Roosevelt says bold fraud could win Taft nomination
Theodore Roosevelt publicized in Outlook an article titled A Naked Issue of Right and Wrong. He argues the Republican contest rests on right of the people to rule and demands political and social justice, accusing bosses and national officials of aiming to overturn popular verdicts.
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Hair Care Remedies and Political Critique in One Page
An old column advertises Canthrax shampoos and Spurmax lotion to improve hair and skin care. It also presents a lengthy political argument criticizing Taft’s national committee influence, alleging fraud and manipulation in conventions and primaries, with references to Roosevelt and various states.
Wood Urges State Printing Plant in Lynn Speech
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, urged creating a state printing plant during his opening speech at the Young Men's Republican Club in Lynn. He claimed annual savings over $50,000 and criticized current contracts with Wright Potter Company, calling for offices to oversee bids and eliminate middlemen profits.
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Wright Potter Company
Boston
Metal tariff bill defeated by House vote
The House approved 144 to 101 to reject the Senate amendment to the metal tariff revision bill. The measure would repeal the Canadian reciprocity pact and set a universal duty of 2 dollars per ton on print paper.
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Villisca Axe Murders Shock Iowa Town
Eight people including Joseph Moore and his family, plus two Spillinger sisters, were found murdered by an axe at the Moore home in Villisca Iowa. The brutal crime stunned residents as investigators searched for a motive and suspect.
Mass Murder in Villisca Strikes Family and Guests
At Villisca several members of the Moore family and two young women were found dead in their beds. Authorities suspect one person of the crime, with revenge as a possible motive. Victims include Joseph Moore, his wife, children aged 11, 9, 7, and 6, plus Edith Spillinger 20 and Blanch Spillinger 18 later identified. The Spillinger sisters were guests from a nearby farm and attended a church event the prior night.
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Brutal Bill Flinn Dominates Pittsburgh Contracting and Politics
In Pittsburg the 41 year old William Flinn, nicknamed Brutal Bill for his forceful style, built a vast contracting empire and political machine. His career spans from doorbell poll work to Senate influence, with contracts across municipal services, streetcar rails, and a controversial role in reform eras.
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Pittsburg
William Flinn
Chicago
Reds and Blues in Mimic War at Concord New Hampshire
The New Hampshire National Guard begins its annual week of maneuvers with a cross state march to Weare. The Blue army under Major H. B. Roby defends a supply depot against the Red army led by Major M. J. Healy of Manchester. Governor Bass will review the forces Friday.
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Big Lem on Trial for Alleged $7500 Wire Theft Conspiracy
John Strausnider known as Big Lem and Sterling stood trial in the Superior Criminal Court on a conspiracy charge to steal 7500 from Samuel Butter, a junk dealer. Butter claimed he was lured to Providence to buy copper wire, then swindled at a hotel and a house with telegraph gear found. A landlady may identify Strausnder. trial resumes with Judge Chase. Also, Philip Dwyer and William A. Smith were jailed for six to eight years for breaking into Austin Bono's shop on Essex Street and stealing 14 yards of cloth.
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Five Years and a Day For Pickpocket John Foley
John Foley received a sentence of five years and one day at the Massachusetts Reformatory for pickpocketing. The case details indicate a single offender convicted on theft charges with the extended term.
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Massachusetts Reformatory
Delegates See King and Queen at Buckingham Palace
King George and Queen Mary welcomed about 250 delegates to the International Radio-Telegraphic Conference in the palace gardens and later hosted tea. The meeting discussed voting power for Britain, weather reports on distress wavelengths, and proposed wireless rate regulation as sessions proceed.
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California Grand Council Convention Bids Farewells
The fourteenth annual convention of the California Grand Council United Commercial Travellers closed in Los Angeles. Delegates declared against the roller towel the unwashed finger bowl and the short bed sheet.
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