Haskell Resigns As Democrat Treasurer Seeks Libel Suits
Oklahoma Governor Charles N Haskell resigns as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee after conferring with Judge Wade and Josephus Palmares. He plans libel suits against Hearst and President Roosevelt while praising Bryan for election and urging loyalty to the party. Roosevelt Bryan Foraker respond to Haskell charges and defend actions amid oil trust and Standard Oil ties.
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Oklahoma
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Chicago
Charles N. Haskell
Democratic National Committees
Wade
Iowa
Josephus Panlels
Democratic Publicity Bureau
Norman E. Mack
National Committee
Haskell
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Mr. Bryan
Hearst
Wall Street
Mack
Bryan
Herman Ridder
The
New York Staats Zeitung
Gov
Haskell Haskell
Democratic National Committee
New York City
East
Ohio Standard Oil
Kern
Charles
Hassell
Detroit
Mich
Gov. Haskell
Standard Oil Company
Democratic Party
Republican Organization
Washington
White House
W R. Hearst
Democratic Campaign Committee
Ohio
Prairie State Oil
Milwaukee
William Jennings Bryan
Madison
Steel Trust
Ryan
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Standard Oil Trust
Muskogee
Okla
New York
Foraker
Cincinnati
William R. Hearst
Taft
Standard People
Judge Doyle
United States
Doyle
Taylor
Columbus
J. B. Foraker
W. R. Hearst
Republican
Snakebite surge in Mississippi crops up in papers
The Jackson Clarion Leader reports a record snake crop across the state with many bites feared. A Coahoma county plantation manager says he has killed over 700 snakes since plowing began, including rattlers cottonmouths and moccasins.
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Mississippi
Coahoma County
German Money Weill Expended in 1905
In 1905 German employers spent 27.608 million dollars for direct aid to their workers. More than two thirds of this sum came from voluntary contributions by private firms and individuals.
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Weill
Germany
Chicago Y M A prospers with 13 000 members and 18 branches
The Chicago Young Men's Christian Association stands as the world’s second largest with more than 13 000 members and 18 branches. It owns property valued at about $2 022 000.
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Chicago Y. M. A
Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago
Milne and Sims Woodhead Drive 160 Yard Carriage at Victoria Falls
Report from the London Standard recounts Prof John Milne and Prof Sims Woodhead visiting South Africa three or four years ago. The seismologist and the Cambridge pathologist took golf clubs to the Victoria Falls on the Zambesi river and Milne became the first to drive the ball across the falls with a remarkable 160 yard carry.
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Zambesi Falls
South Africa
John Milne
Cambridge
Sims Woodhead
Victoria Falls
Zambesi River
London Standard
Chinese Trade Worth Having
China insists on goods meeting sample quality and pays promptly for purchases. A Chinese merchant’s word is as good as his bond.
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China
Tragedy at Tennessee Church Massacre
A drunken mob shot worshippers at a small Baptist church near Anthias postoffice in East Tennessee. John Bennett J. Wo Me Kinney and Edwant Thomas died at the door. Rev. King was mortally wounded. another worshiper Gilson was wounded but not fatally. The attack followed a local illegal liquor operation.
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John Bennett
J. Wo Me Kinney
Edwant Thomas
King
Nares Gilson
Ridder Named Treasurer of National Committee
New York Dierman Ridder, elite of the Staats Zeitung and DNC publicity bureau vice chairman, was tonight appointed by National Chairman Mack as treasurer of the national committee to oversee Gov Hankell of Oklahoma. The appointment surprised many, with Mack praising Ridder as a high type of American businessman and noting his integrity amid party affairs.
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New York
Washington
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Gen. T. Coleman DuPont
Delaware
National Committee
Dierman Ridder
Staats Zeitung
Democratic National Committee
Mack
Sureweed
Hankell
Oklahoma
Ridderes
Hidl Jer
Southern congress in Washington to showcase South’s resources
Arrangements begin for a Southern commercial congress in Washington on December 7 to precede the national conservation congress. JL Lettman and G. Dawe of Alabama seek a third appointee to meet with President Roosevelt. The aim is to exploit the South’s natural resources by gathering statistics on agriculture, minerals, lumber, and commerce for presentation to major commercial bodies and conventions nationwide.
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New Orleans
Southern Commercial Congress
Washington
National Conservation Congress
Lettman
Tour
Gia
G. Dawe
Alabama
Unio
Roosevelt
Congress
South
Reconda
Politics Eliminated From Chickamauga Park Commissioner Post
Washington report says politics will not influence the selection to succeed Gen. A. P. Stewart as Chickamauga Park commissioner. The president will delay appointment until after the election amid broad endorsements for many applicants.
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Washington
Chickamauga Park
A. P. Stewart
Migratory American Drives Growth and Action in Washington
The migratory American is described as swelling the national capital population and driving major projects from the west conquest to western Canada settlement. The text credits Americans with building canals, educating diverse regions, supporting leaders, and seeking opportunities in Washington where they can act.
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West
Canada
Bonifaces
Europe
North Pole
Washington
Saloon Visit Sparks Light Exchange in Cleveland Leader Quip
A brief Cleveland Leader quip notes a man entering a saloon to buy a cigar and being told he did not appear as drunk. The exchange highlights social humor and everyday street observations from the paper.
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Cleveland
Animal Sympathy in a Paddock
A writer notes a pony and four sows fed nearby while a willow wren nest with young remains undisturbed in a grassy clump. They wonder if birds communicate and if larger animals show care for the weak, contrasting with human neglect.
Powers Baptized in Jellico Church Before 500
Caleb Powers a Kentuckian who served eight years for the Goebel assassination case was baptized tonight in the Baptist Church at Jellico in front of about 500 people. He explained he chose Jellico because his family roots and marriage were there and nearly every resident signed his petition for clemency under Gov. Willson.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Jellico
Jellicco
Gov. Willson
Breathitt feudist Tom Cockrill killed by train
Breathitt county feudist Tom Cockrill was struck and killed by a train while attempting to cross the tracks. He was involved in long running feuds with the Hargis family and was reportedly intoxicated at the time. Witnesses say the rival feud intensified after Cockrill killed Gargie, and connections to his brother James and Senator Alexander Hargis were noted.
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Breathitt County
Lexington
Tom Cockrill
Margeekrill
Crwehorill
Brattey Jim
Dr PD
Cov
James
Mareum
Cockrill
Wrother
UT Javns
Alex Ard
Elbert Hargis
Hargis
Cockride
Sutpe Hargis
Beach
Cockrids
Margie
Night Riders Burn Cotton in Greene County District
Report of night riders attacking farms in Greene County causing farmers to flee and abandon cotton. They halted travelers on the roads and warned planter Dr. Majer not to sell cotton without protection, pressing for private assurances amid the unrest.
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Vielen
Reichel
Armel
Tim
Wight
Calla
Shuberry & Tennyson
Chem Mott
Peru
Noti
Majer
Eothan
Negro Pupils Strike Over Desegregation Rules In Topeka
White seventh and eighth graders at Lincoln School walk out in Topeka protesting segregation policy. Demonstrators chant for equal access while police and officials face the disruption. A threatening dynamite-filled package was found in the post office, tied to a night rider with Indiana ties.
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Topeka
Amogre
Lincoln School
Board of Elication
Megeors
Wml
Somme Segroes
Padwab
Sunfont Mall
Lawn County
Indiana
Telay
Large Fire Rages in Fond du Lac with 1 Million Loss
Milwaukee advices report a massive blaze in Fond du Lac at 1 30 am causing an estimated $1 000 609 in damages. No injuries are yet reported and authorities are investigating the cause as flames sweep through downtown structures.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Fond du Lac
Wie
Tri State Fair Opens With Governors Attending Memphis
Governors of Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas attended the opening ceremony in Memphis for the Tri State Fair. Speeches by state executives praised the three states and the fair as a symbol of regional cooperation and progress, highlighting ties of friendship and shared heritage among Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. The event featured welcomes from local officials and remarks on the fair's significance to regional growth.
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Memphis
Connesaee
Arkansas
Bend
Pate Association
Mempttis
Gov
Newel
Wesseter
Tennesse
Mississippi A. & M. College
Jackson
Congress Unites Worldwide to Fight Tuberculosis
Delegates from all parts of the world attend the International Tuberculosis Congress in 1900s era venue. Secretary Cortelyou and President Roosevelt address the assembly as experts, philanthropists, and national representatives gather in a formal opening to pledge efforts against the airned disease of consumption.
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Hemenity
Seerytiare
Treasury
Cortelyou
Cortel
Congress
Evers
Hunger Driven Burglary Ends in Tragic Shootout
Lois Lauderback, mother of three, returned home to find her husband Dr Miph Gelumann shot dead after a burglary by Chicage-Penniles. Police wrestled with two assailants as Martha and children witnessed the scene, and the woman fainted upon learning of the death.
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Lois Laulerhach
Telay
Miph Gelumann
Bey
Hold For 12 Cents The Texas Farmers Union Sets Suggested Price
A circular from the Farmers' Union National Committee urged Texas members to hold enttom for 124 cents, seen as the minimum price agreed at the national convention. President Neil is absent from headquarters, with subordinates denying 124 cents is the minimum.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers’ Union National Committee
Texas
Gow
Neil
The
Texas Union
Mrs Eliza Bragg Dead Widow of Gen Braxton Bragg
Eliza Bragg, 83, widow of Maj. Gen. Braxton Bragg of the Confederate Army, died in New Orleans after a brief illness. The death followed a general weakness that began on September 20, the anniversary of Chickamauga victory. Braxton Bragg died in 1870.
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Gen
Braxton Bragg
New Orleans
Elim Bragg
Unprecedented September Cold Wave Hits Texas
A historic cold snap in Dellas Texas brings frost across North and Central Texas. Temperatures sink to 32 40 degrees damaging late corn and cotton and causing thousands of dollars in losses. All cold records for September were broken.
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Dellas
Tex
Texas
Millionaire Heiress Secretly Weds Chauffeur in Atlanta
Miss Sylvia Speer daughter of W. A. Speer and heiress to over 1 million dollars married Russell Thomas her chauffeur in Atlanta at the Congregational Church. Rev Atkinson officiated and the license was procured by W. B. Thomas the groom’s father who offered to act as guardian after learning she was underage.
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Atlanta
Sylvia Speer
W. A. Speer
Russell Thomas
Mr. Atkinson
W. B. Thomas
Misa Speer
Lena Richards
Sumrall
Purvis
Jack Richardson
Lena
Mississippi Race Totals Highlight State Education Survey
The report lists county race and school enrolment statistics from the State Superintendent, noting white to Black ratios in numerous counties and naming Issaquena as the blackest, Lafayetter and Tunica with notable disparities, along with remarks on education funding and school access across Mississippi.
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Laudenmlale
Erry County
Lafayette
Issaquena
Pegroes
Trawanhe
Tunita
Tsanquena
Ito
Tishominger
Lattore
Oharkey
Bolivar
Washington
Coahoaa
Adams
Warren
Quitman
Vazou
Hinds
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Republican Party
Olpey
Citizens’ Alliance
Albert Ia. Minn
William H. Taft
Republcan
Standard Oil
Mr. Hearst
John D. Archbold
Senator Foraker
Archbold
St. Louis
Willam Randolph Hearst
Mr. Foraker
Mr. Archbold
Standard Offman
Senate
Senator Jones
Gen. DuPont
Charles NM. Haskell
Franklin Union
Boston
Blind Tiger Saloon
Jellien, Tenn
Tenmeswe
Anthias Postoifior
Tela
Mack Filla
Democratic Committee
Animal Sympathy
Night Riders
New Rose
Tennessee
Tentiwesee
Ehoalder
Eliza Bragg
Norther
Mississippi News
Old Ladies’ Home Association of
Boards of Supervisors
Montgomery County
Septa
Tuska
Hancock
Oliver County
W.T. Hay
Leland
Industrial Institute and College
Missiesipp
Farmers’ Union
Forrest County
Hattiesburg
Slim, OH
Bradshaw
Charleston
Bureau of Plant Industry
Cited States Department of Sgriculture
Hinds County
Noel
Bad Mortimer
Ovar Winona
Mortimer
Mississippi State Board of Health
Capitol
Greenwood
Gi. Noel
J. N. Powers
North Sod West
E States
Fur
J. G. Hightower
Farmers’ Union of Mississippi Haw
Res
Alto Sete
Parwers
Volon
Mississippi and
West Alabama Fair Association
Wren
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad Company
State Supreme Bench
Vom Watson
Hattienburg
the Business League of
Southern
Eneavor
Greenwom
Hattiesburg Traction Company
Delta
Lula
Montgomery County Farmers’ Union
Kilmichzel
Hallie Sims Eggleston
Carrollton
Heritage
U. D.C
Ned Bowles
Jim Bulison
Mississippi River Western Railroad Company
Meridian
Natches
Meridia
University of Mississippi
Webster County
Annie May Crowell
Peepee
Tippah County
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