryan Club defending his public life experience as presidential qualification. He challenged the critics led by Governor Hughes and other Republicans and recalled Lincoln Grant Blaine Harrison and McKinley as examples of leaders who rose without special early experience.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Hughes
Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
Gen. Grant
Janes G. Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
Bryan Critiques Taft and Senate Appointments
The speaker claims Governor Hughes lacks long executive experience and argues that a Republican Senate would share responsibility for appointments. He asserts he can nominate capable men whom Republicans would not reject, even with a GOP majority in the Senate.
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Hughes
Taft
State of
New York
Bryan
Senate
City of Yoerabad 19 One Vast Grave
A Hyderabad correspondent reports the flooded district as a vast grave with streets turned to mud and decomposed flesh. Death toll is uncertain but natives estimate as high as 10,000. six hundred bodies were recovered at one location, with cremations ongoing and damage placed at 2 million roubles.
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Bombay
Hyderabad
Big Diamond Robbery Shocks New York Diamond District
Investigation into the missing diamond sunburst at Oliver M. Ferrand’s Maiden Lane warerooms uncovers a potential record robbery in the diamond district. Jewels valued at 50,000 dollars are already missing and stock inventory remains unfinished, with police noting possible years of prior robberies and a total possibly far exceeding current figures.
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New York
Oliver M. Ferrand
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Trusted by Druggists
Do not let anyone tell you that something else is just as good as DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills because there isn't anything just as good. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Bradley Attacks Bryan Taft Records at Republican Rally
United States Senator W. O. Bradley highlighted a Taft Bryan comparison at a Louisville rally on Oct 2. He argued Bryan is riskier than Democrats while Taft remains safe and capable. He criticized Bryan's license plan for interstate commerce and warned of impractical federal licensing for large corporations.
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Louisville
United States
W. O. Bradley
Bradley
Taft
Bryan
Doctor Bryan
Lcensed
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