Word War on Floor of National Congress
In Washington on August 20, Representative Mayney of Illinois and Representative Austin of Pennsylvania exchanged bitter remarks in the House. Mayney charged Austin with personal involvement in water power legislation to benefit a company he helped to incorporate, accusing him of traitorous conduct and connections to the Wall Street water power trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Austin
Weer
Washington
Mayney
Getopera
Illnois
Ewnessen
Limit on Campaign Expense Law Nears Passage
Fragmented report notes a proposed law restricting yearly campaign expenses tied to a candidate’s four year salary. It cites earlier campaigns showing large spending and mentions sentiment favoring the measure. A separate item reports Abtone Deutsch, former Jeakina drug store employee, arrested on a party-related charge and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Bay Bev
Abtone Deutsch
Jeakina
Eit
Yeatarday
Patty
Vall
Goliquit Appeal for Aid Reported From Far West
A 19th century dispatch describes Golquitt appealing for assistance after leaving Asatien Sindla for the mining camp of Toma. It notes Americans and Goallahmen surrounded by natives and mentions a telegram sent to the Texas governor seeking aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem el Faso
Aasatien Sindla
Toma
Texas
Penrose to Give Standard Oil Correspondence Statement
Aug 20 Monitor reports that Charles Penrose will speak tomorrow on rumored Standard Oil letters connected to Roosevelt campaign funds. Archibald is cited as handling the matter, with indications that Penrose accepted money aiding the 1904 Republican effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
John A. Archi
Blanchard OF
Charsey
Penrose
Archibald
Roosevelt
Governor Wilson Sends Greetings to Governor Marshall
Governor Wilson telegraphed Governor Marshall from Trenton New Jersey on August 20 saying he could not attend and that he feels the party offers a great opportunity to serve the people without fear or favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Governor Marshall
Trenton
N. J
Penal
Fort Worth Woman Charged With Murder
Fort Worth woman facing murder charges after a gun discharged accidentally injuring Med Palmer Maddox and Clair Plato. Investigation ongoing.
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Fort Worth
Palmer Maddox
Clair Plato
Schepps Statement On Breast Gleaning Trial Notes
An attorney for Bam Schepps says he will press for a broad breast of every issue. In Fort Worth a clerk reports Wells was murdered. Gunmen celebrated after a shooting. a photographer witnessed a woman claim a pistol was discharged when she struck another woman in a Thirteenth Street house.
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New York
Bam Schepps
Schepps
Beuiden Heheppe
Fort Worth
Texas
Mauas
Wells
Thirteenth Street
Warship Construction Fund Approved by Conference
Washington Aug 20 The naval appropriation provides for one battle ramp and totals about 2,535,1000 dollars. The measure, approved by both houses, sets funds available for the work with no agreement on armament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Aemratenteen
Washington
House
Senate
Father and son slain in Kansas shooting case
Aug 20 at Del's Flaing Kan a clash between Sam Woods and family left James Thompson age 16 dead and Matt Manahan fatally wounded. Spear of the feud wounded Gailor Manahan as Woods fled after firing three bullets into the victim's chest.
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Maine
Kew
Sam Woods
Ethel Manaben
First cargo of export cotton leaves Galveston
Texas August 21 The last cargo of Texas 1812 cotton ported this year left Galveston this wagon for Liverpool. The cars contained 11,000 bales valued at 960,008 dollars.
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Gotton
Galveston
Texas
Liverpool
Republican purse strings hold control of campaign funds
Washington reports that Ceorme i Shelton, formerly treasurer of the Republican National Committee in 1908, has been elected treasurer of the current campaign committee. The appointment strengthens the party's financial oversight as the 1908 cycle progresses through August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ceorme i Shelton
Republican National Committee
Grand jury hearings spark political and civic notices in New York
Portions reveal deputy deposits and committee shakeups as grand jurors and tradesmen including Beckers Deposits Large and Pat Wallace appear. The piece notes a charity Princess Thea proceeds, parade plans with dozens of vehicles, and an estimated celebration cost around 61000 as Bryan and labor groups prepare for an August event.
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Harbers
Tucker
Pat Wallace
Swallow
Becker
Sargent
Electriciana
Cole
New York
Ase
W. Banks
W. Ttaerin
Tato Sena
Mada
Moya
Pie Namiatanee
Tae Quent
Merchente
Citiewns
Albunion
Mouton
Bryan
A.M. Mampi
Labor Ras Cremaitine
Taft May Sign Panama Canal Plan
Washington reports that some visitors believe President Taft will sign the Panama Canal measure despite Congress having approved the treaty. The discussion centers on whether the canal project proceeds under executive action, reflecting ongoing political debate and potential policy decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAFT
Panama Canal
Washington
Uhrowich Congress
Naval appropriation bill adopted headline recedes
Washington reports the conference report on the appropriation bill for the administration of naval affairs and other vessels was adopted. The action clears the way for funding and governance of naval operations and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVAL
Washington
Tony Ny
Resiene Fire Dispatches Amid Morning Blaze
A morning blaze in Trim damaged a residence and caused debris to scatter. Fire crews reported seven remnants found at the scene. No injuries were listed and authorities noted a loss estimate around Lowe 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyeeeerarme
Enala
Trim
Lowe
Labor Day Celebration Plans Refined at Last Night Meeting
A Bryan gathering finalized final arrangements for the Labor Day celebration with about one retired and twenty five Ryan boosters present. Committees named include Hariman, Speakers, Program, and Finance with leaders from the Commercial Club and local trades. Barbecue attendance is estimated from 10 to 15 thousand, and many non union supporters pledged to back the event.
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Mae meetRif
Ryan
Tryan
Harimean Committee
LM. How
Commercial Club
J. 0. Tweker
Haters
Ten Ray
Carpenters
J. G. Wallace
Carpentere
Jones
Commercial Cinv
Wal Doak
Vaikers
D. Reese
W. T.young
Pat Wallace
TC J. Lew
Barber
W. T. Young
Myer
Yet
Metnnis
Unker
George J. Hadley
R. P. Lee
D. 0. Renee
W. J. Young
A. H. Humprey
Carpenter
L. McInnis
M. Hewit
Geo. Thompson
Howkirs
College Station
Wallace
Royall
Bryan
Hoston
Joe Hamilton
Eran
Sommergill Cub Meeting Plans Labor Day Celebration
The Commercial Club meeting of the Sommergill Cub discussed forming a finance committee with union and club cooperation to raise funds for a Labor Day barberwe and celebration. The president was empowered to appoint the committee with Hall and Edge assisting, aiming to make the event a great day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Commercial Chu
Elock Thie Onaeming Roth
Bedrest
LM. Emit
Mews
Uckanan
Eugene Dee A.M. Wal Arop
Ted Hall
J. Webb
Howell
Menting
Uef
Bigit
Nance
JC Tn
Bevan
Hall
Edge
Agricultural Committee Reports Premiums for Club Show
The Agricultural Committee announced all arrangements for the boys and girls corn club show and ranked for an extra appropriation of ten for premiums for general fairs exhibit. This was granted, increasing premium offerings by the Commercial Cab.
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John M. Lawrence
J. Z
Maloneyie Crenahew
J.D Mar
J. Ee
Thoreday
Agricultural Committee
Corn Club
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Assistange
Rveane
Win Bhaw
Sanders Bros
Bryan Bread
Ince
Bell Bros
He Gen. P. Bent Company
Circe Fe
E. F. Parks
Maportere
Itr
Ram Scheppe
Feut Amiting Nto
Grand Jury
Jack Seetig
David Reid & CO
BG Resiene FE
Sommergil
Hammond VawterCo
Hammond-VawterCo
Ford Automobile
Detroit
G. J. Nedbalek
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