Chicago trials with voting machines spark reform debate
The Chicago Tribune reports on the use of voting machines, arguing they reduce ballot errors and speed results. It notes early predictions within hours of polls closing and discusses installation costs, statewide expansion, and potential savings on printing and polling-place rents.
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Chicago
Prompinasa
Allen County
Chisuyo Tribune
Remy Wark
Laluts East
Avi Terka
the Tribune
Allen
Pradwa
Ume
Restores Coal Lands to Government After War Actions
The government plans to regain control of vast Wyoming and Colorado coal lands from the Union Pacific interests. Commissioner Prouty says measures will target several coal companies while promising constitutional actions. The move follows a wartime pattern of government seizures and aims to curtail railroad and coal interests tied to the Harriman era.
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Foqa Mission
Wyowlag
Colorado
Ltah
Asa
Nile
Department of Justice
Blyou
Omaha
Salt Lake
Denver
Preble
Pranty
Clark
Union Pacific
Tke Crockett
Wyoming
Aren
Miter Staty Couuuwrey ‘Commission
Union Pacife Railroad
Fts Subsin- Iuiy
Union Pacific Coal Company
Wisalist
Mrrimaw
Millinn
Colorado Fuel and Tram Company
Wluk Fuel Company
Tlat
Activitien
Prouty
Prowy
Harriman
Hin Grande
Gowalin
Great Conspiracy Teases Presidential Nomination Plot
Sensational report outlines a “rich men’s conspiracy” to control the next party convention and seat bolting delegates. It says the aim is to defeat the president’s chosen candidate and push anti Roosevelt forces, with figures like Harriman and Knox debated and White House reactions mixed.
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White House
Taft
Foraker
Tait
Obky
Knox
Ing Yee
Honsaveil
Harriman
Rockefellers
W. Rtvarst
California
Roosevelt
Marrian
Afr
Ims
Wasington
Brass
Washington
H. Harriman
Fapiie
Republicam Lust Fund
Hariman
Avhich Ie
Havel
Congressmin Shernau
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Haryiman
Harnman
Heriman
Chicago Election Favors Franchise Amid Citywide Vote
Voters backed the streetcar franchise and municipal ownership proposals with Busse leading Diane in a tight race. The defeated ordinances appeared to have carried by large margins, signaling a shift in Chicago toward franchise control and public transit policy.
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Jase Wool
Chiengs
Republic
Guage
Busse
Diane
Chicago
Political shift and mayoral race impact in Chicago
The piece analyzes a turbulent Chicago election cycle with nonpartisan and reformist currents. It notes Mayor Dayne’s distractions from city governance, the Durme administration failures,Mosely’s reform pressure, and the role of radical newspapers. It questions Dunne’s fortunes amid competing factions and street politics.
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Metters
Elvie
Dayne
Meanwilia
Vunue
Phat
Nearet
Cnet
Nempainn
Thunne
Campaian
Dunne
Nerious
Ot Hearel
Chicago
Wil Wold
Upxf
President Roosevelt Harriman clash fuels Republican tensions
A heated exchange between President Roosevelt and H Harriman over Cuban policy sparks fresh debate within the party. Critics warn of fiscal strains and annexation risks while officials weigh military options and domestic support.
Congressional move probes Harriman on Southern Pacific dividend
U S interstate commerce commission plans to apply to a New York court to compel H. Harriman to answer questions about a Southern Pacific dividend and stock purchases. The move aims to uncover concealed facts and test interstate commerce powers as Senator Lodge campaigns and attention shifts to potential legal actions.
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Norstate Commerce
United States Court
Southern District
New York
Surden
HH. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Conuibeeiuu
Contemptible scoundrel notes and political chatter
The column rails at a dubious aide in Harriman's circle for copying a Webster letter and crafting a spirit chaser. It lauds McArdle as a meritorious organizer aiding Gov. Hanly and hints at Thaw trial fatigue, while urging peace at home and questions Taft and Roosevelt politics.
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Gent
Harriman
Tean
One of the twenty high Tillsburgurs tainted by misdeeds
A fragment claims a Tillsburgur figure is tainted and hints at a contested marriage and divorce with two former partners. It references Mr. Fairbanks’s handling of a “great conspiracy” and a tale involving books and a brace of tutors amid a rain storm epidemic in Wer Verse and Washington.
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Tillsburgurs
Fairbanks
Washington
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