News of the World Resting Items Condensed for Readers
A digest of world events notes the judgment in the Standard Oil case reversal and new trial. Reports include Bryan’s presidential nomination at Lincoln, a yacht collision near Oyster Bay, a fatal Jamaica Plain shooting, Denver marriage of Evelyn Walsh to Edward McLean, and Taft campaign developments. Also covered are Lusitania speed gains, fires, floods, political debates, labor issues, and notable deaths in politics and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Lan Gis
District Court
Wan
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Oyster Bay
Newport
Mayfower
St. Louia
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Evelyn Walsh
Denver
Edward McLean
Washington Post
John R. McLean
Cincinni
New York
Queenstown
Gridley
Kan
Vernon County
Missouri
United States
Russia
Japan
Germany
Admiral Rosestvensky
Maine
Alabama
Manila
Chicago Health Department
Kearsage
Honolulu
State of
Kansas
Gatford
Coffeyville
War Department
Bureau of Forestry
Planta
Jefferson
Ala
W. A. Hemphill
Lissie Gleason
Clyde M. Gow
Troy
Juvenile Protective Association of
Atlanta
Remus
Joel Chandler
Prince of Wales
Quebec
William F. Walker
New Britain
Conn
Mexico
Connecticut
Knights of Akasarben
Omaha
T. B. Knox
Knox
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Taft
Germantown
J. E. F. McGee
Independence
Bartlesville
Rojestvensky
Russian Fleet In the Battle of the Sea of Japan, Ia Dead At Bad Nauheim
William F. Vilas
Cleveland
Mary Holliday
C.K. Holliday
Bante Pe
Topeka
Henry C. Potter
Episcopal Church
Coopers
Town
N.Y
William H. Taft
International Society 1
Steam Shorelmen
William H. Rossington
Missouri Happenings and legends across the state
A collage of Missouri notes recalling Revolutionary War veteran William Dilday of Lawrence County buried near Mount Vernon, a 1907 school apportionment of 1 564 698.95 to St Louis and counties, feats by eater John Lyle in Harwell, and various local items from Kingsville to Sedalia. It also reports wolf bounties paid in Jackson County, legal notices on primary law, and other state happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Lawrence County
Stinson
Mount Vernon
William Dilday
Turnback Bottom
Missouri
H. A. Gass
St. Louis
John Lyle
Epicuress
Northwest Missouri
Lyle
Maryville
Harwell
Jackson
Independence
John B. Swanger
Krapmeyer
Swanger
Pri
Mary Law
J. E. Bosse
Boone County
Henry Andrae
Cole County
W. L. Wright
Chariton ‘County
A. H. Whitney
Andrian County
J. Hensley
St. Francois
Angora mohair trousers for Taft shown at Chicago rally
Tale of mohair from Admiral Togo the Angora goat of Texas raised by Frank C. Landrum used to weave cloth for William Howard Taft's trousers. The six month clip yielded ten pounds, the largest such cut, and tailors Owen Owen and Col. Cecil Lyon oversaw the production for the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Wilttum H. Taft
Admiral Togo
Frank C. Landrum
Montell
South Africa
St. Louis
Lady Holmes
Mr. Taft
Taft
John B. Carrington
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Owen Owen
Washington, D. C
Owen
Col. Cecil Lyon
Prohibition Candidate Seeks Judge Artman Presidency Bid
Chicago report notes Judge Samuel R. Artman of Lebanon Indiana, a prominent figure in Prohibition circles, facing a push to run for the presidency. The article outlines local sentiment and potential impact on party strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tda
Artman
Chicago
Samuel R. Artman
Lebanon
Ind
Prohibitionist Judge Opposes Liquor Sale Curb
In Boone County Indiana 1907 Judge Art Femnan of the circuit court ruled against ceasing liquor sales, siding with the Anti-Nuisance League of Indiana. The decision argued state law favored regulating liquor to protect public morals and safety, aiding prohibition advocates nationwide. The Republican judge has since become a prominent anti liquor figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isseircuit
Boone County
Indanan
Sa Irons
Indana
Leather shoe for horses gains ground in Australia
In parts of Australia horses are shod with leather rather than iron tram shoes. The leather shoe provides better foot support on grassy or fine sandy soil. Though costlier, its advantages may justify the higher price and could spread to more qualities where soil type favors leather footwear for hooves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fragmentary Civil War Field Loss Report From Gettysburg
A damaged wartime dispatch notes soldiers dead and many wounded, with scattered names and ranks among units including the Tenth and Barbe, Morrison, Garver. It mentions a field hospital, a sudden storm, and wounding entries as wives and families react to the casualties. The account remains fragmentary with unclear sequencing and missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Sensino Barbe
Morrison
Garver
Stewart
Good Canal Work Figures for 1908 Project
Data from Washington reports show completion of Vana section work in 1908 with 988,575 cubic yards of material removed. Total excavation valued near 2 million dollars, about 65 percent handled by shovels, dredges moving 10,090.17 cubic yards and 122,797 cable yards renovated by other methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Officials to Visit Kansas Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth
Secretary of War Luke E Wright Maj Gen J Franklin Bell chief of staff and Capt M F Davis eyeed to attend opening of coming term of army schools at Fort Leavenworth Aug 15 They will move from Fort Riley to open the school of application for cavalry and field artillery This will be Wrights first visit to the posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Leavenworth
Luke E. Wright
J. Franklin Yel
M.F. Davis
Army Se
Fortth
Fort Riley
Wright
Government to Appeal in Indiana Li ard Ol company case
Government to appeal a rehearing petition in the Indiana Li ard Ol company matter as Jo Grosscup and associates face a court of appeals challenge. The campaign notes Lincoln Neb editor changes and publisher lineup, while President Roosevelt signals prosecutions despite recent legal rulings. Sixteen Japanese entrants deported from Mexico to the United States are reported. West Point cadets face duties in District of Columbia as cases and military actions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Point
United States Military Se
Race War Avert in Natalbany Amid Turmoil
Fragmentary report notes averted violence in Natalbany amid tensions involving Italian and foreign groups. Mentions a Washington based commander and Honduran link, with unclear details on who prevented clashes.
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News OF the
LaFollette
Long
Emporia
Elles Deth Gleason
Eleberry
Clyde Gow
Albuquerque
N. M
Auckland
New Zealand
Paris
Ger
Panama
Nicaragua
Honduras
Dupont Powder Company
Panama Canal
Thompson
Cincinnati
A Okers
Northwest
Harvey Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Bureau of Labor
Southeastern Freight Association
Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association
Atchison (Kan) Oatmeal and Cereal Company
Anttrust
Battle Creek Breakfast Food Company
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers of America
Pereonal Seth Bullock
South Dakota
Africa
Senator Long
J. L. Bristow
Conference of Naval Officers
Kingsville
Earth
Rice-Messengale
Supreme Court
Rice
Messengale
John Murphy
Sedalia
John
Agricultural College
American Holstein-Fretslan Association
C. H. Eckles
Columbia
Enoch D. Emery
Emery
Cainsvill
John B. Maupin
Lewis Mill
Glasgow
Charlen Taylor
Lamonte
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Knob Noster
Cockrell
Johnson County
Vina Hamilton
Auxvasse
Sturgeon Leader
Mn Missouriane
Utan
T. E. Woodward
Missouri Agricultural Colleeg
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Utah Agricultural College
Woodward
Missouri Supreme Court En Banc
Herbert Hadley
Standard Oil
Missouri Pacific
Wabash, Express, Coal and Refrigerator
Wm. F. Neidringhaug
William F. Neidringhouse
Granite City, Ill
National Enameling and Stamping Company
Granite City
Central Western College
Warrenton
Miami
A. R. Edmonds
Democratic State Central Committee
Duncan
Webster County
Luther J. Ellis
D. L. Steinberg
Fairport
de Kalb
Herbert A. Perry
Bertha M. Dehart
Gideon
New Madrid
H. D. Mumma
M. V. Mumma
Mount Hope
Franklin County
David W. Pierce
Edwin J. Pierce
Oakside
Shannon County
Guibert C
Rich Hill
Polsce
Jease Kinney
Kansas City
Aurora
H.€. Hempshear
David BR
France
R. Artman
Penns Viva National Guard
William J. Besa
Charles Bryan
Riard L. Metcalf
Paign
Stardard
N. Y
Re ‘Velt
United Stateals
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Ceba
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