Roosevelt General at Denison Confronts corporate power
Col Roosevelt praised Iowa as representative of the nation and urged subordination of special interests to the public good. He stated corporations earn dividends but deserve no votes or public ownership, and pledged to fight corruption in all forms while defending political decency and popular rule. Representative Walter J. Smith introduced him in Bayliss Park.
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Col Roosevelt
Denison
Iowa
Walter J. Smith
Speaker Cannon
Smith
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Isaac
Claas
Bossiam
Os Moosevelt
Charles Grill
Davenport
Congress
Danyon
Davenport to head Oneida Republicans for renomination
State Senator Frederick M Davenport appears certain for the Republican renomination at the Oneida county convention next month with Roosevelt's endorsement and substantial party backing. Vice President Sherman and key county leaders have decided against opposing him, creating a strong path to the ticket. Some discussion of an independent bid if not nominated faded amid the Roosevelt-backed plan and internal party backing.
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Sperial
Washington Post
Utica
Frederick M Davenport
Roosevelt
Oneida County
Sherman
For
Joseph Ackrard
Yorks de
Republican Party
Davenport
Thomas Wheeler
Enough of Roosevelt A Denver Senate Vote Echoes Youthful Tone
A joint resolution in the Colorado legislature urges Roosevelt to speak in Denver next month. In the Senate a similar vote favors retention with Senator McCane vocally opposing after remarking he has heard enough of Roosevelt. Senate Majority Leader Adams supports recording a negative vote without comment.
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Colorado Legialafire
Cal Roosevelt
Denver
Senate
Retain
McCne Ani
Hecause
Roonevet
Adams
Art
Ils Sete
COMMITTEE CLEARS M GUIRE INDIAN CONTRACT CASE
The Pawhuska hearing found no evidence to charge BooS McGuire with any interest in the Mc Murray contract or other Indian contracts. A letter from Charlis E Burke, chairman, exonerates McGuire and states the committee will submit its report to Congress after Washington sessions.
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Pawhuska Ohta
Pawhuska
Lax
Special House Committee
Ordian Affairs
Boos McGuire
Fl T
Oklahoma
McMurray
Charlis TE Burke
Washington
Charles H Thuke
South Dakota
Flouse
Congress
Army Offers Reward for Thieves at Camp ES Otis
The War Department offers a 500 dollar reward for the capture of robbers who took a safe and $8.49 50 from Camp Otis Wyoming on the night of August 9. The treasury comptroller ruled such a reward may be paid from the army contingent expenses appropriation.
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Army
War Department
Camp ES. Otis
Wyoming
Comptroller of the Treasury
Padlock on Treasury door puzzles Washington mystery
A padlock on the East entrance of the Treasury building signals a mystery about Lord Beresford dust. A mysterious woman known as Mrs Thomas left Washington after visiting Lee's funeral chapel where the ashes may remain. Officials refuse to discuss the case as remodeling plans for the Eastern facade proceed.
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Sidney Lascelles
Lord Beresford
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Lee
Washington
Lascelles
Australis
London
New York
Georgia Penitentiary
Asheville
N. C
Undertaking Rooms
McPherson Crichton
England
Thomas
Lee's Establishment
Lee's Place
Eay
Lee's
Mr. Lee
Crichton
Ring
Fifteenth Street
Jackson
Treasury
Charles Dyer Norton
Roaches Invade District Building in Shrinking Pest Parade
Readers are treated to a quirky account: roaches and various bugs inhabit the new marble District building. The piece notes pests in basements, offices, and press rooms, with speculation on who will order extermination. It mentions Commissioner Rudolph, Johnston, and engineer Judson as potential pest targets, and hints at historical infestations in earlier Louisiana avenue quarters.
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Bug
Louisiana Avenue
Department of Agriculture
New
Marble District
Rudnolph
Johnston
Cimmigj Stoner Judson
Judiciary Square
Rudolph
Board of Commissioners
Americans urged to teach Japan and China history in schools
A petition signed by over 100 prominent Americans asks U S educational authorities to address the lack of instruction in Chinese and Japanese history. Circulated by the American Asiatic Society of Yokohama, the request notes Japan’s long history of exchange with the United States and urges mutual understanding through better education.
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America
China
Japan
United States
American Asiatic Society
Yokohama
Bureau of Educaton
Ita
Witherspoon’s Victory Assured in Fifth Mississippi Race
Meridian Miss Aug 26 Complete returns from all counties in the Fifth Mississippi congressional district except Leake show A Witherspoon leading incumbent Adam A Byrd by 306 votes in yesterday’s primaries. Byrd supporters concede defeat.
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Witherspoon
Meridian
Miss
Mississippi
Leake
A. Witherspoon
Adam
A. Byrd
Byrd
Critical Pelagra Case At Georgetown Hospital
Mrs Sallie Graham of Warrenton Virginia is gravely ill from pellagra and the second patient treated in the District. Georgetown University Hospital staff have employed all known medical means. her condition is critical and prognosis remains poor. Graham, aged 56, was healthy before illness and has shown unusual resilience according to physicians.
German lunch arranged for Vienna students at Willard
A committee named to entertain 200 University of Vienna students arrives in Washington for sightseeing. A special subcommittee led by George W. Spier will organize a luncheon at the Willard tomorrow night. Members include Paul Bausch Carl Droop L H Foster Anton Kasvar A Fred Jorss Richard Brauner Martin Wiegand John Schwartz John Hansen Frank Endres O G Sonneck William Muehleisen and Henry Kander.
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University of Vienna
Warner Akademiacha Gesangverein
Washington
George W. Spier
Yanterdgy
Willard
T Yelock
Paul Bausch
Carl Droop
L. H. Foster
Anton Kasvar
A. Fred Jorss
Richard Brauner
Martin Wiegand
John Schwartz
John Hansen
Frank Endres
0. G. Sonneck
William Muehleisen
Henry Kander
Still in No More Warrants to Issue In Whisky Plant Case
An official report from the Collector of Internal Revenue in Baltimore states only those arrested are involved in the alleged tax defraud at the Capital Supply Company distillery at Fifteenth and L streets southeast. The plant remains closed pending settlement with James Cole, C H Hall, E O Whittaker, Samuel Gomillian, and two others, with Pierce and Cockey supervising investigations and a potential early compromise if the government’s claimed sum is paid.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Goldsborough
Baltimore
Capital Supply Company
Fifteenth
L Streets
James C. Wheeler
Internal Revenue
Wheeler
Capt. Wheeler
J. A Pierce
George P. Cockey
Pierce
Pierce and Cockey
James Cole
C. BH. Hall
E. 0. Whittaker
Samuel Gomillian
Cole
Hall
Camp near end success elates ministers at Great Falls
Methodists from DC and several counties held their third annual camp meeting at Great Falls Virginia. Thousands attended final services with plans to break camp after tomorrow. The Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Company received a formal resolution of thanks for ten minute Sunday car service and superior management led by Capt. A. A. Thomas, J. H. Franklin, and W. Hi. Crosen.
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Threnga
Great Falls
Old Dominion Railroad Company
Potomac
District of Columbia
Fairfax
Loudoun
Alexandria
J. Howard Wella
F. J. Prettyman
Washington
D. J. Kerns
Methodist
Staynton
The
Biblical Institute
Great Falls and
A. A. Thomas
J. Harris Franklin
W. E H. Crosen
Old Dominion
J. H. Franklin
W. Hi. Crosen
W. C. Walker
Arthur Burgess
J. N. Follin
G. W. Gaither
Weather conditions split across the United States
The Weather Bureau reports a cool wave reaching New England and the middle Atlantic states with below normal temperatures east of the Rockies except the Northwest. Rain general from the Ohio valley eastward, with showers in the South, and clear conditions elsewhere. Unsettled barometric conditions remain along the extreme south Atlantic and eastern Gulf, with more showers Saturday in those regions. Winds vary by coast and lake area, with moderate to light northeast to east winds and cooler nights in the Northwest. Steamers to Europe face moderate north to northeast winds and partly cloudy skies toward Grand Banks.
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U. 8
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain
Ohio Valley
Iske
Ftoria
South Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
East Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic States
Lower
Lake Region
New England Coast
Middle Atlantic Coast
South Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lake
Superior
European
Warrant Issued for Dr Crichton in Manslaughter Case
A warrant was issued for Dr McPherson Crichton of 1715 H Street NW charging manslaughter in the La Plata fatal auto crash that killed Alexander F Howie. Bail set at 5000 for his appearance at Charles County Circuit Court. bond due next Monday. Other occupants not charged. Weather, tide, and local notices follow.
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Justice of the Peace
H. G. Robertson
la Plata
McPherson Crichton
H Street
Crichton
Alexander F. Howie
Charles County
Dr. Crichton
Justice Robertson
Cooksey
Bowie
W. W. Bowie
Malcolm Crichton
J. C. Malcolm
Circuit Court
L. Allison Wilmer
Henry H. Glasele
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Army of Clerks
Matar Sylvester
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Truhive
Mrs. Graham
Pellagra
Georgetown Hospital
Vienna
Lansburgh & Bro
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Copenhagen
At & Poms
Harpera Ferry
W. Va
Court Washington
New Foresters of America
Bogies' Club
Loeffler’s
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Christian Xander
Ramos
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Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
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O’donnell
Rexall Drug
Wilbura, Heister
Architects
Washington, BD. C
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Ballantine
Newark
Jeading
the Young Men’s Store
Geay
DROOP
Wilhelmina
Tha National Impression Co
Ith St. Washington
Randle Highlands
Capitol Or
Rere Mouse
Capitol
Dupont Circle
U. S. Realty Company
Tth
Pa. Ave. N. W
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Burchell
N. W. Burchell
House & Herrmann
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Kodaks
Frank E. Chapin
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