Bliss Testimony Opens Senate Campaign Contributions Hearing
Washington hearings begin as Senate subcommittee probes presidential campaign funds. Cornelius Bliss Jr testifies about his father’s role as treasurer and secretive records while Roosevelt and Taft letters surface. Oil man William Libby testifies on Standard Oil interests tied to past campaigns.
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Sliss
Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr
Clapp
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Bliss
Harry S. New
Party Committee
Republican Committees
1. KR
Taft
Roosevelt
National Committee
Mr. Bliss
White House
Ormedy Mcllarg
William H. Libby
New York
Standard OM Company
Libby
HH. Rogers
Weather Forecast for Rock Island Area Tomorrow
The forecast covers Rock Island Davenport Moline and nearby. Pair tonight and Tuesday expect rising temperatures with a 41 degree reading at 7 am the lowest last night 40 mph wind 4. Precipitation in the last 24 hours none humidity 58 at 7 pm 80 at 7 am river stage 41 with a 3 foot drop in 48 hours. J M Sherier local forecaster. Astronomical events from noon today to noon tomorrow sun sets 5 43 rises 5 57 evening sky Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter morning star Saturn.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Suit Alleging Malice in Bankers Life Receiver Case
Des Moines officers of the Bankers Life association and Bankers' Life company deny concern over a suit in Indianapolis by Charles W. McLaughlin seeking a receiver. They call it a malice-filled retaliation by a former agent now with a rival firm. The company says changes to a fixed premium method were reviewed by lawyers and state officials, and policy holders retain all rights. The instigator was discharged for unreliability and has threatened to pursue action since.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bankers Life Association
Bankers’ Life Company
Indianapolis
Charles W. McLaughlin
Ernest E. Clark
Bankers’ Life
Indiana
United States
Dead man found in marsh near Waukegan
Hunters found a well dressed man about 50 in a marsh near Waukegan. A bank book of the First National Bank of Aurora Kansas and another bank book found in his coat identify him as J. C. Fox. No signs of violence noted. Also reports German aviator Lieutenant Hefer died after maneuvers near Saxony.
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J. C. Fox
Winthrop Harbor
Waukegan
First National Bank
Aurora
Kan
Bureau Junction
Bureau County
Til
Sonnenburg
Germany
Hefer
Saxony
Sleep in tents awaiting shock in Chile panic
In Valparaiso residents spent the night in tents after a quake scare sparked by earthquake predictions. Bands played to reassure crowds as troops patrolled streets and a slight shock was felt at midnight. Earlier, London reported severe Pacific coast quakes recorded by British observatories since last evening.
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Valparaiso
Chile
London
Pacific
Fifty One Dynamiters Probe Moves Forward In Indy
Indianapolis, Sept 30. District Attorney Miller says only sudden illness of many defendants could delay trial as Ortie McManigal is named main support in the government prosecution. The case centers on the dynamiting plot linked to sabotage and anti government actions.
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Ortie McManigal
Indianapolis
Ind
Miller
President Taft stands firm on Mexico policy in 1909
Beverly Mass September 20 The special senate committee report on Mexico and the revolutions of Madero and Orozco will not sway President Taft. He told visitors his position has not changed since he warned that intervention is not impossible. He is not ready to call Congress for an intervention vote and sees conditions improving. Washington September 30 Rebels threaten to sack Hearst estates at Babicora Chihuahua Consul Letcher has notified the Mexican government and filed a request.
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Beverly
Mass
Senate
Mexico
Madero
Orozco
Taft
Mexico City
White House
Congress
Washington
Hearst Estates
Babicora
Chihuahua
Letcher
Riots as Mill Hands Begin 24 Hour Strike in Massachusetts
Violence erupted as Industrial Workers in four Massachusetts cities began a 24 hour strike demonstration against working conditions. Arrests occurred as protesters armed with revolvers knives and hammers clashed with authorities in Boston and surrounding manufacturing towns.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Trial of 51 union leaders on conspiracy charges begins
In Indiana tomorrow a trial opens for 51 present and former union officials charged with conspiring to carry dynamite and nitroglycerin on passenger trains. The defense may use 10 challenges, the prosecution six, as jurors are selected from two 50 member venire sets. Court space is tight with spaces for spectators under 50. Ortie McManigal reports protection for Hearst properties and awaits arrangements with counsel William N. Harding. Senate probes continue as Fall denies intervention while investigations into Ettor and Giovannitti proceed. Demonstrations rage in Massachusetts with a 24 hour strike by the Industrial Workers of the World drawing up to 7,000 workers from Lawrence and surrounding cities. clashes injure several, with arrests for attacks on women, children and workers. Police and state forces maintain order as plans evolve for a mass meeting and potential arrival of General Organizer Haywood.
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Indiana
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Ryan
Hockin
William N. Harding
John W. Kern
Ortie McManigal
Lawrence
Mass
Industrial Workers of the World
Ettor
Giovannitti
Everett Mill
Haywood
Missouri electors pledge on Taft vote plan
Missouri electors signed an agreement to vote for Taft if the state's 18 electoral votes elect him otherwise join with other states to back a third candidate. Governor Hadley said the plan began two months ago and was dropped as not feasible.
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Missouri
Taft
St. Louis
Hadley
Pastor Dies in Crafton Church During Communion
Rev W L H Benton rector of the Nativity Church Crafton aged 75 collapsed while offering the cup in morning service. He chatted with choir members earlier and appeared well. The service halted as he sank to the floor and died minutes later in the church study.
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Pittsburgh
W. L. H. Benton
Crafton
Angelo Ames Benton
Benton
Dix Declines to Drop From Race in Syracuse
Syracuse Democrats faced rumors that Governor Dix would be dropped from renomination before the convention. He sent a message to supporters stating he has no intention of withdrawing for enemies or friends. Leaders seek a solution maintaining party harmony.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Dix
Mail pouch found in Mississippi River near Montpelier Iowa
A United States mail pouch stolen in Davenport last Friday was found wedged at a Mississippi wing dam near Montpelier by farmer Michael Webb. The pouch weighed about 500 pounds in water, had a knife cut slit, and contained Davenport postoffice mail stamped 6:30 Friday evening destined for points east. The thieves likely emptied valuables then tossed the bag into the river from the Rock Island bridge.
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United States Mail
Davenport
Rock Island
Mississippi River
Montpelier
Iowa
Michael Webb
Andalusia
Wing Dam
Webb
Joseph Morris
Davenport Postoffice
Points East
Chicago
Rock Island Bridge
Jury selection in Ettor Giovannitti Caruso murder case
Jurors at Essex county court house heard the trial of Joseph J Ettor, Arturo Giovannitti and Joseph Caruso connected with the alleged murder of Anna Lopizzo during the January textile strike. Empaneling the jury may take two or three days.
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Essex County Court Louse
Joseph J. Ettor
Arturo Giovannitti
Joseph Caruso
Anna Lopizzo
Deneen Plans 22 Meetings Today
Chicago, Sept. 30 Governor Deneen and the Republican ticket opened a speaking tour of the northern tier counties. Twenty two meetings were scheduled for today and tonight with two night meetings planned elsewhere. accompanying Deneen were Lieutenant Governor Oglesby Secretary of State Doyle Attorney General Stead Auditor McCullough Andrew Russell candidate for state treasurer B F P Chipperfield and William E Mason candidate for congressman at large.
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Chicago
Deneen
Rock Island
Moline
Oglesby
Doyle
Stead
McCullough
Andrew Russel
Chipperfield
William E Mason
Mobilization of Bulgarian Army Declared
Sofia reports the government proclaimed mobilization of the Bulgarian army amid alarming news of Turkish troop concentrations near Adrianople. Athens notes Turkey is readying plans to counter Balkan hostilities. Belgrade signs general mobilization orders for Serbia as the skupshtina to meet. London assesses the Near East as serious yet cautiously optimistic.
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Sofia
Adrianople
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Balkans
Belgrade
Skupshtina
London
Seek repeal of Mobile fraternal bill urged at meeting
Chicago September 30 delegates from 65 fraternal orders discussed obtaining repeal of the Mobile fraternal bill enacted in more than 16 states. Des Moines strike report notes 500 union teamsters walking off the job.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Iowa
Roosevelt Attacks Ticket Leaders in Debate Key Roundup
In Chattanooga Governor Roosevelt targets Governor Marshall of Indiana as a Taggart machine representative and accuses Wilson of moral posture over New York nominating dynamics. He also attacks Governor Hooper and Senator Sanders of Tennessee amid the gubernatorial scene.
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Chattanooga
Marshall
Indiana
Taggart
Roosevelt
Wilson
New York
Hooper
Sanders
Tennessee
Four Die in Sleep in Farm Home Near Quincy
Quincy Illinois reports detail a quadruple murder at the Charles Pfanschmidt farm. Victims Mr and Mrs Pfanschmidt Blanche Pfanschmidt 20 and Miss Emma Kaempen a school teacher all killed while sleeping and later the home burned to cover the crime. Bloodhounds and tracks point to a lone, unknown slayer. rob bery motive is uncertain.
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Quincy
Ill
Adams County
Charles Planschmidt
Quincy, II
Charles Pfanschmidt
Villisca
Iowa
Monmouth
Pfanschmidt
Pfanschmidts
Miss Kaempen
Blanche Pfanschmidt
Hunter Suffers Foot Injury During Rabbit Hunt
Joe Stanton of a local transfer company shot himself in the right foot with a .22 rifle while creeping through a barb wire fence during a rabbit hunt. The bullet hit near the big toe, the injury is painful but not serious, and he will likely be unable to work for about a week. President Taft's Beverly trip ends a month of travel as he starts a busy week back in the capital.
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Joe Stanton
Rock Island
Stanton
Taft
Beverly
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TOFUN
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Ormesby McHarg
Hoosevelt
Republican National Fund
Pomerene
State Department
Hearst
el Paso
Fall
Smith
Lynn
Haverhill
Senator la Follette
Maniac Slayer
Axman
Hunter
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