Bryan Confident Record Will Withstand Attacks
Roosevelt will not reply to Bryan's latest letter as secretary Loeb says the president views it as a personal attack. Bryan released his response from Rock Island and asserts his record and opposition to trusts while challenging Taft and Hughes on funding, urging voters to judge the sources of campaign money.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rock Island
Loeb
Nnne
William Jennings Bryan
Sioux City
Associated Press
United States
Ill
Theodore Roosevelt
D.C
Foraker
Haskell
Democratic Party
New town in North burned to ground
Winnipeg Manitoba dispatch reports Michel, a newly built town in the north, wiped out by fire last night. The Fernie source notes the blaze destroyed the settlement, with no immediate details on casualties or causes. Local authorities survey ruins as residents assess losses.
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Winnipeg
Man
Fernie
Michel
Banks reject deposit guaranty and postal savings plan
Denver bankers opened a regular session of the American Bankers Association with strong opposition to a proposed bank deposit guaranty and a postal savings system. Colonel J D Powers, as president, called the guaranty a dangerous fallacy as delegates anticipate debate continuing tomorrow.
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Denver
Colo
American Bankers’ Association
J. D. Powers
Bryan letter questions campaign fund disclosure motives
A letter attributed to William J Bryan argues against publishing names and amounts linked to campaign contributions before an election. It contends secrecy fuels suspicion and urges openness after polls close, claiming it would misrepresent motives of contributors and Republicans and invites scrutiny of predatory interests and official endorsements.
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Republican Party
William J. Bryan
Consumption Discussed by 100 Speakers at Washington
At Washington on September 30 the meeting drew about one hundred speakers across seven sections of the international conference. Topics covered included global consumption trends, economic implications, and policy considerations shaping future trade.
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Washington, Washington
Congress on Tuberculosis Sessions Add Knowledge
Congress sessions featured over 100 speakers and renowned scientists discussing measures that promise progress against tuberculosis. Discussions highlighted methods and results to curb the disease globally.
Merry Del Val May Quit High Office In Papal Secretariat
Rome reports that Cardinal Merry del Val, papal secretary of state, may retire after pressure from American and English prelates led by Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland who opposed his anti modernist policies. Rampolla seen as possible successor signaling conciliatory France stance and restrained Italy policy.
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Avanti
Merry del Val
Vatican
Cardinal Gibbons
I Ireland
Vannutelli
London
Cardinal Rampolla
Rampolla
France
Italy
Committees Named at Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque
Albuquerque N M Sept 30 At today's session of the 16th national irrigation congress committees were appointed by President Gondy A number of addresses of a technical and scientific nature by well known irrigation engineers and agricultural experts were delivered
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Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
National Irrigation Congress
Gondy
Canadian Pacific Machinists Strike Off After 20,000 Walkout
Winnipeg dispatch reports the Canadian Pacific machinists strike involving about 20,000 workers was declared off. Terms of settlement were not announced.
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Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Man
Municipal Heads Meeting in Omaha Promises Record Attendance
The annual convention of the League of American Municipalities opened in Omaha today with a three day session. Attendance is expected to be the largest in the history of the organization.
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American League
Omaha
League of American Municipalities
Cholera Epidemic in Russia Sees Fewer Deaths Daily
In St. Petersburg on September 30, officials report the cholera epidemic is waning with fewer new cases and a decline in daily deaths. The municipal report outlines improved conditions and ongoing containment measures.
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St. Petersburg
Taft Admits Rival’s Greatness for President
Hospitals report 222 new cases, 29 deaths, 137 recoveries in the last 24 hours. New cases and deaths are at their lowest since the epidemic’s peak. The discharge rate is rising as deaths fall, while false reports about hospital care hinder doctors.
Taft Opens Lincoln Campaign with Five Speeches
Judge Taft began the campaign in Wayne Nebraska by entering his opponent Bryan s home state and planning five speeches in Lincoln. He praised Nebraska while framing Bryan as the central target of his remarks during the day’s addresses. Meanwhile Bryan received a warm reception in Muscatine Iowa on the eve of Lincoln stop with cheering crowds and a Battery salute.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Lincoln
Bryan
Nick Longworth Addresses University of Illinois Students
In Champaign Urbana on September 20 Nick Longworth spoke to university students on campaign issues using baseball analogies. He was greeted warmly as the Republican vice presidential nominee alongside James Sherman, nicknamed Sunny Jim, and the pair planned further addresses at West Side park and in Decatur.
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University of Minsis At
Urbana
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James S. Sherman
Sunny Jim
Sherman
Longworth
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Annd
Decatur
October Weather Recalled From 37 Years of Records
October weather data from the local office summarizes past 37 years. Average temperature 53 degrees with variations by year. warmest 62 in 1900, coldest 47 in 1895. Records include highs 00 in 1887 and lows 17 on 25 in 1887. Frosts typically arrive mid October. average first frost October 13. Precipitation averages 2.52 inches with eight days of .01 inches or more. Greatest month precipitation 1.? inches in 1884, 0.35 in 1. Snowfall, wind patterns, and daily conditions noted.
Handel Oratorio Society Elects Officers at Au gustana
The Handel Oratorio chorus of Augustana college elected officers for the year including President Dr. C E Lindberg and Vice President George H Ryden. Margaret Bersell is Secretary with Bert Samuelson as Librarian. Executives are Einar Johansson Olaf Lundgren and Lillie Cervin. Mrs Edla Lund to lead the chorus this year as it plans two performances including Gades Christmas Eve. An oratorio will be sung in the spring with selection pending.
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Augustana College
C. E. Lindberg
George H. Ryden
Margaret Bersell
Bert Samuelson
Einar Johanson
Olaf Lundgren
Lillie Cervin
Edla Lund
Gade
Wolgast Bests Webster in 18th Round Knockout
Milwaukee boxer Wolgast defeated featherweight champion Danny Webster in Los Angeles last night, stopping him in the 18th round of a planned 25. The bout featured a dramatic finish as Webster fell before the crowd. In Seattle, Frederick Innes, a noted bandmaster and musical director, is gravely ill at the Savoy hotel with fever, with Mrs. Innes by his side. River ripples and various vessels are noted as the Ruth and Emily, Helen Blair, Lizzie Gardner, Warnetta, and Emily move along the coast. The river water level stood at 2.20 early morning and 2.40 by noon.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wolgast
Milwaukee
Danny Webster
Pacific Coast
Helen Blair
Ruth
Emily
Lizzie Gardner
Warnetta
Misusing Power of Office Slams Roosevelt Campaign
John W. Kern denounces President Roosevelt's national campaign activity as coercive and anti civil service ideals. He likens it to 1882 New York politics and says officials cannot dictate party choices. Kern, speaking to a large Kalamazoo Academy of Music crowd, calls for rebuke at the polls.
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John W. Kern
Academy of Music
Roosevelt
Arthur
John Folger
New York
Davis Bound Over for Trial in Austin Murder Case
Charles Edward Davis was bound over to the district court on a first degree murder charge for the Sept 2 killing of Dr. Frederick Austin. Bail set at 10000 and posted by two of Davis's brothers. Davis to be held by guard. Mrs. Abbie Rice to be released on nominal bond as a witness.
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Omaha
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Charles Edward Davis
Frederick Austin
Davis
Abbie Rice
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