Admiral Evans Retired At Sixty Two In Washington
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans known as Fighting Bob is removed from active duty at age sixty two after a long naval career. Born in Floyd County Virginia on August 18 1846 and educated in Washington DC he rose from midshipman to rear admiral earning fame at Fort Fisher Santiago and Valparaiso among others.
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Admiral Evans
Floyd County
Virgin
Washington, D. C
Naval Academy
Leutenant
Fisher
York
Valparaiso
Chill
Spain
Cervera
oMcer Ag
Robly D. Evans
Bob
Evans
Cape Horn
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Bob" Evans
Washington
India
Robley
United States Service
South
Confederacy
Union
West Indies
Fort Fisher
Evang
Bin
Yorktown
Great Britain
Legation
Kidney Cure Promoted for Summer Ailments
A vintage advertisement promotes Fo. Bay's Kidney Cure as a remedy for summer kidney complaints caused by overheating or overuse. The text notes it is sold by drug stores nationwide and urges prompt attention to kidney health.
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All Drugote
Tompkins Calls for Forest Reserve Campaign in South
D A Tompkins of Charlotte heads the Appalachian National Forest Association as president elect. He urges state conservation commissions, large state forests, revised forest tax laws, strict fire laws, and public education to protect Southern forests and water supplies.
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White Mountains
New England
Southern Appalachians
Appalachian National Forest Association
Metropolitan Bank Building
Washington, D. C
Jonn Is. Funey
DPD
A. Tompkins
Charlotte
N. C
South
Tompkins
Appalachian
White Mountain
National Conservation Commission
Roosevelt
East State
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Civil
Prohibitionist Candidate Blames Whisky for Springfield Riot
Chicago August 18 W Chafin a prohibitionist candidate injured in Springfield while protecting a man pursued by a mob says the true cause of Springfield trouble is whisky. He blames open town saloons for attracting southern black migrants to the area.
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Chicago
Springfield Race Riots Escalate With New Fatality
In Springfield on August 15 G W Scott died from a gunshot wound in the Black Belt area as mobs attacked black residents. Six fatalities, numerous injuries, and looting prompt state and local officials to keep troops stationed while a grand jury investigates and seeks convictions.
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Springfeld
Springfield
G. W. Scott
Scott
Twelfth
Madison Streets
W. H. Bowe
Bowe
Tech
Billy
Deneen
Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Bar Association
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Harnest
G General
Roy Young
Grand Jury
Efi
Man Clings to Arm After Train Amputation Incident
George Nagle, 22, lost his left arm to a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train. He dragged the mangled limb for two blocks seeking a physician, then fainted before a policeman. He was hospitalized after the fall from a rail car ladder.
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Nagle
Chicago
George Nagle
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chafin To Be Notified At Prohibition Rally
In Chicago Eugene W. Chafin will be notified of his nomination for the presidency by the Columbus prohibition convention at Music Hall. National party leaders and the national executive committee will attend the notification, with Professor Charles Scanlon delivering the address.
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Chicago
Music Hall
Eugene W. Chafin
Columbus
Charles Scanlon
Railroad figures show a decrease in state reduced fares impact
Atlanta reports contrast between travel increases and revenue losses after September 2 rate reductions. Major lines like Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway show intrastate earnings down from 1906-07 to 1907-08, with overall revenue declines despite higher passenger counts and a looming request for rate restoration.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast
Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard
Georgia
Southern Raillway
Picture of Lynching Postcard Censured As Non Mailable
Hopkinsville Ky August 14 Postmaster Braathitt sent a postcard showing four Negro bodies lynched at Russellville on August 1 to the postmaster general for ruling. Today he received notice the card is non mailable as such. The letter is signed by R M Webster acting assistant attorney general.
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Hopkinsville
Braathitt
Russellville
Washington
R. M. Webster
Lightning Strikes Beaver Court House and Hats
A severe electrical storm in Beaver valley injured and shocked several people. At Beaver courthouse deputies and staff were stunned as a pen dropped from Edith Pierce’s hand. A janitor in the basement felt a near-death flash along steam pipes. Several homes suffered fire and property damage.
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Beaver
Beaver Valley
Court House
Edith Pierce
National Archery Association Opens In Chicago
The opening day of the annual National Archery Association tournament drew many enthusiasts to Washington Park Chicago with entrants from Seattle Cincinnati Battle Creek and Atchison Kas. Defending champions Mrs M C Hewati and L D B Richardson could not attend to defend their titles this year.
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Chicago
Washington Park
National Archery Association
Seattle
Cincinnati
Battle Creek
Atchison
Kas
M.C. Hewati
DB. Richardson
Hoston
Life Underwriters Open Convention in Los Angeles
Several hundred delegates gather in Los Angeles for the National Association of Life Underwriters opening, with routine greetings and minor business on day one. The next two days promise weighty insurance matters and an entertainment program including trips to Long Beach San Pedro Catalina Island and other events.
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Life Underwriters
Los Angeles
Cal
National Association of Life Underwriters
Long Beart
San Pedro
Catalina Island
Convention of Pythians at Connellsville
Connellsville Pa August 1 5 Connellsville is gay with flags bunt ing and Ku Klux Pembles in honor of Knights of Pythias gathered for the annual convents from all parts of Pennsylvania. Pythian Sisters also hold their annual meetings. Grand lodge opening exercises occur this evening with business continuing tomorrow. Thursday is the parade day for the Uniform Rank.
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Pythians
Connellsville
Connnellsville
Knights of Pythias
Pennsylvania
Pythian Sisters
Te Grand Lodge
Hank
Plan to Nominate Governor Johnson at Minnesota Convention
Minneapolis August 1. Despite Governor Johnson declaring against a third term, party leaders expect him to be persuaded to accept another nomination when the Democratic state convention meets tomorrow. A competing candidate is being seriously considered.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Shooting Tournament Opens at Galveston Beach Club
The Galveston Gun Club hosts a three day shooting tournament opening today in Galveston Texas under the auspices of local officials. Entries include slots from Texas Oklahoma and other states as athletes compete in diverse events amid a festive regional gathering.
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Galveston
Texas
Galveston Beach
Alan Promises
Oklahoma
Lotistats Tennessea
Money Received For Conscience Fund in Georgia
An Aug 1 Atlanta note states $18 sent to the State of Georgia conscience fund. The letter explains the money will be used for the state treasury, but the sender and specifics of the donation are not given. The treasurer Park receives the funds and the record notes no individual is named.
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Francis Joseph
Vienna
Isech
Empire
Isehl
Atlanta
Christian Moerlein Brewing Com
Chattanooga Brewing
Pany
Feder
Park Todas
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Utica
N. Y
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Rochester
Troy
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Wheeler
Stryker
Hamilton College
Springfield, Ill
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Leland Hotel
George Copper
Arsenal
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