Taft Opens Bath County Court Amid Tight Security
President William Howard Taft visits Germantown Virginia Bath County for the opening of a new court house as locals debate financing and a heated court politics clash. He speaks on judicial administration while a large crowd watches, including many Black attendees who cheer as Taft is introduced by Supervisor River. The event marks a notable moment amid national political tensions.
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Hot Springs
William TH
Taft
Germantown
Aes
Virginia
Bath County
Wtmsner
Homestead Hotel
Cranty
George K. Anderson
Democrat
Board of Supervises
Cizens
New Court Haven
German Town
Court House
River ‘Comi
Taft Speech Highlights Court Critique and Party Unity
The remarks recount Taft reflecting on court criticism and the citizen right to critique the judiciary. He notes a desire for a Supreme Court seat and stresses timely acceptance of party leadership, while praising the audience’s warm reception in Germantown and Hot Springs discussions with Prank Kellogg on trust regulation.
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Taft
United States Supreme Court
Dre. Tatt
Rynet House
Tale
Poliies
Jindge Taft
Germantown
Hot Springs
Bite Epiech
K. Kellogg
Minnesota
Tatty
National League Scores Report From Yesterday
Baseball scores from yesterday show Chicago beating Hoxton and Cincinnati defeating Philadelphia 4 to 3. Pittsburg also won 6 against Brooklyn. In rain affected St Louis games, New York tied 8 to 8 with St Louis, while Detroit topped Philadelphia 4 to 1. Washington defeated Cleveland 5 to not.
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Chicago
Hoxton
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Heston
Boston
New York
York
Cincinnat
Detratt
Cleveland
Washington
Body is Cut in Two on Street Car Track
Springfield July 21. For second time in the city’s electric railway history a man was killed on its track. Benjamin McCarthy aged about 60 laborer was struck by the midnight car returning from Charlestown NH. The motorman slowed before the switch but saw nothing until the jolt. Remains removed to the undertaking rouee and burial prepared. McCarthy survived by wife, four daughters and one son. Another fatality on the railway was Sin Lang motorman whose wife died in a head on collision at the opening of the road in 1895.
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Springfield
Elve Tric Railway
Charlestown
Nhs
Benjamin McCarthy
Awarty
Rouue
McCarily
Sin Lang
Man Found Dead With Revolver On Pool Table
In Keyport New Jersey on July 21 Stella Harrie discovered the body of her husband John Harrin Jr in a rear room pool area. A pistol lay in his right hand with one chamber empty and a hole in his right temple. The death appears self inflicted and no motive is known as he was described as prosperous and happy at home. He was fully dressed when found and no one in the house heard a shot.
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Keyport
N. J
Stella Harrie
Joneon Harrin
Marria
Harris
Quiet Week Begins in Alabama Coal Fields
The Birmingham region reports a quiet start to the coal miners strike with limited activity and no major disturbances through the week. Local officials advise patience as talks continue amid tensions.
Bryan Eyes Ohio Bid in 1908 Democrat Effort
Democratic leaders discuss securing the negro vote in Ohio and Indiana as Bryan garners support. Former Attorney General Frank S. Monhett of Colmer and B. E. Moore of Youngstown return from talks, while Foraker’s stance may shape regional strategy. The national committee chair likely stays with a southerner despite objections.
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Lincoln
Neb
Aryan
Thio
Senator Foraker
Taft
Forwker
Frank
Mon Hett
Colmer
BE. J. Moore
Youngstown
Dida
Bryan
Indiana
Ohio
Tairview
Kentucky
James
Gompers Boiling Over Rally for Bryan Support
Washington July 21 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrived to prepare editorials urging labor to back Bryan and reject the Republicans. Federation plans mass meetings to back the Democratic ticket while a new tactic targets Congress members opposing Gompers program by backing an independent candidate to split the vote.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Cessation of Labor
United States
Gompers
Tcket
Gomper
Federation
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Bryan
Sehor
Mde
Cit
Congress
Gamnpers
Gompers and Mitchell Cited for Contempt in Boycott Case
Washington July 21 President Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL executive council were cited to answer on September 8 next a charge of contempt for violating a court injunction that forbids them from continuing a boycott at the Backe Stove and Range Company.
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Gompers
Morrison
John Mitchell
Excutive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Backe Stove and Range Company
Fragmented Ardent Ad Copy on Loomhardt Hem RAID
A damaged OCR fragment discusses Loomhardt Hem Raid product claiming to remove the cause of health issues and offering a month long treatment with a guarantor. Mentions price and political connotations, but readability is severely compromised with garbled terms.
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Rome
One of the Essentials of healthy homes promotes trusted laxatives
An advertisement touts the Syrup of Figg and Elixir of Senna as a trusted family laxative approved by physicians and Well-Informed of the World. It urges buyers to choose the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Rutland Half-Holiday Movement Faces Clerks and Merchants
The Rutland movement seeks a half day off each Thursday in July and August with merchants and clerks urged to cooperate. The Vermont Union Signal notes public support and urges pre-purchase of supplies to avoid inconvenience, while a Chicago court ruling on transportation advertising raises broader legal questions.
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Ly Rutland
Jones Imeney
Rutland
Vipgen
Vermont Union
Local Building Supplies Price List Highlights Tarred Felt
The notice lists Tarred Felt in 2 and 3 ply priced at $1.00 and $1.20 respectively. It also advertises a good Sheathing Paper at 75 cents and the best option for $1.00, indicating a focus on affordable weatherproofing materials.
Turkish Soldiers Revolt Rumor Sweeps Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople say 7,000 Turkish troops in the Monath district are in open revolt and 2,000 more have been sent to the outbreak. Officers reportedly threaten to strike if officers awaiting court martial for aiding the Young Turk movement are not released immediately. The mutiny could trigger wider army action toward the capital.
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Constantinople
Ltin
Monath
Mind Army Corps
Maceydonia
Trouble in Servia Averted by Royal Mediation
In Servia on July 21 King Peter summoned party leaders to the palace for a luncheon and reconciliation. After a three hour conference it was agreed that M Velimirovics, former minister of public works, would form a cabinet, pass the budget, and push urgent business, followed by Milovanovic who would form a ministry.
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Elgraide
Servia
Peter
Pare Political Partis
M. Velimirovics
M. Milovanovice
Cabinet Crisis in Spain Seen Likely This Week
Madrid July 21 political circles suggest a partial ministerial era is imminent due to deadlock between the Jong Joon administration and opposition over a decision on the administration bill. Rumors say ministers of finance justice and interior may be replaced.
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Madrid
Jong Joon
Finance
Justice
Interior
Five Men Injured On Kearsarge Steam Pipe Burst
In Honolulu the battleship Kearsarge suffered a steam pipe burst in the forward starboard boiler, injuring five crew members seriously. The crew were burned by scalding steam as fires were drawn and the plant was disabled for nine hours. All injured are stable and expected to recover.
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Honolulu
Famine Follows Flood in South China Flood Damage Report
Hongkong report from Catitan committee details flood destruction in South China. About 80 percent of crops ruined, 28,400 homeless, 250,000 without food. property loss around 10,000,000 Mexican stellars. Relief crucial, funds needed exceed 1,000,000, with 60,000 tade for dyke repairs. Cantonese to open first bathivar line in western empire to aid.
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Hongkong
South China
Catitan
Empire of China
William F Vilas Suffered Brain Hemorrhage in Madison
William F Vilas former Staten senator and cabinet member Suffered a brain hemorrhage in Madison Wisconsin around 5 am Relatives in Milwaukee have been notified He is about seventy years old and has led a retired life for several years prior to this illness
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Wis
William F. Vilas
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Vilas
Don’t Cut or Cauterize Piles The Pile Pomade Promise
Advertises Hill's Pile Pomade claiming cures for piles with fewer applications. Safety and efficacy not guaranteed, marketing emphasizes avoidance of surgery and promises relief from itching and bleeding. Wording imitates medical claims from historical drug ads.
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Hill
Jeters
Oe Kluo
Davia
Argo Salmon Ad Claims Fresh Canned Quality
An Alaska Packers Association advertisement extols Argo canned salmon as the best value with same day catch and pack ensuring exceptional quality. The advert urges customers to ask their grocer for Argo salmon, noting San Francisco, California as the distribution point.
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San Your Grocer
Alaska Packers Association
San Francinco
California
Society boycott against Consuelo and Marlborough in London
London July 21. The duke of Marlborough shows unusual participation in society events of the season. Huntly attends many functions while Marlborough avoids most parties. A suspected boycott by an American hostess against the American duchess is reported, with hints the Marlboroughs may reconcile recent tensions.
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Duke of Marlborough
Huntly
Dane
Ttmn Salt
Aliens Diverted to Farms by Immigration Bureau
Washington officials reveal that the bureau of immigration and naturalization used mailed cards to direct about 200 100 cards nationwide, sending responses to applicants. By February to June about 1000 aliens found work, mainly farm labor, with distribution listing Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont and others as destinations.
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Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Jane
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont
Drowning in Sandy Bottom Pond Claims Young Man
Wadda Nanses, 19, of Lawrence, drowned while swimming at Sandy Bottom Stevens pond near North Andover. Part of a 20 person group, he cramps while returning across the pond, sinks, and cannot be revived after fellow swimmer William Burns dives repeatedly to recover the body. He was a tailor in Lawrence living with an aunt.
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Wadda Nanses
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William A. Burns
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Soldier Held for Murder in New Bedford
William Monard a Fort Rodman soldier was arrested today charged with the murder of Edward Dewhurst at Hazel Wood Park on July 19 three years ago. Dewhurst a native of Preston England was about twenty eight. Howard a private in the Fifty Second Company Coast Artillery confessed claiming self defense after Dewhurst flourished a revolver in his face. The prisoner will be brought into the Third District Court tomorrow to plead not guilty.
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William Monard
Fort Rodman
Edward Dewhurst
Hazelwood Park
Dewhurst
Preston
England
Howard
Fifty Second Company
United States , Coast Artillery
Huthorites
Thiva
Roosevelt Bound Steamer Enters Belle Isle Straits
New York dispatch reports the Artio bound Roosevelt entering the Straits of Belle Isle after passing Gulf of St. Lawrence. A message from Commander Peary mentions Point Amour Light and arrival at six Sunday night with fine weather and good progress toward the strait.
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Pix Welock
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Rockefellers Laundry Troubles Stir New York County Case
A legal docket in Westchester County reports liens and judgments against John D. Rockefeller relating to a laundry project. The case cites a January 30 judgment for 415 dollars against Kibbey Concrete Building Co and several labor and material claims. The dispute centers on construction work under a named contractor and notes additional liens involving the stream of suits.
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White Pidink
Jony
Jockdtelier
Porwallen Fille
Wochester
Lori
Thomas Oy
Wyte Platoe Hantware Company
Mindiceatio
Ariiog
Mackefetler
Constisuetion Pork
Cie
Certain
Two Executions at Sing Sing in New York
Ossining July 21 report states Charles Rogers and Angelo Laudiero were electrocuted at Sing Sing prison. Rogers killed Willlis Olney and Frederick Olney at a Middletown area farmhouse on October 6, 1905, and assaulted housekeeper Alice Ingerick. Laudiero, driven by an old feud, killed Michael Ie Ambro in New York on December 14, 1904.
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N.Y
Charies
Rogers
Angelo Laudiero
Sing Sing
Landiero
Willis
Frederick Olney
Middletown
Alice Ingerick
Guorgia Ingerick
Lawhoro
Michael Ie Ambro
New York
Ruef Trial Set for Wednesday in San Francisco
Adrimn Ruef, a former dominant figure in San Francisco politics, faces trial Wednesday on bribery charges. Indicted in seventy eight counts, Ruef is accused of bribing fourteen members of the Board of Supervisors to grant franchises to public service corporations, part of a broader union labor political pattern once shaping city leadership.
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Adrimn Ruef
San Fransisco
Cie Brit
Eugene E. Schmitz
Ruef
Bin
Biet Schmit Board
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