Behind Third Party Move Threads Through Political Split
The piece details a divide within party ranks over a third party bid, with delegates from multiple counties torn between backing the regular nominees or a separate progressive ticket. Key figures named include Dixon, Snyder, Lasdon, Hay, Sco, and Richards as tensions rise over primaries and possible convention strategies.
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Tacorga
Dixon
Ter Ane
Dan Lasdon
Lasdon
Pro
Thomas
N. S. Richards
J. A. Johnson
A. P
W. Dilling
Faig Hay
Paul Sco
Gove Weed
Dan Landon Coe
Woman Robber Duo Hold Up Man Near His Home
Thomas Teverell of 1114 Washington Street was robbed at 1 am by two Black suspects, a man with a gun forcing his ribs and a woman taking $180 from his pockets in a near home street incident.
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Thomas Teverell
Washington St
Teverell
Stubbs Wins in Topeka Senate Race
Latest returns indicate Gene Stubbs has defeated a rival for the Temeea senatorship. Stubbs claimed early a margin across about one third of the counties and later revenue data increased his lead. Western counties reported slowly as results mounted, signaling a possible progressive sweep in the state.
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Ualted Presse
Topeka
Tucc
Gene Stubbs
Temea
Stubbs
Train derailment near Boston kills three and injures six
A New York New Haven and Hartford Railway derailment near Boston results in three deaths two trainmen and one passenger and six or more injuries including severe cases. The engine toppled from the tracks and the baggage car followed in the crash.
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United Press
Boston
Aug
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway
Biehl Opposes Sale of Wablake Irrigation Property
A. J. Biehl who is indicted with the late W. E. De Larm on promoting wild-eyed corporations will oppose the confirmation of the sale of the Wablake Irrigation property. Referee in Bankruptcy John P. Hoyt allowed the sale. Biehl was in Seattle recently and opposed the terms as too small.
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A. J. Biehl
W. E. de Larm
Wablake
John P. Hoyt
Biehl
Seattle
Johnson's Progressive Vice Presidential Ticket Emerges
The Progressive party forms a national committee led by Len M. Dixon with Col. Theodore Roosevelt and Gov. Hiram Johnson at its center. Franklin Fort and Oscar K. Davis named in leadership roles. Jane Addams and Elizabeth Dabney eyed for a women quota. Johnson plans California trip as potential resignation looms. Roosevelt criticizes old party tactics and pledges a pragmatic platform.
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Mye
Col. Theodore
Hiram W. Man
New Progressive Party
Banking House
Frank A. Man
Fiemmon
Leni M. Dixon
Montana
Isevelt
Progressive National Committee
Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Oscar K. Davis
Jane Addams
Hullhouse
Chicago
Elizabeth Dabney
California
New York
Atlanta
Portland
San Francingo
Johnson
Millionaire Lyle’s Will Leaves Nurse Widow His Fortune
The will of John S. Lyle, a New York merchant, bequeaths a ten million dollar fortune to his widow, a former hospital nurse, after his recent death. The couple had been married for two years.
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John S. Lyle
New York
Lyle
Rockefeller Millions Fight Police and Underworld Alliance
New York reports say John D. Rockefeller Jr. funds and supports a campaign against police corruption and vice in the wake of the Rosenthal murder. District Attorney Whitman asserts the Rockefeller efforts target disorderly houses and white slavery, with evidence linking graft to protection payments.
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New York
Aug
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York Police
Metropoe
Herman Rosenthal
New Metropole Hotel
Rockefellers
Rosenthal
Whitman
Young Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Tnch
Chas. Becker
Cabinet Meeting Deliberates Tariff Veto and Budget
A special cabinet meeting was held at noon with President Taft expected to outline to his official family his messages vetoing tariff bills and to decide whether to reject the budget bill if the Commerce court appropriation is omitted.
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United Press
Hincr
Taft
Commerce Court
Motorcycle crash after doe jumps onto road
Mr and Mrs W H Williston were riding a motorcycle on Rainieray between Holly Street and Graham Avenue when a doe darted into the path causing the riders to overturn. Both suffered ankle sprains.
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W. H. Williston
S&s
Rainieray
Holly St
Graham Ay
Occasional Rain Overnight With Mild Winds
Occasional rain is forecast tonight and Friday with moderate southwest winds. The noon temperature is 69 degrees.
Woodrow Wilson Rally Planned by Local Club
The Woodrow Wilson club will host a rally Friday evening at Good Eats cafeteria with speeches by prominent Democrats and Republicans. All supporters of the New Jersey governor are invited to attend and business of importance will be transacted.
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Woodrow Wilson Club
Good Eats
New Jersey
Mosquito Causes Accident in Oakland Car Crash
Walter Corder sustained severe bruises along with his wife and brother when a mosquito lodged in his eye while driving in Oakland California. A damaged telegraph pole and wrecked machine contributed to the crash.
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Oakland
Cal
Walter Corder
Corder
Unload a Million on Knute Olsen at Alki Point
Knute Olsen, Norwegian founder of Seattle’s Alki Point history, built a fortune from land bought at $1.25 an acre, renting kindly and never raising rents. He watched Seattle grow from frontier hamlet to a booming city, the “New York of the Northwest.”
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Fred L. Boalt
Krute Olsen
Blake County
California
Alki Point
Shasta Limited
Capt. Folger
Elliott Bay
Olsen
Alky Point
New York
Alki
Maynard
Indiana
Seattle
Northwest
Squire
Knute Run
Seattie
Knute Olsen
Man Slays Two Sisters in Insane Rampage at Trinity River
Two sisters Elbea Gould 16 and Kate Gould 13 were killed near Douglas City California. Suspect Geo Lorenz 30 chased into hills with Winchester and automatic pistol after being rejected by the elder sister. Inquest begun near the crime scene as passes scour the countryside for the reputed pioneer family member.
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United Press
Weaverville
Cal
Elbea Gould
Kate Gould
Trinity River
Douglas City
Geo. Lorenz
Lorenz
San Francisco
Wm. Lorenz
Kate
Pioneer
Peace Talks Opened Between Zapata and Provisional General
In Mexico City Aug 8 reports state Gen Zapata has opened negotiations with Provisional General Maranjo of Morelos and would surrender if terms are favorable. President Madero says peace terms were offered to Gen Orozco and his acceptance is expected.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Zapata
Maranjo
Morelos
Madero
Orozco
Teamster Dies Claiming Paralysis Then Receives Sobering Draught
In Los Angeles a teamster rushed into a drug store declaring he was dying from paralysis. He was given a sobering draught and advised to avoid strong drink on hot days.
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Los Angeles
Statesman clash over stance and sidesteppers
A political exchange reveals tension within the party as one critic rejects standpatters while another cautions against too many evasive members who avoid clear positions. The dialogue highlights internal divisions and strategic alignments among leaders.
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Second Statesman
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