Heavy campaign push floods New York front lines
In New York on October 27 the national campaign gathers intensity with Taft and Bryan planning a week of speeches across the state. The front line includes virtually all major party speakers, plus cabinet members and vice presidential candidate Sherman. Ohio and Indiana also see heavy activity with Roosevelt cabinet members in Taft’s corner and Kern and Fairbanks heavily promoting the Democratic and Republican tickets.
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New York
William H. Taft
William J. Bryan
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Sheran
New York State
Ohio
Indiana
Fairbanks
John Kern
Hard Fight in Indiana Whirlwind of Oratory Nears End
Indianapolis Oct 27 closing week of campaign features William Jennings Bryan Oct 31 along a route from Union City to Indiana Harbor then Chicago. John W Kern, Albert Beveridge, Charles Fairbanks, James E B Watson and Thomas R Marshall lead efforts with trains and multiple speeches. Notables include David R Francis, Gore and Owen, John E Lamb, David S Rose and George Fred Williams.
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Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan
Union City
Indiana Harbor
Chicago
John W. Kern
Albert J. Beveridge
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
James EB. Watson
Thomas R. Marshall
David R Francis
Missouri
Gore and
Owen
Okliahoma
John E. Lamb
David S. Rose
Milwaukee
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Taft in Brooklyn and Bryan heckling fined in Nebraska
New York October 27 Judge Taft spoke in Brooklyn at five venues including Sanger hall Congress hall and the Academy of Music before returning to New York for a dinner at the Montauk club with Timothy Woodruff and other Brooklyn Republicans Secretary Straus accompanied him A Union League reception ended the night Meanwhile Lincoln Neb fined $25 for hollering for Bryan and Indianapolis John Wern Democratic candidate began a Southern Indiana tour after canceling last week due to his son's illness with stops at Greenwood Franklin and Jeffersonville
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New York
Taft
Brooklyn
New Haven
Montack Club
Timothy L. Woodruff
Sanger Hall
Congress Hall
Arfon Hall
Academy of Music
Clermont Rink
Straus
Mr. Taft
Union League Club
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
John T. Kent
Kent
G.A. R. Drum Corps
Korn
Indianapolis
John Wern
Promised Cure Prescription for Backache and Kidney Trouble
A purported universal remedy claims to ease rheumatism and urinary issues using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Syrup of Sarsaparilla. Dosing is a tea spoonful after meals and at night, with claims of rapid kidney relief and stomach safety, though presented as an eminent authority’s mix.
Confession Ties Night Riders to Rankin Case in Tennessee
In Tiptonville jail Tid Burton confessed to involvement in the Reelfoot Lake night riders outrage. He claimed he was at Walnut Lag hotel at 7 pm the night Captain Rankin was killed, then ate lunch and went fishing on the lake. He said he heard shots but did not know who fired them. Sensational developments were anticipated as authorities described the district as grave despite a quiet moment.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tid" Burton
Aorrest
Reelfoot Lake
Tiptonville
Burton
Walnut Los Hotel
Captain Rankin
Taylor
Walnut Tag
Rankin
Samburg
Receiver Appointed for Egg O See Manufacturers
In Quincy Illinois Judge Albert Akers appointed Jot E Linehan secretary and general manager of Battle Creek Breakfast Food company limited as receiver of the Egg O See business. Bond of 200000 filed. Company organized under Michigan law Feb 18 1902 with capital 1006000 and 6515 shares issued.
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Quincy
Albert Akers
Jot E. Linehan
Battle Creek
Imited
Chicago
B. G. McCoy
Buffalo
X. Y
Linehan
Sinois Surety Company
Treasury Tock
Russian refugee Pouren freed then rearrested in extradition case
New York on October 27 A Russian refugee named Pouren facing extradition to Russia on charges of arson attempted murder and burglary was briefly discharged after the state department declined to issue a surrender warrant He was rearrested on a new warrant issued by Judge Holt and will be brought before United States Court Commissioner Hitchcock for further proceedings in the second extradition bid
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New York
Jan Janoiw Pouren
Russia
United States
Flenk
Stn
Adce
State Department
Pouren
Bar
Pottren
Holt
Crralza
United States Court
Hitchcock
Shields
Whirlwind Campaign Visit Marks Indiana Ohio Push
Democratic headquarters announces a whirlwind campaign tour in Indiana and Ohio starting next week. Four special trains will be utilized, two in each state, to boost momentum in the drive through the two key midwestern states.
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Chicago
Indiana
Ohio
Earch Atuto
Castro Rejects Dutch Demand in Venezuela Clash
Curacan, Venezuela, Oct 27. President Castro rejects revoking May 14 decree barring transhipment to Venezuelan ports at Curacao. He proposes confidential talks in Caracas to settle the dispute amicably. Venezuelan artillery chiefs finish fort defense preparations near La Guayra as shells are issued for a Holland naval demonstration on Nov. 1. Castro’s health troubles add concern to Caracas. Netherlands demands revocation and cites protocol of 1894 to restore good relations.
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Curacan
Venezuela
Castro
Netherlands
Curacao
Caracas
la Guiyra
Holland
Guayra
M. de Rous
Arrests Surge as Night Riders Target Rankin Case
In Union City on October 27 sheriffs deputies and citizens rounded up over fifty suspects in the Reelfoot region amid the hunt for Captain Quentin Rankin’s killers. Two women among the detainees, most masked men are in custody across five bordering counties. Governors across southern states back a conference to coordinate forces against the night rider group.
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Union City
Venn
Polacs
Quentin Rankin
Reelfoot
Rankin
Taylor
Walnut Log
Iatterson
Noel
Mississippi
Pindall
Arkansas
Wilson
Kentucky
Precautionary Invitations Issued for Fleet Visit
Amoy October 28 Preparations for the arrival of the second squadron of the American battleship fleet include limited receptions. Four hundred invitations have been issued to Chinese for the reception and no foreigner will be admitted without a pass from their consular representative. Invitations to Feochow students and naval cadets have been withdrawn due to disturbances by some foreigners of bad character.
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Amoy
Feochow
Traveling Man Ends Life Over Faithless Sweetheart
Robert W. Dallen, a traveling drug salesman from Minneapolis, died in St. Paul after taking morphine at the city hospital. He left a letter to Coroner Arthur W. Miller blaming the faithlessness of the woman he loved for his death, expressing bitterness toward her actions.
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St. Paul
Arthur W.miller
Robert W. Dallen
Minneapolis
Miller
County Option Law voting reasons oppose it
The argument outlines why a county wide vote on liquor licenses would undermine local control. It argues no license counties would allow licenses countywide, licenses elsewhere would not create policy, and home rule favors no license. It warns of higher taxes to fund enforcement, statewide prohibition echoes, and revenue impacts to cities from licensure.
County option message on liquor law and voting No
A county option debate warns voters that a large tax will be levied for county purposes if Prohibition fails. It urges a No vote, arguing the law restricts choice and calls the measure the County Coercion Law, with directions to mark No on the ballot. An unrelated notice lists an escaped fox and contact details for Mabel Gletin.
Minnesota and Ontario Power company forms with $7,009,000 capital
Articles of incorporation filed in Paul reveal a huge Minnesota backed venture to develop water power across 15000 square miles. Partners include Minneapolis Chicago and New York financiers. Plans aim to build dam power stations at International Park and Fort Frances and a ground wood sulfite and news print mill with 200 tons daily capacity. Initial output targets exceed 30,000 continuous horsepower and 50 tons sulfite yearly, with expansion to double capacity after startup.
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SL Paul
Mignesota and Ontario Power Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota and
Ontario Power Company
Maine
Chicago
New York
B. W. Backus
Wackus Crooks Company
Canadian
J. G. White & Co
International Park
Fort Frances
It Means County Prohibition Fight Over Local Option Explained
An opinion rebuttal argues the county option measure is a prohibition bill not a farmers rights measure. It State that the amendment allows county wide votes on licensing but local towns still vote separately, effectively denying a county wet outcome. It cites Anti Saloon League leaders’ statements from 1908 to support the prohibition aim and urges reconciliation of conflicting claims.
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The
Anti-Saloon League
Mcensa
Anti- Saloon League
Purley A. Baker
Captured in Chicago Victimizing Minnesota Employer
Frederick Gijsen a German university graduate and son of a Belgian officer was arrested in Chicago for forgery and indicted by a grand jury. He allegedly forged the name of F A Bean of New Prague Flour Mills to cash a 500 check after receiving $40 for travel and stealing checks. He came to St Paul to learn Eng lish and secretarial duties.
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Chicago
Frederick Gijsen
Gijsen
F. A. Bean
New Prague Flour Mills Company
New Prague
Mion
Bean
St Paul Rame
First National Bank
Yean
Noted Missionary Dead
Baltimore October 27 Rev Dr Hiram Bingham noted Congregational missionary died after surgical pravity at Johns Hopkins hospital. Born Honolulu 183? and ordained 18?68 went to Gilbert Islands in 1868, authored works. Lifesavers Rescue Crew Norfolk VA October 2 schooner Floyd Rogers wrecked on Bodies Island NC. Captain Lowrey wife and six men rescued by lifesavers using a breaches buoy as seas prevented surfboats.
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Baltimore
Hiram Bingham
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Bingham
Honolulu
Gilbert Islands
Lifesavers
Norfolk
Floyd Rogers
Lowrey
Georgetown
Haven
Conn
Junber Jaden
Bodies Island
N.C
Math
Ale
Lfesavers
Amendment ballot title on intoxicating liquor license act
A ballot presented amendment titled An Act to Provide for the Licensing Restriction and Regulation of the Business of the Manufacture and Sale of Spirituals and Intoxicating Liquors. Voters are urged to vote no on the amendment.
Where Bullets Flew and Healing Promises
Fayette veteran David Parker describes Civil War injuries and stomach trouble being cured by Electric Bitters. He claims spending much on doctors earlier, but the tonic restored health and strength. The advertisement notes availability at H Wheeler’s Drug Store.
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David Parker
Fayette, N
Gettysburg
H. Wheeler
Arnica Salve Proves Its Worth, Farmer Says
A farmer on Rural Route 2 Empire Ga praises Buckeye Arnica Salve after curing two severe sores on his hand and leg. He declares it worth more than gold and would mortgage his farm to obtain it, noting it costs only 25 cents at H Wheeler's drug store.
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Empire
Buckich
H. Wheeler
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Mass
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