Taft orders cavalry to Mexican border amid turmoil
The Taft administration moves two full cavalry regiments to the U S Mexican border as the Madero government weighs asking U S permission to move loyal troops through Texas and New Mexico to confront marauding rebels attacking ranches and stealing cattle. The report notes broader foreign policy tensions and security concerns along the boundary.
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Taft
Madero
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Political Campaign Funds Grow and Ballot Rulings Shape Elections
The Wilson and Marshall campaign fund reaches 175000 after 12000 contributions, with a public list of donors over 100. Kansas federal judge Sanborn rules Roosevelt electors remain on the November ballot. Straus is named Progressive gubernatorial nominee in New York. Ohio Progressive platform condemns bosses, crooked business, and unenforced laws. Garford of Elyman is nominated for Ohio governor.
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Wilson and Marshall
Democratic National Headquarters
New York
Roosevelt
Kansas
Walter H. Sanborn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Oscar S Straus
Commerce and Labor
United States
Turkey
Progressive Party of
New York State
Syracuse
Ohio
Columbus
Arthur JL. Garford
Elymian
Vedrines Wins Gordon-Bennett Cup Across 4124 Mile Course
French aviator Julia Vedrines in a Deperdussin monoplane wins the Gordon Bennett Cup in Chicago after a 70 minute 56.85 second flight for 4124.8 miles across 20 laps. Maurice Prevost finishes second. Andre Frey fails on lap 23 as Vedrines sets speeds near 108 mph on some laps.
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Chicago
Julia Vedrines
Vedrines
Andre Frey
Prevost
Republicans Win in Maine Governor Race and Congress
Portland Maine September 11 partial returns show Republican William T Haines leading Governor Plaisted by a margin similar to two years ago. Four districts indicate three Republicans elected with Asher C Hinds likely reelected in the First district and Republicans holding the Third and Fourth seats while the Democrat McGillicuddy leads in the Second district.
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Portland
Maine
William T. Haines
Plaisted
Bert M. Fernald
Asher C. Hinds
Michael T. O’brien
McGillicuddy
William B. Skelton
Forrest Goodwin
Samuel W. Gould
Frank F. Cuernsey
Charles Mullen
Orders Army in Readiness for Action in Mexico
Washington reports a full United States regular army in readiness following Monday orders. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood declared the forces prepared for presidential orders as officials anticipate intervention in Mexico soon. The Twelfth Cavalry at Presidio, California, may be first to move to the border ahead of possible October congressional action.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Leonard Wood
Twelfth Cavalry
Presitito
Cal
Taft
First Fatality in Strike in Kanawha Coal Field
Charleston report says Artificer George Long of Company B shot and killed a member of an attacking party while on picket duty near Sharon in the Kanawha coal field. The incident marks the first fatality in the strike.
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Charleston
W. Va
George Long
Sharon
Kanawha
Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Praised by New England Women
A series of letters from women across New England claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health during the change of life and other female ailments. Testimonials from Boston to Bethlehem enthuse over relief, recovery, and renewed strength after using the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Boston
Mass
Eor
K Juby
Fifth Street
South
Etta Donovan
Willimantic
Conn
Lydia Bh. Pinkham
Ezra Donovan
Main Street
Willimantic, Conn
J. A. Thompson
Newport
Joan A. Thompson
Newport Center
Vermont
Gladre B. Copps
Bethlehem
N.H
West Shunning Tuberculosis Influx To Southwest
National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges physicians in eastern states to stop sending consumptives in late stages and without funds to the southwestern United States seeking health. It cites 6,000,000 people in the region with tuberculosis and estimates at least 10 percent affected, with 10,000 advanced cases yearly coming west to die and many too poor for basic needs.
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West
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Texas
National Association
Harris Trust Bank Publishes Bonds Safety Booklet
The Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago issues a booklet titled Why Bonds Are Safe Investments for first time bond investors. It explains bond classes and promotes bonds as safe for individuals and institutions. Free copies available on request.
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Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Harris Trust Building
Chicago
Golfer Notches Grand Army Score In Debut
A golfer in his first round of the season shot 61 on the front nine and 65 on the back nine, reporting the round as a Grand Army score.
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Chicago Evening Post
Soda to Brighten China
Advice on restoring faded china using soda. The note urges hard effort and persistence, comparing life to battle and urging resilience rather than quitting.
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China
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Guatemala City
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Gary
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Mich
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Detroit Opera House
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United
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Fulton, Il
Roy Droden
Droden
Jederick
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Indianapolis
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
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St. Louis
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Pocantico Hills
N. Y
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Augusta
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Campaign Photographic Bureau
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