Taft Congratulated as Payne Aldrich Bill Fails Platform
Topeka dispatch notes progressives may control the Republican party council meeting Tuesday with possible temporary chairmanship for Gov. Stubbs and a permanent chairing by Senator Bristow. Insurgent leaders back initiative referendum recall and direct US senator election.
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Topeka
Republican Party Council
Iekely
Gov
Stubbs
Bristow
Victor Murdock
Madison
Murdock
Congress
Taft
Oregon
United States
Kansas
Leprosy Fight Advances In Lab Cultures From Molokai
Three surgeons of the United States public health service report growing lepra bacilli in pure culture outside the human body. From Molokai, the coral island prison, comes hopeful news as germs enter their third generation in laboratory tubes.
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Washington
Molokai
Coral Island
United States Public Health and Marine Service
Spartan Fortitude Delivers Last Song Before Death
Patrick Rabi a Brooklyn butcher who had been stabbed steadied himself to whistle a popular tune as he moved through the room where his aged mother slept. He then collapsed in another room and died moments later, showing heroic resolve in the final moments.
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New York
Patrick Rabi
Brooklyn
Drownings Near Boston Leave Woman and Helper Dead
Mrs. Catherine Hogarty of Jamacca Plain drowned in Jamaica Pond while attempting to rescue her baby. An unidentified man who jumped in to aid her also drowned. The baby was saved.
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Boston
Catherine Hogarty
Jamacca Plain
Jamaica Pond
Hogarty
Plan $1,000 Marathon in Grand Junction
Grand Junction Colorado plans a $1,000 purse for a match race between Saul Halvye the young Mogul Indian and any runner of national or international reputation.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Saul Halvye
Ogden to Host 20 Day Race Meet Starting September 23
California horseman Richard Dwyer has leased the Ogden half mile track and will open a twenty day meeting here on September 23.
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Ogden
Utah
Richard Dwyer
California Horseman
Fires in Wyoming Amid Forest Blazes Engage 150 Men
In Sheridan, Wyoming, about 150 firefighters under Chief Forester McDonald battle three fires near the Big Horn mountains. Report mentions Burglary suspects, while separate theatre burglary in Ashland nets $10 million in cash. police delayed, arriving eight hours after the crime.
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Wyoming
Sheridan
Big Horn Mountains
Forester McDonald
Chicago
Ashland
Latest Telegraphic News Capsule of the Week
A condensed weekly telegraphic roundup highlights key events across politics economy and society. Brief summaries capture notable developments, policy shifts, market movements, and cultural moments from multiple regions.
Diverse 1900s News Snippets From Across the West
Flora Oregon burned leaving 400 homeless. Mrs Mary Powell of Philadelphia hiked to Pikos Peak and back to Manitou. John Williams foreman and three daughters died in a Hollister California mine tunnel. El Paso offices robbed for thousands. Black Hills forest fires threaten timber. Seattle firefighters aided by rain as fires persist. Belmore Browne and four mountaineers return to Seattle after reaching 10000 feet blocked by ice. Boer veteran William Saul jailed in Butte for 4000 embezzlement. Roosevelt greeted warmly in the West during tour. Shorthand record set at Denver convention with 269 wpm and 95.94 accuracy.
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Mary Powell
Philadelphia
Manitou
John Williams
Hollister
Calif
Bggest
el Paso
Tex
Black Hills National Forest
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Belmore Browne
Tacoma
Barker Browne
Browne
William Saul
Butte
Mont
Butte Carriage Company
Saul
Roosevelt
Iowa
Nebraska
Co. Roosevelt
W. B. Bottome
New York
Denver
Taft Withdraws from New York Campaign as Garfield Backs Roosevelt
The article notes President Taft will no longer engage in New York politics and that James R. Garfield plans a West tour to align with Roosevelt and Pinchot on Progressive Republicanism and conservation. Attention shifts to New England state elections with Vermont and Maine set for September 6 and 12. Taft cites forest land reductions and urges Republicans to unite behind the 1908 platform in advance of Congress elections.
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New York State
New York
James R. Garfield
Interior
Roosevelt
Bus
Ohio
West
Pinchot
New England
Vermont
Maine
Republican Congressional Committee
St. Paul
Ina Tinder
Denver
George Alonzo Abbott
Gaynor
St. Mary's Hospital
Hoboken
Deep Wells
St. James
L. I
Iowa Central
Minoneapolis
Northwood
Frank Algler, Jr
Ridgewood
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago Great Western
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Montreal
Durand
Mich
Green Mountain
Congress
W. E. Davy
Des Moines
Associated Fraternities of America
Atlantic City
A. B. Talbot
Nebraska
Modern
Woodmen of America
C. H. Robinson
E. W. Donovan
Detroit
W. A. Fraser
Dallas
Tex
P. K. Gilman
Oakland
Philippine Medical School
Philippine General Hospital
Manila
Journal of Science
Bureau of Science
United States
Joseph Fichel
War Department
Glenn’ H. Curtiss
Sheepshead Bay
Avlator McCurdy
McCurdy
Engineer appointed head of Grand valley project in Colorado
J. H. Mipar of Phillipatows Massachusetts assistant engineer on the Gunnison tunnel Uncompahgre valley irrigation project Colorado has been named head engineer of the Grand valley project succeeding B E Sands who has resigned Paul Mantegassa the famed Italian anthropologist is dead He was there in 1681
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J. H. Mipar
Phillipatows
Mass
Gunnison
Paul Mantegassa
Italy
Gateh Quits Mat After 324 Wins in 331 Fights
The article notes Frank Gateh ending his mat career after a standout record of 324 victories in 331 matches. It also reports diverse sports updates from polo in Narragansett Pier to horse racing in Ogden and speed records in cycling and swimming, with additional notes on aviation experiments and a railroading rumor.
Frontier Days Crowds Jam Cheyenne Amid Wild Rides
Cheyenne hosts record Frontier Days crowds with trains from Omaha Salt Lake and Colorado. A dust storm delays events. 15 000 attend Thursday as the wild horse race and numerous roping events thrill spectators. Roosevelt visits Saturday and departs for Denver Monday.
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Teyenne
Cheyenne
Omaha
Salt Lake
Utah
Wyoming
Denver
Colorado
Frontier Park
Buffalo Bill Race Day Ends Early Amid Bad Weather
Capt. A Tl Hiardy dazzled with fancy shots while Budge won the half Nile cow pony race and prize. Fort D Hassell officers led polo pony events with Devers on Heralg taking top honors. Sealle won the half mile Indian pony race as Miss Joella Irwin impressed at twelve. Frank Irwin led the men's relay. Mra Yellow Tail and Mra Two Bonnet won the squaw race. Goldie St. Clair rode Red Bird in bucking display before weather halted further events.
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George Washington Dear
Laughing Calf
Howling Wolf
Little Misa Paulina Irwin
Clayton Danks
Miss Gladys Irwin
Judy
Honbaverein
Marshall McPhee
Dan Clark
Frank Carter
Little Dutch
Irwin & Hirsig
Percy
Black Cat
Charles Two Bonnets
Makes Enemy
Too Ochl
Leslie Isla
David Perry
Leon Hardy
Hindle E
Wineners
Samscoville
Ed McCarthy
Hugh Stemler
Ted
Rapihrs
Joe Dolan
William Culhan
Hiatt
James Danke
van Mulftord
Ames
Dannie Clark
Mra
Gray Hragle
Kung
Mrs
Red Cloud
van Quckly
Jack Hoyle
Dave Holt
Jack Kauffman
Tom Jones
A. Tl. Hiardy
Budge
Rondo
Nellie
Fort D. A
Irwin
Frank Irwin
Charles Thornberg
Uirale St. Cloud
Red Bird
Races Highlight Thursday Events at Local Track
After Captain Hardy's shooting display the half mile cowpony race crowned Swede owned by Irwin Brothers first with Ronda and Amy owned by C W Hirwig second and third. Time 0 56. The half mile pony race featured fourteen starters with Lieutenant Holderness on Flash winning, Lieutenant Tompkins on Pincers second, Captain Lyon on Midget third. Time 0 59.
Buffaloes and riders feature at frontier days show
Irwin and Hirs g bring a team of buffaloes to the track with riders including Hugh Clark and Mrs. Birnie St. Claire. The buffaloes buck and behave like old plow animals while Mr Clark recovers from a spill and Mrs. St Claire delivers notable riding. The era of steer roping thrills is toned down by Humane Society concerns.
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Irwin and
Hirs G
Hugh Clark
Clark
Daya
Quip on Gasoline Request Sparks Safe Questioning
A humorous exchange features a woman asking for gasoline and a man gently correcting her, noting gasoline should not be consumed and suggesting its use for cleaning gloves instead. The playful vignette highlights caution in handling fuel.
Typhoid From Pipe. Cadet Illness and Navy Inquiry
Midshipman Smith aboard the Indiana at Plymouth England contracted typhoid fever, reportedly from a briar used by a former Annapolis roommate. Navy doctors will study the theory as proof nicotine cannot kill typhoid germs. Also, Lightning Explodes Trees as steam from damp wood turns moisture to steam and rips trunks.
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Smith
Indiana
Plymouth
England
Annapolis
Medical Department of the Navy
A Fool and His Money Quote Cited in Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader quotes a witty line about finance and folly from the magazine Human Nature, contrasting a fool with his vanished funds. It notes the saying is used to critique financial naiveté.
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Cleveland
The Witching Hour Meeting Plans Breakfast Visit
Claire and Ethyl discuss a visit from Claire’s counterpart, noting the man wishes to see her badly. Claire suggests he should come to breakfast one morning to break fast.
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Claire
Jack
Ethyl
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