Dig Up Sherman Taft Running Mate Hal Law Breakers Immune
The source recounts a contested 1908 political episode linking Sherman as vice presidential candidate to a land grant scheme in New Mexico. It notes alleged influence by Burke and a timber land deal tied to a land company, with claims of congressional action and possible graft, amid police interference and press reporting.
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Sherman Taft
Hal Law
James S. Sherman
L. Philip
Henry Casson
M Burke
Incorpore
Burke
Memn Board of Territory
Me Borke
Martiett
A. A Kerr
Super of Lands
Giaro
New Mexico
Pathe
Cole
Land Board
Senate
House
Colorado
Sherman
Metrio Lumber
Prince Miguel to wed widow of American millionaire
Tria reports that Prince Miguel of Bragansa will marry Mrs. Chauncey, widow of an American millionaire. A separate claim accuses James Sherman of sharing a World story. Sherman denies making the statement and cites past ties to a New Mexico timber venture. He repudiates any press involvement as untrue.
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Tria
Prince Miguel of
Bragansa
Don Miguel
Chauncey
James Sherman
Burke
the World
New York
New Mexico
Letter from J B Sherman Expresses Thanks
In a courteous note the writer expresses sincere thanks for a favor and signs off with personal regard. The message conveys acknowledgment and appreciation from J B Sherman.
Opening of Spokane to Seattle Rail Line Slated for Portland
Portland on October 26 56 as the probable date for the North Bank road opening to Portland. Plans for a great celebration on that date are under way with James J Hill and senior officials of his system set to attend and deliver speeches.
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Portland
Spokane-Seattle
Hank
James J. Hill
Austem
Ma J C Benson Appointed Yellowstone Park Superintendent
Ma J C Benson, stationed at the Presidio for three years, is named superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, succeeding General Samuel M. Young. The appointment announced in San Francisco on October 14 places Benson in charge of the famed park.
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Ban Francisco
J.C. Benson
Presidio
Yellowstone National Park
Samuel M. Young
Cardinal Fran coin Mathieu passes away in London
French Cardinal Mathieu of France died in London today. The brief notice records his passing and notes his French origin and cardinalate.
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Mathieu Pread
London
Cardinal Francoin Mathieu
France
Laurier Man Campaign Faces Cross-Canada Battle
Polls opened in Vancouver as Liberal Laurier campaign seeks gains coast to coast. Eastern Quebec and Nova Scotia look solid for new west block. Manitoba and Saskatchewan uncertain. BC expected to return two Liberals. Local candidates include W W Th Me tnnes Liberal George H Cowan Conservative Joy Martin independent and W T Kingsley socialist.
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Quebec
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Vancouver
W. W. Th. Me Tnnes
The
Yukon
George H. Cowan
Joy Martin
K. C
W. T Kingsley
Trusted Carrier Robs Mail on Bellingham Staff
A Bellingham mail carrier, Hadly, about 60, was arrested for repeatedly stealing contents of registered letters. Traps set by Patrolman Jessup caught him in the act, admitting guilt and claiming no motive. He has a wife and child in the city and was previously trusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Ey Ham
A. V. Hadiy
Bellingham
Hadly
Jessup
Mead Campaign Tour Highlights GOP Efforts in Olympia
Mead plans statewide tour through Cheney Medical Lake Pullman Pomeroy Walla Walla and Ellensburg, with a Wednesday address at Moran Prairie near Spokane to unveil Gov Stevens memorial. Other notes include crooks in France jailed and Azores bubonic outbreak reemerging.
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Mead
Olympia
Cheney
Medical Lake
Pullman
Pomeroy Kureday
Walla Walla
Ellensburg
Gov. Ienac J. Stevens
Moran Prairie
Spokane
Girl Falls Into Well at Dunlap Heads Home Safe
While visiting Mrs. J. Patterson at Dunlap on Friday, 14 year old Mise H Melenely fell about 20 feet into a deepening well. She landed in two feet of water and escaped serious injury despite tumbling twice and scraping her face. Rescued by rope and brought to the surface.
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Miss
Gompers Replies to Roosevelt In Labor Campaign Row
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, issues a formal reply to President Roosevelt’s letter to Senator Knox. He accuses Roosevelt of partisanship and demagogy, urges that his office not be used to attack labor, and defends injunctions and court actions tied to labor disputes. The statement references Justice Day, Me, Mitchell, and Mor and discusses the Moral Over and other legal criticisms.
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United Press
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Knox
Cooney Irene
Gompersenys
T Roosevelt
Taft
Pennsylvania Steel Corporatio
Roose
Pers
Sd Taft
Gould
Wreaths for the Living contest extended to next Saturday
Urgent reader demand prompts delaying the Wreaths for the Living contest closing to noon next Saturday. Winners announced that evening with the writeups to appear over the next two weeks, as voters show shifts and corrections include W. P. Trimble reentering the race. John L. Wilson leads with 314 votes followed by Jacob Furth 263 and William Sutherland 269.
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Star
John L. Wilson
C. D. Hillman
W. P. Trimble
Trimble
Jacob Furth
William Sutherland
John Cort
Frank McDermott
A. L. Cohen
Hi Gill
W. H. Moore
John H. Miller
Edward Slayson, Sr
Dr. M. A. Matthews
James A. Agnew
C. D. Hilliman
E. C. Macy
Ante-Mortem Obituary Subject Suggested for The Star
The reader proposes a subject for an ante-mortem obituary in The Star, seeking guidance on selecting a notable figure and framing a respectful, informative notice that honors their public contributions and community impact.
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the Star
Novel Election Bet Involving Postmaster And Attorney
In Krupp Washington on October 26 a hat bet between Postmaster Howard M. Lee a Taft supporter and Attorney H. S. Davis a Bryan admirer was proposed The loser would disrobe and allow the winner to burn the pants in front of the post office to settle the bet Friends of both sides expect the pledge to be fulfilled exactly as agreed awaiting the election outcome.
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Py United Press
KRUPP
Wash
Howard M. Lee
H. 8
Davis
Lee
Taft
Bryan
Dream Leads Searchers to Kumle's Body
A Swede named Lindgren, guided by a dream, found Julius Kumle dead on Roomter Comb mountain after leaving Green River Hot Springs with Fred W. Kloeber on a hunting trip. Searchers expect to find Kloeber alive or dead along three paths from Comb to the hotel.
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Dream
Kumle
Jay
Lindgren
Julius Kum
Green River Hot Springs
Come
Fred W. Kloeber
Kloeber
Kamile
Jan Lund
Comb
Hot Springs
Fred Kloeber
Smott
Kroeber
Spo
San Francisco
The
Elks and Eagles
Man Fined For Disorder At Lyric Theatre Entrance
James Stuart was fined $10 in police court after attempting to remove musical instruments from band members at the Lyric theatre entrance. He carried a large bundle of instruments considered contraband on Sundays and argued with officers who stopped him.
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James Stuart
Lyric Theatre
Idental
Stuart
Conraband
Helms
Juart
Jali
Protection for U S Sailors in Manila
Sailors of the American fleet face strict curfews after 10 p m and prohibition on drinking water from native wells during their stay in Manila A rule issued by Rear Admiral Harbor governs the first squadron expected November 1 from Yokohama and the second squadron under Admiral Emory from Amoy China expected in November.
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United Press
Manila
Harbor
Yokohama
Emory
Amoy
China
Bryan Denounces Roosevelt in Labor Address at Paterson
William J. Bryan rode 13 miles from New York to Paterson New Jersey and spoke to a large crowd of workers about the labor question. He denounced President Roosevelt’s letter to Senator Knox as aimed at deceiving workingmen and received a hearty reception before returning to New York for an address at the Waldorf Astoria.
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United Press
New York
William J. Bryan
Paterson
N. J
Bryan
Roosevelt
Knox
Women's Democratic Club
Waldorf-Astoria
Westchester County
Manhattan
Roosevelt to Celebrate 50th Birthday Tomorrow
Washington October 26 President Roosevelt will reach his fiftieth birthday tomorrow and already receiving congratulatory messages at the White House. A dinner party may be held tomorrow evening to mark the occasion.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Mystery lake shore murder discovered near Riverton
Hunter finds a wounded game bird and uncovers the skeletal body of an unidentified man two miles east of Riverton on the Puget Sound Electric line. Detective Wickman suspects homicide. identity remains unknown as clothing is examined.
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Lake Shore
Quad
B.C. Gibson
Dunlap
Riverton
Puget Sound Electric Company
John Wickman
No Effort To Clean Up North District In City
The piece reports officials removing women from King Street to Pike Street, where police neglect and corruption protect open vice. Officers failed to arrest or shut down numerous establishments, with gambling and illicit activities flourished in the retail core and lodging houses. Public officials and residents condemn the lax enforcement and campaign for real cleanup.
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North District
Law
Miller
King St
Ward
Plain c
Pike St
Mystery Shrouds Woman’s Death By Own Action
Pittsfield Illinois October 26 Friends of Mrs Marion Lacy are at a loss to explain her death by own action discovered yesterday by her husband Dr S C Lacy Relatives believed she was happy with no apparent motive She was found hanging from a curtain pole in her bedroom after using a sheet as a noose and kicking away the stool used to stand on.
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Minited Press
Pittsfield
Uls
Marion Lacy
8. C. Lacy
New Baptist Church in Columbia Dedicated During Ceremonies
An unnamed Baptist church in Columbia was dedicated yesterday afternoon with elaborate ceremonies. Rev Poevyle from Todlana was introduced to the congregation as the pastor.
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New Baptist Church
Columbia
Poevyle
Todlana
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