Bryan Opens First Speaking Tour Amid Large Des Moines Crowd
Des Moines crowds greet William J. Bryan as he arrives and plans a campaign swing in Iowa. He calls upon Governor Cummins, exchanges light banter, and outlines tariff positions while Democratic leaders organize state strategy. Bryan departs for Lincoln to begin seven days of speeches and manager meetings.
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Topeka
Kan
Mothers at Show Burn: Six Children Die in Colfax Fire
In Colfax Washington on August twenty first six small children perished and two older ones were badly burned at the H W Schultz Ranch between Colfax and Palouse while the fathers were harvesting and the mothers attended a show. The two older Schultz daughters tried to rescue the youngsters but suffered severe injuries. four of the dead were Schultz children and two were from W W Fox the brother in law.
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Hughes Wins Endorsement for renomination in New York
In Oyster Bay New York Sherman announces a consensus favoring Governor Hughes to succeed himself as Republican vice president nominee. The announcement ends organized opposition to Hughes. Also noted are Curacao reinforcement movements and a separate Los Angeles auto fatality. Governor Haskell arrives in Chicago to raise funds for the Democratic National Committee.
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Hughes
Socialists' Red Special to Come West
The western itinerary of the socialist red special with Debs and other speakers was announced. The route includes Davenport Iowa on August 31 and Des Moines among others.
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Chicago
Debs
Davenport
Iowa
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Hold Wife and Mother in Shooting Death Case
Des Moines reports arrest of Mrs Morris Stein and her mother in connection with the Londontville Ohio double shooting that killed Morris Stein. The timeline lists Sept dates for travel from Omaha to Duluth via Minneapolis Racine and Des Moines. Victim identified as a Des Moines young man, with police stating motive under investigation.
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Londenville
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Fridlay
Transatlantic Record Cut by Lusitania in Fast Run
New York reports the Cunard turbine liner Lusitania, after a 4 day 15 hour voyage, shaved 3 hours 15 minutes off the westward Atlantic record and set a 24 hour run at an average 25.06 knots before noon Tuesday. The ship previously used the long course to dodge ice and resumed the short route for the season. In Maine a physician from Elizabeth, New Jersey, Rufus D Whitehead, age given, died by suicide in a hotel room, believed due to overwork and temporary insanity.
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Metropolis Plans Wireless Telephone On 700-Foot Tower
New York Aug 21 contracts sign for a wireless telephone service atop the Metropolitan Life Tower in Madison Square This system aims to link New York with Paris with future reach to Philadelphia Boston Montreal Chicago and Havana The 10 kilowatt setup could cover about 1000 miles and even transmit music to approaching ships while avoiding interference with existing wireless telegraph services.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Montreal
Chicago
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Taft Addresses Virginia Republicans on Prosperity and Reform
Hot Springs Virginia August 21 William Howard Taft spoke to thousands of Virginia Republicans on Virginia day. He praised the Republican record since 1893 citing prosperity under Republican governance, defended anti trust enforcement and railway rebates reform, and credited Roosevelt and Congress with labor protections and remedial legislation.
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Fate of Elkins and Interstats in national campaign
A political scene centers on the solid south as a Democratic asset in elections. The text notes the United States Court of Appeals being urged to relocate itself, reflecting debates over party strategy and regional influence in national campaigns.
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Chai of Appeals
Prosecution Up to Attorney Sims in Big Oil Fir
Chicago Aug 21 further action in the case of Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne alleged to have smuggled 80000 dollars worth of art treasures owned by Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston must be taken by District Attorney Sims of Chicago. Sims is on a cruise on Lake Huron. The seized goods were held by Collector Ame and duties plus penalties paid by Chadbourne. If a criminal charge is brought it will allege conspiracy among Gardner Chadbourne and another woman. The statute carries fines up to 14000 or two years in prison or both.
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Jack” Gardner
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Plot to Use Dynamite Sparks Mine Strike Tension
In Birmingham on August 21 deputies bolster the strike field as rumors spread of seeking infantry aid from the governor. Authorities uncover plans to blow up miners quarters and shoot deputies in the escalating conflict.
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Ala
Newsdealers Fight Tariff Resolution Backing Tax Repeal
The National Association of News Dealers, Book Sellers and Stationers passed a resolution urging members to press for repeal of the tariff on wood pulp and related white paper materials. A second resolution condemning price discrimination among magazines at different wholesale rates in various cities also received unanimous approval.
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National Association of New As
Southern Pacific Stock Tops Par for First Time in History
New York Aug 21 stock market moves push Southern Pacific to 101 percent for the first time. Heavy accumulation lifts the railroad issue above par while broader selling trims the price to around 98 percent.
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Wall Street
Southern Pacific
Persian rebel capture of Ain-Ed-Dowleh near Tabriz
A Teheran dispatch reports Ain-Ed- Dowleh who led 120 government troops entering Tabriz has been captured by Persian revolutionists, a development dated August 21 from St. Petersburg.
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Surety for Private Klein in Liberty murder case
Justice Mead and State's Attorney Miller accepted a surety company as bondsmen for Private Klein charged with killing Earl Nelson. The bond is ten thousand dollars. Editors to Go to Seattle as 1909 National Editorial meeting chosen and officers elected. Cuban Peace Soldiers Freed: War Department releases Cuban army of pacification enlisted men tried by court martial for infractions in Cuba. units at Fort Jay New York.
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Earl Nelson
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St. Paul
National Editorial Association
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Brownwood
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Australians Refuse Armament Treaty Landing by Allies
Australians reject a full armed landing by American and Allied forces. The plan to deploy troops on domestic shores is challenged by public opposition and political hesitation, delaying any immediate action. Local leaders urge restraint while defense options are debated.
Roosevelt Receives Welcome From Australia Amid Parade Controversy
A chaotic Sydney welcome for President Roosevelt features regimental anxieties over armed sailors. Officials ban ammunition aboard ships, then permit armed sailors without ammo after talks between Admiral Sperry and the Commonwealth government. A formal reception follows as crowds cheer the fleet arrival.
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Ican
Adm Iluminate
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