Roosevelt Speech Defines Progressive Party's Faith in Public Rule
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt today addressed the National Progressive Party in Chicago outlining a platform as a contract with the people. He attacks old parties as hollow and demands government power checked by the people, insisting on tariff reform and a permanent, nonpartisan tariff commission to study rates, wages, and consumer impact.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
National Progressive Party
Bullets Wound Pasco Attorney in House Dispute
Pasco reports a shooting at Attorney Clark’s home. Montgomery entered seeking clothing, a dispute arose, Clark drove him out with a hammer, Montgomery returned and Clark fired, wounding Montgomery with two bullets. Montgomery surrendered to police after the incident.
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Pasco
Clark
Montgomery
Moose Hope to Win in Kansas Primary
Topeka Kansas voters face a record turnout in the state primary electors for president, congressmen, and one U S senator to be renominated. Governor Stubbs, the Roosevelt candidate for United States senator, predicts Roosevelt ticket will defeat Taft.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
United States
Stubbs
Rooseve
Taft
Roosevelt
T. R. Men Steal Say English Newspapers
London reports prominent newspapers discuss Beveridge speech as temporary chairman of a new US progressive party. Editorials note Roosevelt camp borrowed Lloyd George phrases, with many papers calling it theft of Lloyd George thunder.
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London
Beveridgers
New National Progressive Party
United States
Roosevelt
Lloyd-George
Americans Rescue Party Seeks Refugees Near Casas Grandes
Twenty armed Americans with food and water left Agua Prieta to locate a large group of marooned American refugees near Casas Grandes. The search followed anxious reports as Juarez preparations for evacuation shifted, with General Orézco advising noncompanion evacuees to depart for El Paso.
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el Paso
Texas
Agua Prieta
Casas Grandes
Taft Urges Speedy Canal Toll Legislation
President Taft urged Congress to pass Panama canal toll laws establishing maximum and minimum rates. He warned that delay could postpone the canal's opening and stressed the need for swift action in a special message.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Taft
Congress
Wells Named Treasurer of National Democratic Committee
Trenton Aug 6 Governor Wilson announced Rolla Wells of St Louis chosen as treasurer of the national democratic committee and Charles R Crane of Chicago named vice chairman of the general finance committee.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Rolla Wells
St. Louis
National Democratic Committee
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Looting at Corralitos mines sparks investigation in Chihuahua
Advices say Corralitos mines near Chihuahua were looted and an investigation ordered. Mexican federals captured Casas Grandes. In Havre and other ports the sailors union ended a long strike as workers resumed.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Corralitos
Chihuahua
Casas Grandes
Paris
Havre
Seamens’ Union
Suffragist Convicted in Theatre Fire Attempt
Dublin August 6 Gladys Evans a suffragette was convicted here today of attempting to burn the Theatre Royal on July 19 just before Premier Asquith was scheduled to speak. Sentence was suspended.
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Dublin
Gladys Evans
Theatre Royal
Asquith
Delegates Cheer and March at 532 Minutes Parade
Delegates continue cheers and marching as Colonel shows pleasure at the crowd. The scene features bustling enthusiasm and Machates happiness as supporters express approval during the lengthy demonstration.
Convention Adjourns Early to Tomorrow Morning
The convention adjourned at 3 55 to 11 o'clock tomorrow morning in Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Roosevelt Confession of Faith Draws Roaring Parade
In Chicago on Aug 6 Col Roosevelt appeared at the Progressive convention to deliver his confession of faith and campaign for the presidency. Ten thousand flags waved as delegates climbed chairs, banners paraded the aisles, and crowds roared in support. Jane Addams and Edna May figures were featured as Roosevelt greeted supporters and allies.
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Til
Col
Roosevelt
National Progressive Party
Beveraige
Andrew Spetz
Teddy
Grand Jury
General McDowell
Tennessee
Woodruff
New York
New York State
Vsage
Beveridge
Jane Addams
Hull House
M. F. Ferdinando
Detroit
Michigan
Edna May
Davis
Sheriff Captures Suspect After Long Chase On Alta Street
A sheriff and ex Chief of Police pursued George Kemp, wanted in Union County for bad checks, theft, and a motorcycle theft. After a chase through fences and yards, Kemp surrendered when a revolver was drawn. The recovered motorcycle details remain unclear.
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George Kemp
Taylor
Tom Gurdane
Alta Street
Kemps
Union County
Elgin
Cayuse
Gurdane
Pendleton
Stands Firm for American Control of Canal
Senator Jones of Washington declares in the senate for absolute American control of the Panama Canal, stating the United States owns the isthmus strip by grant from Panama and will build and operate a canal financed by Americans, with the question of how it will be used left to the United States. He argues the canal should be free from foreign domination and used under American sovereignty and rules.
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Panama Canal
Jones
Senate
United States
Panama
Republic of Panama
Republic
Suffragists Call on Col Roosevelt in Chicago Assembly
Chicago Aug. 12 suffragists led by Jane Addams visit Col Roosevelt at the Roosevelts home. Mrs Roosevelt greets callers as delegates press for a final ruling on the negro question while Arkansas progressives do not arrive to press the issue.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Jane Addams
Hull House
Arkansas
Huntington mayor resigns position and bank cashier tied
Huntington Oregon Aug 6 Northey resigns as mayor and cashier of the Bank of Huntington A W Sutherland elected in his place Governor West demands Northey's resignation as cashier saying oath violations and law enforcement failures threaten savings of widows and orphans He vows to ensure no bank is run by a public official aiding crooks
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Orc
Northey
A. W. Sutherland
Salem
Ore
West
Boise
Charles A. Northey
State Bank Commission
Bank of Huntington
Governor West
Bank Commission
Street Car Strike Threat Looms at Midnight in Chicago
Chicago Aug 6 It was stated today chances of street car employees striking at midnight are great The union will hold a meeting then If no compromise on wage demands is reached they threaten to go out immediately
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Chicago
Beef on hoof soars to record price in Chicago
In Chicago on August 6 beef on the hoof hit ten dollars per hundred pounds, a record high. Armour and Smith competed for cattle, driving the price to the new peak as buyers battled for top ateers.
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Chicago
Armour
Smith
SPUR IS BADLY NEEDED IN CITY VISIT DISCUSSED
Commission members visit the city to discuss the spur project amid concerns over current shipping delays. Farmers report ongoing frustration as goods movement remains hindered and local convenience suffers from renewed congestion.
State rail board chief says spur connection not required
Chairman C. B. Aitcheson of the state railroad commission states there is no statutory power to compel OW BR WN or the Northern Pacific to build a spur linking lines to facilitate city shipping. He cites a federal court ruling deeming such a clause unconstitutional and suggests the legislature must amend statutes. likely to be raised at the next session.
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C. B. Aitcheson
State Railroad Commission
Br, & WN
Northern Pacific Railrroads
United States Federal Court
Oregon railroad commission eyes NPOW connection
After a day in town by three Oregon Railroad Commission members Commissioner Miller says a rail line link between the OWRN and the Northern Pacific may be secured. The group discussed a transfer point for cars and wood shipments with officials, noting past delays and farmer demand for a spur connection. The commission plans to pursue the matter without a local petition and will next hear complaints in Athena on fencing along the NP branch.
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Oregon Railway Commission
Northern Pacific
F. J. Miller
Co. B. Aitcheson
T. K. Campbell
Kamela
Mr. Miller
C. A. Murphy
Branch Hospital
Wallula
Pendleton
Murphy
Byers
Byers Company
Blue Mountains
Miller
Commercial Club
Railroad Commission
Athena
Northern Pacifico
Oregon
Martial Law Reigns In Mexican States
Mexico City August six. The permanent commission of congress ordered suspension of the constitution in states where rebellion was active. This marks a de facto declaration of martial law. In Scranton, Pennsylvania, laborers on a county road struck for three weeks, returned after concessions, then walked out again over a non union foreman.
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Mexico City
Permanent Commission of Congress
Scranton
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