Brisk Advance In Stock Market From 1908 Call
Washington December 8 The Republican National Committee issued the official call for the 1908 Chicago convention to nominate president and vice president. Delegates from states, districts, and territories are invited, with rules on selection and credentials. The message notes a brisk market rise and broader economic changes following recent panics.
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Democrats Likely to Set June 2 for Convention
The Democratic National Committee will meet in Arlington to choose the venue and date for next summer's convention. Names like Chicago Kansas City Louisville Denver and Atlantic City have been discussed with June 2 favored to precede the Republican gathering. Colonel John I Martin of Missouri leads preparations in Washington.
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Merchant Marine League Plans Active Campaign Convention
The Merchant Marine League, based in Cleveland, announces an active drive to boost shipping interests and influence Congress. A notable convention on December 21 will be presided by Ex-Gov Myron T Herrick with welcomes by Lyman H Treadway. Notable speakers include Jo T Met Cleary Truman H Newberry John Barrett W E Humphrey J G Butler Jr F E L Case Lewis Nixon and others. Senators Foraker and Gallinger to respond at the banquet.
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Youngstown
Ohio
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Canton
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New York
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Bar Fight Leaves Man Severely Injured in Rome
Late Saturday night two African American men fought on Broad Street in Rome Georgia. Huw Jacobs, a known local, was badly cut about the face and head and taken to the station in precarious condition. Jacobs was slashed with a razor in the hands of Joe Davis. The left side of his face and upper lip were severely injured. Davis escaped and has not been arrested. Jacobs was intoxicated at arrest and could not give a clear account of the incident.
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Financial Market Confidence Rises Amid Treasury Steps
New York notes a week of hopeful signs with treasury curbs on new securities, strong bank reserves, and improved bank statements. Officials expect money to loosen but caution inflation risks while central bank arguments rise.
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Roosevelt Defeat Echoes Over Convention Fight In Kansas City
Washington dispatch notes Chicago favored for the next Republican national convention, seen as a setback for Taft allies while anti administration forces celebrate. Foraker’s Judson Lyons and Georgia’s Tom Blodgett dispute rumors of shifts toward the administration, Cortelyou discussed but likely not favored by the president.
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Condition of Dr William H Felton Unchanged In Cartersville
Dr William H Felton remains in practically unchanged condition as death may come at any moment or he may survive several days. The city and surrounding area wait with intense interest for each new item of news on the great Georgian whose life has drawn the nation’s attention.
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Explosion Near Merida Kills Five, Injures Ten
Five killed and ten seriously injured in a boiler explosion at the Chunchu mit hacienda near Merida. An engineer among the dead blamed for the accident. Copper mining operations to be consolidated under AmAlgamated Copper Company, with closures at several mines and focus on Boston and Montane properties.
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Revenue Cutter Peoria Floated After Harbor Incident
The revenue cutter Peoria, which grounded at the harbor entrance on arrival yesterday, was floated today. No damage was found. The ship remained in port as repairs or inspections proceed.
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Hawthorne Musical Club at Tebernacle Tonight
Hawthorne Musical Club advertisement invites attendees to stay in Atlanta at Hotel Marion near Terminal Station 57 West Mitchell Street. Dabney H. Coville proprietor promotes rooms with bath at American Plan rates from $2.00 per day to $2.50–$3.00 depending on accommodations.
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Parcel Post Growth S highlighted in Rural Delivery report
The annual Fourth Assistant Postmaster General report urges parcel weight limits to eleven pounds on rural routes and recommends uniforms for rural carriers. It notes continued rural delivery expansion, variable route counts, road improvements, and salaries tied to route length, with emphasis on parcel post and service consolidation nationwide.
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Parcel delivery plan for rural routes eyed by Post Office
The report discusses extending parcel post delivery to rural communities, noting that rural carriers may carry merchandise for hire under strict limits. It recommends a 5 cent first pound rate and 2 cent for each additional pound, plus a new street directory edition and improved undelivered article disposal methods. The recommendations aim to boost rural service revenue, support merchants, and modernize operations.
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