Monnett claims he was given Governor Haskell’s name
Columbus reports Frank S. Monnett former Ohio attorney general says he received Haskell’s name from Charles B. Squire and cannot exonerate or condemn him amid bribery charges involving Standard Oil. Bryan arrives in Columbus and addresses crowds after six speeches across towns seeking Democratic support. Roosevelt’s reply to Bryan’s letter demands investigation into Haskell’s alleged Standard Oil ties and Monnett’s conduct, with Bryan defending the Democratic platform and campaign integrity.
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Turret Explosion Kills Gun Crews Aboard Latouche Treville
In Toulon France during a gunnery drill on the armored cruiser Latouche Treville a 7.6 inch turret exploded wrecking the after turret. Thirteen crew members were killed and several injured. The incident mirrors a previous blast on the Couronne and will prompt a thorough inquiry. The Latouche Treville carries 370 men.
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Couronne
Les Saline d'Hyeres
C B Marshall to preside at county flag raising
County Chairman C. J. Smith announced C. B. Marshall will preside at the first democratic flag raising in front of The Argus office Saturday evening. A program of speeches will follow the flag raising with speakers including county democratic committee members. Newport R I Sept 238 The cruiser Yankee ran aground on Spindle Rock in thick fog early today.
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C. J. Smith
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Yankee
Roosevelt urges hard hitting campaign style after Oyster Bay return
President Roosevelt lands in Washington and tells cabinet officers he wants more hard hitting in the campaign. He and most of his cabinet greet him at Union Station, with praise for his morning attacks on Foraker and Haskell and a vow to press the political battle in coming weeks.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Union Station
Foraker
Haskell
Meyer
Unclear Cabinet Reactions to President’s Remarks
Fragmentary report notes the president expressing satisfaction over a blow delivered and suggests cabinet members expect further action soon. Wording implies a political or military context with threats of additional shots, though details and names are missing due to damaged text.
Cuban Assault on American Charge Affaires in Havana
In Havana on September 23 J Cornell Tarler, chargé d affaires of the American legation in Minister Morgan's absence, was assaulted by a group of Cubans in a restaurant. The attack was unprovoked and several Cubans are believed to be involved. the assailants fled the scene.
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J. Cornell Tarler
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Morgan
Thaw Attorney Dies Suddenly in Babylon
New York dispatch reports attorney Russell Peabody, notable for defending Harry K. Thaw in the Stanford White case, died suddenly at Babylon today of pneumonia. He had been a leading figure in the Thaw defense.
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New York
Odd Fellows Parade Draws Four Thousand in Denver March Review
Four thousand members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and its Rebekahs auxiliary paraded the principal streets of Denver today under perfect weather conditions.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
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Rain Falls in Central States Bring Relief and Cold
Rain broke the central states drought with showers from St Louis to St Paul and heavy falls at Springfield Missouri and Decatur Illinois. Forecasters warned of a Pacific coast disturbance bringing more rain and a sharp temperature drop with possible frost by week’s end. Cadillac tallied over a million dollars in damage as wildfires were checked by today’s downpour.
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Illinois Liquor Dealers Convention Targets Dry Territory Beers
Enemies scored as Illinois liquor dealers meet in East St. Louis where the Anti-Saloon League and others denounce breweries selling beer in dry areas. Plans to press favorable legislation, repeal blue laws, and curb saloon numbers are discussed. controversy over Sunday openings and reformers’ funding is noted.
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Rap Reform
St. Louis
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M. J. McCarthy
Ligier Dealers’ Protective Association of
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Arthur Burray Farwell
Chicago
John J. Healy
Cook County
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Trickett
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Roosevelt Your Guide to the Abate Liquor Reform Debates
Roosevelt plans to sustain the debate while Illinois liquor license reforms aim to shield saloonkeepers from blackmailers and reformers seeking revenue. Nominations for officers include President Earnest Kunde of Chicago, with vice presidents Rud Van Achen of Peoria and A D Huesing of Rock Island, Treasurer Thomas Murry of Springfield, and Secretary M J McCarthy of Chicago, plus delegates Fred Rothe Henry Mainurm and John A Cervenke of Chicago.
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Earnest Kunde
Chicago
Rud van Achen
Peoria
A. D. Huesing
Rock Island
Thomas Murry
Springfield
M. J. McCarthy
Fred Rothe
Henry Mainurm
John A. Cervenke
Taft's Indiana visit amid Ade rally and Bryan critique
President prepares a lengthy reply to Bryan's telegram as Taft begins a three city tour. George Ade hosts a Brook farm rally with a unique barbecue and short Taft speech. Taft's Cincinnati addresses critique Bryan's record and future policy, urging farmers to consider experience over rhetoric.
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National League of Republican
Gompers Ordered to Answer Queries in Contempt Case
Washington judges rule that President Gompers must answer questions in the contempt proceedings against AFL officials. The District of Columbia supreme court deemed the questions relevant, though objections may be raised. Alton B. Parker urged for labor, Daniel Davenport for the prosecution, and testimony continued before Commissioner Harper. If objections arise, counsel may contest interrogatories.
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Alton B. Parker
New York
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Clabaugh
Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Parker
Davenport
Fog Causes Collision and Bridge Collapse on B&O Line
Foggy conditions near Perryville Maryland trigger a head on collision on the Southwestern Traction line between Philadelphia and Chester injuring about 50 workers aboard a Balti more Locomotive Co car. Separately the eastern span of the B and O bridge over the Susquehanna collapses under an eastbound freight, with the watchman seriously hurt but no other casualties reported.
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Southwestern , Traction Company
Chester
Baltimore Locomotive Company
Wilmington
Del
Baltimore & Ohio
Susquehanna River
Perryville
Changes plea to guilty Eberhardt sentenced to 30 years
Hackensack New Jersey September 23 August Eberhardt on trial for the murder of his aunt Mrs Ottilie Eberhardt today changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to thirty years in prison The case involved the murder of his aunt in Hackensack New Jersey with the court proceeding concluding the trial phase
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Hackensack
N. J
Ottilie Eberhardt
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