Duke of Abruzzi to Wed Miss Elkins in New York Visit
Rome reports the Duke of Abruzzi will sail to New York to arrange marriage with Katherine Elkins. He may wed on January 29, his birthday, without Italian royal consent amid reported palace opposition and questions of her noble status. The Count of Turin pressed the queen mother for approval, but she reportedly remains opposed.
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Ketchell Seeks Rematch After Narrow Defeat
Stanley Ketchell, who lost the middleweight title to Billy Papke, seeks another bout with the conqueror. Ketchell was knocked out in the twelfth round but praised for his courage as Papke dominated. The fight drew unprecedented attendance, grossing over twenty thousand dollars in Los Angeles.
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Hughes test vote indicates Hughes leads in 35th district
In New York the Hughes test ballots from the Republican primary in the 35th assembly district show Hughes with 528 votes across 28 districts versus 3854 for his challenger. Mc Carren and anti Mc Carren factions claim victory in the county as final tallies lag.
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Tgs County
Hughes
Eave Hughes
Emperor William Umpire at Army Manoeuvres
Emperor William acts as umpire at the chief annual German army manoeuvres near Alsace Lorraine for the entire week. He endures the hardships with the men and rides for hours, taking strong interest in the crowd of about one hundred thousand soldiers. The proximity to the French frontier fuels speculation that Germany aims to display military strength to France.
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Norwood Man Arraigned in Richmond Disorderly Conduct Case
Revy. Leonard W. Snyder of Norwood Ohio was arraigned in police court in Richmond Virginia and fined twenty five dollars and sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct following a police investigation prompted by Richmond parents. He could not post bond.
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Telegraph Want Ads Bring Results
Daily want ads promise quick results with easy placement. Readers are urged to try an ad today to reach local buyers and sellers efficiently through the Telegraph services.
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Daily ‘Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Rather Be Dead Than Go to School
In Lancaster Ohio on September 8 14 year old William son of Leander Sheetzer hotel keeper killed himself after being ordered to attend school He had worked as an errand boy during vacation and preferred to continue his job The census bureau later reported 397 924 bales of cotton ginned in 1908 up to September first compared with 200 278 last year with 6 613 active ginneries reported.
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Ohio
Washington
Census Bureau
Plot to Kill Taft Letter Warns of Assassination Plot
An unsigned August letter mailed from Topeka warns Republican presidential nominee William Howard Taft of an alleged assassination plot. The letter, read aloud by Topeka police chief Taft, suggests a conspiracy by several men and mentions plans to target him in Chicago from a skyscraper.
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Lost Joke Imitator’s Ludicrous Finish at Dinner Party
A tale recounted by Congressman Quarles features a banker guest and a wealthy New York trader at a dinner. A waiter spills lang ue fumee aux episards and the host quips lapsus linguae to ease the scene, prompting laughter and a repeat dinner with a similar mishap. The New York Press notes the anecdote and Daily Telegraph ads promise results.
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New York Giants of Finance
New York Press
Right to Left Writing in Ancient Greek Scrolls
The Greek scribes originally wrote right to left following Phoenician precedent, then alternated directions until about 500 B C to ease line transition. This zigzag method, Boustrophedon, allowed lines to turn like oxen plowing. Some writers even began at the bottom, placing lines above earlier ones. Brazil bans wood for building due to termites and other insects.
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London Chronicle
They Take The Kinks Out Pills Ad Claim
A Vermont man N. H. Brown of Pittsfield touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as reducing stomach liver and bowels kinks with lasting satisfaction. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction at all drug stores for 25 cents.
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N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
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