Taft to Ask Forts Two Million to Start Panama Fortifications
President Taft, en route from Beverly to New Haven and Cincinnati, says he will urge Congress in December to appropriate 2,000,000 to begin fortifying the Panama Canal with heavy guns. He also plans two new dreadnought battleships and a stronger naval base near Guantanamo. Cabinet meetings will follow Taft’s Washington return, focusing on economy, canal defense, Supreme Court appointments, and Newfoundland reciprocity talks.
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White House
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Albany
Buffalo
Cleveland
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Trained dog steals fowl in Springfield potato raid
A white and black bull dog trained to invade henneries and steal chicks was captured as police and farmers cornered two men suspected of robbing county potato patches for two weeks. The dog reportedly carried poultry remains to its owners wagon and was seized with other evidence.
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S Snyger
Victim of Indian Hatred Is Found Dead on Desert
Mike Boniface son of the murdered Indian Boniface is found dead near Rose Mine with a bullet wound. Rose Mine manager George Watt located the body. Sheriff Ralphs Deputy Hewins and Coroner Van Wie investigated after William Shay notified. Authorities believe relatives of Willie Boy killed Boniface in a revenge-driven act, continuing a long-standing feud between the two families.
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Washington Post
San Bernardino
Cal
Mike Boniface
Boniface
Willie Boy
Songstress Cavalieri Protees of Banker’s Wife Greeting Speculation
New York society discusses how Mme Cavalieri will be received on her return. Once welcomed by Mrs Benjamin Guiness, she faced possible snubs at the Metropolitan Opera and London society. Her connections with Mr Chanter and the Boston and Manhattan houses shaped her reception amid divided opinion.
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Washington Post
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Prince Dolgorovki
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Lady Bulkeley
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Balloons Drift Across Ohio Valley From Indianapolis Flight
Indianapolis reports the Drifter balloon, piloted by Albert Holt of Cincinnati with George R. Howard aboard, landed in Uniontown, West Virginia after crossing the Ohio River amid showers. Other balloons from Indianapolis traversed near Wheeling and Pittsburg, with sightings over Washington and Cannonsburg as crews battled wind and rain, noting 2,600 feet altitude and a 12 mph prevailing wind.
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Cincinnati
George R.howard Asaid
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Washington
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M. Jacobs
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Thay
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Hasket
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Pennsylvania
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Cannongburg
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
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Elizabeth
Carrick
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Louis von Phul
Pitot
Joseph O'Reilly
Asia
Charleston
Widow prisoner in home in Vermont town
Lunenburg Vermont September 18 autopsy shows painter William Heath aged 46 was shot in the back. Mrs J M Dodge widow about 48, a social figure, held at her home after Heath was found dead with a revolver owned by Dodge. Hearing planned tomorrow.
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William Heath
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Heath
Dodge
No Mishap at Drill as Lodge Slips Into Weakness
Washington dispatch reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge fainted after his Norwood speech causing concern for his campaign health. In Norfolk, naval fleet exercises resumed with calm seas and target practice, while all hands were ordered to bathe and cleanse clothing for infection control aboard the Kansas with officers enforcing hygiene.
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Jackies
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New York
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Kengas
Portsmouth
Connecticut
Murphy
Kern Faces Setback as St Joseph County Fails to Endorse
Friends of John W Kern, Democratic Senate hopeful, fear a split after St. Joseph county officials refused to endorse him at a Democratic legislative convention. A pledged resolution to back Kern was defeated amid charges that Shively allies led the opposition. Kern and Shively have alternated public accord since past disputes over Shively’s caucus nomination tied to bribery allegations involving eight Democrats.
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Washington Post
Indianapolla
Ind
J John W Kern
United States
St. Joseph County
Shively
Kern
Beeh
Beveridge
Bern
Whiffed Girl Kills Two in Newkirk Woodshed Deaths
Miss Bbby Shepard of Arkansas City confessed to county officials that she killed her father J W Shepard and his brother Taylor Shepard in Newkirk Oklahoma last Friday. She said the men whipped her and she used an ax from a woodshed. Authorities report she has long been regarded as feeble minded.
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Newkirk
Okla
Burns
Rader
Ballinger denies resignation talk amid cabinet plan
Secretary Ballinger declares he plans to stay in office while the President sustains him and rejects reports of plans to resign. He says he has no intention to submit the matter to cabinet colleagues and calls the rumors absurd and unfounded. Boise dispatch notes he will attend cabinet meetings in Washington for about a week.
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Idaho
Washington
Ballinger
Congressional Investigating Committee
Tden
Simpst
Halinger
Iowa Taft Club Disbands On Taft Support Ebb
Special to The Washington Post, Des Moines Iowa, Sept 18 reports the Iowa Taft Club dissolving as President Taft signals no local incentive to sustain a distinct Taft organization. Cummins and Dolliver to oversee federal patronage. Loudenslager letter requests Cummins’ committee document copy, reflecting campaign messaging and a reluctance to name Taft.
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Iowa
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H. C. Loudenslager
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Lewis to Oppose Wilson in New Jersey Governor Race
At the Republican convention in Trenton Vivian M. Lewis state banking and insurance commissioner will be named governor candidate. Joseph Fresinghuysen may lead opposition. William P Martin may contend. Garven and Edmund Wilson noted. Senate preference shows Fowler beating Murphy for second, with Stokes leading Fowler by several thousand votes. full tabulation due later. publicité Hearings and travel deals noted for Nashville to Baltimore and Ohio rail pass.
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Washington Post
Trenton
N. J
Vivian M. Lewis
Woodrow Wilson
Joseph Fresinghuysen
Somerset
Hunterdon
Wiliam P Martin
New
Guv Murphy
Stokes
Fowler
Signer’s Kin in Poverty Faces Eviction in New York
Mrs A K Taylor, descendant of Caesar Rodney and tied to De Witt Clinton, is destitute and threatens street homelessness without immediate relief. Her husband suffers lung disease in the Adirondacks aided by a Taylor brother. Daughter Gladys vanished after a letter from Philadelphia, and valuables are in pawn. Debts include nine weeks’ lodging at 18 East 1 Ninth Street. two daughters Constance and Gladys aged 19 and 2. Classifieds offer free want ads via The Post.
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Washington Post
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Philadelphia
Suldite
Daring Navigator Traverses Whirlpool Rapids in Boat Ferro
Captain Klaua Larsen piloted the Ferro from the foot of the cataract through the whirlpool rapids to Lewiston, a 4.12 mile voyage. Despite severe waves and engine trouble the boat landed upright near shore with Larsen sustaining a scraped leg. He continued by trolley to Lewiston amid a crowd of spectators, with authorities considering potential charges for risk.
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Ferro
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Tog
Lewiston Bridge
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Lewinton
Larsen's
Peter Nissen
Chicago
C. A. Petey
Yeek
Ballinger Not to Appeal to Cadnet
Citizens report district needs as the day reveals varied concerns across the city. A conference on the acro meet is planned, while McHirey is named for Grand Army Chief and a local pastor offers guidance amid social changes.
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London
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Ballinger
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Financial Review
i-Society
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News of Alexandria
Ragnell
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Mesona
Vaccine clash as father seeks school entry for unvaccinated child
Antivaccination Society led by Charles Castle plans court action to test compulsory vaccination law for schoolchildren in the District of Columbia. Castle intends to enroll his 8-year-old daughter today. if refused, mandamus and further court fights are expected up to the U S Supreme Court. District health official Dr Woodward and School Board leaders say the law must be observed and left to Congress. a board committee will review vaccination concerns amid continued opposition.
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District of Columbia
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Wear
District Board of Education
Seein
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Derr
Deer, Peyser& Taylor
Dare
Board of Education
United States Supreme Court
Carr
Harry B. Bradfod
Congress
Iithy
William C. Woodward
Health Department
A T. Stuart
WV. Cox
District schools set to open with more teachers and buildings
The district prepares for the new term with 24 additional teachers, new and expanded school buildings, and extended curricula. Officials emphasize closer supervision by teachers, truant officers, and medical inspectors, including plans for dentists and nurses to improve student health and attendance. The Thompson Schoolhouse and several others will gain space, with Eastern High School expanding commercial training and overall enrollment projected to exceed last year’s totals.
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Chevy Chage
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Brest
Joansche Banner
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Othe
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Meera
Board of Education
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Juvenile Court
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