Sherman Accepts Nomination in Full Accord With Taft Platform
James S. Sherman, the Republican nominee for vice president, was notified of his nomination by Senator Julius Barrows in Chicago. He pledged full accord with the party platform, endorsed Taft’s acceptance address, and defended protectionist policy, the eight hour law, and measures aiding labor, naval expansion, and conservation. He urged continued Republican governance and criticized Democratic proposals as unsafe for the nation.
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Sherman
William H. Taft
Biles
James Sherman
Vies
Julius C. Barrows
Michigan
Burrows
Chicago
Onor
Taft
Pama
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Cincinnati
Pleas Entered of Not Guilty in Fraud Indictments
In New York on August 16 the grand jury indictments against Mrs. Benjamin Teal Harry Mousley and Mrs. Julia Fleming were read and they pleaded not guilty at arraignment in the court of general sessions. Mabel Megotick is accused of giving false evidence in the divorce suit brought by Mrs. Helen Kelly Gould against Frank J. Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Teal
Harry
Mousley
Julia Fleming
Court of General Sessions
Mabel Megotick
Frank J. Gould
Helen Kelly Gould
Riots in Springfield Force Mass Exodus as Troops Quell Mob
Springfield witnesses severe rioting with about 1500 colored residents fleeing the city since Friday. Militia and Chicago cavalry arrived with 160 horses to guard the arsenal housing 400 refugees. A special grand jury will hear evidence, indict suspects, and restore order as officials coordinate relief across Illinois and nearby states.
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Young
Chicago
St. Louis
Peoria
Decatur
Bloomington
Lincoln
Carlinville
East St. Louis
Jacksonville
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana
Democratic campaign plans sharpen Middle West outreach
Campaign figures led by Chairman Mack met with Democratic national committee heads to finalize detailed Midwest operations. Clark of Missouri predicted Bryan leading in eight states with Missouri producing a 40 000 vote margin and Democrats winning most key offices including a new governor and a Senate successor. Mack to travel to Indianapolis and New York to launch the Eastern headquarters after August 31.
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Chicago
Middle West
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Dockery
Clark
Missouri
Moses C. Wetmore
St. Louis
Denver
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Bryan
William A. Stone
Indianapolis
Kern
New York
Hains Brothers Charged After Bayside Yacht Club Killing
Captain Peter C Hains Jr and his brother T Jenkins Hains are arraigned in Long Island City for the killing of William Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club. Hearing postponed due to absent counsel. both brothers jailed. Jenkins later charged as accessory. a package of warned letters from Annis was turned over to the Queens County district attorney.
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New York
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William ‘Eb.antits
Bayside Yacht Club
First District Court
Long Island’ City
Matthew J. Smith
T. Jenkins Hains
Hains Brothers
Queens County
Jenking Hains
Annis
Harvey G Rockwell
William Annis
Weather dispatch hints at delayed progress this summer
News dispatches from York dated August 16 report that summer weather is hindering progress on projects. Observers cite unsettled conditions and rising concern over delays, with officials warning potential slowdowns in planned activities and outputs.
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York
Thas Tipdle
Cut in Lumber Prices Shocks Western Canada Market
Western Canada lumber trade splits as Alberta Ontario and British Columbia mills stockpile. Courts fail to prove a mill combine but show limited competition. Contractors refuse high prices, builders discouraged. A new price cut of five to ten dollars per thousand on rough lumber now allows mills to set own prices.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Alberta
Ontario
British Columbia
Prairi
Admiral Cogswell Dies in Jacksonville
Milwaukee reports the death of Rear Admiral James Kelsey Cogswell U S N retired in Jacksonville Florida He was born in Milwaukee sixty four years ago and was school mate of General Arthur MacArthur and General Charles King A later telegram from Arthur MacArthur confirmed the death and burial arrangements in Milwaukee Elliott undertaker received the notices for funeral planning in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
James Kelsey Cogswell
U. S N
Jacksonville
Fla
Cogswell
Thomas
Arthur MacArthur
Charles King
Frthur MacArthur
Death toll mounts from strange disease in Eau Claire
In Eau Claire Wisconsin the illness suspected as spinal meningitis claimed another young victim, Frank two year old son of Mr and Mrs De Fenton, dying after a day of illness. The city has seven deaths and over twenty five cases reported to Health Officer Farr with possible unreported cases.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Frank
de Fenton
Farr
Forest Fires Rage Near Kimberley Threaten Sullivan Mine
Cranbrook B C Aug 17 A Canadian Pacific railroad fire ranger reports the forest fire worsening with wind shift risk. Sullivan mine buildings are in danger and Kimberley is not safe as heavy smoke from the area drifts toward Cranbrook.
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Cranbrook
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Kimberley
Sullivan
Kodol Aids Digestion Claim From E DeWitt Co Labs
An old advertisement says Kodol helps by resting the stomach and aiding digestion naturally. It claims the product works like a strong stomach without harsh effects and can be taken as needed. The promotion cites E DeWitt & Co in Chicago as the laboratories behind it.
Daring Northern Pacific Train Holdup Near Spokane
Two masked bandits stopped train No 3 just outside Spokane and hijacked the mail car while the engine ran ahead. They fled toward Trent after detaching the mail car but left the express and age cars untouched. Deputized officers pursued as word reached Spokane.
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Northern Pacific
Spokane
Wash
Qus
Trent
Spe
Yardley
Porse
Baldwin Trials Mention Impacts Speech At Issue
Fragmentary note indicates a speech by Captain Baldwin may be affected by General Allen or a decision on trials. The text implies an administrative or military authority could influence the outcome or availability of Baldwin's remarks.
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Baldwin
Allen
Republican Platform Speech Campaign Dates Set
Chicago Aug 18 The Republican speaking campaign in the Western and Midwest regions will launch around Sept 15 after a conference of party leaders with Chairman Frank H Hitchcock of the Republican national committee. Western speakers bureau tasks await Hitchcock’s return in about ten days and Senator Borah Idaho is not to direct the bureau due to high demand for his speaking across the country.
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Borah
Chicago
W&m
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Senator Borah
Idaho
Bureau
Ted
Brick maker accuses railroads of rebates and discrimination
C J Holman and Bro of Sergeant Bluff Iowa charge the Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Illinois Central and Omaha roads with rebates and discrimination in freight charges. They say they pay Northwestern $13.30 per brick car to Sioux City beyond regular rates, while other lines charge a flat $2.50 to brick buyers at North Riverside.
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Sioux City
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Illinois Central
Omaha
C. J. Holman & Bro
Sergeant Bluffs
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Holmans
Northwestern
North Riverside
Governor Guild Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Boston August Jae pga Curtis Guild Jr was operated on for appendicitis. The governor withstood the procedure well and rests comfortably after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Guild
Boston
Pga
Curtis Guild, Jr
Weak Han Receipt Free
A short clipped notice offers advertising copy promising relief for nervous ailments. The text cites AE Robinson of Luck Building Detroit Michigan and invites readers to write for it.
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AE. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroit
Michigan
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