Roosevelt Campaign Factions Rally In Chicago And Washington
The draft progressive convention advances with Theodore Roosevelt as central figure. Chicago hosts a one man convention setup, with Roosevelt supporters preparing for a possible endorsement and running mate, while Washington opens Roosevelt headquarters for limited supporters and fund-raising to back the campaign against political trusts.
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Theodore Romevelt
Chicage
Teddy
New Orleans
Chicago
Roosevelt
Ecole
White House
Tn Iso
Americans Told to Fight or Leave Northern Mexico
Dispatch from El Paso reports rebel orders forcing Americans in Northern Mexico to join the rebel army or depart. The note says Americans must stay or leave by a set date, while a court room escape is described as authorities pursue the suspect. Public notices also mention tailoring and fur cleaning services in Nome.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Murderers Fall Out In New York
New York story reports a saloon keeper James Verrella murdered in a crime wave in New York with a grand jury to tackle charges. Friends vow retribution and squealing may uncover gambling and crime links. Classified notice offers eggs and live chickens for sale at Prosser's with phone contact.
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New York
James Verrella
Prosser’s
Archibald Contempt Case Delayed to Fall
The Senate after an executive session agrees to postpone the contempt proceedings against Judge Archibald of the United States Commerce Court to fall. The delay honors due process as impeachment action is deemed too serious to rush. Only six government officials have faced impeachment in U.S. history.
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Nugget
Washington
Doo
Robert W. Archibald
United States Commerce
Democratic
United States
Senate
Archibald
Confession Box Death in Meriman Conn Ends in Suicide
In Meriman Connecticut a young girl, identified as Dessurean, entered a Catholic confession box and killed herself with poison. Her body was found shortly after. An autopsy is planned to determine details of the death.
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Meriman
Conn
Dessurean
Darrow Refutes Damaging Testimony in Bribery Case
Clarence S. Darrow, testifying in his own defense, refuted charges and showed much of the state’s testimony as false. He argued acts of bribery cited were instigated by others and that he bore no responsibility for actions of former associates. He denied paying Guy Biddinger to suppress evidence against the McNamara brothers and questioned the train conversation about the Times building bombing.
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Tams AD
Joly
Clarence S. Darrow
Darrow
Guy Biddinger
McNamara Brothers
James McNamara
Times
Rees
Gambling testimony ties police to Rosenthal murder
New York gamblers who testified before the grand jury in the Rosenthal killing implicate Lieutenant Becker, already indicted for the same murder. Five men face charges tied to the daytime shooting as Rosenthal left a city hotel, with gamblers alleging they provided damaging testimony against the officer.
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New York
Bobler Rosenthal
Becker
Rosenthal
Lieut. Becker
Knw
Conductors and Motormen Win In Boston Strike
In Boston on July 31 the West End street railway strike was settled with motormen and conductors gaining their demands. The compromise agreements favored the employees who went on strike to secure their point. Nome Daily Nugget reports the outcome.
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Boston
Mass
Progressive Party Bolts in Helena Convention
Delegates at Helena experience a deadlock as Progressive Party members bolt the convention. Tension grows between factions from Helena and Butte over leadership and reforms. The scene reflects broader party splits amid questions of support for the Nome Daily Nugget price.
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Helena
Mont
Progressive Party
Helt
English Board Exonerates Ismay Over Titanic Wreck
The English Board of Trade closes weeks of inquiry exonerating Ismay, former White Star Line president, from blame in the Titanic sinking. Witnesses testified about speed and steering in the ship’s path, confirming the captain bore primary responsibility.
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English Board
TRADE
Ismay
London
Teiete Tavinee
di Vrestinga
Tetaay
Trede
Tony
Titanic
Freight rate advance postponed to December first
Washington indicates the planned freight rate increase for all railroads from the Pacific coast to the Mississippi is delayed to December first. The Intersta te Commerce Commission will review the decision and determine if railroads justified the higher tariffs on listed shipments.
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Washington, Co
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Interstate Com Oetory Beston Tor Fedress Aunning
Ne Funader
Interstate Comeberce Commission
Graft Probe Expands After 2 1/2 Million Confession
New York City faces a widening graft inquiry as Jack the graft collector testifies that he collected two and a half million dollars from gamblers in the past year. Officials and Tammany figures anticipate investigations reaching higher officials as the Rose confession broadens the scope. The public seeks clarity on how such vast sums moved through city channels amid estate settlements and anticipated administrative fees.
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New York
Jack
Police Department
Greater New York
Europe
Rose
Harriman Estate About to Wind Up in New York
Albany July 31 Administrators in the E B Harriman estate report they are ready to wind up their duties and be discharged. The estate left by the late railroad wizard amounts to seventy million dollars with final settlements expected soon.
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Harriman
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