Roosevelt Denied Stump Tour Amid Third Term Talk
Washington and Chicago dispatches report President Roosevelt has no plan to campaign for Taft. Longworth denies proposing a Taft third term after a Rock Island incident. Republicans and observers scrutinize comments as officials stress clearness and avoid misquotation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Judspeth
Democratic Campaign Committee
Chicago
Longworth
Rock Island
Asheville
N.C
John W. Kern
Evansville
Ind
Taft Tours Missouri After Kansas Speeches
Judge Taft delivered thirteen speeches in Missouri and eight in towns along the route pressed by urgent requests, delaying the Taft special for about an hour. He faced strong crowds amid rain, receiving friendly receptions and a patriotic tribute from John Donovan in South St. Joseph. The tour continued through Moberly Mexico Montgomery Warrenton St Charles toward St. Louis with a visit planned at the Rex ball during carnival events.
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Macon
Taft
Kansas
Missouri
Bryan
Luft
South St. Joseph
John Donovan
Stock Exchange
Donovan
Maysville
Watt
St. Louis
Moberly
Mexico
Montgomery
Warrenton
St. Charles
Open Letter by Governor Haskell to President on Native Land Grant
Oklahoma Governor Haskell issues an open letter to President Roosevelt regarding the Indian land grant. The document discusses policy concerns and seeks executive attention on the matter, reflecting early 20th century government-tribal relations and land tenure debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Haskell
Butheir
Okla
Rooseproer
Haskell
Ae Ua Gaplain
Bryan speaks to workmen in Nebraska campaign rally
Flavelock Nebraska October 6 Bryan arrived from Lincoln in a special trolley car with 100 Lincoln Home Guards to address railroad shop workers at the city park. He attacked Cannon Sherman Taft and defended campaigning to voters. He planned a one day Iowa trip after leaving Lincoln at midnight.
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Flavelock
Neb
Bryan
Lincoln
Lincoln Home Guards
Denver
Cannon
Sherman
Taft
Iowa
Hearst Attacks Kern as Archbold Letter Reveals Passes
In Los Angeles on October 6, Thomas L. Hisgen and William R. Hearst addressed a large audience. Hearst attacked Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern for accepting a rail pass while serving as counsel in damage cases. He read a letter from John D. Archbold to Senator Depew thanking him for a pass on the New York Central and hoping to reciprocate.
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Los Angeles
Thomas L. Hisgen
William R. Hearst
Hearst
John W. Kern
Kern
Big Four Railway
John D. Archbold
Depew
New York Central
Fairbanks Speaks to Packed Lebanon Audience
Vice President Fairbanks addressed a large crowd in Lebanon Indiana at the Grand Opera House with thousands turned away. A parade followed the speech and received a review by the vice president.
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Fairbanks
Lebanon
Ind
Grand Opera House
Judge Parker Attacks Roosevelt Over Standard Oil Funds
In Baltimore Judge Alton J. Parker, speaking in Baltimore on Oct. 6, criticized Roosevelt for attacking Governor Ingkell’s Standard Oil relations and claimed Roosevelt had accepted and used $100,000 from Standard Oil money in 1904.
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Judge Parker
Baltimore
Alton J. Parker
Roosevelt
Ingkell
Straus Schedule for Campaign Speeches Across Cities
Secretary Straus has arranged campaign speeches in Cleveland on Oct. 19, Indianapolis on Oct. 20, Chicago on Oct. 21, St. Louis on Oct. 22, and Louisville on Oct. 23 as part of a speaking tour.
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Straus
Washington
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Loudgville
Married Man in Trouble Over Family Cough Remedy
A married man is accused of neglect for allowing family members to use any remedy other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Names H. J. Moogk and W. P. Jungkuns are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. PF. Jungkuns
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as lung strengthener
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly strengthens the lungs and expels curds. The genuine product is in a yellow package and sold by H. J. Moozyk and W. EF. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moozyk
W. EF. Jungkunz
Town Board Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
Town board holds a regular meeting Tuesday October 6 at 7:30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town are asked to present them at the clerk’s office at once. City Drug Store corner Galeng and Van Buren streets. Michael Steffen Town Clerk 980g td
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City Drug Store
Galeng
van Buren
Michael Steffen
Two Pennants for Chicago as Sox Close Gap on Detroit
Baseball scores from October 1 show Chicago’s Sox three points behind Detroit with multiple games listed across New York Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis. Key results include Detroit beating Chicago in Chicago 6 to 1 and Chicago defeating Detroit later 6 to 1 while other matches feature New York Philadelphia Boston and St. Louis with varied outputs.
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Chicago
Sox
Detroit
Navetonal
Summers
Mauilon
Schmidt
Walsh
Sullivan
Washington
Philadelphia
Smith
Street
Coombs
Boston
New York
Manning
Sweeney
Brady
Donahue
St. Louis
Cleveland
Liebhardt
Check
Bemis
Dineen
Stephens
Foster
Land
Howell
Spencer
I. D.C
Pittsburg
Arsat
Cincinnat
Brooklyn
D.C
Standard Oil Bribe Charges Highlight Monnett Case
The State Supreme Court action stirs public interest as Standard Oil officials demand names in the $400,000 bribery claim involving former Ohio Attorney General Monnett. Tolles refutes the sale of influence and notes an open letter criticizing anonymity and press demands. Monnett had denied then hinted at possible truth.
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Prairie OH
Clas Co
Chaskell
Ity
Indian Territory
Ee Brom
Tsog
Washington
Mdwin
Foster
Tnde
Taskell
Cleveland
S&s
Tolles
Thne
Toles & Goff
Standard OH Co
Elos. Monnett
Ohi
Monnett
Standard OM Co
George Rice
Standard
Toles
Elliott
Kline
Standard of Co
Rice
Standard Oil Co
Octopus
Herve
Cleveland Plaindealer
Oi! Co
New York World
Monunett
E¢Lain
New York
Court records recount bribe claim in Monnett case
Tolles describes a sequence where Monnett files a bill of information in the Ohio supreme court alleging a $400,000 bribe offer to halt proceedings against the Gis trust. Squires denies involvement and a New York interview calls Monnett’s charges false. An Ohio official later denounces the statements as a pack of malicious lies.
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Tolles
Monnett
Ohio Supreme Court
Gis Trust
Standard Oil Co
Cleveland
New York
Squires
Supreme Court
Standard OY Co
Mtr Maontett
Mid
Hind
Company
Dec
ISO
Welles
Evans
Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Highlights
The Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed results across grains and livestock with Wheat around 98 to 101 for December and May futures, Corn and Oats varying, Hogs and Cattle showing steady to strong receipts and prices, and regional live stock quotes from East Buffalo noting firm cattle and varied sheep and lamb values. Buffalo traders report strong cattle demand and mixed hog prices with calves at modest gains.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Nsw
Tadiama
Wisconsin
Pndiana
Buffaloo N.Y. Ger & Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
N. Y
A Jeweler's Experience with Foley's Kidney Remedy
H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz report from Indianapolis that after kidney trouble left them weak the remedy Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared their complexion cured backache and irregularities. Four bottles restored daily business activity and they recommend the product to others after doctors and other remedies failed.
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Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Woman Plunges From Chicago Elevated Train
Frances Chant a 21 year old tailoress on evergreen avenue fell or jumped from an elevated train near Humboldt Park station. She was badly injured, unconscious, later regained consciousness and refused to identify herself or give a statement. A note found on her reads Oct 5 1908. Police seek motive for the alleged suicide attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frances Chant
Evergreen Avenue
Metropolitan
Lumboldt Boulevard
Sie
St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Sik
Franklin Street
Jackson Boulevard
Much Mael at Chicago Post Office Sets Record
Chicago dispatch reports record mail handling under Postmaster Campbell. For the 24 hours ending Saturday morning 2,827,000 letters moved through city post offices, totaling 334.2 tons of second third and fourth class mail. September trips by mail wagon contractors were 20,000 with only six failed connections, marking two decades of top service.
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Chicago
Campbell
Pastor to perform vaudeville act to draw crowds
Taylorville Alabama Rev Chas E Campbell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will add vaudeville to Sunday service. Next Sunday evening before the sermon he will perform the handcuff act, inviting volunteers to lock his wrists with a heavy steel chain and padlock, promising release in ten minutes.
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Taylorville
Chas. E. Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Fire destroys two thirds of Armstrong village in Vermilion County
Fire at Armstrong in Vermilion County wipes out two thirds of the town causing a total loss over 135000. Principal lessees include W Miller general merchandise state 10000 Carrington Patten Co elevator 1600 Stone Bros lumber wind 10000 Wood Keiser blacksmith shop 2000.
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Danville
Armstrong
Vermilion County
Wo Miller
Carrington, Patten & Co
Stone Bros
Wood Keiser
Blasksmith
Disgraced Man Ends Life After Personal Crisis
A 22 year old man, once exposed for irregularities, took poison and died. He was married in recent months and leaves a widow, a mother, and a brother. His widow and family mourn in this report from a local chronicle.
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Oviney
Tle
Dle
Citta Dacebs
Right-Side Heart Distinction Noted in Chicago Child
Ten year old Clyde nickname Her Heart on the Right Side. doctors in Chicago discover the heart is on the opposite side during a routine exam. The case is described as unique by the Medical fraternity of Chicago.
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Chicago
Qet
Nhee Abbett
Clyde
Chienco
Preacher Sued Over Tithe Dispute in Mount Vernon
A Baptist pastor in Mount Vernon is defendant in an $85,000 slander suit brought by A. J. Lowe. The case involves alleged improper handling of tithes and church funds.
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Mount Vernon
Oct
Lest Tithe
Chureau
A. J. Lowe
Woman Interrupts Political Speaker With Persistent Cough
A well dressed woman repeatedly interrupted a political speaker by coughing. The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for coughs and colds, noting it contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. The ad is endorsed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Demeter and Seitz Prepare Quick Game Reset
A brief notice notes a crash incident breaking a window light and that Demeter and Seitz will reset the game on short notice. Phone contact listed as 441 with a 10-1d2 tag.
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Demeter & Seitz
Does It Mean War Bulgaria Proclaims Independence
London reports Tirnovo proclaims Bulgarian independence with a czar of the Bulgarians. Ferdinand and Austria Hungary plan to proclaim Bosnia and Herzegovina, raising fears of war but likely leading to a Berlin Treaty congress to revisit terms. Turkey appears weakened, Young Turks stance uncertain, Britain surprised by events.
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London
Tirnovo
Bul-guria
Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Ferdinand
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe
Turkey
Policy of Great Britain signals looming entanglement over Berlin treaty
The Berlin treaty faces scrutiny as signatories discuss actions after treaty violations. Britain predicts a power scramble for compensating advantages, with Austria and Germany already advantaged. Britain and France warn Bulgaria and Turkey against war, hoping to deter action and avoid broad conflict. St. Petersburg notes Russia’s view on canceling the treaty, yet accepts its drawbacks to prevent a wider war.
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Creat Uillain Ins
Austria
Germany
Bugaria
Turkey
Great Britain
France
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Bulgria
Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
St. Petersburg
St. Petersbire
Berlin
Russia
Russia Aims to Dominate European Politics with Italy
The text shows Russia and Italy aligning to dominate European politics while noting Germany’s nearly open enmity with Russia. It highlights shifting power dynamics and alliances shaping the continent's balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Italy
Cannon's Illinois Dates Speakings Across towns
Cannon will speak at multiple Illinois locations with set times. Fithian on Oct 6 at 2 p m Slidell Oct 8 night Ridgefarm Oct 7 at 8 p m Georgetown Oct 7 7 80 p m Cumberland County Oct 5 and 6 seeks audience across counties.
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Cannon
Danville
Fithian
Ill
Slidell
Ridgefarm
Georgetown
Jlh
Cumberland County
Bryan to Give Seventy Speeches in Nebraska Tour
Lincoln Nebraska October 6 The Nebraska state central committee announces that William J Bryan will deliver seventy speeches to Nebraska audiences across the state during a campaign tour
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Central Committee
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
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Ohio
Joseph Dixon
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Teddy
John E. Eversham
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Eversham
QBAGE
Havelock
Mr. Watterson
Anheuser-Busch
Tuckey
McCarthy
Bowerman
Ames
Wilhelm
Dunn
Sparks
Jacklitsch
Broolyn
McIntyre
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Vooore
Coin
Chicaago
Cincinnati
Standard Oil
State Supreme Court
Kansas City
Alged
Chicago Grain
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Reeves
Japan
Standard of Company (Incorporated
Czar
European Congress of Berlin
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