Taft declines to settle West Virginia GOP rift
Washington dispatch notes Taft refuses to mediate West Virginia factional fight in the Republican party. Swisher and Scherr lead rival tickets for presidential electors as national committee weighs intervention. Democrats nominate Lewis Bennett for governor and push to reduce Black vote in the state. Taft avoids conferences with both sides amid a volatile seven electoral vote contest.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
West Virginia
National Committee
Hitchcock
Pit
Feld
C. W. Bwisher
Virginia
Arnold C. Scherr
Swisher Creme
Scherr
Mr. Taft
Lewis Bennett
Democratic
United States
Swisher Party
Schere
Hot Springs
Wisconsin
H. C. Stevens
Badgers Move Up a Peg at 1903 Rifle Match
Dope about the 1903 Badgers team proved wrong as Wisconsin rose to fifth place after morning shooting in the 800 yard match. Sgt Zaas led with eleven straight bullseyes, while conditions grew tougher after lunch. Final tallies show Wisconsin with 2,598 points, ranking seventh overall as Navy and Infantry led.
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Amp Ferry
Zaas
Schnelier
Ballay
Holdridge
Batley
Befora
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Navy
Massachusetts
Cavalry
Infantry
Wisconiein
Crippen
Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Naval Academy
Fraternal Reserve convention opens in Madison
The Fraternal Reserve association state convention meets in Madison starting today for two days. Supreme President E R Hicks and Supreme Secretary M Hobinson of Oshkosh arrived to arrange the meeting. Governor Davidson and Mayor Schubert gave welcome addresses. The business sessions are at the courthouse with many social events planned for visitors.
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Madison
Wis
The
Fraternal Reserve Association
E. R. Hicks
M. Hobinson
Oshkosh
Davidson
J. C. Schubert
Hicks
Hatton addresses Wisconsin voters on rail, tariff and reforms
In Milwaukee Hatton outlines views on railroad regulation under the Interstate Commerce Act, tariff revision, currency questions, shipping subsidies, and natural resource conservation. La Follette visit noted. Cochran political shifts and races for governor and senator discussed with local campaign remarks and upcoming events.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William MH. Hatton
Republcan
United ‘Blaign
Yeatorday
Wiscénain
Hatton
Federal Commission
Wisconsin
Haime
Tarim
Buki
LA Foluette
Ganiletta
Scurtoy
Henry F. Gochenis
Congress
la Follattie
Mrr. Coch
Ame
Stafford
Wapukeshi
W. W. Hatton
Milwanukee
Mr. Hatton
Cary
E. A. Edmonds
Stephenson
Cook
Peter J. Koehler
Cioule
T. A. Hoyt
Fle
Daily Mews
Neal Brown
Hoyt
United States Xenitor
Trawn
Edward Yockey
Allis-Chaiknens
Renator Bronherson
Bay View
Welly J
Apple
Will Call Special Session To Amend Primary Law
Associated Press reports that Governor Iowa authorizes a special session of the legislature to amend the primary law and allow election of Senator W. B. Allron's successor. Announcement follows turmoil among Republicans in Des Moines.
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Maines
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Wi .B. AllRon
Tes Moines
Army Life Altered by Captain Wain Uniform Changes
An Associated Press dispatch from New York reports Captain Wain changes his uniform thrice, simplifying the arming order and stirring chatter within the army. The details reflect shifting duties and reactions from Army circles, including contemporaries in Queens.
Hains brothers arraigned as weapon and aid claims loom
Attorney Darrin plans a limited prosecution with two witnesses. Dr. Walter G. Frey, coroner's physician, will testify about the autopsy of Annis. Charles H. Roberts, a close friend, claims T Jenkins Hains blocked aid as Captain Hains shot Annis. Bail opposition noted.
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Fiat
Fort Hancock
Hains Brothers
Darrin
Walter G. Frey
Anis
Charles ‘H. Roberts
T. Jenkins
Financier J. Van Blarcom Dies in Adirondacks Home
J. Van Blarcom of the National Bank of Commerce in St. Louis dies suddenly at his Adirondack summer home near Old Forge New York from Bright's disease. He was a prominent financier of the midwest. Also reported is the death of Lieut Commander Roscoe Spear A B N U at his home in Marstown Pennsylvania after a decade long illness linked to service in the Spanish American War.
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Ageociated Press
St. Louis
J. ©. van Blarcom
National Bank of Commerce of
Marstown
Roscoe Spear
A. B. Nu
Here
Philippines
Spear
Death claims centenarian in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Wisconsin August 26 A Wisconsin sheriff from Janesville says Mrs John Corby aged 100 who had lived in Wisconsin since birth died at her home in Rockford near Janesville Her remains were taken to Janesville for burial funeral held today She left eighty five descendants including two sons J and H Corby of Baraboo one daughter Miss K L Corby of Janesville and twenty grandsons sixteen granddaughters eighteen great grandsons and fourteen great granddaughters
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Milwaukee
Wis
Junnesvile
John Corby
Wisconsin State
Joyce
Rockfort
Raminkas
Janesville
Berial
Corby
Northwest grain trade and cure advertisement mix
Ten million bushels. By Associated Portland Ore Aug 26 grain men estimate about 10 000 000 bushels of new crop in the Pacific northwest have been sold to date. Large exporters bought most wheat leaving small dealers unable to operate due to high prices. Prices in many markets have been several cents above the export value. A good portion of purchases are on the export basis where competition has been encountered. The rest of the text shifts to a medical advertisement for Cahts Catarrh Cure promising cure and offering 100 reward for any failing claim. It includes a testimonial style claim and address J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with a note about druggists.
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Associated
Portland
Northwest
Tha Rendera
Ula
Isa
Wikenss
Teuimar
Addrexsa
J, Cheney
Dozen Firemen Injured In Carpet Company Fire
Firefighters responding to a blaze at the Overbrook Carpet company on Philadelphia's outskirts were injured when a wall collapsed. About two dozen firemen were hurt, with District Engineer Vollinger hospital bound with a broken leg. property losses are estimated at 366000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Overbrook Carpet Company
Vollinger
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