Roosevelt and Bryan Blast Taft on Haskell and Conspiracy
Theodore Roosevelt and William J. Bryan denounce Taft and defend Governor Haskell in a fiery letter exchange. They accuse supporters of hiding behind reform rhetoric while backing improper corporate favors, naming Standard Oil cases and alleged townsite fraud tied to Oklahoma. The missive frames trust magnates as self-serving and calls for equal justice.
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Hartman
New York State
Harriman
Haskell
Mr. Haskell
Standard Oil Company
Taft
Senator Foraker
Mr. Foraker
L. Z. Russell
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Ardmore
Ohio
Oklahoma
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Indian Office
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Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Cary River Gas Company
Dent Portland Cement Company
Texas and Gulf Companies
Standard Oil
Faskell
Standard Oil Corporation
Charles E. West
Theodore Roosevelt
Fron
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Afraid to Eat Turns to Grape-Nuts for Health Restore
A Michigan reader recalls years of indigestion from irregular meals and overwork. After trying Grape-Nuts, she reports improved appetite and strength, saying the product became a staple in her diet and helped her regain health. The letter ends with marketing lines from Postum Co. and a prompt to read more about well being.
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Postum Co
Wellville
Pittsburg to Celebrate Sesqui-Centennial Week
Pittsburg Pennsylvania marks its 150th birthday with district church services and an open air non-denominational gathering in front of the courthouse. Workmen add decorations as colonial costumes parade tomorrow, highlighting arches, colonnades, and gaily bedecked buildings for a city wide celebration lasting a full week with notable guests expected.
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Pittsburg
War and Navy Departments Likely No Pay Increase Bill
Pay Director T J Cowie says at Annapolis no further action will be taken to secure legislation to increase military pay. He notes the Dick Capron bill features failed last session and will not be pursued in the coming congressional session.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
Congress
T. J. Cowie
Navy
Annapolis
Newport Deaths Reported by Dr Brown
Dr George W Brown of Newport lists seven recent city deaths from heart trouble cholera infant nephritis bronchitis and gunshot wounds including William Stoeckel 41 Anna Myers 14 days John Tucker 54 Sarah Richards 72 Joseph Zeigler 27 Thomas Brockhartzer 34 and Katherine Blenke 78.
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George W. Brown
Newport
William Stoeckel
Anna Myers
John Tucker
Sarah Richards
Joseph Zeigler
Thomas Brockhartzer
Katherine Blenke
Knights of St John hosts euchre in Covington area
The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a euchre event at Mother of God School Hall this afternoon and evening. The Tabernacle Society plans resumed weekly meetings on Wednesday September 30 at the Convent of the Sisters of Providence in Newport. Benjamin Nalls, 17, of 1132 Woodburn Street, was run over by a freight car near Fifteenth Street after slipping. he was taken to St Elizabeth's Hospital.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Knights of St. John
Mother of God
Tabernacle Society of
Diocese of Covington
Dayton Man Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge
George Wagner was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Charles Kroger on disorderly conduct and will face a hearing at 9 o'clock before Judge Mader. A locomotive spark caused a fire in dry weeds along the C and O Railroad near Jim Town, burning about fifty acres before being stopped, threatening nearby houses.
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George Wagner
Charles Kroger
Bryan's Will Case Details Draw Fire and Court Battles
An open letter recounts the Bennett will saga involving William J. Bryan with claims he drafted the will for Philo S. Bennett at Bryan's Lincoln home and served as executor. It details a $50,000 bequest to Mrs. Bennett, secret instructions, and Bryan's disputed role across Connecticut courts ending in unfavorable verdicts for Bryan.
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New York Evening Post
James Melvin Lee
New Haven
The
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Harry White
Natick
Mass
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White
Bennett
Cleveland
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Bryan
Connecticut
Supreme Court of Errors
Yan
Tiffany
Nelson Considers Independent Run To Challenge Rhinock
Colonel R W Nelson of Newport plans an independent Democratic bid in Kentucky's Sixth District to oppose Joseph Rhinock and John R Inglis amid anti machine sentiment. Nelson says he will decide within days and may enter to defeat Rhinock, citing machine ruled Democratic politics in the state.
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Pwo Democrats
Campbell County
Sixth
Kentucky
Congress
Joseph Rhinock
John R.inglis
R. W. Nelson
Newport
Colonel Nelson
Nelson
Herast
Fight in a box car leaves man dead in Covington
James Carr of 315 Park Street died at St Elizabeth's Hospital after a cattle car brawl between Independence and Walton Kentucky. Tony Bradford is jailed while investigations continue as four other men were injured. Police doubt the injured witnesses accounts and a mysterious stranger prompted the attack.
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James Carr
Park Street
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Tony Bradford
Kenton County
Independence
Walton, Ky
Carr
Emil Kramer
Pleasant Street
Kramer
Douglas Kramer
Charles Miller
Covington
Cincinnati
Bradford
Sam Martin
Stella Monahan
Witte in Serious Condition After Freight Injury in Ft. Thomas
Charles Witte of Brent Kentucky was struck by a C and O freight train on Saturday afternoon and is in serious condition. Doctors report a broken collar bone a dislocated hip and a slight skull fracture. John Theeny of Boston is visiting relatives in Alexandria Pike. Mr and Mrs Harrison Herms of Ft Thomas Avenue plan an extended trip to Germany.
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Charles Witte
Brent
Dr. Ragan
Witte
John Thoeny
Boston
Mass
Samuel Theeny
Alexandria_ pike
Harrison Herms
Ft. Thomas Avenue
Germany
Latonia Considers Reballot on Annexation to Covington
Latonia residents will vote again on joining Covington after last fall's defeat. City officials have pursued improvements while Mayor J T Earle urged Covington to place the question on the ballot this fall. Covington Council plans to pass an ordinance for official registration days October 6 and October 13 with the city covering the second day’s costs.
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Latonia
Covington
J. T. Earle
Committee On Laws of the
Democrats Choose Nominees Tonight for City Ticket
The Newport Democratic Executive Committee plans to select the city ticket for November this evening in Chairman Donelan's office. A slate of fifteen candidates for six Council, six School Board, and three Aldermen is anticipated amid factional tension and protests. Likely Aldermen picks include L. B. Tenent Samuel Rothermel Jacob Buchert Walter Rowe Edward Berry and E Krauss with Rowe Berry and Tenent favored.
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Newport Democratic Executive Committee
Donelan
Board of Education
Henry Maher
Board of Aldermen
L. B. Tenent
Samuel Rothermel
Jacob Buchert
Walter Rowe
Edward Berry
E. Krauss
Rowe
Music seller sought after thefts in Newport area
Police warn residents of Columbia and Ninth streets about a stylish young woman of about 19 who sells music and forces entry to homes. Purses and valuables have disappeared after she entered to try music on pianos. Police in nearby cities alerted to arrest her if found.
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Ninth Streets
Newport
Meyers
Columbia Street
Milton postmaster resigns as Inglis runs for Congress
John R. Inglis Republican candidate for Congress in Kentucky's Sixth District resigns after twelve years as Milton Postmaster. Dr. J. H. Calvert is appointed successor as Inglis conducts a vigorous district campaign, gaining favorable reception in areas with strong Democratic majorities.
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John R. Inglis
Congress
Kentucky
Milton
Inglis
J. H. Calvert
Registration Push Amid County Wide October 6 Deadline
Campbell County Republican and Democratic leaders mobilize to register a large voter turnout by October 6. Only one day is allowed this year due to Newport Bellevue and Dayton officials not funding extra days. E registration is required in all forty six precincts and election officers named by the County Board of Election Commissioners will serve as registration officers in their precincts.
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Campbell County
Newport
Bellevue
Dayton
County Board of Election Commissioners
Newport News in Brief Highlights Local Events
The Rebecca Bryan Boone Chapter D A R will meet next Saturday at Mrs Richard Spaldings Highlands home to study colonial history. Eleventh Street Bridge improvements completed and Belt Line cars begin using it. Funeral arrangements for Newport pioneer Mrs Anna Raip e set for 2 PM in Evergreen Cemetery chapel. Coroner Digby to hold inquest today into John Jackson shooting. Jim Crane held without bail for grand jury review. Newport Elks and Mingo Red Men paid final respects to William Stoeckel at Sixth and Monroe. Dr Ross launch recovered at foot of Columbia Street after river low stage exposing the boat and damaged engine.
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Richard Spalding
Highlands
Eleventh Street
Licking River
Covington
Newport
Fourth Street
Anna Raipe
Christ Hospital
Cincinnnati
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Digby
John Jackson
Jim Crane
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Newport Lodge of Elks
Mingo Tribe of Red Men
William Stoeckel
Sixth
Monroe Streets
Tom Hoskins
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