Taft Manila trip among Colton kin and marriage hopes
Washington notes from August 22 1907 discuss Taft and a Philippines voyage with Misses Colton daughters of Colonel Francis Cotton and their brother Colonel George Cotton. The party sails from Seattle and will be received royally in Manila while Taft contemplates alliances among notable families including Roosevelt kin and other social figures.
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Philippines
Erect Ton
Francis Cotton
George Cotton
Customs Service of the Philippines
Manila
Colton
Taft
Anne Ide
Rourke Cochran Mignon Cutlen
Swagger Sherlay
Avice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longeworth
Honolulu
Parson's Story Reveals Platonie Relation Claims
New York reported Rev Ashbury Wheedin aged 57 and Anna Moffett aged 18 returned to Moffett's Brooklyn home after a missing week. Moffett asked police to alert for his wife and the minister. Wheedin said their separation was not elopement and claimed no relations beyond platonic, while asserting their religious calls and divine guidance led to their return.
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Preacher
Parson
New York
Radbury
Anna Moffett
Pride Ofharies
Wo Moffett
Bergen Street
Brooklyn
Moffett
Life Line Mission
Ashbury
Mra Moffett
Mr. Moffett
Amanre
Ilice
Moffet
Iharacter
Mississippi primary runoff narrows to Noel Brewer
In Mississippi August 22, 1940, Ed Noel of Holmes county leads against Fact Brewer of Coahoma in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff. Early returns show Noel with a lead of about 208 votes from ten towns, with turnout close to the august senatorial primary. Weather is clear as results come in from multiple counties and towns.
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Worth
Mississippi
Noel
Memphis Tonn
Ed Noel
Holmes County
Fact Brewer
Coahoma County
Nardaman Willams
Teturna
Mils
Noel Head
Conatien
Farmers Gather At Pearl Spring Meeting
A large crowd attended a farmers meeting at Pearl Spring with notable speakers from the State School Commissioner Merritt and Professor Holmes of agriculture. Judge Adamson and Leigh presided, and the union’s outlook was praised by Cosender. George Washington, a colored man, filed suit in Brunswick against the Brunswick Steamship Company for damages from an incident aboard the Osppahan, the first suit against the new line.
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Dintingalshed
Peakeen
Gdadresnear
Newnan
Gio
Imeon
Pearl Spring
da Wert
Wo Merritt
Holmes
Department of Agriculture
W . Adamson
Leigh
Wow Cosender
Cometa
George Washington
Brunswick Ga
Brunswick Steamship Company
Ospahan
Taft Urges Republican Campaign Across Kentucky
Secretary of War William H Taft opened the Republican state campaign in Lexington Ky urging Kentuckians and southern men to back Republican principles. He argued the South’s lack of representation stems from the race issue and called for fair disfranchisement, praising progress under the Thirteenth to Fifteenth Amendments and urging respect for Booker Washington’s leadership to guide Negro advancement.
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Lexington
William H Taft
South
Kentucky
Taft
Booker
Tas
Pontial 14
Se&gro
Lava Dawn
Ale
Booker Washington
Fast
Evers Negra
Prosperity outlook and a Talbotton death report
Jacob H Seniff in New York criticizes blaming the federal administration for economic strain noting past prosperity and large capital needs. He cites railroad and industrial growth, European credit limits, losses from the Russo Japanese war and the San Francisco quake, and competition for surplus capital. Hoan Miller dies at his Talbotton home after long illness. burial planned at Evans Chapel.
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New York
Jacob H Seniff
Bar Harbor
Europe
United States
Greet &S
San Francisco
Japan
China
Roan Willer
Talbotton
Talbotton Ga
Hoan Miller
Falhor Valley
Ilneas Newt
Smith
Confederata Piterané
Hla
Evans Chapel
Crop Prospects Improve Across Georgia Despite Patchy Rain
A weather report notes overall crop prospects look satisfactory for both worn and cotton crops in the northeast region of Georgia. It cites good conditions with adequate rainfall except for some small areas lacking rain, signaling uneven moisture patterns across the state.
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Maymilie
Georgia
Four Men to Die on One Scaffold in Old Trial
Lamaster Pn August 22 reports the death warrant for the execution of four Italians on October 3. This marks the first time four persons are to be hanged on a single scaffold in the state, a precedent not seen for many years. Previous years saw double or occasional triple executions. The warrant’s issuance is noted as unprecedented in the memory of state officials.
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Lamaster
Ronson
New York
Laura M Carter
Storn Ronsvan
Windsor Trust Company
Datiit
Carter
Riot and murder in Aniston court case shocks city
In Aniston an armed confrontation followed a fatal shooting as Ira Perrsinman, an 18 year old, is jailed on murder charges. Special Patrolman John Tan pursued the suspect after a boy’s death sparked unrest. Police report a chaotic scene with residents alarmed by gunfire and a hurried arrest.
Tariff Clash With France Delays Immediate Results
New York August 22 A formal statement says no immediate results will follow ongoing negotiations led by Secretary Root with Ambassador Jurserand of France. France is said willing to grant a delay while Congress tempers the German agreement, and the United States tests public sentiment before proceeding.
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New York
Root
Jurserand
France
Germany
Hoot
Aldermen Amend Tax on Bell Telephone Franchise
The Aldermanic Board voted to concur with council in granting a 33 year Southern Bell Telephone franchise but with a one percent tax on gross receipts. Alderman Key opposed, arguing the tax should be higher and the offer unfair. The measure moves back to council for final action or a joint committee to reconcile terms.
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Aldermaniac Board
Peters
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Key
Quillian
W P Hill
Attornhey
Cere Id Gon
Alty
Major Quilian
Aldermaniac
Alderman Key
H EW. Palmer
Alderman Rey
Qhd'an
Attorne
Telepone
Agren
Lost in Adirondacks: Elderly man found after ten days wandering
Old Forge August 22 A 60 year old accountant William Edwards disappeared August 2 while en route to a summer camp in the Adirondacks. He subsisted on berries and roots for about ten days and was found near eight miles from his destination in critical condition requiring careful nursing. Hundreds of men with bloodhounds had searched the area since his disappearance.
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Old Forge Vo
William Wo Edwards
Adirondak Woods
Edwards
Mr Edwards
Boot Sparring Blaze in Cincinnati Destroys Million-Dollar Property
Fire at Hunt and Broadway in Cincinnati wipes out a warehouse and adjacent buildings, with an estimated loss around $1,000,000. Reports say the blaze started in the Eagle warehouse and spread to nearby structures including Roberts Lumber Co and Burlock Wagon Co. No injuries noted. officials investigate cause.
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Ohio
Hunt and
Broadway
Eagle
Lpom
Tideen
Groger Growers
Insan & Modgrass
Roberts Lumber Co
Burlock Wagon Co
Pressing plant fires cause extensive damage and fatalities
Macon Ga August 22 Special The funeral of Mrs Wie Bishop Davie wife of Officer John Davie was conducted at the family residence on Bell avenue this morning and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemeteries Services conducted by Res T. Eis. A large number of friends attended to pay last tribute. The earlier fire at 6989 Pennsylvania avenue damaged the pressing and leaning company destroying 61 and 14 employees. The second fire was more serious, seven buildings were wiped out.
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Penneytania Avenue
Macon
Wie
Bishop Davie
John Davie
Bell Avenue
Riverside
Eeemeters Res T . Eis
Sersives
Roosevelt Too Blustery to Suit McCall at Marshfield Fair
Samuel W. McCall addressed the Marshfield Mass fair crowd arguing large fines for railroad rate discrimination reflect vast government noise. He warned a price is paid in legality and cautioned against overreach while condemning ongoing railroad rate legislation and its economic impact.
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Marshfield Mass
Samuel W McCall
Marshfield Fair Grounds
United States
Bonaparte
Congress
Weather Summary for Washington and Surrounding States
Occasional showers and variable winds in Georgia and Mississippi. Winds shift to northerly near Miabima and Missesippi. Friday shows scattered showers, lighter winds possible. Kentucky and Tennessee forecast to be fair and warmer with light to variable winds expected.
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Aegist
Georgis
Diasi
Becomin Norther
Miabima
Kentucky
Tennessee
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