United States coinage and world notes of 1908 span
In 1908 the U.S. minted mainly gold eagles making up ninety percent of coinage. Total U.S. coinage reached 215,714,862 dollars with gold at 179,298,497 and silver 16,532,477. The year saw many varieties including seven for the Philippine Islands and one for Mexico. Also noted are bronze tablets planned for Brandywine Park Wilmington, anecdotes about Anton Rubinstein, and various global notes on medicine, Panama hats, Olympia, and federal building projects.
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United States
Philippine Islands
McKinsey
Brandywine Park
Wilmington
Del
McKinley
Antott
Letpsie
Anton Rubinstein
Rubinstein
France
Paris
Independence Party Platform Sets Policy Vision for Reform
The Independence party convenes in Chicago to nominate independent presidential and vice presidential candidates. It denounces machine politics, pledges to curb trusts, promote public ownership of utilities, eight hour workday, anti injunctions, and robust national health, navy, and interstate commerce reforms, while safeguarding immigration and election reforms.
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Chicago
Independence Party
United States
Independnce Party
Tincoln
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Laborers’ Union
Cur
Federal Judiciar
Atlangi
Mines and Mining
Interstate Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Comission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Towa Spinster Weds A Rich Westerner
Miss Maggie Bowls Spingter of Towa married John Lee a Spokane widower who made a fortune in the Horse Heaven region southwest of Spokane. The ceremony occurred at Prosser on July 22 conducted by Rev W W Adams of Spokane. A 70 foot lawn supper table was set.
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Spokane
Wash
Maggie Bowls
Spingter
Towa
John Lee
Horge Heaven Country
Prosser
W. W. Adams
To Help Preacher Win His Bride in Atlantic City
The First Baptist Church plans a wives delegation from Atlantic City to LaCrosse Wisconsin to persuade Rev John W Hoag s fiancee to marry him and relocate. They will offer to establish a home in Atlantic City and request a summer wedding to secure his services.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Cituiens
First Baptist Church
LaCrosse
Wis
John W. Hoag
Nine Automobilists Pinched For Scorching
Nine prominent citizens with wealth over 1.5 million appeared in the police court at Des Moines Iowa on charges of speeding and failure to carry lights they were picked up last night by the police and all pleaded not guilty with trial set for a later date
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Des Moines
Poice Court
No Rage death by own action among Igorrotes
Washington reports a controversial note on the Igorrotes praising population growth under President Roosevelt. The piece cites Governor Pact stating Igorrotes rose from 12,000 to about 30,000 in eight years, attributing gains to better economic conditions and lessening oppression, with natural growth as the main factor.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
St. Louis
Storm Wrecks Crops and Burns Barn in Ida Co Iowa
A severe storm with heavy winds and lightning struck eastern Ida County, Iowa, causing extensive corn damage and felling a wide strip. The J L Parks farm barn, four and a half miles east of Ida Grove, was struck by lightning and burned with its contents, including harness and hay, totaling about $2,000 in losses, partly insured.
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J. L. Parks
Arthur Ida Grove
Ida County
Attle
Arthur
Lindsay General Merchandise
Ed Volz
Iivery
Night dress fire kills Miss Meda Scholdan at Shefield
Mason City reports Miss Meda Scholdan burned to death while attempting to strike a light in her night dress at Shefield yesterday. The death followed severe burns and the victim was described as popular. The piece notes Julius Speyer, editor of Die Reform, died in Kansas City at age 62. Interment planned for Davenport.
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Meda Scholdan
Sheffield
Su Ir
Julius Speyer Bies
Kansas City
Julius J. Speyer
Die Reform
Davenport
Morgan Behind Big Auto Trust
News Work reports plans for a new company named International Motor Company with 26 million dollars capital. Underwriters are said to include several J P Morgan & Co members. If talks succeed, operations may begin by September 1.
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J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn Loeb & Co Backers of Harriman for Wheeling & Lake Erie
New York August 3 Arrangements for meeting the eight million dollars of Wheeling and Lake Erie road notes due tomorrow were completed today by Kuhn Loeb Company and the Blair company bankers The terms enable the road to meet the notes but details were not disclosed and officials would not say whether Gould roads were affected by the agreement
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Harriman
New York
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Icuhn, Loeb & Co
Blair Company
Vaudeville War Ends as Klaw & Erlanger Ally with Kohl & Castle
Chicago reports a peace and partnership after a meeting of Klaw & Erlanger and Kohl & Castle. The two firms will jointly manage the Chicago Opera House, signaling Klaw & Erlanger’s first actual ownership role in local theatre affairs.
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Chicago
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
Theatrient Trust
Kohl & Castle
Monika
Violeta Bowen Dies After Sudden Illness in Illinois
Warsaw reports the death of Violeta Marie Bowen of Gerlan Illinois after a five minute illness. A Dust Snortem examination showed the heart pierced by a sharp instrument that followed arteries to the heart, killing her.
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Warsaw
Tid
Violeta Marie Bowen
Gerlan
Pacific trade clash may end Japan monopoly
New York August 3 The Times reports that if Pacific Mail Steam ship company withdraws its fleet from trans Pacific trade between San Francisco and Asia Japanese firms will not retain a monopoly in Far Eastern trade. The Northern German Lloyd line will begin operations before next spring challenging the arrangement.
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New York
the Times
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Japan
Yice
Dubois Murdered While Flirting in Forbidden Society
In Magon City July 30 Albert Dus Hols was murdered, with friends and relatives certain of the fact. Tyler, a close friend, and Mrs Hart with Mrs Galyean were present at a boat house incident. Detectives probe, with a possible third man in the case, and Tyler faces lodge dismissals amid disgrace.
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Albert Dus Hols
Morris
Tripp
Manchester
Dubold
Tyler
Fern Hart
Hattie Galyean
Hart
Dubois
Bullet Kills Man Then Pierces His Own Portrait
In Union Indiana farmer John Lepley shot himself in his home near Union. The bullet passed through his head and then struck a group portrait on the wall, puncturing the likeness as it continued its deadly course.
Preacher condemns promiscuous bathing at Clear Lake
Dr Hull pastor Grave Methodist Waterloo denounces indiscriminate bathing of sexes at summer resort. He urges a strict 15 minute water limit and separate times for men and women as he campaigns during a Clear Lake camp meeting.
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Hull
Grave Methodist Church
Waterloo
Clear Lake
Dr. Hull
Stranger Fry Eggs on Milwaukee Pavement in Six Minutes
Mawagukee July 30 a stranger fried an egg on the Grand Avenue pavement in six minutes despite the weatherman's note of 89 degrees. The odd incident drew onlookers as the sun beat down on the street and residents joked about the feat.
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Mawagukee
Grand Aysenue
Wife Withdraws Divorce Suit Against Preacher
Mrs Willan Mesar files and then tears up divorce suit against preacher J McColl after a court hearing in July. The case centers on allegations of marital discord as the parties were observed in a tense scene when the defendant returned home to find the suit in progress.
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Ffaines
Eo Yast
Willan Mes
Rinur J. McColl
ADMITS HIS DEFEAT IN DES MOINES CAMPAIGN
A noisy political scene in Des Moines turns on Captain Hull and Prouty. Prouty claims the executive council failed to declare results within law while noting Hull led in Dallas County and urging the outcome be decided by the latest vote. He thanks supporters but says the voters’ will stands. A separate report from Council Bluffs notes Charles H. Keyes, a motorcycle rider, is jailed on manslaughter charges after a crash that fatally injured a three year old child. the funeral was held.
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Dudwé ‘Sz I
Hull
Savelith
Coi Sfessional
Ahi Paign
Prouty Doubdd
Counell
Dallas County
Prouty
Bluffs
Charles H. Keyes
Keyes
Des Moines Tribune Joins Democratic Party Sale To New Managers
Des Moines report confirms the Daily Tribune will transfer to Democratic control if Bryan is nominated. The plant was sold to a corporation and will be managed by George F. Rinehart and George A. Huffman. In Iowa Town City nine year old John W. Jayne died from injuries after a runaway incident.
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DES Moines Tribune
Des Moines
Bryan
Daily Tribune
George A. Huffman
Jayne
Runaway Town City
John W. Jayne
Runaway
Seven Republicans Seek Nomination For Supreme Judge Seat
Des Moines reports at least seven candidates will seek the Republican nomination for supreme judge to succeed Judge Bishop. Polk County judges Brennan and McHenry are announced, along with Judge Evans of Franklin. Judge Green of Audubon is named, with Corning’s Judge Turner and Indianola attorney Berry reportedly possible entrants.
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Hampton
A. Church
Jefferson
I. M
Corning
W. R. Green
Audubon
W. H. McHenry
Des Moines
Hugh Brennan
Supreme Judge
Bishop
Brennan
McHenry
Polk
Evans
Franklin
Green
Towner
Berry
Preacher Writes Sermons in Tree Study in Algona
Algona Iowa July 29 Rev O H Holmes popular local preacher and legislator builds a 9x12 foot tree house in his front yard for composing sermons as birds sing and leaves rustle. The willow landmark, planted decades ago by Grandpa Heckart, serves as a cool secluded studio. Holmes invites callers and family to use the cozy elevated workspace while he drafts ideas for future laws.
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Algona
O. Holmen
Grant Brenschoter
Mr. Holmes
My. Holmes
Alegona
Tres Hougang Mra
Holmes
Childre Mule
Escaped Assaulter Finally Notified in Des Moines Case
Des Moines reports reveal a note on an escaped assailant named Gayerio Cumming was today notified of the case. Authorities describe the investigation as ongoing with emphasis on locating the suspect and pursuing legal action. The fragmentary dispatch references a lengthy pursuit and a father connected to multiple individuals, though details remain unclear.
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Des Moines
Gayerio
Cumming
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