Insurgent Poindexter Defeats Burke In Washington Primary
In Washington the insurgent faction led by Miles Poindexter won a sweeping victory in the direct primary for U S senator over Judge Thomas Burke. William S Humphrey appears set for renomination defeat while several congressional districts likely go to insurgents. Former Senator John J Wilson withdrew in Burke’s favor at Taft’s request. Burke had administration support, but labor and anti Japanese charges hurt him.
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Seattle
Washington
Miles Poindexter
Little Band of Insurgents
Thomas Burke
United States
William S. Humphrey
Poindexter
John JL. Wilson
Joint meeting plan proposed for veterans in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri industrial commissioner J A Runyan advocates a joint October 1911 gathering of Union and Confederate army veterans in the city. He says previous attempts failed but hopes for success after consulting local veterans who favor the idea to hold both reunions simultaneously here.
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Kansas City
Missouri
J. A. Bunyan
Commercial Club
Runyan
Gov Carroll to Face Trial in Des Moines Case
Des Moines Iowa Gov B N Carroll is indicted for criminal libel. John Downie former chairman of the state board of control will be tried on the date set Monday September 19 after a conference of attorneys in the case The governor was indicted July 20 The Republican campaign opens in town on the 20th and Carroll has canceled several speaking dates It is expected the trial will last three weeks
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. N. Carroll
John Downie
State Board of Control
Railroads Form National Boycott Against Illinois Manufacturers
Railroads across the country plan retaliation in the form of a business boycott of all members of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. Eastern and Western line executives plus several high ranking financiers discussed the attack the association has launched against railroads in the interstate commerce commission freight rate inquiry.
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New York
N. Y
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Weighers Accused of Large Savings Reveal in Court
In New York, government weighers at city docks earning 4 a day allegedly deposited 1500 to 2000 a month in saving banks. The U S circuit court trial of three weighers prompts a general grand jury inquiry into the scheme.
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New York
N. Y
United States Circuit Court
Defeat For Senator Hale In Maine Senate Fight
Augusta Maine Democracy claim victory as Charlee Johnson of Waterville appears set to win the Democratic senate seat to succeed Eugene Hale. Democrats hold a 386 margin on joint ballot.
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Augusta
Maine
Charlee ¥. Johnson
Waterville
Eugene Hale
Eight Packers Indicted in Chicago Bond Details
Judge Landis set bonds at 300000 dollars for eight beef barons led by J Ogden Armour listed among those indicted on seven counts for monopolizing the fresh meat trade. Armour Meeker Morris Heyman Swift and Swift posted 30000 each. others pledged bonds as their appearances averted arrest. Francis Fowler ill. Louis Swift and Thomas Conners expected to post bonds upon return from Europe.
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Chicago
Illinois
Landis
United States
J. Ogden Armour
Arthur Meeker
Edward H. Morris
Louis H. Heyman
Edward F. Swift
Charles H. Swift
Joseph O’sullivan
United States District Court
Francis A. Fowler
Arthur F. Evans
Louis F. Swift
Thomas J. Conners
Europe
Democrats Triumph in Maine Governor and Legislature
Early returns show Democrat Frederick M. Plaisted winning the Maine governor race by a decisive margin. Three of four Republican congressional districts flip to Democrats and the legislature may elect a Democrat to succeed U S Senator Hale, signaling a sweeping party victory unseen in 30 years.
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Portland
Maine
Frederick M. Plaisted
Augusta
United States
Hale
Blaine
Reed
Editors to Meet in St Louis for Democratic Press Meet
Arrangements for the Democratic Press association meeting in St Louis are complete. The convention opens at the Southern hotel at 10 AM with five minute editor talks, and the evening session at 8 PM includes a banquet and addresses by President Simmons, Joseph B Shannon, ex-Gov Dockery, and Rep Champ Clark.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Democratic Press Association
Southern
Simmons
Joseph B. Shannon
State Committee
A. M. Dockery
Champ Clark
What Automobiles Cost Texas
Washington reports Texas bankers estimate the total value of all automobiles in the state at 45 million dollars. They say annual depreciation on these vehicles runs to 15 million dollars, a sum larger than four times the state’s annual fire loss.
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Washington
D. C
Texas
W. L. Douglas
America
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Suit to Stop Bootlegging Filed in Oklahoma City
Fred S. Caldwell the state prohibition law enforcement attorney filed a suit in the superior court seeking an injunction against railway companies express companies draymen and others delivering intoxicating liquors to persons holding internal revenue licenses for selling liquor in violation of state law.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Fred S. Caldwell
Internal Revenue
Insurgent Fowler Backed for Senate Seat in New Jersey
Incomplete returns show Congressman Fowler of New Jersey's Fifth district endorsed by the people for the United States senate to succeed Senator Kean.
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Trenton
N. J
Fowler
People of
New Jersey
United States Senate
Kean
Taft Eyes U S Canada Reciprocity Talks
President Taft plans active negotiations with Canada on reciprocity beginning in October, signaling a shift toward closer trade ties between the United States and Canada.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
United States
Canada
Alfalfa Harvest Drenched by Six Inches of Kansas Rain
Six inches of rain hits Chase County alfalfa during harvest, hurting seed crops and delaying cutting. Farmers with standing hay report overripe crops sprouting and sprouted hay cannot be thrashed, while those cut and stacked face sprouting from moisture.
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Chase County
West Chicago Conductor Recovers After Kidney Ailment
C N W conductor George Hahn of Arbor Ave West Chicago Illinois describes a wreck and a year of kidney illness that left him unable to work. After taking Deans Kidney Pills his health improved and he now reports excellent health. For sale by all dealers 65 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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George Hahn
Arbor Ave
West Chicago
Ill
Dean
Will of A J Harch probate near Atchison
Probate grants for A J Harch estate valued around 1.5 million. The will leaves the homestead and sums to Mary Elizabeth, Mrs Edward Pearson Ripley, a brother, Atchison library, Midland College chair, and minor bequests. Remainder goes to Frank E Harch and Mrs Mabel Clare Shedd in equal shares. Frank named executor. Inventory to follow under inheritance tax law.
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A. J. Harch
Atchison
Mary Elizabeth
Edward Pearson Ripley
Atchison Public Library
Midland College
Frank E. Harch
Mabel Clare Shedd
Bensonhurst
Long Island
Frank Harch
Doctor Says Eil Had Jagged Cut After Night Fall
A dispute arises over a medical remark regarding Eil after a fall last night. One speaker claims the doctor said Eil was drunk, while another asserts the doctor stated only a jagged cut.
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Eil
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Cure and Reward
A classic like advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 reward for any failure to cure. Sold by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Olathe Plans New Opera House With Community Stock
Olathe will construct a $35,000 opera house funded by town residents through a stock company. The 56 by 150 foot reinforced concrete building at the square’s northeast corner will house a theater, storage rooms, and a public hall with buff brick and terra cotta trim.
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Olathe
Tourist Questions Volcanic Eruption Claim
In the regional joke, a tourist challenges Loca about a volcano's activity. a guide explains hotel managers sustain a yearly fire during the season, highlighting local hospitality practices and skeptical inquiry.
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Meggendorfer
Holton Forms Local National Guard Company
Holton organizes a National Guard company with 108 young men signing up. DeVere Rafter is named captain, Elmer Saunder first lieutenant, and Clyde J. Thompson second lieutenant. Rafter served in the Philippines with the Twentieth Kansas, Saunders with the Twenty-second Kansas, and Thompson is a military school graduate.
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Holton
K. N. G. Company
National Guards
DeVere Rafter
Elmer Saunder
Clyde J. Thompson
Rafter
Philippines
Kansas
Saunders
Thompson
South Lawrence Christian church in Wichita plans new edifice
Plans are well under way for a new church building at the corner of Lincoln Street and Lawrence Avenue in Wichita. The project will cost about $30,000 as the congregation, a newer religious group, seeks a larger place as it has grown rapidly and needs more space than the current building.
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South Lawrence Christian Church
Wichita
Lincoln Street
Lawrence Avenue
Scott City Building Up Fast
Scott City enjoys brisk prosperity this season with over 45 residences completed and many more in progress of construction.
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Scott City
Memorial to Twentieth Kansas Company H members planned
A marble monument to the memory of Co. H of the Twentieth Kansas who died in the Philippines will be erected in Oak Hill cemetery, Lawrence, by the surviving members of the company. Co. H was recruited in Lawrence and plans have been completed after years of work.
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Co. H
Kansas
Philippines
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lawrence
Company H
Gift supports Wichita Friends University endowment
At the Lawrence Friends meeting a $25,000 gift was announced for the Wichita Friends University endowment. The donation was contributed by E. E. Kessing of Leavenworth to strengthen the school’s permanent fund.
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Friends’ Meeting
Lawrence
Friends’ University At
Wichita
E. E. Kessing
Leavenworth
Ottawa census shows 2271 school children
City Superintendent A. L. Bell reports 2271 school age residents in Ottawa up 91 from last year. girls total 1212 and boys 1069.
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A. L. Bell
Ottawa
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