Roosevelt Camp Claims Taft Letter Tactics Exposed
Washington reports reveal Roosevelt officials alleging circular letters to postmasters and federal workers promote Taft while threatening career consequences for those who hesitate. The Taft camp distributed a blank copy of the letter praising the president and asking for confidential information to fuel campaigning efforts.
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Washington
National
Roosevelt
Northwest
South
McKinley
Taft
I McKinley
Taft Bureau
Bureau
William B. M'Kinley
Popp Woman Dies of Pneumonia near Hudson
Mrs William Popp died at 8 30 am at her home three miles west of Hudson after a week long illness due to pneumonia Her maiden name was Catherine Cunningham born Grundy county 19 years ago She married William Popp May 31 1905 at Des Moines They lived on a farm near here They leave husband daughter Mabel and a brother John Cunningham of Chamberlain N W Uncle F D Popp of Waterloo Funeral arrangements not yet made
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Hudson
William Popp
Here
Mabel
John Cunningham
Chamberlain, N. W
F. D. Popp
Waterloo
Local Businessman Ends 14 Day Fast After Record Pace
Dubuque February 3 to March 3. C Ohsenreiter, a local businessman, reports 14 days of fasting with 10 hour workdays. He has not eaten since starting the fast and has consumed six glasses of water daily. He has lost 12 pounds but remains active and continues lengthy work days.
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Dubuque
B. C. Ohsenreiter
ENGLISH STRIKE EFFECT FEARED
New York reports fear among American miners over a British coal strike victory. Anthracite operators plan a committee to craft a reply after a conference, with a final plan due at a later meeting. Severe winter drives demand, with about 10 million tons on hand, roughly a month’s supply.
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New York
Geo. W. Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Holle
London
Mateha
United Kingdom
Newcastle
France
England
Folkestone
Boulogne
Defends Rights of Labor Unions in Industrial Peace Talk
Washington reports Seth Low of the National Civic Federation urging industrial peace through cooperative employer labor union relations. He lauds the AFL and criticizes radical labor leaders as socialists while stressing collective bargaining and disowning violence. Emphasizes federation balanced view of labor and errors by individuals and unions.
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Washington
Emic
Ployer Seth, Low
National Civic Federation
Americcan Federation of Labor
Low
Samuel i Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Civic Federation
Law
Declared
Resignation Demand Faces House Over Senator Percy
In Jackson Mississippi the state senate passed a resolution demanding the resignation of United States Senator Percy, based on a promise to resign if defeated in last summer's Democratic primary. The measure moves to the lower house with the senator expected to offer no immediate reply until the house votes tomorrow.
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Jackson
Miss
State Senate
United States
Perey
House
Percy
Decision in incest case affirmed by Virginia Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the Buchanan county conviction of John Hest for incest. The ruling, written by Justice McClain, upholds the district court decision from Des Moines, dated March 5.
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Des Moines
John Hest
Buchanan County
Jdge F.C. Platt
Supreme Court
McClain
Sturgis No.9 Victor in Suit Over Breach of Contract
A jury awarded Waterline Cement Routing Co 248 dollars against the renting company in the breach of contract case involving Chamberlain Machine Works and H H Parkenbrook. The court dismissed claims against Chamberlain Machine Works. Ferkenbruck liability disputed. The suit concerned delivery of 30 000 palettes for concrete shingles.
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Sirgiss Manufacturing Company
Vhicageva
Waterlan Concrete Roofing Company
Chamberlain Machine Works
H. H. Parkenbrook
Chamberlain Machine!works
Ferkenbruck
Contfiny
Conerdet
Reed &Punthit
Alfred Longley
Waterline Cement Routing Company
H.W. Folk
Sun Worshipers Chief Dragged From Coal Bin
Federal officers arrest Adusht Hanish, once Orta ianish, leader of a sun worshipers sect, in his Mazdas nan temple at 3016 Lake Park Avenue. He is charged with interstate distribution of obscene books. Four aides, including secretary Dr Phillips and followers Hanna and Maurice Clements, were detained for grand jur y questioning after a raid revealing sex related materials. The raid located the chief wedged beside a coal bin in the temple basement.
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Chicago
Mare Ae
Oraman Zar- Adusht Hanish
Orta Ianish
Che Hime
Canada
Peaiepa
Roy
Hannah
Dr. Phillips
Tanish
Migs Slo
Hanna Clements
Maurice Clements
Pred Broadhead
Thelarand
Otoman Zar
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict In Kimmel Insurance Case
The jury in the Kimmel insurance case told Federal Judge Charles Amidon at noon today it could not agree on a verdict and was discharged. The jury had been deliberating since morning as jurors weighed the evidence and arguments presented in court.
Lawrence Textile Strike Sparks War of Words and Riots
Washington reports Mrs Taft’s interest as President's wife hears tales of alleged oppression in Lawrence mass textile strike. In Lawrence 3,000 workers return to work amid rising chatter that general resumption may occur soon. Police clash with protesters. witnesses describe police violence against women and children during riots at Lawrence stations.
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Dlereins
Lawrence
Mass
Congress
Berger
Lewis
Cox
Taft
Washington
Howard Taft
House Rules Committee
Mili
Industrial Workers of the World
South Lawrence
Wood, Aver
Lawrence Duck Company
Kuhobardt Mills
Tema Camilla
Philadelphia
Victor Berger
Wisconsi
Wm. D. Haywood
Haywood
Camilla
Simon Wheeber
Reo
Noted Murderer Electrocuted and Child Sealed in Baltimore
A noted murderer was electrocuted in New York. A child was struck by a live wire in Baltimore. A large waterfall is being harnessed for electric power in a distant project, with plans noted by officials.
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New York
Baltimore
Wally
Bankers push campaign to raise crop yields on farms
Benjamin Farris and associates of the Illinois Bankers' Association lead a drive to boost crop products on farms. They urge government support to teach agriculturalists how to obtain full soil benefits, emphasizing wealth linked to soil health.
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Benjamin Farris
Illnois
Quatre Of Two Years 15 Ended
Officials of district 15 United Mine Workers and American Fuel Co reach a settlement ending the northern coal field strike. About 4,200 workers return to Louisville and Lafayette, 1,000 to the northern field within days, with wage gains of 3 cents per ton and 5 percent for day work.
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Denver
Colo. Maren 5
District 15
United Mine Workers of America
American Fuel Company
Louisville
Lafayette
Slander suit opened in Black Hawk district court
Thora Christensen sues Hans Sorenson for 5000 in the Black Hawk county district court. John Marcelis responds to a booking dispute with the International Theatre Company, seeking 2900 in damages and dismissal of the plaintiff’s suit, while alleging acts at the Majestic theatre were deficient and caused loss. The plaintiff seeks costs.
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District Court of
Black Hawk County
Thora Christensen
Hans Sorenson
Marcclles
International Theatre Company
John Marcelles
Majestic Theatre
Marcelles
Funeral Held at Independence for Mrs Downing
The funeral for Mrs. J. Downing, well known in Waterloo, was held from her Independence home on Sunday. Attendees included W. W. Wallace and family of Waterloo, Judge P. M. Powers of Carroll, and Dr. Henry Powers of Emmetburg. she had been a longtime local resident, arriving about forty years ago from Savannah, Georgia.
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Independence
J. Downing
Waterloo
W.W. Wallace
P.M. Powers
Careroll
Henry Powers
Emmetaburg
Peking Made Capital as Mutinous Provinces Fall
Chaos spreads from Hong Kong to Wei-Hai-Wei with 1000 killed amid fighting between republicans and villagers near British concessions. Troops claim control. plans push Peking as capital with Sun Yat-sen, Yuan Shih-kai, and cabinet escorted by troops. U S gunboats ordered to Taku. Japan and German forces bolster international garrison amid daily depictions of decapitations and looting.
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Wei-Hai-Wei
China
Peking
Nanking
Bun Yat Sen
Sun Yat Seng
Li Yuan
Heng
Yuan Shu Kai
Sun Yat Sen
Yuan
U. S
Tien Tsin
United States
Taku
Peiho
Pekang
Tangnam
Chin Wang Tao
A Hundred Years Ago a Hard Job to Spend Money
A fragment reflects on a century past when spending a large sum was difficult and mentions there were no automobile papal shops, implying sparse commerce and limited options in that era.
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Trua
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Say
Mr. McKinley
Engligh
Seth Law
McNamara
Lew
Solon
Sturgis
Victor
Tureek
Lia
Courier
Benjamin F. Harris
Hans
Sorensen
John Marcelies
Martin
Hong Kong
Kwang Tung
Kwang Si
West River
Hwange Hsien
Chi-Fu
Knocker
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