Presidents Bryan Taft Attend Deep Waterways Meeting in Chicago
In Chicago on Oct 7 the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees Bryan and Taft arrived for a lakes to gulf deep waterways convention. Taft spoke at the auditorium. Bryan planned to address the gathering tomorrow. The event draws around 45,000 visitors with tours, a Coliseum reception, and an extensive auto city tour planned for delegates and guests.
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Waterways Convention
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United States
William H. Taft
William J. Bryan
William F. Saunders
St. Louis
Coliseum
Association of Commerce
Walter D. Moody
John Temple Graves
America
F. C. Nunemacher
Board of Trade of
Louisville
Moody
Edwin S. Conway
War clouds loom over Servia and Austria in diary of a campaign
A long dispatch from various European fronts details speeches by Democratic figures amid warnings against Republican policies, calls for prosperity through tariff reform, and pledges to protect depositors. Reports from Russia and the Balkans describe robberies, treaties, and rising tensions as Crete and Bosnia stir regional moves toward union or annexation.
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Belgrade
Selsing
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Constantinople
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Wright Wins Goal Pays 100000 For Rights
Wilbur Wright, after a world record with a passenger, flies 1 hour 4 minutes 26 seconds in Le Mans fulfilling a contract with Lezare Weiller. The syndicate pays 100000 dollars for patent rights in France and colonies and orders 50 Wright model aircraft from a French maker.
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Wilbur Wright
Wright
Lezare Weiller
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M. Weiller
Mother of ex governor Yates dies at 86
Mrs Cathrine Yates widow of War Governor Richard Yates died suddenly at 86 in Jacksonville after a long illness. Born Cathrine Geers in Lexington Kentucky, she married Richard Yates on July 9 1839. Her son ex governor Richard Yates hurried from Springfield to her bedside and arrived 30 minutes after her death.
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Catherine Yates
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Catherine Geers
Lexington
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Our Savior
Monmouth Egg Toss at Evangelist Prompts arrests
In Monmouth Illinois a visiting evangelist William Thompson faced disruption as eggs were hurled at him after a lecture titled Priests Women Confessional or Why Priests Should Wed. Earlier an alleged kidnapping attempt sparked police protection and multiple arrests. Mack of the Democratic National Committee also appeared in Chicago reporting no nervous collapse and continuing duties.
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William Thompson
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Mack
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt avoids stump Taft will stay on road
Washington reports Roosevelt told Senator Hemenway he would not tour the country to back Taft. He said he had many requests but would not go on the stump. Hitchcock announced Taft would stay on the stump until campaign end, with next tour dates undecided. In Springfield a riot hearing, Abraham Raymer mob case, featured a courtroom clash as attorney Cummins faced Loper over gunshots, Judge Creighton warning to behave like a lawyer. Arguments in the case to finish next morning.
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Roosevelt
Hemenway
Taft
Chicago
Hitchcock
Springfield
Abraham Raymer
Harry T. Loper
Sumnel H. Cummins
Cummins
Loper
Creighton
Bryan Defends Dems While Attacking Republicans in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids on October 7, William J. Bryan declares the success of the Democratic Party essential for permanent prosperity. He recalls being called a demagogue years ago and says opponents buried him but he remains alive and vindicated. He criticizes Republicans with fervor.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
William J. Bryan
Longworth Speech Sparks Dynasty Debate At Rally
Chicago observers report Congressman Longworth’s remarks at a Friday rally stirred a dynasty controversy. Affidavits from Rock Island and Augustana College indicate he urged Taft for eight years, then Roosevelt, then Sherman, with only the modest claim treated as a joke. Campaign aides seek to quell misinterpretation and arrange further affidavits and countermeasures from GOP leaders.
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Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Taft
New York
Sunny Jim
James 8. Sherman
Rock Island
Mr. Longworth
Chicago
E. E. Ryden
Moline Dispatch
Congressman McKinney
White House
Roy Sears
Rock Island Argus
Augustana College
Sherman
C. O. Bengston
Simpson
the Argusay
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Sucetasort
McKinney
Congressman Longworth
Crop Report Shows Strong Yields Across Grains
Washington on October 7 reports crop conditions for October 1 with corn at 77.5 percent good, spring wheat quality 88.1 percent and production about 233.09 million bushels, yield 13.2 bushels per acre. Combined spring and winter wheat output near 659.03 million bushels, quality 89.4 percent. Oats quality 81.3 percent with 789.161 million bushels produced and 24.9 bushels per acre.
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Department of Agriculture
Watterson Sees Longworth Break as Roosevelt Motive
Louisville Oct 7 Represent a tive Nicholas Longworth confirms Henry Watterson s claim that Roosevelt seeks a dynastic White House. Watterson says two Taft terms followed by two for Teddy would let Roosevelt rule for life, with power built by the big stick and party strength. The piece stresses the election as a test of people against organized money and the ballot as peaceful change.
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Roosevelt
White House
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Taft
Teddy
Nick Longworth
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