Penrose alleges three million backing Roosevelt nomination
Senator Penrose charges Theodore Roosevelt was aided by three million dollars from George Perkins and associates tied to J. P. Morgan. He says Perkins funded Roosevelt to push a progressive ticket after the Chicago convention, and that trusts influenced the bid. A congressional inquiry into campaign contributions also summons Standard Oil Company figures.
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Perkins
Stoke
Washington, D. C
Penrose
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
George Perkins
J. P. Morgan
Teddy
Roosevelt
Perkins and Associates
Oyster Bay
Chicago
Washingt
D.C
Congress
Theodoric Roosevelt
Archibald
Standard Off Company
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Denies Standard Oil Campaign Funds
Theodore Roosevelt rejects Senator Penrose’s claim that Standard Oil donated 125000 dollars to his 1904 campaign. He cites correspondence with Cortelyou showing no contributions and says oil interests did not fund or receive donations for his bid.
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Wilkebarre
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Penrose
Congress
Roosevelt
Penrose
Standard Oil
Corto
Cortelyou
Standard of People
Uy Speckil
Field Day at Davis Field Next Monday
Nome residents may not receive an invitation to the Field Day events at Davis Field next Monday, as in prior years the public invitation has been limited.
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FT. Davis
Leach Named Head of Frisco Mint
Frank A. Leach is named to head the San Francisco mint by President Taft. A field day and series of contests are planned at Fort Davis under Army officers with prizes for winners and inviting friends.
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Fort Davis
Washington, D. C
Aus
Taft
Frank A. Leach
Inspectors Sail North on Alaska
Inspector of Mulls and Butlers Capt Deering and Captain Lehmers left last evening on the good ship Atanta for northern points to make their annual tour of inspection. All vessels will be inspected and the affals will be very exacting in the discharge of the duty to see that the marine laws rules and regulations are complied with. Since the Titanic disaster government Inspectors of hulls and boilers have been given strict instructions to enforce requirements, even in Be ring sea waters by Captain Deering and Captain Lehmers.
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Deering
Lehmers
Atanta
Bering Sea
Actor Gillard Shown Painting Set for May Roberts Play
In Eagle Hall this afternoon the noted May Roberts Company actor Mr Gillard was spotted with a brush in hand and green paint, finishing a drop for the production set to open tomorrow night. He is also known as manager and scenic artist and is married to Miss May Roberts.
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Mr. Gillard
May Roberts
Eagle Hall
Gillard
Theodore Roosevelt Attends Curran Anniversary in Wilkes-Barre
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Wilkes-Barre for Father Curran’s twenty fifth corporation anniversary. Preparations are underway and many noted men attend. Roosevelt, an old friend of Father Curran, makes a special trip to join the celebration.
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Wilkesbarre
Theodore Roosevelt
Father Curran
Roosevelt
Jim
IGE Breaker Kit In Roadstead
The steam whaler Kit, returned from a North whaling cruise, awaits its next port as owners decide its course. Officers traded with Eskimos on the Siberian coast and plan to proceed to Nome to refuel before carrying coal. The crew yielded about two tons of ivory and killed 400 walrus, processing hides and oil for export to Germany.
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Siberian
Nome
Germany
Bramwell Head Salvation Army Leader Named
Bramwell Booth son of the late General Booth will be named successor to command the Salvation Army. A meeting last evening decided the leadership to be vested in the founder’s set. Bramwell Booth will be notified of his selection. Arrangements for an elaborate funeral for General Booth are under way with a highly impressive service planned in the city.
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Bramwell Hooth
General Booth
Salvation Army
Stramwell
Bandits Hold Up Express Train Near Topeka
Several bandits robbed the east bound express near Topeka Kansas last night binding and gagging six clerks in the mail and express cars. A mall clerk was fatally shot after resisting and the gang fled into the countryside.
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Topeka
Kan
Kid McCoy Acquitted in London Fraud Case
London August 23 Kid McCoy the American accused of involvement in a large theft or fraud was acquitted in court and released from custody. He had been free on bail arranged by several Americans in the city. The item also notes Irish plans for Kathleen Mavourne and two singers Ira and Bessy performing Baby Doll Saturday night.
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London
Kid McCoy
McCoy
Johnson Jeanette Fight Called Off In New York
Promoters fail to secure a state sparring commission permit for a ten round bout between Jack Johnson and Jeannette on September 25. Athletic commission cites the need for clean sport and safety, warns against promoting further ten round matches in the state.
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New York
State
Athletic Commisshon
Jeannette
Geo Clean
Jick Jutiman
Myet Jericette
Jacek Johne
Champ Clark Plans Maine Stump for Wilson Campaign
Speaker Champ Clark announced he will stump Maine to aid Woodrow Wilson in the 1912 campaign. He aims to rally Democrats in a state viewed as pivotal, with Wilson seeking to expand party support across the Northeast and Midwest.
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Clark
Maine
Wilson
Sea Girt
N. J
Middle West
Democrata
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Ainive
Tate
Orate
Becker Arraigned in Murder Case Against Rosenthal
Police announce a major murder indictment connected to Rosenthal. Becker and others pleaded not guilty. Whitman says strong evidence ties Becker to Jack Rose who hired the crime. Confessions link Levker to the scheme and the timing points to substantial financial motives.
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Nugget Special Service
York
Aus
Hee
Foss Rosenthal
Seleny Becker
Becker
Whitman
Jack Rose
Rosenthal Tily
Becker Milly
Congress Works On Appropriation Amid Court Of Commerce Debate
Congress, in Washington, debates the stalled appropriation bill. The senate again blocks passage, while the house amends to keep the rider abolishing the commerce court temporarily until March 4, 1913, after which the court would be eliminated.
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Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Theodore Troosevelt
Congress
Penrose
Senate
Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D.C
Court of Commerce
House
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Siticn
Commerce Court
Sane
Secretary Knox Arrives in Seattle for Japan Funeral
Secretary of State Knox arrives in Seattle from Washington and heads to Japan to attend the late emperor's funeral set for September 13. Other officials will join the delegation to represent the United States as Knox embarks for the Orient. The article ends with a note about a song.
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Seattle
State Knox
Frm
Washington
Japan
Knox
Orient
Smith Nominated for Governor of Georgia
Slaton has been nominated candidate for governor of the state for the coming fall election upon the democratic ticket. Also has an advertisement for Nome Tailoring Co offering cleaning pressing repairing and alterations with location between Segerstrom and Zenner's Jewelry stores.
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Smith
Georgia
Nugget Special Service
Atlanta
Aue
Slaton
Nome Tailoring ¢ CO
Segerstrom &Zenner
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Frisco Mint
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Kathleen
Alaska
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Tore
Firet Avenue
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Curran Annive
Bramwell
Bandits
Kid M'Coy
Kathleen Mavourne
Ira
Bessy
Baby Doll
Rosenthal
Kathleen Gillard
SEC
Kathleen Mavourneen
Nome Tailoring Co
Neme Toring Co
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