Roosevelt Attacks Taft Speech in 1912 Campaign
Colonel Roosevelt criticized Taft for failing to address live issues in accepting the Republican nomination. He called the speech negative and conservative, promising a more radical approach in a forthcoming address to be delivered before the National Progressive convention. McCormick queried by Chicago manager elicited mixed Republican responses from Illinois representatives.
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Associated Press
Oyster Bay
Taft
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Dixon
Hoosevelt
National Progressive Party
Republican Party
Messures
Rooseveltw
M’cormick
Washington, D. C
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Rooosevelt
Illinois
House
Rodenberg
James R. Mann
George TE. Fore
McCormick
Ira C. Copeley
Roosevelt Victory Hopes Narrated in Progressive Talks
A Montana senator and Progressive leaders held conferences outlining hopes for Roosevelt’s November victory. Discussions covered delegates from Georgia Mississippi and Florida and potential negro delegation presence. The Illinois convention program was outlined including speeches by Merriam Dixon Pinchot and Johnson and tentative nominations for secretary of state with further announcements anticipated.
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Dixon
Provisional National Committee
Georgia
Mississippi
Prorida
New Jersey
New York
Ilinots
Ilinola
Anngén
Medill McCorms
Jfig Pige Ls
Rev. C. Dixon
Lrlnity Baptist
Pempourary
Charles E. Merriam
Johnson
California
Seiicor Dixon
Montana
Gifford Pinchot
Ck Fm
Jayne
Monmouth
Rebels Hold Up Train Near Jalapa
About 200 rebels stopped a train at Chavarillo near Jalapa last night. The occupants of the cars were robbed and forced to leave the train. The hijacked locomotive was run to Praedo five miles from Jalapa before the engineer was allowed to return to Chasurillo to pick up the stranded passengers.
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Chavarillo
Praedo
Jalapa
Chasurillo
Money to Convey Refugees to Safety Authorized
The Senate approved a $100,000 appropriation for transporting American refugees from Mexico to safe locations as chosen by the secretary. Senator Batley warned of deliberate efforts to provoke U.S. intervention. A special Senate committee investigating revolutions in Mexico and Cuba will visit El Paso, Texas for testimony this month, with Senator Fail added to the panel.
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Washington, Bd
Bes
Ely
Batley
Senate
Texas
United States Army
United States
Othe
Mexico
Cuba
EL Paso
Fail
New Mexico
Will of W D Washburn Ends in Mrs Washburn Interest
Minneapolis August 2 according to W D Washburn Jr the will of the state W D Washburn former senator and railway builder now in the hands of John Crosby executor bears the entire estate to Mrs Washburn The home Fair Oaks to be retained by Mrs Washburn during her life then goes to the city which recently purchased it The value of the estate not yet ascertained Charles Pillavary of Minneapolis was elected to the board of directors of the Bon line today
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National Progressive
Charles E. Puller
National
James MelKinney
Meormick
George W. Prince
Congress
Deneen
John Aa. Sterling
MacCormick
Joseph G. Cannon
MecCormick
William B. McKinley
McCormick
Chicago
Lubpios
George W. Perkina
New York
A. P. Moore
Pitta- Purth
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
George Roosevelt
O. K. Davin
Washington
Henry Cotheme
Milwaukee
Mr. Perkiha
Pelle
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
W. D. Washburn Jr
W. D. Washburn
John Crosby
Washburn
Charnes
Pillavury
Argument in Grace trial in Alanta Georgia
The Graces trial near verdict as defense claims state withheld evidence and staged drama to force a conviction. Counsel accuse prosecutors of theatrical tactics while contending Grace attempted to kill her husband using medicine she allegedly had bought and discussed with Grace. The jury is to decide after further arguments.
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Grace
Moore
Mel
Cincinnati man hurls counterfeit money into Ohio River
Harry Davis of Chicago, one of four men charged with passing bogus notes and tapping telegraph lines, threw a bag believed to contain counterfeit money into the Ohio River from Newport to Cincinnati near the bridge. He was arrested in Newport. Police recovered cups said to hold the fake notes as the group fled.
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Associated Press
Cintinenti
Harry Davis
Chicago
Regalaire
Ohio River
Newport
Conital
Cincinnati
George Wwan
Uroker
George Uagetit
Sales
Trouble on Indian Tract: Suspension at Bad River Office
Special to The Northwestern Ashland Wis August 2 T E Murray supervisor of the Indian department arrived at Ashland today to take charge of the Indian office of the Bad River reservation Commissioner Valentine notified Major Campbell of his suspension pending charges against him Indians opposed Campbell for a year and the suspension follows recent accusations Campbell's followers show no fear of the outcome.
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Northwestern
Ashland
Wis
T. E. Murray
Indian Department
Indian Office
Bad River Reservation
Valentine
Major Campbell
Campbell
White man Walter Jones condemned to hang in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama Walter Jones was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Blonn Rowan a wealthy country merchant. The killing is described as the outcome of an old feud and marks the second white man to be condemned to hang in Montgomery since the Civil War.
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Associated Preas
Montgomery
Ala
Walter Jones
Jones
Blonn Rowan
Prohibition Bill Killed In Georgia House
Atlanta August 2 The Georgia house voted down an effort to pass a prohibition bill over an executive veto. The measure would ban sale of any beverage containing more than one half of one percent alcohol in Georgia.
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Associated Prem
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Tatay
Tneasare
Georgia
Senate Debate on Lodge Resolution Defends Monroe Doctrine Link
In closed executive session Senator Lodge urged a measure opposing foreign control of lands near Magdalena Bay warning it could threaten US security and spark military or naval actions. Senators Cummins Root and others pressed for clarity on foreign ownership and the Monroe Doctrine. The session moved forward behind locked doors as the resolution faced opposition and revision.
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Uou
Cae Uniiad
Perey
Vette
olLerrs
McCuinber
Washington
Seteitor Lodge
United States
Peice
United
Nike
Cummins
Senator Lodge
Rawater Lodge
Magdalen
Magdalena Bay
Canata Renator
Ashled
Panwa Canal
Maggdalengs Bay
Panama
United Sta
Magdalena
Sadie
Stone
Root
Senate
Breweries Paid Saloon Licenses in Minneapolis Case
Minneapolis August report indicates saloon license fees were paid by checks from local breweries. State senate committee investigating brewery control issued subpoenas for three city officials to testify, with hearings set for today or tomorrow.
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Aaseclateu Preas
Minneapolla
Minn
Unti
Msnay
State Senate
Whitey Lewis Arraigned on Murder Charge
Frank Muller, alias Whitey Lewis, was arraigned before a coroner after a shooting death in New York. He refused to disclose his address and the case was adjourned to Tuesday afternoon.
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Associated Press
New York
Whitey” Lewis
Riewenthals
Frank Muller
Woman Climbs With Mountaineers to Yukon Copper Country
Mrs. Dera Keene of Philadelphia reaches Dawson after an ascent of Mt. Blackburn in Copper River country. She crossed into British territory on foot through Bkelai Pass with her party, then spent two weeks hunting big game.
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Dera Keene
Philadelphia
Dawson
Yukon
Keen
Mt. Blackburn
Copper River Country
Mexican Troops Press Rebels as Gov't Seeks End
Dispatches report federal forces repelling insurgents near a town after advancing from Grandes and Cobden positions. Casualties cited as limited on both sides with rebels claiming no major gains while preparing for further action. Fortifications around Juarez and nearby routes to the border are being evaluated as tensions persist.
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Ragdey Qilles
Chibuihun
Meier Finderal
Cuasins
Grandes
Cobden
Sind Taret
Vari Juarez
Five Die In Wreck On Purblu Line Express
Five persons are believed killed when an express train derailed after the track was undermined by the river. Rescue efforts and body recovery are underway with several missing while several named crew and passengers are accounted for among the presumed dead.
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Associated Pras
Sterling report on steel prompts reform at federal level
A Sterling report argues government action should limit corporate capital, dissolve industrial trusts, and regulate power to restore fair trade. It endorses breaking monopolies into parts, preventing interstate freight manipulation, and safeguarding public confidence in securities and markets.
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Asa Washinton
P.O
Tepuhliewua Iene
Paegtite
Duster Enterprise
Mather
Frans
Paris
Moyer Case Recalled In Darrow Trial Fragments
Fragmentary notes describe Darrow and detective Turner examining telegrams and evidence tied to the Moyer Haywood case. The text references James H. McNamara, the arrest of James HB, and alleged attempts to gather crucial driving evidence amid the trial.
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Darrow
Larris J. Turner
Moyer-Haywood
Dietys
Turner
Guy
Eure
John R. Warrington
Toy
James HB
McNamera
Nominations by President Taft Set U S Judge and Other Posts
Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Arthur J. Tate to be United States judge for the eastern district of Michigan, succeeding A. O. Angell. Also nominated were Clyde I. Webster for United States attorney for the eastern district of Michigan and Thomas F. Murphy for register of deeds at Williston, North Dakota.
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Washington
TD. C
Cotton Crop Report Out By Associated Press
Washington DC August report from the Department of Agriculture estimates the July 2 cotton crop at 7.8 percent of normal. The release comes from the agriculture department and is dated noon today.
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Associated Pros
Washington, DC
United States
of Agriculture
Lenroot Stirs House With Tariff Speech
Representative Irvine L. Lenroot of Wisconsin addresses Congress opposing tariff board findings on cotton in the Payne aldrich bill. He hails Taft and backs the cotton schedule vindication while criticizing Democratic protectionism and Republican positions on tariffs. The speech spans about forty five minutes and lauds the board appointed by Taft.
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Ington
D.C
Tomde
Mgr
Lemout
Democrata
Paterson Man Receives Prison Term And Fine
Paterson New Jersey August 2. Perry Weinberg was arraigned before Judge Martin after being sentenced for stealing twenty dollars from his employer Lea Poltar. The court imposed a term of up to three years and at least eighteen months in prison, plus a $1000 fine. Weinberg protested the sentence but was told it includes additional time for failure to comply with state prison terms. He was remanded to custody to serve the sentence.
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Associated Preas
Paterson
N. 1
Perry Weinberg
Martin
Lea Poltar
Weinberg
Potter
Wineberg
Darrow Trial Progresses in Los Angeles Jury Bribery Case
In Los Angeles Clarence Darrow faces continued cross examination in a jury bribery trial. Assistant District Attorney Ford expects to finish the cross today with defense predicting a brief rebuttal phase and a swift path to the jury next week.
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Los Angeles
Clarence S. Darrow
Brivery Wee
W. J. Ford
Durrow
Fredericks
Hattie
Dnaarn Nce
Hobo robs boy then flees into woods near Chippewa
A hooded man held up ten year old Simon Christiansen in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin last night. After beating the boy with a whip the robber fled into the nearby woods where the child was found and rescued hours later. Sheriff Bradford with sixty men searches the woods between Gwen and Ladysmith for the attacker who shot Officer Fred Griffin Wednesday morning as settlers assist the manhunt.
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Wis
Simon Christiansen
Owen
Bradford
Clark County
Gwen and
Ladysmith
Fred Griffin
Wedding to Be Notable in Rhinelander Aug or
Invitations issued for August 1 August 2 wedding of Mae Browne daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Browne to Robert Breetman Tompkins president of Rhinelander Produce and Commission company the tailoring shop of Neuville Brothers in Minocqua was robbed of 400 by window entry at night a Rhinelander Advancement Association stockholders meeting elected a new board headed by M H Raymond
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Rhinelander
Mae Browne
Paul Browne
Robert Breetman Tompkins
Chariping Society
Tompkins
Hhinelander Produce and Commission Company
Neuville Brothers
Minoqua
Rhinelander Advancement Association
Wanel
M. H. Raymond
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