Hoosier Orator Praised After Denver Speech
Arthur C. Pattee of Jefferson county former Hoosier and lawyer gained acclaim at the recent Republican state convention in Denver for urging initiative and referendum. Miss Alice Roche notes his plain appearance and powerful delivery swaying delegates to support reform against corporations. Pattee, married with a law practice in Denver, lives in Lakewood and tends his garden when not in court.
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Jefferson County
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Alice Roche
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Roosevelt Faces Quarrel as Sherman Is Nominated
In New York's party clash Roosevelt supporters clash with anti-Roosevelt factions as James S Sherman is nominated for vice president. Woodruff intones Taft's approval and Roosevelt urges fair treatment while Gruber delivers a scathing attack. The audience erupts in cheers and jeers as Roosevelt remains seated and speakers press the disagreement.
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Steel Trust
Chavez in Memorable Trans Alpine Flight
Peruvian aviator George Chavez died from injuries after his plane turned turtle in a fall near Domodossola about fifty miles from his intended goal in Switzerland. He had reached 8,000 feet during the perilous ascent and is pictured amid the dangerous passage.
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Roosevelt Faction Battled at New York Republican State Convention
The article recounts a heated US party scene in Albany as Roosevelt backers clash with old-guard bosses. Prendergast voices support for Roosevelt while denouncing graft, and delegates erupt with chants and banners as two platforms form for the convention.
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Four Conventions Meet In Madison Wisconsin
Four state platform conventions meet Tuesday in Madison Wisconsin Republican Democratic Socialist and Prohibition. The Republican session centers on insurgent ideas of Senator La Follette and retention of Taft administration credit for last Congress. Tariff and natural resources oversight are key planks. Democrats will ratify Milwaukee summer conference planks and may add to align with Republicans. Prohibitionists and socialists reiterate their principles.
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Madison
Wis
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Taft
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Repubblicans
Will Gaynor Make Race in New York Gubernatorial Bid
Rochester dispatch reports Democratic leaders debate if Murphys letter releases Gaynors name for the state convention. Gaynor’s stance remains equivocal though many expect a formal declaration after Murphy arrives. Havens supporters view the letter as non-commitment amid a rising Gaynor candidacy push.
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Tammany
James 8. Havens
State Democrats Push Havens Backed War on Gaynor
Led by the Havens faction, state Democrats declare Gaynor must be eliminated as the first step to party success. They claim demand for Havens is nearly statewide.
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Gaynor
Concrete walls planned to curb slides in Culebra Cut
In Culebra Cut Canal Zone on September 27 concrete will be placed along the east side ends at Bas Obispo and Paraiso to form retaining walls niney five feet above sea level. Two concrete placing methods will be tested with one plant using a portable tower and the other dumping into buckets via crane.
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Canal Zone
Culebra Cut
United States
Bas Obispo
Paraiso
Kansas Needs Teachers in Western Kansas rural schools
Topeka Kansas readers report a rural teacher shortage as school openings are delayed. John MacDonald of the Kansas School Journal notes men teachers are scarce as they can earn higher wages elsewhere, hindering education for many country students in the state’s western region.
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Topema
Kas
Bryan Stirs Delegates at National Irrigation Congress
In Pueblo Colorado delegates at the national irrigation congress forgot irrigation issues amid feverish discussion of William J Bryan s Monday address in which he lambasted Roosevelt for alleged inconsistencies over initiative and referendum A small Shaffroth for president boom also arose during the session.
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National Irrigation Congress
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Gov
Shaffroth
Colorado
Rail line orders silence whistles in Newcastle
Newcastle Pa September 27 Mayor Harry Lusk said officials of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad ordered engineers not to whistle in Newcastle except when necessary. He asked the city to notify the company if the ban is violated.
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Harry Lusk
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Fisherman Breaks Webster Lake Record Catch in Indiana
Bernard J. Muller of H. P. Wasson & Co. returns to city after catching the largest fish ever taken from Webster lake Indiana. The record catch was made at Yellow Banks park.
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H. P. Wasson & Co
Webster Lake
Indiana
Yellow Banks Park
Free Gas Cutoff Pushes Churches Across Ohio Valley
A Pittsburg gas company official justified halting free gas to churches in Bellevue and nearby suburbs. He cited misuse as women in church basements used gas for summer canning, cutting home gas bills, and cluttering homes. Churches threaten court action.
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Divorce to Write Book About Reno and Its People
Mrs. William Fuller, daughter of Republican National Committee treasurer George B. Sheldon, announced she would move to New York to write a descriptive book about Reno and its people, drawing on six months’ residence, Nevada divorce laws, and her own experience. She said her divorce, though costly, was money well spent and of value.
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Nevada
Germany's Henry Victor Honored at Indianapolis Service
The German societies of Indianapolis and Philip Rappaport offered tributes at Henry Victor's funeral Tuesday at the South Side Turner society hall. Knights of Pythias handled the cremation portion as hundreds of German residents attended. Pallbearers listed include George Seidel and Louis Hermann among others. honorary pallbearers include Alois Kelger and Ferd Maas. The will, overseen by trustee Leo Rappaport, may be challenged for lack of trustees or heirs, though no heirs are yet located. Victor's fortune is estimated at about 50,000, largely in city property.
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Henry Victor
South Side
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George Seidel
Louis Hermann
Christian Praper
Joseph Decker
John Sohn
Henry Frieberg
Alois Kelger
Ferd L. Maas
H. Mitschmeich
Jacob Loeper
Fred Weiffenbach
Albert Metzger
Carl Hoffmann
Leo Rappaport
Census Returns for Massachusetts Cities Published
Census bureau releases population figures for New Bedford Salem and Taunton. New Bedford has 96 652 residents up from 62 442 a 54 8 percent rise. Salem reports 43 697 residents up from 35 956 a 21 5 percent increase. Taunton lists 34 259 residents, up from 31 036, a 10 4 percent gain.
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Reunion Set For Third Indiana Infantry at State House
The Third Indiana infantry regiment will hold its annual reunion in room 12 of the state house on October 6. About 100 members are expected to attend.
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Christy Breagtn Wider Than Bear In Reconciliation Fail
Zanesville Sept 2. Mrs Christy has left Howard Chandler Christy home and returned to New York amid rumors of a broken marriage. Friends say reconciliation talks failed and the breach is wider than ever. A taxicab was rumored to have aided her departure to the depot, but no family members bid her farewell.
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Christys
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Howard Chandler Christy
New York
Man seeks 15000 damages for son's fingertip loss
H P Kempfer father of a boy injured when Chris Eichorn foreman at Bros steam pump works ordered a cleaning of a grinding machine. Kempfer says his son lost a finger in the accident and demands 15000 dollars in damages from the state law.
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Bros.’ Steam Pump Works
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H. P. Kempfer
Boy Hit by Stray Bullet in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana September 27 15 year old Calbert was shot through the left by a stray bullet near his home Monday evening the shooter was too far away to hear the gun report. Isidore Miller seven fell from a see saw at school breaking his left arm Monday in Shelbyville local notes report two separate accidents with injuries.
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