Roosevelt Urges National Conservation Policy
A transcription of President Taft and Roosevelt on conservation discusses federal versus state control of natural resources, waterways, railroads, and forests. The dialogue highlights opposition to shifting powers to states, calls for strong federal regulation, and emphasizes the need to protect waterways and halt predatory interstate corporations.
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Federal Bureau of Health
Roosevelt Draws Largest Crowd at Minnesota Fair Grounds
A huge audience packed the Minnesota fair grounds as Roosevelt spoke to a crowd estimated between 96 000 and 199 000. Supporters clashed with Taft allies in hotels and streets, but overall Roosevelt received loud cheers and acclaim while Taft drew mixed reception.
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Five Black men killed by mob in Georgia incident
Athena Georgia September reports say five Black men were fatally harmed after attempting to rob the Hut family home near Carlton. Two accused reportedly at large, one resisting arrest and possibly killed. two others captured and dealt with by authorities. two escaped. Daughter of planter Robert Huff alleged intruders detained until neighbors arrived. The group allegedly planned to rob, harm occupants, and burn the dwelling.
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Carlton
Robert Hum
Liberty
CU Bolton
Marutat Johnson
Posdea
Huff
Intridera
Itil
Progressive landslide in New Hampshire primary defeat
In Concord on September 7, the first direct primary in New Hampshire produced a landslide for insurgent Republicans. State Senator Robert P Bas of Peterboro won the governorship nomination by over two to one against Bertram Ellis of Keene, with Bass carrying nearly every county. Democratic Clarence A. Care for governor also nominated. Vermont elected Governor John A Mead of Rutland, confirmed by the race tallies.
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Andover
Republican majority tally from election report
A historical election brief notes a Republican majority figure of 21,021 as reported in the tally. The line underscores a single numeric outcome without additional context or supporting details.
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La Follette Wins Renomination in Wisconsin Senate Primary
La Follette defeats Republican challenger Matt for U S Senate nomination by about two to one in Milwaukee. In governor’s race, two candidates opposed county option run. Follette’s ally W M Lewis trails badly in county option contest.
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United States
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Games
American League action featured New York defeating Athletics 3 to 2 while Detroit beat Cleveland 6 to 2 and Chicago edged St Louis 5 to 2 in a second game. Nationals/Philadelphia split with Brooklyn 1 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Tri-state and Eastern League results provided, with standings showing Athletics atop the American League and Buffalo leading the Eastern.
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Scott
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Buffalo
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Birat
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Death claims Chile's acting president Montt’s successor
Santiago Sept 7 Vice President Albano Bilanornandes becomes acting president after the death of Pedro Montt from heart failure. Senator Maciver Como assumes the vice presidency, marking a second Chilean chief executive death in a few weeks. Montt died August 16 at a German spa seeking recovery en route to a hydrotherapy.
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Bilan Ornandes ‘Albani
Pedro Montt
Maciver Como
Council of State
Vnce
Pedro Morti
Bremen
Germany
American woman robbed on train to Lourdes in Paris
Madame Scaguto an American resident on Rue Washington Paris was drugged by a fellow train passenger. The thief stole her handbag containing 200,000 francs in jewelry and 70 francs in notes and fled with the loot.
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Madame Scaguto
Washington
Lourdes
Killed While Hunting Birds Near Darby Creek
Chester Pa Sept 7 Marry Williamson twenty two of this city was accidentally shot in the abdomen while hunting reed birds along Darby creek in a small boat. The premature discharge of his gun caused the tragedy. Williamson was brought to Chester hospital where he died. Father O Loughlin Dies at Sea Philadelphia Sept wireless message from the steamship California New York to Glasgow announced the death of Rev William A McLoughlin rector of St Stephen s Roman Catholic church of this city. He was on a trip to Ireland for his health. A Mother and Three Daughters Drowned Cincinnati Sept 7 While returning from a picnic in a rowboat Mrs J Delmar and her three young daughters were drowned in the Licking river when their boat struck a submerged log. Wilmington Car Conductors Arrested Wilmington Del Sept 7 The Peoples Railway company caused the arrest of three conductors on a charge of embezzlement by knocking down fares. They face a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Ri Robertson.
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Ri Robertson
Astonishing Himalayan Leopard Iced by Pan Escape
An astonished Kula district housewife in the Himalayas pours boiling water from a pan onto a sleeping leopard. The pan cartoons the big cat down a rock face, and the leopard bounds across ravines while the pan flies across the valley. The unlikely chase ends with the leopard fleeing toward the plains as the woman survives.
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Himalayas
Bin
Fragmented Letter on 1586 Parliament and Colonial Representation
A garbled recount from a London News piece discusses Mr Franklin at the Bar and a 1586 letter from John Carteler to Henry VIII's minister. It mentions Mrs Prydelay representing Calais in Parliament and Thomas Boyd as colleague, noting colonial representation at Westminster in Mary’s reign and Franklin’s critique with Burke.
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John Carteler
Henry Wiii
Thomas
Cromwell
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Prydelay
Caklla
England
Thomas Boyd
Calais
M.pysto
Mary
Knaghenl
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Burke
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Londos
Laugher and its place in a nation’s soul
A quirky meditation on laughter, its varieties, and its power within American life. It contrasts wholesome humor with harmful mockery and notes that a culture that laughs kindly and often may face fewer tears. Traditions, commerce, and public ads surface amid reflections on amusement and human resilience.
Woman Repeats Marriage, Faces Divorce After Sequels
A woman who sought multiple marriages in a short span after moving in with men from Shenandoah to Palo Alto reportedly married Harry Williams of Shenandoah and then Harry Smith of Palo Alto. Smith is pursuing a divorce after learning of her prior relationships and alleged prior marriage.
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Harry Williams
Shenandoah
Harry Smlth
Palo Alto
Pottsville
Abe
Smith
Amy
Twain and the Rivervoen and the Grandfather's Clock
Mark Twain recounted a river tale about ignoring rivermen and paying the price with a sharp comeback. A riverman taunts him about his age, Twain deflects with a wise finish, and a jocular exchange ends with the quip about keeping regular hours and staying busy.
Diatomites and a Scottish cottage tale
A fragmentary note from the Glasgow Herald discusses diatomite as a famed material known to microscopists. It recalls a Scottish party led to Canada and Australia, with money and investment linked to an elaborate earthenware cottage whose roof leaked when coins dropped through, illustrating patient labor and failed speculation.
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Cana
Fea
Australia
Ana Jock
Glasgow Herald
Watching the Head Hunters in the Kongo lands
The account describes head hunting Baukutu cannibals in the Kongo region. Robber bands raid forests while a drummer signals retreat and men rally to defend a camp. Weapons cited include spear shield bow and arrow. A sentinel earns about $100 annually to afford a wife per Christian Herald.
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