Taft Wins On First Ballot At 1908 Republican Convention
Delegates at the 1908 Republican National Convention in Chicago nominate William H. Taft of Ohio on the first ballot by 702 votes. Theodore E. Burton presents the Ohio nomination as the hall erupts in wild enthusiasm after hours of tumultuous sessions and demonstrations.
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United States
William H. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Chicago
Knox
la Follette
Buckeye
Theodore E. Burton
Traps Black Hand Gang. Rich Italian Kills Three and Wounds Another
In New Orleans Italian quarter a brutal shooting ends with three dead after an extortion attempt at Pietro Giacona a wealthy wine merchant His son and a wounded survivor identify Baracca among the slain police note the use of Black Hand methods Giacona denies inviting guests to settle accounts at his home once a fashionable French quarter residence once occupied by Gen Beauregard
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New Orleana
Tuliane
Pietro Giacona
Giaccona
Giacona
Gincona
Gen. Beauregard
Clergyman Objects to Sheath Gowns as Immodest
The Rev G M Dickinson of Second Baptist Hoiboken N J writes to Trudson county newspapers condemning sheath gowns and other fashion trends. He argues modesty has declined from low necks to peasant bow waists and now sheath dresses expose the form, inviting lewd talk and moral decline.
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G. M. Dickinson
Second Baptist Church
Hoboken
N.J
Trudson County
Wormman
Black Hand in Mexico Demands Money From Prominent Figures
Letters threaten to seize property and name Gon Creel and Enrique Creel among targets. The messages claim affiliation with a Mexican Black Hand style group and demand cash left at designated spots to avoid presumed losses. Names include Gon Creel, Enrique Creel, and Luis Terusis, with involvement of Chihuahua officials.
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Republic
Mexico
United States
Chihuahua
Gon Creel
Lance de Minera
Enrique Creel
Gov. Creel
Luis Terusis
Groom in quarantine as wedding delayed at Astoria
Capt Henry Dickmann son of former Chicago mayor remains in quarantine at Astoria Oregon due to smallpox aboard a ship from the Philippines en route to San Antonio Texas where he is to be married. wedding postponed.
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Becaute
Henry Dickmann
Mayor Dickmann
Chicago
Astoria
Ore
San Antonio
Tex
Sioux City Live Stock Market Report
Sioux City live stock quotes show top steers at 7.50 and top hogs at 6.60 on Thursday market listing. Local buyers and sellers monitor prices for cattle and hogs amid steady demand.
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Sioux City
Shou City
Hye
Heart surgery frees Pottsville man by rib removal
Surgeons at Pottsville hospital relieved Elmer Woll’s heart trouble by removing three ribs that pressed on the heart. The operation exposed the heart during the procedure and aimed to relieve pressure.
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Elmer Woll
Pottsville, Pa
Pottsville Hospital
Murder Suicide in Jackson County Virginia Tragedy
Information from Sandy Crock in Jackson County Virginia reports Mrs. A L Stairs a white temporary insane person killed her two children then killed herself.
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Hersely
Sandy Crock
Jackson County
A. L. Stairs
Killot
Republican National Convention Opens Amid Roaring Rally
The 1908 Republican convention began amid 14 000 cheering delegates and spectators. Senator Julius Caesar Burrows from Michigan delivered the opening speech as committees prepared for credentials, platform, and organization work. Ohio New York Pennsylvania and Wisconsin led the front rows with their candidates as delegates from states and territories gathered in the vast arena.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Michigan
Julius Caesar Burrows
United States
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Wieeconsin
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Alaska
Farmers Oppose Forcing Riding Machinery On Hired Labor
A letter to Governor Sheldon urges a law to require use of riding plows and cultivators, arguing workers lack skill and many farmers cannot afford new gear. The letter cites a Nebraska farmer with four sections who relies on walking plows alongside hired hands, noting injuries and productivity concerns. The piece also covers railroad welfare promises to widows and orphans, state debt changes, and various state notices on transport, elections, and taxation.
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Zewo
Sheldon
Nebraska
Nebraska Mutual Insolvency Report Criticized by Receiver
Receiver Wakeley asserts the Nebraska Mutual Fire Insurance report is flawed and assets are undervalued or worthless. He claims officers violated law and that insolvency actions should have begun in 1907, noting liabilities exceeded assets by 15082.49 and losses could have been avoided. Also reports ex Gov Holcomb owes the company over 19000. Adjunct to storage warehousing will open in Omaha with wool grading by J Bauer of Shoshon Wyoming.
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Nebraska Mutual
Newceiver
Wakeley
Dafterneer
Arthury Wakeley
Nebraska Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Searle
Wakely
Ite
Bilas A. Holcomb
Washington and
Idaho
Omaha
J. Bauer
Shoshon
Wyo
Omaha Wool and Storage Company
Bauer
Wyoming
Western Ringes
Wool growers demand 20 cents per pound for wool
The Ware Land and Live Stock company sent instructions to the Omaha Wool and Storage company noting Wyoming producers will not accept less than 20 cents per pound for wool. They cite a 22.5 cent track price at Medicine Bow last year and plan Western wool markets to keep wool in the West. Charles H. King of Omaha Wool and Storage expresses optimism for a St. Paul wool market.
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Wyoming
Medicine, Bow
Wyo
Omaha Weel and Storage Company
Ware Land and Live Stock Company
Omaha
Elsp
Theodore Becker
Wool and Storage Company
Neaha
Germany
Shosahont
St. Paul
Charles H. King
Medals for Heroes At Accident Underwriters Meet
The International Association of Accident Underwriters will honor lifesaving heroism with three George B. McNeil gold medals at its Atlantic City convention July 7 8 and 9. Each medal recognizes deeds saving human life in the United States and Canada with winners invited to the event for formal presentation. The committee lists several candidates awaiting final selection by a prominent official.
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International Association of Accident Underwriters
Atlantic City
George B. McNeil
United States
Canada
George G. McNeil
Everett House Closes as City Builds New Office Tower
The Everett house at Fourth and Seventeenth streets shuts down after 1853 opening era. The owner plans immediate razing for a twenty story office building. Notable guests included Edward VII as prince of Wales with the famed prince’s suite on the third floor.
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New York
Army of Trade
Everett
Edward Everett
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Prince
West Point Man Fleeced in Omaha Case
Clarence C. Louden of West Point says he inherited 15000 from a New York sister. H. D. Monroe of Bloomfield W. G. Rouglers Jr. of Emerson and Lulu Mitchell are jailed in Omaha over alleged swindle. Louden’s brother Rh. H. Louden arrived to assist, while police investigate and Louden denies the charges.
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Yases
Omaha
H. D. Monroe
Bloomfield
W. G. Rouglers, Jr
Emerson
Clarence C. Louden
West Point
Lulu Mitchell
Louden
Rh. H. Louden
Clarence Louden
New York
Seventeenth Street
Mitchell
Monroe
Big New York Deal Unites Uptown Fifth Avenue Property
A group of prominent New York real estate owners have consolidated nineteen lots on the east side of Fifth Avenue between Thirty seventh and Thirty eighth streets into a single ownership. The $7,000,000 site, on Murry Hill, hosts mostly vacant houses with two stores, signaling a shift of high end retail toward the east as fashionable districts move from Broadway and Sixth Avenue. This follows the 1902 relocation of the fashionable residential center east of Fifth Avenue.
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New Uptown
New York
Fifth Avenue
Thirty
Murry Hill
Broadway
Sixth Avenue
Auto Plunges Into River In Pleasure Cruise Tragedy
Four aboard a speeding car, with a pleasure party of eight, drowned Monday night after the vehicle plunged from an open pier into the North River on West Fifty sixth Street. Victims include Adeline Perdon 19 Mia Roe Coleman 23 John Coleman 5 Virginia Knight John Raver driver escaped. Bauer detained by police after party was invited for a ride.
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Aix
Weat Fifty-sixth
Adeline Perdon
Mia
Roe Coleman
John Coleman
Virginia Knight
John Raver
John Nolen
Bauer
Nebraska Wesleyan women plan expansion and fundraising
The educational council of Nebraska Wesleyan University closes its twelfth annual session at University Place. Reports from state officers and local councils note growth, new furnishings for the memorial building headquarters, and a Bible history study expansion. A financial agent and organizer will solicit subscriptions and donations to form local councils across the state, aiming for a 16 000 member, weekly contribution drive of 25 cents.
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University Place
Educational Council of
Nebraska Wesleyan University
University Mince
Woman's Wesleyan Educational Oance Room
Feld
Stock Growers Adjourn at Alliance Convention
Nebraska Stock Growers Association wrapped up its Alliance meeting after a busy day with influential speakers including Dr A T Peters H E Buckingham Dr A McKim and Gov Sheldon. Officers elected for the next year include RR M Hampton president E M Searle Jr secretary and treasurer and E P Meyers vice president.
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Nebraska
Stock Growers’ Association
Alliance
A. T. Peters
Lincoln
H. E B. Puckingham
South Omaha
A. McKim
Gov. Sheldon
RR. M. Hampton
E. M. Searle, Jr
E. P. Meyers
Byannis
Death ends pursuit on Rosa Bud reservation
A Sioux Indian named Thompson shot himself on the Rosa Bud reservation after a lengthy chase. He had been accused of horse stealing and a posse with a warrant closed in. When officers approached he fired, and Thompson killed himself as capture seemed certain after a prior penitentiary sentence for horse stealing.
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Thompson
Rosabud
Lato
Appeals Pile Up as Court Closes for Summer in New York
With federal courts closed for the summer in New York, about 45 000 appeals by importers remain on the ste pended files of the board of United States general appraisers. No customs cases will be heard until October.
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New York
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Omaha Cattle Market Records Set By T Graham Buyer
T Graham of Creston sold 36 Wyoming raised Short horn steers on the South Omaha market for 17.0 per 100 pounds. The cattle averaged 1620 pounds and fetched strong prices. Graham is noted as one of the state’s top cattle feeders with a six year high sales record at the Omaha market.
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Omaha
T. Graham
Creston
Mr. Graham
South Omaha
Wyoming
Wool Arrives in Omaha from Wyoming Wool Producers
Four loads of wool reached the Omaha warehouse Friday morning after sidetracks were completed. The Ware Land and Live Stock company shipped from Medicine Row Wyoming bringing 27 459 pounds 22 127 pounds 5244 pounds and 22 470 pounds totaling over 125 000 pounds for the day.
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Omaha Wool and Btorere Company
Bio Warehouse
Ware Land and Live Stock Company
Medicine Row
Wyo
Wyoming
Dividends Phased by Lake Erie and Western Directors
Lake Erie and Western directors on Wednesday omitted the semi annual dividend on the companys preferred stocks.
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Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Kane Lumber Plant Destroyed in Hollins Fire Loss
A devastating blaze razed the Kane Lumber Company plant in Hollins Ila causing an estimated half a million dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames but the entire lumber operation was destroyed.
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Pire
Kane Lumber Company
Hollins
Ila
Swedish Government Loan Prospects in London Issue
The Swedish government issues a 15 million dollar loan in London on a Wednesday. Interest is 4 percent until 1918 and 3 percent afterward. The issue price is 8.
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London
Six Hundred Get Diplomas at Penn Commencement
More than 600 men and women received diplomas at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1524th annual commencement ceremony.
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University of Pennsylvania
Spectacular New York Gambling Raid Draws Thousands
About three thousand people lined West Thirty third Street near Broadway to witness police raid a gambling house allegedly patronized by uptown hotel guests. The crowd watched as officers shut down the operation in a dramatic, highly publicized enforcement action.
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Weat Thirty-third Street
Broadway
New York
Easil
Eevyern Uptown Hotele
Federal Prisoners to Leavenworth for Penitential Offenses
District Attorney Goss of Omaha reports that all parties convicted of penitentiary offenses by federal courts in the Nebraska district will, after disposition, be sent to the United States penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth.
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Department of Justice
Goss
Omaha
Nebraska
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Bridges Ruined by Mood Floods Hit Oulpu County Area
Reports from Oulpu County indicate nearly all bridges in the region have been badly damaged or washed away by the Tanda flood, disrupting travel and local access.
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Oulputate
Helen Taft’s Daughter Earns Pennsylvania Scholarship
Secretary Taft learned his daughter Helen Hoerny Taft, who graduated early in June from the Baldwin school at Bryn Mawr, won a Pennsylvania scholarship for the best entrance examination in Ivnn Mawr.
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Helen Tat
Taft
Helen Hoerny Taft
Bryn Mawr
Pennsylvania
Mawr
Hundreds of fishermen drown as Japanese boat wrecked
A Japanese fishing vessel wrecked off Kogoshima coast results in 359 crew drowned. The provincial governor requests assistance from Basel’s navy yard to respond to the disaster.
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Kogosh
Ima
Basel
Imperial Household Cuts Property Terms In Japan
A dispatch from Meow! Ja pan reports an arrangement moving all property formerly held by the imperial household to a new state control. Officials indicate the transfer aims to centralize assets under a revised administration.
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Imperial Household
Japan
Rufus G. Raines Dent in Nomaha County Settlement
Local obituary notice notes Rufus G. Raines Dent a longtime resident of Brownville Nebraska. He lived in the area for many years and was known in Nomaha County.
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Rufus G. Raines Dent
Rufus G
Nomaha County
Brownvilley
New Nebrastka Methodiet Hospinal Dedication at Omaha
A new Nebrastka Methodiiat hospital unit opened in Omaha with a formal dedication on Friday. The event began at 2 o clock and was attended by local officials and staff, marking a new facility for patient care in the area.
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Nebrastka Methodiiat
Omaha
Attendance at Norniat Alliance Meeting Surges
Large attendance gathered at Norniat Alliance as turnout nears 254 despite disruptions blamed on the organizer D. W. Hayes. Local officials report unexpected interest in the event.
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Norniat
Te Pritepeal
Ite Prinetee
D. W. Hayes
McCook Driving Park Races Near Completion This July
Fragmentary notes indicate races at McCook Driving Park near completion in July. Purses are reported large with expectations of record crowds and a historic event in the region, including top horses and potential notable performances.
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McCuakk
McCook Driving Park
Mars
Explosion Disturbs Albion Household Fire
A gas explosion rocked the home of Bert Weleh in Albion, injuring a person named Castine Pawleston and causing a serious fire. Fire crews fought the blaze as neighbors reported smoke and a loud blast. Authorities investigate potential gas line fault and evaluate damages.
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Castine Pawleston
Bert Weleh
Albion
Severe injuries from explosion at Lincoln plant
Fragmentary OCR reports a serious explosion at a Lincoln area facility causing multiple severe burns to workers. Details on exact location and personnel are unclear from the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Bo Cat and Ortane
An unclear OCR fragment references a Bo Cat of Oeatrice and a cone of 2 154. 200 word to Ale. Mentions Mam tte of Certs Oretan in a damaged context.
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Oeatrice
V Wouwmeowt Unveiled Ceremonial Opener For Synday
Fragmented OCR text outlines a ceremonial opener for a Sunday event with mentions of weather and a gala, noting a large sport area and a review of attendees. The readable items reference officials and a public gathering, but specifics are unclear.
Spot Treat Winger Injury In Netmstigaity Incident
A report describes a severe injury after a breeee entered a location. The incident involved a spot and a pole srd ft fe fseped and left the person unable to pe. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Jared
Economic Outlook and Trade Notes From Dun’s Review
The report cites government crop forecasts and better weather aiding retail demand for apparel, housewares, and vacation goods. It notes reduced merchandise stocks, steady mercantile collections, and improved debt defaults. manufacturing demand lags but imports sentiment remains positive.
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Neela
Chicago
Dun
Weather and trade report show regional disparities in 1907
New York notes too wet and cool in the Southwest and Northwest hinder crop and trade growth while the East remains favorable. Wholesale fall buying improves slowly with cautious purchasers and immediate shipments limited to selling in. Political and crop uncertainties affect distant orders as U.S. weekly failures total 225 versus 182 the prior year and Canada records 30 failures.
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Mississippi River
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Commodity Price Averages Across U S Cities Report
The report lists bid ranges for cattle hogs sheep and various grains in markets including Chicango-Catile Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Kololo. Standard No 2 wheat corn oats rye and hay prices flow through multiple regions with noted shifts and quality grades.
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Bashel
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Milwaukee
Northern
Hes Park
Moss
New York
Clower
Farmers Across Minnesota Report Strong Crop Conditions
From Minnesota reports the Dakenms and Wine roasin crop shows favorable conditions. Farmers note ample grain yields and stability in barley and wheat markets. Local observers mention wildlife impacts and a mix of weather effects on farming operations.
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Minnesota
Sove Larmere
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