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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1908

Page

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Toledo Times Denies Foraker Pure Invention Story

Toledo dispatch reports the Daily Times flatly denies a Toledo sensational story claiming Senator Foraker declared no peace pact with Taft and that Roosevelt aligned with Bryan. The piece notes promises of immediate tariff revision and includes Taft fishing at 7 am as part of Saturday conference chatter.

Toledo The Daily Times Today Senator Foraker Taft Roosevelt Bryan Ohio Youngstown

Taft faces protests over golf trips amid campaign pressure

Teddy Taft, a presidential candidate, receives letters criticizing his golf outings at Hot Springs. He recalls the parable of the old man and the donkey, noting how public opinion swings between opposing actions and ultimately mocks any choice.

Taft Hot Springs

Foraker Denies Taft‑Told Toledo Times Story

Senator Foraker told the Associated Press there had been no trouble with Taft and that newspaper reports of conflict were manufactured. He wished a method found to stop mischief‑making reports being published.

Othanati Foraker Associated Press Toledo Times Taft

Foraker and Taft Meet in Ohio Campaign Boost

In Toledo on September 3 Senator Joseph B. Foraker and Taft reconciled after prior clashes with Roosevelt. Foraker pledged to back Taft and campaign for his election in November. Taft praised Foraker and signaled willingness to speak on behalf of the Republican ticket, signaling a strengthened party front in Ohio.

Ohio Youngstown Foraker Toledo Joseph Taft Chicago Buckeye Toeff Republican Party Senate

Zoo Monkey Turns Doctor Extract Marble From Throat

In De Soto park Rome Georgia a zoo monkey performed a medical act when a fellow simian swallowed a marble. The doctor monkey reached in with its arm and removed the marble, then the relieved patient seized the marble and discarded it with effort.

Rome de Soto Park Sta

Mahoney Recalled to Replace Injured Pannington

Manager Boyle says third baseman Mahoney is recalled to fill Pannington’s spot after a serious injury yesterday. Mahoney last played in Lake Shore league and has been held in reserve by Waterloo for two seasons. Pennington’s injury ends his season potential, while transportation notes add six extra freight cars heading east on the Illinois Central.

Boyle Mahoney Pannington Waterloo Pennington Mahonny Frank Boyle Fort Dodge

Race tightens in Michigan for governor nomination

Detroit reporters note a neck and neck Republican primary race. Warner and Bradley trade leads as returns come in by 1:00 pm. Warner gains about 984 votes per The Journal, while The News narrows Bradley’s early margin to under 500.

Warner Bradley Detroit Mich the Journal

Omaha Primary Results Delayed As Counties Tally Vote

In Omaha and across Nebraska it will be several days before official results emerge. Many counties have not yet tabulated votes and cannot report accurate figures until the official count is completed.

Omaha

Lively fight expected during Iowa legislature session

A volatile preface to the September 9 special Iowa legislative session centers on the battle for a United States Senate short term seat. Standpatters push for Cummins opposition while progressives consider nominating Hougen or Funk to defeat him. Rumors of Democratic trade and party splits loom as contenders weigh strategy and alignments.

Des Moines Iowa United States B. Allison Stanapac A .B. Cummins Thhey Gilbert N. Hougen North Wwood Cummins N. E. Kendall House Larrabea A. B. Funk Spirit Lake Cumming Claude Porter

Oregon plan recapped by joint committee on primary reform

Progressives and Democrats discuss the Oregon plan for nominating a U S Senate candidate. A five lawyer committee reports that the Dunham Paul bill would be likely unconstitutional and that a separate primary ballot may be illegal. If the Oregon plan is adopted it could lead to direct election by the people. Standpatters favor the Oregon plan over Dolliver Smith and vow to fight at the Waterloo convention to defeat Cummins.

Oregon Waterloo Senate United States Senate United States Dolliver-Smith

Officers shot on duty in East St Louis burglary

In East St Louis on September 3, Chief of Detectives Gilt and troopers Ransome and Paine were shot while attempting to trap burglars at the home of Phillip Woilt, treasurer of St. Clair county. Paine is likely dying. burglars fled. Atlantic City report notes Charles B. Roberts of Baltimore recovering after a boardwalk shooting last week. no doubt of full recovery.

St. Louis Gilt East St. Louis Trojmen Ransome Paine Phillip Woilt St. Claire County East St. Louie Atlantic City City Hospital Charles B. Roberts Baltimore

Veterans and Relief Corps gather for Grand Army encampment

Toledo delegates to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment conduct business sessions. Commander Chief Burton reports 226,157 members in good standing at year end 1907 with 4,775 net losses and 10,242 deaths, offset by 6,467 reins and praises the Sulloway pension bill. Tributes are paid to Thomas G. Lawlor and Daniel R. Lucas for their service.

Toledo Grand Army the Republic Wamian’s Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans and Ladley G. A Tk Burton Grand Army of the Republic Thomas G. Lawlor Rockford Imola Daniel R. Lucas

Daring Rescue Near San Bernardino by New York Man

In the San Bernardino mountains a four rider party faced disaster when a man slid toward a precipice. William Rogers of New York threw a lasso and saved San Bernardino resident Arch ie L. Banks with a rope at the brink injuring only minor bruises.

San Bernardino Archie L. Banks Philadelphia Wiliam Rogers New York San Bernardino Range Rogers Hanks

Campaign to Mobilize Speakers for Taft Roosevelt Effort

Chicago Sept 8 Many prominent men will be heard in the campaign with a volunteer force of speakers ready by October 1 and paid speakers to follow. Senators Beveridge Borah Leslia Shaw and Warfield may speak by Sept 16, while Garnier Fairbanks and Cannon plan special addresses after Oct 1. Foraker LeFollette Knox and Governor Hughes start the same week. most congress members join the volunteer corps to speak throughout the last phase wherever needed. Chairman Hitchcock says paid and volunteer speakers will be used in tandem during the final two weeks.

Chicago Tutt Sherman Mobel Beveridge Borah Leslia NM Shaw Warfield Garnier Fairbanks Cannon Foraker LeFollette Knox Hughes Congress Hitchcock Taft Roosevelt

Campaign Ads to Push Taft in Leading Magazines

Republican committee head Frank Hitchcock notes contracts for full page ads in major magazines and weekly illustrated publications as part of a campaign of education. The plan will expand to New York daily papers and other regions, running bold arguments why Taft should succeed Roosevelt.

Republicana Taft New York Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Republican Roosevelt White House

Bryan Precinct Republicans Vote Split In Lincoln Neb

In Lancaster precinct No 4 Fairview, W J Bryan’s precinct, 35 Republicans and 26 Democrats voted in the primary. Precinct Jnst had 43 Republicans and 35 Democrats, a Democratic loss of just over 1 percent. The article notes Bryan supporters doubt November alignment. Also mentions river low water affecting dam operations and fishing, plus M C A boys at Lake Francia prize carving from red cedar won by Courtland Lamb.

Lincoln Neb Lancaster Fairview W. J. Brylan Brylie Fairyiaw Lancaster No Bryan Lake Francia H. T. Fisher Courtland Lamb

Sackville-West Dies. British Minister to U S

London reports the death of Lionel Sackville Sackville-West, second baron of Sackville, once British minister to the United States from 1881 to 1888 and recalled at President Cleveland's request in 1888. A baby girl was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Doyle, Jew grocery, 212 East Fifth Street and 2143 Mulberry Street.

London Lionel Sackville Sackville-West Baron of Sackville United States Cleveland G. F. Doyle JEW Grocery East Fifth Stree Mulberry Street

Senate and House Strive Over Primary Election Rules

The report outlines a contentious plan to elect a senator after the primary with a joint session and oath requirements. The House and Senate Democrats push reforms to restrict cross party voting, while a rival measure threatens to change the term length and ballot rules. Two reports from the joint elections committee are planned, including a minority report from Representative Demar.

London Society Quiet Westminster Registry Wedding Surprise

Mrs Mar sha ll Field Jr of Coleago wed Maliwin Drummond second son of Edgar A Drummond at the Westminster Registry Office. Witnesses included the Duke of Westminster and Greig W Wadsworth. Drummond, 18, is from a Trempshire family and is linked by marriage to Charlie Lamson of New York. The ceremony was small and unexpected.

London Eng Marshall Field Jr Coleago West Minster Registry Office Maliwin Drummond Lnto Edgar A. Drummond Duke of West Drummond Greig W. Wadsworth Mra. Fields Mra. Field Mr. Drummond England Rummond Victor Arthur Wellington Charlie Lamson New York Sporeman

Ger man Morocco policy backs signatories on sultan issue

Berlin dispatch explains Germany's stance on Morocco, to be submitted to signatories. Algeciras notes no move yet to recognize Mula Hafid as Sultan. French and Arabic newspapers react with wonder at the agitation surrounding the event.

Mula Hafid Berlin Germany Morocco Algeciras Mulal Hafid

H. B. White Remains Unconscious After Stroke

H. B. White, who suffered a stroke at the ball park yesterday afternoon, had not regained consciousness by 2:30 p.m. today. The attending physician reported White had slight reaction and showed a small change from late last evening.

H. B. White Ball Park White

Bank Cashier Missing After Irregularity Claims Hit Corwith

Corwith Iowa Sept 3 Judge Clark has ruled on 280 creditor claims against the Corwith bank. Cashier B Standling or Standring is missing as officials search for him. Books allegedly show irregularities totaling about 470000 and the bonding company joins the search efforts.

Corwith Iowa Corwith Bank Clark B Standling Standring

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