Cranks and Cranks Again Fill State Department Files
Washington observes a flood of crank letters to the Department of State as locals and foreigners propose unlikely roles and salaries. A Japan-based request seeks naval secretaryhip, while others offer to work as confidential agents. A dental graduate asks about practice prospects in China amid plans to plant false teeth.
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John Bull
Great Britain
United States
Navy
South Dakota
Bethlehem
China
Miss Fitch Now Pleads 10 Live
Miss Vera Fitch of California, who attempted suicide at the Hotel Astor, expressed a wish to live after a visit from her mother. Dr. Hughes said her condition remains grave but improved mood could aid recovery. An unidentified man paid two weeks of her hospital expenses, totaling 154 dollars, before leaving.
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Vera Fitch
California
Hotel Astor
Hughes
Miss Fitch
Indiana men get capital patents in Indiana
Washington patent list for week ending Aug. 30 names Indiana inventors and their grants. Joseph D. Adams and R. E. Adams of Indianapolis receive a drag read device. Harmon Brown of Tell City gets a scrubbing machine. Edwin Campfield of Richmond receives a building block patent. Harvey E. B. Carmony of Shelbyville patented a mail box. Shelton C. Conroy of Gary gets a rail joint. Joseph F. Crewe of Valparaiso patents a leaf and rubbish gathering machine. George W. R. Cuthbertson and S. R. Clark patent a liquid measuring and filling apparatus. Herbert Frankenstein and F. H. Amos of South Bend patent a sand and gravel separator. Isaac Key of Fowlerton patents a pan lifter. Henry B. Koersseil of Howell patents a seed and grass destroyer. Louis J. F. Libbing of Fort Wayne gets a penholder. Clarence C. Sprinkle of Marion patents a condiment holder. Lyman H. Zeigler of Redkey patents a hose support.
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Indiana
Joseph D
R. E. Adams
Indianapolis
Harmon Brown
Tell City
Edwin Campfield
Richmond
Harvey EB. Carmony
Shelbyville
Shelton C. Conroy
Gary
Joseph F. Crewe
Valparaiso
George W. R. Cuthbertson
S$. R. Clark
Herbert Frankenstein
F. H. Amos
South Bend
Isaac Key
Fowlerton
Henry B. Koresseil
Howell
Louis JF. Libbing
Ft. Wayne
Clarence C. Sprinkle
Marion
Lyman H. Zeigler
Redkey
Youthful Merchants Buy Large Dayton Jewelry Store
Dayton youths Lloyd Black aged 9 and Charles Johnston aged 21 have taken ownership of Dayton’s largest jewelry and music store, paying $12,500 for the George Carpenter jewelry and music shop and assuming immediate control.
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Dayton, Wash
Dayton
Lloyd Black
Charles Johnston
George Carpenter
Roosevelt Strikes Back At Evening Post in Outlook
Theodore Roosevelt answers New York Evening Post charges in the Outlook accusing editors of mendacity and bribery ties. He defends his fight against corporate influence and denies taking money from Harriman to influence votes. The Post replies defending its stance and recounts Harriman's contributions and alleged voter impact in New York.
Roosevelt visits Osawatomie and drives insurgent push
Col Theodore Roosevelt traveled from Osawatomie to Kansas City after a rally that day, praising his new nationalism. Kansas insurgents led by Bristow hailed the speech as a boon for the progressive movement and expect strong Congressional gains this fall. Governor Stubbs hosted a late night love feast with Roosevelt, Bristow, White, and other leaders, signaling unity for insurgent aims despite political tensions with veteran Republicans.
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Kansas City
Osawatomie
United States
Bristow
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Republican Party Council
Taft
Madison
Wilam Allan White
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Curtis
Lawrence
Marcellus Murdock
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Nfe
Joe” Cannon
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Gifford Finchet
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Rally Lifts Progressive Courage in Party
Governor Stubbs praised Roosevelt as the force that saved the party from "the rocks" after a decisive council vote. William Allen White called it a turning point, saying Roosevelt is with us and the people will wake up to the cause.
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Gov. Stubbs
William Allen White
Roosevelt
Will Sherman Name Stand at Saratoga Convention
New York sept 1 Vice President Shermans name as temporary chairman may go forward only if he withdraws from consideration Lloyd Griscom leader of progressives said Col Roosevelt would be chosen temporary chairman Barnes chief of staff and state chairman Woodruff refused to discuss the claim but Barnes said we intend to submit Shermans name no thought of withdrawing Roosevelt likely if Sherman withdraws to assure Roosevelt selection at the state convention
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Outlook
New York Evening Post
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Evening Post
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Sherman
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Edward Bransome
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Westminster Yard
Mailya
Haviland Dresho
Duke
Berlin
Paris
Petersburg
Ile
Wall Street voices mixed on Roosevelt western speeches
Wall Street leaders privately harbor hostility toward Roosevelt while publicly restraining remarks. J Bache & Co calls Roosevelt a destroyer and demagogue whose tirades offend business, yet some like A Barton Hepburn defend him, noting crooks exist in all ranks and doubt his words will affect business.
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Wall Street
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
The
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Harrison
Cummins Warns on La Follette in Wisconsin Speech
A. B. Cummins of Iowa told a Madison audience that voters in Kansas Nebraska and Minnesota share interest in Senator La Follette's re election and criticized the Republican party for failing to keep promises He said he would oppose Aldrich again if given the chance and that history will note tariff dissenters as true Republicans.
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Madison
Wis
Towa
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Robert A. la Follette
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Aldrich
United States
Roosevelt Dodges Dahlias at Tribune Stop
The Roosevelt train halted at Tribune Kansas as Colonel Roosevelt stepped onto the platform a woman hurled a large bouquet of dahlias toward him. Nearsighted, he dodged the flying flowers and then picked them up thanking the donor. The crowd called for a speech but the train moved on.
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Tribune
Kas
Roosevelt
Battle Imminent to Quell Neutra Visayas Uprising
Manila reports an uprising in Neutra Vis caya with a large rebel force. Constabulary units led by Col. Thayer advance toward Solana area as reinforcements are summoned. Leader Simeon Mandao, former Ilocos Norte governor, linked to prior torture conviction and bond evasion. Telecommunication cuts hinder US authorities.
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Neutra Viscaya
Simeon Mandao
Ilocos Norte
United States
Col
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Bayonbong
Solana
Mandao
New Laws Take Effect After Bitter Senate Fight
Albany September first six new laws activated after tough fight in the legislature. They include an anti oral bookmaking measure holding track owners and directors criminally liable for betting on races. The employers liability law increases protections for wage earners and provides up to 1,206 days of wage replacement for dependents of workers killed in hazardous trades. The Callan auto bill imposes strict penalties for joyriding. The womans court bill creates a separate tribunal for domestic relations offenses. Sullivan’s finance measure requires private banks to be licensed by the state. All telegraph and telephone firms fall under public service commission oversight.
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Callan
Woman's Court
Timothy D. Sullivan
Public Service Commission
Farmers Wait Wheat Advance At Kansas Station
In Lindsborg Kansas September 1 farmers pile wheat on the ground not at stations due to ready money and storage limits. They expect better prices than 9 cents as car supply remains steady with about 75 cars daily on Missouri Pacific. Local elevator capacity is 200,000 bushels and mills grind 5,000 bushels daily with little damage from rain.
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Lindsabrorg
Kas
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Treasury official calls halt to waste and lax budgeting
Washington reports a Treasury Department official urging Congress to enforce budget rules, curb extravagance, and block appropriations that sneak into bills. He warns many laws reached the books via appropriations and that watchdogs will tighten points of order to prevent new costly positions and general excess.
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Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
House
Prince speaks raw truth after Herrick club toast
The prince, amid a royal gathering, admits the Herrick club toast overpraised Russia and notes his need to tell the naked truth. He explains his speech reflected a difficult position and his desire to balance praise with honesty amid a tense diplomatic moment.
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Herrick Club
Bransome
Russia
Hannibal
Caesiar
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