Pattison Era Dominates Democratic State Convention
Columbus Ohio August delegates rally to Pattison influenced platform. They expect Bryan endorsement for 1908 and Roosevelt praise while opposing county option. Key fights revolve around party control, anti graft measures, Drake inquiry results, and board of public works picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John M. Pattison
Pattison
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Drake ‘Investigation Committee
Garber
W. L. Fintey
Dairy and
Board of Public Works
Samuel A. Hoskins
James &. Devoll
S Oliver
Newton Bunnell
A. A. Peoples
Troops Reassigned From Fort Brown To Fort Ringgold
Washington reports orders to move colored troops from Fort Brown Texas to Fort Ringgold Texas about 100 miles away after clashes between citizens and soldiers. The white company to transfer remained at Fort Brown. Major Penrose notes a civilian’s ruling and a wounding may have been done by soldiers, with guilty parties not yet identified. Senator Culberson appealed to President Roosevelt on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Brown
Texas
Fort Ringgold
Culberson
Roosevelt
Penrose
Brownsville
Death of Mahala Lewis Aged About 120 in Ottawa
Mahala Lewis a Black woman said to be 120 years old died in Ottawa Kansas on August 21. She claimed to have witnessed many events in George Washingtons life and insisted she had seen him on numerous occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kas
Mahala Lewis
George Washington
Miner Murders His Wife in Pontiac Quarrel
Bloomington Illinois August 21 Following a quarrel Mrs William Thomas wife of a miner at Pontiac was killed by her husband who cut her throat and crushed her skull He escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
William Thomas
Pontiac
Roosevelt letter praises congress and labor policy
A public letter from President Roosevelt to Congressman James E. Watson reviews and endorses the current congress work on wealth use, labor and corporate regulation. It warns that changing House leadership now would cause confusion between radicals and reactionaries and urges laws on corporate political contributions, Philippines duties, and railway hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
J James E. Watson
Rosaville
Ind
Congress
House
Philippines
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Corporations
Lightning claims three cows near Grand Ridge
Grand Ridge reports a Saturday evening lightning strike killing three valuable cows owned by? George Bendure. Nearby, Mrs. Eliza Hughes of Cambridge visited relatives for two weeks. A large turnout attended the picnic at Smith's grove amid heavy rains and high waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Hughes
Cambridge
George Bendure
Smith's Grove
Mrs. LePage
Odell
Frank Lanning
Pittsburg Market Report August 2 Prices for Cattle
The Pittsburg market lists fat lots of steers and heifers with weights and prices. Reports show steers around 34.505 pounds and cows priced near $40, with feed steers and stockers in the $2.75 to $3.75 range depending on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Whitney Gets Another Roast in Massachusetts Letter
Boston August 21. In a public letter to District Attorney Moran Thomas W. Lawson again accuses Henry M. Whitney of bribing Massachusetts lawmakers and claims Whitney's election as governor would let Standard Oil control the state. Lawson urges Moran to help against Whitney and to back Guild if Whitney wins the nomination, arguing that Massachusetts politics are corrupted by corporations and urging action to defeat Whitney. He warns honest citizens that the state is on a down hill path to ruin. He asserts Whitney would be backed to oppose Guild at any cost. The letter ties Whitney to corporate influence and federal business ties, and cites Lawson's opinion of corrupt state politics. Standard Oil and Hoch’s wife headlines appear in the same column with unrelated items about Mrs Fetzer and Hoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesau
Organized Labor
Organized Capital Pike
Boston
Mass
Atorney Moran
Thomas W. Lawson
Henry M. Whitney
Massachusetts
Whitney
Standard Oil
Lawson
Moran
Guild
Henry M. Wallner
Lewcon Ten
Whitnex
Earthquake Shock Ends. Valparaiso and Santiago Aid Steps
Chilean quake relief moves forward as authorities report fires suppressed and marches toward organized aid. Public subscriptions open in Santiago to assist refugees from Valparaiso. casualties and property losses placed in the hundreds to thousands dead, with millions in damage. Local reports note martial law, patrols, and ongoing communication challenges while both cities mobilize food, clothing, and medical relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Valparaiso
Santiago
Victoria Square
San
Daniv
Pleasant Valley Social Notes From Linn's Grove District
Pleasant Valley the school opens Monday September 10 with Miss Janet Harmiston as teacher. Ms. Wm. Black of Washington visits sister Mrs. V. D. McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Oldham spend week with friends in Cleveland. D. A. Bishard with brother T. H. Bishard near Jefferson Township attends Linn's Grove picnic. Young folk gathered at H. P. Morrison home last week. Sarah Gauley returned from Newark. Lena Alloway accompanied her. C. W. Anderson family and Paul Marling visited Linn's Grove picnic and Wesley Bair near Birmingham over Sunday. Lois Hoover of Elkhart guest of Theresa Behen. Jerry Austin of Dresden en route home from Eyesville visit. Found pocketbook north of Linn's Grove with small amount of money. owner can claim by contacting Mahlon Counts, Winterset, Iowa, and paying for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Harmiston
Wm. Black
Near
Washington
V. D. McConnell
D. A. Bishard
T. H. Bichard
Jefferson Township
Linn’s
Grove
H. P. Morrison
Sarah Gauley
E. Alloway
Newark
Lena Alloway
C. W. Anderson
Paul Marling
Linn’s Grove
Wesley Bair
Birmingham
Lois Hoover
Elkhart
Ind
Therea Behen
East Wheeling
Jerry Austin
Dresden
Dr. Austin
Eyesville
Winterset
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J. B. Foraker
Charles Dick
Bryan Will
Te Board of Public Works
B. F. McCann
Dayton
Democratic State Convention
Republican Party
Indorses
Grand Ridge
Eliza Boyd
Arterian
Jacob Hughes
Marion Tedrick
Pittsburg
Hoch
Hamid. O. Ane
Chat
Fetzer
Johann Hoch
Chicago
Mercer
Cincinnati
Sim
Ww. Lawson
Guy
Lima
Peru
Ab Mere
el Mercurio
San Francisco
Josses
O. V. Gatewell
Ulith
Olive
Mars?McCoy
P Canal
Dover
Scott
William Hanna
Love City
Ira Baumgardner
Es Caalletss
B. Swaim
S. Baker
EB. F. Johnson
George Tedrick
G. T. Stewart
Bessie Tuttle
Tedricks
D. R. Swaim
Otley Englishe
Saaitly
Tand Prey
Parlett
Willie Ross Dean
Snowde Dean
Trim
Pleasant Valley
Mrs. I. J. Oldham
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