Bryan Attacks Taft and Platform in Columbus Rally
William Jennings Bryan delivered a fiery Columbus speech denouncing Taft and the Republican platform. A massive crowd packed the venue, with many outside awaiting Bryan’s outside appearance as controversy over Governor Haskell and Standard Oil loomed. Bryan pledged reforms and warned against secrecy in campaign funding and the Cannon Rules, signaling a broad anti Republican reform message.
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Hankell
Uekheb
James 4. Campbell
Hrgan
United States
Foraker
Congress
Cannon
John J. Lenin
Ohio
Depton
Cincinnati
Columbus
Guthirle Letter Responds To Roosevelt Probe
Guthirle Oklahoma Sept 21 Governor C N Haskell answered a statement to the Acijclited Press in reply to President Roosevelt s letter to William J Bryan. The reply addresses four changes against Mr Haskell including support for Richard Oll, opposition to a child labor bill, extensive Creek tribal land dealings, and alleged political concessions.
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Guthirle
Olla
C. N. Haskell
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Hawkell
Kenmare Brickworks Disaster Claims Several Lives
At Kenmare a brick plant explosion and collapse trapped workers as the Kiln burst open. Drake, the plant manager, and Bailey, a local farmer’s 17 year old son, perished in the smoldering debris amid a rescue effort that took hours. An air blast is blamed for the catastrophe.
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Minot
N. 1
Rob Hot Bricke
Duta
Alet bin
Miraker
Clarence Iley
Kenmare Yesteriay
Kenmare Brick and Com
Drake
Bailey
Bridge Collapse Traps Freight Cars on Susquehanna Span
Havre De Grace Md September 24 A span of nearly 600 feet of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge over the Susquehanna river collapsed. A northbound freight train's twelve loaded coal cars went down with the broken structure as rescuers hurried to the scene amid rising water and smoke.
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Havre de Grace
Baltimore & Ohio
Susquehana River
Ate
Bridge disaster blamed on tampering discovered wreckage
A damaged report describes a bridge collapse with a wreckage site and injuries. It notes a platform erected in the 1880s, rebuilt and re-racked, a screeching sound heard, and claims the eastern line was blocked. Rumors of tampering circulate as a dying witness is found nearby.
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Slavre
American Bridge Co
Etree
Swept by Typhoon Hits Northern Leyte Areas
Manta September 2 reports describe a powerful typhoon destroying property across Leyte province. Central Ware and Hie Pile erway area suffered infrastructure damage while towns including Samer and northern Leyte faced major flooding and probable loss of life. Officials fear widespread damage to homes and livelihoods as emergency crews assess the destruction.
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Manta
Samer
Leyte
Nashite
Reir
Ian
Redding California Suffered Major Blaze Wipes Out Hotels
Redding California Sept 21 a fierce early morning fire swept through the Blenven area destroying two summer hotels and a number of other buildings. Officials report several injuries and missing residents as the flames raged through the section. Precise causes remain under investigation.
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Redding
Tle Bnelvens
Sumer
Ioree
Minnesota Loss Reaches Ten Million Dollars
A government expert, B. W. Palman, reports Minnesota may lose up to ten million dollars, citing a Washington wire. The figures stem from an official analysis prepared for a government inquiry and transmitted to reporters.
Cat Rout Burglars In Septembers Night Raid
The Connor family woke to intruders ransacking their home. A man struck a gas jet, allowing two burglars to flee the yard with a silver pendant but leaving the rest behind. The family stood ready to defend their property and the owner vows to repay any loss.
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D. A. Connor
Howe
Grand Circuit racing results and Akron politics mix
Akron and Columbus racing news report Hedgewood and Chiion fast times with winners Harvester and Maxine on Grand Circuit cards. Separately, Tadge Doyle discusses a state law shifting school building enforcement, while several schools are condemned and city inspectors prepare for upcoming actions and budget impacts.
Cruiser Yankee May Be A Total Loss
Wellington Sept State dispatch reports the cruiser Yankee ran aground at Busmirds bay during a tow leaving hull punctures and water in compartments. Salvage vessels and divers work to lighten and save the ship. a court of inquiry will determine fault and potential court martial.
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Buzzards Bay
Wellington
Sept
Navy Department
Yankee
Busmirds Bay
Lbeer
Tnlors
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Nero
Leb
Wlielgund
Whhich
New York Naval Militia Committee
H. Frowntan
Weak Mind Saves Man From Gallows In New Jersey Trial
Hackensack Sept 24 Gust Eberhard pleaded guilty to the murder of his aunt Mrs Orville Eberhard after luring her and his cousin from Germany with a promise to marry the girl He shot the girl and robbed them of a large sum before killing the aunt He was sentenced to thirty years in state prison The defendant is described as mentally deficient
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Ashtabula
Bert B. Rayswell
Mira Myrtle Wilsan
Thle City
Jefurson
Aptson
Eugene Wilson
Rasswll
Adhtabuia
Lhat
Wao
Embezzler pleads guilty in Akron case fades to divorce tale
In Akron John D Chapman, a former post office official, pleaded guilty to embezzling 3,774 dollars tied to government funds. He was released on bail with conditions while awaiting further proceedings. Separations also surface in Ironton and Ashtabula as judges grant divorces amid long-standing spousal disputes and remarriage revelations.
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Cleveland
John D Chap
Akron
Haslig
Lle Huiie
Chayman Caine
United States Court
Judee Taylor
Chapman
Wibright
Freshmen win flag rush at Adelbert College clash
Freshmen won the flag rush at Adelbert College after a one hour and two minute battle. Joye Vookter of Wadsworth scaled a 66 foot greased pole and tore the leather flag from its top, escorted by about 116 freshmen toward the dormitory steps. Sophomore Shorty Gaus was injured and the crowd included the Was Sargent unconscious from the campus incident.
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Clevemna
Sept
Adelbert College
Joye Vookter
Wadsworth
Shorty” Gaus
Fifty Injured In Fog Caused Train Collision
In Philadelphia on September 24 fog caused a collision between a van and a Baldwin Locomotive Co work crew vehicle on the Southwestern Trace between the city and Choate. About fifty were injured, several seriously. Seventy two workers were aboard when a Chester bound car appeared on the single track and the crash wrecked both vehicles. Dozens were taken to hospitals with broken arms and various injuries.
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Wogans
van Co
Choate
Philadelpha
Baldwin Locomotive
Baldwin
Chester
Camel attack during arrest shocks Chicarro police
Sept 4 report from Chicarro describes three policemen arresting Dr George How and Mrs Maris You fherriew after a violent incident in which a camel owned by How charged Detectives Quinlan during a yard pursuit. The scene culminated at Harrison-st police station where Mrs Loene Plow swore out a warrant. Officers faced a hostile yard as the camel disrupted the attempt. The piece notes a mix of civilians and constables, with references to English county police among the escort.
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Stella
George How
Maris You Fherriew
Tor
Irene How
Loene Plow
Harrison-st
Venu Barries
Quinlan
Dr How
Oelotrasion
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