Fire destroys Courier-Journal Building in Louisville
Fire at 12:35 a m and 1:30 a m confined to the building but irreparable damage to Courier Journal and Evening Times plants. Five-story, half-block structure. elevator shaft origin. defective insulation blamed. Morning Herald offers its plant to Courier-Journal. Fire spread rapidly. third floor collapsed.
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Courier-Journal
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ourer-Journal
Divorce petitions surge under new New Jersey law
In Trenton on August 29 authorities report a flood of petitions since January 1, 1908, under the new divorce law. Seven hundred petitions have been filed, far exceeding all of 1906, with Newark leading among cities at 138. other counts include Jersey City 78 and Paterson 56. The law extends the required separation time to a year, up from four months.
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United States Germany at Hague conference accord noted
Washington August 29 United States and Germany work hand in hand at the Hague conference per Reichard Bartholdt president of the American group of the Inter parli amentary union arriving from sessions. Initial disagreement over disarmament resolved, delegates in thorough accord on international topics.
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United States
Germany
Reichard Bartholdt
Inter-pariamentary Union
Quebec Bridge Disaster Kills Sixty on River Span
A section of the St Lawrence bridge near Quebec collapsed, plunging ninety workers into the river. Sixty or more are feared dead with sixteen bodies recovered by night. The Phoenixville Bridge Company employed the workers as authorities inspect the $10 million project begun seven years earlier with federal, provincial, and city subsidies.
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Harriman's tool quarrel at board meeting shocks rail chiefs
New York August 29. Stuyvesant Fish former railroad director clashes with James T Harahan at a New York board meeting over an investigation of the company since Harahan became president. The exchange turns physical and directors separate them as Harahan and Fish trade accusations. Chicago reports Harahan later denies wild newspaper accounts.
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Race for Congress in First District Draws Many Candidates
In Savannah Georgia August 9 special territory heats up as contenders line up to challenge Congressman Edwards. A J Brannen of Statesboro and Savannah’s Walter Sheppard rekindle last primary feud. Other hopefuls include J W Overstreet and cousin FE R Overstreet from Screven, with local figures weighing the race and the district’s political stakes. Comings and goings reflect a crowded field aiming to oust Edwards.
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Charles G. Edwards
É. A. J. Brannen
Walter Sheppard
Sheppard
Brannen
Statesboro
Asman Edwards
FL. Scales
Burke County
J. W. Overstreet
Bates E. Lester
Kk. Overstreet
Screven County
Rin Clitton
Clerk for Stock Brokers Arrested for Embesseling Funds
New York report says Edward Phillips, a clerk at C. B. Salisbury & Co., was arrested for larceny of 89,000 of his employers funds. Police say he confessed to 6,000 but firm members fear losses exceed that. He allegedly began by gambling on horses and ended speculating in bucket shops, using company funds for over a year.
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Edward Phillips
C. B. Salisbury & Co
Phillips
International Lavy Convention Opens in Portland
Members of the legal fraternity from Europe and America attend the twentieth fourth annual international law association convention in Portland Maine. The event opened today and runs through Saturday, marking the second time the association has held a conference in the United States.
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America
International Law Association
United States
Three White Men Escape From Jail By Sawing Out
A dispatch from Decatur reports that on August 29 three white men, John and Harvey Williams and a third unnamed, sawed their way out of a jail last night and fled. Detectives from the Southern Railway are believed to be pursuing them. charges against the trio were not yet learned.
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Tuscumbia
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Harvey Williama
Reltway
Railway Plea for Harmony With People
Comptroller Plant of the Southern Railway testifies in the North Carolina rate case that cooperation between people and railways is essential. He cites rising costs and rate-reduction pressures as threats to the system unless patrons and railroad work together. The testimony also covers profitability of passenger services and the cost of mixed freight and passenger operations. Two young men in Albany, Georgia narrowly escape death when a car is struck by a locomotive at a railroad crossing.
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Farmers Union of Alabama Holds Second Day Session
In Andalusia Alabama August 29 the Farmers Union of Alabama held its second day meeting with routine business. Committees were appointed by the president and state officers reported progress. State officers will be elected tomorrow with Montgomery chosen as the site for the next gathering.
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Atato
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Atlanta
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Andalusia
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Farmers Union of Alabama
Montgomery
BUBONIC PLAGUE AT FRISCO REPORTS SEVEN DEATHS
San Francisco August 29 eleven cases of bubonic plague since June 18 with seven deaths reported. Federal authorities have dispatched a marine surgeon and vessels are being inspected. Health officers urge calm and say there is no cause for alarm. Mansfeld Holds Pasar in Mansfield Georgia details of local races and a crowded field for judge and solicitor. Primary slated for September 25. voters weigh results of campaigns across Covington district.
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Mansfeld
Pasar Mansfield
Newery Court of
Left Tus Wife Peace Apostles for Youngcial
Left his wife and four children near Tifton and fled to Madison County Florida on a warrant from the brother of his young wife. Rinear married in Florida, confessed at a preliminary hearing, then recanted. his wife sent to Jasper to testify. The Hague meeting notes an arbitration debate, with tension over delays and officials disputing publication of documents.
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Madison County
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F. BR. Rinear
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Rumored Promotion for Decatur L&N Master Mechanic
Rumor says Jerre J. Sullivan, master mechanic at New Decatur Louisville and Nashville shop, may be promoted to general master mechanic with jurisdiction over North and South divisions including Nashville Decatur and Birmingham Mineral. A Mr. Marse of Louisville is also cited as possible successor. Sullivan has long served as master mechanic and remains highly regarded.
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Teliahie
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Lawsuit for libel filed against the Augusta Chronicle
Dr B J Thomas of Laurens county and associates sue for 10000 alleging a May 14 1907 Chronicle article misstated events about Raymond Bennett the 14 year old stepson of Dr The lawsuit states the boy ran away due to cruel treatment and was later held in police custody after giving a Chronicle reporter his account in Augusta Georgia
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Laurens County
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Augusta Chronicle
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Raymond Bennet
Themes
Lerracks
Cornerstones to be laid for monument and city hall
Hawkinsville Ga August 29 special cornerstones of the Confederate Soldiers monument and the new city hall will be laid September 5 elaborate preparations are under way to entertain the large crowd expected two ceremonies will be conducted by Mount Hope Lodge of Freemasons. Those to speak include Dr W W Landrum Atlanta Dr J W Taylor Lutherville Hon Seaborn Wright and Hon Max Meyerhardt of Rome Count Witte Tornato Ranking London
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Western Union Opens Offices After Three Weeks Delay
Americus Georgia reports Western Union resumes business under new management after a near three week suspension. Cottonware Housemen form a company and set up a local exchange with leased wires to receive market reports. Waycross also reports Western Union telegraph office reopening after being closed since the 12th with two operators in charge.
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Parker Candidacy Rumor Triggers Ohio Debate
Columbus reports former Governor James K. Campbell’s claim that Judge Alton Brooks Parker is a Democratic presidential hopeful. Democratic leaders in Ohio lean toward William Jennings Bryan, doubting Parker’s statewide support, while Parker’s charge about a GOP corruption fund is seen as potentially aiding his candidacy.
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Parker
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Ohto
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William Jennings Bryan
Convicts Saw to Liberty Escape From Joliet Penitentiary
Edward Quinn and Harry Hankon, two inmates at the state penitentiary in Joliet Indiana, escaped last night using a hospital window saw and improvised rope. Quinn, a noted safe blower, was serving twenty years for burglary with eight remaining. Hankon was under an Indeterminate sentence for burglary. They climbed walls with an iron hook and sheet rope after leaving the hospital yard.
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Edward Quinn
Harry Hankon
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Chadwick Decorated by French President in Newport
Mrs. Chadwick wife of Rear Admiral French W Chadwick U S Navy was decorated by an envoy of the French president. She had received the violet ribbon earlier from Anatole Broze and the cross was pinned by M Des Portes de Tin Fosse. The honor recognizes her support for the French cause and her role in forming a local branch of the Societe Alliance Francais. Professor B J Henin also received a similar cross for devotion to French literature.
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Newport
Chadwick
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Weather forecast across states for Friday and Saturday
The forecast from Washington reports fair weather on Friday and Saturday for Georgia Tennessee Kentucky and nearby areas with light winds. Coastal showers are possible with light to moderate southeast winds.
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