Brazen Election Frauds Mark Wilkes-Barre Primary
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania the September primary produced a contested result. Democratic candidate Michael B. Healy led the Third District race but Rev St J Williams claimed fraud. Judge Fuller sustained the appeal finding brazen fraud and named Williams the Republican nominee.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
Michael B. Healy
Rev. St. J. Willams
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Fuller
Willams
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Missing Philadelphia Girl Sought Near Northampton Grove
Alarmed over the disappearance of seventeen year old Ethel Hilbert of Philadelphia, residents and about a hundred men combed a grove and surrounding area where she was last seen after leaving a house on Sunday afternoon.
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Northampton
Maye
Ethel Hilbert
Philadelphia
FAMILY OF EIGHT FOUND STARVING IN LUVERNE HOME
Wilkes Barre report details Mrs August Savokesng and eight children found near death at their Luverne residence. United Charities provided relief as husband was killed earlier in Pettibone mine disaster leaving her penniless. Local families and church allegedly did not assist. plans include stay at home with aid from charities and coal company. Springfield note cites church loafer remark by Rev Crawford about parishioners skipping services.
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Wilkes-Barre
August Savokesng
Luverne
United Charities
thie city
Pettibone
Heat Wave Shocks Memphis Searing September
Memphis records a record hot spell with a nathient wave said to be the hottest for September. The Monday thermometer reached ninety four degrees as fatalities remained unreported in the section.
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Memphis
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Root Seizes Spotlight In New York Republican Convention
In Saratoga on September 18, Secretary of State Root emerged as the central figure at the New York Republican convention. The gathering, with over 2000 delegates and spectators, gave Root a warm reception as temporary chairman and largely discussed national matters while signaling divisions over Governor Hughes and anti-gambling and direct primaries. Root indicated he might allow his name for governor, risking loyalty questions to President Roosevelt and party unity.
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Saratoga
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Roosevelt
ornor Hughes
William H. Taft
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Mughes
New Year county
upstate
Rede
Hughes
Robbery during fall game near Gradyville observed
In West Chester Pennsylvania on September 15 a crowd watched a football game at Gradyville when a theft occurred. One suspect fled into nearby woods but was pursued by a posse and escaped by late night. Two items of clothing left behind by the suspect were recovered.
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West Chester
Gradyville
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