Roosevelt Replies to Bryan On Haskell Unfitness
President Roosevelt released his reply to W J Bryan over W St Hearst charges that Governor Haskell backed Standard Oil interests in Ohio and Oklahoma He says Haskell is utterly unfit for public life and cites actions in Oklahoma including stopping oil cases to demonstrate corporate influence The president also criticizes Bryan's defense of Haskell and highlights alleged abuses tied to the state university and other matters in Oklahoma
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
W. J. Bryan
W. St. Hearst
Haskell
Treaenrer
Democratic Campaign Committee
Standard Oil
Ohio
Oklahoma
Bryan
Prairie State
Rich
Prairie State Oil and Gas Company
Governio Haskell
Great Corporation
Oklahoma Company
Taft
Paraker
Hearst
Hase
State University
What the Outlook Charges Against Haskell Oklahoma Policy
The Outlook quotes the president charging Haskell with diverting university funds to political and religious ends. He cites Prairie Oil and Gas Co. fate, noting Standard Oil ownership, and claims the governor wrongly halted an injunction, acting against the attorney general, in a move called wanton and inexcusable.
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Outlook
Haskell
State University” of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Prairie Oi and Gas Co
Standard Oil Co
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Denver
Hetn
Roosevelt and Bryan clash over trusts and Haskell case
President Roosevelt denounces Bryan's trust plan while contrasting Taft and Foraker and defending Governor Haskell. The speech targets election issues and corruption, with Roosevelt urging public condemnation of the administration’s opponents. Bryan then speaks to thousands on labor, juries in contempt cases, and campaign platform planks.
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Ohio
Memorial Hall
Bryan
Bryan Wie
Judge Harmon
John J. Lentz
Haskell
Commercial Travelers’ League
Trusts
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Frank P. Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
RB. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors
T. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of
P. M. Arthur
Cincinnati
Bryan Speaks Twelve Times in Ohio on Second Visit
William J. Bryan addressed Columbus crowds in Ohio on September 24 delivering twelve speeches to vast audiences during his second visit. He spoke on policy issues, urging support for his platform as he toured major venues across the state.
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Ohio
Columbus, O
William J. Bryan
Has a New Breed of Dog
Colonel John Jacob Astor, back from Europe, brings a novel dog to New York aboard a steamer. The long legged black animal, named Bergere, is described as a cross between a Pyrenean she bear and a black Spanish hound. The pet drew crowd on the pier and resisted customs inspectors with a constant growl.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Europe
Pyrenees
William H. McClure Jr Ends Life on California Farm
Burlingame California September 24 William H McClure Jr committed death by own action on the farm of Francis J Carolan by drinking cyanide of potassium In a letter to his father he states his wife is not fit to raise his baby girl The notice records a fatal self inflicted death and a family related motive cited in the communication
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Burlingame, Cal
William H. McClure, Jr
Francis J. Carolan
Bridge Collapse Kills Watchman on Susquehanna Bridge
In Wilmington Delaware on September 24 the eastern span of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge over the Susquehanna at Perryville Maryland collapsed as a freight train crossed. Twelve cars plunged into the river and watchman William Wilson died of fatal injuries. Bridge tampering is suspected but unconfirmed.
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Wilmington
Del
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Perryville
William Wilson
Roosevelt declines to speak at Philadelphia meeting
President Roosevelt, invited by the Public Educational association, declines to deliver an October address in Philadelphia, stating he will not speak during the presidential campaign. The educational meeting in October was to be held in this city, with the intention of a large attendance.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Public Educational Association
Bank Robbery at Grass Bank Goehner Neb Captured
Three men robbed the Grass Bank at Goehner eight miles from Seward Nebraska. They secured only 400 dollars in silver before fleeing when frightened away. Sheriff John Gillan of Seward County leads a posse in pursuit.
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Omaha
Neb
Goehner
Seward, Neb
John Gillan
Seward County
Countess Drops Title to Become Mrs Copley Thaw
London confirms through lawyers that the Countess of Yarmouth sister of Harry K Thaw who recently won a decree of nullity will abandon her title and be known henceforth as Mrs Copley Thaw.
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London
Countess of
Yarmouth
Harry K. Thaw
Copley Thaw
Markets Open in Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Sept 24 1908
Chicago market report dated Sept 24 1908 shows hog receipts estimated at 14 000 with weak to 5 lower and various hog price ranges from light to heavy shipping grades. Cattle receipts around 5 000 including 2 000 westerns, and sheep estimated 18 000 with steady prices. Official receipts yesterday 18 481 and shipments 268. estimated today 13 000 and tomorrow 14 000. Market strength at yesterday’s close with bulk hogs 6 80 to 7 10 and beef prices from 1 75 to 7 75 for cows, steers and stockers. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co.
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Texas
John A Grabcock Seeks Square Deal Request
A brief note from John A Grabcock insists on receiving a square deal, stating the message clearly that fairness is expected in any transaction. The terse request emphasizes straightforward handling without exceptions.
Pest Breaks Out In Peterhof Cholera Scourge
St Petersburg reports rising cholera in upper classes as Peterhof sees twenty four cases and palace exposure. Imperial family returning from Finnish waters. Nechiporenko among stricken. cadets at Pavlovsk academy ill. mortuary totals rise with 158 deaths and 43 new cases in twenty four hours.
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St. Petersburg
Imane
Peterhof
Alexander Oldenburg
Nechiporenko
Pavlovsk Military Academy
Hosital
Krasnoe-Selo
Disputed finish marred New York Chicago game
In New York, Sept 24 a ninth inning dispute marred the New York Chicago contest as Merkle was ruled safe at first on Bridewell single with two out and two on. Chicago captain Chance claimed Merkle did not touch second. crowd interference and a thrown ball led to uncertainty. Umpire Bestie could not confirm Merkle’s second base touch and O Day later ruled the run did not count. Chicago protested. a replay may be ordered.
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New York
Atic
McCormick
Merkle
Bridewell
Chance
Chicago
Evers
McGinnity
Bestie
O'Day
Pulliam
Murderous Eagle to Ge Pree Captured Bird Shipped to Store
The Alaska child carried off by a huge American eagle in July was found mangled in the nest three weeks later. The eagle was captured and later shipped to Seattle where it has been in Join Kalen's store. New State Game Warden Henry Rief ordered the captive bird released.
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Ge Pree
Seattle
Wash
David Chisholm
Eagles Nest
Alaska
Join Kalen
Noeelty
New State
Henry Rief
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Mount Whitney
California
Bureau of Fisheries
Charles H. Stevenson
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Tasaku Kitahra
Imperial Fisheries Bureau of Japan
Japan
Charles Pfister
Oregon M. Dennis
Fish and Game Protective Association
Maryland
Congressional Library
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Grabcock
North Americans Commission Company
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Catherine Canal
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