Taft Campaign Tour Through Lincoln and Bryan Towns
Taft campaigned across Nebraska on Oct 1 with speeches in Lincoln and towns including Bryan’s, attacking public campaign funding and defending Roosevelt’s positions. Excursion trains, large crowds, and busy campaign events marked the day as Taft spoke in Lincoln and Havelock, met students, and addressed at the university before a Capitol grounds rally. The day also included other regional notices and political summaries from Des Moines to Milwaukee and beyond.
Minor postal rate changes and aviation orders reported
The report notes a brief change in international postage rates between the United States and Great Britain. It also states that Ferdinand Walker, the French aircraft promoter, has ordered 310 Wright aeroplanes from Wilbur Wright, with a $310,000 contract value. A vault theft of $700 is alleged at the W. D. Allen Manufacturing Co in Chicago amid a murder inquiry involving superintendent Went. Leonard J. Schmitt of New York City is mentioned in relation to self harm by inflaming gas.
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Wilber Wright
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W. D. Allen Manufact
Uring Co
Chicago
Henry Gibbs
Leonard J. Schmitt
New York City
Aled Mimelf
Record of Antitrust Cases Under Sherman Act Listed
DOJ review details indictments convictions and legal actions under the Sherman Act and Interstate Commerce Act since 1890. 167 indictments 48 convictions 2 acquittals 1 no plea 5 demurrers 4 dismissed 1 quashed 88 sentencings total fines $1,143,325. Names referenced include Roosevelt administration figures and Senator Foraker plus John D Archbold. letters and deposits noted with amounts $86,000 and $10,000 and hearings dated 1800.
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Waauington
New Secene
Department of Justice
United States
Coder Roosevelt
Vemyer
Linampecen
Leewhan
Ry Hloaret
Sera Foraker
Gov
Governor exonerated by inquiry into rate charges
The report released Wednesday by the committee investigating Governor Hanty clears him of accusations by Representative Kossely that he sought to influence a vote on a county option by offering a job. The panel found no merit to the claim and exonerated the governor.
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Indianapolls
Get. Tver
Hanty
Kossely
Ole
Union and bank leaders meet over mill strike in Denver
A regional convention in Denver gathered executives led by Walker of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and Woodrow Wilson era figures to discuss the Great Northern mills strike. Officials decided to stop production with plans to reopen mills early next spring amid labor tensions. Daestore Gabriely and local saloonkeeper John North clashed after a dry vote in Call County, with Parker arrested after the incident.
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American Yonkers’ Association
Aim
Denver
Audi ‘Torians
Walker
Canwilan Bank of Commeres
Toronto
Woodrow Wilson
Real
Princeton University
Daeter
Gialtipolie
Gabrioly
Callie County
Charlen Parker
Ant Hatoon League
John North
Parker
North
Schooner Fer TY of Sheboygan Runs Aground Near Detrott
The schooner Fer TY of Sheboygan Michigan ran ashore Wednesday near Treverte City while entering the bay for shelter. The crew reached shore safely. It is believed the vessel may be a total wreck.
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Detrott
Sheboygan
Wie
Hat Yard
Mich
Schooner Captized In Detroit Waters
A schooner from Toledo was captured near Point Betay as night fell. The vessel crew reported confusion and the coast guard began an investigation into the incident and its cause.
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Ido
Toledo
Caprived
Point Betay
Teddy 10 Keep Hands Off Tour Finishes in Iowa
A rapid journey through the hawk eye state marked by enthusiastic demonstrations as William J. Bryan concluded his three week tour with an open air meeting in Creston. He spoke on campaign platforms, direct senator elections, publicity of campaign funds, and attacked Taft. Bryan claimed Taft borrowed ideas and did nothing new. Ohio women elect officers at Columbus meeting with Pauline Stinem president and Emma S. Olds vice president.
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William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Taft
Columbus
Ohio Woman's Suffrage Association
Neaddy
Pauline Btinem
Toledo
Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
Emma 8
Olds
Myrin Wan
Carrhe Chase Davie
Sundomky
Mra
Bertha Dover
London
Milas 8. K. Izant
Warren, Treaadier
Forest Fires Rage in Adirondacks Again at Saranac Lake
Fires in the Adirondacks break out anew after rain failed to contain flames Monday night. In Saranac Lake the blazes spread in several directions, threatening woods and properties as authorities mobilize crews to suppress the rekindling fires.
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Saranac Lake
Adirondacks
Ife
Sheriff Drives Locomotive in Oklahoma Tax Dispute
In Allus Oklahoma a sheriff attached a St Louis and Pan American freight engine to a track to compel payment of 4280 in taxes due the counts from the railroad. A collision near Emyre Oct 140 lives lost as a Turkish steamer struck an eternal ferryboat in the harbor Wednesday leaving 140 dead.
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Allus
Emyrhe
Etern
Avon’s Gausies Rescued After Island Ordeal
Refugees endured limited privations after the Avon steamer wrecked off Christmas Island. The Manuka of the Canadian Australian Line rescued crew and passengers, including Mrs Patrick and her children. A newborn joined the vessel’s passengers during the ordeal as stores and mails were saved and fresh water found.
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Christman Island
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U. S
Aeon
San Francisco
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W. K. Riddle
Frightful catastrophe devastates Hyderabad city
Oct. 1 Hyderabad reports a sudden, appalling flood from a lakes overflow into the river Must. A 60 foot high wall of water swept through the capital, destroying quarters, burying debris, and leaving thousands of bodies mangled or missing. Natives search pools for relatives amid wreckage.
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Hyderabad
India
Nixon
Buckeye Life Tales Highlight Dayton Arrests
Dayton report brings a dramatic sequence as Lee C. Bcheckel, a prominent salesman and athlete, is arrested on burglary charges following the capture of Ed. Mreen known as Chicago Rd. Delatey. Police recover a large mass of stolen property including items from a minister’s home, revealing a significant local burglary ring.
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Lee C. Bcheckel
Chicago Rd
Delatey
Ed. Mreen
Frank Garland
Bedecker
Garland
Fire halts classes as cold grips Cleveland area
On Wednesday in Cleveland a public safety order closed 49 rooms after unprotected weapons were found in schools. City officials including Mayor Johnson and School Director Ort faced heavy criticism as frigid weather forced fires to stay lit in nearly all schools, curbing normal operations.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Ort
Board of Education
Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Ad
An archaic ad for Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Indiana offers Bates from 2.50 to 5.00 per day American Plan private bathe and weekly rates. It promises cures for kidney liver stomach ailments and other complaints with mineral water from Springs and home treatment advice.
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West Baden Springs
Indiana
Bates
Lioness Dies After Zoo Operation At Cleveland
Fragmented report notes a lioness at Cleveland Zoo underwent an operation, the outcome fatal. Other items include a grand jury indictment for embezzlement, waterworks repairs in Zanesville, and political notes on Ohio figures and local incidents.
Major Delmar Defeats Sweet Marie in Brockton Race
In Brockton on Wednesday the feature race matched Major Delmar against Sweet Marie in a best two of three 82.50 total purse event. Major Delmar won the heats and took the race, claiming the day’s top prize.
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Oet
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Embezzler Kills Postal Official on Trail of Suspect Group
Officials pursue a suspect network led by WHT Sorat and deputy Dosthinater Wt Clinton. Detectives Mita and Pe Hanelnated BostofficaIE injector Wie Gerald follow leads at the scene after a short discovery.
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Price of Sea Declines Amid Market Shifts
In New York this week, sea prices fell as a Wednesday sale fetched 45,000, down from 50,000 a year ago. Market observers note weaker demand and a slow mood in the trade, with traders cautious after a dip in early autumn.
Steamer Wrecked in Gale Forces Ban on Practice
An otiginal report notes a steamer wrecked during a gale near Borongan Leland in Samoa, with US authorities patching front mantles and declaring a possible total loss. The gale’s aftermath affects local commerce as karite fruit yields rise for cheap vegetable grease and soap production.
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