Political shifts and campaign funds tied to Maine race
National notes summarize the Maine gubernatorial contest with William T. Haines defeating Frederick W. Plaisted as Republicans regain two congress seats. The Republican platform endorses Taft administration. In other updates, twelve thousand donors contribute to the Marshall campaign fund, totaling 175000 dollars, with New York Democratic headquarters releasing donor names listing those giving 160 dollars or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
William T. Haines
Waterville
Frederick’ W. Plaisted
Mt Democrata
Wilddhabd Marehall
Democratic Viational
New ‘York
Washington Grants Movement of Mexican Troops Through U.S. Territory
The state department approves transferring 1,200 Mexican troops via U S land routes to attack rebels in Sonora. Senate judiciary charges name Representative Frank Buchanan with labor violence ties in Ohio and Pennsylvania linked to MacNamaran, now imprisoned for Los Angeles dynamiting cases. Treasury settles the Jenkins case with Nathan Allen for 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
United States
Sonora
Frank Buchanan
Miinola
Senate
Waltar Rew
National Erectors’ Association
Ohio
Pennsylvania
MacNamaran
Los Angeles
Treasury Department
Washington
Nathan Allen
Wisconsin
Global and Local Tragedies Mark 1920s Year
A mosaic of 1920s era incidents spans aviation deaths in Greene New York and Cicero Chicago, a Pittsburg election win, Muskegon fraud verdict, a mega bank merger in New York sea of headlines. Violent acts include a Georgia lynching and a Virginia courthouse shooting. An aviation disaster follows Paul Peck’s fatal crash at Cicero. Also notes on a wave of rail accidents, political legal cases, and a dynamite scare near Gervais Oregon.
French aviator Vedrines sets speed record at Clearingfield
Sporting Julia Vedrines, famed as the greatest airman, wins the James Gordon Bennett cup at Clearingfield near Chicago and clocks a new twenty kilometer world speed record. Baden takes the Empire State stake in straight heats at Syracuse. Caden posts three fast heats, lowered by Esther W. in the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Vedrines
Clearingfield
Chicago
Baden
Syracuse
N.Y
Caden
Esther W
Pioneer Kenosha woman Mary Hale Allen dies at ninety four
Mrs Mary Hale Allen widow of Nathan Allen and probably the oldest pioneer woman of Kenosha County Wisconsin is dead at her home. Her passing ends a long life marked by frontier work and community standing.
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Mary Hale Allen
Nathan Allen
Kenosha, County
Wisa
Kenophs
Multiple misfortunes and arrests plague Cedar Rapids area
A burglary at People’s Clothing Co in Cedar Rapids led to the arrest of M. HY Brown of Fairview Kansas after detectives found his name and rooming house number in the stolen goods. The report also notes various local incidents including a barn fire near Dudley causing substantial loss, a marriage bureau case, a divorce filing, a tragic shooting, thefts at Keokuk substation, and other district happenings with ministers’ conferences and community events across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Clothing Company
Cedar Rapids
Edwin Hughes
San Francisto
Longenether
Winfield
Hilchea Wis
Mintatrypt
Newton
Winnistrys
Caytor
n.Bouné
Cayloz
al J. Stodghill
Dudley
State College
Ames
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Algona
A.B. Craig
Morningside ‘College
Bates Hotel
Chariton
B. R. van Dyke
G. W. Perry
Shenandoah
Dalmonico
Minerva
Marshall
Albert Chapman
Warren Ingersol
Charles City
Ingersol
Sac County
St. Peter's Church
Coon Valley
C. Kallsan
Battle Creek
R. Amstein
Ute
Western Iowa
Missouri Valley
Council Bluffs
Omah
Harrison
Walter H. Peterson
Davenport
Congress
George W. Harris
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Sam Horwitz
M. W. Roskopf
Sioux City
Marshalltown
Motors Co Fails After 1908 Control Pact Crumbles
United States Motors company, a 1908 holding group controlling ten auto and gas engine firms, goes into receivership with 12.25 million dollars liabilities. Receivership aims to clear up affairs for creditors and pursue a reorganization plan with new capital and management. Board members and financiers, including George W. Perking and Morgan partners, linked to the failed consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Stated Motora Company
Panteg
Strang
Robert Walker
Pirhe
Judge Hough
Brown
Providenge
Tha ‘Holding
Alden Sampson, Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Brush Runabout Company
Motor: Company
Hbrttd
Dayton Motori Chronely
Dayton
Maxwell-Briscos Company
Tarrytown
N. J
Papa Bekers
Motors Gomphny
Agsatiof
Pitition ‘Phates St Mately
Albert Rathbone
Jycounge
Wife Aids General Sickles Fends Off Loss of Art Treasures
The threat to General Daniel Sickles’ priceless art collection and rare books was averted when his estranged wife retrieved jewelry from a safe deposit and pawned it to satisfy a judgment. The incident comes as Sickles’ supporters at Los Angeles debate his candidacy for commander in chief.
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New York
Daniel E. Sicklen
Los Angeles
Baldwin Renominated for Governor at Democratic State Convention
Hartford September 14 The Democratic state convention enthusiastically nominated Simeon B. Baldwin for governor and named the remainder of the ticket including Lyman Tingler as lieutenant governor Albert W. Phillips as secretary of state E. S. Robert as treasurer Daniel P. Dunn as controller and eight presidential electors Henry McManus Charles Coyle M. B. Cary Oscar Tanner William Retcher John L. Fisk plus W. B. Perry Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Simeon B. Baldwin
Lyman T. Tingler
Varnon
Albert W. Phillips
Stamford
Robert
East Canaan
Daniel P. Dunn
Willimantic
Henry McManus
Charles T. Coyle
New Haven
M. B. Cary
Ridgefield
William Retcher
New London
Oscar O. Tanner
Windham
W. B. Perry, Jr
Salisbury
John L. Fisk
Middletown
Pardon for St Louis Slayer by Acting Governor
St Louis on September 14 acting governor Migiiato pardoned John W Carter of St Louis who killed Dr Wendel on unwritten law grounds. Carter's wife was the former wife of Senator West's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Migiiatop
John W. Carter
Dr. Wendel
Carter
Senator West
Chicago Post Office Leads United States Receipts
Chicago posts nearly two million dollars in August receipts and leads the U S post office centers, surpassing New York by about 29 thousand dollars. The Chicago Post Office figures show the margin over New York as the closest rival for the month.
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Chicago
Post
United States
New York
Mrs Sage donates 60000 to Syracuse University
Chancellor Dey announced Mrs Russell Sage had given Syracuse University through him sixty thousand dollars for the agricultural school in memory of her father the late Joseph Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage. Galvey
University
Syracuse
Dey
Russell Sage
Syracuse’ University
Ite Farjcustral School
Joseph Slocum
Beef or Dairy Debate Urges Modern Dairy Growth
A historical plea outlines economic pressures on American dairy, urging producers to modernize through efficiency and dairy shows. It highlights importing millions in dairy products and peat, questions policy impact, and promotes the National Dairy Show in Chicago to boost profitability for small and large farms alike.
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América
Abe
Chicago
International Amphitheater
Collective Housekeeping at Brent Garden Village
An English paper reports an experiment in collective housekeeping at Brent Garden village. Dwelling houses have all improvements except a kitchen. Meals for everyone are cooked in a central hall and can be eaten there or sent home. A four course dinner costs 1 shilling 6 pence. Servants are provided from the central hall at about ten cents per hour.
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Brent Garden Village
Subtle Admonition In A Barbershop Exchange
A barber asks why a regular customer is queried about razor irritation. The second barber answers with a reminder that neglecting a tip could hurt him next time, implying consequences tied to service expectations.
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Studley
Taft
International Association of Ticket Agents
Toronto
Ont
H.8. Bare
Pittsburg
J. H. Sterling
Elwood Ramsey
Philadelphia
William Chambers
Mineola
N. Y
Greene, N. Y
Shenango County Fair
Charles L. Johnson
American Electric Fuse Company
Muskegon
Muskegon, Mich
Old National Bank of
Grand Rapids
New York City
Guaranty Trust Company
Papera
Guaranty
Standard Trust Company
Cumming
Pennsylvania Railroad
Derry
Floyd and
Claude Allen
Hillville
Gans
Wrtheville
8. H. Greene
Baltimore
the Methodist, Episcopal Church
Lynchburg
Vai
Lowinbury
Htta Johnson
Jack* Tehneon
Hempstead
L. L
Clarence
Paul Peck
Columbia
Cicero Flying Field
Birdman
St. Anthony de Padda Hospital
Vithajalmar Stefanson
Seattle
Greer
Tani
Jae
Maidenvine
Newark
Herman Rosenthal
New
D. F. Dumas
Cages Lake
Minn
Burgeon
Northern
Minnesota
Bullwaterly
Saver
Payd Minn
Suey
Wifs
F. Bash
Haven
Kenyas Agricultural College
Kansas
Turon
Kan
Westminster Abbey
Lord Kelvin
Woodmen of America
Cummina
Europe
Des Moines
Oregon and California Express
Southern Pacific Railroad
Stieles
Gervais
Ore
Portland
James B. McNamara
San Quentin
Los Angeles Times
McNamara
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Laporere
Eagle Grove
Adolph
Bernard
Woolstock
Arthur C. Savage
Adair
Knights 'of
Pythias
Boore
Prestant
Iver Johnson
Kiron
List
Coleman
Madrid
Alfred
Mothes
Frank Leving
Alta
Néls Peterson
Morris Peterson
Albert Olty
Iver
Tohne
Soh
H.° Grete
Lutheran Church
Paulina
China
Knoxville
Enterprisa, Min
Bvartet
Clay Town
Clay Town. Bhipy Yew
Towal
Bama
Iowa
Yellowstone
Billings
Montana
Iowan Association
Carbon
Edmund Nichols
Perry
Hattie Moore-Mitchell
Des
Molnna
W. N. Nooke
Western Union
Clarinda
Smith McPherson
James H. Champuagh
Lanesboro
Henry C. Anderson
Lee Howard van Slyke
Anita
Joseph T. Stangl
Carroll County
Henry Schralter
Mantua
Nineteenth
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Keosauqua
Col
J. B. Leak
Sterling Plantation
Mississippi
Tyler
Texas
Presbyterian Church
Woodbine
Elmer Aukerman
Imogene
Hanrahan
Centerville
Collig Company of
Dubuque
Clinton
Alto
Fred Bros
Henry Blum
Burlington
Auleide
C. H. Johnston
Grundy Center
W. B. Nason
Melbourne
Adam and Adair
Corning
Greenfield
Adams County
Ft. Dodges
Thare
Strugk
Orsage
Jagionta
O. Oorh
BIG
Perkins and Morgan
Husband
Baldwin
Connecticut
Belle
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