Peril of Our Time and Political Storm at White House
The article surveys political tempers at the White House as Republicans sharpen the fight in New York with Senator Knox poised to deliver a pivotal speech. Cortelyou and cabinet figures weigh overconfidence risks, while Taft Moody Payne and others prepare campaigns and stump tours.
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White House
New York State
Knox
Cortelyou
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Moody
Payne
Roosevelt-Beats Parker Boat Bet Wagers Reported
Two commission wagers were reported including a $200 even money bet that Roosevelt would beat Parker in the boats with J. Jug backing Roosevelt and Fredes backing Parker. A second stake of 32 500 went to Be Brown & Co against an $11 wager.
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Commission
Evens
Roosevelt
Parker
J. Jug
Fredes
Brown & Co
Titua
Roosevelt letter at North Dakota irrigation congress read
Prominent Northwest citizens attend the second North Dakota State Irrigation Congress in Mandan with Senators Hansbrough MaCumber Clapp and Stevens, St Paul Chamber of Commerce delegation, Bishop Shanley and Gov Searles. Roosevelt letter read praising irrigation policy and national aid. resolutions honor Carter Hill and others for advocacy.
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Mandan
N. D
Northwest
Opera House
Hansbrough and
MaCumber
North Dakota
Clapp
Congressman Stevens
Minnesota
St. Paul
Hanabrough
Willams
Roosevelt
Mr. Williams
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Renatire
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Congress
Hansbrough
James J. Hill
Cunneen in Self-Defense Against Odell Criticism
Attorney General John Cunneen declares he repeatedly advised Governor Odell that certain appropriations were unauthorized by the constitution, but Odell ignored his counsel and approved the funds. He accuses Odell of using state power to aid his party and disputes the governor’s account of office expenses while linking rising state costs to policy choices.
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Albany
John Cunneen
Odell
Gov. Odell
Govdell
Cunneen
Gov. Flower
Wisconsin Ticket Case Delayed by Milnes Decision
Madison September 27 The Wisconsin Supreme Court has not issued a ruling on which Republican faction may place nominees on the November state ticket. Chief Justice Casseday’s illness kept him from the bench, and observers doubt a decision will be announced this week in the La Follette case.
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Milnes
Madison
Noa
Supreme Court
Casseday
State Supreme Court
la Follette
Watson Declares No Choice Between Parker and Roosevelt
Jackson Miss September 27 Thomas Watson of Georgia Populist candidate for the presidency spoke to a small audience asserting the Populist movement is revived and will triumph. He claimed no difference between Roosevelt and Parker except pension policy and said he cared little which major party benefits most as he focused on the Democratic side. He concluded with remarks about Birmingham and left the city that night.
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Parker
Roosevelt
Jackson
Miss
Thomas Watson
Georgia
Watson
Democratic
Republican Party
Democrate
Wastoo
Birmingham
M. Roosevelt
Roogevalt
Taft Defends Roosevelt Pension Policy in Parker Clash
New York September 27 Henry W Taft guest of President Roosevelt at White House luncheon issued a statement backing the Roosevelt pension order No 78 and rejecting Judge Parker s criticism He argues the order codifies Pension Office practice while remaining open to medical evidence and criticizes Parker for politically timed insinuations and bid for votes.
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New York
Henry W. Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Parker
Taft
Washington
Cleveland
McKinley
Pension Office
McKinsey
Sufficeme Court of the
United States
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Sulloway Upholds the Order on Roosevelt Pension Act
Cy Sulloway of New Hampshire defends President Roosevelt's pension order as legal and within bounds. He asserts New Hampshire remains solidly Republican and Roosevelt is popular in Yankee circles. Rep Southard of Ohio reports apathy in Buckeye politics and visits White House on Great Lakes naval station location.
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House
Roosevelt
Cy Sulloway
New Hampshire
Granite State
Vermont
Cleveland
McKinsey
Southard
Ohio
White House
Great Lakes
Buckeye
Toledo Way
Judge Gray Declines to Preside at Peace Conference
Wilmington Sept 27 Judge Gray declines presiding over the thirteenth annual International Peace Conference opening in Boston next Tuesday. He says a United States Circuit Court of Appeals meeting prevents his attendance at the peaceconference.
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Gray
Wilmington
Del
Boston
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Campaign Assessments Policy Clash Between Reformers and Parties
The National Civil Service Reform League asks George B. Cortelyou and Thomas Taggart to oppose compulsory political contributions from public servants. The letter warns such forced assessments threaten free labor and families and seeks a public declaration upholding the right of all workers to wage labor without coercive solicitations.
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Taggart
Frei
Democrats Organize Parker and Davis Club in Rockville
In Rockville Maryland Democrats formed a Parker and Davis Club at the courthouse with Edward C Peter elected president and a full officer slate named. Seventy five members enrolled, pledges to register and boost party turnout, with weekly Friday meetings during the campaign and a planned major rally in Rockville. Upper Marlboro hosts the Fifth District campaign kickoff on October 3 with A P Gorman Jr, Dr Richard S Hill, Gov Warfield, Gen J Victor Baughman and ex Gov Frank Brown set to speak as officials outline future countywide event series.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Parker and Davis Club
Eoward
Peter
Otto H. W. Talbott
Clifford H., Robertson
William Dorsey
William H. Rabbitt
John H. Harriss
Charles Weirs
William R.adane
Robert B. L. Smith
Edward C. Peter
Spencer C. Jones
Hatterfly W. Talbott
Dr.Claiborne H. Mannar
Charles W. Fields
Rock Ville
Upper Marlboro
Fifth
A. P. Gorman, Jr
Richard S. Hill
Warfield
J. Victor Baughman
Frank Brown
Baltimore
Washington
Roosevelt and Fairbanks League Formed in DC
District Republicans organize the Roosevelt and Fairbanks League at Metzerott Hall Washington calling for Roosevelt and Fairbanks tickets. Dr. Robert Reyburn presides with Jank B. Metzerott as temporary chair and Calvin Feilers as secretary. Next meeting to appoint officers and finalize permanent group.
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Metzerott
F Street
Robert Reyburn
Chicago
Roosevelt
United States
McKinley
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Roosevelt and Fairbanks League
Messrs
Fairbanks
Delegates for Reynolds in Maryland Democratic event
Cumberland lawyer De Warren H Reynolds refuses any congressional nomination but the Cumberland County delegation to the Democratic convention at Rockville will wear badges supporting his candidacy. Reynolds, wealthy Cumberland lawyer and brother of John J Reynolds of Bedford Pennsylvania, is a known Gold Democrat and Bryan supporter for regularity.
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Sumberland
Congress
Washington Post
Cumberland
Allegany County
Rockville
de Warren Hi. Reynolds
Reynolds
Cumberland Bar
John 3. Reynolds
Bedford
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Grover Cleveland
de Warren H. Reynolds
Bryan
Davis Brothers Denied After Campaign Contribution Claim
In Wheeling West Virginia State Chairman John T McGraw denies Senator Scotts report that Henry G Davis and Col Thomas B Davis contributed 125000 to the Democratic campaign fund. He calls the charge unfounded and says all funds came from ordinary sources. Also reports nominations in New Jersey: Charles W Fowler renominated in the Fifth District and Willam H Flack in the Twenty sixth. Delegates in Las Vegas nominate B S Rodey as Independent Republicans after a defeat for renomination.
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Davis Brothers
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Scott
West Virginia
Henry G. Davis
Col
Thomas B. Davis
John T. McGraw
Congress
Morristown
N. J
Charles W. Fowler
Malone
Twenty-sixth
Willam H. Flack
Las Vegas
N. M
B. S. Rodey
William H. Andrews
War Department lowers Chicago river tunnels to 22 feet depth
The War Department served notices on Chicago and tunnel owners at La Salle Van Buren and near Washington streets to lower tunnels so 22 feet of water covers them, completing by April 15 1906. Chief of Engineers deems tunnels an obstacle to navigation and orders changes to ensure unobstructed river passage. Additional Navy personnel actions and a Mayflower voyage update follow in a broader federal notice.
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War Department
Chicago
Secretary of War
Chief of Engineers
Meadville Senator Knox to speak after report to President
Bates of Meadville Pa states his views while Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, who telegraphed his inability to attend yesterday, will speak later on. The board report, when completed, will go to the President.
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Bates
Meadville
Senator Knox
Pennsylvania
Military transfers and leaves of absence announced
Orders to Army officers list contracts, leaves and duty changes for Duncan Palmer McNarney Lewis and Logan Ruthera. Movements of naval vessels note arrivals of Marcellus and Elcano and departures of Sandish Mayflower.
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William A. Duncan
Hnd
Frankfort
Frederick I. Palmer
Ninth Infantry
Frank . McNarney
Sixth Cavalry
Department of the Missouri
George C. Lewis
First Infantry
James A. Logan, Jr
San Francisco
Philippine Telands
New York City
David OL. Brainard
Duty Ag
George W.ruthera
Department of California
Frank
New Orleans
Bertram T. Clayton
Marcellus
Boston
Elcano
Chingklang
Tandish
Annapolis
Norfolk
Mayflower
Gibraltar
Payal
Weekly Crop Report Highlights Frosts and Mixed Conditions
The Weather Bureau notes unusually low temperatures east of the Rockies with heavy frosts in New England and the Mid Atlantic, while central regions see warmer trends. Rainfall is uneven, with Gulf States and Oklahoma receiving excess. Florida and Georgia face delays from rains, and cotton is opening rapidly though pickers are scarce in some districts. Northern corn regions report frost injury in parts of Indiana and Ohio, with parts of the Upper Midwest noting beneficial rains for late crops.
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the Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Lake Region
Minnesota
Dakotas
Gulf States
Oklahoma
South Pacific Coast
Moss
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
North Dakota
Mississippi River
Kansas
Nebraska
Illinois
Ohio
Upper
Take
Mississippi Valley
Washington
Georgia
Mississippi
Florida
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
Two Ways to Heart Health From Dr Miles Ad
A vintage ad explains short rapid breaths signal weak heart action during activity. It touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as strengthening the heart and nerves and preventing serious symptoms like fluttering palpitations dizziness fainting pain in chest and shoulders and stomach and kidney issues.
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Miles
Dr Miles Heart Cure Claims Safe Remedy for Heart Disease
An advertisement claims Dr Miles New Heart Cure can restore health from heart enlargement. It features a testimonial from A M Bassett of Wellington Ohio and promises satisfaction with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. The copy asserts thousands testify and that doctors warned a short life.
Agricultural report notes varied crop conditions across states
Crop conditions show mixed progress with tobacco nearly finished in northern areas and housed in Kentucky while late harvests in Virginia lag. Apple crops look strong in New York despite frost, with New England potatoes damaged by frost patterns and rainfall delaying plowing in the Midwest. Rat seeding advances in northern districts as southern plowing slows due to baked soil. rain needed in Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota to improve soil readiness.
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Arkansas
Texas
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
Virginia
New York
New England
Michigan
Wisconsin
Middle Atlantic States
Lower Lake Region
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
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Morton
Esopus
Gov. T
Chatman Cortison
Demogidd
Republican National Committee
Chanman Taggart
Philippines
Shaw
Wilson
Judge Parker
Kansas City
Representative Cowherd
Democratic Congressional Committee
Kehoe
Louisville
Swagar Sherley
Rhea
Ke~hoe
Herrick
Higgins
Sulloway
Beens
Lari Lllicben
McGraw
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
W. Terry
Naval Station
Honolulu
W. H. Heeder
Naval War College
Narragansett Bay
J. B. Dennis
M.S. Guest
Leutenant
A. E. Peck
Navy
H. W. Judd
Marine Detachment
Dry Tortugas
Fla, &O
Naval Hospital
Washington, D. C
W. B. Wilcox
N. Y
S. Bryan
Naval Academy
MD. &C
H. E Stavens
Wabash
Navy Yard
Mase
Colorado
BR. Hatton
Mass
G. Crown, Jr
Massachusetts
J. F. Hatch
Navy Department
D. C
Chattanooga
T. N. ‘Wood
Marine Corps
Fayal
Gleaves
Weekly Crop Report
Louis W. Stayart
Healthtone
Stayart
RF. A. Karst
Stayart Doig Company
Jostrod Affleck
Affleck
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