Roosevelt Speech in Kansas Attacked as Piratical by Opponents
Governor Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic VP nominee, spoke in Kansas at the Croatian national convention accusing rival platforms of piracy and praising honest debate, urging voters to support the Democratic platform. He called out Progressive tactics and argued for fair election laws to let Kansans choose their candidates.
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Ball Player Dies After Patched Ball Injury in Chicago
Chicago Sept 16 Herman Hilgendorf a semi professional club member died today after being struck on the head by a patched ball during a game suffering a fractured skull authorities said.
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Weather Forecast for Rock Island Area
Cloudy and cooler tonight. Tuesday high around 68 and low near 63. Tam 63. Wind 9 mph at 7 am. Precipitation 0.38 in last 48 hours. Humidity 87% at 7 pm and 82% at 7 am. Stage of water 7.8 up 0.5 ft. Astronomical notes include sunset 6:07 and sunrise 5:43 with visible stars Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter in evening and Saturn in morning.
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Aviator Howard W. Gill Dies in Chicago Race Crash
Chicago telegram reports Howard W. Gill of Baltimore was killed when his Wright M biplane collided with George Mestach’s monoplane during a race at Cicero airfield. Mestach, who was knocked unconscious, recovered and described the midair collision as he tried to avoid Gill’s plane. darkness contributed to the accident.
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Snead kills man who ran away with his spouse
Amarillo Texas Sept 18 J B Snead shot and killed Al G Boyce Jr who eloped with Snead's wife to Canada last fall Boyce a business district passerby was slain as Snead a bearded man shot him with a sawed off shotgun loaded with buckshot He surrendered but made no statement and was held for the grand jury
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Peace terms arranged by Italians and Turks
Paris on September 16 reports that terms of peace between Italy and Turkey are practically set, with the main remaining issue a proposed loan to Turkey. The arrangement follows earlier negotiations and signals a nearing conclusion to the treaty framework.
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Draft lottery favors American league clubs in major league allotment
Cincinnati Sept. 16 Luck in the draw in drafts of major league players from minor league clubs fell to the American league at today's session of the national baseball commission. The league received 20 of 32 drafted players from Class AA and Class A. The St Louis Americans led with six selections, the Chicago Nationals five. At the start, $524000 lay with the secretary to cover draft payments, the Nationals holding about $73054.
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Suit Hearing On Harvester Monopoly Case Opens
In Chicago on September 16, testimony began in the government suit to dissolve the International Harvester Company for alleged violations. Clarence S. Funk, general manager, produces books and other records as the trial proceeds.
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Wilson Delayed by Rules of Rail
Governor Wilson is irritated as railroad rules prevent attaching his private car to fast trains. He spends the day traveling by train en route to Chicago. Wilson moves on to Sioux City for an interstate fair speech while Mrs Harriman plans east clubs with Luncheon in Illinois.
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Craft links lives on Lake Michigan capsizes with crew adrift
A cutter carrying 24 apprentice seamen and an officer from the Great Lakes training station capsized on Lake Michigan near Lake Bluff. Those able to swim managed to reach shore as others were swept away by a strong undertow during the perilous passage. Rescue efforts and search operations followed the incident with crews determined to locate missing sailors. The accident underscores dangers faced by naval trainees during offshore training missions.
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International Harvester Antitrust Trial Opens
An antitrust case began before Special Examiner Taylor accusing five large agricultural implement makers of monopolizing about 90 percent of trade. Clarence Funk testified on district divisions, price policies, and the shared Chicago head offices. Separate items note Iowa and Wisconsin political events and a Lake Michigan drowning tragedy with several rescued, many missing and five confirmed dead.
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Last of Rosenthal gunmen arraigned in Brooklyn
Harry Horowitz known as Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louie Rosenweig, the last gunmen indicted for Gam Wer Rosenthal’s murder, were arraigned in New York today but the hearing was postponed until Wednesday after arrests late Saturday in Brooklyn.
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Elector Case Is Ordered Closed
Denver September 16 The federal circuit court of appeals affirmed Judge Sanborn that equity cannot enjoin a state election officer from printing an election ballot The decision remands to the district court with directions to dismiss the suit The ruling closes the Kansas presidential electors case and upholds the state official’s statutory duty
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Haywood Arrested in Boston Conspiracy Case
William D. Haywood of Denver, I W W organizer, was arrested on a Essex county grand jury conspiracy indictment tied to the Lawrence textile strike. He posted $1,000 bond and pleaded not guilty, with trial date to be set. He spoke to a 15,000‑strong Boston crowd urging a New England strike as leaders face murder charges in Lawrence.
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Negus Hero in Lake Michigan Rescue Effort
Five identified dead and seven believed drowned after a cutter was blown over on Lake Michigan near Lake Bluff. Today three more bodies, including Chief Gunner's Mate Negus, were recovered, bringing known fatalities to eight. Three members remain missing as investigators concluded the boating accident. Negus died after rescuing two recruits and aiding others who swam ashore or were saved.
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Parks Leads in Colorado Governor Nomination Fight
Unofficial county returns from Colorado show C. Parks ahead of P. B. Stewart for governor by 1,727 votes, securing the regular party nomination. State Chairman J. F. McDonald reports gains for Ben Griffith as the progressive attorney general candidate and predicts regulars to win remaining statewide races.
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Cannoneer Lives Lost in New York Hurricane Tragedy
Syracuse, Sept 16. The hurricane swept central New York killing four people and injuring others. Mr and Mrs O H Madison of Syracuse vanished after going canoing on the river last evening and no trace has been found of them. It is feared they were drowned amid the storm and rising waters.
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Wisconsin drops charges against Lierz siblings in Kogge case
Eau Claire Wisconsin September 16 The Wisconsin case against Clarence Leslie and Elmyra Lierz was dismissed in circuit court on motion by the district attorney The dismissal cites missing principal witnesses John Rogich who is abroad and John Hesee a professional detective The district attorney notes defective evidence would likely sway a jury The case stems from an alleged attempt to kill John Kogge in July 1906 Hattie Dietz wife of John Dietz and the Dietz children are mentioned in connection with the case
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U S Sailors Fired On In Nicaragua During Independence Celebration
U S sailors from the gunboat Tacoma were fired upon in Bluefields Nicaragua during an anti American demonstration for Central American independence. Lt Lowell led 110 marines to quell the mob and keep Americans safe as the streets were patrolled through the night. Meanwhile French college girls isolated for 40 days near Granada were to be rescued by American forces at Minister Weitzel request. Orozco reports flee into Texas as US troops pursue fugitives after the Ojinaga action.
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Emperor Yoshihito Receives Knox in Farewell Audience
Tokio Sept 16 Emperor Yoshihito received Secretary Knox in a farewell audience. Knox will go tonight to Maonoyama to visit the grave of the late emperor. He will return to Tokio Thursday and sail for home Saturday.
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La Follette Dictates Wisconsin Platform
Platform conventions of several parties with nominees chosen at the recent primary will meet in Madison tomorrow. Republicans are said to endorse neither Taft nor Roosevelt. La Follette is expected to be present in influence though not to participate. The income tax tops the Democrats agenda. Socialist and Prohibitionist conventions are largely formal, having adopted platforms.
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Defalcation Alleged If Rate Readjustment Delayed
Des Moines reports that the Modern Woodmen of America claims a potential defalcation of a billion dollars if courts restrain a rate readjustment. The society filed an answer in injunction proceedings to block the new rates. The case is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow.
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Nomination of Lewis Pleasing to Mr Taft
President Taft learned with pleasure today of the selection by Ohio Republicans of Thomas Lewis former United Mine Workers president as the party candidate for secretary of state An entire Ohio state ticket was formed by regular Republicans Telegrams of congratulation to the president poured in from King Gouge of England the president of Cuba and presidents of several Central American republics.
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Emperor Leads German Fleet Review at Sea Maneuvers
In Helleoland on September 16 the German imperial fleet consisting of 22 battleships six large and 11 auxiliary cruisers plus smaller craft was reviewed by the emperor. After the review the emperor accompanied the fleet to sea as it began maneuvers.
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