Haskell to sue Hearst for damages in Oklahoma
Governor Haskell announced after arriving from Chicago that he will sue William Randolph Hearst to compel proof of alleged false statements. He resigns as former treasurer of the Democratic National Committee citing Hearst charges as the cause. The suit is aimed at making Hearst testify on Tuesday in Guthrie Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gev. Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Guthrie, Okio
Haskell
Chicago
Wiliam Randolph Bearst
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Land
Cubs
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Attacks Bryan and Haskell in Bitter Rebuke
President Roosevelt fires a sharp reply to Bryan’s criticisms of Taft and the Republican Party. He accuses Haskell of fraud and misconduct as Oklahoma’s governor, cites alleged illegal favors to Prairie Oil and Gas, and notes indictments and attempted lobby payments. The piece contrasts Democratic trust prosecutions with Republican enforcement and references Foraker’s ouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sep
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Taft
Republican Party
Bryan
Roosevelt on Antitrust and Campaign Finance Claims
The article notes four anti trust cases with two failures and a Taft sided decision, plus numerous indictments under the current rule with forty nine indictments for secret rebates and eighteen convictions. It cites pending cases and counters Roosevelt on steel trust actions and Bryan’s campaign contribution publicity as political tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Steel Trust
Bryan
Millionaire Hobo Heads New National Unemployed Gathering
In New York on September 28 a four day convention opened with delegates from across the country representing the workless, led by J. Bad Howe of St Louis known as the Millionaire Hobo. Addresses were planned from notable figures including Roosevelt Bryan Taft Redmond but none attended due to prior engagements. The session focused on the general health of the unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swift Express
J. Bads Howe
St. Louis
President Roosevelt
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Taft Johu BE. Redmond
Waterloo's Wage Army and Bank Clearances Surged
The Waterloo area employed 5,590 workers in factories shops and by contractors for the week ending September 26 with total wages of 92 105. Bank clearances across the week totaled 549 181 08 while total deposits stood at 6 404 322 56. Building and loan activity remained strong with loans totaling 6 872 07 and accumulations 251 40. Manufacturing payrolls at Illinois Central shops reached 22 1000 with 3 775 factory workers and 490 shop employees. Building activity on public projects involved 665 workers and 8 105 in weekly payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
J. B. Ogie & Co
Thlaaang
Idonegh
Eves
Tatab BT
Iverses
Linois' Central
I. C
Waterton
Maols
Cold weather grips Chicago as overcoats return
Chicago reports a sharp weather shift with temperatures dropping overnight by over thirty degrees. Frost damaged crops in parts of northwestern Missouri and Nebraska, while drought relief arrived in Ohio and Pennsylvania after heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri
Ianhas
Nebraska
Qhlo
Pennsylvania
Frost Kills First Frost of Season in Hamilton County
Frost heavy in Hamilton county causes first killing frost of the season. Corn is well out of the way and damage is minimal. Snow falls in Kansas City for first September in nineteen years with temperatures from 41 to 43 degrees and light morning rain. A coal miner Tes Moines was found dead, declared frozen to death by the county physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Iowa
Hamilton County
Kansas City
Tes Moines
Jan Loaner
Norville Road
Burcham
Bank Exchanges: organizer seeks Bible in hotel rooms
Kansas City September 28 An organizer movement to place the Bible in the rooms of every hotel in the United States was formulated last night at a meeting of the Gidaans, an organization of Christian traveling men. Norweon hypnotist at the Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States
Divorce blocks Traer couple at Waterloo license office
Clement L Fields and Migs Hazel Eichar of Traer traveled to Waterloo seeking marriage as planned for Saturday afternoon. The deputy clerk cited a divorce waiting period of one year before remarriage, marking the license null and void and delaying the ceremony. Both parties come from good families, aged 22 and 18, with relatives present and a desire to surprise friends. Officials say licenses must be granted only with full adherence to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement .L. Fields
Migs Hazel
G. Eichar
Traer
Waterloo
Baling
Jamenig Shen
Sreepea
Piids 1S
Mize Alcher
Blackhawk
Deaths in Mine Accidents Report 1908 Fatalities
The United States coal mines recorded 2125 deaths and 5314 injuries in the 1908 calendar year, the Geological Survey reports. The death toll rose by 1033 from 1906 and marks the worst year in coal mining history, though some states without inspectors are not accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Geological Survey
Hearings Open on War Increase in Southwest Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission began hearings in St Louis to set fair freight rate increases. The proposal covers traffic between Texas and Missouri and Illinois. In Memphis the Tri State Fair opens its first annual exhibition at Montgomery Park with poultry, horticulture, livestock and industrial displays running through October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern Lines
Texas
Missouri
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Montgomery Park
Tapt's Voice Once More 15 Resonants
The fragment notes TAPT as a voice returning with 15 resonants, suggesting hoarseness has abated by Sunday, and REBT is referenced. The text remains terse, focusing on vocal clarity and a recovery cue without broader context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapt
Taft Delivers St Cloud Speech Amid Labor Debate
Taft speaks at St Cloud Minnesota amid Republican tensions over senatorial races. He notes labor concerns and jokes about crumbs from Gompers tally. The speech compares parties, arguing Republicans ally with labor while Democrats lag in reform. Senators Hansbrough and McCumber seek to show support for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud
Tall
Gompers
Party of Rent Action
Busy Day for Sherman in Chicago Campaign Events
James Shore man, Republican vice presidential nominee, spoke informally at a Hamilton Club luncheon confirming plans to conduct a western tour. He visited Republican headquarters, praised Illinois prospects, and expressed enthusiasm for the coming tour with a Hamilton Club rally led by Sherman and an address to negro voters at Hezel chapel. Congressman Longworth and Mrs. Longworth arrived to deliver a speech at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James
Shoreman
Hamiltonn Club
Harler
Republican National
Con Bressional
Ilinois
Sherman
Prince Pal
Hamilton Club
Hethel Chapel
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Abbie Rice Under Fire In Davis Murder Trial
Omaha Sept 28 Attorney Gurney cross examined Mrs. Abbie B Rice in the case of Charles B Davis charged with murdering Dr. Frederick Rustin. She traced her life from Des Moines to Omaha, spoke of Grace Welton's resort, an operation by Dr. Austin, his drinking, and her near acts to take morphine. She said she consented to shoot the doctor to ease his distress and asked why she did so before answering she felt tired of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Ned
Gurney
Charles B. Davis
Frederick Rustin
Abbie B. Rice
Lund
Rice
Grace Welton
Hice
Des Moines
Austin
Governor Hanly Offered Money for Support in Assembly
Luther W. Kinsley signed an affidavit claiming Governor Hanly offered him $2000 a year to vote for the county option bill during a special session. Also reports on wage reductions at International Paper mills and a trolley collision injuring ten in St. Louis. Joseph Stewart named second assistant postmaster general. Weekly payroll and employment totals summarized for public and private building work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Indianapolis
Ind
Luther W. Knnsely
Pettigrew accuses RNC of funding Watson campaign
Salem South Dakota September 24 Former Senator Pettigrew says he was offered sixteen thousand dollars by the Republican National Committee via a former U.S. senator to deliver ten speeches for Thomas Watson of Georgia. Pettigrew says he declined and investigated and found substantial Republican party financing of Watson's campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
S. D
Bryan
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Pettigrew
Republican National Committee
United States
Thomas Watson
Georgia
People's Party
Republican Party
Bankers Busy Savings and Clearing House Sessions in Denver
The Savings Bank section led by Lucius Teter of Chicago met at the Brown Palace, with Aug Blum presiding at the Clearing House session. After prayers, delegates heard annual addresses and committee reports on postal savings banks, followed by open discussions and officers elected for both sections before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Clearing House
Denver
Colo
Savings Banks
Lucius Teter
Chicago
Brown Palace Hotel
Aug. Blum
Clearing House
Louis A. Bouks
W. F. Raverscroft
Savings Bank
Daniel Delaney 21 Dies of Tuberculosis at Argyle Street
Daniel Delaney aged 31 died at 163 Argyle street Sunday evening from consumption after recent illness. He is the sixth in his family to die from TB, with parents, two brothers James and Edward, two sisters Alice and Ells, and Albert King of Waterloo nearby. Sister Mrs Mary Headding of Hartley arrives. funeral at St Joseph's church Tuesday at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Delaney
Argyle Street
Soux City
Albert King
Waterloo
Waterloo Casket Company
Hts
List Woak
Hiim
Akave
Jamees
Edward
St. Joseph's Church
Moraine
Court handles forged check case and local meeting notes
In county court William Dixon of Laporte pleaded not guilty to forging a check and awaits indeterminate sentence. A Waterloo Loan and Fruit Co officer prepared for a Presby terian synods meeting schedule. Gorn Belt Telephone Co directors met in Des Moines with local and distant members. routine business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dixon
Laporte
Jnt
Gorn Belt Telephone Co
A. T. Averill
Des Moines
E. G. Lichty
Vinton
Bryan rallies in South Dakota criticizes Taft platform
In Sioux Falls and Mitchell South Dakota on Sept 28 1923 Bill Bryan renewed attacks on Taft and the Republican platform. He urged public questions like trusts campaign finance disclosure and direct senate election. Bryan spoke to large crowds at stations and hotels across several towns before departing for Illinois. Dr J A Jerger returns to Waterloo after a six month world trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Bryan
Yenewal
Taft
Republican Party
Mitchell
Nun
Sioux Park
Minneapolis
Bryson
Fant Taft
Sam
South Dakota
Will &T
Jason
Montrope
Salem
Spencer
Farmer
Fulton
Hin Ylang
St Paul Road
Rocksland
Mlinois
J. A. Jerger
Waterloo
LaFayette Building
Philippines
British Columbia
Japan
Pil Island
Queensland
New South Wales
Tasmania
New Zealand
Ceylon
Australia
Sydney
Australia. the Vacation Proved Very Beneficial To Dr. Jerger
Local officers in Waterloo seek missing man and review jail case
Sherif W W Jackson of wapelle county Ottumwa is in Waterloo with Judge Moon of the Wanelle district court. The sheriff aims to locate a man to return to Ottumwa, but Moon has not found him. Moon also reviews Dollie Graham’s account of treatment while an inmate of Wanessa county Jail and during custody on the Cedar Rapids trip to Waterloo. The report in a Cedar Rapids paper prompted questions about conduct. Also noted are meetings of The Ladies Guild and Daughters of the Kings of Christ Episcopal church planning a rummage rate next week. Dr Bodwell plans to resume practice after illness, and reports of early departure for winter are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif W. W. Jackson
Wapelle County
Ottumwa
Ality
Moon
Wanelle District Court
Tudge Moon
Dollie Graham
Wanessa County
Jackson
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Sherif Jackson
Mittle
Graham Girl
Ladies Guild and Daughters of the Kings of Christ Episcopal Church
Maud Kuhns
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Hearst
Gavernor
Oklahoma
W. A. Hearst
Bryan and
Oklahoma Statesman
CG. M. Haskell
Okla
Jronia
Ilegal
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Standard Oil Trust
Muskogee
Oia
Citizens’ Alliance
Alcohrt
Oklahoman
Senator Foraker
Stanard Oil
William R. Hearst
Belovese
EADS
Millionaire Hobo
Gentral Health
Mem
Bers
Tata
Ghigago
Hamilton
U. S
Banks
Norweon
Scl
Hazel Eichar
Commerce Commission
Middle West
Abbie, Rice
DR. Rustin
Boston
Masa
International Paper Company
Marlin Ebret
Joseph Stewart
James T. Me ,Cleary
Minnesota
Norwood
The
W. J. French
Waterloo Loan and Fruit Company
Tarkis
Iown
Nebraska Synods
Presbyterian Church
Seasion
Board OF Directors
Chapman
Bill Bryan
Sia
Mitchall
Jerger
Sheriff Jackson
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