Massive fires and floods claim multiple lives and damages
A center city fire in New Orleans destroys wholesale houses and plants across three blocks with losses between 1 million and 2 million. Floods drown about 12 in Augusta Georgia and 15 in Folsom New Mexico. Train wrecks, bridge washouts, and mine disasters kill or injure numerous people across several states.
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New Orleans
Brinville
Chartres
Theames
Conti Street
Royal
Augusta
Cimmaron
Folsom
N. M
Colorado and Southern
Prominent Leaders Die Across the Nation in One Month
George P Rowell of New York founder of Printers Ink died at Poland Springs Missouri after a month long illness Colonel William F Vilas former Cleveland cabinet member and six year US Senator died in Madison Wisconsin at sixty eight E E Beckler noted civil and construction engineer died at St Paul pass West Tunnel camp near Taft Montana aged fifty two John Henry Briggs sixty two millionaire cattle raiser shot himself at his At tica Indiana home despondent over illness General Alexander P Stewart Confederate lieutenant general died in Biloxi Mississippi at eighty seven Alex Fraisser French trapper found dead in his Manitowash Wisconsin shack with a bullet wound Margaret Daly Vokes a noted comedienne died at her Lynnfield Massachusetts summer home after long tuberculosis Tony Pastor theatrical manager died at Elmhurst Long Island aged seventy one John James Greenough inventor and former patent office superintendent died at Brookline Massachusetts Rev Albert H Trick of Brooklyn died by suicide in New York City
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George P. Rowell
New York
Poland Springs
Rowell
Printers’ Ink
William F. Vilas
Madison
Wis
Cleveland
United States Senate
E. E. Beckler
United States
West Tunnel
St Paul Pass
Taft
Mont
John Henry Briggs
Attica
Ind
Alexander P. Stewart
Biloxi
Miss
Alex Fraisser
Manitowash
Margaret Daly Vokes
Comendierne
Lynnfield
Mass
Antonio
Cummins Plans Special Iowa Session on Primary Law Change
Governor A B Cummins says he will call a special Iowa legislature session to amend the primary law and allow the people to elect Senator Allison’s successor. The move follows a Republican conference in Des Moines. John W Kern was notified in Indianapolis of his nomination for vice president by the Democrats. Mr Bryan and other party leaders attended the ceremonies with Bryan delivering a speech on trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Allison
Bes Moines
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Bryan
Stagecoach Robbery Attacks Yellow stone Park
A masked highwayman robbed seven stage coaches in Yellow stone park seizing about 2000 in cash and jewelry. The incident followed the usual route with multiple quick attacks as coaches appeared in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Lowry
Alaska
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Walworth County
S. D
John Bradley
John Brennan
William F. Stephens
Denver
Noted Persons News Review from Various Locales
The column surveys wide topics from the Cassie Chadwick bankruptcy case to Ferdinand Pinney Earle’s arrest and release, Richard Croker named honorary Dublin burgess, New York DA Jerome cleared by a special referee, Mrs. Howard Gould suing Frank A. McLaughlin, David E. Thompson injured in Mexico City, and William H. Taft fishing on Middle Bass Island.
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Cassie L. Chadwick
Leroy
Jerome
New York
Hughes
Howard Gould
Frank A. McLaughlin
David E. Thompson
Mexico
Mexico City
William H. Taft
Middle Bass Island
Lake Erie
July 1908 Internal Revenue decline and liquor tax drop
The July 1908 internal revenue total was 22 029 316 dollars, down 2 899 508 from July 1907. Retail liquor dealers tax fell 216 149 as 8 646 shops went out of business. South Carolina floods ease as rivers fall and bridges are repaired. Rosebud Indian Reservation surplus lands opened for settlement covering about 800 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud Indian Reservation
South Dakota
Arkansas Rock Island fires two for smoking on duty
Superintendent F J Easly of the Arkansas division discharged an engineer and a brakeman for smoking. The workers appeal to the Brotherhoods of Engineers and Trainmen claiming a Personal Liberty contract violation. Trainmen threaten a general strike unless reinstated. In New York seven thousand garment workers are on strike, with potential spread to major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Easly
Arkansas Division
Rock Island
Brotherhoods of Engineers
Chicago
New York City
Baron Speck von Sternberg Dies in Heidelberg
German ambassador Baron Speck von Sternberg dies at age 56 from lung inflammation in Heidelberg. His wife, Miss Lilian May Langham of Louisville, Ky., was with him at the end.
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Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Heidelberg
Germany
Lilian May Langham
Louisville
Baron von Sternberg
Atlantic City Saloons Closed Under Martial Law Threat
Governor Fort declares Sunday saloon closures to curb vice in Atlantic City and warns of martial law if excise laws go unenforced. 220 bars shut as a historic drinkless day marks one of few in 54 years.
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Fort
New Jersey
Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago
Toledo
Chicago Association of Commerce
Financial Gains and Rail Receivership Developments
Dispatches indicate gradual gains in business volume and improved sentiment. Production rises in leading industries. Judge Kohlsaar extends receivership of Southern Indiana Railroad to Chicago Southern Railway. A B Brown & Co suspends as liabilities exceed 1 million dollars.
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Dun
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Chicago Southern Railway Company
Kohlsaar
United States
Chicago
Market quotations from Minneapolis wheat on Aug 29
Wheat quotes from Minneapolis on August 29 show Sent 97¼ to 97 3/4 cents, De a 97 1/2 cents, May 101 1/2 cents. On track No 1 hard 100 3/4 cents, No 1 Northern 99 3/4, No 2 Northern 96 3/4, No 3 Northern 93 1/2 cents.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax price on track for Duluth arrivals
Wheat futures for arrival and on track show No 1 Northern at 31.00 percent, No 2 Northern at 98 percent for Sept 98 to Dec at 97. Flax prices on track list Sept 1.26, Oct 1.2514, Nov 1.2412, Dec 1.22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Northern
Market quotes from St Paul Union Stock Yards
Cattle regimes show good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, calves 3.75 to 5.75. Hogs range 6.25 to 6.60. Sheep include wethers 3.75 to 4.00, yearlings 4.00 to 4.25, spring lambs 4.50 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Adjusted
Chicago Aug 29 Wheat Sept 64c Dec 9434c May 9834 98c Corn Sept 77c Dec 6534c May 64% 64c Oats Sept 48% 49c Dec 49 491gc May 51c Pork Sept 14.65 Oct 14.75 Jan 16.25 May 16.25 Butter Creameries 18% 22%6c dairies 17 20c Eggs 18c Poultry Turkeys 16c chickens 1012 11c springs 14c
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Chicago
Chicago Livestock Prices Wed Aug 29 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Chicago market quotes show cattle prices across grades from cattle and heifers to calves with values ranging from about 1.75 to 7.50. Hog categories list light to heavy and pigs with prices roughly 3.90 to 9.02. Sheep and yearlings fetch 2.25 to 5.00 and lambs 3.50 to 6.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Real American Woman Debate Sparks Public Backlash
The article defends American women against Professor Kerrick Herrick’s sweeping indictment. It argues most women are modest, industrious, and devoted to noble pursuits while condemning a few swaggering urban foils. It asserts women nationwide engage in active, respectable work more than in other civilized lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Kerrick
Herrick
America
Our Respect For Law And The Oyster Bay Suffragists
The piece contrasts calm nonviolent suffragists at Oyster Bay with recent British suffragettes. It highlights a woman leader who faced President Roosevelt and notes the president protecting privacy. It suggests restraint earned more than aggressive tactics would have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Tay
Roosevelt
House of Commons
London
United States
Oyster Bay
Secret Service
Campaign contributions expected to match applause in major cities
Report notes donors likely to give generously, with Chicago and Denver crowds cited as a measure of support. If funds align with the level of cheering, contributions could set a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denver
Russian 126-Year-Old Shown to Czar as Sample
A man claimed to be 126 years old was presented to the czar as a sample of Russian endurance, suggesting the age was achieved by avoiding attention from nihilists and bomb throwers.
Zeppelin’s airship Kicks Up a Ropes Down Incident
A historical report notes the airship’s rope-down caused a strong kick described as a steerlike motion, followed by an abrupt disturbance as the craft settled. The anecdote highlights the sturdy handling required during tethering.
Our great fleet at the antipodes
A brief note states our fleet lies at the antipodes and questions who cares noting no votes are cast there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antipodes
The Uncrowned Queen Mary Eliza Betsy Smith
Mary Eliza Betsy Smith rejects marriage for independence, works as dry goods clerk and companion, then becomes cook, asserting control over the mistress and household. A portrait of a woman seeking rights and autonomy through changing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eliza Betsy Smith
Esaut
Mary Smith
Touche Hancock
New York Press
Points of Etiquette From a Bygone Era
A compact guide on social conduct mentions timing for finger bows after dessert, proper escorting etiquette, congratulating newlyweds, avoiding bell announcements at meals, and arm positions for dining. It notes street versus indoor rules, who pays wedding costs, and clergy fees as the start of the groom’s expenses.
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8. C
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William E. Annis
George Johnson
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Venezuelan Civil Court of First Instance
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Cuba
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Australia
Russell Sage
Sage
St. Paul Union Stock Yards
Chicago Union Stock Yarde
Zeppelin
Clark
Alberta
Montana
Minneasota
S. Dakota
J. Nepstad & CO
Foleyshoney
Neepiat
4Th Avenue
Boulder River
J. A. Lowry & CO
Bie Timber
G. T. Bush
Jon
Akbury, Gasahler
Tayler
Gashier
Jas. Vestal
J. D. Radford
John F. Asbury
D. D. Smith
F. EB. Taylor
Thos, Flanagan
G. N. Brillman, A. &. Gomminsicner
A. Bailey
Notary Public
Skillman & Bailey
Choice
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T. G. Shipton & Son
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