President Roosevelt releases letter on Creek lands dispute
The president publicizes a St Louis letter countering Governor Haskell's Sept 30 claim about government townsite suits in Oklahoma. The writer charges delays are deliberate and urges merits hearings. He asserts most suits were filed before statehood and calls for immediate adjudication to quicken settlements.
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Washington
Roosevelt
W. L. Sturdevant
St. Louis
Hastkell
Haskell
Oklahoma
Mott
Root's Emissary Reports Campaign Money Troubles
Roosevelt dispatched Secretary Root to Roosevelt New York to inspect national Republican campaign management. Root reportedly found chief difficulty in campaign fund collection by Treasurer George R. Sheldon and cited resistance to corporate contributions. Chairman Hitchcock was said to be doing his best, but funds were short and speakers cut from the program.
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Roosevelt
New York
Root
George R. Sheldon
Taft
Sheldon Fo
Sheldon
Rootta
Hitchcock
Sheriff Seizes Freight Engine Over Taxes in Ohio
Sheriff Hena rey of Jackson county attached a St. Louis and San Francisco freight engine in Altus Ohio to compel payment of 2280 dollars in taxes alleged due from the railroad. The locomotive was clamped to the track and the train crew abandoned the train while both the railroad and county threaten suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Sales
Altus
Ohio
Sheriff Henarey
Jackson County
St. Louise
San Francisco
Longworth Addresses Tivioia University Students in Urbana
A large crowd at the University of Tivioia in Urbana heard Nick Longworth speak on campaign issues. Students cheered and used baseball imagery to grasp his points, though some misheard his remarks.
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Longworth
Champaign
University of Tivioia
Urbana
Nick Longworth
Bryan Amused by Tariff Talk Ignored as Editorial Feud
In Lincoln on Oct 6 crowds laughed at Omaha papers about a supposed Bryan tariff speech. The Omaha Bee editorialized that the quote on duties to balance production costs was vague. The Omaha World-Herald noted the words were from a party platform plank, not a Bryan speech, and criticized the platform booster behind the editorial.
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Lincoln
Neb
Fairview
Omaha
Omaha Bee
Victor Rosewater
Republican Executive Committee
Republican Publicity Bureau
Bryan
The
Bee
Omaha World-Herald
Republican
Teau
National Committee
Tatt
Complaint Dismissed in Calumet and Hecla Case Victory
Judge Knappen in Grand Rapids declines Albert Bigelow bid to block Calumet and Hecla from voting Osceola stock. Osceola found not guilty of contempt. Defendants awarded costs as the Sherman anti trust challenge fails.
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Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Knappen
United States
Albert
Bilge Fow
Oscoula Consolidated Mining Company
Calumet and Hecla Company
Osceola Company
Calumet and
Hecla
Biselow
Heela
Bigelow
Awakening at Zion City Nears Opening of World Access
Chicago October 5 Zion City's awakening is near as doors may open to the world if the Dowie estate report by Receiver Gue D Thomas is realized. The 2000 page filing covers estate transactions and assets totaling 1 09 547 93 with prior claims of 326 327 92 and unsecured claims of 4 903 725 52. Removal of odious police restrictions is hoped to follow, with Zion City gaining a municipal appearance like neighboring towns.
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Zion City
Chicago
Zion
Gue D. Thomas
John Alexander Dowle
Thomas
John C. Hatdy
Dowle
United States Circuit Court
Clean Up Half Million on September Corn Trade
David Roberts cousin of General Lord Roberts and Robert H. Cummings of Clifton Illinois closed September corn with about 590000 in profit. The two men, relatively unknown on the Chicago board of trade, returned to business after profits. G L Cranshaw of Los Angeles is reported about 100000 ahead.
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Chicago
David Roberts
Lord Roberts
Robert H. Cummings
Clifton
Sailor Knote
Andh Masters
Ogden Armour
James H. Patten
Chicago Board of Trade
Cummings
Mr. Roberts
G. L. Cranshaw
Los Angailes
Cal
Will Not Send Special Envoy to Venezuela
The Hague report says neither the foreign office nor the colonial office has received confirmation of President Castro’s refusal to receive the second Dutch note via German minister von Seckendorf. The government has no plan to appoint a special envoy to present the communication.
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The
Hague
For Align Office
Colonial Office
Castro
Venezuela
Eron von Seckendorf
Holland
Eyens
Gnvernment
Battleships Enter Manila Bay in Majestic Parade
Crowds greet the Atlantic fleet as the battleships sail slowly into Manila Bay, the sights evoking memories of Dewey and his victory ten years past. Admiral Sperry and Governor General Smith receive greetings. the fleet plans to sail for Japan on Oct 9.
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Manila
Manila Bay
Pewey
Connecticut
Yordo
Court martial for Evans Burt on battleship Wisconsin
Manila Oct 3 Lieutenant Frank Taylor Evans of the battleship Louis iang and Lieutenant Charles Burt of the battleship Georgia will be tried before a special court martial board on the battleship Wisconsin October 5. Evans faces charges of absence without leave while acting as chief of the deck, profane language to a superior, and intoxication. Burt faces conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Rear Admiral Seton Schroeder will preside. Midshipman Richard Bernard of the battleship Louisiana was dismissed after a Melbourne liquor parade finding. Commander Hugo Osterhunne presided over Bernard’s court. Evans is son of Admiral Robley D. Evans. no charges report yet to the Navy Department.
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Manila
Frank Taylor Evans
Louisiang
Charles Burt
Georgia
Wisconsin
Evans
Burt
Seton Schroeder
Richard Bernard
Louisiana
Albany
Australia
Bernard
Melbourne
Edward H. Connor
Minnesota
Hugo Osterhunne
Connecticut
Washington, Dct
Mantle
Robley D. Evan
Hampton Roads
Pacific Coast
Young Evans
Navy Department
Roosevelt Jr Starts Woolroom Training At Hartford Carpet
Theo dore Roosevelt Jr began work at the Hartford Carpet corporation plant in Thompsonville Connecticut learning carpet making by donning overalls and entering the woolroom to operate a wool washing machine He will move through other departments over the coming year as part of this training program.
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Young Roosevelt
Thompsonville
Conn
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Hartford Carpet Corporation
Foraker Calls to Invoke Law in Ethics Review
Cincinnati October 3 United States Senator Foraker concludes that the law should be invoked if any wrongdoing is proven. He outlines charges and briefly discusses legal ethics regarding serving different clients.
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Foraker
Cincinnati
United States
Hava
Hurricane lashes Nassau Bahama ships blowout at sea
A hurricane storm swept over New Providence Bahamas on October 3. No major damage ashore but several vessels were driven offshore and about six lives were estimated lost.
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Nassau
Bahamas
New Providence
Revival Sermon Seeks Souls at Auditorium Last Night
The Unpardonable sin was the topic in Mr. Lowry’s sermon at the auditorium. He urged the Spirit’s striving with hearts, warning that persistent resistance leads to doom. The sermon linked Acts 7:51 and John 16:8 to urge yielding to the Holy Spirit now. The season’s theme tonight is “Parly of Excuses,” with “The Judgement Day” tomorrow as H P Careon and E H Grent note synod achievements and policy endorsements.
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Lowry
Stephen
Christ
Paul
John
Jesus
Presbyterian Synod Meets in Rapid City for First Time
The South Dakota Synod gathered in Rapid City amid strong attendance and high enthusiasm. The year saw growth and prosperity as seven German churches with 340 members joined a new German synod, lifting overall church membership to surpass 7,000 with 149 organizations and 106 missionaries and ministers in active service. Officers elected include Moderator J S Surbeck of Lead, Vice Moderator John McLearie of Rapid City, H P Carson of Huron as stated clerk and treasurer, J P Anderson of Huron as permanent clerk, and J M Bates of Hitchcock as temporary clerk.
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Presbterian Synod of
South Dakota
Rapid City
Black Hills
Hey. J
Surbeck
Lead
John McLearie
H. P. Carson
Huron
J. P. Anderson
J. M. Bates
Hitchcock
Western Town Lot Co Ends Ball Park Lease Dispute
The Uuron Athletic Association arranged to lease northwest corner of lot E from Western Town Lot Co for a baseball park. After spending about 2200 on fencing and a grandstand, the company halted the lease, citing the land’s need for other purposes, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Uuron Athetic Association
Western Town Lot Co
Western ‘Town Lot Co
North-Western
Interco approves draft of uniform bill of lading
Chicago Oct 3 The Traffic Bulletin prints a letter from Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Marlin A Knapp to C C McCain chairman of the uniform bill of lading committee approving the draft uniform bill of lading set to take effect Nov 1 Knapp says carriers in the official classification territory should not insist on the old format and hopes carriers outside the territory will follow suit as practicable in unison.
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Chicago
Traffic Bulletin
Marlin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. C. McCain
Knapp
Six Die As Train Collision Near Sugar Ridge
Six passengers were killed and several injured when a Toledo and Ohio Central passenger train collided in the Sugar Ridge area while returning from Howling Green fair to Toledo. The rear car telescoped, two others jammed, and the cars were unlit, with many aboard.
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Cleveland
Toledo and
Ohio Central
Howling Green Fair
Toledo
Sugar Ridge
Kater
Twenty Hurt in Collision in Flatbush Brooklyn
Twenty net gang were injured in a collision between two trolley cars in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. Two of the injured were probably fatally hurt. The accident occurred on September 25 in New York City.
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New York
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Free confidential remedy offer from A E Robinson Detroit
A. E. Robinson offers to send a free plain sealed envelope with a simple home prescription to men suffering nervous disability weak back memory loss or deficient manhood caused by excesses and youthful follies. Address Lucky Building Detroit Michigan a864
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A. E. Robinson
Lucky Building
Detroit
Michigan
Bankers View of Bryan Plan at Denver Convention
The American Bankers Association Federal Legislative Committee reported against guaranteeing bank deposits by either state or federal governments. It argued such a fund would mislead the public and shift losses to other banks, devaluing asset quality and widening risk. It also opposed postal savings banks, deeming no bill would benefit the country.
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Denver
Association
Federal Legislative Committee
Bank Daposka
American Bankers’ Association
Mora Kely
Eset
Suamatec
Fosses
Despondent mother drowns with baby in Powderhorn Lake
Minneapolis report says Mrs. Erle Sutherland, formerly Libby Erickson of Cambridge, walked into Powderhorn Lake with her year old infant. A note blamed herself for the deaths while her husband’s yearlong unexplained absence weighed on her. Park board employee spotted a feather float, then found the bodies at four feet of water. Neighbors say his absence drove her to the tragedy.
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Minneapolis
Erle Suthmand
Powderhorn Lake
Iain
Sutherland
Libby Erickson
Cambridge
Tabriz Under Bombardment Threatens American Consulate
A telegram from Tabriz Persia reports indiscriminate bombardment ongoing. Two shells fell near the American consulate and the city is described as unsafe with famine threatened in the vicinity.
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Constantinople
Get
Tabriz
Persia
Continus
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Pineule Medicine CO
Phicago
Evangelist Lowry
H. P. Careon
Synodical Superintendent of
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E. H. Grent
Annual Meeting Presbyterian Synod of
Uuron Athletic Association
Toledo, O
Bankers
Ateneo
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