Political turbulence shadows Hunt recall bid and national issues
A collage of early 20th century political turmoil is described with recall attempts against Governor George W. P. Hunt of Arizona over reform policies, along with nominations in New York and national figures. The report covers Taft speeches, Morgan campaign funds denial, Madero’s troop movement, and pending irrigation congress events amid a string of accidents and crimes.
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George W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Rail and crime notes shuffle through Midwest to New York
W O Divina a Cincinnati freight agent pleaded guilty in New York to granting and taking rebates and was fined 16000. Four Minneapolis dealers held on $1000 bail each for conspiring to raise milk prices under Minnesota’s 1899 dil l trust law. Michael Franklin of Chicago, 35, struck and killed while picking up coal on the Milwaukee division of the Chicago Northwestern. Central Hel Oil of Oklahoma shattered in Delaware and ruled bankrupt by Judge Bradford in Wilmington federal court with liabilities about 138,076,680.28 and assets 2,529,000. Samuel H Hyde of Anderson South Carolina executed in Columbia for killing his wife and her father more than a year ago. Five lives lost in Millinocket Maine fire. three-month-old baby rescued. Frank Wigfall, Negro ex-convict, lynched in Rawlings Wyoming while in prison for safety after mob stormed jail following assault on Mrs Julia Higgin. Threats to jurors in Salem, Maya case members cancel service. Walke torpedo boat explosion at Brenton’s Reef lightship near Newport kills Lieut Donald P Morrison and injures eight others with two dying later.
Frontline clashes report Turkish Servian fighting on frontier
Dispatch from Balgrada notes severe fighting on Servia’s southeast frontier. Turkish forces reportedly suffer 30 killed and many wounded, while Servian casualties list two killed and 18 wounded. Other items: Mexican rebels murder U S consul Allen Mac Caughan and associates in Durango, Manila cigar industry nearly halted with 15k on strike, and a fatal boating accident near Toronto involving McCaffrey family.
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Servia
Balgrada
Iowa School Reforms Urged by Town Commission
A Des Moines report by the Town schools commission proposes 22 changes including voluntary school consolidation, state aid tied to department count, and four new normal schools. It calls for higher teacher salaries, elimination of normal institutes, and stricter training for teachers to bolster rural education.
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Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Better Town Schools Commission
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Deyoe
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Devos
Minnesota
A. L. Urick
Town Federation of Labor
State Conference of Charities and Correction
Cedar Rapids
Urlek
Theodore Carstengen
Clinton
R. G. Stewart
Joha T. Clarkson
Clarkean
Carstensen
Ex President Roosevelt Denies Demanding Campaign Donations
Theodora Roosevelt testifies before the Clapp committee. he did not solicit funds during his 1904 presidency and asserts no promise was made for contributions. He denies any extortion by Archbold or Standard Oil ties and notes he ordered any 1904 contribution from Standard Oil returned. He challenges accusations about Roosevelt primary campaign totals.
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J. Plarpont Morgan
Clapp Committee
Washington
Morgan
Charles Fidward Russell
New York
Roosevelt
Theodora Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Duss
J. B. Morgan
Standard Oil Company
George B. Cortelyou
Cornelius N. Bliss
John D. Archbold
Penrose
Standard Oil
Charles D. Hilles
Bartholdt
Bandits Hold Up Fast Train Near Poteau Oklahoma
On October 7 bandits boarded the northbound Kan Sau passenger train No 4 three miles north of Poteau Oklahoma. They roared away with the train after dynamiting the express car safe and stealing a large sum from registered mail. Bloodhounds were requested as the six men fled the scene with passengers forced to surrender.
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Fort Smith
Art
Kan Bab City
Kansas City
Tarby ‘Prairie
Poteau
Okla
Frisco Crossing
John Dozier
Spiro
Registered Mall
Sinking of British Submarine B-2 in Dover Harbor
The British submarine B-2 was rammed by the Hamburg American liner Amerika and sank off the Kent coast. Fifteen crew members perished, with Lieut. Richard J. Pulleyne the sole survivor. The incident occurred as a flotilla patrolled nearby.
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Dover
Amerika
Priday
Kent
Richard J. Pulleyne
Mina Braddon Celebrates 75th Birthday in Richmond
London on Oct 7 Mia John Maxwell known to readers as Mise Braddon quietly marked her seventy fifth birthday Friday at her home in Richmond a tranquil riverside haven noted for affection and historical charm along the Thames.
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Mina Braddon
London
Mia
John Maxwell
Mise Braddon
Richmond
River Thames
Archbold Man Held In Default In Watera Pierce Suit
Archbold resident John D Archbold did not respond to a subpoena to testify in the Watera Pierce suit. Commissioner Jacobs declared him in default after he failed to appear as a witness on Friday at the New York court.
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Archbold
New York
John D. Archbold
Jacobs
Appointed Day of Judgment in a Curious Legal Dispute
A horse dealer in an English town engaged a solicitor over a dead animal claiming payment. The lawyer refused cash and offered a bill framed as a promissory note payable on Judgment Day. An action was filed and the sheriff inspected the bill, declaring it the day of judgment and ordering payment tomorrow.
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Enegileh
Tha' Bil
Baby Misery Case Prompts Cure Aids Report
A Wise County infant, six weeks old, suffered severe skin disease with itching crusting and hair loss. After initial remedies failed, a friend recommended Cuticura Remedies. Samples showed improvement with Cuticura Ointment and Soap, and the baby’s condition began to improve, hair regrew as the crusts subsided. A note signs the report, dated September 28.
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Monroe
Nigi
Dept. A
Free Advice To Sick Women From Lydia E Pinkham Co
An offer invites women suffering from fe malella or private illnesses to write confidential letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts. A woman will answer, keeping all correspondence private. The firm emphasizes consent, confidentiality, and broad guidance based on decades of experience. Readers are urged to request the 20 page text book by mail.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Thouvanda
Addreas
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hota
Sue
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Iowa Special Tax Commission
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Iowa
Ticultural College
Employers' Mobility Commission
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Dysart & Pearson
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Capital Atock
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