Roosevelt Shot by Fanatic in Milwaukee Assassin Namesake Target
Theodore Roosevelt survived a gunshot wound after John W Schrank of New York fired at him in Milwaukee as he prepared to speak at the Auditorium. Doctors reported a deep chest wound with no lung injury and Roosevelt pressed on with his speech. Schrank, a self described independent, was captured and faces trial after the election as investigators probe the revolver’s remaining bullets. Roosevelt’s wife Mrs Roosevelt hastened to Chicago and to New York awaiting updates on his condition.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Theodore Roosevelt
Gilpatrick
John W. Schrank
New York City
Schrank
A. B. Geard
Roosevelt
Captain Lyon
Jackson
Aent
Colonel Roosevelt
Terrell
Lyon
Corone
Enon
Sion
Chicago
John B. Murphy
Boonel
New York
John Schrank
Zabel
A&a
McKinley
Lumber Yard of Du rango Planing Mill Destroyed by Fire
Fire gutted the main buildings of the Du rango Planing Mill and Lumber Company on Wednesday night. The blaze destroyed offices paints hardware and nearly all two story lumber piles. a small yard building holding stock was saved. Loss estimated at 20000 with 9000 insured. investigators pursue possible arson with arrests expected.
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Durango
Charles E. Herr
W.S. Pickerell
Charles C. Mumma
Taft reacts to Roosevelt shooting in campaign turmoil
President Taft issues horror at the act of the assailant against Colonel Roosevelt. Governor Wilson cancels most speaking dates this week except Thursday and Friday. Wilson plans stops in Delaware West Tireo and Pennsylvania, ending in Pittsburgh. Clark telegraphs sympathy. La Follette offers condolences and wishes for speedy recovery.
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New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Delaware
West Tireo
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
State Superintendent asks counties to fund excused travel
White asks county boards of commissioners to pay the excuses of county superintendents for attendance at the New Mexico Educational Association meeting in Albuquerque from November first to ninth. The report notes the Santa Fe Canyon line and plans to pass the road to a new company if negotiations succeed, with routes to Albuquerque and San Juan county mentioned.
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White
Boards of
The
New Mexico Educational Association
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
San Juan County
Drift toward Taft grows as business groups back Republican line
Special to the Enterprise reports Republicans see business sentiment favoring Taft over Roosevelt, arguing Roosevelt's return would help a radical third party. The piece notes past taft prosperity versus 1892 fears, urging continuity to protect jobs and farm prices amid tariff concerns and a booming labor market in Chicago.
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Harrison
Taft
Land Decisions On Homestead and Desert Entries
Final proof alone does not bind the government. The land department may investigate any time before patent issues. Hearing can be ordered for justice. rules have force of law and may be enforced. Deser t entries require a proven water right and irrigation capable of reclaiming the land.
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Land Department
San Juan booster finds San Juan county worthy
Fred Bunker of Aztec returns from a long visit to New England and Plymouth Rock country. He says life there is tame compared to living openly in Colorado and New Mexico where people matter more than family trees. He remains a strong San Juan basin booster and plans to renew his efforts.
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San Juan
Fred Bunker
Bunker
Bo Hood
New England
Plymouth
Rock
Colorado
New Mexico
New York
San Juan Basin
Tome
Premiums at State Fair
Special to the Enterprise Albuquerque New Mexico October 12 1912 report on New Mexico state fair in Albuquerque praising Cen tral Avenue shows by Campbell Carnival 198 people and Lincoln Beachey flights reaching 2000 feet then a dramatic dive Beachey known for daring. The Mesilla Valley displays outpaced San Juan quality while Bernalillo county led with best exhibits. Poultry display featured 200 pens 200 birds. San Juan shown White Wyandottes by Aztec representative Chrisman son of Aztec. Farmington Aztec games deemed less exciting than county fairs. grand lodge Knights of Pythias meeting highlighted by Mineral Lodge No 4 Albuquerque and a post dinner supper. Farmington San Juan reporters Promoted fair resources and state interests. Col D K B Sellers praised as mayor and state fair president advocating fair play and road extensions.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Central Avenue
Coney Island
Lincoln Beachey
Beachey
Fair Grounds
Mesilla Valley
San Juan County
Bernalillo County
San Juan
Chrisman
Aztec
Fair Association
Farmington
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Mineral Lodge No. 4
E. P. Wilson
J. 8. Pawley
W. T. Holm
the Fair Association
New Mexico Central
Guif
Col
D. K. B. Sellers
Sellers
State Fair Association
Aena
A. R. Elliott
Albuquerque Pet Show Announces Winners
Report incomplete shows prizes won and page continuation. Read follow up on page three for full list of winners and details of awards.
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Albuquerque
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Joh Schrank
Durango Co
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la Follette
New Mexico News
Prestaft
Enterprise
T'aft
Presi- Taft
White House
Tribune
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