Roosevelt Appeals for State Ticket Support in Vermont
Col Roosevelt urged support for the progressive state ticket at the Vermont event, warning that political bosses would celebrate a progressive defeat. He noted many supporters plan to vote Republican in state elections and praised large crowds in St Johnsbury before touring Barre Randolph Bellows Falls and Brattleboro. He planned to return to Oyster Bay for rest and then depart westward.
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Batre
Col. Roosevelt
Vermont
Penrose
Archbold
St. Johnsbury
Barre
Randolph
Bellows Falls
Brattleboro
Col
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
West
Penrose to Face Senate Expulsion Probe After Scandal
Washington Aug 1 The upcoming Senate re convening will use committee testimony on the Penrose Archbold scandal as the basis for a resolution seeking Sen Penrose's expulsion. Opponents argue he is unfit. Penrose allies claim alleged offenses occurred before his current term and are barred by law.
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Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Penrose-Archbold
Penrose
Senate
Old Guard
Standard Oil Company
John A. Archbold
Standard
Industrial Commission
Congress
Dental offices looted in Fort Madison
In Fort Madison Iowa on August 31 thieves broke into the dental offices of F A Woodmansee J M Hobbs and E B Courtright and stole gold alloy valued at 69 dollars. No crew was present at the other offices.
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Fort. Madison
F. A. Woodmansee
J. M. Hobbs
E. EB. Courtright
Miss Carpenter Leads Progressive Women Organizing Drive
New York Aug 31 Miss Alice Carpenter from Massachusetts is organizing New York State women for the Progressive Party candidates. An avid suffragist, she joined after Colonel Roosevelt’s call for votes for women and is directing the campaign efforts.
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New York
Alice Carpenter
Miss Carpenter
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Tearful lad plunges 2000 feet to earth in balloon accident
Flint August 31. Chester Betts 14 son of Bert Betts fell 2000 feet when balloon rope wrapped around his foot during a county fair ascent. He died en route to hospital after crashing through an elm and a barn roof. Aeronaut Abner Armsbell mourns the tragedy and says he may quit ballooning.
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Flint
Mich
Chester Betts
Bert N. Betts
Young Betts
Guy
Abner Amsbell
Lansing
Betts
Armsbell
Divorce Maddens Tailor Lawyer Alone Survives
Aug 31 report from Central City details r Dutsinger a tailor who attacked his wife and lawyer James Stroud with a hatchet when learning of a divorce filing. He injured his wife fatally, wounded the lawyer who will recover, then set fire to his shop and was pulled from the flames. He died from self-inflicted wounds as firemen intervened.
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Central City
Dutsinger
James Stroud
Millionaire Bergdoll Leads Elgin 305 Mile Auto Race
Erwin Bergdoll, a Philadelphia millionaire, led the first 150 miles in the Elgin meet free-for-all as Ralph De Palma followed within five minutes. Geo Clark and mechanic Malone survived a crash at Hornbeck's turn, both seriously injured, as Bergdoll and De Palma contended with Ralph Mulford in a three corner battle after 200 miles.
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Elgin
Erwin Bergdoll
Ralph de Palma
Bergdoll
Geo. Clark
Dallas
Tex
Malone
Hornbeck
Clark
Benz
Mercedes
Ralph Mulford
Knox
Hughie Hughes
Mercer
Multora
Spencer Wishart
Wagner
E. Bergdof
Renz
Fiat
Eddie Herne
Street Car Men Reject Contract
Chicago officials report official figures show surface line workers voting against a proposed three year contract by 6 851 to 866. Edward Mc Morrow represented W D Mahon at the subcommittee meeting as arbitration of the dispute is planned next.
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Chicago
Union Joint Committee
Edward McMorrow
W. D. Mahon
Death by own action rising in smaller cities
Chicago reports that the Prudential Life Insurance actuary finds death by own action increasing in the United States, especially in smaller cities. Statistics predict at least 15,000 personal crisis reports annually, with the rate rising in cities under 260,000 while larger cities over 240,000 show a decline. J B Ogle returned that night from Canada, reaching as far north as Edmonton.
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Chicago
United States
Prudential Life
Eurance Company
J.B. Ogle
Canada
Mad Swiss Soldier Goes Berserk In Romanghorn Tragedy
In Berne on August 31 a frenzied Swiss infantryman Johannes Schwartz attacked townsfolk with a public safety item, killing and wounding several. He barricaded his home, triggering a panicked police siege and a fatal exchange of shots as residents fled and fought.
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Berne
Switzerland
Johannes Schwartz
Amuck
Romanghorn
Lake Constance
Kumi
Bestegera
Schwartz
Grand Jury Delays Indictments in Lawrence Dynamite Case
Boston August 21 The grand jury probing the Lawrence textile strike and dynamite planting plans to indict W M Martin Wond head of American Woolen Dennis J Collina and another man not yet arrested may not finish its work next week The third indicted man is ill but intends to surrender if able The man is described as socially and financially prominent and may be as influential as Mr Wood
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Boston
Mass
Lawrence
W. M. Martin Wond
American Woolen Company
Dennis J. Collina
Po Hce
Wood
Auto race trip ends in fatal crash near Elgin
In Wheaton Illinois on August 31 a car carrying H. B. Landon his father G. B. Landon and B. K. Landon to the Elgin races collided with an Aurora Elgin and Chicago interurban at Jewell Road. The driver died at once. G. B. Landon suffered a fractured skull. B. K. Landon was gravely injured and believed to die. A similar accident occurred yesterday involving J. R. Ballinger enroute to the races.
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Aurora
Elgin
Chicago
B. Landon
B. K. Landon
J. R. Ballinger
Becker Trial Delay Fight Against Murder Charge
New York August 31 prosecutors fail to gain more time for Police Lieutenant Charles Becker in the Herman Rosenthal murder case. Becker’s counsel plans to ask for a change of venue if delay is denied as District Attorney Whitman prepares to bring Becker to trial September 11 before Justice Goff. John F McIntyre vows to oppose a delay amid alleged prejudicial public clamor.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Leutenant
Becker
Whitman
Goff
John F.mcintyre
McIntyre
Wiley and Roosevelt to clash over pure food act fight
Dr Wiley accuses Roosevelt of undermining the pure food law by backing the Remsen board and plans to campaign for Wilson. Roosevelt boasted credit for the act in a Kansas letter, while Wiley argues Roosevelt had no role. Wiley praises Theodore Roosevelt's capacity and credits Colonel Hepbury of Iowa among others for the law.
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Washington, D. C
Wiley
Roosevelt
Wilson
Remsen Board
Indiana
Kansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Temperature reading and cigar advertisement note
Temperature data for August with markings from Buchanan Optical Co and Syndicate block. Includes 4 p.m. high of 94 degrees and references to 66 degree low and 96 degree high on this date from last year. El Verso Havana 10c Cigar promotional line.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
el Verso
Havana
Riotous Prison Inmates Riot in Michigan Penitentiary
Jackson, Mich. Aug 31. Following yesterday's riot nearly all inmates except a few trusties were confined to cells. For two hours today the prison area rang with hideous yells and noises as Warden Nathan F. Simpson opened an investigation into the incident. Convicts allegedly complained about the meals. The warden reprimanded guards and two keepers resigned. Safety measures are being stepped up to avert further trouble.
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Jackson
Mich
Michigan Penitentiary
Nathan F. Simpson
Churches Hold Thimble Bee Attended by Local Ladies
Attendance at thimble bees across multiple churches included Logan Avenue church ladies at Mrs. Theodore Peek home on Newell Street with refreshments served. Industrial Society of Union Congregational church planned a home taking sale next Saturday at Mrs. Silas Eldridge residence. Divisions T and 2, B and 9 of First Baptist Ladies Aid held a bee at Mrs. W. A. Braniger home near Prospect Park with supper on the veranda. Dr. Chase of Town City attended from out of town.
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Logan Avenue
Theodore Peek
Newell Street
Peek
Industrial Society of the
Union Congregational Church
Silas Eldridge
Fourteenth Street
West
Herman Smith
Cole
Taft Men Report Hope From Iowa
Reports from Indiana Oklahoma and Iowa received at republican headquarters were encouraging according to David Mulgane. Crumpacker cited farmers and laboring men lining up with Taft in Indiana while Oklahoma was described as in the 1896 campaign mode with populists backing Roosevelt and Republicans growing tired of statewide primaries.
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Chicago
Indiana
Oklahoma
Iowa
David Mulgane
Crumpacker
J. R. Guthrie
Dubuque
T. J. Ryans
Taft
Mr. Wyans
Roosevelt
Rubin to Assist in Rosenthal Murder Case
J Robert Rubin, an assistant to District Attorney Whitman, will aid in presenting the state's case against the men to be tried for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Rubin, a Syracuse native, is known as a capable lawyer and orator.
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New York
Robert Rubin
Whitman
Herman Rosenthal
Rubin
Syracuse
Foreigners in Nicaragua In Danger As Dispatches Fail
Washington reports Aug 31 that American Minister Weitzel at Managua struggles to reach the state department. He cites conditions near anarchy and fears for foreigners beyond established lines, especially in Matagalpa, as reinforcement ships and rail repairs race to restore communication.
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Washington
Amercan
Weitzel
Managua
State Department
Waitzel
Nicaragua
Matagalpa
Sutherland
Disputes Title Of Oldest Native In Davenport
Mrs. Eleanor Wigley of Dixon disputes John Cousins of Butler county claiming the oldest native resident title in Davenport. Wigley, born August 16, 1836 in Davenport township Scott county, and Cousins born April 15, 1837, were noted at the state fair this week. Also mentioned are Mrs. Ralph Wilson and her Joliet visitors at Mrs. Courtright’s Independence avenue home.
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Davenport
Eleanor Wigley
Dixon
John Cousins
Butler County
Wigley
Davenport Township
Scott County
Mr. Cousins
Ralph Wilson
Joliet, Ill
Interstate Commission suspends new transcontinental freight rates
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed freight tariffs from Sept 2 to Dec 21 pending inquiry. The plan would raise Atlantic seaboard and Middle West origin rates to Pacific coast destinations by 5 to 60 percent, with many commodities unaffected or lowered only in limited cases. Examples include autos 30 cents per 100 pounds and furniture 45 cents, with broader blanket rates noted for Midwest origins.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Inter« Btate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle Western
Commission
Midwestern
Middle West
Bearded Farmer Wins Back Wife in Wisconsin Divorce
Milwaukee August 31 Frederick Holelzer a farmer who lost his wife’s love when he shaved his beard has grown a new silky beard His wife went to the circuit court with him and asked to dismiss the divorce suit citing the whiskers as the cause. Old Reliable Bie Head Cigar.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick Holelzer
Owas Most Perfect Baby Eats Pie and It Doesnt Hurt Her
Moines reports Miss Creswell, aunt of Peaches Kinsmeyer, winner of the world’s most perfect baby title, raises her with simple foods. The child eats what the family eats, including meat, potatoes, pie, and candy, and drinks cow’s milk. She naps daily, plays outdoors, and sleeps with good air circulation.
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Owa
Ties Moines
Misa Creswell
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