Special Session Turmoil and Railway Disaster Recounted
Reports from Indianapolis describe a special legislative gathering facing reform efforts led by Werner Henly and note a railway accident near Spokane where a worker, Hillis, was killed during a wiring repair. The plaintiffs seek $50,000 in damages citing negligence by Inland Railroad Company and foreman instructions as the cause of the fatal incident.
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Dianapolig
Ind
Werner Henly
Henly
Seston
Linthe Pattie
Inland Railroad
Comany
John Tits
Spokane River
Hille
Iwan
Millis
Hillis
George Well
Uye Eupine
Black & Wernette
Republican leaders converge as Taft fight shapes up
September 18 reports from Republican National Headquarters in New York describe nationwide planning as Mitchcook leads consults with eastern officials. Maryland emerges as the sole debatable state, with Taft favored by business leaders and mass appeal aiding hopes to overcome Democratic majorities. Connecticut leaders say Taft is safe, while Lilley’s gubernatorial nomination sparks Republican tensions.
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New York
Sary Land
Republican Nations
Mitchcook
Cincinnati
Maryland
Taft
Tate
Hitchcock
Connecticut
Republican Party
Representative Lilley
Merer Risieen
Republican Readysarers
Rergan
Myron T. Herrek
Ohio
State of
Chin
Taf
Mew
Sepa
Grangeville rail line progress to reach town by October
Ancrennment reports that the Northern parties push toward Orangeville and Grangeville with track, ballasting, and bridge work in progress. Four work trains operate to speed completion, telegraph line ascent underway, and Western Union offices expected once poles and wires are in place. Grangeville aims to become the region’s largest inland town with resumed communication to the outside world after delays.
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Cranter
Thrangeville
Tdaho
Cottonwood
Orangeville
Bief
Grangeville
Lee
Grangerille
Vollmer
Western Union
Fire and politics spark in centric center land dispute
Sept 15 report from Cincinnati covers Senator Foraker and William Randolph Hearst amid land and oil company bribery allegations. Letters from Archbold accuse Standard Oil of pressuring officials, with Hearst charging Foraker, while Foraker denies clear graft and cites legislative entanglements.
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Denistom
Ein Milla
Médinge Middieton
Forth
Reame
Melton Middleton
Medaton
Dubie
Columbus
Fenders
William Standolph Hearst
Adares
Memorial Hall
Thomas J. Bienen
Independence Party
Nina Preemt
Bost
Hearst
Archbald
Mandard O1 Company
Foraker
Standard Oilompany
Foraker Inday
Archbold
Almo i
Jeter
K.& Monett
Monhet
Sipceme
Chin
Blandard Gl Company
Jetter
Arestold
Bensier Peraker
Beith Hewett
Mowett
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Forest Fires Threaten Homes Near Eagle River
In Calumet County forest fires rage within 200 feet of numerous residences on the Mutakire of Eagle River. Reports say large tracts of timber are burning across Chippewa County as hundreds of men fight the blazes to save homes and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieccasin
Calumet
Stich
Eagle River
Chippeane
Taft Bryan to Debate at Waterway Banquet in Chicago
Chicago reports that a joint debate between William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan is planned for the Waterway convention banquet on September 27. Taft will meet Bryan publicly to address campaign questions, with Taft also scheduled to speak at Galesburg, Illinois, the Lincoln centennial.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Taft
Bryan
Galesburg
Tfl
Lincoln
Wright Injured and Wright Lieutenant Die in Airplane Collapse
Washington Sept 18 Orville Wright was injured and Lieutenant Thomas killed when the aeroplane they rode collapsed yesterday caused by a broken propeller. The craft was 2000 feet high before plunging to the ground. Fully 2000 spectators witnessed the crash. Wright is resting easy. the most serious injury is a broken rib and side injuries.
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Warhington
D.C
Orville Wright
Thomas
Wright
Fleet sails for Philippines from Abany West Australia
The Atlantic Mert 1a departed Abany for the Philippines on Sept 18 and is expected to reach Mantis by October 1. A large crowd gathered at King George sound to bid farewell as Rear Admiral Berry received a telegram from Premier Alfred Deakin praising the crew and expressing hopes for strengthened ties between Britain and the United States.
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Abany
West Australia
Philippines
Mantis
King George Sound
Berry
Alfred Deakin
Commonwealth
United States
Eam
Australia
Opening of new Pinney Theater draws crowd
The bustling Pinney theater opened last evening with warm reviews from patrons. Cast members Bey and Washo led performances as actors pressed for wage increases and union recognition. The event marked a notable cultural milestone for the Intermountain region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushr
Washo
Ty Mage
Gerim
Waiting Room Incident At Crowt Northern Gopal
In the waiting room of Crowt Northern Gopal J Getew was the victim as assailants took money. The robbers demanded $56 before fleeing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gopal, J. & Getew
New York Amateur Athletic Events Opened at Travers Island
Under the auspices of the New York Athletic Club the championships commenced today at Travers Island. Many athletes of world wide repute entered to pedal the track and field events. The finals will be held promptly with the regular program featuring the sprint and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew Tork Athletic
Sations Seuine
Shampionshilpe
Athiatis Cabee
Travers Island
Promissory Marriage Suit Seeks 25000 From Coffman
Spokane plaintiff Jess M De Camp sues Howard Street firm Coffman and Walter Brothers for 25000 claiming deceit in promise of marriage. She alleges Coffman pledged marriage after intimate meetings in 1903 and 1904 while she aided lodging house operations in Spokane.
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Howerd Cofman
Walter Brothers Manatartarompany
Howard Street
Promine Te Roupind
Marcy
Sebeegnentir
Albaerd
Cates
Mer
Basham
Coffman
Bertha
Spokane
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Inland Railway
Sulohie
Ralway
Southeastern Railroad
Meer Tee Ieeeie i
Wuleide
Luard
Ingham
Wash
Wardner
Forlee Cade
Globe ‘Trotter
Seattle
Henson
Globe Trotter
Charles
Roberta Seus
Ayn Ste Wes
Hasadder
Mt. Mitchomt
Sir Gavorser Hughes
Page
Willam R. Hearmt
Haskell
Aeronauts
Uence
Steme
Kap
Sympate
Athe Chena
T. J. Coffman
Marrige
Shallenmerger Semisen
Sommenarle Party
Nebreske
Foward
Dahiian
Omahs
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