Colorado Referendum Split as Conven tion Opens in Colorado Springs
Colorado party leaders warn of Republican defeat if the convention fails to endorse the initiative and referendum measure. The Democratic backed amendment awaits voters this fall while Denver fights the measure in a divided caucus. In New York Buffalo primaries select delegates as old guard and progressive factions clash within the GOP.
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Colorado Springs
Denver
Resolutions Committee
New York
Buffalo
Beet production rising in the West amid irrigation gains
Pueblo reports growing sugar beet output driven by irrigation as the National Irrigation congress meets September 26 30. Government beet expert Charles F. Saylor says acreage is expanding, vows not to meet full US sugar needs yet notes rising domestic production and imports balance. Colorado leads with 16 mills and strong Arkansas Valley beet conditions.
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Pueblo, Col
United States
West
National Irrigation Congress
Pueblo
Colorado
Arkansas Valley
Irrigation Congress
Charles F. Saylor
California
Aviator Brookins: Sensational Pupil of Wright Brothers
Pupil of the Wright brothers earns renown in early aviation circles. Brookins demonstrates rapid progress and bold flights, drawing attention from pilots and supporters interested in the future of powered flight.
Good Roads Convention to Meet in Ogden This Year
The Intermountain Good Roads association holds its annual gathering in Ogden for three days starting September 23. Governor Brady selects delegates as Mayor D W Church names five delegates, with A B Bean aiding. Bannock County association to pick five delegates, boosting Pokatello participation in the Ogden event and state fair plans.
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Pocatello
Intermountain Good Roads Association
Ogden
Brady
D. W. Church
A. B. Bean
Bannock County Good Roads Association
Good Roads
Mayor Church
Intermountain Association
C. B. Steely
William Wallin
Steely
Wallin
Tribune Company
Bannock County Association
Bomb Factory Found in Lisbon. Ten Arrested
Police in Lisbon uncovered a bomb factory and arrested ten people today. One suspect later confessed to a political plot backing the operation.
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Lisbon
Spanish Train Wreck Near Oporto Injures One Hundred
A railroad disaster near Oporto, Portugal injures about one hundred people today. Reports say passengers were traveling toward Lisbon when the wreck occurred. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as trains and medical teams responded to the incident.
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Lisbon
Oporto
Beet Sugar Expansion Across States With New Factories
The beet sugar zone spreads as nearly all states adopt beet culture and Ohio adds two factories. Production favors regions north of a line with Chicago near its center while the south grows cane. Farmers foresee an early spring and a strong season barring unforeseen events.
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Gan
Ohio
Chicago
Lorimer Scandal Heads to Washington Investigation
Chicago reports the Lorimer senatorial bribery case expands as the congressional committee begins hearings at the Congress Hotel. Key figures include Rep White of O Fallon confessing to a $1000 payoff with Browne and others implicated, while Roosevelt publicly weighs in on the affair.
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Chicago
Illinois
Roosevelt
United States
William L. Latimer
Congressional Committee
Congress Hotel
Lorimer
Senate
Pan
William Lorimer
House of Representatives
Albert J. Hopkins
Charles A. White
O'Fallon
St. Clair County
White
Lee O’neil Browne
St. Louis
Robert E. Wilson
H. ©. Beekemeyer
Browne
Wilson
Michael 8
Link
Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Lee O'Neil Browne
Hamilton Club
California Republicans Name Candidates At State Convention
Colorado Springs September 29 delegates nearly 1000 attend the Republican state convention to name candidates for offices to be filled in November elections.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Fairview Addition Booming In Pocatello
Gray & Gray issue a handsome eight page promotional folder for Fairview, the new 80 acre suburban addition north of Pocatello. The booklet touts 2000 and 1500 dollar bungalows, grand School and court house photos, and a birdseye Gate City view. The text highlights Fort Hall irrigation, rail facilities, and growing city development including depots, subways, car shops, a sewer system, gas plant, and federal building plans.
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Pocatello
Tribune Press
Gray & Gray
Pocatello Realty & Investment Company
Fairview
Academy of Idaho
Gate City
Fairview Addition
Ceniter Street
Triline
Fort Hall
W. A. Staley
Idaho
Big Lost River
Big Wood River
Minidoka
Falls
Snake River
Omaha
Oregon
Blackfoot
Hay scores Federalists in Spokane Western resource control debate
Governor Hay returns from St Paul and tells Spokane chamber crowd that western states demand home control of natural resources. He condemns Pinchotian autocratic tactics and tafts conservation critics while urging fair development and compensation for western wealth. The speech highlights tension between western resource needs and federal plans.
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Spokane
Wash
Rocky Mountain
Pacific States
Hay
Washington
St. Paul
National Conservation Congress
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Joe
Cannon
Taft
Timber Trust
Pinchot
Fairview Seen as Attractive Suburban Retreat
The piece argues Fairview offers strong appeal for suburban homes and small rural enterprises, even without a trolley line. It highlights suitability for truck gardens, orchards, and residences seeking quiet away from city noise.
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Fairview
Minnesota Primaries Wax Warm Amid Tight Congressional Races
Voters in Minnesota head to the polls amid favorable weather to select party nominees for congress and state offices. In the hot first, fourth, and fifth districts James A. Tawney faces a strong insurgent challenge led by Sidney Anderson aided by progressives Roosevelt Pinchot Heney and others.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Francis J. Heney
Tawney
Sidney Anderson
Anderson
Roosevelt
Paoli Massacre Anniversary Observed at Paoli
In West Chester Pennsylvania on September 20 observances were held on the monument grounds near Malvern marking the 133rd anniversary of the Paoli massacre of September 20 1777. American troops under General Wayne were defeated by British forces during their retreat from the Brandywine.
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Paolis
West Chester
Patriotic Societies
Malvern
Paoli
Wayne
Battle of
Brandywine
Grave charges in cross complaint in Swainston divorce case
In the Utah district court Swainston denies all major allegations in his wife Maud Swainston Swainston filing. He cites adultery with M C Cramp and asserts the wife is unfit for custody while seeking custody of the three eldest children and a divorce decree.
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Maud Swainston
Henry L.swainston
Swainston
Richmond
Utah
Tie
Cramp
American Falls
Thut
West advocates home control of resources clash with finance
The passage argues for local sovereignty over natural resources, asserting a historic struggle between local people and powerful financial interests. It cites lifelong western belief in competence to govern state matters and control local affairs.
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Gov. of
Washington
West
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