Taft-Hitchcock clash rocks Republican campaign control
Cincinnati dispatch reports Judge Taft endorsing Hitchcock while signaling Crane will lead the campaign in practice. A widespread reorganization suggests Crane to helm the national committee, with Hitchcock signing orders to preserve a veneer of unity as Foraker plans to stump in Ohio.
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Taft campaign control disputed as Crane denies lead role
In Chicago and Cincinnati talks between Frank Hitchcock and Senator W Murray Crane clarified campaign direction. Crane said he was not in charge of Taft’s effort and discussed Hitchcock’s management, while denying talk of a GOP reorganization and avoiding comment on Hearst related accusations.
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Cincinnati
Sharpers Sell Few Charity Tags Across City
Officials warn of fake charity tags sold by grafters posing as charity sellers. L H Gray of the Charity Organisation Society notes no confirmed tag buyers yet, with 1000 official badges printed and 35,000 expected, as firms and railway theatrical workers participate in a citywide tagging drive beginning soon.
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Careless Cow Causes Calamity to Cars on Seattle Interurban
An Interurban derailment near Seattle injures none reported but disrupts service for hours. Passengers from Tacoma to Seattle endure long delays as trains run late and cars fill to capacity. Officials blamed for delayed responses and poor crowd management as riders face crowded platforms and transfers.
D ruggist Cited For Contempt Over Entry Dispute
George H. Bartell owner of Hirsch Pharmacy Co faced contempt charges in Superior Court before Judge George E B Morris. He was cited to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for refusing entry to George Gay the temporary receiver appointed by Judge Morrie to take control of the premises.
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Treasury Statement Reports Receipts and Disbursements
Washington Sept 21 Treasury statement shows receipts 2,444,666 dollars and disbursements 2,200,000 dollars.
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Well Known Mariner Captain Bryan Dies at 82
San Francisco report states Captain William J. Bryan a famed Pacific coast steamship master died at his home. He arrived in 1849 and began as an assistant engineer on the steamer Columbia, the first to regularly sail between San Francisco and Portland, eventually commanding Pacific Mail liners.
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William J. Bryan
Pacific Coast
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Portland
Pacific Mail Steam Company
Wickersham Seeks White House Meeting After Alaska Delegation Victory
Fairbanks Sept 21 Jas Wickersham elected delegate from Alaska has received a congratulatory letter from President Hoover and hopes for a long talk when he reaches Washington.
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Fairbanks
Palne
Jas, Wickersham
Alaska
Hoovevelt
Washington
Mrs Laura Watkins Dies In Seattle At 68
Mrs Laura Watkins a 15 year Seattle resident died of heart failure in her home at 14214 hth ay at age 68. A prominent member of the Rebekah lodge she was known for community work and leadership. The obituary notes her long residence and involvement in local fraternal activities.
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Seattle
Thie Thedee
Rebekah
Municipal budget estimates for 1909 show big increases
Taxpayers face approximately Lib. 764,800 to cover municipal expenses for 1909 as city departments total 6,664,800, with 1,960,000 for engineering from the general fund. Personal property assessments of 11,000,000 will fund current and new local improvements. The water department is short about 260,000 with four months left. The finance committee will trim the proposed expenses over the next three weeks.
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Park and Water Departments
Storm the Capitol demonstrations sweep state legislature
Preachers stage a prolonged gathering in the grounds and hallways to pressure lawmakers on temperance bills. They jeer at lawyers linked to brewery interests while the governor and legislators watch in disbelief as the crowd vows to remain until their aims are achieved.
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Senate
Memobra
Senate test vote signals local option bill passage
In Indianapolis on September 21 a senate test vote indicated the county local option bill will pass after committee debate. With expected approval from both houses, supporters see it as a step toward statewide prohibition while some Democrats favor postponement, but the measure is likely to become law.
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Senate
House
Indiana ministers lead largest state demonstration at Capitol
More than 2,000 Methodist ministers from Shelbyville and nearby laymen, totaling at least 8,000, gathered on the state house grounds and capitol to press for local option bills supported by Governor Hanly. The extraordinary session was convened to consider the bills.
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Race riot starts en route to church in San Jose
Police investigate a miniature race riot in San Jose where five Japanese travelers on their way to the First Presbyterian church clashed with four white youths. A mob aided the whites, beating the Orientals before they fled. The incident ends with three Japanese arrested amid rising tensions.
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First Presbyterian Church
Thirteen Acres Burn in Incendiary Chelsea Blaze
A massive fire in Chelsea Massachusetts devastates 13 acres in the manufacturing district, destroying 16 houses and a large box factory with 250 workers forced to flee. Fire engines from Malden Everett and Boston assist as police suspect incendiary origin and residents receive aid.
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Abduzzi Elkins Wedding Sparks Royal Tension
Sept 21 report says Queen Margherita opposes the Abruzzi Elkins marriage. King Victor cannot prevent the match and appeals to other royal members. The queen-mother refuses to attend and vows to block the wedding, deepening a royal family rift.
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Matrimonial Agent Arrested Over Misuse of Matrimony
Fresno sheriff says Mrs. Marsares Walder a blonde 40 percent widow aged 40 faced charges of using the United Matrimony Bureau for a scam. A Guthrie Oklahoma man KR Johnson Jr claimed he would marry her and gave an $18000 ranch payment by check but the check bounced. Johnson was exonerated while Walder was arrested for soliciting car fare from prospective grooms and keeping the money.
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Embezzler Meath Guilty in Denver Court
Clint O. Meath, once a Denver real estate promoter, was found guilty of embezzling 5500 from Mrs. Mary H. Husted of New York. A jury crime verdict ordered a prison term from one to ten years. He fled Denver last April and was captured in Los Angeles months later.
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Marines Blessed by the Pope Audience in Rome
The Pope yesterday received in audience 70 sailors from the American battleship group in Rome for a blessing. The visit highlighted ties between the Vatican and U S naval forces during the papal audience in the Italian capital.
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United Press
Rome
Portland Ex-Police Officer James Slattery Dies on Seventh Street
James Slattery formerly of San Francisco, a police officer, collapsed from apoplexy and died on Seventh Street in Portland. A large crowd watched without helping until a hotel porter aided him after he fell and attempted to rise.
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Fire devastates Paris Central telephone building
Fire swept the Central telephone building in Paris last night, forcing employees to flee as the entire structure burned. The Post Office nearby also burned, destroying the block near Place des Victories. Loss is estimated at 5 million dollars, with broader disruption to telecommunication with provinces and abroad.
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Smith signs felon lease bill in Georgia
Atlanta September 21 Gov Hoke Smith signed the convict lease bill at midnight prohibiting the leasing of felons except with the consent of the governor and the prison commission.
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United Press
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Burglars Loot Wilkins Home Stolen Silverware Found
Burglars entered J. M. Wilkins residence at 1201 Harvard Ave North last night while the family attended church and stole several pieces of silverware. They also disposed of a quantity of fruit found during the search.
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National Republican Leader Hitchcock Offers to Resign
Washington reports indicate Frank Hitchcock, National Republican Chairman, offered to resign as Taft campaign director at a New York advisory committee meeting. The move was not accepted as it could disrupt campaign management. Committee members cited public apathy and noted only about 100000 had been raised, most already spent, with contracts arranged for further spending. Young, inexperienced fundraisers drew criticism for lack of definite future contributions.
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National Republican
Frank Hitchcock
Taft Capaign
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Hitchcock
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U S Battleships Sighting off Australian Coast
The U S battle fleet sighted off Perth as two columns led by the ships Connecticut and Louisiana sailed past, followed by many pleasure craft. KaNowna relayed news of the Aeon wreck and passengers stranded on Christmas Island. Rear Admiral Sperry sent thanks for the update.
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Odd Fellows Meet in Denver for Sovereign Grand Lodge Session
From all parts of the continent members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows are arriving in Denver to participate in the eighty fourth annual session of the sovereign grand lodge which began here today. The Rebekahs the women’s auxiliary of the order will be in session from Tuesday morning until Friday night.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
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Order
Transmississippi Commercial Congress Opens in San Francisco
About 1200 delegates are expected for the nineteenth annual Transmississippi Commercial congress to be held in San Francisco from October 6 to 10. The meeting will cover topics of national interest with emphasis on western states and territories west of the Mississippi.
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Transmississippi Commercial Congress
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