Regret over Henderson Denomination in Third District
Henderson, Iowa, Sept 25. Judge B P Birdsall of Clarion nominated for Congress by third district Republicans. Speaker Henderson declines renomination. Convention adopts resolutions praising Henderson, lamenting his withdrawal, and endorsing Roosevelt and the Des Moines 1902 platform with Dingley tariff critique.
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Hampton
B. P. Birdsall
Clarion
Henderson
Committee On Resolutions
Iowa
Des Moines
St. Louis
Roosevelt
D. B. Henderson
Colonel Henderson
Littlefield Tours West Aids Republican Campaigns
Congressman Littlefield of Maine travels from Denison to San Francisco and will campaign across the Pacific states under the national committee. He predicts stronger Iowa Republican showing this year, weighs the Henderson withdrawal impact, discusses anti trust work, and confirms avowed candidacy for Speaker with broad national support. He plans three weeks on the coast then proceeds northward through the country before returning to Maine after the campaign.
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Council Bluffs
Littlefield
Maine
San Francisco
Denison
J. P. Connor
Pacific States
National Republican Congressional Committee
Henderson
Iowa
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Hendersons Statement From Atlantic City on Congress Withdrawal
Speaker Henderson at Atlantic City explains his exit from Congress race. He criticizes Governor Cummins free trade plan as dangerous for the country and says Iowa voters may oppose it. He favors fighting Democrats and Populists but not Republicans, predicting the GOP will tire of the proposed anti trust measures.
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Atlantic City
Henderson
Congress
Cummins
Iowa
Atchison Rail Road Posts 15.56 Million Net Earnings
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway reports fiscal year results ending June 30 showing operating expenses of 44.7 million, total income of 60.28 million and net earnings of 15.56 million. A 16.03 million balance was carried forward as dividends totaling 7.8 million were paid on stock and preferred shares.
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Chicago
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Allso Arcas
Venezuela Honors Flag After Warship Fire Incident
Details from Willemstad report the Venezuelan cruiser Restaurador hoisted the American flag near Ciudad Bolivar, fired on the town, then apologized after U S diplomatic action. The affair ended with Venezuela pledging satisfaction and salute of the Stars and Stripes, aiding friendly ties with the United States.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Restaurador
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
United States
Goldschmidt
la Guaira
Bowen
Caracas
Senor Lopez Baralt
Venezuela
Ward 10 Plans to Honor Innes
The caucus in Ward 10 marks a strong victory for Hon. Charles H. Innes and the Republican machine. Walter A. Nichols was favored for a second term, while Guy Cox sought Kinney’s former seat, though Kinney’s successor was unsettled.
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Innes
Charles H. Innes
Walter A. Nichols
Guy Cox
Alfred L. Kinney
Innes Machine Wins Again as Kinney Krebs Lougee Lose
Kinney Krebs Lougee alliance fails to unseat Innes in ward 10 voters back Innes machine. Recognition rally at John L Bates Club planned with vaudeville and songs by Benton and Quigley. audience invited from all Republican voters amid a festive reception.
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Walter A. Lougee
Franz Ifago Krebs
Kinney
Berwin
John L. Bates Club
Johnny Quigley
Katzenjammers
Ward 10
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Inneas’’ Stalwarts
Bill Bailey
Charley
Ismay Sidelined by Illness at Waldorf Astoria
J Bruce Ismay White Star Line manager and his American friends faced concern as he suffered dangerous chills. In bad weather he attended a ship combination meeting but was driven back to the Waldorf Astoria, where doctors were summoned.
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New York
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Waldorf-Astoria
Bowen Takes Prompt Action Against Venezuela
In Caracas on September 25, United States minister to Venezuela Herbert W. Bowen handled the Restaurador incident with brief, decisive negotiations. He did not defer to his government, pressed a firm stand, and secured reparations from Venezuela, leaving no animosity toward the United States from the Venezuelan administration.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Herbert W. Bowen
United States
Bi Ship Trust Nears Completion In Transatlantic Merger
New York reports say six major lines American Red Star White Star Atlantic Transport Dominion and Leyland will merge into a single fleet of 118 ships with 881550 gross tonnage. J Pierpont Morgan backs the deal and is projected to earn about 12600000 as organizer.
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New York
Sir Clinton FB Dawkins
London
J. Pierpont Morgan’s
Majestic
Cunard Line
England
Canada
St. Lawrence
American
Red Star
White Star
Atlantic Transport
Dominion
Leyland
International Navigation Company
Shipping Trust
J. Pierpont Morgan
Plummer Denies Bribery Claims In Portland Case
In Portland on September 25 the bribery trial of Charles A. Plummer resumed. Plummer testified that Michael J. Callahan sent a $60 check to Deputy Leach, noting it to the county attorney, leading to Callahan’s indictment. He denied any plans with Frank D. Ford or enrichments around “protected” liquor enforcement and said Ford offered no deal.
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Portland
Charles A. Plummer
Michael J. Callahan
Leach
Whitehouse
Callahan
Mattocks
Plummer
Mr. Plummer
Frank D. Ford
General Mattocks
Ford
Chief Justice Fuller Ill in Chicago Report
The Chicago report says Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller is very ill but unconfirmed. If he dies, a vacancy would arise on the U S Supreme Court. the President would fill it by appointment, not necessarily from the current associates. Fuller, a Chicago lawyer appointed in 1888 at age 55, had little prior judicial experience.
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Chicago
Melville W. Fuller
Supreme Bench of
United States
Cleveland
Venezuelan rebels control most of the country
A State Department report from Puerto Cabello via cable to Washington states that by September 4 Venezuelan revolutionists held the coast and interior west to Maracaibo. Government holdings remained in Puerto Cabello, the Puerto Cabello and Valencia railroad, Valencia town, and nearby ports.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Puerto Cabello
Puerto Caribeilo
Valencia
Thereto
Maracaibo
Bolivar
Tucacas
Chichirlinche
San Juan
la Vela
Earthquake Devastates Turkestan City of Kashgar
A Tashkent despatch reports a terrible August earthquake in Russian Turkestan lasting to September 3. One hundred killed at Kashgar, 400 in Astyn village, 20 at Jangi, and Aksuksitche destroyed. Kashgar, a 50,000 inhabitants hub at key crossroads to Tekin India and the Russian empire.
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Berlin
Tashkent
Russian Turkestan
Kashgar
Turkestan
Astyn
Jangi
Aksuksitche
Tekin
India
Russian Empire
Attempt to Kill Wife 15 Charged in Lynn Case
Andrew J. H. Bickford was arrested in Lynn this afternoon on assault with intent to kill his wife after a night of alleged brutality. Mrs. Bickford lies critically injured from kicks and blows, with doctors unsure of recovery. The incident occurred during a whist gathering at a boarding house on Union Street where Bickford reportedly attacked, then locked the door as his wife and guests entered. Her father, George Cady, has previously stated abuse and sought warrants. The couple wed last Easter. Bickford is about 20.
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Lynn
Andrew J. H. Bickford
Bickford
George Cady
Cady
Young Millionaires Reported Hit in Stocks
New York Sept. 25 Wall Street watches John D Rockefeller Jr and Frank Gould to see if reports are true that the young millionaires were defeated in an attempt to push Missouri Pacific and other Gould shares. Banks restricted loans, triggering heavy liquidation as the Gould Rockefeller team sought funds and collateral amid a firmer money market.
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New York
Wall Street
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Frank Gould
Missouri Pacific
Gould
Young Gould
Rockefeller
Gould-Rockefeller
Duelist Killed in Paris Duel Over Frayed Handshake
A duel near Versailles between two Polish students in Paris ends with one man dying after being shot through the head at the first fire. The combatants, sons of wealthy Warsaw merchants, fought over a refused handshake following a quarrel.
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Paris
Viroflay
Versailles
Warsaw
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