Council Clerk Confession Sparks Firing of Denials
In Detroit on August 13 18 aldermen and Edward Schreiter the ex clerk of the common council faced bribery charges tied to the Wabash street closing deal. Schreiter's confession drew heated exchanges with aldermen who called him false while others taunted him and shouted insults. Prosecutor Hugh Sheppard moved to press the case as spectators packed the courtroom.
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Detroit
Mich
Edward Schreiter
Common Council
Schreiter
Schreiber
Hugh Shepperd
Blackmail ring heads alleged graft trio in New York
New York prosecutors widen Rosenthal probe to link three top figures a lawyer a hotelier with political ties and a police official to a vast gambling and disorderly house protection system. Two inspectors are named as benefiting from graft as Whitman flags millions funneled from vice into higher pockets.
Populist convention opens with limited delegate hopes
Six delegates gathered in St. Louis for the populist national convention opening today. S. W. Williams was chosen temporary and permanent chairman with Jo A. Parker as secretary. A national committee will be elected and a platform drafted. Delegates expect under 100 attendees. discussions focus on money control, woman suffrage, and possible endorsements for Wilson.
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St. Louis
James H. Ferriss
Joliet
Congress Ghal
Ferriss
Nebraska
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Wilgon
New Chairman Will Be There In Indianapolis Event
Gov Thomas R Marshall completes acceptance speech for the Democratic vice presidential nomination to be tendered August 20 by a Parker headed committee. Notification set in University Square instead of the state fair grounds with the platform before the Indiana Democratic club. William H McCombs indicates he will join Woodrow Wilson in Indianapolis unless plans change.
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Indianapolis
Thomas R. Marshall
Alton B. Parker
University Square
State Fair Grounds Coliseum
Indiana Democratic Club
Committee On
William H. McCombs
National Committee
Train Strike Kills Italian Passenger at Mattawan inquest
Salvator Valk, an Italian, was struck and killed by New York Central passenger train No. 16 near Mattawan New York on August 18. An inquest heard today that the engineer testified Valk was the man killed when the train left Chicago yesterday.
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Mattawan
Wool bill passes over Taft veto amid protests
Washington Aug. 13 In a heated session Speaker Clark announced the wool bill had passed over President Taft's veto by 174 to 80. The tally showed 174 for passage 80 against and 10 voting present with 264 members in the hall. Clark ruled two thirds of those voting sufficed, Republicans argued two thirds of those present were required and a great disturbance followed.
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Washington
Clark
Taft
Statesmen and Campaign Funds in 1908 Inquiry
Representative James T. Lloyd testified to the senate campaign fund committee that he lacks an absolute record of 1908 receipts and expenditures but estimates receipts at about 27 600 dollars with about 100 dollars in expenses less. Campaign literature sales yielded 7 000 dollars. Contributors included Charles A. Keane 1 600 dollars and Champ Clark and Francis Burton Harrison each 200 dollars. Through Senator Jones 3 500 dollars was turned in. Lloyd did not know sources. Herman Ridder 250 dollars and W G Conrad and R P Daniel similarly contributed. Former Gov Odell expected tomorrow to testify on Harriman 1908 gift.
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Washington
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Democratic Congressional Committee
Senate Campaign Fund
Charles A. Keane
New York
Champ Clark
Francis Burton Harrison
House
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Lloyd
Herman Ridder
W. G. Conrad
Montana
R. P. Daniel
Kentucky
B. B. Odell
Harriman
La Follette and Root Clash Over Post Office Bill
Washington, Aug. 13. Senators Root and La Follette exchanged sharp remarks over a post office appropriation measure and the proposal to sanction a strike by government employees. Root pressed La Follette for a direct answer. La Follette retorted he refused to be trapped by the senator from New York.
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Washington
Root
LaFollette
Wisconsin
New York
Weitzel Has Entire Charge In Nicaragua Crisis
American Minister Weitzel at Managua holds full authority to protect Americans amid the Nicaraguan rebel and government fighting. Three hundred Marines may land at Corinto from the collier Justin, with orders not yet issued for additional deployment. Weitzel acts on his judgment to create a neutral non combatant zone and push contestants to fight outside.
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Washington
Weitzel
Managua
Panama
Corinto
Justin
State Department
Attack Repulsed at Managua Amid Civil Strife
Corinto August 13 government troops in Managua repelled attacks by the revolutionary army led by General Luis Mena and General Zeleden. Bombardment ceased for the day though not believed final. American marine guard at the legation remains well. Telegraph link between Corinto and Managua restored.
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Corinto
Nicaragua
Managua
Revolutionary Army
Luis Mena
Zeleden
Legation
Ensley Silent On Shooting Case In Indiana Jail
Grover Cleveland Ensley, jailed in Auburn Indiana on a Garrett shooting charge, has not spoken about the incident. Defense attorney W W Sharpless spent most of yesterday with him and he may not appear before the grand jury scheduled for tomorrow.
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Sentinel
Auburn
Ind
Grover Cleveland Ensley
Edward McLeod
Garrett
W. W. Sharpless
Lim
Hm i
One Man Dead in a Fight at Gary
A deadly altercation in Gary left one man dead. Police investigated the incident, and witnesses described a violent confrontation in a public area. Authorities released few details pending autopsy findings and further ballistics tests.
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Gary
Evansville man wounded wife. third party split noted
Harvey H. Troyer of Inglehart Park stabbed his wife thinking a burglar entered their home. Doctors report her in critical condition. Meantime the Republican Party split over Taft Roosevelt lines as Will Geake and Lee Hartzell join the Bull Moose movement and pledge progressives support. Allen County progressives plan a meeting to announce further withdrawals from the regular party.
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Evansville
Ind
Harvey H. Troyer
Inglehart Park
Troyer
Taft
Roosevelt
Will C. Geake
Lee J. Hartzell
Bull Moose
Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
David N. Foster
Allen County
Geake
Hartzell
Patch Black People Clash With Circus Men in Gary
In Gary Indiana a deadly brawl erupted between Black residents and circus workers. James Gibson aged 26 was fatally struck by a club wielded by Charles Kampeter who was later captured by police as he attempted to flee. The confrontation followed earlier tensions and police arrested several for possessing concealed safety items. Gibson led a march of Black residents as tents were being taken down.
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Gary
Ind
James Gibson
Charles Kampeter
Gibson
Jumps From Train In Sleep Fatality Near Bedford
Carl Pritchet 21 from Pertess near Bedford was killed while returning from Chicago when he jumped from a moving train in his sleep. The incident occurred as the train halted near Bedford with the man riding in a sleeping state. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death.
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Bedford
Ind
Carl Pritchet
Pertess
Here
Chicago
Sam Schepps Denies Confession in Rosenthal Case
Hot Springs Aug 13 Sam Schepps held as a material witness in the Rosenthal murder case issues a statement to the Associated Press denying any confession to police graft or white slave traffic and asserts that previous sensational reports are malicious fabrications. He says letters taken when detained were used illegitimately and asks to be under the custody of Whitman or his authorized representative. He notes he has made no confession regarding Herman Rosenthal’s killing and claims he fears no one in New York city.
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New York
New York City
Whitman
Rosenthal
Jack” Rose
Sam Schepps
Hot Springs
Ark
Associated Press
Herman Rosenthal
Mr. Whitman
Johnson
Jack Rove
George Powell
Leonard
Four Shots Fired in Street Quarrel Over 40 Cents Debt
In the Rolling mill district on Tuesday afternoon, William Sillovo drew a pistol and fired four times at Boios Micklas who stood about five feet away. None of the rounds struck. Sillovo fled north through Rolling mill district into Rockhill woods as police hunt him. Micklas, an Italian barber, recently returned to the city and opened a shop after a period away.
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Boios Micklas
Rolling Mill
William Sillovo
Sillovo
Micklas
Rockhill Woods
Silloo
Roosevelt sets out on “an old man's walk” from Oyster Bay
Col Roosevelt leaves Oyster Bay with Archie for a morning hike described as “an old man's walk.” He plans to return by 8 o'clock with a luncheon in the middle of the day. Mrs Roosevelt and others are expected to join later.
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Oyster Bay
Col. Roosevelt
Amore Hil
Archie
Milee
Mrs. Roosevelt
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