How a New Duke Gains His Title
London April 19 special cable explains that the heir to the Devonshire peerage must prove descent to become duke. A near relation files to the Lord Chancellor with certificates from ancestors, burial, baptism, and patent papers. If the line is not direct, the heir must prove succession through a process of exhaustion, though no major obstacles are expected.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Duke of Devonshire
Duke
Devonshire
Lord Frederick Cavendish
Lord Edward Cavendish
Falls on stove drowns in river
At a Homestead wake on the Monongahela River, 55 year old Texan Andy Sheehan fell against a red hot stove and, in flames, leaped into the river. After the body was recovered several attendees were held as investigations closed on the accident.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Andy Sheehan
Homestead
Sheehan
Monongahela River
Texas
Sleepy Man Stabbing Incident Reported in City
Charles Jones, colored, is alleged by police to have slashed William Jackson, 40, colored, across the throat with a razor after repeatedly knocking at Jackson's Webb Street home when there was no answer. Jackson was taken to City Hospital. Jones fled. The two had been friends.
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Charles Jones
William Jackson
Webb Slley
Jackson
Jones
Minister Sentenced to Sixty Days in West Virginia
The Rev. J. R. Finch of the Church of God began a sixty day jail term in Moundsville after failure to support his wife and children. Witnesses testified he frequented saloons, and he had no bond at conviction. He held a Bible during the hearing.
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Commercial Tribune
Moundsville
W. Va
J. R. Finch
Church of God
Finch
Stabbed by robbers in Somerset claim shocks city
William Lawrence 31 colored of 407 George Street was stabbed by two men who had allegedly robbed him in Somerset Kentucky. He arrived at City Hospital last night in serious condition from loss of blood after an excursion to Somerset. Patrol 4 brought him from Central Union Depot to the hospital.
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Somerset
William Lawrence
George Street
City Hospital
Lawrence
Patrol 4
Central Union Depot
Steamboats on Upper Ohio Pittsburg and Cincinnati Line
Queen City sails from Broadway foot wharfboat April 21 at 5 p.m. for Pomeroy Wheeling and Pittsburg. Virginia follows Saturday April 25. R Mauck agent at No 204 Public Landing contact Tel M 1180.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati Packet Line
Pomeroy
Wheeling
Queen City
Broadway
R. Mauck
Public Landing
Virginia
Steamer Courier to Maysville Tonight From Greene Line Wharf
The Steamer Courier departs Greene Line wharfboat for Maysville and way points at 11 p.m., leaving from foot Sycamore. Contact Tel M 1457 for details.
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Maysville
Greene Line
Sycamore
Louisville and Intermediate Points and Lower Ohio Boats Schedule
Daily freight and passenger service notes for the Kentucky River route with departures from Main Street at 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Sundays. Includes reference to Louisville and Lower Ohio points and a telephone contact M.1897.
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Louisville
Ohio
Kentucky
Lee Line Steamer Service Announces Memphis Fare
Georgia Lee sails from the foot of Broad street Friday April 24 at 5 pm for fast freight and passenger service to Lower Ohio Memphis Vicksburg Pine Bluff and way points. Peters Lee follows May 1. Office 204 E Front Main 1189 wharf boat 859 J F Ellison Supt. and General Agent.
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Memphis, Inc
Georgia Lee
Broadway
Ohio
Memphis
Vicksburg
Pine Bluff
Peters Lee
E. Front
J. F. Ellison
Ten Years Exile and Gold Make Rich Delegate’s Family Change
Delegate Thomas Cale of Alaska recalls ten years away seeking fortune. He left his wife and five children in Fon du Lac to mine in Canada and Alaska, returning rich but unrecognizable to his family. His daughter Mary hardly knew him, and he says wealth cannot compensate for lost time with loved ones. He plans to return to Alaska with his family.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Alaska
Thomas Cale
Cale
Fon du Lac
Wis
Canadian Woods
Skagway
Dawson City
Dawson
White Horse
Fairbanks
Congress
Mary
Mr. Cale
Anarchist Beliefs Spark Breach Suit In Detroit
In Detroit on April 19 the breach of promise case of Mary Dubnov vs Alex Goldman unfolds with Goldman testifying that Mary’s anarchist views and opposition to privilege made him reject marriage. He recounts conversations about police, property and government while Mary’s relatives allegedly pushed engagement and a party announcement.
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Commercial Tribune
Detroit
Mich
Alex Goldman
Mary Dubnov
Alex
Paris Auto Drivers Rally Against Speed Law Change
In Paris the Public Works Minister proposes suspending licenses of speeding motorists and empowering officials to summon motorists who exceed limits. Automobilists and tourists decry the bill saying it would ruin France as a travel haven. A 200000 signature petition is organized to oppose Parliament action. Authorities cite speeding as justification, while critics note declines in speed and fewer accidents than horse traffic.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Minister of Public Works
France
Pctroi Customs
Leopards and lions spark chaos at Malden rail yard
Six crates of leopards and lions shipped to a local theater caused a stampede at the western division station of the Boston and Maine Railroad in Malden Massachusetts. A small dog provoked the beasts, one lion damaged a cage bar, and bystanders fled until attendants calmed the animals and moved them to the theater.
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Commercial Tribune
Malden
Mass
Western Division
Boston & Maine Railroad
American Express Company
Philip Keon
Two Deaths Tied to Bank Failure Rock Detroit
In Detroit on April 19 two women died after their fortunes were lost in Frank P. Glazier's bank scheme. Mrs Emma Mayer drank carbolic acid and died. her 16 year old daughter Emma died from grief. The fiance David Hannewald was also near death. Mrs Mayer's husband had left her a small fortune.
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Commercial Tribune
Detroit
Frank P. Glazier
Glazier’s
Strawbridge
Emma Mayer
Emma
David Hannewald
Commercial Tribune Patterns for Dress Motifs
The notice invites readers to obtain Commercial Tribune dress patterns by mailing a coupon and 10 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department in Cincinnati. Patterns are shipped from a New York factory after processing, with several days needed for delivery. Pattern No. 4335 is requested by name.
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Commercial Tribune
Fashion Department
Cincinnati
New York
Invents a device to avert wrecks on rail lines
E G Gates a telegraph operator for the Texas and Pacific Railroad has devised a device to prevent train wrecks caused by missed orders. The locker box when opened drops the semaphore until the operator and train crews sign the order, with an emergency lever allowing advance passage and a ringing alarm. The unit, about typewriter size, has three weeks of experimental success on M K T and Texas and Pacific tracks.
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Commercial Tribune
FT. Worth
Tex
E. G. Gates
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Gates
Texas & Pacific
Shriners
California
Coal Market Quietly Shifts as May Demand Looms
The Black Diamond notes a cautious shift in coal buyers with inquiries for May delivery rising while contracting stays light. May 1 mining restarts loom. Northwest output constrained by lake labor troubles. Anthracite demand remains robust, rail freight expansion may boost Western coal use. overall market wary but improving into summer.
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Northwest
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
West
Growing ease in money market in New York
Growing ease and abundant funds marked the New York money market last week with 14 percent midmonth dividends and car and ninety day loan rates below 3 percent. Gold exports rise and government deposits export demand keeps rates soft while trade activity contracts.
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New York
United States Treasury
River News Brief From Kentucky Cities
Short dispatch notes river traffic and city updates from Maysville Madison Louisville and Louisville city desk with evening timestamps in Kentucky.
Advertised Departures From Pittsburg And Louisville
Advertised schedules show departures from Pittsburg to Queen City tomorrow at 5 p m and from Pittsburg to Maysville on the Triweekly line at 5 p m Also daily departures to SaseEe Saturday 11 p m and Sunday 5 p m from Louisville with additional services to Memphis and the GEOR LEE next Friday with a noted Sunday 9 a m departure
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Pittsburg
Queen City
Pomeroy
Maysville
Louisville
Datte
Memphis
Geor Lee
Stage of the River at Cincinnati
The Ohio River level at Cincinnati stood at 30 feet 7 inches at 6 p.m. yesterday and was falling.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
River traffic notes and schedules from Cincinnati port
Flotsam and Jetsam lists departures for The Courier to Manchester and City of Cincinnati to Louisville. Incoming packets include The Courier from Manchester and City of Louisville from Louisville. River levels fall with expected continued rain and a generally slow Sunday port activity. The Courier leaves today at 11 p.m. for Maysville and all way ports, The Kentucky at 5 p.m. to Madison, City of Louisville at 5 p.m. to Louisville, Queen City tomorrow at 5 p.m. to Pittsburgh, and Georgia Lee next Friday at 5 p.m. to Memphis.
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The
Courier
Manchester
City of Cincinnati
Louisville
Kentucky
Spee
City of Louisville
Ohio
Cincinnati
Steamer Courier
Maysville
All Way Points
Sycamore Street
Madison Packet
Madison
All Way
Main Street
Pittsburg
Queen City
Broadway
Georgia Lee
Memphis
A Smart Suit for a Miss Pattern Describes Youth Garments
A pattern article details a stylish Misses suit for girls aged 14 to 17 with two lengths and semi fitted cutaway fronts. It features a notched velvet trimmed collar option, a six gore pleated skirt, various trimming choices, fabric needs of 5 7/8 yards of 44 inch material, and a ten cent price.
River Heights Rise and Falls Reported at Several Ports
Pittsburg reports the Davis Island river still rising while Wheeling shows 12 feet 9 inches and rising. Madison notes 28 feet and falling with clear, delightful conditions. Evansville records 35.2 feet and falling. Cairo 41.1 feet fair and warm. Arrivals include the May Slack and Peters Lee. departures include the W. W. ONeill and Mariner. Memphis river 35.1 feet and rising.
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Pittsburg
Davis Island
Wheeling
Madison
Lizzie Bay
Louisville
City
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Evansville
Cairo
Wash Henshell
Lower Mississippi
Peters Lee
Memphis
W. W. O'Neill
St. Louis
May Slack
Mariner
Lower
Mississippi
Grain Market Notes and Cincinnati Prices 1908
Grain inspections list various wheat corn oats rye and hay grades with prices. Cincinnati reports Minneapolis wheat at 1.03 and markets described as steady active dull easy and firm across sectors including flour malt rye hay and whisky with specific lot sales and tonnage recorded.
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Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Northern
D. S
Strong local tobacco market fuels heavy receipts at Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville reports a very strong market last week with the heaviest receipts of the season. Lugs sold $7 to $10, common to medium leaf $10.50 to $12.50, while most tobacco: logs and low to common leaf. Storage totals reach 4161 hhds. Italian Regio and Imperial factories closed after depleting stock.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Association
Society of Equity
Planters’ Association
American Snuff Company
Italian
Regio
Imperial
Cigar leaf sales report from Farmers and Shippers and Globe
Saturday sales of cigar leaf tobacco totaled 85 cases, including seed and Spanish. Prices spanned 1 to 13.25 dollars per 100 pounds, with Spanish and seed lots broken into multiple price points such as 12 at 2.20 to 3.85 and 24 at 1 to 3. The report lists precise lots and prices across both varieties.
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Globe
Market Prices for Fruits and Vegetables
Apples per barrel two thirty two bananas choice to fancy one seventy five to two per bunch seconds one seven ic a two Beets fifty per barrel Carrots one fifty per barrel Cabbage new one seventy five per crate Lemons Messina eight hundred forty three twenty five Palermo three eighty three twenty five Oranges Florida two twenty five to two seventy five per box Onions home grown ninety cents a bushel Potatoes two zero to two per barrel Strawberries fifteen to twenty five thousand per quart Squash Red two to two twenty five Sweet potatoes Southern Queens four per crate Tomatoes choice one fifty to two per crate
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Messina
Palermo
Florida
Queens
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