Historic milestones and events list from early calendars
A chronological compendium notes key dates and figures: from 1431 with Joan of Arc’s horned fate in Rouen to 1907 Japan Russia war mediation by President Roosevelt. It covers naval battles, battles on American soil, monarchical deaths, canal openings, state admissions, fire calamities, and industry fines including the Waters Pierce Oil Co antitrust penalty of $1,423,000 in Texas.
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Canada
Quebec
Jerfield
Arthur
Chicago
Fort Worth
Boston
Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
McKinley
Canton
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Varied 1908 News From Minnesota and Nation
Eccentric English heir Henry Blount leaves 405 000 to Yale and is probated in London. Minnesota students clash with police at a Minneapolis dance academy. Virginia debate team claims state title by defeating St Paul and Minneapolis foes. Swarthmore considers suspending intercollegiate athletics. Swain proposes endowment actions. Lincoln and military notes mix with naval, militia, and river projects across the era.
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Ef Henry Blount
Herfordshire
England
Yale University
London
Yale
Vredimen
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Virginia High School
Minnesota
St. Paul
Republican convention machinery described for Chicago
Chicago correspondence explains the Republican national convention at the Coliseum with delegates from 46 states two territories DC Alaska Hawaii the Philippines and Porto Rico. It outlines delegate counts notes New York Pennsylvania Texas Ohio Missouri Massachusetts Indiana and others and introduces key figures Harry S New temporary chairman J C Burrows and John I Malloy as general secretary with opening prayers and the convention call.
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Chicago
United States
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hiawati
Phlippines
Porto Rico
Congress
House of Representaves
Koreget
New York
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Tinos
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Massachusetts
Indiana
Volwitity Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Colisseum
Harry 8
New
National Committee
New Halls
Indianapolis
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
P. J. Muldoon
Elmer Dover
Tanna
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Northeast
Ilves
Kalamazoo
Mich
Senate
John I. Malloy
Ile
Julius C Burrows Longtime Republican Leader Profile
Julius Casar Burrows, temporary chairman of the Republican national convention, is a 71 year old veteran of American politics. He began as Kalamazoo County prosecutor in 1804, served as Michigan congressman from 1873, and has been a U S Senator since 1805, aligning with Roosevelt era policies and enjoying broad legislative support.
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Julius Casar Burrows
United States
Kalamazoo County
Michigan
Burrows
Roosevelt
Senator Stockbridge
Chicago
Senator Lodge
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Old Bay State
Harvu
Tie
Commission of Alaska Boundary
Troosevelt
Lodge chosen permanent chairman of GOP convention
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts is selected for a second time as permanent chairman of a Republican national convention. He previously served in this role at the 1900 Philadelphia convention.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Republican National Conventions Through History
The national Republican convention has met thirteen times since 1838, with Chicago hosting six and Philadelphia three. It recounts notable first-ballot unanimities, long sessions in 1880 and 1888, and multiple early vice presidential selections, including Roosevelt and Fairbanks, with history noting shifts and disaffection leading to dual conventions at times.
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Chicago
Chiengo
Philadelphia
John C. Fremont
California
Baltimore
Cincinnati
St. Leuis
Ainneapolis
Lincoln
Grant
James A. Griifield
Ohio
Isss
Benjamin Harrison
Wiliam McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Fremont
Benjamin Jlurrivan
William MecKinley
William L. Dayton
News Jersey
William A. Wheeler
New York
Hayes
Whitelaw Reid
Benjamin Morrison
Theodore Roonvelt
IS&4
National Committee
The Vice Presidency and Its Perceived Role
The piece discusses why the vice presidency is often viewed as a dead end despite its potential power. It notes that three presidents were murdered and three VPs rose to the presidency, yet many leaders fear the office as a shelf for nonentities. Theodore Roosevelt is cited as an exception.
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Fuch
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Mll
Chicago
Tariffs and Trusts See-Saw Through American History
The piece argues against Governor Jolimson's tariff critique, tracing U S tariff policy from colonial import taxes to 19th century protective measures. It cites Madison Washington and Congress, noting protectionist laws and amendments through 1861, while contrasting with later debates and Bryan's rival in Pittsburgh Chronicle.
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Jolimson
Mealf
Forghton, Mich
Massachusetts
Continental
Janes Madison
House of Representatives
United States
Washington
Johnson
James Madison
Congress
Mr. Dallas
Daniel Webster
Clay
Calhow
Lowndes
Webster
Philadelphia
New York
First Trust
Bryan
Dpitsburg Chronicle
National convention scheme and key officials outlined
The article explains the party convention process from district to national level, naming delegates, credentials, and the roles of officials. It highlights figures like Thomas Williamson and George A Wilson, plus the importance of parliamentarian Hinds and sergeant at arms Stone, with mention of Lodge and Roosevelt.
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Arges
Malloy
Thomas Williamson
Edwardaville, DL
George A Wilson
Des Moines
Asher C. Ufflnds
Halle
Washington, D. C
Cannon
Me W. Bloamenberg
Dover woman Potts dies after crippled hand ends cooking career
Fiaonad Potts a 52 year old former cook for the Vanderbilt Belmonts by their Newport and New York connections is reported to have died in Dover Ohio. The crippled hand ended her calling and her annual earnings of about 4000 dollars were cited as a factor in the decline of her health.
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Fiaonad Potts
Vanderbilta
Belmonts
Newport
New York
Eames
Dover
Ohio
Wen
Miners Reach Two Year Agreement After Stormy Season
Coal miners and operators in the eastern district of Ohio settle differences at Cleveland ending a stormy session. All differences are amicably adjusted and work in all mines will be resumed. Ten thousand miners are directly affected.
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Castern
Ohio
Cleveland
State Auditor Refuses Campus Extension Fund Request
The University extension fund request to borrow $65,000 from the extension fund to cover coal, salaries, and current expenses was denied by State Auditor Tverson of Minnesota after the Board of Regents asked for the shift.
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University
Tverson
Minnee
State
Boand of Regents
Asivesion
Portland man fined ten thousand pounds for conspiracy
In Portland Maine, George Fred Torrey owner of Waterville mail order publishing house was fined £10,000 the maximum allowed by law after being convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government of postage.
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Portland
Maxon
George Fred Torrey
Watervyle
Marah
Recount of a Fatal Steak Incident
Miss Thrilbee recounts a death after a choking incident during a steak. Mr Hittree labels it murder but notes the man died from choking on a small bite of sirloin. The dialogue presents a tragic misfortune with blame raised by the witnesses.
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Miss Thrilbee
Mr. Hittree
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