Bryan presses toward Rock Island in latest campaign swing
In Yankton and Mitchell South Dakota, William J. Bryan sped toward Rock Island after draughty stops, getting warm welcomes and cowboy yells. He criticized Roosevelt and Taft, urged bank deposit guarantees, campaign finance publicity, and urged removal of lithographs of Bryan in stores. He planned a swift reply to Roosevelt by statement today.
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Yankton
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Tripp
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Walnut Street
Steam Yacht Argonaut Sinks After Collision At Sea
Dover reports the tourist steam yacht Argonaut, with 250 aboard, sank between Dover and Dungeness after a fog collision with the steamer Kingswell. All on board reached shore safely at Dover. rapid transfer from boats prevented panic. Many lost all possessions.
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Dover
Argonaut
London
Lisbon
Dungeness
Kingswell
Selves
Watson responds to Pettigrew charges in signed statement
Thomas E. Watson issues a formal signed reply in Atlanta detailing why Bryan backed Pettigrew to attack him. He accuses Bryan of deals with negro leaders tied to saloon interests in Maine Indiana and Ohio, denounces Bryan’s negro policy, and claims Republican money played no role in his 1904 campaign.
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Atlanta
United States
Pettigrew
Thomas E. Watson
Bryan
Maine
Indiana
Ohio
Watson
Taft Odds Fall in Wall Street Betting Market
New York September 29 reports show Taft odds shifting from 5 to 2 and 3 to 1 as open betting is banned by curb orders. Northwestern state results were not hopeful, while Chanler betting remains strong with about 100000 dollars wagered in Waldorf area offices at 6 to 5.
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New York
Wall Street
Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Waldorf-Astoria
Chanler
Sherman Launches Novel Campaign Tour Through Illinois
Chicago September 29 A novel campaign speech making tour by trolley through Illinois towns began today by James S Sherman Republican vice presidential nominee who left here for Watseka Ill where he delivered an address With Shermans party was Congressman Nicholas Longworth who will also make speeches at various stops.
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Chicago
Illinois
James S. Sherman
Watseka
Ill
Sherman
Nicholas Longworth
Irrigation Congress Opens in Albuquerque with 1500 Attendees
The 16th annual national irrigation congress opened in Albuquerque with about 1,500 delegates present. President Frank Goudy of Denver led the session, delivering welcoming addresses as the meeting began.
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Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
National Irrigation Congress
Frank Goudy
Denver
8-Hour Law Knocked Out by Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court declares unconstitutional the 8-hour railroad telegraphers law. The ruling, issued in Madison on Sept 29, says the act conflicts with the federal Constitution. Other items note Senator Bailey of Texas denying resignation and J B Doolin’s continuation in his post following a Guthrie telegram.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Noted Democrats Guests of Rock Island Today
Distinguished medical scientists from abroad gathered in Washington to open the sixth triennial international congress on tuberculosis. Notable figures from Europe and Asia attended with U S officials and diplomats, including Wu Ting-fang. Dr Koch spoke on Germanys tuberculosis decline and the Koch Stiftung. The Chinese delegate Jee urged more prevention and a China hosting a future congress. Congress adjourned for regional sessions, with Oct 3 next general meeting slated.
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Washington, D. C
New National Museum
Treasury
Corfelyou
United States
Robert Koei
A. Calmette
Paris
Camilo Callaja
Madrid
Wu Ting-fang
China
Jee
Cortelyou
Treasurer of Democratic National Committee Denied Resignation
The treasurer of the Democratic National Committee sought to resign but was denied at Democratic headquarters today, marking a contested leadership moment within the party.
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Democratic National Committee
Democratic
Michigan Republicans Name Slate After Primary Vote
Detroit Sept 29 The Michigan Republican state convention opened with a platform debate and nominations for offices below lieutenant governor. Governor Hughes of New York addressed the gathering as the party pursued its post primary unity. Budapest Sept 29 Police arrest two anarchists on suspicion of planning to assassinate King Alfonso now in Munich. London Sept 29 Sir George Truscott elected lord mayor of London succeeding Sir John Charles Bell.
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Michigan
Hughes
Detroit
New York
Alfonso
Budapest
Munich
Truscott
London
George Truscott
Lonton
John Charles Bell
International congress on tuberculosis session in Washington
The second day of the congress opened with section one focusing on infection pathways and latent infection. Noted authorities from around the world attended, discussing leech phases of tuberculosis as channels of infection and hereditary predisposition.
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Washington
Rota Ne
Penitentiary Doctor Graft Exposed at Sing Sing
New York reports Dr. Robert T. Irvine of Ossining, long a Sing Sing surgeon, resigned after a graft scandal linked him to wealthy prisoners. Governor Hughes had earlier pardoned John W. Wooten, whose release prompted the admission of the hospital scheme. The system offered different bribes for prison access, with prices starting at fifty dollars for hospital freedom and meals, and escalating for “special treatment.”
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New York
Robert T. Irvine
Ossining
Sing Sing
Hughes
John W. Wooten
Walker Luetgen
August Belmont
Wooten
Weisell
Irvine
Cornelius V. Collins
Collins
Bryan asks Lincoln Democrats to remove his lithographs
William J. Bryan urged Lincoln Democrats to take down his lithographs from store and residence windows during Taft's Lincoln visit. The telegram urged courtesy to Taft and noted the pictures sparked intense partisan displays early in the campaign.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Taft
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Iyar
Democrats of
C. W. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Dredge Gladiator Burns at Moorings on Great Lakes
The dredge Gladiator, the largest on the Great Lakes, burned at its moorings. The vessel was valued at $100,000.
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Great Lakes
Bryan Taft and Duke Named Honorary Members
Madison Wis Sept 29 Judge Taft William J Bryan and the duke of Devonshire were elected honorary members of the Farmers National Congress at its annual meeting last night. John M Stahl of Chicago was reelected legislative agent and Levi Morrison of Greenville Pa was chosen a three year board member. Resolutions favor federal improvement of all practical waterways and prohibition of manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
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Madison
Wis
Taft
William J. Bryan
Duke of Devonshire
Farmers’ National Congress
John M. Stahl
Chicago
Levi Morrison
Greenville
Congress
New York Beats Philadelphia In Afternoon Baseball
Baseball scores from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cleveland show New York defeating Philadelphia 6 to 2 in the first game this afternoon. Pittsburg edged St. Louis 7 to 0 in their opener. Cleveland won 5 to 4 over Philadelphia in a morning game.
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New York
Philadelphia
Mathewson
Bresnahan
Needham
McQuillan
Dooin
Jacklitsch
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Camnitz
Gibson
Higginbotham
Bliss
Cleveland
Taft's Voice Weak Again Opens Day in South Dakota
Aberdeen S D September 29 Taft spoke from a station platform to a large crowd. His voice was husky. The itinerary includes meetings at Mellette Redfield Wolsey Mitchell Tripp Yankton Vermillion and a rally tonight at Sioux City Iowa along the day’s schedule.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Aberdeen
S. D
Taft
Mellette
Redfield
Wolsey
Mitchell
Tripp
Yankton
Vermillion
Steamer Humboldt Hits Rocks Near Active Pass
The Humboldt ran aground on rocks off Active Pass early today in Victoria B C. All passengers were evacuated by a fishing steamer and are en route to Seattle. The vessel risked damage as rescue operations proceeded.
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Humboldt
Victoria
B. C
Active Pass
Seattle
Cracksmen Blow State Bank Safe in Ladysmith
Robbers blew the safe at the State bank in Ladysmith Wisconsin early today and escaped with about 3000 dollars. A night policeman was shot in the arm and shots were fired at the Baker hotel to deter residents from leaving.
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Ladysmith
Wis
State Bank
Baker Hotel
Guaranty Faces Opposition at Bankers Convention
At the Denver meeting of the American Bankers Association trust company section the group denounced the guaranty bank deposit plan as economically unsound and revolutionary. They urged against any tax funded or national linkage and backed a protest against such principles. Only John Schuette supported guaranty deposits as a defense against a postal savings bank expansion.
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Denver
Colo
American Bankers
Trust Company
Association
Savings Bank Section
American Bankers’ Association
Postal Savings Bank
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
William J. Bryan
John Schuette
Wisconsin
Jerome to Open Inquiry Over Sale of Article in New York
Attorney Jerome announced he would investigate the facts surrounding the sale to a New York newspaper of the article on political reforms, purportedly written by the late ex president Cleveland.
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Will
Cleveland
New York
Ept. Ek
Jerome
Fremapsien
Cleve
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