Rudolph Spreckles Joins Wilson Progressive League
Rudolph Spreckles of San Francisco, foe of graft and ally of Latollette, starts active work as President of the Wilson National Progressive Republican League. He plans extensive organizing to promote progressive principles and the election of Woodrow Wilson, stressing loyalty to the party while pursuing reform.
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Rudolph Spreckles
Wilson National League
Chicago
Sept. T
San Francisco
Latollette
Pacific Coast
Wilson National Progressive Republican League
Spreckels
Rudolph Spreckels
Claus Spreckels
California
Schmitz and
Ruef
Schmitz
Republican Party
Wilson
National Progressive Republican League
Smreckels
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Bryin
Baltimore
Taft
Millionaire Hero Fights Burglar in Officer 066 Comedy
The Capitol Avenue Theatre offers Augustin MacHughs new farce Officer 066 starring Mesars and Cohan Harris company. A rich young man returns home to a burglar in his bachelor quarters while the thief boasts the millionaire’s name and art collection. The plot follows disguises, mistaken identity, and a takeover by the real police officer as the cast delivers brisk, witty dialogue across three acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Cohan Harris
Augustin MacHughs
New York
Chicago
MacHugh
Capitol Avenue Theatre
Geo. M
Aire
Pentry
Augustin MacHugh
Prison Flogging Intensifies as Rebels Are Whipped
At Jackson state prison nine of sixty two inmates rebelled and were flogged in the bullpen. Three men fainted and were hospitalized in precarious condition. A one armed prisoner was first to receive punishment and cried out to stop as the warden continued counting the strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
First Lady in State Encourages Cheyenne Singers
Miss May Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Smith of Cheyenne, is a young colored singer with a strong voice and talent. She funded her studies through self effort and support from Mrs. J. M. Carey, who hosted and arranged recitals. A tour of the east and south followed, including a benefit concert with the Ninth Cavalry band, aiding two years of training at the Colored Conservatory in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Smith
Simon Smith
Cheyenne
Miss Smith
New England Conservatory
Boston
J. M. Carey
School of Religious Training
Durham
N. C
Colored Conservatory
Washington, D. C
Harry Williams
Washington
Western Union Row Over Rail Right of Way
Hearing began in Pights Western Un ton Georgia on Sept 7 to block Western Union Telegraph Company from continuing condemnation to obtain right of way for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad. The petition claims room along the right of way for only one set of lines and poles and that the railroad owning the right of way should allow its own telegraph lines to operate to the exclusion of Western Union.
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Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Lode Rich as Homestake At Centennial Wyoming
Centennial Wyoming reports a major mining deal closed by Willie George Emerson forming Wyoming Mineral Development company. The Free Gold and Victoria claims yield a 32 foot wide free milling vein with $8.31 per ton gold value and 7000 feet of outcrop. The vein rivals Homestake in width and potential. mining activity surges with many prospectors.
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Centennial
Wyo
Willie George Emerson
Grand Encampment
Wyoming Mineral Development Company
Free Gold
Victoria
Fred H. Vuahrenkamp
M. E
New York City
Middle Fork Creek
Snowy Range
Clana, Stewart and Smelsor
Denver
Insured Life Risks Split By Religion And Occupation
Discussion at the American Life convention in Chicago ranks Jews as the best life risk with Catholics next and Protestants poorest. Among occupations, housewives are deemed very poor risks, with chorus girls and servants also low. Religious views influence policy ratings, as do political leanings.
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Hotel la Salle
B. F. Spratling
Atlanta
Wenden
J. G. Austin
Old Colony Life
Chicago
J. Wy Fitzgibbon
South Bend
Aires
PO By Gold, Jr
Haletah
NS. C
Convertion
Spratting
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la Follette
S Assn
Officer 666
Capitol Avenue Theater
Dusky Iri
Golden Prairie Country
Ada
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