Bryan Defends Campaign Funds in Roosevelt Letter
William J. Bryan replies to President Roosevelt denying trusts influence and defending public disclosure of campaign contributions. He argues voters should judge guilt and insists on exposing funding for Hughes Taft and Harriman while condemning secrecy before elections. Letter dated Rock Island Illinois September 29, 1908.
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Rock Mand
Ill
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Haskell
Hughes
Harriman
Taft
Mr. Taft
Trughes
Rock Island, UL
Bryan criticizes trusts and campaign funds in fiery speech
The trust magnates backing Taft are miscast, Bryan says, arguing they support the Republicans for patriotic reasons while denying sound judgment. He defends Roosevelt on steel trust issues and calls out the president’s silver fund remarks, noting unequal attention to Republican funds from 1896 and later collections in 1904.
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Bryan
Taft
Steel
Roosevelt
Nebraskan's Fund
Tom Willane
Publicity Question Discussed In Campaign Funding Debate
Bryan argues the party’s stance against pre election disclosure of campaign contributions risks embarrassing party associates. He notes you are the first prominent party member to explain the opposition and warns that publishing this before election would aid political opponents.
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Bryan
Campaign Trail Tidbits From Sioux City and Rock Island
Taft campaign stops across Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota feature tariff battles particularly on pottery with heavy crowds in Sioux City Union Station shed. Bryan reaches Rock Island after a day traveling Iowa rallying at baseball park and ten minute talks in Carroll Boone De Witt Clinton as Adlai Stevenson and other Democrats analyze his tour.
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Sioux City
Taft
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Union
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Rock Island
W. J. Bryan
Baseball
Carroll
Boone
de Witt
Clinton
Roosevelt
Bryan
Adlai B. Stevenson
Muscatine
Washington
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Albia
Castro as a diplomat in Venezuela dispute
Reports from Willemstad say President Castro refuses to receive the second Netherlands note via German minister Baron Seckendorff. Castro says the German envoy may only watch Holland's interests and cannot act as intermediary. He will demand the note be delivered by a Netherlands special envoy. Castro's move seen as delaying action against Venezuela ports.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Castro
Baron Seckendorff
Caracas
Netherlands
Holland
Brewer Not Afraid of Tuberculosis Police Power Speech
Justice David J. Brewer addressed the International Tuberculosis Congress in Washington on the limits and scope of police power to protect health and regulate labor hours. He contrasted humane health measures with individual freedom to choose work hours, citing Oregon’s female labor restriction and distinguishing risks in employment.
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Washington
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
International Tuberculosis Congress
Brewer
Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
Justice Brewer
Professor Fisher
Oregon
Supreme Court backs law urging gender role in family
A historical quotation notes the speaker praising a law as necessary for men to support their children and friends, asserting distinct needs of the sexes. The passage claims the law was universally endorsed by the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Three Years in Jail for Shepard in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Ind Sept 30 The six months jail sentence and a $1000 fine imposed last March have expired and William Shepard has begun laying out a $1000 for his release The amount would mean 1000 days in county jail His mother reportedly willing to pay but Shepard denies this saying she must keep her money for old age He was convicted of an attempted rape of a twelve year old girl a year ago last fall week and the six month term with a $1000 fine was imposed
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Shelbyville
Ind
William Shepard
Shep 1
Shepard
Argonaut Sinks After Collision Off Dover in Fog
The tourist steam yacht Argonaut, with 250 aboard, sank quickly after colliding with the Kingswell between Dover and Dungeness in fog. All passengers and crew escaped to lifeboats and came ashore safely at Dover as rescuers moved quickly in calm seas.
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Dover
Argonaut
London
Lisbon
Dungeness
Kingswell
Dudley Is Disinherited In Chicago Will
Leslie Dudley Carter, sole child of the late Leslie Carter, is disinherited in his father’s will which splits $75,000 between sister Helen Leslie Carter and brother Ernest Carter. A third sister, Isabelle C. Latting, is not mentioned. The clause denounces the son for leaving home without cause, but allows later restoration if he acts worthy of the family name and memory.
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Chicago
Leslie Dudley Carter
Leslie Carter
Helen Leslie Carter
Ernest Carter
Europe
Merchants’ Loan and Truat Company
Carter
Isabelle C. Latting
New York City
William Collins Forfeits Bond in Forgery Case
Scottburg Indiana September 30 William Collins accused of forgery has forfeited his bond and left the city. He was to marry this week and is said to have forged to obtain funds to start housekeeping.
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Scottburg
Ind
Wiliam Collins
Marital Black Eyes and Social Codes in London Courts
The Pall Mall Gazette notes middle class views on a London court case where a woman sought legal notice after a man gave her a black eye. She claimed loneliness as an unmarried woman needing protection, reflecting a social belief that marital abuse is tolerated within certain circles. A London Telegraph joke contrasts attitudes toward hitting a hare with gun mishaps.
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London
Pall Mal Gazette
Markets Opening in Chicago Hogs and Cattle Mixed Receipts
Chicago markets report opening dull hogs with light to heavy packer ranges and steady to strong cattle and sheep futures. Estimated receipts for hogs and cattle include 18 000 hogs and 25 000 cattle with noted firm to higher prices across light, mixed, and heavy packing grades and strong to higher sheep and lamb values.
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Texas
Market Report Summary of Grain and Livestock Prices
Market closes with active trading up to five higher than opening. Light cattle 600 to 700. mixed packers 640 to 715. heavy ship's grades 640 to 715. roughs 640 to 660. Cattle generally weak though sheep show strength at about ten higher. Grain details furnished by Beach Wickham at Postal Telegraph Building.
Foresters injunction blocks increased assessments
Buffalo September 30 Justice Brown in the supreme court issued an injunction stopping the Independent Order of Foresters from enforcing higher assessments on old members until the validity of the increase is decided. The measure affects over 100 000 members and is being challenged in court.
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Buffalo
Justice Brown
Supreme Court
John A Babcock Seeks Square Deal in Brief Note
A brief note from John A Babcock states he will pursue a square deal and asks for timely communication. The message emphasizes integrity and prompt action in securing fair treatment.
Davis Bound Over in Murder Case with Nominal Bail
Omaha Sept 30 A five day hearing ends with Charles Edward Davee bound over to district court on first degree murder charge for Dr Frederick Austin’s death. Bail set at ten thousand dollars posted by two of the defendant’s brothers. Mrs Abe Rice to be released on nominal bond as a witness. her father to take her to Des Moines until trial. Defense attorney Gurley denounces prosecution witnesses and says the strongest suspicion rests on Mrs Rice, noting Dr Justin’s death and Polly the accused’s nickname.
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Omaha
Dew Moines
J. P. Lord
Gurley
Polly
Merry del Val in disfavor as Vatican faces retirement
Rome reports Vatican secretary of state Cardinal Merry del Val may retire after Americans and other prelates complained about his anti modernist measures. Card Rampolla could return, signaling softened France policy and cautioned Italy stance.
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Rome
Avanti
Merry del Val
Vatican
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
Vannutelli
London
Cardinal Rampolla
Rampolla
France
Italy
Woman Shot in Bed: Mrs Helen Roach Murdered in New York
In a West Fifty-third Street apartment, Mrs Helen Roach aged twenty five was shot twice in the head as she slept, dying instantly. Police seek Robert Woods aged fifty, her estranged husband, who lived in the same building after a recent quarrel.
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New York
Helen Roach
West Fifty-third Street
Robert Woods
Whire
Woods
Commissioner Smith Married in Farmington Ceremony
Farmington Conn Sept 30 Herbert Knox Smith commissioner of corporations wed Miss Gertrude Dietrich daughter of ex Senator Charles H Dietrich of Nebraska in Congregational church Rev Quincy Blekely presiding Ernest Walker Smith served as best man and Miss Susan Holdregm of Omaha was maid of honor.
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Commissioner Smith
Farmington
Conn
Herbert Knox Smith
Gertrude Dietrich
Clarles H. Dietrich
Nebraska
Quincy Blekely
Ernest Walker Smith
Susan Holdregm
Omaha
Anarchists Trailing Alfonso
Budapest police arrest two anarchists suspected of plotting to kill King Alfonso as he travels from Munich toward Vienna. the king is currently elsewhere.
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Alfonso
Budapest
Munich
Vienna
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