Delegates fight over nomination at national convention
A sprawling political scene unfolds as party factions clash over control of the national convention. Key figures such as Hamson, Cannon, and Roosevelt era names surface amid debates on who will secure the nomination. Local notices mention a reunion at Iowa State College and a large fire in St Louis, highlighting the era’s political currents and public events.
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Inwa State College
Iowa State College
Slo
Ron Wiens
Hartje robbery shocks Pittsburg divorce case widow
Detectives traced a staged burglary at Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje in Pittsburgh where trunk lock tampering and a diary plus two letters were stolen. TheHartje case, tied to a high profile divorce from Augustus Hartye, spurred fears of murder and kidnapping as three men implicated in the break in were followed back toward Pittsburgh.
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Pont Ligone
Uay
Vance Residencs
Mary Scott Hartie
Augustus Hartye
Elure
Jintyes
Vir Freeman
Pittsburg
George B Ferkua
de Per
Worry Over Sailor's Yarn Sparks Spain Seizure Tale
A sensational report, circulated widely, claims Filipino sailors are held in bondage during a cruise through Spain. It alleges many seamen were captured, subjected to harsh labor, and some perished, provoking fear of a broader colonial conflict.
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Valguera
Tourang
Spain
Powers argues juror qualifications in Harrison County venire
A juror challenge emerges as Caleb Powers seeks to exclude a panel member in a Harrison County murder case. The defense asserts the juror lacks proper qualifications and cannot serve, while the court considers voir dire and potential disqualification.
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Caleb Powers
Goeber
Cory
Alswoton
Lave
Harrison County
Poultry Owner Fires On Intruders In Bronx Farm
In Newark on November 1 Lyman J. Hing, a poultry farm owner, awakened by alarm, seized a revolver and fired at two Italians who entered the yard. A third assailant fled. two victims were wounded, one in the back. Police reported the arrests and ongoing investigation.
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Newark
Bronx
Imo
Yonkers
Fargenia
Clues Quell Strike Riots In Loulaville Aftermath
A mass meeting of strike supporters ended in violence as women spoke to provoke streetcar workers. An impromptu parade of about 200 formed, bricks were thrown at cars, six policemen were injured, five leaders arrested, and reserves dispersed the mob with pistols and clubs. A ban on parades was issued.
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Loulaville
Siitling
Jerowa
Brockinen
Dalton
Big Horse Show Opens With Luncheon For Exhibitors
A large gathering at Madison Square Garden precedes the annual National Havec Show Association event. Patrick Murphy, Cornelius Fellowes, and officials spoke to exhibitors and guests as horses were shown and jumpers tested. The opening is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Washington Post
New York
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Mtd
Judgea
Tere
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England
Ireland
America
Atlst
Independent Order of Americans
United States
Roosevelt
Arrest at New York couple's wedding in English Mission Hall
Detectives halted the ceremony in Soest Haven Conn as Maxwell Schmidt of New York and Rather Svhakl faced disruption. The groom was arrested before the altar amid shocked guests after a dramatic wedding march. Schmidt had fled justice papers and was returned to New York for further charges as details unfolded.
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New York
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Lohengrin
Joseph Russell
Durumn
Lide
Schmidt
Justiee
Attorney General Jackson Announces Investigation Into Banks
Brooklyn banking institutions placed in receivership will face a grand jury inquiry with two banks targeted first. State Banking Superintendent Williams and ADA Rider oversee the probe while District Attorney Clacks is away. Names of several prominent Brooklyn politicians, including McCarren allies, are under discussion with expected testimony forthcoming.
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Sheri Buttling
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McCarren
Bilder
Uhay
Condemned Yet Cant Die Sturgeon Death Penalty Legal Turmoil
The Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling halting execution of condemned murderer Clarence Sturgeon. He remains imprisoned with no legal path to complete the sentence, as a legal impasse may force habeas corpus actions though prosecutors and defense acknowledge such relief would be limited.
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Sherif Scott Hulster
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Perry
Sturgeon
Anade
Bia
British distrust of Japan shocks North China papers
Reports from Peking describe Count Okuma's Kobe speech as predicting Japan would dominate India and seeking protection for Indian minors. The Times and British papers in North China condemn the remarks, fearing it could strain the Anglo Japanese alliance and shift world power dynamics.
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Kobe
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India
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Bets Shake Fayette County After Lost Eighteen Votes
The Washington Pax reports in Fayette County Pennsylvania that a controversial miscount of eighteen votes in Hampton Township altered expectations in the race for judge. Bets totaling around 32000 were paid out on the outcome, as officials later discovered the mislaid ballots were replaced uncounted.
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Pittah
Fayette Pa
Hampton Township
Judge
John van Swearingen
William McCarty
Election Board
van Swearingen
Aeroplane Fails to Win Archdelcon Prize Flight
Parla reports Santos Dumont failed to win the Archdelcon prize of 1090 for the first aeroplane to complete a circular Idiometer. He attempted ten butterfly shaped machines, achieved only several short flights, and the motor proved insufficient to power the aeroplane.
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Parla
Santos Dumont
Alaska Town Fire Destroys Cleary City District
A Friday night blaze in Cleary City devastates the Trusts District leaving the Grand Hotel Arete Brotherhood Hall and several stores in ruins. Shookum Johnson and the Parsons Mercantile Company are noted as major losses with total damages listed near 950 900.
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Farbanke Palcbunks
Alaska Noya
Cleary City
Arete Brotherhood/Hall BH
Miller &A
Shookum
Fled From Russian Prisoners Escape To New York Port
Twenty four Russian political prisoners who overpowered guards escaped from a prison in Russia more than a month ago. They arrived inLibau aboard the steamer United States and entered New York City Tuesday under assumed names. One prisoner Pesach Paley arrived with a bullet wound in his left arm. Others dispersed to Paterson New Jersey and Long Island City while remaining hidden from the home government. The escape involved a preconcerted assault by a secret society and included a shootout in the yard.
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New York
Cherngoff
Ames
United States
Libau
Pesach Paley
Aiton Gaskinsky
Base Third Street
Paterson
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