Roosevelt Attacks Big Business Allies in Vermont Speech
In Bennington Vermont Colonel Theodore Roosevelt opened his campaign assailing John D Archbold of Standard Oil and Senator Penrose for their Senate campaign contributions testimony. He accused them of collusion and blackmail and urged Penrose’s ouster while predicting the end of the Republican era with Taft as the last reactionary. He planned to speak in Portland that afternoon.
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Bennington
Penrose
Pennsylvania
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Vermont
Senate
Roosevelt
John D. Archbol
Archbold
Senator Penrose
Senate Committee
Europe
Senator Penrcose
Bliss
Standard Is Company
Taft
Portland
Narrow road collision near Selma injures none
A group of Selma young women and a party of tourists narrowly escaped serious harm in a two car crash ten miles west of Selma on a narrow road. The Hooper car with Louise Hooper and others collided with Preston’s Tallahassee banker car. Both drivers and passengers escaped injury despite serious ravines flanking the road.
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Selma
Ala
L. M. Hooper
Louise Hooper
Mary Clay
Marguerite Elebash
Alice Clap
Marie Steele
Preston
Tallahassee
Florida
Scales
Miss Scales
Hooper
Cahaba Bridge
Wanamaker Illness Rumors Denied by Family
A Wanamaker family member refutes sensational reports of John Wanamaker's illness after the Republican national convention. He reportedly recovered after returning home and is at Rodman Wanamaker's Chelsea seashore cottage. no operation was performed.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Rodman Wanamaker
Chelsea
Wanamaker
New York Sculptor Louis Potter Dies in Seattle Treatment
Louis Potter, a New York sculptor, died in Seattle today during a treatment by a Chinese physician for a long standing minor skin disease. He arrived ten days ago on a westward tour. The coroner is investigating the death.
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Seattle
Wash
Louis Potter
New York
Potter
Will the Jailer Reply in Davidson County News
Lizzie Nelson of Tellico Plains asks the jailer for news of her father G. W. Rose who was hanged at the penitentiary Monday at daybreak, and she had not yet learned of the execution. The note arrives as the event is reported locally.
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Nashville
Tenn
G. W. Rose
Davidson County
Lizzie Nelson
Tellico Plains
Maza’s Release Sparks Outcry in Havana
In Havana on August 29 Enrique Maza was released on bail after rearrest for assaulting American chargé d affaires Hugh S. Gibson. Despite court notices, bail set at 500 dollars drew protests from Gibson and Washington. Reports say another diplomat faced an assault but did not prosecute. Maza warned the fencing master of a planned duel that night.
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Havana
Enrique Maza
Maza
Hugh S. Gibson
Gibson
Washington
Adequate Punishment Sought for Cuban Attacker
The United States will insist on adequate punishment for the Cuban newspaper reporter who assaulted Hugh Gibson, the American chargé d affaires in Havana. The state department notified both the Cuban and American legations that it attaches top priority to proper punishment.
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Washington
Maza
United States
Hugh 8. Gibson
Havana
State Department
Delegation Named for American Good Roads Conference
Governor O Nea l has named three delegates from each Alabama congressional district plus six at large to attend the American Good Roads convention in Atlantic City September 30 to October 6. Delegates include state highway commission members and officials from Huntsville Selma Mobile and other cities.
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Montgomery
Woodrow Wilson
O'Neal
Atlantic City
State Highway Commission
Robert E. Spragins
Huntsville
W. B. Atkins
Selma
John Craft
Mobile
Eugene A. Smith
Tuscaloosa
G. N. Mitcham
Auburn
W. 8. Keller
H. K. Milner
Hawthorn
W. F. Herbert
Demopolis
Harry Pillans
J. H. Cook
H. D. Lampley
Greenville
A. C. Edmondson
Troy
H. T. Benton
Seale
Theodore Pruden
Eufaula
G H. Malone
Dothan
M. B. Wellborn
Anniston
D. R. Cook
G. ©. Goodrich
W. L Lancaster
I. M. Miller
Cordova
L. L. Herzberg
Gadsden
William Richards
Coberg
Willam Richards
Cullman
R. R. McClosky
Boaz
Charles Dew
Truesville
Fighth
W E Skeggs
Decatur
James F. Isbel
Tuscumbia
Clarendon Davis
Huntaville
N. CC. Eilting
Regulate Police in Panama Canal Zone Tension Rises
The American state department demands Panaman government curb police brutality against Americans in the canal zone. Minister Dodge orders removal of Chief Quijano and Captain Delaossa after reports of mistreatment. The Panaman government acts on the chief’s resignation but resists removing the captain, prompting further demands.
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Washington
Panama
American State Department
Dodge
Quijano
Delaossa
Canal Zone
General Booth Rested Beside Wife in Abbey Grave
London August 29 General William Booth lay beside Catherine Booth at Abney Park Cemetery as thousands from all classes attended in sorrow. Delegates, dignitaries, and Salvation Army leaders joined the procession with banners and salutes while hymns and simple rites marked the final farewell.
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London
William Booth
Catherine
Abney Park
United States
Army
Navy
Salvation Army
Calvary
Saul
Mansion House
Taft Explains His Veto Power at State Fair
President Taft addressed farmers at the state fair grounds and defended his use of the veto, saying it follows conscience and elected mandate. He warned reformers that real change takes time and emphasized legislative progress for farmers.
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Columbus
Taft
Beers
Thirty Day Sentence for Embezzling Four Dollars
Boyd Flaming, a chauffeur for Starvo Green taxicab operator, received a thirty day sentence for embezzling four dollars. Recorder Hale imposed the sentence and Flaming gave notice of appeal.
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Nick
Starvo
Hale
Boyd Flaming
Southern Railway Ticket Scam Nets Nine in Arrests
Detective Edward McQueen unravels a decade long conspiracy on the Mobile Selma branch where nine ticket sellers and takers swindled more than 25000 dollars. The raid spanned Tennessee Georgia South Carolina and Florida as the case ends with nine jailed, one pleaded guilty and six confessing. Two suspects remain at large awaiting arrest.
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Southern Rail Way
Edward McQueen
Railway Secret Service
Mobile
Southern
McQueen
Mobile-Selma
Southern Railway
E. Beverly
H. W. Steinspring
W. J. Cottingham
W. G. King
T. A. Bolland
W. Whiteside
W. M. Mullen
Griffin
H Clark
Karl Doty
M. 8. Alvison
Weller
South
McQueen S
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Weather forecast for Mobile area and Mississippi
Uncle Zeb the Weather reports generally fair conditions for Mobile and vicinity with light variable winds tonight and Friday. Alabama and Mississippi expected fair with light winds. Official Weather Bureau map and meteorological table available on page five.
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Mobile
Alabama
Mississippi
The
Weather Bureau
Managua Agitated as Rebels Press for Corinto Surrender
U S naval commander Washington meets rebel delegates at Corinto about reopening rail, telegraph lines. Rebels demand capitulation of Corinto. ultimatum refused with American forces pledged to protect the town. wires to Managua to be restored within 48 hours, railroad repair in 18 days.
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Washington
Managua
State Department
Weazel
Wuld
Taft
Venth
Nicaragua
Corinto
Nicaraguan
Corino
Francisco Baca
Annapolis
California Lands Bluejackets at Corinto
The armored cruiser California with Admiral Sutherland aboard arrived at Corinto yesterday afternoon. She landed about 350 bluejackets and marines, unspecified in dispatches. She left at 10 for Panama and is due there Sunday to embark 750 marines aboard the Prairie for transit to Corinto.
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California
Washington
Admirel Sutherland
Corinto
Navy Department
Panama
Big Timber Deal Near Balu Alabama Reported Closed
A deal closed yesterday transfers 127000,000 feet of timber to Joseph T. McGowin a South Alabama mill man from the Wheeless estate near Balu Ala. The South Alabama Land Company held the rights and a large mill accompanies the property with the price around 200000.
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Joseph T. MrGowin
South Alabama
Mises
H. Wheeless
Shreveport
Land Company
Balu
Ala
Southern Railway
M.gowin
Salco
ALA Girls Institute Shows Clean Finances at Montevallo
State Examiner W F Wilkinson reported to the governor on the Alabama Girls Technical Institute treasurer E S Lyman Montevallo accounts. For 1910 11 receipts and disbursements were 868,985 49. For 1911 12 receipts 94 283 16 with disbursements equal. Improvements funded from treasurer funds are listed in the report.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. F. Wilkinson
E. S. Lyman
Alabama Girls’ Technical Institute of
Osborne 10 Play Leading Role in Investigation
New York August 29 Investigation of police blackmail tied to the Rosenthal murder will be thorough. Former Assistant District Attorney James W Osborne will lead cross examination of witnesses. He previously handled ice trust cases and Albany vice investigations. The grand jury met to hear testimony including James F E March Republican leader who claimed profitable stock deals for Lieutenant Decker.
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New York
Rosenthal
Derrick
James W. Osborne
Osborne
Ice Trust
Albany
Civolici
James FE. March
Third Assembly
Decker
Slemp Silent On Nomination After Republican Convention
Bristol Va August 29 Congressman C K Slemp of the Ninth district had not indicated his plans by noon after the convention nominated him. He was in Cincinnati and had said he preferred retirement. Assistant District Attorney Muncey charged Democrats spent 200000 to defeat Slemp two years ago.
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Bristol
C. K. Stemp
Ninth
Republican Convertion
Cincinnati
Thomas J. Muncey
Slemp
Wilson Wins Great Greeting in Harrisburg and Lancaster
Governor Woodrow Wilson drew large crowds August 29 in Lancaster and Harrisburg while delivering stump speeches from his train car. He emphasized that campaign strength comes from the people and urged unity as he met cheering supporters. He stopped briefly in Harrisburg on his way to Williams Grove.
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Harrisburg
Woodrow Wilson
Lancaster
Williams Grove
Shooting at Bethpage church festival leaves two men dead
A Bethpage Sumner county shooting left James Durham Jr age 20 dead and Sam Bird age 27 slain at a church festival. James Durham Jr was jailed in Galatia while his half brother W B Durham Jr, charged as accessory before the fact, was admitted to bond. Witnesses say the fight began after Durham allegedly staggered into Bird.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bethpage
Sumner County
James Durham, Jr
Sam Bird
Durham
Galatia
W B. Durham
Bird
Lebanon Wiped Out by Heavy Cloudburst
Dayton Ohio reports Lebanon city, Warren county, struck by a cloudburst and lightning. Communic ations ruined. riders relay that no deaths yet but thousands in property damage. Entire blocks flooded. most houses and businesses submerged to upper stories. boatmen rescue sick and aged stranded residents. Crop damage expected in surrounding area.
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Dayton
Ohio
Lebanon
Warren County
Fraud Claims Trigger South Carolina Recount Call
Allegations that more ballots were cast for governor than eligible voters prompted the South Carolina State Executive Committee to consider an official recount. Anderson County shows about four thousand excess votes, with other counties reporting discrepancies and some panels already ordering investigations and recounts. The full committee meets on a pending call from Chairman Gary Blatz as county committees act.
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Columbia
Gary Bvats
Anderson Ce
State House
English Earl Seeks Commanding Post In New York Society
An English earl, formerly a naval officer, arrives in New York to seek a high position in business. The Wall Street notice touts him as capable, with a strong personality, experience in modern methods, and a wholesome, reputable American connection.
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New York
Wall Street
Busines
Hushed Information on Wanted Gun Men Shocks New York
District Attorney Whitman pressed to trade facts claiming two wanted gunmen Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood are protected by police, to be hidden until Police Lieutenant Becker's investigation starts. Report says they will implicate Rosenthal rivals in a ramblers feud killing. Defense consul declined comment as grand jury readies to hear police corruption evidence.
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New York
Whitman
Sun
Louie
Gyp
Becker
Rosenthal
Rose
Webber
Vallon
Want Readers Theatre Tickets Offer In Mobile Item
The Mobile Item plans to reward readers whose names appear on the Wants page with free admissions to Ben Harney Theatre or Dream Land. Hundreds of bargains are listed daily, and readers are urged to scan the Wants section closely for eligibility.
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Ben Harney Theatre
Dreamland
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Gen. Booth
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ED McQueen
Uncle Zeb
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Joseph T. M'Gowin
Girls’ Institute
Gov. Wilson
Thaw
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