Hearst Gaining the Ascendancy in New York Democratic Fight
Albany delegates back Hearst for governor and place Hearst’s name before the convention while anti Hearst Democrats shift to Gaynor or Adam. The Albany session runs long amid renewed party tensions as old line Democrats rally to Jerome, promising a hard fight against Hearst.
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Albany
Hearst
Jerome
Gaynor
Adam
Heared
Elate
Pat McCabe
Withhan’ Conners
Erie
Twenty-Three Warners Arrested in Chicago Haze Case
Twenty three sophomores of the Armour Institute of Technology were arrested today in Chicago for hazing 56 freshmen. The incident began Monday night when about 100 sophomores captured the victims, held a carnival in a bar, and forced captives to run naked through the streets.
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Chicago
Armeiur Tuktiuie
Hearst and Jerome Face Possible Governor Race Split
The article notes Hearst and Jerome aim for the governor’s post on either the Democratic or Independent lines. A Hearst nomination could trigger a Jerome bolt, while a Jerome nomination would pin Henret as Independence League candidate, likely creating a three way fight.
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Hearst
Jerome
Henaret
Independence League
Coal mines close as orders cut and trains fail
In Salt Lake City on September 25 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard testimony from P. J. Quealy of Kemmerer Coal Co. Wyoming who said he refused half the coal orders to avoid annual spring mine closures. He denied offering profits to rail purchasing agents. Mark Hopkins, a mining engineer, described closing several small Wyoming mines due to Union Pacific car shortages.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Interstate Commerce Commandonor Prouty
P. J. Quealy
Gener
Kemmerer Coal Company
Wyoming
Prozenta
Mark Hopkins
Union
Minister breaks engagement to wed divorcee in Omaha case
Rev Wilber F Ferguson a Methodist minister from Redlands California canceled his marriage plans to Maud Lackey a Los Angeles divorcee three days before the wedding. A letter received in Lincoln says he refused due to her divorced status and potential objections from University Place Methodist church authorities. Mrs Lackey is prostrated by the news.
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Neb
Wilber FL Peerguson
Redlands
Cal
Maud Lack‘oy
Los Angeles
Lincoln
University Place Methodist Church
Judge Frater Hears Creffield Mitchell Injunction
Seattle September 25 a temporary injunction was granted in the Creffield Mitchell case. Judge Frater ordered to appear in the supreme court October 26 to show why the injunction should not be removed.
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Seattle
Creffield- Mitchell
Frater Ciecked
Hughes and Breck Lead in Gubernatorial Race
The Hughes and Breck boomers stand strong for the gubernatorial nomination as Reed can influence the choice if he supports Hughes. The president backs Hughes, and it is believed he could name the nominee if he declines the hand.
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Choiee
Hurttega
Hughes
Roosevelt can Dictate Choice at Convention Session
The temporary chairman denounced a potential Oppodog Party nominee as Roosevelt’s critics clashed over Hearst and wealth. The session adjourned to tomorrow morning amid attacks on Hearst’s tactics and yellow journalism. A separate report notes Gilbert W. Brasher’s death after being struck by a locomotive near Oakland, California.
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Tomarnin
Hieens
Conton
Saratoga
Republians
Roosevelt
Higgins
Hearst
Maine
Texas
White House
Peralta Stroote
Oakland
Jcal
Gilbert W. Brasher
District Fair Opens with Big Attendance and Events
The district fair enters its second day amid high attendance and a packed program. 2261 paid admissions on the first day, with plans for four special events including a baby show, school pupil processions, and a public wedding in the pavilion. The irrigation convention and a Senate-led discussion on reclamation funds highlighted the afternoon. Band concerts, athletic acts by the De Gavro brothers, and queen voting added to the lively scene. Notable entries include Umatilla County cattle and second crop strawberries from Freewater, signaling strong irrigation-era agricultural displays.
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M. A. Kaaler
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Bertha Alexander
Elale Matlock
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Laura Wyrick
Beewie Hicks
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Tone
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Fay Bartholomew
Maud Sheridan
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Nye
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Linsner
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Hoerford
Bright Hope
Chamson
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C. B. Wade
Wade
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Lingner
John Clark
Freewater
Clark
Boise
Baker City
Cuban Question Again All in the Air
Hevana Sept 25 Taft discouraged over Pavia rejection and calls for terms. Taft met rebels yesterday while Palma opposes new elections and a commission plan. Insurgent Colwell invited to review rebel forces. Col Duboy dies of lung trouble. Newport News Sept 25 warships ordered to Cuba and troops readied. Texas Brooklyn Prairie and Columbia slated for imminent dispatch with Root aboard Panama trip. Washington Sept 25 President requests ships and 1000 more Marines to Cuba.
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Iman
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Duboy
Santiago
Washington
Boyt
Tati
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Demurrer Argued Over City Backwater Damage Case
In the circuit court today the second round of a suit seeks $15,000 in blood damages from the city and W. Brere. Attorneys for the city argued a demurrer while City Attorney John McCourt and Mayor James A. Fee prepare for defendants. Plaintiffs are represented by Mersie Carter Rally and Co. OW Halley. Crowds gathered at the fall pavilion and streets as merchants press their claim.
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W . Brere
Conteel
John McCourt
James A. Fee
White Mersie, Carter & Rally and Co. OW. Halley
Entire Delaware Town Consumed By Fire Amid Devastation
Townsend Delaware September 25 A blaze swept the town destroying a hotel two stores and several residences. The flames left the main street in ashes with most of the town possibly ruined. Fire teams battled the blaze but the rapid spread halted only after extensive damage.
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Stockton
Tracy
Delaware
Townsend
Del
1000 Negroes Arrested in Atlanta Race Turmoil
Reports from Atlanta describe 1000 arrests of Black students at Brownsville and surrounding areas as authorities debate martial law. Sheriff Naime deputizes 250 as troops and equipment requests go to the governor. Killed while escaping and attacks on patrols escalate tensions amid armed civilians and police crackdowns.
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Common Negro Seminary
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Naime
Atlanta Riots Leave Two Officers Dead In South Dallas
Atlanta dispatch reports a violent night as three boats carrying officers were ambushed near a noted black college. Two officers died, a third was fatally wounded, and a fourth was missing. Militia hunted suspects while authorities vow to prosecute lynchers and restore order. Other incidents include a railroad operator killed and a marshal wounded or shot. Governor resists martial law while promising swift action. A separate item notes an attempted assault near Birmingham ending in the assailant’s defeat, and Vienna expects Austrian warships to visit the U.S. in January.
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Ne‘roe
Howell Street
Englewood
Jeffries Announces Retirement Plans in Los Angeles
Jomen J. Jeffries arrived in Los Angeles and stated he has no intention of returning to the ring. He said he would not fight again in any capacity.
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Jeffries
Angeles
Jomen J. Jeffries
Los Angeles
Unclear Fragment from Memphis Chronicle
Fragmentary report notes Ryan and wife arriving in Memphis on September 23. Mentions Mite and Jury, with scattered words about Jehve, Wisb, Lineal, Adler, and a plan involving Bryan traveling to Arkansas and Oklahoma.
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Ryan
Mite
Lineal
Adler
Bryan
Arkanane
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