Taft to Lead Cuban Embassy Mission from Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt sends Taft and Bacon to Cuba for a thorough peace mission amid unrest. Roosevelt urges Cuba to abandon factional strife and restore orderly self government, warning of US intervention under the 1903 treaty if peace cannot be maintained. Bea veridge joins the talks as the delegation departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Cabinet Council
Taft
Robert Bacon
Cuba
Roosevelt
Senor Quesada
United States
Republic of
Antilles
Havana
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bacon
Root
South America
Palma
Albert Beveridge
Indiana
Senate Committee On
Cuba Seen Surrounded by Eight Warships in Developments
Washington reports Senor Padre Almeida quotes Taft and Bacon visit to Havana as crucial. A fleet of eight naval vessels, including Denver Des Moines Dixie Tacoma Cleveland Newark Minneapolis, with 2,000 marines, prepares to sail to Cuba. Marine corps and stores ready. ships to depart from Norfolk and League Island. Kansas City arrest follows land fraud indictment against Carl C. Young. bond posted for Albuquerque federal court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
Senor Padre Almeida
Taft
Bacon
Treave
Senor Padre
Havana
Denver
Des Moines
Florida Straits
Key West
Marietta
Cienfuegos
Dixie
Guantanamo
Tacoma
Norfolk
Cleveland
Newark
Minneapolis
League Island
Marine Corps
New York
Kansas City
Carl C. Young
Panhandle and Pecos Valley Land Company
Roswell
N. M
Chicago
United States
New Mexico
Young
Albuquerque
Multiple Ohio Shootings and Storm tolls report six events
In Darton Ohio a neighbor fired six bullets at Clem Wilke over a $10,000 suit. Wilke was struck only by hat damage. Springfield reports a daughter meeting her biological father after a California connection. Cincinnati records two shootings, one of George J. McDonough, a churchman, by an unknown man. Fagin bound over for assault. Columbus notes Mrs. Cassie Chadwick reacting to her mother’s death. Fostoria records the deaths of C M Birgs and his wife by a train. Tecumseh, Nebraska reports four dead after a violent storm and lightning injuring several others, leaving a destroyed threshing scene and a torn schoolhouse.
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Darton
Clem Wilke
Preble County
John Wright
Wright
Wilke
Springfield
Ben Tracy
Pittsburg
Eugene Hardcastle
Tracy
California
Hardcastle
Cincinnati
George J. McDonough
Queen City Coal Company
McDonough
Henry Walthers, Jr
Tecumseh
George Koepler
Burtons Behalf Brief Filed for Rehearing in Ajalto Case
Washington Sept 15 a brief filed in the US Supreme Court supports a petition by former Senator Burton of Kansas for a rehearing in the case where he was convicted of taking a fee for services rendered to the Ajalto company of St Louis and the government was involved the brief requests another oportunity to argue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Washington
United States
Kansas
Ajalto Company of
St. Louis
Supreme Court of the United States
Democratic state convention in Wyoming endorses Bryan ticket
Wyoming Democrats in Cheyenne on Sept 15 adopted resolutions endorsing William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. A. D. Keister of Fremont County was nominated for governor with a full state ticket chosen, and John C. Hamm named for Congress. Des Moines sails to Havana after coaling with five rapid fire guns aboard. Ottawa graft case looms as county officials face trial. humorous French view lampoons Englishman with waxed mustache and tall hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
W. J. Bryan
A. D. Keister
Fremont County
John C. Hamm
Congress
Des Moines
Havana
Key West
Fla
Ottawa
Ignatius Stechschuite
David F. Owens
Oliver C. Talbot
Graft on a Family Tree Tit Bits Snippet
A humorous Tit-Bits quip about family branches at an anniversary dinner. A guest notes belonging to one branch with plums, while a poorer relation quips the branch never had any.
A Difference In Wicks Across Neighborhood Reactions
A Manse City Journal reflection notes neighbors respond with concern when a man is kicked by a horse but find a mule incident amusing, highlighting differing community reactions to similar injuries.
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Manse City Journal
Palma Obtains Dictatorial Powers In Cuba War Action
Cuba's congress granted President Palma broad powers to suppress the revolt, allowing diversion of public funds for war, boosting rural guards to 10 000 and artillery to 2000, with opposition abstaining. Palma blamed rivals for the unrest and urged acceptance of decrees, while U S cruiser Denver brought back bluejackets and protected American interests as ships converged on Cuban waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Palmacarte Blanche
Congress
Palma
Guanabacoa
Republic
Senate
Recia
Sanguily
Correoso
House of Representatives
Denver
United States
Bank Run Nearing End in San Francisco
A Sept 15 report from San Francisco states the run on the Hibernia bank is nearly over as few customers are demanding the full amount of their benefits.
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San Francisco
Hibernia Bank
San Bernardino
Cal
Manuel
John Cocopah
John Snyder
Snyder
Pintes
Crowds Slugged for View at McKinley Monument Unveiling
In Columbus crowds surged near the speakers stand delaying the night session for the unveiling of the McKinley monument. Mrs. Alice Longworth drew the crowd as she waved her handkerchief and was cheered. Senators and generals spoke of unity and gratitude to McKinley.
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Longworth
Columbus
McKinley
Memorial Hall
Alice Longworth
Daniel
Virginia
United States
Ohio
Cated
Mcinley
Wiliam Mecinley
Republic
R. B. Brown
Zanesville
Grand Army
Joseph W. Kay
New York
Union Veteran Legion
Harris
Grain and live stock market prices across cities
Chicago cattle prices range from common to prime steers at 3 75 to 7, with hogs from 5 5 to 6 90 and sheep and lambs up to 6 60. Markets in East Buffalo Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo show varied cattle, sheep, calves, and grain quotes, with fats, butchers, and quality grades listed alongside grain futures.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Toledo
Masked Men Try to Rob Passengers on Rock Island Train
Four masked men attempted a train robbery near Peoria on the Rock Island line as the 75 passengers rode from Chicago. Conductor Robert Murray fought off one assailant after a blow to the head, saving the car from being looted. Deputies and Peoria police hunt the wouldbe robbers after they placed a track obstruction and forced the engine crew to stand by. One suspect carried $3500 and sat in the smoking car. the bandits fled when Murray knocked a revolver from a attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peoria
Rock Island
Robert Murray
Potter
Murray
Republicans nominate Stewart for Colorado governor
Philip B. Stewart of Colorado Springs was nominated for governor by Colorado Republicans. The Sixth Tennessee Republican convention nominated J. W. Johnson for congress to succeed John Wesley Gaines. John G. A. Leishman, the U S ambassador to Turkey, was notified of an audience with the sultan Sept 21. Prince Henry of Prussia was appointed commander in chief of all active squadrons, succeeding Admiral Von Koester.
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Philip B. Stewart
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Thomas H. Malone
South
Nashville
Tenn
Charles Geismar
Macon
E. B. Ivey
Atlanta
J. W. Johnson
Davidson County
Congress
John Wesley Gaines
John G. A. Leishman
United States
Turkey
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Admiral von Koester
Baseball Scores and Standings From National and American Leagues
Recap of multiple games across the American and National Leagues with results, line scores, and batting details. Highlights include Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Boston, Brooklyn, and others with final tallies, pitchers, and club records.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Young
Cnger
Waddell
Schreck
Washington
R. HL
New York
Kitson
Warner
Clarkson
Griffith
Doyle
Kleinow
Thomas
Cleveland
R. H. E. Cleveland
Detroit
Rhoades
Clark
Muttn
Schmitt
RHE
Jons and
Willetts and
Schmidt
Chicacto
Ahaleb
Chicago
St. Lous
Altrock
Roth
Glade and
Spencer
R. H. E. Chicago
St. Louis
Walsh
Jacobsen
Rickey
Battenes
Fromme
Marshall
Reulbach
Moran
Lush and Doom
Young and Brown
Brooklyn
Scanlon
Bergen
Ames
Bresnahan
R.H. B. Brooklyn
McIntyre and Ritter
Mathewson
Bowerman
W. J. P.C Clyves WL. PC
Chica
N.Y
Pitts
Phila
American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St Paul
Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Colum
Sitt Laws
St. P
Minne
Obesity a Disease Not the Fault of Gluttony
A Youth's Companion excerpt argues obesity is a disease rooted in metabolism and heredity, not laziness or sheer eating. It notes many heavy people eat little and slender individuals may binge. Exercise affects appetite. radical weight loss requires medical supervision and early lifestyle changes.
Pointed Paragraphs And The Hidden Truths Of Talk
A compact reflection on human behavior notes that hospitality often masks loneliness and secrets are unsafe once known. It warns against conceit and gossip, urging focus on main issues rather than side topics, and suggests patience when interrupted to avoid foolish statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Why They Got No Mall in a Small Town Post Office
A Washington postoffice official explains a new town post office where the local grocer and native was named postmaster. Complaints about no outgoing mail led inspectors to find a large bag hanging unused as the postmaster claimed the mails weren’t sent because the bag wasn’t near full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Washington
Belt’s Generosity Recalled in Unkind Return
A South African diamond magnate once aided a friend who later spat ingratitude. Facing misfortune, the man refused further help, but Belt arranged discreet aid through a confidant, saying the assistance should not appear from him due to a prior disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belt
Alfred Belt
Mr. Belt
The race is not always to the swift wisdom tale
A father explains that in life the fast rarely prevail while a youthful question mirrors a proverb about pace and outcomes. The Catholic Standard and Times note a Spaniard who wears spectacles when eating cherries to make them appear larger, then a reflective line about enjoying life without burdening others.
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William H. Tapt
Woman's Department of the Penitentiary
Cassie Chadwick
Mary A. Bigley
Woodstock
Ont
Fostoria
C. M. Birgs
Nebraska
Action OF Cuban Congress
Budapest
Chester
George Washington
Francis Kossuth
Francis
Sagamore Hill
Hethel Roosevelt
Terre Haute
Ind
Mary Sellinger
Edith Rockwell
Samuel Frank & Bon
John Polgar
Baseball
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