Roosevelt seeks stump tour as pressure grows
Washington reports strong push from Republican leaders for President Roosevelt to campaign in person. Cabinet and White House aides discuss leniency toward critics while noting Day and Foraker charges over Standard Oil and graft, with Burrows and Moore pressing for an appearance during Founders Week in Philadelphia.
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Square
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Foraker
J. C. Burrows
Chicago
White House
Fish Tells of Boy's Death in Italian Road Accident
Special to The New York Times from Paris reports Stuyvesant Fish recounting the fatal hit by a motor car on a boy near Arena on the Lake Maggiore road. The chauffeur was arrested but later released. the child acted into the path of the auto, seen by many witnesses. The Fish parties continued to Arena and will sail to New York on the St. Louis.
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Rious
Mrs. Fish
Europe
Lake Maggiore
Arena
Fish
Hotel
Ritz
New York
St. Louis
Six Guilford College students charged after hazing incident
In Greensboro on September 29, six Guilford College students were brought to court with two Guilford County deputies after a hazing incident. Rodney Turner, a fellow student and relative of ex-Lt. Gov. W. D. Turner, filed charges of assault and battery. Turner fired a pistol into the air during a confrontation at the Post Office, but was restrained and beaten by several students. Two suspects were not identified. four faced fines. Turner posted bond for the next Guilford Superior Court term.
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Jai
New York Times
Greensboro
N. C
Guilford College
Rodney Turner
W.D. Turner
Statesville
Young Turner
Turner
Iie
Bond
Guilford Superior
Mrs Hains to Tell Her Side in Alimony Battle
Mrs Claudia L Hains wife of Capt Peter Hains awaiting trial for murder of William Annis plans to read a 3000 word deposition in court to defend herself and seek alimony and custody. District Attorney Darrin will present the cases against Capt Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains to the Grand Jury with three witnesses including the coroner physician and a Bayside Yacht Club member.
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New York Times
Boston
Mass
Claudia L. Hains
Peter Hains
William Annis
New York
Bay View Yacht Club
Frederick L. Norton
Hains
Darrin
Long Island City
Peter C. Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
Bayside
Bayside Yacht Club
Jailhouse Fracas Ends With Handcuffs For Carbo
In Mineola Illinois Patsy Carbo of Westbury told Justice Weeks her husband had abused her when Carbo burst in fleeing. He was seized by an officer and then subdued by the justice and three men before jailers arrived with handcuffs to restrain him.
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Mineola
IL. S
Patsy Carbo
Westbury
Justice Weeks
Carbo
Dewey and Sons Advertise Blackberry Brandy
Dewey and Sons Co advertise their Blackberry Brandy as pure and safest for bowel troubles. The ad lists the product at 138 Fulton Street New York, promoting its health benefits to customers.
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Dewey
Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton &J
New York
Arvonia Faces Armed Outlaw Siege in Virginia
Citizens and officials move to quell the Zimmerman gang hideout between the James and Slate Rivers after N W Gregory is shot and outriders threaten to burn Arvonia. Edmund W Hubbard and Sheriff W Williams lead armed pursuit with Gov Swanson asked to help. The Presbyterian minister Plummer Jones and residents ready to defend the town.
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New York Times
Richmond
Commonwealth
Edmund W. Hubbard
W. Williams
Arvonia
Thomas Zimmerman
James
Slate
N. W. Gregory
Swanson
Gregory
Samuel
William Zimmerman
Albemarle County
Payne Station
Zimmermans
Gov. Swanson
Plummer Jones
Jones
New Kent
Spies on Sheldon's Trail in Campaign Turmoil
Democrats plan to spring information on George R. Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee before the campaign ends. Investigators probe his financial ties and early career to aid Bryan, with reports possibly used in a speech. Mack declined to comment.
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Democratic National Committee
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Haskell
Sheldon
Bryan
Hoffman House
Republican Committee
Mack
Labor Federation Attacks Bryan Over Union Label
The Indiana State Federation of Labor adopted a resolution criticizing William Jennings Bryan for not using the union label on The Commoner. A South Bend typographical delegate cited labor’s million dollar push for the label and Bryan’s failure to respond to earlier requests. Edgar A. Perkins presided as a committee was to draft a reply to Bryan.
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Indiana Federation
New York Times
Vincennes
Ind
State Federation of Labor
William Jennings Bryan
Commoner
South Bend
Typographical Union
Organized Labor
South Bend Typographical Union
Bryan
Edgar A. Perkins
Democratic Committee
State Federation
Temperance Wave In Ohio Sweeps Saloons Dry
Ohio counties push to dry status with Rose local option as Meigs Morrow Warren and Marion go dry by strong margins. Voters in Van Wert Hocking Guernsey Gallia Lawrence Athens Jackson Pike Noble Scioto Vinton Adams also preferred the drys. Portsmouth and Gallipolis record dry wins and Jim Marion city vote exceeds 600. Republicans view gains as boost for Gov Harris re election.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Ohio
Rose
Meigs
Morrow
Warren
Marion
van Wert
Hocking
Guernsey
Gallia
Lawrence
Athens
Jackson
Pike
Noble
Scioto
Vinton
Adams
Portsmouth
Gallipolis
J . Marion
Gov. Harris
Judge Narman
250 Saved as Yacht Links Dover Night Rescue
The tourist steam yacht Argonaut with 250 aboard sank after a fog collision with Wingswell between Dover and Dungeness. Passengers and crew were ferried to safety by small boats, then later picked up by Southwood after seeking the Kingswell. One woman lost $30,000 in jewelry. others lost their belongings.
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Dover
Argonaut
London
Lisdon
Dungeness
Wingswell
Kingswell
Cooperative Cruising Company. Limited
Louden
Secretary Metcalf condemns Boston synagogue exclusion of sailor
Secretary Metcalf voiced strong indignation over a United States marine barred from a Boston synagogue for wearing naval uniform. He urged national respect for the armed forces and criticized such discrimination, noting Navy Department lacks power to act while citing prior cases of uniformed sailors denied entry to amusements.
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New York Times
Washington
Metcalf
United States
Boston
United States Service
Navy Department
Edwin P. Tlanna
Judge Advocate’s Office
Department
Rhode Island
Wrights Get More Time For Aero Plane Delivery
Secretary Wright approved Major Squier's recommendation to grant the Wright brothers an extension to June 28, 1909 to deliver their aeroplane to the Government. Orville Wright’s accident at Fort Myer delayed active flying, though he is improving and may be up soon, with Katherine Wright signing the extension request.
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New York Times
Washington
Wright
Major Squier
Signal Corps
Wright Brothers
Orville Wright
Katherine Wright
Fort Myer
Farman Flies 43 Minutes Across Night Sky
Henry Farman completed a 43 minute flight near Chalons sur Marne covering twenty six miles after sunset. He descended due to danger of entangling telegraph wires in darkness, ruling out prize consideration by Mechelin and Aero Club.
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Chalons-Sur-Marne
France
Henry Farman
Mechelin
Aero Club
Farman
Alfred Austins Latest Poem Set for The Independent
English poet laureate Alfred Austin contributes seven verses to The Independent. Three verses are printed here describing rural scenes with plovers, woodpeckers, rock pecks, and grass along a dreamless lane conveying longing and renewal.
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Alfred Austin
The
Independent
Hearst Letters Stolen Years Ago Restored
John D. Archbold of Standard Oil details how confidential letters used in Hearst's political campaign may have entered Hearst's possession. He notes theft dates back over three years, suggests a trusted subordinate was involved, and describes intermediaries who traded letters to Hearst's Journal while copying books were stolen and later returned.
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John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Archbold
THE
TIMES
New York Times
Hearst
Broadway
New York
Burlington leader John K. Mallery dies by own act in park
Philadelphia report says John K. Mallery prominent Burlington New Jersey businessman and political figure killed himself by swallowing carbolic acid in Fairmount Park. He had recent nervous prostration treatment and left a wife and three sons. He served as vice president of J Frank Budd Shoe Company and was elected a school director. He belonged to Burlington Lodge of Masons and Knights Templar.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
John K. Mallery
Burlington
N. J
Fairmount Park
Mallory
Mullery
J. Frank Budd Shoe Company
Burlington County
Republican Executive Committee
Burlington Lodge of Masons
Pennsylvania Commandery Knights Templar of
Trenton
Walter
Nelgon
John, Jr
Bomb Explodes in Houston Church as Pastor Targeted
In Houston on Sept 29, two dynamite bombs were used against Good Hope Baptist Church. One exploded under the pulpit injuring Rev. Frederick Morgan. the other damaged a collection plate and shattered a window. Children were trampled in the ensuing exodus. threats tied to past arson of the pastor’s home and recent arson-attempts are noted.
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New York Times
Houston
Texas
Good Hope Baptist Church
Frederick Morgan
C. T. Sykes
Wave Carries Off A Sailor On Hurrion Near Jersey Coast
A squall struck the eighty foot yacht Hurrion off West Bank Light as it headed to the Jersey coast. The sailor repairing rigging was swept from deck by a green roller and disappeared, despite searches by the captain and engineer with marine glasses. The vessel hove to and continued the voyage.
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Hurrion
G. H. Risley
Brielle
N. J
West Bank Light
Jersey
Bergeg Ies Ae
Kern and Sherman Meet in Chicago Election Moment
Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern and Republican rival James S. Sherman met in Chicago at the Auditorium Annex. Kern directed a handshaker to Sherman, they exchanged greetings amid chilly weather and headed to catch trains.
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Chicago
John W. Kern
James S. Sherman
Stanford Inn cook poisons flour sickens 200 students
A Stanford University Chinese cook discharged from the Stanford Inn placed a potent irritant in a large flour mass, causing 200 students to fall ill. Two students were hospitalized at Guild Hospital. Professor Swein of the chemistry department will analyze the poisoned substance to identify the ingredient used.
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New York
Stanford University
Cal
Stanford Inn
Guild Hospital
Swein
Woman nominee Amy Shaw for School Commissioner in Dutchess
Democrats of the First Assembly District in Dutchess County nominated Amy Shaw of Fishkill a teacher for School Commissioner. She passed two boxes of cigars among delegates. Jacob Hinsdele of Pine Plains was named for Assemblyman.
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New York Times
Newburg
N. Y
Dutchess County
Amy Shaw
Fishkill
Jacob Hinsdele
Pine Plains
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down EightHour Railroad Law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the eight hour railroad telegraphers law enacted in 1907. The ruling held the law conflicts with provisions of the Federal Constitution.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Dog Saves Alderman Frey From Gas Fumes
New ark New Jersey Alderman George W Frey was overcome by illuminating gas in his room on Sunday night. His family dog barked furiously for hours until help arrived and Frey was revived after doctors treated him for asphyxiation.
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George W. Fréy
Newark
N. J
Rockland County
N. Y
Mr. Frey
Merry del Val May Retire From Papal Secretary Post
Rome reports Cardinal Merry del Val the Papal Secretary of State may retire after objections by American and English prelates over his anti modernist measures. Cardinal Rampoli is mentioned as his probable successor. Ramella’s return would imply conciliation toward France and a restrained stance toward Italy.
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Rome
Avanti
Merry del Val
Vatican
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
Vannatelli
London
Cardinal Ramp
Ramella
France
Italy
Atlantic fleet nears Manila as reports reach Zamboanga
A wireless message from Rear Admiral Sperry states the Atlantic fleet will arrive in Manila Friday afternoon. The Panther, a repair ship, arrived at Zamboanga yesterday as the fleet trailed about 440 miles behind, at 11 knots. Zamboanga wireless overheard Kansas communicating with the fleet Saturday evening.
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Manila
Sperry
Zamboanga
Panther
Kansas
Court of Appeals rules employer not liable for worker violations
Albany September decision holds an employer is not liable when a servant violates labor laws if the employer acts promptly to remedy conditions after being informed. George H. Taylor of New York was convicted of employing a girl under age in a factory under his supervision and was ordered discharged after the forewoman placed the violation in his notice.
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Albany
Court of Appeals
George H. Taylor
New York
Taylor
Court of Special
Bryan 10 President on Election Funds and Trusts
The letter from William J. Bryan defends his record against Roosevelt and Taft era charges, insists on enforcing anti trust laws persistently, and rejects ties to trusts. He urges voters to judge by actions and cites Haskell and other figures while defending his integrity.
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Bryan
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Haskell
Taft
Weld
Ife
Rock Island
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington, D
Foraker
Ifaskell
Afr Haskell
Kyven
Gov. Haskell
Democratic Party
Flaskell
Oklahoma
Denver
Wriss
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