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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
12
Fifty percent off our entire stock of men and young men fine suits extends a few days longer. We aim to clear the remaining summer stock including two and three piece suits to make room for an immense winter goods stock.
Chicago August 14. John H Atwood head of the national committee speakers bureau says nearly thirty volunteers have been dispatched to meet requests from Democratic groups across the country. He notes more speakers will follow, including twelve U S senators ready to campaign, with Judge Alton B Parker expected to participate.
A telegram from the Washington secret service department warned local banks to watch for checks stolen from the disbursing clerk of the commerce and labor department. The messages state two checks have been paid by southern banks, with instructions issued to Mobile banks. August 4 through circulate.
Five thousand commercial travelers convene in New York for a two day session under the Commercial Travelers Interstate Congress. Speakers cover why Congress is needed, banks, prosperity, and regional prospects as delegates plan events at Manhattan Beach and a dinner program with city and business leaders.
New York August 4 Thirteen year old Francisco De Pasio indicted for first degree manslaughter after a fire under a bench in Fordham Park harmed Mrs Catherine McCormick who died. District Attorney Jerome urged leniency noting the boy lacked malice and should be supervised by the Gerry Society rather than jailed. Washington August 14 Government eyes post dirigible uses for Baldwin craft as training aid. Fort Omaha to receive airship after tests by Wright and Herring. Captain Haltwin I to train two signal corps officers on the serial craft.
Taft admits he has not weighed in during training and fears disappointment from weight loss. He jokes about keeping his riding horse and notes a telegram from Frank Hitchcock declining a horse. He discusses a conference with Republican clubs and reports his mail volume recently averages 100 letters daily with varied personal requests and praise.
Western Republican leaders gather at the Auditorium annex in Chicago to map the campaign after Hitchcock’s Hot Springs talks. Senator Borah and Frank Lowden join the western committee as discussions continue with national leaders to set advisory and fundraising roles ahead of Sundays conclusions.
New Orleans August 14 The Picayune reports an amicable adjustment in Honduras over the recall of American consular officials at Ceiba. Consul Drew Linard Vice Consul Virgil Reynolds and Dr Allen Jamel are likely to regain full privileges soon as negotiations proceed. The Honduran commandante at Ceiba is replaced after the rebels attack, and the American minister to El Salvador heads to Ceiba to assist the talks.
Tokio August 14 report outlines a new political party formed mainly by independents and business figures. Promoters expect about sixty votes in the lower house, with plans to register as a regular party and avoid a formal club. The program centers on cabinet support and imperial policy rehabilitation while allowing personal liberty on minor issues.
Tokyo reports special dispatches from New York and London claim Count Okuma’s comments on US naval expansion stirred anti Japanese sentiment in America and prompted editorials urging a US Chinese alliance. The piece notes Americans in Japan are outraged yet wary of harming growing US Japan ties.
Engineer Eugene Barrs steadied a Kingston to Weehawken train after it ran past an open switch at Summitville. At 20 miles per hour the train cut through several empty passenger coaches on a siding, jumped the track, and dragged a car as passengers, mostly vacationers returning from the Catskills, were shocked but unharmed.
The St Petersburg health department reports no cholera deaths in the first five days of the current week amid an apparent surge in intestinal illnesses. The earlier fortnight saw numerous cases and ongoing disease concerns in the city.
Cardinal Gibbons bids farewell to the pope in the Vatican library thanking him for granted favors while the pope vows the church in America will never be denied. Paul Mauser unveils a compact automatic rifle platform using a 8 burst cartridge, reloadable after each shot with a 25 round magazine. Winnipeg labor notes report Japanese workers joining local shops, filling 308 vacancies as content expands.
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