Standpatters Dismayed By Latest Insurgent Surge
Washington reports show regular Republicans shaken by rising insurgent strength across Iowa Kansas Missouri and California. Democrats hope for GOP defections in Kansas Iowa and Indiana though expectations soured. Lloyd democratic chairman toured California Kansas Colorado Utah New Mexico seeking three gain.
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Washington
Iowa
Pri
Maries
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
H. F. Lea
Kimball
Crow
Hill
New Mexico
California
Congressional Committee
Indiana
Lloyd
Democratic Committee
Colorado
Utah
Examiners Praise Indiana Township Trustees
State examiners credit several township trustees for mostly accurate accounts and prudent management. Sugar Creek trustee O. K. Bundy receives high marks as a model trustee, while Madison Elkhart and Knox county officials earn praise. A. M. Robbins, Widner township, Erx county, is found owing 106.90 by distribution error. minor account mixups noted for Edwin M. Elsen of Benton township with predecessor Henry Hire.
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Httle
H. Bundy
Sugar Creek
Montgomery County
J. W. Elliott
Madison Township
Eli F. Coleman
Osolo Township
Elkhart County
George Luttman
Wabash Township
Jay County
Wen S. Lappan
Harrison Township
Union County
O. K. Willis L. Russell
Palmyra Township
Knox County
A. M. Robbins
Widner Township
Enox County
Edwin M. Elsen
Bentown Township
Henry Hire
Quake Strikes San Francisco Without Damage Reported
Two sharp earthquakes rattled San Francisco at 6 40 a m causing alarm but no damage was reported. Residents described the tremors as strong yet brief and unsettling.
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San Francisco
Elevated Train Leaps From Rails in Boston Crash
A four car elevated train derailed at Dudley and Washington streets in Boston while near a mile a minute. Motorman Thomas Manning died two hours after the crash at City Hospital. Manning was the sole occupant as the car plunged thirty five feet into Dudley Street. Nearly every bone in his body was broken.
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Boston
Mass
Dudley
Washington Streets
Dudley Street
Thomas Manning
City Hospital
Manning
Forest Hills
Farthest Step Ahead Is Taken By Iowa G O P
The Iowa Republican platform declares opposition to political encroachment and unjust privileges, reaffirms loyalty to the 1908 national platform, and endorses protectionist doctrine. It calls for an independent tariff commission, supports Taft administration efforts, and praises Senators Dolliver and Cummins for tariff and railroad legislation advocacy.
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Iowa
Dolliver
Taft
Congress
Again Chosen Miners Head
Charles Moyer was reelected president of the Western Federation of Miners for the ninth straight year with 265 votes to 30 for John H. Matthews of the Butte Mill and Smelter Men union. Mahoney of Butte was chosen vice president and Mills was reelected secretary treasurer. Next year’s meeting will be in Butte.
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Denver
Colo
Charles Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
John H. Matthews
Butte Mill and Smelter Menn Union
Moyer
Matthews
Charles E. Mahoney
Butte
Ernest F. Mills
Boiler Kills One and Maims Two Threshers
A thrasher engine boiler exploded on the John Betz farm three miles east of New Corydon, fatally injuring Joe Fenderhart and gravely injuring engineer Reynolds and a helper. With aid delayed by distance, both injured men faced possible death from delays in medical treatment. All involved were married.
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Thrasher
John Betz
Thrashers
Reynolds
New Corydon
Iowa Republicans Endorse Members in Congress Reform
The passage notes Iowa Republicans approving their senators and representatives and resisting any exclusion from honors tied to GOP membership. It emphasizes the value of individual initiative in duty and the importance of Iowa's delegation in reform efforts. The message defends the republicans' choice and loyalty within the party.
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Iowa
Beloved horse Billy dies at Meridian stables
Inspector Isador Wulfson mourns as his horse Billy, famed for knowing weights and measures in Indianapolis, dies after falling through a chute at Meridian stables. The grief stricken officer recalls Billy’s unique skill and bond with the city businesses, lamenting that another horse cannot replace him.
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Isador Wulfson
Billy
Meridian
Wulfson
Indianapolis
Cook plans second Arctic expedition to reach pole
Dr Frederick A Cook announces a second Arctic voyage aimed at reaching the north pole and recovering a brass tube he says he left there two years ago. The mission, kept secret, will begin soon with preparations underway and a witness or even an enemy to accompany him if needed.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Pole
Commodore Peary
Guchkoff Resigns Douma Presidency for Prison Term
Alexander Guchkoff, who briefly resigned the imperial douma presidency, began a four week prison sentence for dueling with rival parliamentary leader Count Uvaroff. Uvaroff was slightly wounded in the encounter at St. Petersburg fortress Peter and Paul.
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ST. Petersburg
Alexander Guchkoff
Imperial Douma
County Uvaroff
Peter and Paul
Count Uvaroff
Get Comrades To Make Eage Bleed
In juvenile court Rev Thomas H Nelson testified that Harry Beck an Inn mate at Pentecost tabernacle home persuaded companions to cut him with a knife for sympathy. Beck had run away twice taking a 65-year-old boy and later an 8-year-old child. Police found blood on his shirt and wounds on his back from nails when he admitted obtaining bars to scratch deeper with a knife. Rev Nelson said the boy was not ill treated. The court ordered him sent to the Children's home.
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Harry Beck
Pentecost Tabernacle
Thomas H. Nelson
Beck
Rev
Nelson
Second Attempt Made To Burn Old Frame Building
Detectives investigate a second attempt to burn an old frame building at Virginia Avenue and Buchanan Street. Sergt Ray found rags burning between the walls on the night of July 31 as another attempt to destroy the structure was made.
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Virginia Avenue
Buchanan Street
Sergt. Ray
Bartender Arrested for Liquor After Hours at Hotel Edward
Edward Dill a bartender at Hotel Edward on South Illinois street was arrested Wednesday night by Patrolmen State and Ejisenhut for selling liquor after 11 o clock. Police found him dispensing drinks well after closing hours. His case in police court was postponed.
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Edward Dill
Edward
South
Illinois Street
State
Ejisenhut
Dill
Deserter Fernow Holds Navy Return Hope
Frank Fernow of 38 West Wisconsin Street proclaims innocence as a deserter and says he is a straggler from the U S Navy. He was arrested for drunkenness by Patrolman Strauss before claiming he will be returned to service. He says he served nine years and sought pay to travel home.
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Frank Fernow
Wisconsin Street
Fernow
United States Navy
Strauss
Navy
Receiver Sought For Arizona Mining Company Damages Filed
Eleda M. Lathrop sues Eleanor Placer Mining Company of Arizona alleging rent default reckless spending and self serving conspiracy harming stockholders. Plaintiff seeks 850000 in damages and a receiver for the corporation. Suit filed in Indiana with offices listed in Indianapolis.
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Eleanor Placer Mining Company of
Arizona
Indianapolis
Eleda M. Lathrop
Wealthy Chicago packer Thomas Wells dies at Birmingham
Chicago millionaire Thomas E. Wells head of T. E. Wells & Co. died in Birmingham after a summer visit. He and his wife and one daughter were planning to return to Chicago. Wells was a prominent packer and commission man with ties to England.
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Chicago
England
Thomas FE. Wells
T. E. Wells & Co
Wells
Birmingham
Kansas Republicans sweep primaries and governorship race
Complete returns from three fourths of Kansas counties show Governor Stubbs widening to about 27 500 votes. Insurgents gain in congressional districts with several Progressives leading, while D R Anthony and Phillip I Campbell win in their districts. Hodges is nominated for governor by Democrats though some contests remain unresolved.
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Kas
Kansas
Cannon
Stubbs
Wagstaff
Anthony
Hag
D. R. Anthony
A. C. Mitchell
Progressive
Phillip I. Campbell
Fred §. Jackson
R. R. Rees
D. Young
E. H. Madison
Victor Murdock
George H. Hodges
Prince Henry Falls From Bicycle Injuring Collarbone
In The Hague Anglian reports Prince Henry husband of Queen Wilhelmina has a broken collarbone after a fall from a bicycle. He is laid up and Princess Juliana will miss her favorite sport for at least two weeks.
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the Hague
Ang
Minaie
Wilhelmina Rat Pirinz
Julana
Hig Bie Cyele
Julians
China Orders Cruisers for Training and Naval Colleges
Aug 4 China orders two 5,000 ton cruisers built in England for training use and revives Foo Chow and Tien Tain naval colleges. The move signals expansion of naval education and modernization under Beijing.
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China
Pekin
England
Foo Chow
Tien Tain Naval Collegen
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