Badgers in a Dilemma Over National Convention Call
Wisconsin Republicans face a rare dilemma as the national committee weighs how to elect delegates for the next convention. With a new primary system, delegates at large from Wisconsin may be rejected, threatening La Follette’s bloc and a Chicago or St Louis bid, while party factions argue over compliance with state law and the convention’s timing.
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la Follette
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Mer
Babcok
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la Fouane
St Lewis
Gannon
Town incident near Frederick blamed on troops
A report to the War Department says that U S A phase troops did not shoot up Frederick Maryland as claimed. Dickman states only a few men were involved, causing minor harm and a few blank cartridges. The matter, deemed a Glassy affair, was disciplined and met with War Department approval.
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Dickman
Marsland
Wasman
War Department
Philippine Exhibit Medals Sent From War Department
War Department begins distributing medals to exhibitors from the St Louis World’s Fair. Medals mirror the Louisiana Purchase Exposition design with updated inscription noting Philippine conduct. Diplomas accompany medals, prepared by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
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War Department
St. Lois
Bureau of Spectal
St Louie
Philadelphia Munty
Bureau of Egrayng and Friating
Navy plan stirs Pacific Coast labor unions
The Navy Department weighs bringing Eastern laborers to California by offering free transport for families and guaranteed government service, a proposal that is expected to provoke strong reactions from West Coast unions amid anticipated wage disparities and staffing needs for ship repairs next year.
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Californa
Navy Department
PR Pra
Japan Friendship Highlighted By U S General
Brig Gen George Davis, Judge Advocate General, returned from Europe aboard the Zealand after attending The Hague peace talks. He reported the United States and Japan share cordial relations with Japanese delegates at The Hague expressing strong friendship and sincerity toward theAmerican delegation.
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Civil Service Exam Fight Heads to District Court of Appeals
The United States Civil Service Commission will continue to oversee examinations for the District government as long as they align with Presidential orders. District Court of Appeals action will review a prior injunction attempt by J Stewart Haron and Andrew M Curry, with Evans planning to press the case in December. The dispute centers on the commission’s powers to hold exams for all district positions and may attract national scrutiny of methods used.
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Andrew M Curry
Congress
Eskimo Expeditioner Returns Home From Arctic Journey
Stefanstone, an ethnologist with the Vikkelsen Lefingwall expedition, has returned to the city after wintering among Eskimos on the northern edge of the American massi end. He traveled about 2000 miles along the Mackenzie delta to the Dluxman Inland, relying on dog teams and Eskimo hospitality for food and shelter.
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Trust Dupe Public Admits Oil Company Scheme
A Kentucky Standard Oil official testified that the company sold products through independent firms to steer consumer access across Southern states. He revealed monthly shipments, consignor details, and competitive data tracked by a central statistics unit. William Rockefeller was noted as a possible witness to explain vast loans tied to Standard Oil interests.
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Standard Ol Company
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Standard Oil Company
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Made Disbursing Officer L H Mattingly Succeeds Hobbs
L H Mattingly, a 32 year old Washington native educated at local public schools and Georgetown University, is named disbursing officer at the Treasury, succeeding Maj Thomas J Hobbs after forty two years in the post. He has held roles as a clerk in the Army Adjutant General’s office, chief of section, expert accountant in the Comptroller’s office, and served on departmental method committees. he helped found and lead the Association of American Government Accountants and now edits its Government Accountant Journal.
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O’Meara Declines Boston Mayor Bid
Stephen O Meara declined to run for mayor of Boston after being urged by the Republican city committee and the Good Government Association. He said duty to his police department demands he remain in service.
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Boston
Sage to settle old debt in Iowa estate decision
In Dubuque Iowa on October 14 Mrs Sage ordered that about $50 000 from the Russell Sage millions be paid to the heirs of Ezekiel Oliphant in Des Moines. The dispute traces to a partnership in the 1840s involving Joseph Cofer ward Slocum and Ezekiel Oliphant in Syracuse New York, where $2900 owed to Oliphant was charged to Slocum. The old debt, with interest, grew to $50 000 and is now being resolved through Mrs Sage’s attorneys.
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Interior official resigns to join advisory land council
Thomas Ryan, nearly eleven years First Assistant Secretary of the Interior, will retire late this month due to impaired health and become adviser on affairs related to land interests of the Five Civilized Tribes and the Cherokee Nation. Frank Pierce of Salt Lake City is chosen to succeed him, will leave for Washington November 1, and has a background as minister to Mexico and Utah lawyer with mining and public land law expertise.
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Insurance Case Continued. Met Life Chief Must Plea Next Monday
New York October 14 The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company president John Hegeman faced indictment on perjury and forgery charges. The motion to dismiss ten indictments against Bir Hegeman was postponed to Monday as Justice Dowling granted the delay. Howard Gans argued for the dismissal while Deannat Bert A. Grannis of Mutual Life Insurance confronted charges of sorcery in the first degree and misdemeanor. Assistant D A Kress stated he would submit a brief in response.
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Bible as Good Head ine by Senator Beveridge ends column
Senator Beveridge closes his Saturday Post article with a reflection on reading the Bible as a human experience and placing oneself in its characters. The piece mentions an Association School for Christians offering classes in Washington with varied topics and schedules, including a First meeting of the Twentieth Century Club and related notices at 1726 G Street.
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Evans Ready to Sail With Atlantic Fleet
Rear Admiral Roebay D Evans commander of the Atlantic fleet arrived at the Hexship Connecticut and will confer with Secretary Ketcalf Admiral Browneon and bureau staff. They prepare for sixteen battleships to sail to San Francisco amid retirement rumors, with Evans stating he will sail if ordered and his health permits.
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Mississippi on Trial Trip for New Battle Ship
The Connecticut shipyard and navy yard at Lewes prepare the Mississippi class battleship for official trial. The ship, larger and heavier than the English Dreadnought, faces dock overhauls and wireless telephonic apparatus tests before a potential Boston deployment. A naval inspection board will assess plans including up to date guns and armor as officials discuss final trial steps.
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Baltimore Hampton Adams Port Salt Palermo Glyoter
A fragmented report lists figures and places including Baltimore Hampton Adams and Port Salt with references to Cape Cad Ray and New York City. The readable items point to a travel or relocation snippet with varied names and locales, but exact actions or outcomes remain unclear in the OCR text.
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Lefort arraigned on forgery charges in New York
Lieutenant Alan Lefort of the U S A was arraigned before a United States commissioner after his arrest on forgery. He allegedly obtained funds from Wheeling brokers using forged notes bearing several army officers names. Lefort, discharged from the Army, previously served as a sergeant in the artillery corps before the Spanish war.
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Court Officers Unpaid In Porto Rico Dispute Grows
United States Marshal Hubbard reports Porto Rico authorities have refused to honor his requisition for funds to pay court expenses and witness fees since last July. The Department of Justice reviews the dispute as Attorney General Bonaparte weighs mandamus action to compel the insular government to fund federal court operations.
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Want Faster Destroyers Fight Over Torpedo-Beat Ship Pace
Officials clash over new torpedo-beat destroyers claiming American designs reach 24 knots yet may lag behind faster European rivals in heavy seas. Designers insist the hulls and engines endure service demands, with coal capacity to cruise long distances as a key advantage.
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Record Target Practice by Coast Artillery at Fort Rosecrans
The 7th Company Coast Artillery at Fort Rosecrans California achieved 100 percent hits on a moving range target at about 898 yards. Six shots from the blue-lined guns were fired in 5 minutes 42 seconds. All rounds would have penetrated a 642 yard by 16 yard target if extended. Captain FL Dangler will be officially commended.
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Extradition Feud Over Richmond Major General Bell Case
Richmond detective reports major general Bell connected to a London extradition case involving John Miler and a trunk robbery scheme. Allegations tie Miler to express-car robberies and war department insiders, with reports of his health and treatment uncertain as authorities pursue leads in England and at Muldoon’s in Whites.
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Army Orders at Fort Warng and Fort Cevok in Mishgan
Fragmentary Army orders list assignments and movements of officers and ships across several forts and ports. Included are transfers for Gen Charles W Rarrab, Mishgan Na ona, and Mishgan. appointments of officers to garrison schools. naval ship movements including Wasp and Preble. and paymaster duties shifting among Budgets and stations.
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Whisky labeling ruling to be tested in court
Attorney General Bonaparte transmitted a letter to WM Tough counsel for the National Licuot Yeatera Ansoriation urging immediate action or the law’s enforcement. Representatives of wholesalers distillers and rectifiers met to consider the proposal amid delays in pursuing a tel ease to challenge the justice and agriculture department ruling under the pure food act.
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Grape-Nuts Praise Glorifies Breakfast and Study
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a healthful food that prevents hunger and faintness, saying it sustains energy from morning through dinner. A college student claims improved focus and stamina after breakfast, noting only 20 minutes to prepare. The piece urges readers to see “The Boat to Westville” in packages.
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