Attempted assassination near Sagamore Hill shocks Oyster Bay
September 8 reports reveal John Coughlin fired at President Roosevelt while he rode near Sagamore Hill. The pistol shot missed as Roosevelt halted. Coughlin, described as armed and possibly insane, was arrested en route to interview the president and held at Oyster Bay town hall after a detective interaction.
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Jean Valjean of America Goes Missing in Poker Case
Kansas City Missouri September 8 Charles W Anderson known as America s Jean Valjean who Roosevelt pardoned is missing as his gambling felony case is called He was arrested Saturday in a poker raid released as a friendly game He previously escaped reformed bought a grocery store married seven years until a former inmate recognized him and caused his arrest.
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Missouri conventions open under new primary law
Jefferson City delegates gather as 215 from each dominant party attend the Missouri conventions to adopt platforms and choose a chairman. Key battles focus on Cowherd versus Hanley for governor while Stone versus Folk contest the Senate nomination for the fall election. Labor leaders join Gompers in stumping the country as Bryan plans campaign strategy.
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Roosevelt Gunfire Probe Suggests Hunters Target Practice
Witnesses stated that a bullet fired near Roosevelt was aimed at practice by hunters rather than at the president. The remark framed the incident as an accidental blast during training rather than an assassination attempt.
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Ship Lands Safely After 18 Hours Adrift
The launch O K I with 16 passengers, missing after its engines failed in a squall, has returned home. The craft drifted at sea for about 18 hours before being found and is now reported safe at their residences in Los Angeles.
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Washington primaries culminate in Spokane gubernatorial bid
Washington voters cast ballots as Jimmie Durkin of Spokane leads a dramatic Democratic bid for governor. The day features a fierce Senate contest between Jones of Yakima and Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla with mudslinging on both sides. Voter turnout is strong statewide, with Seattle and Kings County key fronts in the battle for party control.
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Ketchell Not Discouraged After Knockout Loss
Los Angeles report says Billy Papke restored his dominance as Stanley Ketchell was knocked out in the 12th round of a 26 round match. Ketchell calls the setback serious but not final while Pupke claims he beat Ketchell with a lucky early punch.
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Eight Thousand Apple Boxes Distributed to Packers
Six thousand apple boxes from the Perry box factory were unloaded today and distributed to individual packers and growers. The process will be repeated during the coming month as apple growers prepare for the harvest.
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Fatal injuries in private car kill Alaska financier
Seattle dispatch reports Dr. Caleb Whitehead president of Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co. and general manager of the Seward Peninsula railroad died from injuries after a wreck on his road. The private car plunged into Iron Creek near Observatory Bar and Whitehead, riding with friends, was submerged several minutes before rescue. He had long served as chief assayer in Washington before moving to Alaska and owned multiple mining claims in the district.
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Four Die in Hotel Belmont Fire at Denver
A blaze swept the Hotel Belmont today in Denver killing four men and injuring a dozen others. The hotel housed about 100 guests and many escaped by jumping from upper floors in night clothes. two victims perished by fire and smoke before rescuers arrived.
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Expenditures and Irrigation Campaign At Commercial Club
At the Commercial club meeting, directors approved pushing the Grande Ronde river irrigation project, showcased subscription progress, and announced new booklets and advertising plans. Preparations include literature in press for release by the 15th, with ads in 19 publications across 10 states generating inquiries.
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