Taft Bryan Campaign Tour News From the Campaign Trail
At a Cincinnati Republican league meeting Judge Taft plans to attend. Bryan accuses Steel trust officials of buying immunity by donating to Republican funds in Delaware. Carrie Nation urged Taft with no promises. Lindsay organizes Taft Nebraska itinerary. Cannon defends House rules in Kansas. New York Democrats nominate S. Chanter for governor after a pact with Murphy and Conners. Beveridge to tour New York to Portland and respond to Bryan. Taft and Bryan to meet at the Chicago Commerce banquet on October 7.
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Republican League
Cincinnati
Taft
W. J. Bryan
Delaware
Steel Trust
Republican Campaing Fund
Carrie Nation
Marvey Lindsay
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cannon
Kansas
House
Democrats
New York
S. Chanter
Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Beveridge
Portland
Ore
Bryan
Willam H
Senator Foraker Recieves Draft From Oil Firm For Newspaper Purchase
Senator Foraker details receiving a 58000 draft from Standard Oil intended to buy the Ohio State Journal. The deal was not consummated and the money was returned. Cholera spreads in St Petersburg garrison as disease grows citywide. McCleary resigns as Second Assistant Postmaster General to run for Congress in Minnesota. Drought hits New York and New England. factories shut down. Wright airship incident near Washington results in a fatality and injuries. Courts rule private freight cars count toward equipment percentages in car distribution. Ordinary report ends with note on mccguire’s recent wanderings.
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Senator Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Ohio State Journal
St. Petersburg
General McCleary
Minnesota
Forest
Maine
Canada
New York
Pennsylvania
Tilincia
Joliet
Ill
Alvin
Stark
Drouth
New England
Washington
Ville Wright
Selfridge
Wright
United States Court of Appeals
Richmond
Hainois Central
Ie McGuire
Canvass board declines recount. governor race unchanged
Douglas County Nebraska refused Berge's request to recount the governor vote, asserting the result cannot be altered. Fort Meade Lead South Dakota timber loss by forest fires. Bryan tells Maryland voters there is nothing to fear in the Democratic platform. Maine GOP plurality about eight thousand. Republicans win legislature and all four congressmen. Taft to tour the West from September 25 for ten days, likely speaking in Nebraska mid-October. Sioux City wins Western league title, beating Omaha 6 to 0. Wil son may be U S senator foe to Cummins. Nebraska farmers organize against Union Pacific right of way. Final 25 percent dividend paid to North America Bank creditors. Arkansas Democrats win by about 50,000. Hepburn commodities clause void in Philadelphia. Tawney McCleary Miller win in three disputed Minnesota districts. Swift plant fire in St Joseph controlled. damage over 60000. Admiral Sperry saved an estimated 75000 in coal use for Atlantic fleet en route home.
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Douglas County
Neb
Berge
Fort Meade
Lead
Bryan
Maryland
Maine
Taft
Nebraska
Sioux City
Omaha
James Wilson
Cummins
Farmers of
Union Pacific
National Bank of North America
New York
Arkansas
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Minn
James A. Tawney
James McCleary
Clarence B. Miller
Swift
St. Joseph
Admiral Sperry
Navy Department
United States
Roosevelt Returns to Washington for Summer Break
Treasury orders Bedford Stone and Construction of Indianapolis to face the St. Louis post office with brick and terra cotta at a contract price of 865000 and a completion date of July 1 1910. Special Agent Butman warns American firms must push hard to keep Mexican trade relations amid aggressive foreign competition.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Treasury Department
Bedford Stone and Construction Company
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Mexico
Butman
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pope Receives Pilgrims From Venice Under Cavallari
The pope, welcoming a Venetian pilgrim company led by Cardinal Cavallari, fondly recalled his days in Venice and said he would always sigh for dear Venice. Also noted are plans for the American fleet to reach Manila in October and reports of disturbances at a Budapest Catholic congress.
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Venice
Cardinal Cavallari
Manilla
Budapest
Vienna
Suleyman Pasha
Novipazar
Supreme Court rules anti pass law applies to doctors
The Supreme Court in a Wednesday opinion by Chief Justice Barnes held that the anti pass law bars passes from railroads to local surgeons unless exceptions apply. State v Martin Jr of Columbus involved Union Pacific surgeon Martin who received $25 monthly and a railroad pass for services. The district court’s earlier ruling was reversed as incorrect in applying the statute to future cases.
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Supreme Court Ss
Barnes
David T. Martin, Jr
Columbus
Union Pacific Railroad
Thompson
Hensley
John J. Sullivan
Martin
Supreme Court
District Court
Weather Boosts Maturing Corn in Nebraska Report
The Burlington crop and soil report notes lack of moisture and high temperatures speed crop maturity. Lincoln division yields near average at 98 percent, about thirty seven bushels per acre, while fall plowing is halted due to dry soil. McCook division shows better soil and more plowing, winter wheat acreage rises, and eastern peaches and apples are yielding well.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Lincoln
McCook
Missing Man Sorrowful Mystery in Missouri River Find
A suitcase from an I O O F encampment, tagged to Samuel Thompson of Murray Iowa, was recovered from the Missouri River near Nebraska City. Iowa lodge officers seek the owner as the case suggests foul play and the missing man has not been heard from recently. The gear appeared weathered but not long in water, with Fisherman Sammel Ross noting the find.
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Nebraska City
Missouri River
Samuel Thompson
Murray
Iowa
Iowa Lodge
Saltern
Mer
Sammel
Ross
Big Brewery Case Set for Supreme Court Hearing
The next sitting of the Supreme Court will begin on October 6 with a major brewery case on the docket. The case centers on regulatory challenges and potential industry impact.
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Big Brewery
Supreme Court
Num
Test Depository Law Case Tests County Funds Deposits
In Aurora on September 15 the district court began trials challenging the county depository law. One suit targets Aurora Bank and the other targets ex county treasurer B Cunningham over funds deposited in local banks in an individual name rather than county treasurer. More than a hundred freeholders urged the commissioners to hire more counsel as county attorneys contested the actions. Judges Post Albert and Sedgwick seated for the proceedings with other attorneys representing Cunningham and the bank. The plea in abatement argued lack of county attorney authorization.
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Eek Seapetoten
Aurora
Aurora 1 Bank
B. Cunningham
Post and
Albert
Columbus
Sedgwick
York
Thomas
Seward
Cunningham
E. J. Hainer
Lincoln
Big Wolf Bounty Claims in Nebraska Legislature
The 1906 Nebraska legislature appropriated 24411 dollars for old wild animal bounties, with 35000 dollars for future claims vetoed by Governor Sheldon. Auditor’s Clerk Lawrence estimates 40000 dollars in unpaid file claims awaiting the next session as deficiency claims, all filed since April 25, 1906, proving the wolf bounty law remains in force despite the veto.
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Sheldon
Lawrence
State Auditor
Wilcome
Nebraska
Canvass Board Sends Nomination Certificates After Primary
The state board of canvassers signed and mailed certificates of nomination to candidates nationwide from the state and congressional districts. An error in tabulation reduced Luikart Democratic auditor votes from 182,711 to 14,641, but Price of Lincoln already secured the nomination, so the correction didn’t change the outcome.
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State Board of
Luikart
Price
Lincoln
Tragic double shooting ends in suicide at Helvey home
James Greenwell, enraged over a jilt, went to Cecil Bosley’s Helvey residence Wednesday evening. He shot Miss Tilda Simmerson in the dining room and then killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver. Both deaths occurred in a shocking domestic tragedy.
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James Greenwell
Cecil Bosley
Helvey
Tilda, Simmerson
Ice famine hits Grand Island and central Nebraska
Grand Island suffers ice shortage due to prolonged heat. Mayor Shuff ships half a ton from Hastings to meet demand while Grand Island Electric Co. and other ice sellers struggle. North Platte and nearby towns report similar dearth of ice for cream and other uses.
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Grand Island
Shuff
Express
Hastings
Grand Island Electric Co
North Platte
Nebraska
Reed fruit farm sale to South Dakota firm marks bargain
Shippers sold the Reed fruit farm crop, three miles west of Peru, to a South Dakota firm for a lump sum of 800 dollars. Experts say the deal was a real bargain and note strong local interest in future apple shipments due to good facilities.
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Reed
Peru
South Dakota
Fim
Farmers & Merchants of Lincoln Insurance Policies
Farmers and Merchants of Lincoln offers policies for farmers with adjustable claims. The company emphasizes easy adjustments and reports thousands of satisfied customers.
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Farmers & Merchants of
Lincoln
Bryan offers mule prize to boost Democratic electors
A letter from Mr. Bryan proposes giving a Minnesota mule mascot named Major Minnamascot to the county showing the largest percentage gain in electors over the average in the last three campaigns. The county would turn the mule to the precinct that votes for the Democrat deemed most responsible for the gain.
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Bryan- Teaat
Bryan
Agricultural Society of Minnesota
Lincoln
Minnesota
Agricultural Society
Fire destroys Paris central telephone building in 1900s style
A Sunday night fire gutted Paris central telephone building, destroying the structure and halting city and provincial communications. Authorities fear losses will exceed five million dollars. Firemen fought the blaze as crowds and a small police force required troops to disperse onlookers.
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Paris
Comptroller Urges Banks Examiners to Improve Duty
Washington dispatch reports the Comptroller scolding bank examiners for embezzlements and concealed dishonesty. He calls for radical improvement in methods and accuracy in valuing bank papers and securities. The September 9 conference aimed to correct hurried work and strengthen obligations.
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Washington
Ohio
Murray
Missouri Pacific Train Collision Injures Over 30
A westbound Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed after hitting a freight in the yards at Weeping Water Neb Monday evening. The wreck left more than 30 people injured with several in critical condition. Railroad officials said the train carried 59 passengers and crew.
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Missouri Pacific
Weeping Water
Neb
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