Progressives win victory at New York Convention
Progressive forces secured planks for direct primaries and election reform in the New York Republican convention platform committee. nominating candidates remained unsettled as leaders sought a strong standard bearer with Lena Pelilitn Noor and others floated for governor while delegates debated the best ticket.
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Puiratopea
NOY
William D. Guthris
Peranent Organization
Barnes
Lost son found after 26 years on Chicago streetcar
Phillip Meyers, a Glenham ranch owner, boarded a Division Street car in Chicago and found his son, whom he had hunted for 26 years. The son immediately joined his father and prepared to share in the family wealth.
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Phillip Meyers
Glenham
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Food From the Air Prompts Chemists’ Bold Forecasts
Walden of Itten Russia predicted that future chemistry will yield food from the air. He said bees could be produced from air and nitrogen compounds may form from atmospheric gases. German professor Barnthsen reportedly showed nitrogen compounds combining, suggesting synthetic foods with air as a feedstock.
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Chicago
Pan Walden
Itten
Russia
Walden
International Congress of Applied Chemistry
St. Petersburg
Ida
Hee
Barnthsen
Germany
Morgan to testify before Senate probe on October 4
J P Morgan will be the first witness as the senate probing committee opens its inquiry next Monday in Washington. He is expected to reveal what he knows about the billion dollar Morgan interests and their campaign fund contributions in the last three presidential campaigns. A telephonic conference with Oscar S Davis set October 4 as the testimony date.
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J. P. Morgan
Senate
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D. C
Oscar S. Davis
New York Progressive
Clapp
Roosevelt Hearing Prep Draws Notable Witness List
Washington hearings on the Roosevelt fund probe are set to begin next Monday with a large roster of prominent witnesses from politics and industry. Subpoenas target key figures including General Counsel Sliott and Standard Oil officials as investigators seek evidence of contributions and receipts connected to the Roosevelt campaign fund.
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Ethan News Roundup Shows Visits and Local Events
Ethan notes visits from Mrs Show and Venus and arrivals from Iowa Westfield and Wyoming. School assignments, church socials, illness reports, a sack race tie between Isthan and Alexandria, and the Corn Palace week plans anchor a busy community page.
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Poultry Value Tip Nears Eighty Five Thousand in Brown County
D H F Patterson of the South Dakota Better Farming association estimates Brown County poultry value at 85 000 with 126 000 chickens 29 350 turkeys 22 63 ducks and geese and 6 270 other fowls in the county.
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Aberdeen
H. F. Patterson
South Dakota
Better Farming Association
Wilson Carries Progressive Ideas In New Haven Speech
Gov Wilson outlined progressive principles in Hartford and New Haven speeches. He backed initiative and referendum and recall of administrators but opposed judiciary recall. He praised La Follette and referenced California policies, calling Roosevelt an understudy to Providence. A GOP speaking corps followed to campaign 24 hours.
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Judiciary
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Pacific Coast
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Finis Reported In Nicaragua Revolution Surrender
Washington reports that Finis was written on the revolution in Nicaragua today. Dr Weitzel at Managua telegraphed confirmation of the surrender of rebel leader General Mena and about 700 men to the state department.
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Managua
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Mena
Utah inmate Harry Thorne executed for 1810 Fassett murder
Salt Lake City report states Harry Thorne, convicted in the 1810 murder of Geo Fassett, was shot to death in the state prison at 6:55 am under the Utah law.
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Utah
Harry Thorne
Geo. Fassett
Doctor to Prison Madison Surgeon Dr A R Law
Madison Wis Doctor A R Law a leading surgeon of this city was taken into custody amid a police action. Details remain scarce as officials confirm the case and potential charges. Local medical circles await further information on the incident and its implications for the medical community.
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Wis
A. R. Law
Pun to Begin Six-Year Term After Conviction
A defendant faces a six year term after a conviction for performing an illegal operation on Mrs. Anna O’Brien that caused her death. A motion for a new trial was overruled.
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Pun
Anna O'Brien
Burke Under Surgeon's Knife
Chicago resident congressman Col. Burke underwent gall stone surgery at the local hospital. Dr. Eliot reported Burke resting and in fine condition yesterday evening with a speedy recovery expected after the operation performed early yesterday.
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Chicago
Col. Burke
Eliot
South Dakota
Burke
Miller, Dred Seaman Sells White Face Cattle For $5,000
Seaman, living southeast of here, sold white face cattle mostly 2-year-old steers for $5,000. He has 200 left, with about 100 calves yearly. He plans to buy a new automobile and continue ranch upgrades.
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Sudden Deaths Reported Along Milwaukee Line
Aberdeen and Webster authorities investigated two sudden deaths. Ian Stevens, a laborer on a construction gang laying the Milwaukee road double track between Aberdeen and Milbank, was found dead near a bunk car. heart disease is suspected. Near Webster a man about 40 was found ground by eastbound train wheels after riding the blind baggage. he had a tattooed right arm and an eagle with clasped hands on the left.
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Webster
Ian Stevens
J. J. Christenson
Milbank
P. W. Bryant
James
Steven
Railroad Men for Headlights
Aberdeen South Dakota The legislative committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is sending circulars to legislative candidates asking their position on the electric headlight law. They claim subsidized newspapers oppose the measure and argue the law safeguards railroad workers, proven in several states, and should become law in South Dakota.
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Aberdeen
Legislative Committee
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
South Dakota
Independent Roosevelt Electors Filed in Kansas
Topeka Kansas petition named ten new Roosevelt electors on an independent ballot. The filing, led by William Allen White, gathered about 4000 signatures. Eight Republican Roosevelt electors will withdraw and be replaced by eight Taft men chosen by the committee.
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William Allen White
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Taft
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Normal Colleges Limited 10 Work of Normal Nature
The Regents and A B Hitch cock review the scope of state Normal schools amid legislation to align with common schools. A 1913 resolution directs emphasis on training for teachers in primary grades, practical farming needs, and avoidance of college prep aims.
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A. BE. Hitchcock
Mitchell
Lawrence
Huron
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kayipey
Vigay
Schuals
Michigan Democrats in Harmony at Grand Rapids Convention
In Grand Rapids Michigan the state Democratic convention shows unity as progressive candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor gain platform influence while the more conservative faction retains control of the state central committee. The Wilson followers agree to this balance to maintain harmony.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Wilson
State Central Committee
Real live man found in cave in Pawling mountains
Arthur Britton aged 40 described as a wild man was found living in a cave in the Pawling mountains near Poughkeepsie New York. He showed shrinking behavior toward approaching people and appeared ignorant of modern utensils.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Arthur Britton
Pawling Mountains
Modern Wild Man Britton Located In Hudson River Cave
Britton, missing ten years, was found living unclothed and uncivilized in a Hudson River cave. He barked like a fox when approached and resisted capture, prompting psychopathic expert Merriman to assist officers in securing him for study.
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Shagey
Lawrence Mill Strike Escalates Amid Police Clash
In Lawrence Massachusetts crowds clash as 10 000 textile workers strike. The Washington mill of the American Woolen company loses 2000 operatives amid protest over jail confinement of Joseph J ikker and Giovinnanti, with Benj amin Robinson injured during forced shutdowns.
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Bank burglar under arrest in White Rock South Dakota
A 21 year old man named Frank Leonard of Rhineland Wisconsin is jailed in White Rock on charges of entering O S Swanson hardware and attempting to rob the First National Bank. Police recovered all stolen items including about 8000 dollars in accounts and a Winchester rifle linked to the hardware store burglary.
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Experts Predict Big Series Outcome in World Championship
New York City reports prompt opinions from managers McGraw and Stahl and executive Hugh Jennings on the approaching world series. McGraw expects New York victory and notes Giants’ prior experience. Stahl claims his Red Sox are the best in the country and will clinch. Jennings leans Boston due to pitching and catching advantages.
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Taft Republicans in South Dakota Reject Ballot Ploy
The Taft committee in South Dakota rejects placing Taft electors on the November ballot by petition and vows fierce behavior to force Roosevelt loyalists off the June primary slate. The plan to nominate presidential electors loyal to Taft will be pursued with a determined, aggressive campaign.
Sweep Tig Probe In Pennington County
Sweep Tig probe into terias of Pennington County continues as officials review data and interview witnesses. No arrests announced. investigators seek further records to establish timeline and potential involvement of local residents.
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Sweeptig
Terias
Pennington County
Fall brothers rally fund to appeal wolf bounty case
Rapid City observers say John E. Fall and David A. Fall, once Pennington County auditor and deputy auditor, plan an appeal from Leavenworth. Attorneys prepare bonds as supporters sign. Hewlett’s appeal papers lack him due to financial strains amid ongoing county auditing investigations.
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R. K. Hewlett
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Bryan to Visit Mitchell and Aberdeen on October 7
The Bryan special itinerary released this morning shows leaving Yankton at 10:00 AM Monday October 7 traveling to Mitchell with brief speeches en route. He arrives around noon for a 3:00 PM address, then rides by special to Wolsey and continues to Pierre Oneida Gettysburg Faulkton and Redfield with further stops in Aberdeen at 8:00 PM.
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Yankton
Mitchell
Wolsey
Mr. Bryan
Pierre
Oneida
Gettysburg
Faulkton
Redfield
Aberdeen
Lone Tree Landmark Near Pierre South Dakota
A large cottonwood near the road to the north country is claimed to sit within a few feet of the geographic center of South Dakota. The tree, known as the Lone Tree, stands about five miles north of Pierre and serves as a local landmark in the prairie region.
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M. D
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