Sherman Ninety-Nine Accepts Nomination For Vice President
Utica observers report James Schoolcraft Sherman accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination. Delegates escorted by bands and troops gathered to hear him at Hoscoe Conkling Park, praising the Taft era and condemning the third party as doomed to oblivion while highlighting patriotism and constitutional government.
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Associated Press
Utica
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Republican Party
Committee of Notification
United States
George Sutherland
Utah
Sherman
Hoscoe Conkling Park
Union
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Traft
Wilson
Taft
Ikilled Board of Trade
Wiican
Taal nomination message from Republican party official
A formal notification congratulates a second well nominee and endorses the national Republican Party. It praises the party as defender of civil liberty property and happiness, upholder of law and order, opponent of Socialism, and supporter of wage earners and industrial success through tariffs. It pledges to be a joint standard bearer for conservatism and progress.
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National Republican Party
Republican Party
Conservatism, Sanity and Progress
Bacon Urges Senate to Investigate U S Action in Nicaragua
Senator Bacon demanded a senate inquiry into United States forces in Nicaragua citing possible unauthorized use of army and navy. He criticized the State Department for Nicaragua policy and accused efforts to collect customs under a treaty not ratified. Officials weighed marines' availability as General Mena sought refuge in Managua with no further bombardment planned.
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Associated Press
Washingwn
LD. C
Bacon
Senate
Cuba
Mexico
United States
Nicaragua
State Department
State
Navy
Mena
Weitzel
Manague
Navy to Deploy 4000 Marines to Nicaragua Crisis
The navy plans to move 4000 troops to Nicaragua within ten days to protect foreign lives and maintain railway links from the American Legation in Managua to the Pacific coast. Orders dispatch the cruiser California from San Diego to Panama, and the transport Prairie to Philadelphia to embark 70 marines for Colon, then onto the Panama Railway to join the force headed to San Juan Del Sur and Carinto. Eight hundred marines will sail from Philadelphia Navy Yard next Saturday.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
Managua
Navy Department
Meyer
California
San Diego
Cal
Panama
Prairie
Portsmouth
N. HW
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Colon
Qifornia
San Juan del Sur
Carinto
Piladelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Washington
Woodmen Insurgents Unite In Wisconsin Merger
The Modern Woodmen assembly and Insurgent Woodmen in La Crosse decide to affiliate with the Wisconsin Laymen's Association forming one state-wide organization. Judge G W Agnew of Waukesha becomes head, and Charles Buschta of Milwaukee serves as secretary. Judge Agnew spoke in acceptance.
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la Crosse
Wis
Woodmen Assembly
Woodmen
Wisconsin Laymen's Association
Milwaukee
G. W. Agnew
Waukesha
Laymen's Association
Modern
Woodmen of
Wisconsin
Charles Buschta
Judge Agnew
Bernstein Jury Deadlocks in Chicago Case
Jurors in the Mrs Lorence Bernstein shooting trial reported no verdict after deliberating since yesterday afternoon. Judge Honore ordered them back to the jury room with possible discharge scheduled for six o'clock if no decision is reached.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Loronce Bernstein
Honora
Bhe Camisead
Funeral in Cincinnati for beheaded Mexican-bound man
The funeral for Rows Ayres of Cincinnati, beheaded in Mexico, will be held soon. Local reports indicate the burial is to occur in the near future with family and friends preparing for the rites.
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Cincinnati
O. Arge
Rowss Ayres
Mexico
State Progressives Call to Milwaukee Convention
Milwaukee action centers on September 11 with Norman L. Baker chairing the Progressive party state organ. delegates by county to be chosen locally. a state ticket decision pending. Governor Wilson and other national figures expected to address. Democrats divided with campaign offices split between New York and Chicago.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Progressive Party
Norman L. Baker
Milwauke
Baker
Hiram 3. Johnson
Associated Press
Seaght
N. J
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Wilson
New York City
Chicago
Benster Gore
Oklahoma
Representative Burleson
Texan
Bennuior Reed
Missouri
W. R. King
Oregon
Charlies R. Crane
Finance Committee
Joeseph E. Davies
National Committee
Wieun
Asbury Park
Chicago Aviator Injured In Industrial Fair Accident
James Brown, a Chicago aviator, fell thirty feet from an unfamiliar aeroplane at the Sun Prairie industrial fair yesterday afternoon. The craft was smashed beyond repair and Brown suffered painful injuries.
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James Brown Falla
Northwestern
Sun Prairie
Wic
James Brown
Chicago
Brown
Man Killed by Train Near Green Bay
William Stats aged sixty four a Civil War veteran and Bir f Suamice resident was killed by a Northwestern train this morning. The mangled body was found later in the day and authorities believe he was sleeping on the track when struck.
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Northwestern
Green Bay
Wis
William Stats
Bir F Suamice
Wilbur Wright Monument Plan Debated in Le Mans
In Le Mans France on August 11 a municipal event and special session decided on a project to honor Wilbur Wright. Officials outlined plans to place a monument on a public site and related ceremonial actions were discussed.
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Lemans
France
Marinette Grand Jury Indicts Three in Local Case
The Marinette grand jury adjourned today after returning a third indictment since July began. Howard Gitchell was named but not arrested, with the indictment sealed. Wilam F. Kasson of Neswath and Mrs. Jota aiscombe of Marinette were charged with perjury. The panel had investigated an escape from the county jail by Ronard Jamison, a pickpocket, alleging bribery.
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Marinette
Wik
Howard Gitchell
Wilam F. Kasson
Neswath
Jota Aiscombe
Booth succession and a public rift in Salvation Army leadership
Immediate family members of General William Booth react to his death and a public estrangement, as Bramwell Booth’s son assumes leadership. Statements from Ballington Booth and Taft reflect tension over governance and respect for the founder.
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Associated Press
New York
William Bramwell Booth
Wiliam Booth
Salvation Army
Pattchogue
S. J
Balington Booth
Volunteers of America
London
Ballington Booth
Eva
Booth
Worl
Yrea
Postmasters Convene in Madison Wisconsin
The tenth annual Wisconsin Association of Postmasters convention opens in Madison led by President C. J. Valentine of Janesville. Attendees and visiting postmasters count approaches ninety, as the Wisconsin League of Postmasters wraps up this morning and a discussion follows on the postmaster general's report and third and fourth class measures.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
C. J. Valentine
Janesville
Wisconsin League of Postmasters
Postmaster Generals
W. R. Brown
Wisconsin Veterans’ Home
Chris Legried
Cambridge
Quashed suit blocks double jeopardy claim in district case
Madison Wisconsin August 21 A suit for criminghibe by citizens against District Attorney John F Jlonper of Forest county was quashed by Judge William Quinlan on recommendation of Third Assistant Attorney General J B Messerschmidt who acted as hearing commissioner at Crandon last week. A similar suit had been quashed earlier and the judge ruled a man could not be tried on the same charge twice.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Senate
John Sharp Williams
Minalusippi
Thomas Jefferson
Sshator Williame
Theodore Roosevelt
Williams
Longworth
Cincinnati
Nicholas Long Worth
Wsre
Congress
A. 0. Zwick
Chicago
Zwick
Awick
Madison
Wis
John F. Jlonper
Forest County
Wiliam Quinlan
J. B. Messerschmidt
Crandon
Quinlan
Penrose to Ignite Bomb In Senate Remarks
Senator Boles Penrose will address the Senate to discuss correspondence with John D. Archbold of Standard Oil. He said he would prefer to delay his remarks for certain reasons and plans to speak around 4 PM as the Senate convened today in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Boles Penrosa
Senate
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Penrose
Butler Stole Jewelry Confesses Theft spree
San Francisco police report Frank Masse a butler admitted stealing jewelry valued at 22060 after arrest while attempting to steal a bicycle. Masse said he had been pilfering from multiple employers for six months with most loot from E W Hopkins of the city.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Frank Masse
Masse
E. W. Hopkins
Chadsourne Sale Terms Reported at Wheonomia Univ
The Northwestern reports a sale at Wheonomia University where Victor Sree, a music teacher, is involved. Details describe a mature sale event connected to Madeon and Wis Ane dated January 31.
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Madeon
Wis
Chadsourne Sal
Victor Sree
President Taft Veto Override Shifts Commerce Court Fate
The House overrode Taft’s veto to reroute the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill, delaying abolition of the commerce court to March 4 and setting adjournment near. The Senate vote followed party lines as lawmakers debated the court’s future and postmaster Hitchcock's suggestion on postal funds.
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Taft
House
Commerce Court
Washington, D. C
Canuyeres Court
Senate
Charman Svitegerald
House Appropriations
Congress
Taf
Underwood Declania
Khl
Tate
Bourne
Bristow
Clapp
Grinford
Cummins
Tae Follette
Nelson
Poindexter
Works
Choritton
Panama Brill
White House
United States
Stimeon
Goethals
Hitchcock
Genevel Hitchcock Todtay
Bowne
Republican National Committee Chairman Meets Progressives
Wiles of the Republican National Committee met with five progressives and other officials in Washington. Discussions covered campaign strategy as President Tate and Senator Crang of Massachusetts joined in planning. George R. Sheldon is announced to return as RNC treasurer.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sumner
Record-Herald
Ashingtn
Comleignees
Wiles
Natonal
Jafoed
Regiulis
Congresssott
House
Lia
Death by Self Inflicted Gunplay in Rialto Scene
In New York a disturbance at the Rialto ends with a young man identified as AL W. Trogers fatally shooting himself after threatening a young woman he had spent the evening with. Police suspect the name Vitagers was an assumed alias.
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New York
Yrondwas
AL W. Trogershay
Rogers
Vitagers
Roosevelt Electors Targeted by New Injunction Suit
An injunction filed in Red Cloud, Iowa, seeks to strike Roosevelt presidential electors from the Kansas general election slate. Judge Smith McPherson issued a temporary restraining order, with Secretary Sessions ordered to halt actions until the injunction is heard.
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Topeka
Kan
Elxit
Roosevelt
Kansan
Smith McPherson
United States Court
Red Cake
Charles Sessions
Astute
Telegraph
Wisconsin League of Postmasters reelects officers
Madelon Wis Aug 21 The Wisconsin League of the National League of Postmasters of the United States held its annual convention reelecting officers for the year: President W H Froehlich Jackson vice president H A La Crandeur Somerac secretary Alexander Archie Waterson treasurer William R Brown Waupaca The article notes a remark suggesting women can do men’s work and would support the men.
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Madleon
Wis
Wisconsin League
National League of Postmasters of the United States
Fta
Attie
W. H. Froehlich
Jackson
H. A. la Crandeur
Somerac
Alexander Archie
Waterson
William R. Brown
Waupsea
Corsican in Port After Iceberg Collision
The Allan Line steamer Corsican, struck by an iceberg east of Belle Isle while en route from Montreal, arrived at Liverpool unharmed with minimal damage. Captain Cook reports hazy weather and slow speed but no panic aboard. two Cambridge students describe near‑knockout turbulence and a few passengers panicking. Italians jumped into boats amid confusion as a reunion meeting formed before arrival, with gifts presented to Captain Cook.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Bellelek
New Foundland
Montreal
Mornine
Cook
Corsica
Whip
Corsljeak
Cambridge
Bethel
Stevens
Holt
Insurgent Woodmen Convene in Wisconsin
The State Insurance Commissioner inkern was attacked at the Insurgent Woodmen state convention. John Ta Sundran of Minneapolis critiqued Ekern for backing mob violence and fraternal rate policies. Culbertson denounced Ekern’s four percent insurance reserve rule. Murray was elected chairman with A. J. Rick as secretary. debates focused on premiums and policy enforcement.
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la Crosse
Wis
Aus
Inkern
Culbertanon
Stanley
Insurgent Law Committee
Ekern
Bania
Gward
Murray Wa
A. J. Rick
Weyauweaa
River launches too noisy
In La Crosse Wisconsin Captain W A Thompson U S engineer in charge of the upper Mississippi river work will seek federal action to ban muffler cut outs on motor boats and require exhausts to run through muffling devices or under water to reduce noisy launches.
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Associated? Press
la Crosse
Wis
Missiawippi River
W. A. Thompson
United States
Air Department
Waake Ington
Welcome for Poincare As Soldiers Cheer in Dunkirk
Premier Raymond Poincare was greeted by a victorious general as he arrived in Dunkirk from France's armored leader. The town was decorated with flags and the population poured into the streets to cheer the premier on his return from a mission in Russia.
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Associated Presa
Dunkirk
France
Premir Raymond Poincare
Jeruirer Conde
Russia
Train Cuts Off Legs Die in Green Bay Accident
Special to The Northwestern Willien Murphy was struck by a passenger train in Green Bay Wisconsin cutting off both legs and he died this morning from his injuries.
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Green Bay
Willien . Murphy
Uces
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