Garfield Acknowledges Progressive Backlash in Ohio Fight
In Columbus James R. Garfield reflects on the progressives defeat at a late convention. He notes strong Ohio sentiment for governorship but says the people lacked a direct voice under the system. Bosses seized control as delegates bent toward Garfield, signaling a broader conflict between people and party leaders.
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James R. Garfield
Columbus
Tory
Aldrichs
Privigare
Garfield
Ohio
London and Lincolnshire crime notes in August reports
The body found in Dr H H Cypetes Islington home is identified as a middle aged woman by Dr Pepper the leading London toxicologist. The name Belle Elmore Crippen is linked to the Crippen murder case. In Genkyo Misanaga a Japanese man in Cole is accused of murdering Mrs Catherine Wilson and hiding her body in a coal bin.
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London
HH. Cypetes
Tilldrop Crescent
Islington
Dr. Pepper
Belle Elmore Crippen
Dr. Crippen
Denil
Cole
Genkyo Misanaga
Catherine Wilson
Wilson
Rancher Dies After Fire Dilution in Coyote Hole
J C Jamieson a rancher near Wellington Washington crawled into a coyote hole to drive off animals. He lit a fuse causing fumes that overwhelmed him. He was not found for hours and died before help arrived. The coyote reportedly escaped.
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United Prep
Wellington
Wash
J. C. Jamieson
Here
Jamieson
Poindexter Favored Son As Burke Hears The Insurgent
United Press reports a large Birch Bay crowd welcomed Miles Poindexter as a favored son while Judge Thomas Burke spoke to locals. Poindexter urged insurgent aims and drew cheers, with Burke replying vigorously. Poindexter scheduled for further appearances in Bellingham and Whatcom County events.
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United Press
Helalangham
Miles Poindexter
Whatcom County
Thomas Burke
Birch Bay
Chautauqua Association
Burke
Poindexter
Spokane
Seattle
United States
Mystery of death of Mayor Boveman solved
Roanoke Va August 6 detectives concluded Mayor A H Boveman of Ridgeway lit a dynamite fuse with his cigar for life insurance benefits. The July 24 explosion was not an enemy bombing but a deliberate act tied to his heavy debts discovered by investigators.
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Roanoke
A. H. Boveman
Ridgeway
Bovseman
Insurgent Hope Affects Campaigns In District Report
A Thursday report notes insurgency pressures influence candidates in the district with calls for continued support for incumbents. Voters confront mixed signals as party figures weigh re election prospects amid unrest.
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Fabric
Pilot Takes Blame for Wreck Near Juneau
The Princess May wreck left no injuries among passengers or crew. Pilot Richardson admitted responsibility for the collision but offered no explanation. The steamer hit a reef while on the course at 12 knots, leaving the hull high and dry. Georgia brought survivors to port, and Beatrice is scheduled to transport passengers south.
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Juneau
Georgia
Richardson
Beatrice
Laurier Injured in Train Collision During Canada Tour
Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada was slightly hurt with cuts to hands and face when a train crash near Pease Saskatoon injures the fireman who was killed. The party was en route to Battleford and returned to Moose Jaw. Laurier’s injuries are not expected to halt his tour.
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Winnipeg
Pease
Saskatchewan
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Battleford
Moose Jaw
Seattle Women Shun Fight Over Alice Longworth Cigar Debate
Washington state women resist anti cigaret push focusing on Alice Roosevelt Longworth. W C T U leaders urge enforcing laws, not public shaming of Longworth, arguing statewide smoking rises and law revisions complicate enforcement. A responder notes labeling Longworth as a symbol is inappropriate.
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Seattle
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Washington State
Allee
Margaret B. Platt
Platt
Senator Curtin Denies McMurray Contracts Interest
Sen Curtin of Kansas testified before the congressional investigating committee that he never was interested in the J C McMurray Indian contracts and denied any involvement in related bribery charges. He said he knew McMurray and Sen Gore and had never met Jacob L Hannon, and recalled a White House visit with Taft in April.
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Muskogefr
Okla
Charles Curtin
Kansas
Congressional Investigating Committee
Gore
J. C. McMurray
McMurray
Curtis
Committee On Indian Affairs
Senator Gore
Jacob L. Hannon
Taft
Sherman
White House
Seattle restraining order blocks district until Monday hearing
Judge Gilliam issued a sweeping temporary restraining order restricting Mayor Gill city council and Chief Wappenstein from aiding the district and its property owners and occupants from allowing disorderly use. Deputy sheriffs Malone and Simpson serve the involved parties as the order remains in effect until Monday when a petition for a permanent injunction is heard.
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Gilliam
Seattle
Malone
Simpson
Gill
Wappenstein
Wilson speaks to small crowd about Aldrich and politics
John L. Wilson addressed 78 attendees in Junction Hall Ballard, including 16 candidates and 2 reporters. He attacked Roosevelt over credit for conservation, praised Cleveland, debated tariffs, and recounted a story with Nelson Aldrich. The North Side Republican Club sponsored the meeting and thanked him.
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John L. Wilsom
Junction Hall
Ballard
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Republican Party
Poindexter
Cannon
Congress
Ican
Pinchot
Aldrich
Nelson Aldrich
John
Senate
New England
Washington
North Side Republican Club
Rochester girl completes cross continent auto dare in flight
Miss Blanche Stuart Scott of Rochester, a Vassar student, arrived in San Diego after driving an auto across the continent and then ascended with E. M. Roehrig in a Farman biplane. They were aloft several minutes and flew a mile and a quarter.
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United Press
San Diego
Blanche Stuart Scott
Rochester
N. Y
Vassar
E. M. Roehrig
Farman
Roehrig
Fair Tonight and Sunday Winds Light
A concise forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Sunday with light westerly winds.
Poindexter Dominates Insurgent Rally at Grand Opera House
A packed Grand Opera House meeting signals strong insurgent support for Poindexter in the Washington race. Attendees deride old guard figures, denounce party machines, and pledge to vote for Poindexter as a clear break from patronage politics.
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Braggart
Grand Opera House
Poindexter
Tacoma
United States Senate
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