Path to New York Senate Seat Remains Unclear as Talks Continue
Washington reports no clear candidate emerges to fill the New York Senate seat vacated by Thomas Pratt. Secretary Root may run, but former NYGOP chair Woodruff has not committed, and Frank Hitchcock and others avoid commitments amid White House conferences and hotel meetings.
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Washington
United States Senate
Thomas C. Pratt
New York
White House
Root
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York Republican State Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee Chairman Visits White House
The Republican National Committee chairman arrived in Washington from Hot Springs Virginia and met President Roosevelt at the White House. The president congratulated him on managing the Taft campaign, but no politics were discussed during the call.
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Republican National Committee
Washington
Hot Springs
Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Mr. Teft
Mass of evidence against night riders
Nashville dispatch says after bail writ denial by Judge Jones speculation grows on next steps for prisoners. Rumor links a federal court petition, requiring claims of prior unlawful state court refusals. Judge Jones warns reporters on law points and contempt statutes. Grand jury exposed two night rider meeting places and other related evidence.
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Nashville
Tenn
Union City
Jones
Grand Jury
Deplore Death of Late Senator Carmack
Resolutions deploring the death of former U S senator Edward Ward Carmack from Tennessee were adopted at a mass meeting in Washington tonight. Representative Sims presided as speakers lauded Carmack as a citizen, senator and patriot, calling his death a loss to state and nation.
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Washington
Edward Ward Carmack
United States
Tennessee
Eleven die as EXPREdO wreck causes gruesome crash
A fatal EXPRESSO wreck near the city leaves eleven dead and many injured as splintered cars burn. Surviving passengers perform acts to rescue others and prevent further deaths amid the debris.
Tragic Great Northern Express Hits New Orleans Local
A fogbound collision at Little Woods station near New Orleans leaves eleven dead and many injured as the Great Northern Express crashes into the rear of the New Orleans and Northeastern local. Fire follows the wreck and heroic passengers aid survivors while authorities coordinate rescue efforts.
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Great Northern Express
Northeastern
Little Woods
Lake Port Chartrain
Co. A. Crawford
Seminary
William Attaway
Slidell
B. Lowery
American Creosote Works
Great Northern
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Covington
Blackman
Great Northern Tain
Berhind
Tinberg
Weather Outlook: Cooler Thursday and Fair Friday
A cooler air mass settles in Thursday with lower winds and dry conditions. Friday remains fair with light winds and pleasant skies expected across the region.
Pennsylvania Erects Humphreys Division Monument at Fredericksburg
In Fredericksburg Virginia on November 11 a large Pennsylvania built monument honoring General Andrew A Humphreys division of the 5th Army Corps for the December 18 1862 Maryes Heights assault was dedicated in the National Cemetery. George F Baer president of the Pennsylvania Railroad spoke as Fredericksburg Hattiefield Memorial Commission head. The Connecticut granite monument features a nine foot bronze statue of Humphreys looking over the battlefield, standing about twenty feet high.
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Fredericksburg
Pennsylvania
Andrew A. Humphrey
Marye's Heights
National Cemetery
George F. Baer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fredericksburg Hattiefield Memorial
Pennsylvania Monument
Connecticut
Gen. Humphrey
National Grange Opens 40th Anniversary Meeting in Washington
In Washington D C on November 11 the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry opened its annual meeting with hearty attendance from governors ex governors and public figures. The event marks the 40th anniversary of the organization as sessions focus on agriculture policy and issues. President Roosevelt will receive delegates at the White House. At Newbern North Carolina a Massachusetts soldiers monument was dedicated in the presence of veterans from both sides of the Civil War.
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National Capital
National Grange
Roosevelt
White House
Newbern
N. C
Massachusetts
Blue Ribbon Flavor Tips for Ice Cream Extracts
A note highlights that good extracts matter most for ice cream quality. It suggests using Blue Ribbon extracts to obtain praise for lemon or vanilla flavors, emphasizing the importance of flavoring agents in dessert success.
Taxpayers urged to pay taxes with early discount offered
In 1908 notice Deputy Sheriff W. P. Hawley asks all taxpayers to visit the office in the Telephone Building to pay immediately. A 2 percent discount applies to those paying before November 20, 1908. The message ends with a brief product note about Wilson Milk with one third water added.
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W. P. Hawley
Plunge of Harvey Watterson Shocks Louisville Society
Harvey Watterson son of Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, died after falling from the nineteenth floor of his office building at 87 Water Veer. The death, deemed accidental, drew condolences from national figures as Louisville prepared to inter his body and inform Henry Watterson.
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Louisville
Harvey W. Watterson
Henry Watterson
Benjamin Ridgley
Mexico
Ridgley
Freight Subway Plan Faces Hearing in New York
The Public Service Commission heard William J. Wilgus's plan for a freight subway under Manhattan waterways with branch lines and a Jersey tunnel. The $100,000,000 project would place a large freight yard and direct dispatch to shippers, but faced notable opposition during the session.
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New York
Public Service Commission
William J. Wilgus
Manhattan
Commercial
Jersey
Consignee
Tourist Breaks Emeryville Mile Record in 44.2
Oakland reports Roeyal Tourist set a mile and one sixteenth record at Emeryville clocking 44.2 seconds for the distance. The previous mark stood at 114.5 seconds.
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Oakland
Cal
Nov
Roeyal Tourist
Emeryville
Birthday of King Victor Emmanuel Celebrated
Rome marks King Victor Emmanuel entering his fortieth year with nationwide celebrations. Nearly every house displays the national flag and portraits of the King and royal family as the anniversary is observed with enthusiasm.
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Rome
Victor Emanuel
Crowds Gather At Quirinal For King’s Daily Car Ride
Large crowds surround the Quirinal as the King begins his daily automobile ride. A morning diplomatic reception at the Quirinal saw representatives of various nations congratulate the King on behalf of their governments.
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Quirinal
Old Enough to Have Her Wishes Regarded
Staunton Va November 11 Special Incorporation court ruled Helen Everett nearly 18 may stay with her aunt L W Michael and continue schooling despite her father George Everett Berkley Springs W Va seeking habeas corpus to return her to West Virginia Attorney D D Allen represented the father and Joseph A Glasgow the daughter The court held she was old enough to decide where to live and should remain in Staunton
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Staunton
Corporation Court
George Everett
Berkley Springs
W. Va
Helen
L. W. Michael
Everett
West Virginia
DD. Allen
Joseph A. Glasgow
Franchise Taken Away At Referendum Election
Cleveland federal court judge rules Municipal Traction Company insolvent and orders a receiver named the franchise of the railway company to be taken away at the recent referendum election. Lincoln report notes Bryan as possible Nebraska chancellor but dismissed by regents. Andrew’s selection viewed as political by many. Wilson Milk advertised with quality and price in Daily Telegraph.
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Cleveland
Podny
Ohio
Taylor
Municipal Traction Company
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
University of Nebraska
E. Benjamin Andrews
Bryan
Andrews
Andrew
Arbuckles End Price War Expectation After Agreement Ends
New York reports say refined sugar price cuts reduce margins between raw and refined sugar to 7.38 cents per pound, lowering profits by about two thirds. Industry talk suggests intensifying competition rather than a renewed bitter war, noting a prior agreement between Havemeyer and Arbuckle Brothers has ended with no renewal.
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New York
Ad Arbuckle Brothers
Havemeyer
Arbuckle Brothers
Lawyer Harvey Watterson Falls to Death in Wall Street
New York reporter Harvey Watterson, son of Col. Henry Watterson of the Courier Journal, plunged from his nineteenth floor Wall Street office window and died on the roof of an adjacent building.
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Harvey W. Watterson
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Waterveer
Mr. Watterson
Col
Harvey Watterson
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Wall Street
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