Notable Dangers and Oddities From Past Headlines
Dr. T Victor Keene of Indianapolis fights rabies infection after exposure while researching dog brains. Elizabeth Stevens of Haverhill kills her two children, claiming mercy for the dead. Kokomo’s Maud Snow, once in a thirteen week sleep trance, weds Oliver isefer. Four Philadelphia fires cause heavy damage to Jacobs Brothers Macey Furniture Zeitz Co and others. many passengers injured.
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Keene
T. Victor Keene
Indianapolis
Ind
Philadelphia
Jacobs Brothers
Macey Furniture Company
Garrett & Grego
Zeizx & Co
Frankin Bindery Company
Ontario Powder Works Explosion at Tweed Ontario
A fire at the Ontario Powder Works in Tweed Ontario triggered a blast that leveled the explosive building and shattered windows for miles. twelve buildings were destroyed and there were 16 casualties reported.
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Ontario
Tweed
Ont
Baseball Magnate Dead and Family Tragedy Reported
Samuel Floyd Angus former Detroit American League owner and railroad magnate died at 52 at his Detroit home. In Chicago Gustav Walstedt killed his 9 year old daughter Helen and then himself. In Newberry Fla. Jack Long accused murderer John Sapp was lynched by a 20 man mob.
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Samuel Floyd Angus
Detroit
Mich
Gustav Walstedt
Helen
Chicago
Walstedt
Newberry, Fla
Jack Long
John Sapp
Firemen Hurt Fighting Blaze at Racine Club
Five firemen were injured and the Racine Club in Racine Wisconsin sustained $120000 in losses when a blaze broke out in the club rooms.
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Racine Club
Racine
Wis
Rolling Mills Destroyed in Covington Fire
A Covington blaze largely destroyed rolling mills and surrounding facilities. Firefighters reported 1.5 hours of flames and substantial losses estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars. No injuries reported.
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Covington
Steamer Aries Destroyed at Philadelphia Wharf Fire
A steamer Aries of Mes and Mises Transported caught fire at Philadelphia wharf and was destroyed. The vessel suffered extensive damage with onlookers reporting smoke and flames rising above the pier as crews fought the blaze.
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Philsdelphon
Wealthy Man Killed by Train
A wealthy man was struck and killed by a train near a western exchange area. Police investigations note that the victim, identified as a local magnate, had been seen in the company of associates earlier that evening. Local authorities are reviewing nearby tracks and signals as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Tonxaieber Sbidians
President to ratify naval strategy division in Far East
The general board of strategy in Manila proposes a plan choosing a principal U.S. naval station in the Far East. Subic Bay is deemed indefensible against a potential attack, while the decision hinges on ratification by the President.
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General Board of Strategy
Manila
Subic Bay
United States
Far East
Subig Bay
Standard Oil Expands to Africa in Shell Takeover
London reports Standard Oil Company has acquired the South African trading interests of Shell Transport and Trading Limited, creating a monopoly in South Africa.
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Standard Oil Company
London
Shell Transport and Trading Company, Limited
South Africa
Prohibition Push Spurs Dry Law Debate Across States
The article notes eighty cities in seventeen states enforcing prohibition with many dry towns, listing Georgia Athens to Atlanta and others. It cites Atlanta police data showing a drop from sixty three cases on January 4 1907 to seventeen on January 4 1908 after the dry law. It argues for federal action to curb interstate liquor commerce into dry districts.
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America
Georgia
Ahobatnai
Anniston
Birmingham
Uwortsvilie
Mabite
Montzermery
Selina
Califernia Berkles
Athens
Athiata
Brunswick
Columnbia
Maven
Savatuierh
Chemypeatiio
Jacksonville
Urinal
Muskogee
Taise
Weeterer
Massachusetts
Baverhith Liana
Worcester
Neri Caroling
Nineville
Raleigh
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Atlanta
Congress
District of Columbia
Prohibition
Harlan Predicts Race War and Navy Increase
Justice Harlan warned in Washington before the Navy League that a future clash between yellow and white races could shake the earth. He advocated a larger navy with an annual appropriation of 50 million dollars for ten years and asserted no lasting friendship between nations.
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Harlan
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Navy League
Washington
Tie
Asia
Earth
Global labor unrest and wage shifts across industries
The report recounts low Italian agricultural wages, a near strike in Honolulu averted by arbitration, and a union delegation to the isthmus. It notes Scotland miners raising minimum weekly wages, a new New England organizer for meat cutter workers, and cooperative society growth in Germany. It also mentions Sunday duty pay, a long railway dispute in England, and a five year hatters agreement in the U S.
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Italy
Honolulu
International Brotherhood of
California State Labor Convention
Roosevelt
Secretary of Commerce
Anl
Metcalf
Glasgow
Arthur W. Clark
Roxbury
Mass
New England
Amalgamated
Meat Cutters and Author Workmen's Union
Portugal Queen Amelia Shields Crown Prince in Lisbon Killing
A royal carriage in Lisbon was ambushed as King Carlos I and Crown Prince Luiz were shot dead by revolutionaries. Queen Amelia shielded the prince, while Manuel wounded, and guards killed several attackers. Regicide sparks nationwide shock and a curb on political tensions as authorities vow to quell treachery and secure the throne.
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King Caries
Portugal
Luiz Chilinpes
Geoth
Lishen
Reyal
Tips Majesty
Amelia
Jatigz
Prince Manuel
de Villa Vicesa
Carlos
Crown Prince
Luiz
Trince Manuel
Manuel
Miguel de Brasanza
House of
Braganga
Lisbon
Prines
Luis Philippe
Dom Monuch VI
Pridce
Congressional debate and pensions dominate Senate agenda
The reading of proposals on criminal law reform and corporate matters opened a Senate session, as Senator Piles urged a $1.6 million appropriation for a government exhibit in Seattle. The House passed a widows pension bill granting $12 monthly to certain veterans' widows and raised benefits for those already covered.
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Senate
United States
Piles
Washinston
Congress
S&t
Seattle
Wes
T House
Townsend
Michigan
Republican Party
Cochran
New York
Hepburn
Ohio
Senator Foraker
National Peril Roosevelts Special Message to Congress
President Roosevelt declares an attempt to block legislation from high places and defends federal action against corporate abuses. He cites fines on Standard Oil and Santa Fe for rebates and urges stronger interstate commerce controls, labor reform, and a broadened Sherman act. He warns apologists for corporate wrongs and outlines remedies to curb stock watering and injunctive abuses.
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Roosevendio
Congress
Standard Oil Company
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Ile
Gaynor and Greene
Chicago
Roosevelt
Ted
Interstate Commerce Commission
Banes
Supreme Court
Dame Wees
Assassination of King of Portugal Shocks Nation
Victims include Carlos I of Portugal and his Crown Prince Luiz Felipe heir to the throne. Assailants, believed anarchists or republicans, aimed to wipe out the royal family in a single blow. Guards fired back, killing three attackers after the carriage was struck. The incident sparks public unrest linked to autocratic policies under Premier Franco.
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Carlos I
Portugal
Luiz Philippe
Republican Party
Franco
United Mine Workers Support Woman Suffrage. Varied News
The United Mine Workers of America adopted resolutions by President John Mitchell in support of woman suffrage. Bristol judge Arthur Hone faces trial for bigamy, believed to be George Witzhoff who married multiple women in America and vanished with their money. Officials from the Chicago and North Western seen in Butte hint at railway system expansion from Belle Fourche to Miles City and toward the Pacific coast.
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Trey Hon
Seitenea
United Mine Workers of America
Jolu Mitchel
Arthur Ilone
Bristol
England
George Witzhoff
America
Butte
Mont
Chicago and Northwestern
Belle Fourche
S. C
Miles City
Pacific Coast
Cost of crime burden in city tops six dollars per resident
A Philadelphia district article puts the city’s annual crime costs at 585,392.68, about six dollars per person, with 1,002 criminal cases awaiting trial. The report notes women’s sharper cruelty than men’s.
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Philadelphia
Chicago market overview portrays cautious recovery and steady banking
Dun's Review of Trade notes that while conditions improve, and money remains inexpensive, overall production barely changes with modest gains in iron steel wood and leather. Receipts of raw materials stay restricted in lumber wool and minor metals though hides and livestock improve. Business failures in Chicago district total 37 with 10 liabilities over 5000, compared with 39 and 16 respectively last week.
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United States
Empcree
Reed
Oxy
Ely
Chicago
Dun’s Review of Trade
Not Guilty for Thaw on Ground of Insanity Second Trial Ends in Acquittal
The Thaw case closes with Harry Thaw found not guilty by reason of insanity. Justice Dowling ordered confinement at Matteawan asylum until a medical panel deems discharge safe. The verdict and dramatic courtroom scene drew nationwide attention to the famous Pittsburg millionaire and his conflict with Evelyn Nesbit.
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Californas
Jerome
Thaw
White
Evelyn Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
Delmas
Pittsburg
Ile
C Larry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Delphin M. Delmas
Telegraphic Brevities and Notable City Notes
The item notes painter James J ambert from Philadelphia seeking Academy of Fine Arts patronage for pictures. architect Wollstone involved in Linvin I's capitol project. UY's era relations with ant States cited. A NY gathering raised 100000 for the American College for Girls in Constantinople. Opera school by Heinrich Conried to end after this season. Harrisburg trial of contractor John TH Sanderson for capitol building fraud cites inflated bills and possible higher charges under contract.
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Jeongde M. W Wollstone
Linvin I's
ST. Tis
Arsentigg
Ab Diasenos
Republic
Kelen Gould
New York
American College For Girls
Constantinople
School of Grand Opera
Heinrich Conried
Metropolitan Opera House
John TH. Sanderson
Harrisburg
L A
Capitol
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L. Adair
Albion, Ind
Eleie
F. Q.ma
F. M
Elizabeth Stevens
Haverhill
Diethe
Ano
Ctsitetas Petit
Niles
Ammrat Roe Porto
Intereas
Sethanette Pota
Wuinen
Naval Base
Standard Oil
Africa
Mother
Versel
Meir
Thraxe
Preing
Vallets
Plotte
Kb Pertnstats
Cartes
Bran Foowasca
Westet
Amelie
Edmund
Edward the Martyr
Enz- Tevet
Metward Tf
Edward II
Lee
James I
Scotland
Edward V
James VI
William of Orange
Henry II
France
Feodor I
House of Rurik
Russia
Charlotte Corday
Czar Paul
Abraham Lincoln
Abdul Aziz
Turkey
Alexander II
William Makin
Alexander
Servia
Grand Duke
Sersius
Faye
Manuel II
II King
Nty
Proboet Slee
Isa Py
PRS Wails Ise
Thas de Poe
Big Stone Gap, Va
Work OF Congress
Navy
Executive Departments
Panama Canal
Canal Commission
Panama
Bennice Teller
John Sharp Williams
Williams
Meclrith
Connecticut
Aldrich Financial
Alessrs. Bonygne
Colorado
Nye
Minnesota
Macon
Arkansas
Beveridge
Indiana
Tang Stern
Serena Towne
New Yok
Mir
Gryan Yii
Pirlainiae
Muessis
Uhoges
North Carolina
Drelintna
Plrsay
Texas
Wisesi
Rougevelt Warng
Wessdadwe
Hans
Carpar Os
Fedecal
Giadoape Davis
Hoyas
Peetania
St. Louis
Milwaukee
York
Hughes
Chandler
Joseph Hi. Cheate
Albany
Kentucky
Israel Putnam
KF. P. Earle
Julia Kuttner
Paris
Genernse
Weeeeses
James J.ambert
The
Academy of Fine Arts
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