California Women Insurgents Sweep California Primary
San Francisco reports Hiram Johnson, progressive Republican and insurgent, led a sweeping victory in the first direct California primary. Johnson's gubernatorial lead is clear with about seventy thousand votes to Curry forty three thousand and Anderson twenty five thousand. The insurgent wave signals a breakdown of machine control led by Alden Anderson, formerly backed by the Southern Pacific. Democrats nominated Theodore Bell for governor, forcing Republicans to confront how to respond to a machine-free ticket.
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Hiram Johnson
California
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Curry
Anderson
Congress
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Theodore Bell
Bell
Roosevelt declines to comment on insurgent victory in California
Oyster Bay Aug 17 Roosevelt read a dispatch recounting the insurgent victory in California and chose not to offer any comment for publication. He did not issue further remarks on the developing political event.
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Roosevelt
California
Opponents pledge help for Johnson's gubernatorial bid
San Francisco August 17 Republican nominee Hiram Johnson received congratulations from opponents who pledged to assist his election. Governor Gillette, not a candidate, wired he is ready to campaign the state to help make the election sure. Me serve also wired he would help.
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Hiram Johnson
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Gillette
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National Negro Business League Convention Opens in New York
The 11th annual meeting of the National Negro Business League gathers hundreds of influential African American leaders at Palm Garden and Grand Central Palace. Dr. Booker T. Washington presides with speakers including Col. Roosevelt and Oswald Garrison Villard. A reception, banquet, and steamer excursion are planned as delegates report growing success in Black banks and industrial firms, especially in the South.
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Washington
Col. Roosevelt
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New York Fivening Post
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Greater New York
Grand Central Palace
League
South
Charles Banks
Mound Bayou
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Forest Fires Threaten Medford Mills and Forest Reserve
Forest fires burning a few miles south of Medford Oregon are being fought by about fifty men. The blaze has caused about ten thousand dollars in damage, mostly to private milling property, and two mills have been consumed. The fire began Saturday from a camp fire with assistance from government forest reserve crews.
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Brady Opposes Ballinger Conserve Policy at West Meet
Boise dispatch says Governor Brady leaves for Salt Lake to attend the western governors conservation conference and with Senator Borah to the St Paul congress. He favors conservation but opposes the present administration's system, arguing western reserves slow growth and urging eastern backing for a liberal shift.
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Brady
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Senator Borah
St. Paul
Veniremen in Browne bribery case report approaches
Chicago on August 17 reports that the sixth 100 Man venire summoned in the Lee O'Neill Browne bribery case connected to Senator Simmer's election said many veniremen were approached. Six admitted efforts to influence them. Judge Kersten calls for an investigation as state attorney Wayman plans a grand jury probe.
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Lee O'Neill Brown
Chicago
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Simmers
Kersten
Browne
Wayman
President Montt of Chili Is Dead
Bremen August 17 President Montt of Chili died yesterday of heart failure from the excitement of witnessing the attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor. He was elected in 1906 for a five year term and was very popular. His wife was with him at his death. Santiago de Chill August 17 Chill mourns the president as Vice President Hernandes acts temporarily president until a special election can be held.
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Gaynor
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South America
Santiago de Chill
Mayor Gaynor Nears Recovery After Shooting
Hoboken August 17 reports say Mayor Gaynor will likely live after being shot aboard a steamer. He ate solid food, slept well, and has no fever. Surgeons plan possible operation to remove a bullet if his condition permits, to prevent poisoning. Authorities anticipate arraignment if he survives and recoveries proceed.
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Gaynor
New Jersey
Chief Johnson testifies before congress on Chickasaw dealings
Sulphur Oklahoma August 17 Chief Johnson of the Chickasaw tribe testifies before the congressional investigating committee admitting former Senator Burton of Kansas was employed as attorney for the tribe. After Burton's election his brother Z T Burton was employed.
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Congressional Investigating Committee
Burton
Kansas
Z. T. Burton
Inside view of heaven and our antics
A concise reflection suggesting heaven may feel dull, contrasted with an inside view of human antics and life's mundane or playful moments. The piece frames curiosity about afterlife perception through everyday behavior and hidden perspectives.
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Heaven
Bryan Suffers Loss in Democratic Governor Nomination
Lincoln Aug 17 Mayor Cashman of Omaha defeated Governor Shallenberger for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in a primary seen as protest against Bryan’s county option stance. Republicans named Aldrich for governor and Burkett backed in Senate races while Hitchcock won over Metcalf. The result boosts rural hopes against city majorities.
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Omaha
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William Hayward
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Congress
Hooper Nominated for Tennessee Governor by Republicans
Captain Benjamin W. Hooper of Newport Cooke county was nominated for governor of Tennessee by the Republican state convention. Alfred A. Taylor, brother of Senator Robert L. Taylor, was the only other candidate. the nomination was made unanimous after the first ballot. The platform calls for no backward step in prohibition laws and limits on districts while endorsing President Taft's administration.
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Tennessee
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Tenn
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United States
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Taft
Free telegrams barred under new federal law
New York, Aug. 17. A new federal law bans issuing franks for telegram transmission to anyone except officials, agents and employees and their families of common carriers and a few other classes. All complimentary and other prepaid franks will be void today and canceled on presentation. Western Union and Postal companies are affected. Prominent individuals including several congressmen reportedly lose telegraph ranks.
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Western Union
Spaniard Crosses Channel to London in Blériot Flight
London reports John Moissant, a Spaniard, landed at Tillmanstone after crossing the channel from Paris in a Blériot monoplane with a mechanic aboard. He fought cold upper air, was assisted from the machine, left Callas at dawn, and aims to fly to London about 60 miles away later the same day.
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Tillmanstone
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Latham
Moissant
Two Miners Federation May Combine Forces
Indianapolis August 17 a conference that may foreshadow the affiliation of the United Mine Workers with the Western Federation of Miners is in progress. AFL President Gompers and Mine Workers President Moyer with other leaders met this morning and Gompers said an agreement may be reached by night. President Lewis did not participate, suggesting he is not opposed to affiliation.
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United Mine Workers
Western Federation of Miners
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Moyer
Lewis
Denomination opens sectional convention in Bloomington
Bloomington Illinois August 17 Opening sermons by Rev P Brand of Pittsburg Pa general vice president of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the Central West marked the start of a sectional convention here today. Sessions will run daily through next Tuesday evening.
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P. Brand
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German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the Central West
Judge Hartman to Lead Anti Division Campaign in Umatilla Split
Pendleton resident Judge George A. Hartman has agreed to manage the anti Orchard county campaign against the Milton plan to carve Umatilla county. He meets with Col J H Raley and the anti division committee to coordinate publicity and raise funds, arguing the division would be unjust to residents.
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J. H. Raley
Antidivision Committee
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Orchard County
Taft and Sherman Discuss Roosevelt Defeat in New York
Beverly, Aug 17. President Taft and Vice President Sherman conferred with party leaders today. They reportedly discussed the New York state central committee action that made Sherman temporary chairman and Roosevelt defeated for the same post, with Taft seeking harmony.
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Taft
Sherman
New York State Central Committee
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Fletcher Maddox Heads to Seattle for Taft Campaign K
Fletcher Maddox solicitor for the bureau of internal revenue departs Helena for Seattle after meeting political leaders. He plans to gather facts for Taft as administration forces split in Washington and the primary campaigns proceed.
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Mont
Fletcher Maddox
Bureau of Internal Revenue
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Seattle
Washington
Taft
Vera Prosser Eyes Emotional Insanity Plea
Libby Montana August 17 The Vera Prosser murder trial opened with a rancher jury. Senator Long defense attorney signaled an emotional insanity plea as the accused woman, near breakdown, remains in court after shooting her husband.
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Mont
Vera Prosser
Senator Long
Insurance may not be collected on Monon president death
Insurance men doubt a $106,000 accident policy carried by Monon Railway President Rawn will be paid after his death by gunshot at his summer home. The widow has not filed a claim and does not want a renewed inquiry into the case.
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Chicago
Rawn
Monon Railway
Sheriff Shot in Gunfight with Bandits at Hot Springs Jail
In Hot Springs Arkansas today a posse pursued three horse thieves after a shootout in the jail yard. Sheriff Haught was shot in the abdomen but remained conscious briefly and killed one attacker before losing consciousness.
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Ark
Haught
Bears aplenty in Blue Mountains area
Reports from the Blue Mountains and surrounding regions indicate a notable increase in bear activity this season. Observers note numerous black and brown bears from the state line to John Day, with multiple sightings, tracks, and several bears killed by hunters including a cub and its mother.
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Postal Increase At Major Post Offices July Rise
Washington reports July gross postal receipts at 50 large post offices rose by 199,466 dollars, a 2.74 percent gain from a year earlier. New York led with a 77,437 dollar increase about 6.52 percent, San Francisco up 18,123 dollars or 7.30 percent, while Seattle fell by 15,437 dollars or 17.7 percent among the decreases.
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Roosevelt Invited to Northwest Round-Up Show
George Hartman named special envoy to invite Theodore Roosevelt to attend Pendleton’s fall Round-Up. Hartman will meet Roosevelt in Denver to deliver the invitation, hoping the ex-president will join the wild west event and shooting exhibition. Expert marksmen from Union Metallic Cartridge and Taylor Hardware plan demonstrations, with amateur trap shooting and a gun club forming. Will Jamieson notes rising regional interest and expects strong turnout and western spectacle.
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Oregon
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Auto Tits Bruin Collides With Bear Near LaGrange
A motor car carrying Edward L. Hopkins and Joan Fassett of New York and Marian Gordon of Philadelphia along with Mrs. Hopkins was ditched on the Bangor LaGrange highway after a collision with a black bear. All occupants escaped unhurt.
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Bangor
LaGrange
Edward L. Hopkins
Joan P. Fassett
New York
Marian Gordon
Philadelphia
Niagara Pioneers discuss Ridge Road centennial celebration
The Niagara Pioneers association opened its annual meeting in Niagara Falls New York on August 17. A key topic is plans for a centennial celebration marking the opening of Ridge Road in 1913. The discussion centers on commemorative activities and community involvement.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Pioneers’ Association
Ridge Road
City halts Kaufman Langford fight amid reform push
In New York on August 17 authorities paused the Kaufman Langford bout as part of a broader drive to curb prize fighting. Acting Mayor Mitchell stated he would ban fighting in the city while in office and questioned why $15,000 worth of tickets were sold for what he sees as a prize fight rather than a sparring exhibition.
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America
Mitchell
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