Bryan Replies to Roosevelt Amid Broadside Over Haskell Trust Allegations
Milwaukee dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan replying to Theodore Roosevelt from the road, denying knowledge of any Haskell trust charges, challenging the president to cite acts or words, and accusing Roosevelt of bias as he critiques the Democratic platform while noting Haskell’s Oklahoma governorship and retirement from the national committee.
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Haskell
Bryan
Roosevelt
Standard Oi Company
Slaxkell
Oklahoma
Taft
Antitrust clash over platforms and trust remedies
The exchange centers on vigorous enforcement of criminal law against guilty trust magnates and whether both platforms require price controls and limits on corporate market share. Bryan questions Taft allies and Roosevelt Hughes links, argues trusts back Taft, and vows to enforce existing criminal and anti trust laws.
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Jamy Corporation
Atee Trust
Roosevelt
Bryan
Hughes
J. Pierpont Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Carnegie
Schwab
Havemeyer
Taft
Illinois State Fair Exhibitors Day Attendance Rises
At Springfield on September 28 the Illinois State Fair exhibitors day attendance was one third larger than the same day last year, per figures from the board of agriculture. Capt G L Bumbaugh the aviator worked on filling a gas bag for his big dirigible balloon set for its first night flight.
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Springfield
Board of Agriculture
G. L. Bumbaugh
Nine? Passed into law ends?
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Bryan Attacks Campaign Contributions Publicity Push
Bryan attacks publicity of campaign contributions and contrasts Taft Roosevelt stances. He criticizes the Chicago convention vote against publicizing contributions, questions Roosevelt about Republican support for the idea, and argues for a one term presidency and a self defending, square dealing administration.
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Bryan
Noosevelt
Chicago
Snd
Taft
Roosevelt
National Republican Committee
Tie Defends Pro Position Against Targeting Big Corporations
Tie emphasizes his case is against violations of law not because a target is large. He argues government action should address illegal conduct regardless of company size and urges equal application of standards.
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Tie
Roosevelt cites trust and bank opinion on Bryan in St Louis interview
In a St Louis interview Judge Henry S. Priest of Winters Pierce Oil backs Bryan and says Wall Street favors his election. Roosevelt notes Priest calls bribery a conventional offense and says trust magnates align with Taft on general interests but may back Bryan for special interests. He recalls silver mine owners funding Bryan in 1896 to argue the issue is administration, not money.
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Welt
St. Louis
Henry S. Priest
Winters-Pierce Oil Company
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Priest
Taft
New York World
Hughes
Bryans
Drought costs county as epidemics loom and fires burn
Pittsburgh reports millions in forest fire losses and crop damage while drought shuts factories and dries streams. Health officials warn of a possible typhoid epidemic as dust and smoke provoke throat illnesses. Boil water to prevent sickness and deaths. mass unemployment follows renewed factory closures.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Roosevelt Responds To Bryan Letter In Detail
President Roosevelt issues a six thousand word reply defending administration policy and trust actions. He argues the Republican platform mirrors current efforts, cites cases against trusts, contrasts with Olney’s tenure, and defends the steel transaction as legal and prudent, vowing action if violations are found.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bryan
Olney
Socialist slate named for Michigan governor race
Michigan Socialist ticket endorsed A M Stirton for governor and Vernon I Wing for lieutenant governor. The ticket includes Secretary of State John J Spouse of Saginaw Treasurer J Eugene Andrews Dowagin Auditor General Louis F E Henderson Cattle Creek Land Commissioner Harry W Bassett Harbor Springs Attorney General Clyde E Kern Jackson Superintendent of Instruction Mrs Orpha Royce Muskegon.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Socialist State Convention
A. M. Stirton
Vernon I. Wing
John J. Spouse
Saginaw
J. Eugene Andrews
Dowaginc
Louis FE. Henderson
Cattle Creek
Harry W. Bassett
Harbor Springs
Clyde E. Kern
Jackson
Orpha Royce
Muskegon
Champion Woodchopper of Vermont Impresses North Town Crowd
Windsor Vermont September 28 Edward Moot of Weathersfield topped Maxwell Evarts bragged of a Vermont woodchopper by completing the five ends in woods north of town in record time. Moot finished in one hour and a half faster than the target and carried extra portions of finished and dipped wood. The event drew visitors from Washington New York and Boston along with about 1000 Vermont residents who cheered the champion.
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Windsor
Maxwell Evarts
Vermont
Washington
Green Mountain State
Edward Moot
Weathersfield
Evarts
New York
Boston
Duke of Abruzzi to wed Miss Katherine Elkins in U.S.
Rome reports the Duke of the Abruzzi will travel to the United States where his marriage to Katherine Elkins of West Virginia is planned for November. The engagement is announced by La Vita, with the ceremony set in the near future.
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Rome
la Vita
United States
Katherine Elkins
West Virginia
Farmers Union Urges Cotton Hold at 12.5 Cents
A circular signed by the Farmers Union national committee was sent to Texas members urging them to hold cotton for 12.5 cents. The notice comes from Fort Worth, Texas, dated September 28. The move aims to bolster prices amid market pressures.
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Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers’ Union National Committee
Texas
Bulgaria Contemplates Break With the Porte
Vienna September 28. Diplomatic observers believe Bulgaria may use its railroad dispute with Turkey to declare independence from the Ottoman Porte with Prince Ferdinand installed as sovereign. The move would redefine the region’s balance and impact Balkan stability.
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Bulgaria
Vienna
Turey
Porte
Ferdinand
Markets Opening Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices Sept 28 1908
Opening market report from Chicago shows hog receipts estimated 23 000 with light and mixed packers priced around 6 50 to 7 25 and heavy grades 6 45 to 7 25. Cattle and sheep demand mixed with cattle 14 000 steady and sheep weak, overall market weak to lower versus Saturday. Texas and Western cattle ranges and stockers noted with variable price levels. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company, Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago.
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Texas
Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock Seeks Fair Square Deal
A brief note from John A. Babcock promises a straightforward, square deal and timely response in dealing with requests or negotiations. He emphasizes honesty, reliability, and a direct approach without hidden terms.
Wisconsin officer’s abortive kidnap case sparks cross state clash
Chicago report details Philip Metzger, arrested on abandonment charges by his Milwaukee-based ex wife, despite a governor revoke telegram. Milwaukee officer Krause resists bogus order, as Chicago police failing to honor revocation triggers tensions. Milwaukee divorce claim contested by Mrs Metzger at Fifth and Cedar, denied by her attorney.
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Chicago
Springfield
Deneen
Philip Metzger
Wisconsin
Krause
Milwaukee
Alton Limited
Northwestern
Annulated Dragon: Russian Woman Invents Rudderless Airship
Mme Poppova of St. Petersburg has created a rudderless airship named The Annulated Dragon. She says the airbag’s hoop system allows automatic adaptation to varying wind conditions, improving stability and safety by eliminating conventional rudders.
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St. Petersburg
Rusefam
Mme. Poppova
Poppova
Contest of Jockeys in England Seeks 100 Winnings
In London on Sept 28 jockeys vie to be first to reach 100 winnings this season. Lanny Maher hit the century at Newburgh meeting with Higgs close behind. Mahers from the United States noted.
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England
London
Lanny Maher
Newburgh
Higgs
Mahers
United States
Monument Unveiling Honors Revolutionary Soldiers at Fort Lee
Nearly 10 000 people witnessed the unveiling of a bronze monument dedicated to soldiers of the American Revolution at Fort Lee New Jersey. The sculpture marks the spot where General George Washington pitched his camp after retreating from Long Island.
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New York
Fort Lee
N. J
Ceneral George Washington
Long Island
Serious Runaway Accident In Janesville
In Janesville Wisconsin on September 28 Mrs Allan P Lovejoy widow of a lumber magnate and Mrs F B Stevens were severely injured when their buggy ran away and threw them to the ground. Mrs Lovejoy is reported in critical condition.
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Janesville, Wis
Allan P. Lovejoy
F. BR. Stevens
Resumption of Coke Ovens in Morgantown West Virginia
Morgantown September 28 307 ovens of the Elking Coal and Coke company have started operations to fill on hand orders.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Elking Coal and Coke Company
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