Taft in Ohio Presses Campaign on Confidence Question
Taft broke from his schedule at Gallipolis and Athens to urge voters to judge the two parties by their deeds. He praised prosperity under Republicans, warned of Democratic remedies, and urged business leaders and workers to back his ticket. The stop included a veterans reunion and a rear platform request amid a train delay from a freight wreck.
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National law and order league to be formed for colored men
Chicago reports letters from leaders in Pittsburg Lafayette Ind Washington DC and Atlanta indicating support for a national law and order league limited to colored men. Rev H A Stewart says a national convention may be held here within six months to organize the federation. A colored women's clubs federation seeks a women’s auxiliary joining all clubs with colored women in membership.
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Pittsburg
Lafayette
Ind
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D. C
Atlanta
National Law and Order League
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Chicago League
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Tlubs
President Roosevelt to Africa Hunt With Texas Ranger
Fort Worth Aug 29 Captain William J McDonald ex Texas Ranger confirms he will join President Theodore Roosevelt on the Africa hunting expedition. Roosevelt reportedly urged his participation and they will finalize arrangements during a bear hunt planned this winter in Texas.
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Texas
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Africa
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McDonald
Pope Sends Mission Letter to Washington House Support
Rome reports a papal letter strongly backing the Catholic mission house at Washington. Msgr. Bidwell, Cardinal Vannutelli’s secretary, will deliver the document in London at the Eucharistic congress, detailing the mission house’s purpose and methods.
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Washington
Msgr
Bidwell
Vannutelli
London
Powder Plant Explosion Shocks Youngstown Area
In Youngstown Ohio an explosion at Burton Panys works near Quaker southeast of the city killed one man, burned two others, and seriously injured a third. The dead is identified as Mike Revara, manager of the plant. Fire consumed the body and arms but recovery is expected for the survivor.
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Burton -Pany
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Otittieplaint
Girl in dire peril as father battles rescuers on Chicago observatory
A 62-year-old man, recently released from an asylum, seized his 21-year-old daughter on the Chicago Auditorium observatory balcony and attempted to hurl her. Rescuers battled him for ten minutes as detectives arrived to overpower him. The daughter was saved. the father was arrested and hospitalized.
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Chicago
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John Richardson
Richardson
Canton
Roventhal
Iman
Hurricon Street
Gilbert
Wall Street firm appoints Littlefield receiver in New York
Representative Charles B. Littlefield of Woodstock Conn was named receiver for A O Brown & Co by U S Judge Holt of the southern district of New York. A bond of 250000 was set. Creditors consider the appointment provisional and seek a trustee to manage the firm’s affairs as they organize.
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Gouneel
New York
Schlefield
Millionaire's Son Missing In Chicago Mystery
Chicago August 29 Washington Franklin Schott 15 son of Northwest Side millionaire Joseph F Schott has been missing since June 14. He left home with dreams of the West to shoot buffalo and kill Indians. Police in Chicago and other cities search aided by handbilled portraits. no solid clues yet. Last reads of novels placed him near Republican River country in northeastern Colorado, a place he longed to visit.
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Herve
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Colorado
Lincoln Makes Bryan Visit Altered Nebraska State Fair Plans
Lincoln Nebraska August 29 Due to urgent demand from the Republican state neutral committees the state fair management shifted the visit schedule. Taft was originally slated for Taft day but with his decision not to come Bryan was given Thursday or the present arrangement. William J Bryan attended the fair and spoke Friday. L L Ingraham presented Bryan with an handsomely engraved certificate ex membership in the union.
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Willa
Coe L Crawford
Sou Tdakots
Nebraska
Taft
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Fairview
Brydn
Wis L. L. Ingraham
The
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Atlantic City Faces Closed Sunday Liquor Rule
Resorts fear militia as hotels prepare for a closed Sunday under New Jersey liquor laws. Royal Arch leaders announce observance while hotel managers inform guests to stock beverages before 2 A.M. Officials, Mayor Stoy, and Chief Woodrow pledge strict enforcement, avoiding militia action.
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Charles M. Speidel
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Spetder
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Stoy
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Gonfergnes
Flood toll rising in Cimarron Creek area
At Cimarron Canyon near Trinidat Colorado flooding from Cimarron Creek overwhelmed the town of Folsom with water up to 13 feet deep. Recovery teams reported thirteen bodies recovered and five persons still missing. Communication with New Mexico was restored today debunking earlier rumors of mass deaths as wrecked railroad rafts were twisted by the flood’s force.
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Cimarron Creek
Funeral of Mrs Frances Carlin of Alexandria
Funeral services for Mrs Frances Carlin of Alexandria were held at 1 oclock yesterday morning from her son's home Representative Charles Carlin. The service was conducted by G Pulla pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and Rev Mr Ballenger with many friends attending from the city and Virginia. pallbearers included John W Eckridge A Lunt J Rank Carlin S L Munro Joseph Eckridges J C Eakridge S Creighton and B W Guy. Burial was in Alexandria.
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Alexandria
Charles. Carlin
Virginia
G- Pi Bulla
Methodist Episcopal
South
Ballengés
John. W. Eckridge
Ai. Lunt
J. Rank Carlin
L. Munroa
Joseph Eekridgs
J. C. Eakridge
JS. Creighton
B- W.guy
Admiral Fithian Dead in Bridgeton New Jersey
Rear Admiral Edwin Fithian retired chief engineer of the United States Navy died at his Bridgeton home after a long illness. Born December 1, 1820 in New Jersey, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1848 and served in the Civil War on multiple vessels, later holding the post of chief engineer from 1859. He lived in Bridgeton for many years following retirement. Funeral arrangements were pending for Friday.
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Philadelphia
Bird
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Gulf
New Orlehne
Vicksburg
Dng
Japan to Curtail Expenditures by 100 Million Budget Cut
Tokyo reports cabinet decides to trim spending by 100 million with 8 percent from the army and 19 percent from the navy. Premier Matsuka cites delays in the international exposition as a factor and vows strict economy while planning next five years. The exposition may be delayed until 19, the anniversary of the emperor’s accession. Creditable opposition is unlikely with a 5 million appropriation.
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Matsuka
Zain
Japan
Arrival of King Alfonso Draws London Attention
London reports the arrival of King Alfonso of Spain causing lively interest among city officials and the public. A cabman recounts sharing a ride with the monarch who asked for his autograph in a restaurant as the king completed his errands and received a request to sign his itinerary.
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London
Alfonso
Spain
Suit filed in District Supreme Court over Mrs Johnson case
Papers filed yesterday in the District Supreme Court seek a divorce alleging cruelty and threats. The case centers on the legality of a marriage claimed to involve alleged negro blood in the husband. Attorney Richard Bivins comments on possible obstacles to annulment if the plaintiff proves ancestry while Maryland law bans white marriage to those with negro blood within the third generation.
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District Supreme Court
Richard B. Hvais
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Johnson
Goluiaeia
Netherlands asks aid as US waits in Venezuela crisis
Reports from The Hague say the Netherlands seeks support from the powers over Venezuela while Britain considers action and France weighs a Dutch proposal. The United States, awaiting Holland's move, states it will follow events and seeks no immediate intervention.
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Venezuela
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State Department
Cortes
Colombia
Astor May Get Peerage Amid King’s Antipathy
London August 29 A Washington Post dispatch reports a London article speculates Lord Astor may be raised to the peerage soon. It weighs possible titles Lord Astor of Cliveden or Lord Hever of Hever Castle and notes a hint that William Waldorf Astor might seek parliamentary candidacy for the Conservatives. The piece notes the king’s enduring antipathy to the Astors.
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Waldorf Astor
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Cliveden
Heverem
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William Weidort
Masked Men Loot Bank Near Montreal With $12000
Five masked robbers dynamited the safe at the Provincial Bank in St Hustache, near Montreal, early today seizing $12 000 and negotiable securities. They held the caretaker and a posse of citizens at gunpoint and escaped to Montreal. Two arrests were made on suspicion. A Rochester post office robbery in Alleghany county followed, where about $1000 in valuables were taken.
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Renge
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Fillmore
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Yezemen
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Bryan to Visit Washington and New York Tour Dates
National Chairman Mack released the itinerary for William J. Bryan as he travels the Atlantic seaboard. The schedule lists Peoria Illinois September 9 Evanville Indiana September 10 West Virginia September 21 Cumberland Maryland September 12 Washington District September 23 Baltimore September 14 Wilmington September 15 Rochester New York September 16 New York September 17 Progue n es Rhode Island September 19 New York City September 20 Buffalo September 21 Michigan September 22 Onto September 23 and 24 Indiana September 25 Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin September 28 Mitchell South Dakota September 29 onward he will stay three weeks at his Lincoln Nebraska home. He will rest on two Sundays in Washington and New York. Endpoints include Ohio dates in Cleveland and Cincinnati after Chicago.
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Bowen Convicted at Court Martial Reduced in Rank
First Lieut. William B Bowen coast artillery corps stationed at the Presidio San Francisco was found guilty of neglect of duty and making false official reports. He was dismissed but the President commuted the sentence to a 30 percent reduction in rank after recommendations from Gen Murray and the War Secretary. A Baltimore and Ohio fare of 1 25 to Baltimore and Return for Friday is advertised.
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Coast Artillery Corps
Presidio
San Francisco
Alse
Murray
Secretary of War
Threat to Roberts Williams at Home Revealed
A Baltimore man, Charles B. Roberts, was shot in Atlantic City while with Mrs. W. S. Williams. Police pursue a Baltimore suspect linked to threats against Roberts over his attention to Mrs. Williams. A man who registered at the Brighton Hotel within a week of the shooting is under focus, with theories ranging from a female shooter disguise to intimate ties.
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