Battle over booklets shapes campaign sides
Republicans strike at Roosevelt era pamphlets calling for a counter pamphlet “A Square Deal for Every Man” as Democrats circulate rival material. The dispute centers on authorship and intent, with both parties estimating impact on voters and accusing the other of political manipulation through printed excerpts and historical quotes.
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Istat Ada Isu
Huesevult
Nuri
Cary KO
Velt
Seehenrigi
Nar Oeaj Komenpitee
Hans Ares Thowsands
Aloe
White House
Han
Aviv
Stoogevelt
Woesevelit
Philosphy
Typhoid At Resorts Hovering Over Summer Guests
A garbled report notes typhoid concerns at resort inns with mention of health officials and ongoing investigations. The text suggests annual summer risk and questions about charges, housing, and guest safety while calling attention to potential city measures and resort premises.
Independent Coyle Aims for Presidency from Denver
In political gossip, Hugh Coyle of Denver, born in Georgetown, advances as an Independent presidential candidate with running mate William H. Sonardson. Coyle edits the Daily Leader and denounces both major parties, publishing a self penned platform opposing monopoly, tariffs, the gold standard, and DC monarchical rule.
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District of Columbia
Hugh Coyle
Coyle
Denver
Georgetown
Independent
William H. Sonardson
Campbell County
Daily Leader
Thirst Circus
Decrease in Silver and Gold Output in 1903 Report
Labor troubles in Colorado caused declines in gold and silver production. Total U S fine ounces produced reached 54.3 million with silver valued at 0.54 per ounce and gold value rising to 20.3 million. World output rose in gold by 29.0 million and silver by 9.1 million ounces, led by Africa and Australia in gold and Mexico in silver.
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United States
George R. Roberts
Min
Marals
Roberts
Nevada
Xguz
Africa
Australia
Mexico
Australagia
Aitver
North America
Europe
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Germany
Norway
Spain
Lao
Portugal
Greece
Eb Tuckey
Finland
France
Great Britain
Argentina
Bolivia
Japan
China
Indies
Timia
St Louis Bribery Case Sentences Former Delegate
John H. Schnettler, ex member of the house of delegates, guilty on bribery charges tied to the Suburten Railway deal, received a two year penitentiary term from Judge McDonald. He becomes the sixth 1899 190L house member jailed over the case. Farmers oppose subsidies as Congress debates subsidies and public funds for private enterprise at the World’s Fair grounds.
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Black
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Hiack
Stoken
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Joe Siblen
Bryan
Sibley
Pennsylvania Avenue
Alexander McDowell
National House
J. Adam Bede
Minnesota
Anacostia
D. C
Rimgell
Maj. McDowell
St. Louis
Boodler
John H. Schnettler
House of Delegates
Suburten
McDonald
Schnettler
Farmers’ National Congress
Democrats Plan Big Time Ratification Rally at Convention Hall
The Democratic central committee of the District met at 04 Pennsylvania Avenue to arrange a ratification event for October 12 at Convention Hall. James L. Norris and William Cranch McIntire named speakers. subcommittee chairs include William Clayton, J Fred Kelley, J. Miller, John Keady, and John Grady. Prominent invitees listed include Henry G. Davis and Bourke Cochran.
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Democratic Central Committee
Pennsylvania Avenue
National
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J. Pred Kelley
Smith Thompson
John 8. Miller
William McK. Clayton
Maj
Willam Cranch
Mclntire
John Keady
Convention Hall
James L. Norris
William Cranch ‘McIntire
William McK.clayton
J. Fred Kelley
Ball
John
Henry G. Davis
John G. Carlale
Montague
Virginia
Gorman
Maryland
Daniel
John P. Grady
New York
Bourke Cochran
Stewart Walker
West Virginia
Sidor Rayner
Back Printers Wages Denied by Law Meredith Decision
Captain William M. Meredith of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing informs the Secretary of the Treasury that a wage increase for back printers cannot be sanctioned. The law ties pay to rates elsewhere, and back printers already receive the highest pay for their class. The union was notified of the ruling.
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Meredith
William M. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Secretary of the Treasury
Hia
Reau
Bureau
War on Boll Weevil in Cotton Industry
The Department of Agriculture released a report detailing steps to curb boll weevil spread. It urges separate storage for seed, installation of cleaners and droppers, enhanced ginning and seed cleaners, and destruction of weevils in waste. If gins fail, sack and fumigate seed. farmers should prevent weevil introduction on seed hulls and in gin byproducts. The report deems oil mills unlikely to control the pest.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
Louisiana
Ambassador in Tangle as Des Planches Hands Cottage Key to Police
The Italian Ambassador Baron Mayer des Planches turned the cottage key to Atlantic City police chief Eldridge for delivery to the owner after October 16, ending his lease. The move avoids a dispute between two real estate agents over furniture and occupancy, with legal questions about the cottage being Italian territory during the ambassador's stay.
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Des Planches
Atlantic City
Washington
N. J
Baron Mayer Des Planches
Palles Eldridge
Ambbassador
Estule
Bldridge
Decision in Machen Case Delays Post Office Indictments
Holmes officials press to clear pending post office conspiracy indictments but defer until Court of Appeals rules Machen Lorenz Groff. U S Attorney Beach conference signals strategic delay. courts congested with remodeling and docket backlogs. James M A Watson, jailed since June 8, 1908, stands as a high profile embezzlement defendant awaiting trial before remaining post office cases are opened.
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United States Attorney's Office
Cass
Criminal Court No. 1
Circuit Court No. 2
Criminal Court No
Equity Courts
Circuit Court No. 1
James M. A. Watson
District of Columbia
Watson
MANSTON ON TRIAL CHARGED WITH COUNTERFEITING
Atlanta report on Charles A. Manston a prominent Southern engraver charged with counterfeiting ten dollar Buffalo bills Wynne a self confessed counterfeiter testified he and Manston made plates with Manston handling the expert engraving He said his silence stemmed from concern for Manston s wife and children Hearing to continue tomorrow Manston a noted engraver and former manager of the Southern Engraving Company is well known in local religious circles and friends predict his exoneration.
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Atlanta
Charles A. Manston
Wynne
St. Louis
Manston
Booth
Southern Engraving Company
Fis la
D A R Ladies Visit Windsor For Continental Hall Address
A Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in Windsor Connecticut featured Mrs C W Fairbanks of Indiana delivering an address on Continental Hall. The group honored Oliver Ellsworth and Roger Wolcott with graveside decorations and planted a Charter Oak tree at the Ellsworth homestead before a reception.
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Windsor
Conn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Connecticut
C. W. Fairbanks
Indiana
National Society
Eleanor W. Howard
Virginia
Fairbanks
Continental Hall
Oliver Ellsworth
United States
Abigail
Roger Wolcott
Ellsworth Homestead
Fatal heat in Mobile and a deadly duel in Chicago
In Mobile Alabama Stephen W Townley an employee of the marine ways dies from sunstroke the first fatal sunstroke on record for the city and September temperatures break records. In Chicago Armour and Co foreman John Valetto is fatally wounded and Albert Turner a black laborer is severely injured in a revolver duel at the Packing House following a dispute over game work.
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Mobile
Ala
Stephen W. Townley
Marine Ways
I. Peat
Packing House
Duel
Chicago
Sept. R
Armour & Co
John Valetto
Can
Albert Turner
Turner
Congress
National Guard
Thomas FE
Doty
Pirot Battery
Field Artilery
Albert H. Craig
Ambulance Corps
Milton T.in
Bigtial Cargo
Frivete Albert
Aerivones
Puritan Turned Over to District Naval Militia
The Puritan monitor was transferred to the District National Guard naval battalion yesterday. Capt. Colwell read the order decommissioning the vessel and placing it under militia control. Forty-two jackies were dismissed to Philadelphia for temporary duty, while the Puritan will require constant attention and burn five tons of coal daily.
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District National Guard
John C. Colwell
U. S
Navy Department
R. H. Hrummer
George H. Harries
Colwell
United States Naval Service
Puritan
George Dunning
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Washington
Monitor
Naval Milla
Andrew Parker
Naval Militia
Bureau of Navigation
Secral
Norfolk
Mil Wa
Ex Secretary Root arrives at St Johns
Ex Secretary Elihu Root former Secretary of War for the United States arrived at St Johns Newfoundland today aboard a visiting party. The arrival marks a notable event as he visits the colony during the early September period.
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Root
St. Johns
St. Johna
N. F
Elihu Root
Warsef
United States
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