Summer Accidents Prompt Calls for Caution and Reform
A long column argues summer injuries stem from preventable causes not fate. It urges close adherence to safety rules across travel, boating, driving, and recreation, noting immutable laws of safety and the need for parental vigilance and reform societies. The piece references the Pennsylvanian vandalism case, Massachusetts resilience, and the Bureau of American Republics aiding hemispheric unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bammer
Ore
Thermer
Sibid
Contempt, Ballot Boxes Delivered in Denver Election Case
Supreme Court refused to intervene in the franchise election contest in Denver. George N. Ordway Henry L. Doherty Fred A. Williams and J. Cook Jr were jailed for contempt until paying 300 fines each. Watchers Lail and Griffis fined 25 each for blocking sheriff. Ballot boxes opened after Justice Bailey refused interference. Denver City Tramway franchise backed by 12 votes, contested amid fraud allegations about voters with fraudulent tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
George N. Ordway
City Election Commission
Henry L. Doherty
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Fred A. Williams
Republican Central County Committee
J. Cook, Jr
Ben B. Lindsey
William Lail
Theodore Griffis
Election ‘Commission
Alexander Nisbett
Lindsey
George W. Bailey
Supreme Court
Denver City Tramway
William Wadley
Honest Elections
40WA Democrats Nominate Full State Ticket for Governor
The Democratic state convention named Claude R Porter of Apportoose county for Governor and approved a platform calling for tariff for revenue only direct election of U S senators and antitrust legislation. It expressed sympathy with national labor goals and pledged Town Democrats support for William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908.
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Waterloo
Towa
Claude R
Porter
Apportoose
County
United States
Samuel Gompers
John
Mitchell
William Jenning Bryan
Kansas Banks Per Capita Among U S States
Kansas has the most banks per capita aside from Nebraska, with 36 banks and about one per 1 846 people. Missouri and Pennsylvania follow in bank numbers, while Kansas matches Illinois and surpasses New York in total banks.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Union
Nebraska
Rennsylvania
Missouri
W. Hisely
Fairmont College
Wichita
Karsan
Pennsylvania
Illinois
New York
Milwaukee Avenue Bank Failure Shocks Chicago
Chicago reports the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank closed by examiner C. B. Jones with near one million dollars missing. Depositors faced death as two men killed themselves after the shutdown. Henry Koepke died en route to a hospital and Henry W. Hering was jailed amid the disappearance. President Paul D. Stensland remains fugitive. Deputy Attorney Jerome plans to prosecute Harry K. Thaw in New York. Also noted is Marceline Mercantile Company’s 50 percent dividend plan for creditors and bankruptcy details.
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Caicago
Ite
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
State Bank
Jones
Aatekeeping
Fall Royal League
Henry Koepke
Whle
Chicago
Henry W. Hering
Paul D. Stensland
Istill
Railways face tariff manipulation in St Paul hearing
A B Stickney, president of the Chicago Great Western, told a Monday hearing the railroads now modify tariff schedules rather than issue rebates. He admitted coal often travels Chicago to St Paul at less than the published ten cent rate, remarking that “the boys’ get gay” when questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
A. B. Stickney
Chicago, Great Western Railway
State Railroad and Warehouse
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Stickney
Government to Buy Silver for Coinage After Thirteen Years
Washington announces a new silver purchase for coinage after a long gap. Tender invites issued for the mint director’s office on the 15th and every Wednesday thereafter until further notice. Treasury officials cite stock shortages and policy shifts to meet future subsidiary coin demand.
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Washington, D.C
Mint
Treasury
Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Shaw
Iver
London
Indictment Targets Standard Oil Over Rail Freight Rebates
Chicago reports a federal grand jury indictment accusing Standard Oil Co of illegally receiving railroad rebates on storage charges. The 19 counts cite Elkins Act violations with fines from 1000 to 20000 dollars per count. Roosevelts Sagamore Hill visit noted regarding leases in Indian Territory.
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Chicago
Standard OM Company
Ilegally
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Standard l Company
Department of the Interior
Indian Territory
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Barnesdale
Pittsburg
Sagamore Hill
New York
Bowman's arrest and forged warrant charged in county
Phillipsburg and Boulder report C W Bowman county treasurer arrested in Boulder Colorado last Friday. A new warrant prepared by the county attorney accuses Bowman of forgery on two counts. Lipton Cup dispute over ad valorem duty valued at 1000 dollars to be adjudicated in Washington. Beacons near Melilla flag potential Sultanate clash. Survivors of the Italian steamer Sirio voyage noted at Cartagena Spain.
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Phillipsburg
Utter
C. W. Bowman
Boulder
Col
Bowman
Lipton
Baty
Boston
Mass
Thomas Lipton
Boston Edit Club
Pedaion
Washingon
Missouri Notes on Foreign Corporations and Apple Industry
Jack Miller completes 1905 compilation of foreign business cessations in Missouri. Report highlights rising cash value of foreign personal property and real estate, state tax gains, and growing agricultural activity including strawberries in Southwest Missouri. Includes figures on vegetables and fruits, rail and exhibit plans, and social notes from Columbia and Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miller
Swanger
Missouri
Tve
Southwest Missouri
Carthage
W. J. Spillman
United States Department of Agriculture
Southwest
F. §. White
Frisco Agricultural Department
National Department of Agriculture
Spillman
White
Springfeld
Arkansas
Amendments Aim to Shape State Governance and Bond Rules
Two amendments of statewide importance will go to voters in November. One would extend the sheriff's term to four years and bar the sheriff from being his own successor. The other would allow bonds exceeding five percent of taxable value for paving projects and bridge work in local jurisdictions. Kansas City livestock receipts for July rose across cattle calves sheep and horses amid regional competition. A Kansas City church plans a children centered organization with child officers and a fully formalized program led by Rev. Harry A. King.
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Taft
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
William H. Taft
Republian
State Central Committee
West Central
Sherif's State Association
Kamens Kansas City
Tties
Harry A. King, Astor
Oakley M. E
Kansas City
Mr. King
General Conference
Attack on Hamburg insurer funds stirs San Francisco policyholders
A $565,000 deposit by Trans-Atlantic Fire Insurance of Hamburg, disavowing losses here, is challenged by San Francisco policyholders seeking to block withdrawal. Heavy rains flood Joplin streets and damages hit a $200,000 hotel under construction. Nearby, Ridgely is nominated for Neosho county representative by Erie county convention in Chanute. Commander Tanner leaves Minneapol is for Washington. G A R reunion plans noted in Hastings.
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San Francisco
Calif
New York
Trans-Atlantic Fire Insurance Company
Hamburg
United States
Imerrats
Ridgely
Chanute
Kan
Erie
Erie Sentinel
Cos- Dreemman
Neosho County
Tanner
Minneaporte
Washington
D. F
James Tanner
Ehiet
Minaoasin
Peeve de Yell Sted de Reunion
Gatorenaien
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Ones
Hillsboro
Massachusetts
New York Post
Veetul Bure
Hemisphere
Bureau of American Republics
Bureau
Henry Phings Institute
Greman
Fischer
Tebe
Uss
Sheri
Tari
Nebraske
Lanaay
Washington, D. C
United
Plenrly
Childers
Minsk
Liban
Kiev
Russia
Gravo
M. Stefanduk
Peirce
Norway
Christiana
Herbert H. D. Peirce
Nor ‘Way
Winwraths Association
Putin Bay
Ohio
The
Americas Osteopathic Association
Los Angeles College of Osteopathy
Milwaukee State Bank
Jerome
Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Austria
Hungary
Winfield
E. R
C.F. Anderson
J. P. Baden Produce Company
Nderson
Enue
Cutter
Perry
Dutch Harbor
Begoslof Islands
Castle and Fire
Belfast
Eng
Hamburg-American + One
Harland & Wolff
Susan B. Anthony
Copenhagen
International League of Women
Rata Mes Concedim
Tulse
Caulkine
Laman
Lamar
W. R. Caulkine
Thureday
C. M. Shartel
Fort Worth
Terrtecen
Standard Oil
Wemastes
Uv. C
Hitchcock
Detroit
Fair Grounds
Lee's Summit
Masons
Knights of Pythiss
Modern Wood
Men of America
Odd Fellows
Modern Brotherhood of America
Entertainment Committee
Boone County
James Phillipe
Mary B Phillipes
Hugh M. Hall
Cartagena
Spain
J. Ci
Columbia
Conneiion
Gambia
Azrunsvia
Cultural College
Msuri
Columbia Herald
Cameron
Burlington Depot
Kentucky
Sid Shirt
Pontine
Sulien
Halés
Harry Mest
I. N
Joplin
Rata Crime and Visor
I Petrator
A. McCarcer
Macon
William Walle
Baawmienie Jompete Hastings
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