World News Roundup of Strikes Trials and Trade
A condensed wire of global items reports the Canadian Pacific strike affecting about 20,000 workers, Wright’s aero plant orders, reduced U S England postage, battleships Alabama and Maine reaching Gibraltar, a county treasurer shooting a girl then killing himself, shipwreck castaways reaching Samoan islands, and new railroad material alliances forming in New York. Other notes include stock market gains, Koch’s tuberculo sis address, interstate commerce court actions, and drought breaking rains across the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Wilbur Wright
United States
England
Alabama
Maine
Gibraltar
Christopher Crezise
Gilpinnty
Jennie Hicks
Aeon
Christmas Island
New York
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Joing
Des Moines
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
Koch
Nan’ Authority
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Crébr
Baker
Early
Calhoun
Mentary
Portage
Wis
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Frederick Austin
Brothers
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
Scranton
Noted Figures and Events Trail US Politics and World News
A roundup of notable deaths marriages and political moves from 1900 era headlines. Includes Maj Hicks dies Americus Kansas aged 89 and Lieut Selfridge buried at Arlington. Also mentions Innes ill in Beattie and Lambou dead in Paris along with Roosevelts letter stance and Hearst accusations.
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Roosevelt
Beattle
Wash
Martel Lambou
Paris
Herbert Knoxsmith
Gertrude Dietrich
Dietrich
Nebraska
Farmington
Conn
Lieut. Selfridge
Fort Myer
Arlington National Cemetery
Herman Ridder
New York Staate-Zeitung
Democratic National Committee
Commi
Gov
Haskell
Seeee
National Democratic Committee
National
Chicago
William R. Hearst
Gen
T. C. DuPont
Bureau
Renational Committee
Powder Trust
Land, O
Cleveland
Beveridge
Kansas
John W. Kerm
Jamess. Sherman
Annex
Joseph Wheelock
New Jorngton
Frank Parsons
Boston
Manhattan
Taft
Bryan
Minneapolis
Secont
Hewce
Harry K. Thaw
Haskell and Roosevelt clash over Standard Oil charges
Democratic treasurer Gov. Charles N. Haskell resigns amid Roosevelt and Bryan accusations. Roosevelt denounces Haskell as unfit and linked to Standard Oil influence. Foraker and Hearst push back with letters and affidavits while Oklahoma and Columbus reports outline the political fight and resignations.
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Standard Oil
Foraker
Taft
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Haskell
Norman B. Mack
Cemnal Committee
New York City
Sky
le Ieee
Meneny
Mr. Hearst
Wall Street
Washington
White House
William J. Bryan
W. R. Hearst
Gov
Democratic Campaign Committee
Ohio
Ohlo
Bryan
Gov. Haskell
Prairie State Oil & Gas Company
Gov. Haskall
Oklahoma
Great Corporation
Oklahoma Company
Mr. Bryan
Hearst
State University
Guthrie
Okla
C. N. Haskell
The
Monnett
Aker
Columbus
Archbold
United States
Senate
J. D. Archbold
J. B
Broadway
New York
Jones
Arkansas
B. Foraker
Washingben
D. C
Mr. Foraker
John .D. Archbold
Standard of! Company
Hiorakers
Senator Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Earst
Mennett
Bennett
J. B. Foraker
Associated Press
Attorney General's Office
Standard
M. R. Keith
8. C. T. Dodd
Joseph H. Choate
Virgil P. Kulne
Cleveland
Keith and
Kline
Choate
Dodd
Gen. DuPont
Ray
Prem Sword to Plowshare.
A compact motto echoes a shift from warlike aims to peaceful public service as community members embrace constructive projects. Local leaders highlight volunteer efforts and shared futures in a period of sunny optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Chicago Child Hunger and Poverty Report Shocks Board
Ten thousand Chicago pupils are inadequately nourished with some near starvation and many not properly clothed. A house to house inspection cites a father out of work, a mother with six children surviving on dry bread, and others living on one meal daily. An exhausted 12 year old girl bears family duties while insobriety fractures attendance. Despairing conditions in stockyards districts reveal jailed or deserted families and a suicide by a father. The child study branch will seek board action.
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Chicago
Ill
Board of Education
Sireas
Com Education Department
Six Die In Ohio Wreck Toll Rises From Train Crash
In Cleveland Ohio a Toledo and Ohio Central passenger train carrying a Bowling Green Toledo crowd collided with a freight train near Sugar Ridge at eight o'clock Thursday. Six people died and several others were injured in the crash. An investigation into the collision is underway as authorities sort blame and determine casualties.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Toledo & Ohio
Bowling Green
Toledo
Sugar Ridge
To Reform the Cook in Chicago
A reform movement led by the Associated Domestic Science and club women gathered in Chicago on Thursday to promote culinary improvement. Prominent figures from near and far attended as part of the effort to elevate domestic cookery standards.
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Chicago
United States
Associated Domestic Science
National Bank Note Circus Circulation Report 1908
The circulation statement for the year ending September 1908 shows total bank note circulation at $675,612,327, an increase of $71,625,000. The report from Washington DC outlines the currency in circulation and growth for the period.
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National Bank
Washington, D. C
Bankers Convention Adopts New Officers in Denver
The Bankers Association wrapped up its thirtieth annual convention in Denver with George M. Reynolds of New York as president and Lewis E. Pierson of New York named first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Bankers’ Association
George M. Reynolds
Lewis E. Pi
New York
Local G A R Leader Resigns as County Prosecutor
G A R commander Nevins of Trenton New Jersey resigns his post as Monmouth County prosecutor amid a shift in duties. The move follows his recent election to the Grand Army of the Republic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Trenton
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
Nevins
Cutor
Monmouth County
Goethals Reports Canal Progress To President
Col Goethals the Isthmian commission chief engineer met in Washington with President Roosevelt to discuss progress on the Panama Canal. He stayed in the capital through November to secure support and informed the president the canal work continues in a steady manner and is on track to open as planned in January.
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Col. Goethals
Washin
Washington
D. C
George W. Goethals
Isthm Commission
Roosevelt
September deficit and Ohio dry vote shift noted
Washington report shows September receipts exceeding expenditures by 4 453 971 while August ran a deficit of 3 909 128. Delaware County Ohio results indicate drys won by 528 and Delaware city voted wet by 600.
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Washington, D. C
Ohio County
Delaware, Ohio
Delawa
Delaware
Powder Explosion in Spencer Claims Two Lives
Tragic blast at a powder storage site in Spencer, North Carolina, late Thursday night results in two deaths and injuries to more than twenty people. Officials say the explosion occurred at a powder storage yard near the Southern railroad line, amid a large factory complex. Investigations continue to determine the cause and extent of the blaze.
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Spencer
N. C
Trade Fair Aims to Compete With Ares in Chile
A local association organizes a competition with a Valparaiso Chile based market in mind. The effort seeks to attract American food makers and canned goods for a regional trade showcase. The event emphasizes raising capital and aligning with international buyers.
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Valparaiso
Chile
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Geological Survey
Missouri
Macbalten
Kan
Fidelity Trust Company of
Kansas City
Quenemo
Pittsburg
International Congress On Tuberculosis
Cortelyou
Kaw Valley
Prussian Academy of Sciences
Sempeon
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
International Tuberculosis Congress
Nebraska Bankers’ Association
Lincoln
Guthrie State Capitol Printing Company
Dennis T. Flynn
Bird S. McGuire
John H. Burford
Cuba
Tiflis
Russia
St. Petersburg
F. Whitlow
Iola
Sapp
Topeka
Northern Pacific
Young's Point
Mont
Democratic State Editorial Association
South Dakota
Colton Savings Bank
Clinton
American Federation of Labor
Denverber
Indiana
Santa Fe
Bryans
Kern
Pomenh
Charles N. Haskell
Are. Ee
Rossersi Sen
Cincinnati
Weaghy School
CHIL
CHI Board OF Education
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