Proclamation of Martial Law Brings Quiet in Cabin Creek
In Charleston W Va martial law restored pacific conditions as eight men were jailed awaiting trial by military commission for revolver possession and other charges. Guards and strikers disarmed. only one clash occurred when a Baldwin guard struck another with brass knuckles.
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Baechal
Glasscock
Cabin Creek
Pacific
Stribe
Lee Patrick
J. T. Akers
J. R. Shanklin
W. Y. Tucker
Baldwin
Tucker
Jonesville
A. Taylor
Eri. D. Lester
Joe Michri
John Seachrist
Effeers
James J. Pratt
Shanklin
President Taft Addresses Delegates in Wheelchair
President Taft, seated in a wheelchair due to a sprained right ankle, addressed the International Congress of Applied Chemistry in the White House East Room. He later was wheeled to his private apartments and planned to leave for New York New London and Beverly, with no comment on Vermont elections.
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Taft
International Congress of Applied Chemistry
White House
Beverly
New York
New London
Vermont
President to attend International Congress despite illness
The president plans to travel to New York tomorrow to join his wife on the Mayflower despite a sprained ankle and gout. A week of rest at Beverly is expected to restore him to full health before resuming executive duties.
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International Congress of Applied Chemistry
New York
Beverly
Woman newspaper writer nominated in local contests
In San Francisco yesterday's primaries the Roosevelt Johnson faction gained state convention influence with legislative nominees from both cities. Progressives carried most of eleven congressional districts while Wilson forces beat Clark allies. Local result: Miss Lucy Goods, a white socialist newspaper writer, nominated.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt-Johnson Organization
Los Angeles
Wilson
Clark
Bell
Lucy Goods
Stock Market Dull and Irregular on New York
The market showed dull and irregular trading with money as a key factor. Early losses gave way to a brief gain as short covering lifted some issues, but higher call loans and time rates trimmed the advance. Bond activity was weak with traction issues under pressure and government bonds unchanged.
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New York
Widespread Plot for Revolutionary Uprising
Mexico City reports authorities acknowledge a broad plot for a revolutionary uprising on September 15 with feared sacking of the city. Twenty Mexicans suspected of being leaders were arrested as police vows to nip the conspiracy, while foreigners fear a large scale revolt.
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Mexico City
Britain May Abandon Arbitration Demand
Washington reports suggest Britain may drop its push for arbitration over the free tolls section of the Panama Canal act. Diplomats say London delays reflect a study of the act and a belief the provision affects only American coastwise trade, excluding British ships.
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Washington
Great Britain
London Foreign Office
Foreign Office
Man testifies to torching own house in Kentucky arson case
Mayfield Kentucky September 4 Lee Perkins testifying in the Wood Gordon arson trial admits helping destroy tobacco warehouses and sets his own home ablaze He says Bolin Wright and Gordon contracted him to light the fire Perkins stood guard during the blaze Gordon allegedly threatened him for revealing the plot Gordon is held for the grand jury Thirty thousand dollars of tobacco destroyed
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Mayfield
Wood Gordon
Lee Perkins
Perkins
Bolin Wright
Gordon
Wright
Ohio constitutional amendments largely approved in special election
Columbus reports show additional returns from yesterday's special election confirm all amendments ratified except equal suffrage and good roads. Equal suffrage supporters declare their case still strong as results trickle in.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bluefield Riots After Alleged Assault by Negro Suspect
Bluefield and Princeton erupt in turmoil after a 16 year old girl reports an attempted rape by a 黒 suspect. police chase leads to arrests, mob gatherings, and a race to identify the attacker amid calls for swift trial and sharp tensions in the wake of the incident.
Roosevelt to Testify on Campaign Contributions
Theodore Roosevelt is expected to appear October 2 and 3 before the Senate committee investigating campaign contributions. He will testify regarding allegations that John D. Archbold and Senior Senator Penrose claimed Standard Oil gave 100000 dollars to the 1904 Republican National Committee with his approval. Chairman Clapp was unofficially informed Roosevelt would travel east around that time.
Delegates Gather for Fifth Atlantic Deep Waterways Convention
In New London Conn delegates arrive in large numbers for the fifth annual Atlantic Deep Waterways Association convention. The executive committee finalized plans for general sessions to begin in the assembly hall today.
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Deep Waterways Convention
New London
Conn
Miners Strike Against Martial Law Spurs Mass Meeting
About two hundred miners met at Cedar Grove with Mother Jones speaking as part of a Kanawha field strike protesting martial law across the river. A larger miners rally was set for tomorrow at the State Capitol in Charleston.
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Mother Jones
State Capitol
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Field
Kanawha Region
Military District
United Mine Workers
Jones
Military
Williams
Iskdale
Slater
Shannon
Rossman
Conmission
Glasscock
Kingston
Keeferton
British Association opens annual meeting in Dundee
The British Association began its sessions at Kinnaird Hall with Professor E A Schafer delivering the presidential address on the origin of life. The talk was described as perhaps the most remarkable since the Oxford argon discovery announcement.
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The
British Association
Dundee
United Kingdom
Kinnaird Hall
E. A. Schafer
Edinburgh
Oxford
Unruly Convicts Subdued Jackson Prison Riot
Jackson Michigan officials claim state troops quelled a riot by unruly inmates yesterday but prison circles fear further trouble within 48 hours. Warden Simpson may transfer many of the troublesome prisoners.
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Jackson
Mich
Jackson Prison
Simpson
Roosevelt Addresses Iowa Progressives Hints at Wilson Hopes
Colonel Roosevelt told Iowa Progressives that standpatters center on Woodrow Wilson as a means to beat the Progressives. He urged tariff revision and denounced the Payne Aldrich law while praising Barnes Penrose Guggenheim and attacking Murphy Sullivan and Taggart as bosses alike. John L. Stevens was named as a GOP rival and a third party ticket appeared.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
St. Paul
Col. Roosevelt
Teddy
Olican
Barnes
Penrose
Guggenheim
Progressive Party
John L. Stevens
Conference over Vermont election discussed strategy
Acting Chairman McAdoo of the Democratic national committee conferred with Senators O Gorman of New York and Pomorene of Ohio on Vermont matters. They decided to boost the Maine campaign. O Gorman and Burleson departed for Maine. McCombs, recovering from a nervous breakdown, returned and will resume duties. Arkansans donated one dollar each totaling 1 041 to the effort.
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New York
Vermont
McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
Pomorene
Ohio
O'Gorman
Maine
Burleson
McCombs
Arkanfanc
Mob Encircles Princeton Jail Over Raid on Suspect
A violent mob in Princeton West Virginia surrounds the county court and jail after a Bluefield assault suspect is brought in. By 2 am on Sept. 5 the crowd eyes the jail for a possible escape while officials reportedly moved the prisoner to Heckley. Police lines hold as inquiries continue.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Mrinceton
Maynard
Criminal Court
Ross
Daily Telegraph
Pendleton
Board of Affairs
Court House
Jonson
Ellison
Courthouse Square
Wo Va
Vie Tounoke
Miss White
Wuefield
Umnefield
Wpt
W. Va
Roanokes
McClaugherty
Trial of Victor Allen in Wytheville Murder Case
Trial opened for Victor Allen of Wytheville Va as part of the Hicksville courthouse murders investigation. The border line case follows Floyd and Claude Allen who face the death penalty while Hel Allen and Sidna Edwards hold sentences, and Sidne Allen Wesley Edwards remain at large as alleged ringleaders.
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Victor Allen
Wytheville
Hicksville
Floyd
Claude Allen
Iiel Allen
Sidna Edwards
Sidne Allen
Wesley Edwards
Episcopal Brotherhood Meet Opens at University of Chicago
Nearly one thousand Episcopal laymen from across the country gathered at the University of Chicago for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew annual convention. The national council opened the gathering with talks and themes focus on The Bible and Prayer with Bishop Anderson and Bishop Lloyd among scheduled speakers.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Chicago
University of Chicago
The
National Council of the Brotherhood
Anderson
Bisholloyd
SC Democratic Committee to Probe Ballot Box Stuffing Claims
In Columbia on September 4 the South Carolina Democratic executive committee planned to thoroughly investigate fraud charges filed by Judge Jones, a gubernatorial candidate, against Blease. The charges include ballot box stuffing allegations and Senator Tillman urged caution to avoid unfairly upsetting Jones.
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D. C
Democratic Executive Committee of
South Carolina
Judge Jones
Blease
Tillman
Genet
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