Unseen Assassin Terror Spreads Across Poland and Europe
St. Petersburg reports a rising wave of terrorism after parliament dissolved, with the social revolutionists attacking police and looting. Poland shows heavy political murders as the area from the Vistula to the German frontier experiences the worst death tolls and widespread violence. In Odessa fifteen anarchists seized a railway station, killing police officials and stealing $8,000.
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King Edward Heads to German Baths at Cronberg
King Edward left Friedrichshof this morning for Cronberg with Emperor William accompanying him to the station. The cordial farewell marked the departure as the sovereigns continued to Marienbad, with Sir Frank Lacelles, the British ambassador to Germany, in attendance.
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Republican Central Committee Call Sets Albuquerque Meeting
Special to The Evening Citizen reports Hon H O Bursum, chairman of the Republican Territorial Central Committee, issued a call for a meeting to be held in Albuquerque on September 5 at 1 pm in the Albuquerque Commercial Club rooms to select the convention site and date, with Albuquerque favored for the territorial loan convention during the twenty sixth annual fair. Union Pacific not sure of dividend after executive committee meeting. Special exercises planned for Battle Day Ethan Allen monument near Burlington with patriotic organizations and addressed by speakers.
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Great Speech By Cannon At Illinois District Gathering
Danville August 16 1908 Speaker Jos C Cannon renominated for the eighteenth time by the eighteenth Illinois district convention amid strong support. He lauded Republican prosperity under McKinley and protection and argued industrial gains across the nation, noting gains in capital, wages, and farm value while defending the Dingley tariff and urging state party unity for further endorsements.
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Grand Army rejects monument to Wirz
Minneapolis August 16. The Grand Army sessions opened with about 1500 delegates. Debates focused on abolishing the canteen at veterans homes and a proposed monument to Henry Wirz by women’s groups. The canteen proposal split, and strong opposition arose to the Wirz monument. Commander Tanner urged a dignified protest against erection. Heat caused many prostrations, mostly women waiting for the parade. many left the city.
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Keeper of Light House in Funny Fix
A curious misunderstanding near Christiana Fjord involves a lighthouse signal mishap with a donkey gift to Norway’s crown prince Olaf. A signalman busy on the telephone misread an “All right” signal, prompting an amusing inquiry by investigators and naval authorities.
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Organised labor claims attack on nonunion workers at Butler Junction
Pittsburg Aug 16 a violent clash occurred at Butler Junction when men backed by organized labor attacked nonunion miners who had been replaced. One nonunionist was fatally stabbed and about twenty five others were injured. another man is missing and presumed killed. Knives sticks and stones were used. eleven suspects were arrested. Printer unions plan next convention in Hot Springs Ark with 117 votes for Hot Springs and 73 for Indianapolis. Bar Harbor Me hosts big kennel show by the American Kennel Club starting today with tents on Cottage Street and 319 classes plus extensive prizes and notable visitors from New York and Boston.
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Ghimuaahua Accident Still Fatal in Chihuahua
Information from Chihuahua reports twelve killed and twenty injured after a car loaded with dynamite exploded near Chihuahua depot, about three kilometers from the city. Most victims were Mexican laborers, with many expected to die. details remain limited.
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Big muster of New England firemen crowds Providence
Providence R I August 16 The largest and most spectacular muster of the New England Firemen's league brings about four thousand firemen and fifty thousand visitors to the city. The parade stretched along Promenade street Exchange Place to Dorrance and City Hall with a grand review then to the Dexter grounds for the Brent tournament this afternoon. The Nameaug company of New London 160 strong in blue and white uniforms arrived with their $2 500 prize wheel. The parade featured many veteran fire companies and the event includes a meeting and poet distribution.
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Fusion Fades into State Ticket Deal in Lincoln
Lincoln Aug 16 fusion talks end with populists and democrats shaping a joint ticket. The democrats keep governor Ashton C. Shallenberger and list Wm H Green Carl R Goucher Frank C Babcock L I Abbott. Populists gain state auditor LV Canday land commissioner LV Wolfe superintendent Watson and others with George Horst and Dr A P Fitzsimmons named for Senate. Dallas convention faces Terrell law critique and gubernatorial ballot delays. Campbell leads early results, Brooks eliminated, third ballot anticipated.
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Soldiers Want All the Army Promotions
Washington D C Aug 16 The war department has received many complaints from enlisted men who passed prelim exams for December final exams to become second lieutenants. This year vacancies may allow civilian candidates alongside soldiers. Eighteen of twenty eight slots are reserved for enlisted men. the rest may be filled from civilians by the secretary of war. The issue stems from historic legal interpretations of West Point vacancies. Protests ongoing may shift preference back to ranks.
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Florida marksmen hold rifle competition today
St. Augustine Florida August 16 The marksmen of the late militia of Florida began their annual rifle competition on the rifle range near the city this morning. The range has been improved since last year and is in excellent condition with both men and officers taking part. The riflemen are camping on the grounds and will have full opportunity to practice for the tournaments.
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