Colonel Roosevelt Makes Grand Entrance at Progressive Rally
Chicago delegates and spectators erupted as Colonel Roosevelt arrived at the Coliseum at 12:47 pm. The hall surged with cheering, fife and drum bands, and chants of We Want Teddy while delegates from Minnesota and Oklahoma led a spontaneous parade through the aisles.
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New York
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S. Doin
Beveridge
Colorado
Angel Archie
Colonel Roosevelt
Serfitor Beveridge
Roosevelt
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A. R. Fife and Drum Corps
Teddy
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Washington
Wilson campaigns to shift power from trustees in New Jersey
Governor Wilson declares to Delaware Democrats that the government must move from guardians to trusted hands. He urges rights for the people and cites trusts in the state house. Roosevelt and Beveridge rally a large crowd, with banners and cheers as Beveridge speaks. The demonstration lasts 57 minutes with raised banners, bandanas, and a bullhorn call.
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Wilson
Delaware
United States
Leary Trust
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Stump
Massachusetts
Ohio
West Virginia
Kansas
Virginia
Beveridge
Roosevelt
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Colonel Roosevelt
Oakland Mayor Survives Recall Vote Amid Socialist Opposition
Mayor Frank K. Mott and Commissioners W. J. Baccus and F. T. Turner won a substantial majority in a recall election in Oakland. Officials labeled Socialists and the Industrial Workers of the World as their fiercest opponents. A large turnout was recorded with strong participation by women. Industrial Workers denied coordinated action in the campaign and disputed complaints against the mayor.
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Oakland
Cal
Frank K. Mott
W. J. Baccus
F. T. Turner
Industrial Workers of the World
Electric Bitters Help Sufferers Says T Peebles
In Henry Tennessee the author T Peebles reports six of Electric Bitters relieve stomach liver and kidney troubles. He notes symptoms include loss of appetite back ache nervousness headaches tiredness and run-down feeling and claims the remedy improves these conditions.
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T. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
Tts
Inquiry Committees Sought Over Putumayo Atrocities
In London on August 6 Premier Asquith said the government will appoint a select parliamentary committee to investigate the alleged atrocities reported by Sir Roger Casement in Peru's Putumayo rubber district. The inquiry will consider possible responsibility by British directors of the rubber company.
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Asquith
House of Commons
Govert
Roger Casement
Putumayo
Peru
Permenter Murder Case Delayed. Reward Issued in Slain Officer
A reward of 1000 dollars is offered for the arrest of the slayer of Permenter. Swinton Permenter’s trial for Jamie Do’s murder is postponed due to the defendant’s brother funeral. The piece hints Walter Permenter’s possible assassination tied to defense involvement, with detectives Walker and Wales named among investigators.
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Swinton Permenter
Jamie $ Do
Walter Permenter
Qualiaa Tociatyan
Walker
Vnd Wales Non Aiker
Oy Permenter Family
Welsh Hayes Fight Ends In Draw In Winnipeg
Freddie Welsh of England and Grover Hayes of Philadelphia fought twelve rounds to a draw in Winnipeg on August 5. The bout was fast paced but produced little hard hitting from either fighter.
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Winnipeg
Freddie Welsh
England
Grover Hayes
Philadelphia
Purse Snatcher Caught After City Chase
Columbus police capture William after a lively downtown chase following a purse snatching from Miss Jennie Lusher of the city. The suspect was apprehended tonight and taken into custody.
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Columbtus
Jennie Lusher
William
Miss Raffles Tours Mobile Amid$100 Prize Chase
The Original Girl Raffles tours Mobile offering a $100 prize to anyone identifying her during two daily windows. She performs from 1:30 to 2:30 and 5 to 6 at street corners and stores, accepting proper acknowledgment. Police and a local crowd, including Officer Ellsworth and Moose officials, watch as the playful chase unfolds.
Unreasonable Restriction Proposal Angers Mobile Officials
City commissioners debated Dr. Mohr's ordinance to restrict vessel entry over plague fears. Commissioner Pillans warned other ports may gain advantage from stricter controls, while health officer predicted five years before science erases the disease. The measure was postponed pending review of national port practices.
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Harry Pillans
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Ruanner
Charles Mohr
Laz Schwarz
Pillans
Norfolk
Boston
Galveston
New York
Mobile
Merse
Conference , Health and Marine Hospital Officers
New Orleans
McGalveston
Saw
United States
Commissioner Laws
Miss Raffles Eludes Capture in First Disguise Appearance
The Original Girl Raffles of The Mobile Item appeared in disguise at 1:30 this afternoon and, despite heavy crowds and store visits, was not captured by 2:30 pm. Crowds continue to hunt Miss Raffles as she plans a repeat appearance this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
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Raffles
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Billy” Hileworth
Dauphin
Royal
Billy
Ellsworth
M Raffies
Original Raffles chase offers $100 for identity
The Mobile Item runs a week long hunt for Miss Raffles, offering $100 to anyone who identifies the original Raffles in crowds or stores between 1:30 and 2:30 PM or 5 and 6 PM daily. Players must display the latest edition and speak the magic words to claim the prize.
The Original Miss Raffles of the Mobile Item Arrives
A playful chase begins at 1:30 this afternoon in Mobile as Miss Raffles promises a $100 reward to anyone who identifies her and claims she will visit stores and landmarks. She specifies exact editions of the Mobile Item required for those who touch her shoulder and plans daily updates on her experiences.
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Raffles
Tture
Basifs
Miss Raffles
Marines Ordered to Trouble Zone in Nicaragua
Marines from Panama are sent to Nicaragua to bolster Managua garrison protecting Americans and property. The collier Justin carries 350 marines to Corinto, docking after three days at sea and four days returning, with landing in Corinto possibly not immediate. United States aims to support foreign interests per Nicaraguan request.
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Panama
Nicaragua
Managua
Justin
Corinto
San Juan del Sur
State Department
United States
Mena
San Juan
Depl Sur
Inn Victa
Luis Mena
George T. Weitzel
Diaz
Gunmen fear for lives after threats in police gambling case
In New York on August 6, death threats were sent to Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webber and Harry Wallon who confess ties between police and gamblers. The three prisoners fear being killed if brought to the streets court. Authorities seek Harry Horowitz Louis Rosenzweig and Sam Schepps amid confessions of payoff arrangements and a $50,000 fund tied to a Becker operation.
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Jack” Rose
Bridgie
Webber
Harry Wallon
Harry Horowitz
Louis Rosenzweig
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