Stratton Will Prompts Heir Contests Across States
The Stratton estate, largely left to charities, faces court challenges from his son and numerous relatives. In Colorado Springs the son contemplates a will contest after being left only 50 000 dollars. Louisville and Jeffersonville lawyers brace for potential fees as heirs appear, including sister Jennie Cobb and nephew Carl Chamberlin.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Stratton
J. Harry Stratton
Young Stratton
Louisville
Jeffesonville
Winfield Scott Stratton
Jennie Cobb
Carl Chamberlin
Lillian Shelton
Cripple Criple Creek
William McCorkhill
Louisville and
Jeffersonville
James Clark
William Whittick
David Halstead
Charles Halstead
Memphis
Tennessee
James Halstead Franklin
Indiana
Wecle
Earl
Pinal Democrats Split in Bitter County Sheriff Fight
In Florence Arizona the Pinal county Democratic convention divided into two camps backing Sheriff candidates W C Truman and Tom Wills. After a split, both sides formed full tickets with plans to unify as cooler weather arrives.
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Florence
Ariz
Pinal County
W. C. Truman
T. W. Wills
Truman
Wills
Tom Weedin
Sheriff
George P. Blair
Tom Wills
Tom Peyton
Charles Douglas
W. Swingle
Alex Barker
W. C. Smith
Council
J. Cavanaugh
Troy
iAssembly
C. D. Reppy
Bob Bolan
Dick Hicky
J. C. Harris
W. Herrington
W. C. Grande
George Acton
Casa Grande
Twin Brothers Part Ways After Brief Visit
A nephew from Kron visits his former home in Jeffersonville to handle matters of interest. His twin brother travels to Colorado Springs. Each received $50 and headed toward more hospital care.
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Kron
Jffersonville
Harry
Colorado
Muore
Rioting and troop threat in Lebanon and coal regions
Describes severe labor unrest across Pennsylvania with Governor Stone considering troops for Lebanon after crowds surround the plant. Reports from Scranton, Lebanon, Wikesgarre, Oliphant, Plymouth No. 2, and Hazleton detail rioting, injuries, resumed mine work, and rising coal production estimates. Also notes anthracite prices rise to 14 dollars a ton with scarce stock.
New York Republicans Open Convention in Saratoga
The Republican State convention met in Saratoga today for preliminary work toward naming a State ticket and drafting a platform. Ex-Congressman Lemuel Eli Quigg was chosen chairman and gave the opening address.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Lemuel Eli Quigg
Washington summons Coghlan over West Indies tensions
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan, second in command of the North Atlantic Station, is summoned to Washington to discuss the Caribbean situation before joining the flagship Olympia for a voyage. The strike between Great Britain and Venezuela and potential Haiti disturbances prompt heightened U.S. protection of interests in the turbulent region.
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Washington
D. C
Joseph B. Coghlan
North Atlantic
West Indies
Olympia
Great Britain
Venezuela
Haiti
Navy Department
Caribbean
Roosevelt speaks in Indiana amid rain at high school
President Roosevelt arrives in Loganport and Indianapolis delivering tariff revision remarks and addressing Spanish American veterans. Senators Beveridge and Landis join the party in Loganport. Rain prompts a humorous umbrella joke as crowds gather. He proceeds to Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis, then the Columbia Club for a luncheon before traveling to Muncie.
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Logansport
Ind
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Columbia Club
Muncie
Roosevelt Visit Entrainment Brings Anarchist Rumor to Light
Ephraim Philip Rosenthal resigns as secretary of Chicago Roosevelt entertainment committee amid rumor two anarchists serve on the group. Chairman Lowden and police dispute the report while Rosenthal’s letter is set to be reviewed. Max Rabenoff denies involvement. Rosenthal has been linked to anarchist circles though he does not deny possible views.
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Chicago
Ephraim Philp Rosenthal
Roosevelt
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
O’neill
Rosenthal
Max Rabenoff
Ephraim Philip Rosenthal
Triggs
Isaak
Emma Goldman
Bloodier Arkansas Tragedy Unfolds After Opossum Hunt
Rep C L Pool reports a violent incident in western Columbia County. A man selling land for 300 dollars was lured by two neighbors and killed along with his wife. Peddler discovers the hostess slain, the killers are white women in disguise, the husband missing and later found murdered. A posse pursues the suspects.
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Little Rock
Ark
C. L. Pool
Calhoun County
Columbia County
Sleep Ends Mysterious Collapse In Ohio
Emery Sheldon, a wandering man, threatened a family with a knife in Napoleon Ohio and fought neighbors for over an hour before capture. After a two day sleeplike state in the county jail he awoke apparently sane with no recollection of the past weeks.
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Napoleon, O
Emery Sheldon
George Amercon
Sheldon
Miles Trip Explained Supposed Reason for Philippines Sendoff
Washington dispatch notes Grand Army circles claim General Miles was sent to the Philippines to avoid a reception during the encampment that might overshadow the Secretary of War or the President. Citizens committee officials reportedly share the view, and it is stated Miles did not wish to make the trip.
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Washington, D. C
Grand Army
Miles
Philippines
Secretary of War
Roosevelt
Citizens’ Executive Committee
Gyleland Bolts the Tariff and Party Revise Plan
Republican boss of Kansas urges the party to revise tariff policy after signaling a bold shift. Gyleland calls for new protections to align with economic priorities and voter concerns.
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Kansas
Le land calls for tariff revision to aid American labor
Cyrus Leland, longtime Kansas Republican boss, urges tariff readjustment arguing protection should favor American labor but current schedules unfairly benefit eastern trusts. He cites Kansas gains from protected hides and gypsum and questions benefits from sugar, lumber protections. He backs the Iowa platform.
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Topeka
Kan
Cyrus Leland
Kansas
Wichita
Iowa
Capital to Fight Capital in Chicago Union Plan
Chicago laborers form a Trades Union Cooperative and Protective association to raise 2,000,000 for union made competition. Members pay 10 dollar certificates granting one vote, aiming to run cooperative factories with union pride labels. A mass meeting at 179 Randolph Street will establish a permanent body led by temporary chair Thomas Nelson.
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Chicago
Trades Union Co- Operative and Protective Association
Organized Labor
Randolph Street
Thomas Nelson
Corporations Declared Outlaws In Kansas
Judge Hazen rules nearly all Kansas corporations are outlaws for failing to file required publicity reports and obtain state charters. About 1,000 corporations remain ineligible to sue or be sued in Kansas courts. The Remington Paper Co suit against Cy Leland led to dismissal under the decision.
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Topeka
Kan
Hazen
Shawnee County
Kansas
Secretary of State
State Charter Board
Readville Mile Record Set by Dan Patch
Readville Mass September 23 Dan Patch set an unrivaled pacing record for the mile defeating all challengers in a remarkable time of 1 49 1 4. The crowd watched as the famed pacer dominated the event securing a historic performance.
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Readville
Mass
Dan Patch
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