Review of the leading events of 1908 world wide
A sweeping year in review highlights the circumnavigation of the American fleet, the era's financial and political upheavals, and major American innovations such as the Wright brothers flying machine. The piece traces global movements toward freedom, from Bulgaria and Turkey to Persia and India, and notes dramatic receptions for the fleet in Japan, the United States, and across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wright Brothers
United States
Bulgaria
Turkey
Russia
China
Portus
Lisbon
Carlos
Portugal
Tne
Manuel T
Deen
Wells
France
Iran
Ien
Persia
India
Pacis
Ulsun
Empire
Ad- Taira Sperry
Dis Wien
Parks
Talloumuta
Manila
Y Dapan
Philippine
Manulla
Welvane
Indian Ocean
Gibraltar
Washington
Roosevel
WHHL
Globe
Tver
Kn’ Nation
Willan HT
Ble
Taft
Superior Court
Ohio
Unite States
Philip Hirst
Cuba
Panama
Japan
Wes. Hughes
Ornor
New York
Phill
Penniss Fairhanke
Innots
Nai
la Follett
Antsiin
Kerciasnd
Aline
Berlin
Ribes
Bula
Servia
Hte
Secord
Ule
Ferdinand
Philippopolis
America's Money Scare Across Nations and Markets
The piece outlines a global money scare triggering government retrenchment in Japan and distress in the United States marked by bank runs, factory layoffs, and stock-market turmoil. It notes emergency currency measures, bank failures or distress, capital movements, and investigations into financial misconduct involving figures like Morse and Heinze, with widespread economic pressure touching wages and industry amidst a recessionary wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
Katsura
Timatec
Sapani
England
London ‘Times
Honutin
Kikenett
Teritisie
Stewart Gray
Presidential Campaign and Men Prominent in It
A historically detailed survey of U.S. presidential contenders and coalition leaders across parties. It analyzes Taft, Roosevelt, and Foraker, plus Democratic figures like Bryan and Kern, noting state governors and party dynamics that shaped the campaign landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Senate
Brownsville
Knox
Fairbanks
Sideney
Sherinan
Ute
Hhane
Tern
Wittlar Jennings Bryan
Wes Natal
Reesan
Hinestentihe
Ates
Delaware
Minnesota
Stan Ou
W. Kern
The Sixtieth Congress and Some of Its Work
A summary of early 20th century congressional aims and international topics. It covers tariff policy under Taft, Panamanians claims, and the turmoil in Europe and the Ottoman Empire. It notes pending legislation, budget issues, and global reactions shaping U.S. policy.
Federal Government Sues Standard Oil in Antitrust Action
The federal government pursues action against Standard Oil, seeking dissolution or breakup on antitrust grounds. The case centers on trust practices, market control, and potential prohibition of monopolistic power in the oil industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestern
Seaboard Air Line
Harriman
Erie
Or & Market
Knickerbocker ‘Trust
Ana Trust Companies
York City
Wales
Menish
Uaete
Tabi
Standard Oil
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Tampti
Mirat Yle
Mt Jos
Penna
Ade
Maagdalena
Lado Bay
California
Californis
San Angeles
Banta Tarbars
Monterey
An Francis
San Fra
Evane
Charles
S._ Sperry
Ierate
Atlantic
Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Honolulu
Auckland
New Zealand
Sidney
Austra
Hay
Melbourne
Bryan
Harboride
Myantine
New York — City
Ging Handy
Chicago A Great
Congress
House
Uy 1
Maren
Raurape
Mitannie
Europe
Reptenier
Willan
Ceatii Et Ty
Pittsburgh
Louisiana
Reine Bette
Charles We More
National Bank
North Aniweioa
Alfred Tecurus
Morse
Augustus Heinze
Mercantite National Bank
BT Heinge and Morse
Chicas
Joan
John D
OM Company of
Indiana
Wiebsbeis
Tolaiery Teast
di Dike
Tobiece Ree Rhone
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mr White
Ladiorius
Vipers
Kabor
Stoula
Boston
Chicas Fund
St. Louis
Almoxt
Tate
Tara Gates
Althwigeh
Dohason
Montana Stud
Juha Brads
Albert W Ashton T Santlond
Sitchen
Martin Fe Anzel
Maleoly
Patterson
Oather
Mt. Campbell
Norris Waiteoth
Cale Nchrist
Flori
Ger
Nebraakit
North Oth
Gover
George R. Lilley
Connecticut
Sin Fon
Penniwell
James TH. Heady
Iditho
Charles. Deacon
Micnals
BF Carroll
Town
Waleer TR Stubbs
Kansas
Ken
Draper
Massachusetts
Fred M. Warner
South Dakota
Willki
Meares Biter
Hearst
Atneckling
Treasur
Tre
Merwin Ridder
Leaguers
Uc Thomas
Hal Se'Pexas
Meta Carolina
Fort
Dessylvania
Cer
John Dy
Dis Corporation
Cubs
Miguel
Atroctoe
Tin Rankin
Rehnvestorn
Nerhon
New England
New York, Hartson! Railroad
Masten & Meine
New Haven
New York Central
John da. Billard
Meriden
Conn
Eat
Eitigens Ax
John Stiteheth
Lec Tare
Hhattlesci
Consular Service
Eta
Britain
Denmark
Sweden
Spain
Switeerlat Ua
Cot
Weleda Ag
Cas
Lantry
Skane
G. Bosna
Austria
Montenegro
Ental
Finnie
Constantinople
Amelia
Vienna
Sis
Terestory
Balkatia
Sricen
Sal
Erzegnein Xtra
Hana
Minderah
Mulgaria
Crete
Serva Hd
Parkes
Kosmos Ralonika
Sven
Albania
Tualy
Wutemay
Utenge
Leopold
Congo
Nperae
Paris
Hamid
Mimaele
Birks
Abani Harald
Luiz Filipe
Max
Joao Franco
Franco
Ion
Inco
Manuel II
Chow
Ferreira Do. ‘Amaral
Argentina
Alcorta
Republic
Mussa
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
de Tele
Allah
Minto
Howard
John Redmond
Ireland
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