Bulgaria Proclaims Independence as War Fears Rise
Sofia reports Bulgaria’s proclamation of an independent kingdom at Tirnova with Prince Ferdinand present. London notes Turkey resists war, and European powers seek a peaceful modus vivendi while military forces of both sides mobilize. Austria-Hungary signals potential annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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London Dispatch
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Rumelia
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia
Hergzegovina
Berlin
France
Herzegovnia
Francis Joseph
Two Chicagoans Find Gold in Far North
Two Chicago men, Tdmonton Alberta, F Raka and Harry Sommers, arrived from the Fraser river country near Tete Jaunce, reporting substantial gold and silver finds on Bosver creek. They have claimed several claims and plan to work them early next season.
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Alberta
Wr F Raka
Harry Sommers
Chicago
Fraser River
Tete Jaunche
Bosver Creek
Uncle Sam Looks On in Balkans Tangle
Washington on October 7 reports the U S government mainly a looker on as Balkans tensions rise. The Berlin treaty signatories handle the issues and American influence is limited since the U S is not a signatory to the pact.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Balkans
Berlin
Troops March Toward Battle Report From Vienna
Dispatch from Vienna says Bulgaria is marching toward the frontier and the Turks are moving to an encounter. Austria-Hungary is mobilizing two army corps as tensions rise near Paris.
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Temps
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Francis Joseph Letter Presented to British King
London October 7 Count Memsdorff the Austro Hungarian ambassador presented to King Edward I an autograph letter from Emperor Francis Joseph addressed to the heads of all states explaining the necessity of altering the political status of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The communication signals Vienna’s stance as tensions over the region rise.
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Europe
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Bulgaria
Verdinand
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia
Herzegovinn
Mraniis Joseph
Francis Joseph
London
Count Memsdorff
Britain
Eward i
Russia to propose congress for Berlin treaty revision
St Petersburg reported that Russia will propose a general revision of the Berlin treaty. The move follows the proclamation of Bulgarian independence and aims to gather the powers for a Congress to amend the pact.
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Russia
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Servia Denounces Austria Over Annexation Plans
Belgrade reports say Austria seeks to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina provoking Servian protest. Servian press denounces the move as warlike and warns of tense relations in the region.
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Servia
Austria
Belgrade
Bosnia
Herggovina
Adopts Men’s Clothes Because Nature Gave Her Mustache
On York October 7 immigration officials report Frank Woodhull a six year old Canadian boy, dressed in a dark suit and slouch hat, among 150 steerage passengers from the liner New York. A matron sent him to private care after changing identity to Mary Jobson an Englishwoman who adopted men’s clothes to better her chances in the world and was placed before a special inquiry board.
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York
Frank Woodhull
Canada
Bills Ist
New York
Woodhull
Missing Groom Enlists in Army Rumor Circulates
Wooster Ohio October 7 A report circulates that Tuiph Eddy who vanished before his August wedding to Miss Warsen has enlisted in the United States Army in Milwaukee. Captain Robt Eddy father of the missing man confirms the report is being investigated.
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Wooster
Ohio
Tuiph Eddy
Miss Warsen
United States Army
Milwaukee
Captin Robt. Eddy
Conservation of Natural Resources Speech Highlights Republican Vision
A Republican policy piece extols national resource conservation led by Roosevelt and Taft era actions. It credits the Inland Waterways and National Conservation commissions, calls for a 1908 conference, and argues land ownership by farmers strengthens patriotism and national prosperity.
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National Conservation Commission
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevelt
the Waterways Commission
La Follette Praises Taft's Poise and Leadership
La Follette lauds Taft's nature given poise judicial temperament and strong character. He cites Taft's public service longevity, wisdom and patriotism. He calls Taft progressive in principle and well equipped by decades of experience.
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Tatts
Jeh
Bryan League Fund Promises Full Contributor List
The Philadelphia Press notes criticism of the Bryan League raising as much as 20000 dollars for the state fund and questions when names of contributors and individual amounts will be published as promised.
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Bryan League
Pulladelphia Press
Democratic logic cited in 1908 campaign grit
Richard Olney in Cleveland's cabinet opposes Roosevelt policies yet backs Bryan, who supports Roosevelt policies as his own. The Philadelphia Press calls it a great year for Democratic logic, while the Washington Post quotes Bryan’s epigrams as little consolation to Democrats seeking revival.
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Cleveland
Troorevelt
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Washington Post
Saline County Farmer Endorses Bryan Amid Wheat and Land Talk
A Saline County farmer, longtime Republican, says he will vote for Bryan this year. He argues lower prices on wheat and corn will reduce farm land values, enabling more purchases, and criticizes Roosevelt's endorsement of Taft as worthless. The remark appears in the Salina Journal.
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Saline County
Bryn
Salina
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Marmer
Kansas
Bryan
Taft Voices Principle Over Compromise with Foraker
Former President Taft states he rejects the presidency if it requires compromise with Senator Foraker or any other figure, asserting a matter of principle over political bargaining.
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William H. Taft
Vote for Bryan Brings Free Wool Threat to Sheep Industry
The American Sheep Breeder warns that backing Bryan promotes free wool policy, risking ruin for the sheep and wool industry and livelihoods dependent on it.
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Bryan
Labor Declines Campaign as Labor and Democratic Allegiances Questioned
A long critique charges that Bryan and his labor stance are insincere while naming figures such as Gompers and Haskell. The piece surveys questions from Labor World and union leaders about Alabama governor, Mississippi strikes, and the Muskogee Alliance. It notes reactions from union officials and a Terre Haute gathering on a possible Gompers speech.
Taft Labels Bryan Wealth Gap as Political Issue
The Kansas City Times quotes Taft saying the big stick should not be used against him when down and notes the contrast between Bryan’s wealth and Taft’s modest salary. The Sioux City Journal adds that Bryan is rich while Taft is poor, affecting perceptions of their campaigns.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Ryan
Sioux City Journal
Labor Vote Dalks at Bream
A proposition to endorse Bryan was rejected by the United Brewery Workers of America during a Sept. 24 convention in New York City. The ruling, criticized as a joke by the English and German salary committee, disavowed President Gompers of the AFL and his Bryan aid. James Duhgan, second to command, denounced the move in a letter public on Sept. 28.
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Indorse
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American Foderation of Labor
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Duncan
Federation
Granite Cutters’ International Association of Ampertea
New York Democratic Platform Criticized by World
The New York World denounces the Democratic platform as a tool for plutocracy. It claims the platform pretends to defend democracy while protecting Wall Street gamblers insurance criminals and favored corporations. The piece argues such a platform would prevent any Democratic candidate from winning in New York or nearby states.
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Mack
Wall Street
Ryat-Harriman stock-Jjob- Werk
Democratic Party
New York
Mason and Dixon
Mason and Dixon's
Rochester
Murphy's Corporation
Methods Contracted Statement From Taft Speech
Mr Bryan vows to extirpate trosta root and branch. Taft in Columbus Ohio argues against seizing property and breaking trusts while endorsing large combinations as beneficial to national prosperity. He suggests careful, lawful handling of trusts rather than drastic action.
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Mr. Bryan
Wo. H. Taft
Columbue
Ohio
Bryan speech in Baltimore centers on historic lack of newspaper support
In Baltimore Bryan argued that for the first time in party history its presidential candidate faced no newspaper backing in that city as reported by the Boston Transcript.
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Baltimore
Boston Transcript
Growth of Industries and Protective Tariffs
The speaker argues that tariffs were meant for infant industries and now that growth has occurred the duties are unnecessary. He warns that the rival industry has also grown, implying continued competition and risk.
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James
Sherman
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