World Happenings: Roosevelt Roars at Progressive Chicago
Digest notes Chicago Progressive convention adjournal after nominating Theodore Roosevelt for president and Hiram Johnson for vice president. Platform calls for conservation tariff reform and a people’s contract. Perkins to chair campaign, Dixon to run campaign in chief. Dems snub Roosevelt trail plan. Prohibitionists nominate Eugene W Chafin. Republican split signals Ohio and Indiana moves. Stevenson son announces support for Wilson and Marshall. Durbin leads Indiana GOP with Taft platform at Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Theodore Hoosevelt
Hiram W. Johnson
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Progressive Party
United States
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Adlai F. Stevenson
Wilson
Marshall
Lewis
Democratic National
New York
Bowie
Illinois
Winfield T. Durbin
Anderson
Indiana
Taft
Indianapolis
Constitutional amendment seeks six year term for president and VP
Washington senators to consider a constitutional amendment for a single six year term for the president and vice president. A prosperity note arises from August agriculture reports signaling record crops and stronger farm income ahead. The canal talks include free passage for US ships and governance plans upon completion. The Taft veto on a wool duties bill is noted along with tariff board concerns. A $49 000 fund is proposed for the widow and daughter of a late Supreme Court justice. War and political shifts are described alongside crop damage estimates from army worms.
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Taft
Tariff Board
Washington Society
John M. Varlan
United States Supreme Court
Contempt of court case overturns Jonathan Speer sentence
Domestic Judge H J Shattuck of Denver set aside the sentence of five days in jail and a $1000 fine on former Mayor W Speer for contempt of court tied to newspaper articles Speer edited. The defendant was purged of contempt.
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Denver
W. Speer
Speer
Arrest of Sam Scheppe Furthers Rosenthal Inquiry in New York
The Hot Springs Ark arrest of Sam Scheppe provides new impetus to the Rosenthal Investigation in New York. It is hailed as the most important development since confessions tied to Jack Hose Hrid gle Webber fed to the indictment of Police Lieutenant Charles Hecker as alleged instigator of the murder. The annual army maneuvers in New England begin as invading forces advance toward Washington and defense forces ready to resist in Connecticut.
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Sam Scheppe
Hot Springs
Ark
Rosenthal
New York
Jack Hose
Hrid‘gle Webber
Polie
Charles Hecker
New England
Washington
Connecticut
Notable Figures and Events From World and Local News
The report covers Carl Wilcox's burial return from Germany as Minneap olis postmaster era. Henry Aretowski’s honorary degree from Lombere Austria. Julius Rosenwald’s 50th birthday charity gifts totaling 687000. Minneapolis Elks lodge cornerstone. Prince Mohamed Ali Pasha’s Newport summer visit. bankers from 31 states at St Paul conference on agricultural development. Isle of Wight regatta scuffle with duke of Manchester blackballed. duchess of Manchester before marriage. mass hangings in Punmandira Michoacan. Nicaragua crisis with government surrender deadline. Kamil Pasha task force for peace with Italy in Constantinople.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Duke of Manchester
Royal Yacht Squadron
Erith Empire
Duchess of Matchester
Mira Helenau Abomerman
Caviman
Indiana Seventh Day Adventists elect officers and discuss religious liberty
The Indiana Conference of Seventh Day Adventists elected officers in Indianapolis including G Montgomery as president and E L Morans as secretary. They passed resolutions to hold Religious Liberty Institutes across the state and invite the next quadrennial general conference to meet in Indianapolis next spring. Dr Walter A Jessup resigns from Indiana University to join Iowa State University as education director in Iowa City starting September.
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Indianapolis
Qmeecra
Indiana
Seventh Day
G. Montgomery
Fred Aripolis
EL. Morans
Aln Andersen
South Bend
Montgomery
Endianapolis
Woon Youngs
ALT
Milter
Tom Goodwin
Woop
Cunningham
Mtchetowns
Wol Avery
Palrhangd
Mace
South Hend
Morris
Ewoods Religious Liberty
AJ L. Miller
P A. Loop
Laffagtte
R. M. Grey
Indianapolils
Educ
Mises
Marian C. Hissedt
Indiana Association of Seventh Day Adventiste
AL Youre
PP. Cunningham
W A. Greenlee
Jo W. Johnston
WT. Avery
Board of
Indiana Medical Missionary and Benevolent Asseciation
Be Strickler
J. W
Alien Moon
Anderson
Herdwood Academy
O Montgomery
WI. Avery Recretary
Scence
Wol Averys
Loop M.D. Ho Rans
Roow McMehan
Dora AO Montgomery
Misa Marian
Bissett
Nellie Kethbause
Pearl Miller
Lata Bauehel
J. Theresa Thompson
Ida Vo Padhey
General Conference
North America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Bilder A. I Meller c
Jawa
Tle
Milton C. Wilcox
Mountain View
Cal
Iowa State School
Walter A. Jessup
Department of Education
Indiana University
Publietits
State School
William Lowe Tryan
Provemoant, Mich
Jessup
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Iowa Ciy
Hawkey
Indiana State Fair to Feature Large Hoosier Trotters Races
The Indiana state fair plans to bring its largest field of Hoosier trotters and pacers in years, reversing years with no stake events. Officials say the September 2 program will focus on Indiana owners and trainers, aiming to restore principled harness racing and attract widespread participation.
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Indiana State Fair
Harnese
Charles Downing
Indiana
Gives Orchardists Advice On Packing Fancy Apples
Mr Richards secretary of the Indiana apple show commission advises brokers to pack orchard fruit in boxes to fetch high prices. The article notes standards for the state show and references upcoming events. It also mentions a conference with rank examiners on banking conditions and a proposed board to review bank charter applications.
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Richards
Indiana
Apple Show Commission
Diyvises
Woo OY Briew
Alate
Marty de Arpoid
General Assembly
Certificates for New Physicians Sent to Examined State Board
The state board of examination met to prepare certificates for physicians who passed the examination conducted in Evansville. A list of many applicants from across Indiana is recorded, with numerous names and towns. incorporations include a bank and hotels. The bank increments capital by 6000 dollars, a road-releated Kentucky-Voted company. Evansville amusement firm with 10908 dollars capital.
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Nation Salmopfetratioen
Rasaaond
Hile
Pay Stefans
Sheeers Ful Wirnest
Neher
Tiaelipoul
Clarenee BO
Clarenee BO Awhbe Drdiarapedis; Herman Millens Papkes
Brapsville
Charler Eater
New Albany
Raymond Noeler
Dadbanapedis
Clyde Cositter
Maison
Antes DL
Hobadin
Tous Jefin Pb Belin
Vincennes
George Wo Bewinen
Fidianaport
Frank
Braytun
Indianapouisa
Osborne T. Aragtetun
Pettekay Larrein
Tole Lei
Lapel
Gibert A. Happes
Midgetown
Harrison JH. Halse
Indianapolis
Bom
Butehinrvon
Mishawaka
Charles BE. Irvin
Indianapolia
Arthur L. Knapp
Michigan City
George W Kollstedt
Hernan J Larkin
Clarence GG
Munecer
Evansville
Toloyd
Marshall
Blountsville
Hossio Martin
Kokomo
Nathaniel Bo Mattox
Bedford
Sherman L. McKinney
Meansville
Donald L. Atlitter
Indiansports
Harvey W. Miler
Minor W. Miller
Penu
George L. Mitchell
Quincy
P KE. Moschenross
Charence EF. Munk
Rendallville
Hubert L. Nattkemper
Terre Haute
John S. Sixop
Farmland
Walter S. Pollard
Anguat C. Post
Catskill
N.Y
William Seth Powell
Lebanon
John W. Raney
Rushville
EB. Bradley Rariden
Delphi
Lewis C. Hentschler
Spencer
John S. Robison
New Philadelphia
Leigh F Robirson
Martinsville
Louis HH. Seger
Jodinapolle
Walter KL
Eblosser
Fort Wayne
Joseph FE. Sharp
Sunsuittville
Augustus (. Shipp
Peank
Lloyd OF
Shoatty
Claypool
Catt i. South
Mndianapolia
Wiliam S. Turner
Madison
Arnold
Utter Jack
Terre Herote
Clyde
Wwidter
Readyilte
Jollan
Walter
Joseph 1
Walther
Marthal
Chilwer
Weever
Auta Nenedrd
Whales Kreana
Altea Cowilliame
Drtanayotte
Toe Purnettsvie Sttle Bank
Iniona-Kentucky
Reckport
Capital
Incorporatora
O. M Igiehart
G. Igiebart
Kransen Amusement Company
Capital Stock
Incorporators
J. KR. Brannen
E. Moopay
E. V. Mooney
Zapatisco Rebels Ambush Train Killing Hundreds
Rebels attacked a passenger train in a canyon near Toluca killing about 200 travelers. Zapatista fighters seized the route, looted cars, and caused widespread panic as a large force defended the attacked city and advanced toward the capital.
Diet Of Milk And Crackers In New York Tragedy
A 25 year old woman, daughter of late State Senator George Buttrel, died under unclear circumstances in a Manhattan apartment. Police say she suffered from illness and a diet of milk, crackers, and candy, with hundreds of implicated food items found nearby. Wealthy associates and real estate links are mentioned, but details remain murky.
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New York
Georgo Buttrel
Ste
Rmits
Bridge Collapse Triggers Seattle Rail Incident
A garbled report describes a Seattle tram doubleheader crash with two engines derailed and one passenger named Simon Jurteh. No injuries were recorded and officials could not confirm all details due to damaged text.
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Saattle
Woosh
Chicago
Foots
Tink Railroad
Cant
Seattle
Simon Jurteh
Beatle
Iceberg Collision Damages Corsican Vessel Near Belle Isle
A Corsican steamer named Montresth was struck near Belle Isle by ice and suffered serious damage. Lemaeeniers bonded for Laver pool and Nowtuamelach reported the incident with perilous conditions causing concern for nearby vessels.
Shrapnel Bursts Over City Killing and Wounding
In the capital a shelling incident left numerous women and children wounded as shrapnel bursts and machine gun fire rained down on the streets. Officials report casualties and ongoing danger as defense measures continue.
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Sorta
Derpole Choraria
Gweu
Werg
Coe Renel
Teething Syrup Claim Stirring Mild Remedies Mentioned
A garbled trade page cites Mrs Winslow s Gootine Syrup for Children and other remedies with distorted claims. It also includes a dialogue about life in a small town and a bold misprint promising double value from Red Cross Hall Mall.
Parting Guest Encourages Paxtin Bathing Ad
A departing visitor insists on leaving with no funds as Father Knickerbocker bids farewell. An old style ad pitches Paxtin sponge bathing to keep women sweet and clean, priced 235e a box and available postpaid from The Parton Toilet Co Bowton Mass.
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Father Knickerbocker
Parton Toilet Co
Bowton
Mass
Three Week Vacation Demanded By Boss
Workers argue for three weeks of vacation this year noting past trips where two weeks was insufficient. One employee recalls returning home with two unworn dresses due to limited time.
Devotion to Queen Alexandra Moves England to Charity
Devotion by women from all stations of life touched Queen Alexandra as London hospitals benefited on her charity day. The event raised more than 150000 dollars and the report suggests all England will join next year in celebrating the queen mother’s day for charitable causes.
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Alexandra
Ufe
Hospitala
London
England
Literacy rates in leading nations released for free
The United States Bureau of Education released a free distribution report comparing literacy in Germany Great Britain and the United States. It shows three per 10 000 in Germany cannot read or write while 150 per 10 000 in Britain and 770 per 10 000 in the United States illiteracy.
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Germany
United States
New York Woman Proposes Dressmaker Bidding System
A New York woman announces a novel approach in dressmaking by inviting many dressmakers to bid on specified alterations. She will likely accept the lowest bid, signaling a new field in bidding driven dressmaking and urging firms to sharpen bidmanship.
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New York
Wanted Minute Evidence on Capital Trial
The celebrated doctor Orfla is examined as an expert. The president asks about the quantity of arxente needed to be a fy. The doctor replies Certadnis but insists on prior knowledge of the defendant’s age and personal circumstances before answering.
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Orfla
Certadnis
Expect Sig Sale of Red Cross Seale Campaign
The Red Cross Seale campaign will run in nearly all states and territories including Porto Rico, the Canal Zone, Hawaii and the Philippines. Over 100,000 volunteer agents from departments and other groups will work on the effort. It is expected that at least 100 million leaflets will be printed and distributed along with millions of posters and advertising literature.
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Red Cross
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Ferdinand News
Wiliam Jennings Virgan
Colonel Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Waukesha
Wis
Eugene W. Chafin
Tucson
Ariz
Charles H. Mead
Ohio
R. Brown
Zanesville
Columbus
Republican State Central Committee
Bods
Walter F. Brown
N. Foster
Senate
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Senate
Taftan
Luther Conant
Herbert Knox Smith
Stimson
Mmll
Lake Front
House
South
United States Department of Agriculture
Lincoln
Neb
John Connell
Retail Druggists’ Association
Milwaukee
Homer Crandell
Frederick Crandell
Edwin Hawley
Richard
Dora
Duo Seward
Alaska
Amerigia Cm
Carlos Wilcox
Minneapole
Vienna
University of
Julus Rosenwald
Minneapolis Elks
Mohamed Ali Pasha
Egypt
Newport
St. Paul
Committee On Agricultural Development and Education of
State Bankers’ Associations
Purnandira
Michoacan
Mexice
Interior
Pitanentees
Achedon
Matigin
Niclcaragua
Ondanas
Managua
London Chronicle
Constantinople
Klamil Pasha
Council of State
Italy
Seventh Day Adventists
Ie Osoaller Stables
Nowmall Club
Zapatistas
Mexico City
Victema
Train
Ppa
Abex
Fico
Geyeveo
Laos
Aipatictas
Tolucn
State of Mexico
Ormaller Artisan
Turates
Ixoagen
Harisy
Tates Peagie
Rimedes
Gesperate
Vhispiosis
Rtus
Bramaht
Taoloes
Cincinnati Biarkets
Speyer
Hays
Timathy
Ibs
Sheis
Post
Zi Oe
The
Memory Singers
Eos Fem Kot
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