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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1906
Page
4
Kansas politics erupt in a free for all as Republicans split over railroads and the Square Deal Club while Democrats rally behind W A Harris. Tariff and prohibition battles complicate races for governor and Congress with a potential statewide landslide shift toward Democrats if party lines collapse.
Chicago based plan outlines a three day air ship journey from Chicago to Denver by William Edward Mattery secretary of the Chicago Aero Club. The air ship Cerne trip aims to stay aloft three days without refilling, valued at about $10,000.
Special to The Washington Fest in Houston on Oct 7 reports a crowd of about ten thousand at a Bailey Crane debate. Crane attacked Bailey’s ties to Standard Oil and Waters-Pierce, alleged patronage links, and accused Hearst of pushing Bailey aside for a socialist national agenda amid a police arc to prevent a stampede.
Special to The Washington vest reports a deadly Beaver Creek clash between Hall and Martin factions. John Hall Jr was instantly killed while Tandy Martin was dangerously wounded. Roughly sixty shots were fired at close range, with Joe Hall returning from Louisville after buying 200 rifles and ample ammunition, marking the first Martin faction venture from retreat in three weeks.
In Savannah Georgia J E Hudgins a merchant on Ogeechee avenue was lured into his back yard this morning where he was stabbed to death His wife discovered him and her screams drew help but he died without giving any statement Police found no one seen and no motive can be established at this time
Five killed and many injured in a derailment near Rome as an Italian special cable service reports a severe rail disaster. Initial accounts name multiple victims including a person referred to as Amensaz and a figure linked to New York. Casualties and chaos described as the train veered off the track on October 7.
Hearst confronts a serious feud among New York Democratic organizations over local nominations. Rumor of a truce with Murphy, and strong opposition in Brooklyn, signals a drawn out struggle with Hearst pressuring for unity. Republicans gain as Hughes is elected with limited public recognition. A separate violent incident ends with a fatal shooting after a night of robbery rumors.
President maintains close touch with party leaders as James Sherman discusses political strategy and Labor union demands for a Congress inquiry into the Government Printing Office. Washington meetings cover New York State, Pennsylvanian race dynamics, and no speeches planned for the New York campaign.
The Union Republican State convention will endorse the Dover ticket backed by J Howard Addicks aims and Kent Sussex followers. Hiram R Burton renominated supports legislators favorable to Addicks to unseat Senator Allee and Layton. Dover primaries yesterday delivered a decisive defeat to Allee, bolstering Addicks faction goals.
A fragmented report indicates a shooting involving a person named Giri and references a stepfather. The brief text mentions Minn eapolis, a date in October, and names such as Ernest, Wes, and a possible witness or official. Further readable details are limited.
Special to the Washington Pass reports Judge Ste Donough of the District Court ruled squeezing a girl’s hand during four dances is not an assault and discharged Michael Bernist who was arrested after Catherine Shraver says he squeezed her hand at a ball. Bryan Ends Nebraska Tour: W J Bryan completes a three day Nebraska tour at Central City then moves to Kansas Missouri Illinois Wisconsin South Dakota Colorado Indiana and Ohio in a broad campaign swing.
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