Government to seek rehearing in Standard Oil case
Government lawyers will file for a rehearing of the Standard Oil of Indiana fine reversal. A Denver mystery woman, wounded and drowned, is found in a park lake with suspicions of murder. Semmes Wright, son of Gen Luke Wright, is hospitalized in Memphis after a street fight.
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Taft Accepts Nomination In Cincinnati Address
William Howard Taft accepted the Republican presidential nomination in Cincinnati on a Sag-draped platform at his brother Charles O Taft’s historic home. He vowed to continue Roosevelt policies, praising party standards and rallying support as the city helped notify the party’s choice.
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William ‘Howard ‘Taft
United States
Wiliam II Taft
Charles O' Taft
Roosevelt
Housefelt
Taft
Bebb Pubeau Petits
Georgia Peach Crowned King of Fruit World
The article proclaims the peach as the dominant fruit for three months, noting Georgia leads production with 8,600,000 trees in bearing and a projected 3,000 carloads. It reports 60 percent of crop sold at orchards and Baltimore canneries resuming purchases, sourcing from Delaware and Maryland orchards due to high railroad freight costs.
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In Unison Warn Labor Injustice in Injunctions
A city official emphasizes a firm stand against favoritism in labor injunctions. The statement vows to prevent any appearance of injustice and protect the interests of all citizens.
Child Labor Law Test Results in DC Show Rejections Below One-Tenth
Examination of 1600 children under the new DC law since June 30 finds 7 percent of boys aged 16 or under rejected for physical condition while 8 girls pass. A census bulletin notes women and girls generally healthier, though mortality rises when female labor mirrors male work as in Italy and Ireland. Overall death rates for both genders are lower per thousand than in 1890.
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Italy
Ireland
Wisconsin's Van Hise Picked for National Resources Panel
William R. George founder of the boys' republics in Freeville New York announces another republic site in Pittsburg. President Roosevelt selects Charles R. Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin to join the Committee of Conservation of Natural Resources.
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Boys’ Republic
Freeville
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Pittsburg
Charles R. van Hide
University of Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Committee of Conservation of Natural Resources
City to Aid of Babies Heat Wave Mortality Rise
During a severe heat spell the city reports a sharp increase in infant deaths. Officials vow aid measures to protect young children and improve conditions in hospitals and homes. Demographics and neighborhoods affected include downtown districts and surrounding wards. Medical staff warn caregivers to monitor infants for heat stress and dehydration.
Steam Roller Campaign Echoes Taft Roosevelt Clash
The piece surveys Taft and Roosevelt era debate on trusts and federal supervision. It notes speeches, policy contrasts, and calls for strong enforcement against unlawful trusts, plus mentions economic and political themes from the period. It also references industrial training proposals and regional agricultural notes.
Victim Killed as Lynchers Victorious in Florida
A violent incident in Florida ends with lynchers triumphing over a target. Authorities have not released full details. no arrests announced at this time.
Public lynching at Pensacola park after prison riot
A mob of about 1 000 attacked Pensacola jail Wednesday night, overpowering officers and dragging a prisoner from the jail. They dangled the man from an electric pole in the center of the park as gunfire filled the scene, with over 2 000 spectators and many wounded carried away.
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Aia
Chicago Trade Review notes improving demand and factory activity
The Weekly Review of Chicago Trade reports rising demands in key productive lines, plans for heavier construction, and many factories near capacity. Weather aided retail lines and stockpiles. bank clearings fell 5.3 percent from the prior year, and district failures totaled 35 with liabilities over $5,000 up from last week.
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New Party’s Ticket Proposed for Georgia Candidates
Independence party nominates Thomas Hisgen of Massachusetts for President and Jobb Temple Graves of Georgia for Vice President at Chicago convention. Jarred by a riot, Milliam Jennings Bryan was urged. Blagen favored by Hearst camp. platform includes initiative and referendum, government ownership of utilities, eight hour public work, anti-bucket shop, anti-prison-made goods, tariff revision, and a national health bureau.
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Kansas
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Poison in Mrs Gunness Body Deepens Murder Theory
Coroner Mack’s report to Rush Medical College expert Dr Walter Haines finds struck pine and arsenic in fatal amounts in the stomachs of Mrs Belle Gunness and two children. The new evidence bolsters the murder-with-suicide theory and challenges claims that Ray Lamphere is innocent.
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Andrew Heigelein
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Minnesota Finances Show Strong Box Total and Insurance History
Minnesota reports 3 013 274 in the state treasury the largest in years. Fifteen year insurance stats show premiums exceed 72 million with losses over 37 million. Red Lake County commissioners paid 10 cent crow bounty for 2 396 birds killed in two and a half months.
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Red Lake County
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Business outlook mixed with cautious recovery in 1908 era
New York reports show gradual gains in future buying at several large centers especially in the West and Southwest. Industrial demand revives modestly. idle capacity declines. Retail trade remains fair with price reductions stimulating sales while stocks move slowly. Bradstreet notes 263 US failures for the week ending July 23, plus 24 Canadian failures.
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Northwest
United States
Bradstreet
Regional grain and livestock price summaries across U S markets
Chicago Cattle and hogs quoted from $4.00 to $7.85 for prime and good ranges, wheat No 2 around 90 cents, corn No 2 up to 76 cents. Indianapolis hogs $6.75 to $8.50, wheat 87 to 88 cents, Detroit oats 63 to 64 cents, Milwaukee wheat $1.00 to $1.11, Buffalo cattle $4.00 to $7.00, New York cattle $4.00 to $6.50 and corn Sc to 84c, Toledo grain and clover seed listed.
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New York
Toledo
Nome Clean Up Sets New Gold Output Milestone
The report notes Nome Clean-Up mine produced 3.5 million dollars while the first annual spring output from the Neme gold workings reaches a total of 8.5 million dollars.
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Neme
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