Democratic Leader Picked At New York State Convention
Rochester report says Lieut. Gov. Chanler nominated by acclamation at the Democratic state convention. The platform endorses national nominees and pledges support. Judge Parker, permanent chairman, denounces Wall Street fundraising by Republicans and cites Sherman and Taft era contributions.
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Rochester
N. Y
Chanler
Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Kern
Kaiser could bring peace by uniting nations
Andrew Carnegie writes from Skibo Castle that the German emperor could abolish war among civilized nations if he urged Britain France and the United States to declare a world peace. He argues arbitration must settle disputes and hopes the emperor awakens to this duty.
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Berlin
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Scotland
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
The
Interparliamentary Union
Kaiser
Germany
Great Britain
France
United States
Bryan Galls Roosevelt A Political Bankrupt
Bryan in Kingston N Y in front of a large crowd warned voters not to be deterred by Republican panic tactics. He called Taft "Mr Roosevelt s appointee" and said endorsement of Taft proves a political bankrupt. He claimed east and west unite for Democrats and that Republicans are weak nationwide.
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Kingston
N. Y
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Democrats Nominate Heaton Robertson for Governor in Connecticut
Hartford dispatch reports the state convention nominated Judge A Heaton Robertson of New Haven for governor. The platform backs the Republican ticket of George Lilley and endorses Bryan Kern and the national convention principles.
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Hartford
Conn
A. Heaton Robertson
New Haven
George L. Lilley
Bryan
Kern
Harriman in Line for Wheeling and Lake Erie Rail Control
In Cleveland Judge Taylor appoints B A Worthington as receiver for the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway under a new receivership action. Indications point to Gould interests ceding control to the Harriman Rockefeller group of financiers.
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Cleveland, O
B. A. Worthington
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company
Taylor
United States
Gould
Harriman-Rockefeller Group
SEAL POACHERS CAPTURED NEAR ST PAUL ISLAND
The department of justice reports the capture of thirty to forty Japanese seal poachers and two schooners within the three mile limit off St Paul Island. The Revenue Cutter Bear chased and captured them. detainees were taken to Alaska and to Valdez for trial. Skins and blood were found aboard the vessels.
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Washington
Department of Justice
St. Paul Island
Revenue
Bear
Alaska
Valdez
Suit Filed for Damages Over Wife's Affection
Des Moines Iowa September 16 A B Brown files an original notice suit seeking 50000 damages for alienation of his wife’s affections against capital ist Geo G Wright brother of railroad attorney Carroll Wright The action names Wright as the alleged cause of the marital rupture in a high profile domestic dispute.
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Des Moines
A. B. Brown
Geo. G. Wright
Brown
Wright
Carroll Wright
Wrights Hold All The Records
Lemans September 16 Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio set a European record by flying 39 minutes 18 35 seconds on the field Auvours In France The Wright brothers now hold records for sustained flight in both hemispheres The German Parseval airship buckled and fell during a test at Grunewald near Crossdobritz en route to the emperor’s inspection.
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Lemans
Auvours
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Wright Brothers
Berlin
Grunewald
Crossdobritz
Wheat Prices Hit New Highs in Speculative Market
In New York on September 16 the wheat market rose on strong demand from millers and exporters, with December futures closing at 1.09 and a half dollars.
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New York
NY Doctor Arrested in Philadelphia for 100000 Fraud
Dr. George Morton of New York was arrested in a Philadelphia hotel on a New York fugitive warrant charging false pretense. He allegedly obtained 100000 through fraudulent notes. The prosecutor’s name was not yet released.
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Philadelphia
George Morton
New York
Iowa City Nephew Killed in Idaho Wagon Incident
Mrs Adda Louis received word of the accidental death of her nephew Louis Escher once a resident of Iowa City. He began to leave a wagon near Driggs Idaho with his wife and a co ed when a shotgun across his lap slipped and discharged into his breast. He died instantly.
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Iowa City
Adda Louis
Louis Escher
Driggs
Idaho
Academy of Idaho
Nine Die After Wind sor Dynamite Blast
Windsor Missouri report shows two more deaths from the Windsor dynamite blast, bringing the fatality total to nine. Sedalia Missouri accounted for six dead and thirty injured, three not expected to survive, when a black powder car exploded caused by John Wesley who tossed a lit match into spilled powder. identified victims include James McCabe brakeman Henry Gravestone Ed Davis two unidentified white men.
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Sedalia
Windsor
John Wesley
Wesley
James M'Cabe
Sebalia
Henry Gravestone
Davis
Man Ends Own Life In Bennett With Cord
Wilton Iowa September 16 Aged Bennett resident Fred Conrad about 65 years old hanged himself at his home in Bennett according to family found his body around 11 am Ill health is listed as the cause. He traveled to Wilton with the Bennett ball team earlier this morning and was recalled home by news of his father s death leaving a wife and son as survivors.
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Wilton
Fred Conrad
Bennett
Here
Mr. Conrad
Attempt the Life of Cabrera President of Guatemala
President Cabrera of Guatemala narrowly survived an assassination attempt in his Guatemalan presidential suite. The device connected to a telephone exploded, injuring him but not fatally. five Salvadorans were arrested, later released, and shipped to Acajutla aboard the City of Para.
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San Francisco
Cal
Para
Cabrera
Guatemala
Acajutla
Chorus Girl Wins $10,000 Judgment in Des Moines
Dorothy Roy, chorus girl with Sam T. Jack burlesque troupe, sued manager Albert Hogge in Des Moines for repeated attempts to kiss her and insulting remarks, plus objection to tights. Judge Miller awarded Roy $10,000. She is identified as a runaway Jewish girl from Philadelphia.
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Des Moines
Dorothy Roy
Albert Hogge
Miller
Miss Roy
Hogge
Philadelphia
Wilton Fair Draws Large Afternoon Crowd by Special Train
About 100 people rode a Rock Island special train to the Wilton fair leaving at 1 15 o clock with four coaches and a baggage car. The entry list of the races attracted the crowd and the train is scheduled to return home at 6 o clock this evening.
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Wilton
Rock Island Road
New York Grain Market Report Notes Wheat and Corn Prices
New York on September 16 reports wheat December at 1.09 and corn December at 78 cents. Market figures reflect the latest price quotes for grain futures.
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New York
Bryan Travels in Empire State in Roaring Campaign Tour
The Bryan campaign lifts from Weehawken at 9 AM for Rochester with fourteen speeches planned. In Newburgh he addressed about 1,500, praising the dual platform and urging unity across regions. Taft declined to engage further in the campaign controversy and congratulated Governor Hughes on his nomination.
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Bryan
Hope Washington Park
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Nebraska
Alleghenys
Taft
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Hughes
Spry Heads Ticket Nominated by Utah Republicans
At the Utah state convention in Salt Lake City on September 16, William E. Spry of Salt Lake led a complete ticket for governor and congress, with three presidential electors. The GOP endorsed Roosevelt administration and the national convention nominee.
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Republicans of
Utah
Salt Lake City
William E. Spry
Salt Lake
Roosevelt
Chicago Officials Move to Electrify Illinois Central Terminals
President Harahan of the Illinois Central says directors meeting in New York authorized a full and immediate investigation into electrifying the railroad’s Chicago terminals. The action follows discussions on improving urban operations and power use in the city.
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Chicago
Ill
Harahan
The
Illinois Central Railroad
New York
Lacey Named Standpat Choice for U.S. Senate
Des Moines Iowa September 16 Major John F Lacey was selected by standpatters as their candidate to run against Governor Albert B Cummins after an all day conference. An earlier strong showing for Interstate Commerce Commissioner E E Clark shifted after a letter Clark wrote to Cummins was revealed. Final formal ballot favored Lacey with 112 votes to 69. A resolution praised Senator Allison and backed Lacey as successor.
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Des Moines
John F. Lacey
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Interstate Commerce
E. E. Clark
Cummins
Major Lacey
Secretary of Agriculture
James Wilson
Leslie M. Shaw
Walter N. Smith
Frank D. Jackson
Clark
Be. Thom
Walter I. Smith
George D. Perkins
James G. Berryhill
TOESS
Iiss
Gilbert N. Haugen
William B. Allison
Republican Party
Senate
Mahaska County
Shallenberger Declared Democratic Governor Nominee
Lincoln Nebraska September 16 election board canvassed the September 1 primaries and declared A C Shallenberger the Democratic nominee for governor.
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Lincoln, Neb
The
Election Board Today
A. C. Shallenberger
Weather Forecast Iowa Illinois Fair Skies With Warmer East
Iowa fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures in the east and central areas. Illinois also fair tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the west and central parts. Sunrise at 5 29, sunset 6 59, moonrise 10 01.
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Iowa
Illinois
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Harriman
Wrights
Wilbur
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