Badgers Face Primary Rift Over National Convention
Wisconsin Republicans grapple with how delegates will be chosen as a new primary law clashes with national rules. La Follette allies push for at large delegates while Spooner and Babcock supporters argue for a convention vote, risking credential challenges and potential Chicago or St Louis city outcomes.
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Town incident near Frederick cited as minor disturbance
Dickman reports that only a few men from the Thirteenth Cavalry allegedly caused a town disturbance near Frederick while en route from Fort Myer to Gettysburg. No gunfire, only blank cartridges in a lark, and no harm to citizens, with War Department approving the handling as a Glassy affair. The incident briefly threatened trouble but remained contained.
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Dickman
Marsland
Wasman
War Department
Philippine Exhibit Medals Sent To Exhibitors At St Louis
War Department begins distributing medals awarded to exhibitors at the 1904 St Louis world fair. Medals mirror the Louisiana Purchase Exposition design with adjusted wording to note Philippine conduct. Diplomas accompany the medals, prepared by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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St. Lois
Bureau of Spectal
St Louie
Philadelphia Munty
Bureau of Egrayng and Friating
Navy plan to lure Eastern labor to Pacific coast
The Navy Department considers a proposal to bring Eastern laborers and their families to the Pacific coast for ship repairs to a California bound vessel next year. Free transportation is offered with a contract to remain in government service, though higher wages than those on the East may be paid. The plan is expected to provoke labor unions along the coast.
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Californa
Navy Department
PR Pra
Japan Amity Highlighted By U S Official Return
Brig Gen George 8 Davis Judge Advocate General of the United States Army arrived from Europe aboard the Zealand. He spoke on U S relations with Japan describing them as amicable. He recalled The Hague conference and noted Japanese delegates were friendly and that Ambassador Tandzuki’s remarks underscored mutual goodwill between the nations.
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Civil Service Exams in District Court Case Sigue
Citizens seek to restrain the Civil Service Commission from District exams upholding presidential limits. District Supreme Court ruled powers intact. appeal planned with Evans leading. Lawyers term the suit serious, with Congress urged to review commission methods amid national scrutiny.
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District Supreme Court
Civil Service Commission
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Congress
Eskimo expedition member returns with polar tales
A naturalist with the Vikkelsen Lefingwall expedition recounts living with Eskimos on the northern coast of the American massi. He traveled about 2000 miles from the Mackenzie delta to Dulman Inland, relying on dog teams and Eskimo shelter. He notes the simple aborigines could be resourceful and palatable, while he settled accounts with them after rejoining the exploring party last spring.
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Pera
Trust Duped Public Tests Standard Oil Plan Admitted
William G Westcott of the Standard Oil Company of Kentucky testified that the firm used independent selling companies in several Southern states to move products. He described monthly reports detailing freight shipments and sales by competitors, and noted a large loaned sum within the Rockefeller network. William Rockefeller was summoned to testify as well, with possible questions about a $33 million loan from Standard Oil in New York.
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Standard OU Company of Kentucky
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Mattingly Named Disbursing Officer at Treasury
L H E Mattingly, 32, of this city succeeds Maj T J Hobbs as disbursing officer of the Treasury. A Washington native educated at local public schools and Georgetown University, he has held key posts in the Army General Staff office and the Comptroller’s office. He helped found the Association of American Government Accountants and edits the Government Accountant Journal.
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Treasury
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Comptroller
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Jotran
O'Meara Declines Boston Mayoral Run
Stephen O Meara declined to run for Boston mayor at the upcoming election. He cited duty to the police department as his reason for remaining in office after being approached by the Republican city committee and the Good Government Association to pursue both Republican and independent candidacies.
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Boston
Mrs Sage To Pay Old Debt In Iowa Section
In Dubuque Iowa on October 14 Mrs Sage ordered payment of a long unpaid debt tied to Ezekiel Oliphant dating back to about 1844. The case traces a salt business partnership with Slocum and Oliphant, settlement of $2900 then and a later rise to $50,000 with interest. The Oliphants now reside in Des Moines and the matter involves heirs of Ezekiel Oliphant and Russell Sage's fortune.
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Interior official to become advisory counsel in land affairs
Thomas Ryan retires as First Assistant Secretary of the Interior after eleven years due to impaired health and will become adviser on land matters for the Five Civilized Tribes and the Genqe Nation. Frank Pierce of Salt Lake City nominated as his successor. Pierce, a former minister to Mexico and Utah lawyer, is a Republican and Williams College alumnus. He will assume the post in November after Ryan’s retirement.
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Insurance Case Continued As Met Life Chief Posts Plea
New York October 14 The president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company John R Hegeman faced perjury and forgery charges as the case in the Standard Oil matter moved. The motion to dismiss indictments against Hegeman was postponed to Monday with Justice Dowling noting eagerness to proceed to trial. Howard Gans argued for dismissal while Deannat Bert A Grannis of Mutual Life charged sorcery in the first degree and misdemeanor. Assistant District Attorney Kress said he would submit a brief in response.
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Bir Begenan
Howard Gans
Deannatbert A. Grannis
Mutual Life Insurence Company
Kresst
McGans
Bible as Good Head in Sanity Private Post
Senator Beveridge ends his Saturday Post article urging readers to view the Bible from a human perspective, placing themselves in its characters. The piece notes an Association School for Chris Han Trablog with thirty classes on biblical phases, open to men in Washington, and mentions event listings including Gibbo’s Remainrchisees and the Twentieth Century Club at 1726 G Street.
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Chris- Han
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Twentieth Century Club
Evans says he will not quit fleet voyage to San Francisco
Rear Admiral Roeblay D Evans commander of the Atlantic fleet arrived at the Hotel Gregorian after visiting acquaintances in Poughkeepsie. He plans final preparations for sixteen battleships to sail to San Francisco and denies retirement rumors, stating he will move with the fleet if ordered and health permits.
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Gambel
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Ordits
Mississippi on trial trip and dry dock at navy yard
The Mississippi bound for Hampton Roads to join ships before Pacific voyage undergoes deydocking for overhaul and new fire control gear. Navy officials expect trial at Lewes and a ship 15000 tons larger than the English Dreadnought, with discussions of escorts and a possible Boston route for final testing.
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Unclear OCR Fragment Headlines Baltimore to New York
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Baltimore Hampton Adams Port Salt Palermo Cape Cad Ray New York City and Puetta dortor with scattered names. Choppy phrasing yields no clear event or outcome. Summary preserves entities but lacks coherent narrative or dates.
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Lefort arraigned in forgery case in New York
Lieut alan Lefort of the U S A was turned over to federal authorities after being arraigned by a United States commissioner. He is accused of forging notes to obtain funds from Wheeling brokers using names of several army officers. Lefort, who served as a sergeant in the artillery before the Spanish war, was commissioned from the ranks.
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District Attorneys Office
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Wheeling
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Court Funds Dispute Clouds Porto Rico Judiciary
Unpaid court officers in San Juan face funding refusals as Porto Rico’s insular government declines a US Marshal Hubbard requisition for funds to cover court and witness expenses since last July. Attorney General Bonaparte urged a rapid decision while the DOJ weighs the dispute amid possible mandamus action.
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Want Faster Destroyers in New Torpedo-Beat Design
Officials note the proposed destroyers aim for twenty four knots while European ships may be faster in theory. Designers claim American boats will sustain speed in heavy seas and endure service demands with robust hulls engines and coal provisions for extensive cruises.
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Pepéy
Coast Artillery Marks 100 Percent Hits at Moving Target
The 7th Company Coast Artillery at Fort Rosecrans California achieved a perfect score on a moving range target at about 98 yards. Six shots from the bench guns were fired in 5 minutes 42 seconds, with all hits that would have penetrated a 642 yard by 16 yard target. Captain FL Dangler will be commended for this excellent practice.
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Richmond Detective Seeks Extradition in Muldoon the Robbery Case
Richmond detective John Wrenn reports Major General Bell’s associates in the War Department and ex aid to England for extradition of John Miler, linked to express-car robberies. The case centers on a supposed hospital treatment and alleged connections to the Virginia prison and London authorities.
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Army Orders From Fort Warng Mich and Fort Cevok Nabe
Military dispatch lists numerous officer movements and duties. Names include Charles W Rarrab Mishgan Na ona Gust and James M Kenned morgeon with assignments at Garrizon Shop Fort Warng Mich. Other entries note naval paymasters and vessel movements to ports including Charleston Magdalene Boston and San Francisco with ships such as Lorberta and Wasp scheduled for various stations and duties.
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Whisky labeling ultimatum spurs legal action call
Attorney General Bonaparte sends a letter to WM Tough counsel for the National Liquor Weaters Association, demanding swift action on a court case to test the legality of the Justice and Agriculture departments ruling on whisky labeling under the Pure Food Act. Six wholesale dealers distillers and rectifiers attended a conference last night to discuss the proposal and possible enforcement of the law.
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Grape Nuts Promises For Health From Breakfast Use
A reader praises Grape Nuts for sustaining energy and reducing hunger before meals. A young woman from a tailoring college reports improved focus and study ability after adding Grape Nuts to breakfast. The advertisement touts easy preparation in 20 minutes and recommends it for children in school with the slogan There's a Reason. Read The Boat to Westville in pkgs.
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