Fate rests with committee in Bluefield West Virginia Guards
A third meeting of young men organized a potential West Virginia National Guard company in Bluefield. A committee led by Joseph M. Sanders and others will seek Dawson's recognition to equip and uniform the unit. Chaplain Rev D R Moss was chosen. next meeting set with Dr French W Smith. Enrollment at Dr Smith's office continues.
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West Virginia National Guards
Bluefield
Bailey
Wm. M. C. Dawson
State National Guards
Joseph M. Sanders
H. S. Shott
H. B. Kitts
A. H. Land
D. G. Lilly
W. P. Hawley
George M Ford
D.R. Moss
French W. Smith
Dr. Smith
President Roosevelt Narrowly Escapes Horseback Accident
In Rock Creek park President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt escaped serious harm when the president's new horse reared on a creek bank. The horse fell backward into the creek as the president almost toppled ten feet but landed in the water uninjured. He remounted and rode for over an hour before returning to the White House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rock Creek Park
White House
Two-Cent Postage Pact With Britain to Begin Oct 1908
Postmaster General Meyer announced an agreement with the British government to set letter postage at two cents an ounce between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland, effective October 1 1908. He argues the lower rate will raise receipts by expanding trade and mail usage, boosting U S manufacturers sales in England and reliance on mail for orders.
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Washington
Meyer
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
United Kingdom
England
Idaho Democrats split over Mormon question at convention
At Twin Falls Idaho the Democratic convention divided over Mormonism. Two conventions met in the same hall amid chaotic scenes as each side claimed legality and prepared for a possible contest before the national committee in Denver.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Denver
Presbyterian United Presbyterians union talks abandoned
Pittsburg June 8 The proposed union of the Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches has been abandoned for the present after ongoing discussions presented to the general assemblies of both denominations.
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Union
Presbyterian and
United Presbyterian Churches
Pittsburg
Presbyterian
General Assembly
District Court rules whiskey and neutral spirits are not like substances
Washington June 3 The question that sparked heavy government distillery debate over whether whiskey and neutral spirits are like substances has been decided by the District of Appeals, holding they are not like substances.
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Washington
District of Uate
Old Prohibition and Teapot Tidbits Commentary
Roosevelt and Bonaparte uphold the distillers appeal while Kentucky whiskey must use corn mash. Wu Ting Fang is noted. A political anecdote echoes a Shanghai doctor tale where a mandarin is advised to exercise by sweeping floors to recover strength.
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Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
Wu Ting Fang
Shanghai
Whistle Stops Rabbit and Elephant Tales Across Africa
A New York Press note recalls a sharp whistle silencing a rabbit and a timid elephant reacting to a mysterious noise. It mentions Molly Cottontail and an antelope as examples and cites an African hunter's remark on elephant timidity.
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Molly Cottontall
New York
L'Ress
The Train Meeting
Two men converse on a train about Barkins lecture. One warns the other Barkins is dull, but the second reveals he is Barkins himself.
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Barkins
Riddle of Marriage in a Hotel Dining Room
A judge notes that a couple’s marital status can be inferred by portions: if a man orders two whole portions separately they are not married, but if he orders one portion for two they are.
Proposal Reply Sparks Sweet Confusion
In a playful exchange the pair hints at a proposal moment with a misheard answer. The exchange ends with a humorous twist as the woman replies with a light hearted fudge pun rather than a yes.
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Tom
Chicago News
Tomato plants and garden supplies seen in Roanoke ad
Roanoke Virginia florist listings advertise tomato plants including Ponderoosa and other varieties with prompt shipment options. The notices promote flags and bunting from The W. P. Hawley Mose Co and mention fallon florist and Roanoke addresses.
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Fallon
Florist
Roanoke
Fallon, Florist
Ponderoosa
Roapoke
White House Courtesy Through Presidential Greetings and Dinners
The article recalls Adams withdrawing at Jefferson’s 1801 inauguration after midnight nominations, contrasts Polk inviting rival Henry Clay to dine at the White House, and praises Polk for courteous leadership and unblemished character in maintaining cordial relations across party lines.
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John Adams
Jefferson
White House
Adams
Alexander K. McClure
Polk
Henry Clay
Clay
A Bit of Advice From the Gunnison Gazette
A short humorous note on courtship etiquette advises young men to wait patiently for a woman who says she is busy with housework, suggesting the object of affection may be won by another suitor if they hesitate. The item includes playful reader contributions and a quick riddle about wheel types.
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The
Gunnison Gazette
Blinker Runs Over His Mother In Law In Sporting News
A fragment from a sports section mentions Blinker and an incident involving his mother in law. No further details or confirmation appear in the available text.
Nell A girl shouldn't marry a man and other notices
A collection of short, humorous quotes from newspapers and a brief advertisement notes DeWitt's Kidney and Windder Pills claim to strengthen weakened kidneys. The items reference the Philadelphia Record and Philadelphia Press with casual banter and a nod to traditional Arable figures traced from Solomon's seal.
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Nell
Belle
Philadelphia Record
DeWitt
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West Virginia
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
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Itaho
Compton Bros., Dentists
State Bank Building
W. VA
Court
LA Preferencia
White Pharmacy
Baseball
Richmond
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Norfolk
Danville -Lynchburg
National
St. Louis
Boston
Brooklyn
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Cleveland
Expressman
Metropolitan Men’s Furnishing Co Iks
Bland Street
Dallas News
Dlamburg
W. P. Llawley Moise. Co
W. VP
Ilawley Moise, Co
President Polk
Feacher
M. G. Whitlow How. Co
Princeton Ave
Samuel Turk
Princeton
West Va
Follansbee
Edwin Clapp
Manhattan
Shumate Clothing Company
Princton Ave
Bluefield, W. Va
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