Taft Nettled by Moderates Over Cuban Peace Talks
Havana September 26. Secretaries Taft and Bacon oppose immediate intervention but foresee US involvement as Palma contemplates resignation. Moderates push for intervention while Liberals demand terms, with Zayas and Dolz debating proposals and the prospect of a special congress session at Oyster Bay.
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Havana
Taft
Bacon
Palma
United States
Cuba
Liberal Party
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Senor Mendez Capote
Senor Dolz
Senate
Mendez Capote
Congress
Dolz
Manuel Despaione
Senor Despaione
Zayas
Fragmentary Liberal Demands in Armed Forces Dissolution Plan
A committee report notes two Liberal sticking points: a practical dissolution form for armed forces and a general amnesty for all insurgents, outlining the main contention areas and potential concessions.
Cool Heads Restore Order in Riot-Torn Atlanta
Atlanta reports calmer streets after days of unrest. Authorities detained 257 Black residents at Brownville and about 106 in county jail, while two Black men were shot by three police. one white man and 18 Black individuals confirmed dead, plus Mrs. Robert P. Thompson who died after witnessing the violence. Militia from outside communities arrived as a precaution. business leaders urged legislative action to close saloons and curb dissensions. Black clergy endorsed measures for public safety.
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Atlanta
Brownville
Clark University
Robert P. Thompson
Cleveland and Philadelphia Battle in Low-Scoring Baseball
In Cleveland the Indians beat the Athletics 2 to 1 behind timely hitting and steady pitching. Philadelphia managed a lone tally in the ninth after trailing most of the game. In St Louis Washington split, while Detroit New York mirrored similar results and Chicago Boston offered a quiet duel with few runs.
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Cleveland
BR. H. E. Cleveland
Philadelphia
Battenes
Hess
Bemis
Coombs
Berry
St. Louis
R. H. B. St Louis
Lodcokooltoebh
Washington
Glade
Criger
W.L. F.C
W. L. PA. Chica
St.Se
Best
National League
RHE
New York
Weimer
McLean
McGinnity
Bresnahan
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pfeister
Kling
Strickidtt
Bergen
W. L. PC
Clube W.lpc
Chica
Cin'ti
Brook
Bt L
Philo
Portsmouth
Michael Burns
Not a headline story but a dialogue fragment
A courtney line compliments Miss Fisher and her little brother jokes that she will be a marketable drug unless she finds a mate, reflecting a theatrical or social scene dialogue with humorous flattery and paternal opinion.
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Mr. Courtney
Miss Fisher
A Daily Weapon in Private Reproves and Public Praise
The saying compares a lace edged handkerchief’s gentle wave to doom for some, warns against public rebuke, and cites an Exchange adage about privately reproving a friend while praising him publicly, all reflecting early 20th century moral tone.
Bailey Stands On His Record In Fiery Texas Reply
Senator Joseph W Bailey defends his record amid attacks from rival Democrats. He recounts past campaigns, denies improper gains from railroad securities, and insists his public service spans 15 years with no disqualifying votes or actions in favor of clients over constituents.
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Dallas
Tex
Joeph W. Bailey
Texas
Mr. Bailey
Senate
Roger Sullivan
Standard Oil Company
H. C. Pierce
J. C. van Blarcom
W. H. Thompson
St. Louis
Nashville
Pierce
Congressional
House
Cleveland Trestle Bomb Plot and Ohio Campaign Notes
Ohio briefs report a GOP campaign committee expansion in Columbus with a long list of members including Alderman, Bemis and Davis. An alleged Nickel Plate trestle bombing failed to explode, attributed to heavy wrappings. Other items include a second trial for Isaac Sheeley in dynamiting St Marys reservoir, Fagin's grand jury appearance, a peddler’s attempted suicide, a drowning in a lard can, a shooting by Hage, school water cups policy, and bids for Congress with Bentham Meyer and Longworth advancing. Magoon leaves Panama for Washington.
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Columbus
Malloy
Burdell
Republican Campaign Committee
A. D. Alderman
Marietta
J. D. Bemis
Fremont
W. ©. Bishop
Batavia
W. G. Rowland
P. J. Brady
Cleveland
John B Clingerman
Springfeld
William Copeland
Cincinnati
Findlay
W. &. Marsh
Akron
C. J. Mattern
Dayton
W. B. Morey
Wapakoneta
D. Q. Morrow
Hillsboro
R. R. Nevin
E P. Nichols
Medina
F. V. Owen
Mount Vernon
F. P. Riegle
Bowling Green
L. G. Sedgwick
Martin's Ferry
F. W. Treadway
John B. White
Bryan
Isaac Sheeley
St. Marys Reservoir
Sheeley
Riley Colton
Park Wright
Ohio State Penitentiary
Republican Convention at Saratoga Opens Second Session
Lists for the gubernatorial sweepstakes remain open as the Republican convention convenes for its second session at Saratoga. A notable show of unity contrasts with disruptions including a mob-attack digression aimed at Hearst and a race hatred resolution advocated by Charles W. Anderson. Roosevelt reportedly favored Hughes while many delegates backed Black Woodruff and others. Senators Platt and Depew are absent.
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Saratoga
Odell
Herbert Parsons
New York County
Driscoll
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Hearst
Charles W. Anderson
New York
State Committee
Anderson
Russia
Higgins
Frank 5. Black
Timothy L. Woodruff
Black
Roosevelt
Hughes
Bruce
United States
Platt
Depew
Makers Released Over Venezuelan Coin Die Charge
Captain Joe L Boynton of South America and Lewis M Thompson a New York lawyer were discharged by a U S commissioner after arraignment on possessing dies for reproducing the Bolivar silver dollar. Counsel argued statutes distinguish dies for foreign coins from U S counterfeiting and that the act was not proven within U S jurisdiction. They planned to make coins in the Orinoco delta. Wealthy Hoosier merchant Captain Richard L Lesson of Elwood Ind died after surgery at 80. he owned major department stores and was a Mason and Loyal Legion member with a $1,000,000 estate.
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United States
New York
Joe £. Boynton
South America
Lewis M. Thompson
Venezuela
Orinoco
Hearst Gains Control as Democratic Convention Delays
In Buffalo the Democratic convention delays persist as Hearst secures key committees including platform and permanent organization. Opposition to Hearst weakens after anti Hearst leaders fail to unite, with many supporting Hearst not from agreement with his ideas but belief he is the strongest candidate. In South Bend a man killed his wife by burning gasoline and then killed himself in a domestic tragedy.
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Vincennes
Ind
John Debord
Debord
Hearst
Buffalo
N. Y
William R. Hearst
Independence League
P. H. McCarren
Brooklyn
William Gaynor
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Tait
Gaynor
W. T Jerome
Lewis Nixon
New York
Harmony
South Bend
A. R. Ludwig
Mishawaka
Dry City Votes 67 Majority in Plain City Ohio
Plain City Ohio voters turn dry by a 67 majority and had previously voted dry two years earlier.
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets
The report lists cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs prices across markets in Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg Cincinnati Boston and Toledo. It includes commodity ranges for steers cows heifers bulls and feeder stock along with grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and soy.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Boston
Ohio
Delaine
Melanie
Kentucky
Indiana
Toledo
New York
Bern
Army Active Making Arrangements For Campaign In Cuba
Washington reports indicate no peace prospects in Cuba and reveal broad US mobilization plans. Navy to send 1500 more marines. 2000 additional bluejackets join existing forces, aiming to field over 7000 troops in Cuba. Army prep includes selecting units and transporting troops to Atlantic ports.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
United States
Cuba
Taft
Island Republic
Washington
Navy
Army
Navy Department
War Department
Department
Atlantic Seaboard
Atlantic
North Atlantic
Havana
Alienist Doubt Overretainer Fees In Prisoner Case
The distinguished alienist told a reporter he cannot judge the prisoner's sanity because both sides have sent him re tainers of equal amounts. The odd billing puts him in temporary doubt about the case.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Doctor Demands Advance Fee for Peculiar Case
A patient tells the doctor that his mind goes blank and memory fails. The doctor replies that he will treat him but requires the fee in advance due to the peculiar nature of the case.
Inebriety and the Eating of Fruit
A brief article argues fruit consumption cures drinking by erasing the taste for intoxicants. It claims no one who loves fruit craves alcohol, and that the two desires oppose each other in the human constitution. The piece asserts the simple remedy lies in eating fruit, per the section What to Eat.
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Kat
Women and intelligence claim contrary to size argument
Dr. Emil Reich argues that a smaller brain mass in women does not imply inferior intellect. He dismisses the view that women lack equal intelligence and says such a claim cannot be seriously maintained.
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Emil Reich
Lecture Night Fails to Slow Officious Drunkard
A city early morning scene reports Jaggsby seeking directions to 411 Blank Street while intoxicated and claiming to attend a lecture. a policeman questions the plausibility of such an hour and the man’s marital status is noted. The tone resembles comic anecdotes from Punch and Chicago News.
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Chicago News
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