Hague tribunal ends century long fisheries quarrel
The Hague award on the Newfoundland fisheries dispute grants Britain sovereign rights to regulate Newfoundland waters with two months notice. It upholds American fishing rights to employ aliens, reports to customs, and imposes harbor dues for port stays. The case, lasting near a hundred years, featured Elihu Root for the United States and Senor Drago dissenting on bay definitions.
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the Hague
England
Canada
United States
Newfoundland
Ilenor Drago
Elihu Root
Chandler Anderson
America
Senor Drago
Root
Great Britain
Asin
Treet
State Department
Cleveland
Harrison
Hague
Senator Root
William Robson
The
Man's Memory Fails When He Is Arrested
New York harbor police intercept a small lead-painted launch carrying 938 caliber revolver cartridges. Occupants Caesare Lambordo Brooklin soda water manufacturer and Frank Jinste barge laborer say Lambordo was paid $2 to deliver the cartridges to a ship in the bay. He claims to not know the vessel's name.
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New York
Sergt. Tassel
Caesare Lambordo
Brooklin
Frank Jinste
Lambordo
Two Earthquakes Reported by Father Odenbach
Cleveland cleric Father Odenbach of St Ignatius College reported two earthquake shocks on Wednesday. The first tremor began at 2 13 a m and ended at 2 47 a m the second moved from 4 17 a m to 5 21 a m. He could not estimate the distances due to preliminary quakes.
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Cleveland, O
Father Odenbach
St. Ignatius College
Father Oden
Building boom in Indianapolis shown by 1908 1910 figures
Construction in Indianapolis rises yearly per eight month totals. Values for new buildings and improvements reached 4 326 219.80 in 1908, 8 223 200 in 1909, and 5 609 481 in 1910. Permit receipts grew from 5 762.60 in 1908 to 6 663.80 in 1909 and 7 900.35 in 1910. August permits: 373 in 1908, 861 in 1909, 543 in 1910.
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Indianapolis
Insurgents Win Tuesday Elections In Wisconsin
Secretary of State-John W. Calanex and officials listed. Democratic congressional ticket named for districts one through ten. La Follette issues a statement praising the people’s will and denouncing special interests as progressives rallied to his aid during illness.
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John W. Calanex
Milwaukee
John Rinogle
Wausau
John F. Doherty
la Crosse
John A. Hazelwood
Jefferson
Calvin Stewart
Kenosha
Albert G. Schmedeman
Madison
William M. Coffiand
Wiroqua
William J. Kershaw
Joseph P. Carney
Michael F. Burke
Beaver Dam
Paul W. Mahoney
Fred B. Rawson
Plainefield
Thomas F. Konop
Kewaunee
John F. Lamont
la Follette
Ins
Townsend 18s Winner in Michigan Primary Race
Incomplete returns from Michigan's general primary show Townsend leading Burrows for the senatorial nomination by about 19,000 votes and Osborn ahead in the governorship contest by more than 15,000. Pivotal races reflect progressive platforms with several insurgent upsets and neck and neck contests in multiple districts.
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Townsend
Burrows
Washington Gardner
J. M. C. Smith
Charlotte
Diekma
Ellis
Grand Rapids
Frank Buell
W. A. Laud
Upper Peninsula
Young
August W. Kerr
W. W. Wedmeyer
H. Smith
Landslide for insurgent Republicans in New Hampshire primary
Result of the first direct primary in New Hampshire shows Robert P. Bass of Peterboro nominated for governor by over two to one margin over Bertam Ellis. Bass backed by Winston Churchill and William E. Chandler amid Cannonism and Boston and Maine railroad influence. About 40,000 Republican votes cast. Cyrus A. Sulloway appears poised to win renomination in Second District amid insurgent opposition. Democrats nominate Carr for governor, Metcalf for First District, Reed for Second District. Chandler praises Republican reformers and the primary system.
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Concord
Nhl
Robert FP. Bass
Peterboro
Perkins Bass
John F. Bass
Chicago
Bertram Ellis
Scene
Bass
Winston Churchill
William E. Chandler
Boston & Maine Railroad
Swalloway
Cyrus A. Sulloway
Sherman E. Burroughs
Sulloway
Cannonism
Burroughs
Clarence FE. Carr
Andover
Henry H. Metcalf
Eugene E. Reed
Manchester
Chandler
New Hampshire
Republican Corporation
Nation
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt
Robert P. Bass
la Follette
Dolliver
Clapp
Cummins
Bristow
Beveridge
Right and duty in New Hampshire politics described
A fragmented quote emphasizes truth, fearlessness, and justice as guiding forces. The speaker argues for defending republican ideals against corporate oligarchy, claiming the New Hampshire example shows a scientific, descriptive lesson in political integrity.
Taft Faces Insurgent Upsurge In Wa Follette Clash
Washington dispatch notes La Follette’s Wisconsin victory and insurgent gains in New Hampshire Michigan, signaling a rebirth of reform energy in Congress. Taft withholds patronage to La Follette while urging valuation of railroad property and tariff revision as key planks in the Wisconsin senator’s program.
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Washington
la Follette
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Michigan
Congress
Regar
Aldrich
Hale
Taft
Republican Congressional Committee
Sherman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Essman runs campaign for Wisconsin governor figure
Billy Essman, longtime Indianapolis political figure and public officer, led Francis KE. McGovern’s insurgent Wisconsin governor bid to victory. A Republican committeeman, he held roles from ward leader to state official and later built a potent political machine in Milwaukee and beyond.
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Francis KE. McGovern
Wisconsin
Billy” Essman
Indianapolis
Billy’ Essman
Tenth Ward
Taggart-Bookwalter
California Hotel
South Miiinois Street
House of Representatives
Milwaukee
McGovern
Republicans Elect Ticket In Vermont Victory
White River Junction Vermont Sept 7 Republicans won the state election carrying Vermont electing the entire state ticket and both congressmen. Despite a quieter campaign and rain the total vote was down from a quarter century. Democrats improved with Watson’s gubernatorial tally and carried St Albans by 416 votes. State officers chosen included Mead Stack Bailey Deavite Graham Sargent.
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Vermont
Congress
Charles D. Watson
Burke
Watson
St. Albans
John A. Mead
Leighton P. Stack
Guy R. Bailey
Edward W. Deavite
Horace E. Graham
John M. Sargent
Republicans Elect Majority Delegates to Constitutional Convention
New Mexico voters chose delegates on Tuesday to the constitutional convention opening October 6. Republicans secured a large majority while the main dispute centered on initiative and referendum. Democrats backed the Oregon plan, Republicans favored a modified plan or delaying consideration until the first legislature, reflecting a fierce party portrayal of New Mexico as either Republican or Democratic.
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Santa FL
N. M
New Mexico
Oregon
Insurgent Gains Alarm Old Guard Leaders in New York
On September 7 reports of insurgent victories across the Hine sparked alarm among Republican stalwarts. In New York a rapid anti-Roosevelt conference drew William Barnes Jr. and Timothy L. Woodruff, with Barnes unsettled over Wisconsin and Michigan primary results and calling for focus on direct nominations rather than insurgency.
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New York
Old Guard
William Barnes, Jr
Timothy L. Woodruff
Barnes
Wisconsin
Michigan
Fighting Bob Indorsed by Roosevelts Supporters
The article recounts Col. Roosevelt’s warm reception in Wisconsin and Minnesota as he campaigns for La Follette and his ticket. It notes his favorable view of La Follette, his public appearances at schools universities and civic groups, and his critical stance on some Taft conservation ideas while praising western support.
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Col. Roosevelt
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
la Follette
Pfister
Boys’ Trade School
Girls’ Trade School
Marquette University
American Public Health Association
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Women’s Presbyterian
Mr. Roosevelt
Bhanas
Milwaukee Press Club
Hippodrome
Taft
Col
Fair Grounds
Conservation Congress
West
Harvester Trust Hit in Missouri Suit
Jefferson City Missouri authorities report that the International Harvester Company is found to have aimed to destroy competition and form a monopoly in harvesting machinery. The special commissioner Judge Brace recommends ouster under the Missouri anti trust act. if upheld, rival firms absorbed by International may be barred from doing business in the state. The court may also impose fines. past cases list $50 000 penalties for related reorganizations and sanctions.
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Jefferson City
International Harvester Company
International Harvester Company of America
Theodore Brace
Supreme Court
Missouri Supreme Court
Judge Brace
McCormick, Warder, Bushnell and Glessner
Deering, Osborne
Milwaukee
The
International
Major
Brace
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic Ofl Company
Waters-Pierce
Missouri
Standard
Chile Loses Second Chief In Three Weeks
Chilean Vice President Elvas Fernandez Albano died after six days with pneumonia while acting president since President Pedro Montt died August 10 in Bremen Germany. No decree was signed naming a new acting president before his death. The nation mourns during Independence centennial celebrations.
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Santiago
Chile
Elvas Fernandez Albano
Republic of Chile
Pedro Montt
Bremen
Germany
Emiifiano Figueroa
Marmon Seeks Divorce From Florence Marmon
Howard C. Marmon secretary of Nordyke Marmon filed suit for divorce from Florence M. Marmon alleging separation began August 1 1908. The couple married May 8 1902 and lived in Indianapolis at 510 520 North Meridian Street and 970 North Delaware Street. Marmon seeks custody of their young daughter Carol.
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Howard C. Marmon
Nordyke & Marmon
Florence M. Marmon
Marmon
Assault on Freight Train Leads to Fine in Gas City
Special to The San Marion Indiana report notes Christopher Joseph Francis Hayden was fined 15 dollars and costs after attempting to force a railway operator to send congratulatory messages to President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. He claimed familiarity with both men but did not know their locations and later threatened a freight train with a club.
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Marion
Ind
Christopher Joseph Francis Hayden
Gas City
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Indian Warrior Skeletons Found In Topanga Canyon
Anthropologists in Los Angeles seek to date Indian skeletons unearthed in Topanga canyon near Santa Monica. Absence of women or children suggests warrior remains. Foreheads are low and retreating while jaws are prominent.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Topanga Canon
Santa Monica
Mapleton W C T U Meeting Friday Afternoon
Mapleton W C T U plans a Friday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Davie Mc Clintock at 4444 North Illinois Street. Mrs. Whitson reports on the world W C T U convention recently held in Glasgow Scotland.
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Mapleton
Davie McClintock
North Illinois Street
Whitson
Glasgow
Scotland
Hornlike growths on embryo skulls described
Report describes abnormal hornlike bone growths projecting from the skulls just above and in front of the ears. Each side shows a hornabout three inches long and composition identical to the skull.
Aviator Flees Paris To Mount Dome In 262 Mile Flight
Paris Sept 7 A French American aviator Charles Weymann began a 262 mile flight from Paris to the 5,000 foot Puy de Dome summit in southern France. He carries four passengers and aims to complete the mission in six hours using a Farman biplane. A large crowd watched the noon start from Buc with a route southward after a loop by the Aero Club. Weymann pursues the Michelin prize and fears Louis Pauthan may also attempt the challenge.
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Paris
Puy de Dome
France
Charles Wermann
Weymann
Buc
Aero Club
Farman
Louis Pauthan
Wermann
Paulban
Auto Speed Confusion Leads to Fines in Indianapolis
Police court sessions saw Melvin Marquette fail to pay a fine after an unclear speed reading on a motorcycle speed indicator. Officer Pressley testified the device malfunctioned making exact speed uncertain. Julius Heineman, driving a Marmon racing auto, was arrested on Crawfordsville road after claiming he accelerated believing he was outside city limits. William Gates paid a $10 fine plus costs, saying he knew nothing of the motor speed laws in force in Indianapolis.
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Melvin Marquette
Bellfontaine Street
Pressley
Julius Heineman
Crawfordsville Road
Heineman
William Holman Hunt Dies at 68 in London
William Holman Hunt, 68, renowned painter and a founder of the pre-Raphaelite movement, died in London on Wednesday. He began exhibiting in 1846 and contributed many celebrated English paintings, earning honors including the Order of Merit.
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London
William Holman- Hunt
Holman- Hunt
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