Bryan's Topeka Speech Pushes Bank Deposit Guaranty
William J. Bryan spoke in Topeka on a national bank deposit guaranty. He argued deposits need state and federal protection, citing Oklahoma's law and evidence of hiding funds during panics. He also noted Republican opposition and highlighted public interest in secure deposits.
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Topeka
Kan
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Kansas City
Garfield Park
Knights of Pythias
Fraternity
New State
Oklahoma
Kansas
Commonwealth
United States
Revolt Grips Persian Regions as Parliament Demand Grows
In western and southern Persia revolutionaries seize Kerman and other areas. Tribes in Persian Kurdistan rally under constitutionalists demanding immediate parliament. Government forces suffer heavy losses. governors flee and residences are looted after a bloody battle.
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Teheran
Persia
Persian Kurdistan
Heaviest Rain Strikes Fayetteville and Flood Devastates South
Across North Carolina and Georgia flood conditions worsen with Fayetteville nearly submerged and 3000 homeless. In Trinidad Colorado the heaviest rainfall cuts off rail service and 11 lives are reported lost at Folsom. Augusta flood damages foundations and a central grammar school collapses as temperatures plummet toward frost point.
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Folsom
Fayetteville
N. C
Cape Fear River
Idamages
Augusta
Central Grammar School
National Biscuit
Port Royal Bridge
Georgia
Carolinas
Trickett Kansas Reformer Guilty of Grafting
C W Trickett assistant attorney general of Kansas was found guilty by a jury of accepting illegal fees. The case ties to a bootlegging arrest and a $250 payoff that led to Trickett’s release and later payment by the court. Papers in the Hurlburt case reportedly disappeared from the courthouse.
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Kansas City
Kan
C. W. Trickett
State of
Kansas
Hurlburt
Trickett
Former Davenport girl sues for divorce blames hired sleuths
In a Boston divorce action named against Arthur W. Godfrey, his wife accuses hired detectives of staging smear stories. The wife recalls a happy start that soured after anonymous letters and a man ordering her to leave Davenport and Trenton, with allegations of further indignities.
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Davenport
Boston
Mass
Arthur W.godfrey
Richard Carle
John H. McCarthy
Arthur
Trenton
Iowa
LincolnDouglas debate reenacted at Freeport ceremony
Ten thousand people attended a reenactment of the 60 year old Lincoln Douglas debate in Freeport Alabama during homecoming week. Senator Dolliver spoke on the emancipation question and the Douglas doctrine that slavery could be allowed or excluded by local police rules. Colonel W T Davidson defended Douglas, arguing histories have undervalued his career and that Douglas faced long denial until now.
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Freeport
Senator Dolliver
Iowa
Lowden
Oregon
W. T. Davidson
Dolliver
Lincoln
United States
Douglas
Supreme Court
Colonel Davidson
Lysts
Stephen A. Douglas
Fort determined to use militia to cow Atlantic City
Tribute recalls Robert R. Hitt and his role as congressman and reporter. The piece notes militia threats amid a heated 1850s political campaign, referring to Lowden’s tribute and Hitt’s shorthand report for Lincoln. The historical reflection emphasizes Hitt as an authority on a pivotal event.
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Atlantic City
R. R. Hitt
Robert R. Hitt
Lowden
House of Representatives
Congreman Hitt
Lincoln
Fort asserts authority to enforce Atlantic City laws
Governor Fort stands by his proclamation and signals support from legislature leaders if a special session is called. Atlantic City prepares for a potential Sunday liquor ban as business leaders assess the impact and politics of the standoff.
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Atlantic City
Governor Fort
Atlantic County
Chairman Mack Seeks Harmony in Democratic Ranks
New York Aug 28 Chairman Mack of the national committee met with Charles Murphy of Tammany Hall and Senator McCarren of Brooklyn to ease party tensions. He said the country looks “rosy” for Democrats and warned Pennsylvania may stay Republican while Indiana seems likely Democratic. He declined firm Maine predictions.
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New York
New York State
Mack
National Committee
Charles F. Muphy
Tammany Hell
McCarren
Brooklyn
Tammany
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Maine
French Soldier as a Blackmailer
In Bordeaux a court martial heard Camile Marquet of the military ambulance corps accused of blackmailing President Roosevelt. He allegedly demanded $2000 for services during the election and threatened a scandal against his family if unpaid. The court, noting his good character, sentenced him to six days’ imprisonment as a first offender.
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Bordeaux
Camille Marquet
Roosevelt
Marquet
Insurance Commissioners Elect Officers at Detroit Meeting
The 29th annual session of the national convention of insurance commissioners concluded in Detroit. Colorado Springs will host next year’s gathering. Officers elected include President B. F. Crouse Baltimore Vice President F. W. Potter Springfield Min Secretary J. J. Brinkerhoff Springfield Executive committee E. E. Rittenhouse Denver Otto Kelsey Albany J A Hartigan St Paul Joseph Button Richmond. C H Bond of the Treasury spoke on classification of fidelity and surety risks on bonds of government officials.
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Detroit
Surn
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Colorado Springs
B. F. Crouse
Baltimore
F. W. Potter
Springfield
Min
J. J. Brinkerhoff
E. E. Rittenhouse
Denver
Otto Kelsey
Albany
T. H. McDonald
Hartford
Conn
J. A. Hartigan
St. Paul
Minn
Joseph Button
Richmond
C. H. Bond
United States Treasury Department
Deceived State Examiners Close Athens Bank
Athens State and Savings Bank shut its doors after state officials alleged a deliberate scheme to deceive the banking department since the March 10 examination. President J. E. Weiss and cashier H. G. Lewis led the institution with 7000 in deposits as of August 24. Wright defeats Alexander to face Larned in the all comers national tennis final.
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Athens
Mich
Athens State and Savings Bank
J. E. Weiss
H. G. Lewis
Zimmerman
State Banking Department
Athens Bank
Wright
Larned
Newport
Beals
F. B. Alexander
Boston Manager Removed and Sage Estate Reported
Boston announces manager McGuire of the American league club is removed and former catcher Fred Lake takes over. New York reports Russell Sage’s estate valued at 64,153,800 dollars as the transfer tax order to the state is signed.
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Boston
McGuire
Fred Lake
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Roberts
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