President Roosevelt Denies Harriman Letter Claim
The article reports President Roosevelt emphatically denying a letter published claiming Harriman helped raise 250,000 dollars for the Republican campaign. It outlines responses to Congressman Sherman and details exchanges about Harriman’s alleged lack of desire to visit Washington during the late campaign period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Harriman
New York
Harriman
Representative Sherman
New’ York
Reaper Veiy
Matement
Sherman
Bfr
Hoosevelt
Martiman
I Failroads
Depew
France
Washinton
President spars over Harriman letters and corruption charge
The president quotes Harriman correspondence to Sherman denying asks for funds and argues the letters reveal boasting and temper. He critiques Hearst tactics and Republican attacks, calling out alleged corruption while defending his own stance on railroad policy and interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioosevelt
Harriman
Sherman
Ius
Harrimen
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sherman Gald Harriman
Hin
Father
Harriwan
Burton
Harriman Quoted on Campaign Money and Ambassadorships
A Washington transcript shows Sherman pressing Harriman for campaign funds and efforts to win a Depew ambassadorship to aid Governor Odell. The president said he doubted Depew’s appointment and was surprised at financial interests urging the choice. Harriman claimed no intent to oppose Hyde and would back him if misunderstood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nort
Hyde
Harriman
Bertrimen
New York
Ike
Hin
Jn 2
Harm Kniwn
Saya {Hat
Herrman
Sherman
Mr. Harriman
Urriman
Webster
Erde
Trish
Bin
Busse Wins Chicago Mayoral Race Amid Tight Council Fight
Latest returns show Busse the Republican mayoral winner by about 13 061 votes over Dunne. Democrats claim Traeger for treasurer, and the council balance remains close with estimates of thirty-five to thirty-six seats for Democrats and thirty-four to thirty-five for Republicans. The outcome hinges on final precincts and a possible official tie could decide control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Busse
Dunne
John BE. Traeger
Bunite
E. C. Young
Ite
Traeger
General Young
O'Connell
Democratic Committee
Busee
P. J. O'Connell
Homestake Mine Fire Traps Workers Amid Gas on Multiple Levels
Carbon Monoxide gas has set fire to levels at the Homestake mine. Most workers, except cage tenders, pump men, and a few building brattices, are laid off as the gas overwhelms crews. Cages crews can only operate briefly while relays keep the 1100-foot level pumps working. mills continue but may soon halt.
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Lead, & D
Homestake
Hill Resigns as President of Great Northern
J J Hill resigns as president and becomes chairman of the board of directors of the Great Northern. L W Hill named president. The board elected J J Hill chairman and L W Hill president, with Gulgan in charge of operating duties and other officers remaining. Corpes Found in Paddle in Bay City Michigan. Mrs. Thos I Keating, 65, found dead in a mud puddle in Carrol Park near her home, likely after a fall and exposure. Preparations to Greet the King in Madrid for Edward and Alfonso banquet on a warship Numancia at Cartagena with 300 guests and a dramatic electric light display forming the kings' initials.
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L.W. Hill
Guimin Tret
Gulgan
Corpes
Paddle
Bay City
Mich
Madrid
Edward
Alfonso
Numancia
Cartagena
Detroit votes against Carnegie library plan in 750000 grant
Detroit reports show the city rejected a 750000 Andrew Carnegie library grant by a margin under 200 votes. The Wisconsin and Milwaukee items note judicial, municipal, and local elections with several incumbents re-elected, water and light plant debates, and a ballot on constitutional changes about teaching mechanical trades.
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Detroit
Oneé—Klecsion
Wisconsin
Andrew Carnegia
Wirth
Diskoma
Russell
William Alden Smith
Milwaukee
R. D. Marshall
Supreme Court
Henry Scudder
Marinette
M. K. Lueck
Juneau
Judicial Breult
Hastings
Green Bay
G. H. Calting
Racine
Kenosha
Planta
Nacine
J.C. Karel
Formour
University of Wisconsin
Branee
Neelen
Wife Journeys 400 Miles to Find Husband in Jail
Mrs Kuretan Tennant traveled from Waynesburg Pennsylvania to Elwood Indiana to find her husband jailed on a horse stealing charge. He had moved to Indiana for work and was unaware of the felony arrest until contacted by officials. She remained with him until officers left with the prisoner for Waynesburg. Tennessee protests his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Kuretan
Tennant
Waynesburg
Union County
Pennsylvania
Tudiana
Rico
Dlain
Tran
Ulacel
Min
Illinois bill backed to create state library department
Miss Ange V Miller announces support from the Illinois Library Association for a bill to establish a state department of libraries and free traveling libraries. The Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs plans to contribute 200 traveling libraries to the new department and seek cooperation across groups and states to advance library service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ulnois Library
Tlinois Department of Libraries
Ange V. Miller
State Association
Campauleston
Ilinois Federation of Women
President wife nurse hero of Central American war
Senora Zalaya wife of President Zalaya of Nicaragua became an idol of the Nicaraguan army by leading the Red Cross at battle scenes. She rode 150 miles by mule to care for the wounded of both Honduran and Nicaraguan forces, gaining unprecedented popularity and being seen as a second Florence Nightingale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senora Zelana
Washington
Senora Zelsaya
Zalaya
Nicaragua
Mas
Red Cross
James Deitrick
Honduras
State Department
Senora Zalaya
Republic
Store Beats A Locomotive In Dramatic Birth On Train
A Russian immigrant mother Mary Rosenbloom traveling toward the United States on a Michigan Central immigrant train to Windsor Canada gives birth aboard the speeding train. The child is born in Canada just hours before reaching the U S border. A railroad surgeon stays with mother and baby until Windsor arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan Central
Windsor
Canada
Brrs
Mary Rosenbloom
United States
CUP FOR A BXAGUN Back New York
The Scientia American offers a annual cup for heavier than air self propelled machines. First contest Sept 14 at James town exposition. Prize not less than 1000 pounds. Competitors must not use gas bags. A machine must travel at least 17.9 feet aloft to win. Bryce to Visit Chicago ambassador to speak at Commercial club banquet.
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New York
Scientia American
United States
Aero Club
Bryce
Chicago
James Bryce
Commercial Club
Auditorium Hotel
Ottatawa
Canadian Pacific
Battle of Alienists Thaw Lunacy Commission Proceedings
Jerome Cets and defense experts clash as the Thaw lunacy commission ends a long session. Prosecutors call Thaw insane from courtroom writings, while defense contends his actions and remarks show rational understanding and counsel communication. Report expected tomorrow.
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Jerome
New York
Tts
Harry K. Thaw
Witzgerald
Thaw
Pyere
Commission
Waa & Battle of
Alleninta
Thasy
Thun
Delmas
Nan
Delusions Testified At Thaw Trial Inconsistent Alienist Views
Testimony focused on Thaw's mental state with experts debating chronic delusions and insanity at the time of the Stanford White killing. Dr Allan Mcclane Hamilton said Thaw showed chronic detumoral iniquity, while other alienists argued Thaw remains insane over years though not in legal terms. Cross examinations questioned consistency of expert opinions and timing of examinations. In Maryland, southern hay crops damaged by cold with 22 degree frost endangering peach blossoms and fruit trees.
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Debmas
Thaw
Allentats
Allan Mcclane Hamilton
Harry Thaw
Hamilton
Stanford White
Austin Jant
Lnn
Jerome
Flint
Maryland
Bowie
Syere
Andio 1
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Democrata Conasda Donne
J. J Hill
Carnegie Library
Quincy
Til
John A. Steinbach
J. H. Best
Bor
Kaiser
Barcelona
Numancia Dragon Regiment
Charlotte
Hancock Manufacturing Company
Standard
Fort Wayne
W. XN. Fowler
Bluffton, Ind
North Pole
Ness
Jamencoyu
Aden
Arabia
Perim
Strait
Batsel-Mandeb
Red Sea
Hampton Roads
Chitose
Tukuba
Yokohama
Admirer
Truin
Wile
Fennsylvania
Lana
Thaveling
Mines Library
Mather
Sientific American
Standard Oi! Company
Landis
John S. Miller
Thomas Carrol
Roadhouse
Bimech
The
Tomlin
Hock ‘Au
ROTM
OF Dean
Werrals Ang Acgle
Aborentis
Kamit
U Pont Drogene Ees
Olney
Wangler Bre Bros
Waterloo
Dean
Bancroft’s Beautiful Flowers
Joseph Bancroft & Son
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls
Northern RY. Co
C. D. Cass
L. Mar
Leasch Mfg. CO
Towa Teod
Lafayette St. Hill & Reed
Waterloos
Pelton
Sycamore St
Kistner Undertaking
Jefferson Street
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