Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds Regularity Battle In Republican Ticket
The Wisconsin supreme court opened to hear the contest over the Republican ticket's regularity. Attorneys for La Follette objected to amendments while anti third termers argued the national committee governs party matters. The day focused on authority between state central, national committees and conventions amid fusion talks and potential renomination of Governor Toole.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Old State Central Committee
H. W. Chynoweth
la Follette
Olin
Chynoweth
National Committee Supreme
George G. Greene
Green Bay
Republican National Committee
State Central Committee
National Committee
Credentials Committee
Nnal
Heinze
Butte
Toole
Peabody Nominated by Republicans in Colorado Convention
In Denver on September 15 the Colorado Republican convention renominated Governor James H. Peabody with a strong law and order platform. Former Senator Samuel V. Newell was urged to withdraw from the gubernatorial race but declined, signaling he would not accept acclamation.
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Colorado
Denver
James H. Peabody
Samuel V. Newell
Gilpin
Peabody
Montana Democrats Rally Amid Toole Nomination Prospects
Montana Democrats meet as Governor Toole appears set for renomination amid party activity. The gathering signals continued support and organizational momentum for the governor and allied candidates.
Election returns show Cobb leads Davis in Maine race
Portland Maine September 15 state election returns from 37 of 72 towns bring totals to 485 towns and indicate a further reduction in the Republican vote, but do not change the final plurality estimate of 27,000. Cobb Republican leads Davis Democrat by 26,733.
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Portland
Cobb
Davis
Hartford Republican nominating ballot names Henry Roberts
On the first ballot in Hartford Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Henry Roberts was named the Republican nominee for governor. The process occurred during the day with Roberts chosen on the ballot.
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Connecticut
Henry Roberts
Hartford
Conn
Peddlers in Letts holdup sought by dozen detectives
Des Moines Sept 15 detectives scour the country for three tinware peddlers seen near the Letts holdup. A tall man and two companions vanished after the crime. A local man believed implicated has been arrested but his identity is not disclosed, between Odell and Platt.
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Des Moines
Implici
Odell
Platt
Party split at New York Republican convention centers on Odell Platt clash
In Saratoga on Sept 15 the Republican state convention framed a contest between Governor Odell and Senator Platt. Woodruff and Higgins factions clash over leadership but deny antimanings. Fassett chaired as Odell absent, Platt cheered as he opened.
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Saratoga
N.Y
Odell
Platt
G ‘Overnor Odell
Woodruff
Higgins
J. Sloat Fassett
Soonerward
Qdell
Fassett
Lena Russian transport may stay in San Francisco for repairs
Oyster Bay N Y Sept 15 It is believed the Lena may be dismantled and remain where she is until the end of the Russo Japanese War. Repairs would take four to six months for new boilers though 20 additional tubes could be fitted and the vessel could be seaworthy in twenty to thirty days capable of eight knots. The State department awaits Admiral Goodrichs detailed report before action.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Lena
Ito
Department of Commerce and Labor
Navy
Navy Department
State Department
Admiral Goodrich
Pacific patrol aims to curb contraband shipments
The Lena, a Russian transport, is reported en route to the Pacific to stop contraband of war shipments. Officials in Vladivostok hint at other armed merchantmen involved, while the admiralty awaits full facts before deciding on disarmament and repairs. No criticism of U S policy is voiced in press dispatches.
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St. Petersburg
Lena
San Francisco
Vladivostok
Pacific
Germany
United States
Thorough Inspection to Assess Lena’s Boilers and Seaworthiness
San Francisco Sept 16 naval engineers will conduct a thorough inspection of the Russian cruiser Lena to gather complete data on boilers and seaworthiness. If dismantled she will likely be laid up at Mare Island. Rear Admiral Goodrich will offer the navy yard to Captain Berlinsky for that purpose as watch on the Lena remains strict. The gunboat Bennington moves closer to patrolling, and Japanese Minister Takahira has censured the local consul Uyeno for seeking inspection rights.
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San Francisco
Lena
Navy
Mare Island
Goodrich
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Berlinsky
Vessel Chase Aims to Stop Contraband From U S to Japan
A historic dispatch notes patrols designed to deter contraband shipments from the United States to Japan and to capture any vessels suspected of transporting illegal goods.
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United States
Japan
Floater Found in a Trunk Near Cleveland River
A middle aged woman’s body was found in a river wedged in a trunk. The corpse showed water exposure from several days. Police suspect murder and have assigned detectives to the case.
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Cleveland
Riot in Foreign Colony at Portland Station
In Wheeling Ohio County on September 15 a riot broke out among Portland Station's foreign colony. Magistrate Leeper deputized fifteen constables to quell the violence. One man was nearly beaten to death, others were injured with ears chewed, noses damaged, and weapons used. Nineteen rioters were arrested as a large boardinghouse was left shattered with many doors and windows broken.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Portland Station
Leeper
Dispute Brews as Butchers Threaten Fresh Strike
Nearly 10 000 unemployed at the yards. 600 reinstated that day. Cattle on Butchers union members threaten to strike again unless more workers are promptly employed.
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Cattle On Butchers’ Union
British Steamer Calchas Released by Vladivostok Court
Vladivostok reports the court freed the British steamer Calchas captured en route from Puget Sound to Japan. The neutral cargo portions are released while flour cotton and timber bound for Japan are confiscated.
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Vladivostok
Calchas
Puget Sound
Japan
British Steamer Searched Off Gibraltar After Encounter
British Captain Fletcher of the steamer Ortona arrived from London and reported pursuing a Russian cruiser that was shadowing the steamer Derwen from Liverpool.
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Fletcher
Ortona
London
Ed P
Derwen
Liverpool
Fortifying the Pass Amid Stalled Japanese Advance
Russians strengthen positions on both sides of the Liaqi River south of Yentai railway as the main Japanese force remains unready to resume the advance.
Russian force remains south of the Fun river reports Oyama
Field Marshal Oyama informs To Kio that a significant Russian force stays south of the Fun river while General Kuropyatkin cables St Petersburg that the balance of the Japanese is also south of the Yentai. He notes Russians fortifying the sector along the Ltrs river at Tspags and cites daily war dispatches with limited detail on next moves.
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Oyama
Kio
Fun River
Kuropyatkin
St. Petersburg
Yentai
Breney
Ltrs
Tspags
Kudolatkin
Marshal Oca
Russians protest Red Cross flag misuse at Port Arthur
Russian consul reports General Balashoff chief of Red Cross at Port Arthur has requested publication of complaints about Japanese methods and alleged misuse of Red Cross insignia at Port Arthur and Chefoo dated September 15.
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Port Arthur
Chefoo
Balashoff
Red Cross
General Charges Against Red Cross Conduct During War
Tal Balashoff accuses wartime forces of gross violations and cites Japanese dead bearing Russian notes asking for cremation. Russian burial teams were fired on when trying to fulfill requests. He claims Germans shield troop movements by misusing the Red Cross flag and mocks the Red Cross as untrustworthy.
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Tae
Red Cross
Tal Balashoff
Casualties at Liaoyang stated by Kuropatkin
St Petersburg reports General Kuropatkin estimates Russian losses from August 28 to September 5 at four thousand killed and about four thousand wounded.
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Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Detailed Kuropatkin Liaoyang battle report expected
The War Office will publish multiple reports by General Kuropatkin covering operations from August 25 to September 5. The advance summary given to the press by the general staff describes the retreat as orderly and satisfactory, signaling the campaign's overall conduct.
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Kuropatkin
Liao
St. Petersburg
Liaoyang
War Office
Rumors Names New Commander Over Kuropatkin
Gossip from St. Petersburg on September 15 suggests General Nicholas Nicholaieviteh, then inspector of cavalry, may succeed Kuropatkin. Reports are unconfirmed and may be baseless chatter amid war talk.
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Kuropatkin
Nicholas Nicholaieviteh
Ku- Teneo
Nicholaie
Ate
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