Taft Expected Ten War Influence Report Debate
Washington Aug. J Crowlont Faith reports Taft’s influence fading as the Senate advances the report with votes likely to yield a majority. Bristow plans to speak, Curtis supports the measure, and leaders forecast a Thursday vote after clashes over rules and cloture reveal deep GOP divisions.
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Senate
Bristow
Weabhington
Aug
Taftin
Curtis
Kansas
Payne
McKinley
Kankar
Prenton B. Plumb
John J. Ingalls
Plumb
Hooke
New England
Repulbana
Benator LaPollette
Cummins
Benator Holliver
Benater Bever Way
Robinson Circus Praised by Exchanges and Public
The Robinson show receives glowing notices from newspapers and the public, praising its horses, daring equestrian feats, acrobats, jugglers, and highly varied animals. The act includes skilled elephant works, balancing flats on horseback, and engaging clowns, with performances set to run at Vinita, Friday, August 18, and featuring a line of post cards and local views at the newsstand.
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Robinson
Vinita
Priday
Avaunt
Orton
Africa
Joh Robinson
Thaw Ruffled by Judge's Questions in Court
In White Plains on July 11 the judge questioned Harry Thaw more than the prosecutor, deeming his ego exaggerated amid testimony. Referrals to lawyers, interruptions, and Thaw's assurances about counsel dominated the session as Evelyn Thaw conferred off the record. Adjournment set for Monday with no divorce action apparent.
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White Plaine
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Jerome
Milla
Morschauser
Hartridge
Thaw
Morachauser
Jerome Thia
Allen
Lynchings at Platte City End in Mob Hanging
In Platte City Missouri on August 2 Georg Johnson a white man who murdered farmer John W Moore near here June 20 was lynched by a mob. He was moved to Kansas City for safety earlier but returned. Early this morning amid high tension a group overpowered the jailer and twelve others, broke into Johnsons cell and strung him up at a tree beside the jail where his body hung until dawn.
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Platte City
Georg Johnson
John W. Moore
Here
Johnson
Kansan City
Overland Limited Derailed Near Cambridge Injuries Reported
The Overland Limited on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line went into the ditch near Cambridge at speed around sixty miles per hour. The mail clerk and a passenger were seriously injured while about twenty others were bruised. The engineer and fireman escaped. The accident was blamed on a broken tail. Lou Conner returned from a trip and mentioned the Grand Lodge of Elks at Los Angeles.
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Overland Limited
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Cambridge
Here
Lou Conner
Sweet
Grand Lodge of Elks
Los Angeles
Cal
Taft tariff aims face delay as Clark critiques process
Washington reports minority leader Champ Clark argues President Taft wants tariff reform but delays activity, likening Taft to Harrison and Cleveland in congressional friction. Clark suggests Taft’s bid for a lowered, post election tariff may fail, despite belief in his intent and honesty. He notes conferees’ limits and warns the bill’s fate hinges on timing and public commitments.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Taft
Clark
Benjamin Harrison
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Charles
Mark Twain
Paraiiae
Official Apologizer Tells One Truth in Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma Aug 2 The State Capital printed a critical piece calling the tariff bill pushed by Republicans deceitful and aligning with campaign contributions from trusts. The editorial accuses the party of betraying its platform promises to the people and favors the interests of big business over the nation.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Republican Campaign Committee
United Potatos
Republican Party
Republicans Relieved As Norris and House Secure Federal Posts
The Republican press in the state notes Norris and Merbert House obtaining federal jobs, with quieting rhetoric around party headquarters. Observers say the referendum petition suffered from neglect by a secretary, while papers like the Tulsa World express relief that party officers now have time to safeguard party interests.
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Ria
Merbert House
Tor
Republican
Tulsa World
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