National Fair at Omaha Next December Gains State Support
Eleven states join the plan to promote the National Corn Exposition to be held in Omaha next December. Expo officers report assurances from state agricultural departments to field exhibits. Nebraska plans a corn display by schoolchildren under state university sponsorship. Minneapolis signals millers’ support and Kansas State board of agriculture pledges participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Exposition Association
Nebraska
Minneapolis
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Emigrant Peter Andersen Wins $375,000 Fortune
Peter Andersen, a farm hand near White Bluffs Washington, saved a fellow passenger in a wreck in 1873. Thirty-five years later a newspaper ad found on a homestead shack led to his inheritance of $375,000. He recently received a $5,000 advance to travel to New York for final legal transfer steps. His deceased friend Kandson made $1,000,000 in New Jersey's glove trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Andersen
White Bluffs
Wash
Andersen
New York
Peter Kandson
New Jersey
Burglar Given Life Term by New York Judge
William Clark, 85, described as a negro, was sentenced to life in State prison by Judge Foster in general sessions for burglary. He reportedly robbed Mrs Ida Clark’s apartments last September after allegedly assaulting her. Clark previously served multiple prison terms. He proclaimed innocence as the judge stated doubt was removed by the defendant’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Woster
New York
Mig
Ida Clark
State
Foster
Robber blows off own head in bank explosion
Premature dynamite blast during a farmers bank raid in Springtown Arkansas blows off one robber's head. another body found near the safe with a map marking Gentry, Springtown, Sulphur Springs. The episode follows a string of recent bank robberies in nearby towns. Police pursue the unidentified survivor as a gang link emerges. Will send 1,000 to Philippines for fortifications including Corregidor. workers paid $50 monthly. Tornado devastates Lynn Georgia killing a colored man James Wright and a child of Major Lyles. many injuries and extensive destruction. Steamer Columbia sinks at lock 18 on the Ohio River. crew and show boat actors saved. 35,000 miners vote to strike across five states in UMWA division.
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Springtown
Ark
Farmers Bank
Gentry
Sulphur Springs
Farmers’ Bank
Columbia
Marietta
Springfield Hotel Damaged by Fire at Springfield 10
A hotel in Springfield suffered fire damage totaling 75000 dollars with delegates from a state convention rushing to recover belongings from the Ite pubilega venue. The Minnesota health secretary ordered vaccination proofs or certificates for students, affecting University of Minnesota attendance. Illinois Republican convention endorsed Speaker Cannon for President on Taft platform, with Gov Deneen’s administration commended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Secretary of the
Minnesota Band of Health
University of Minnesota
Illinois
Linnois
Cannon
Taft
Gov. Deneen
Editor Sniff In Acquitted Fire at Covington Warehouse
A jury acquitted Editor A. 11 in Texan, Iowa, after a trial cited self defense. Fire at TY. S, Wamitton & Co leaf tobacco warehouse on Fourth on Bakewell streets Covington Kentucky caused about 150,900 dollars in damage. Investigators suspect incendiary origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sniff
A. 11
M. Z. Brundridge
Texan
Towa
Leaf
TY. S
Hundreds Drown in Sea Collision Off Japan Coast
In a dawn collision near Hakodate two Nippon Yusen Kaisha liners the Matsu Maru with 244 passengers and 43 crew and the Hideyoshi Maru sank or were damaged with hundreds drowned. Survivors were rescued by the Hideyoshi Maru as rescue efforts continued through dawn in foggy waters near Hokkaido.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Hokkaido Straits
Hakodate
Hideyoshi
Matsu
Florida Governor Broward Drains Everglades For Land Grab
Florida governor William J Broward pursues Everglades drainage to reclaim 10000 acres. Two sixty foot canals to Pine Island aim to convert swamp land into sugar and other crops. Experts cite soil richness and sugar potential while opposition cites state land claims and financial hurdles.
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Florida
Everglades
W. B. Broward
Tixty-Foot Canal
Europe
Broward
Overglades
Hils Bonanza
Wallrods
Otechobee
Fifty Years Lighthouse Keeper Faces A Vacation
Miss Misa Ida Lewis of Lime Rock lighthouse Newport harbor, celebrated her 65th birthday as she contemplates a long requested vacation. She has never spent a night away in fifty years at the isolation of the lighthouse and suffers nervousness and sleeplessness while awaiting a break. She received the Carnegie hero fund pension after saving eighteen lives and was awarded the Cross of Honor by the American Red Cross Society in Washington. Rudolph Lewis helps care for the light and funds aid canal digging. Governor funds Everglades reclamation at up to 1 dollar per acre. land values estimated at 20 to 100 dollars per acre.
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Misa Ida Lewis
Lime Rock
Newport
R. I
Miss Lewis
American Cross of Honor Society
Washington
Carnegie Hero Fund
Rudolph Lewis
The News In A Moving Picture Scene And Other Anecdotes
A jumbled review of topics includes a new nickel trust, two Hungarian counts in the Vanter bilt family, discussion of wages for women, a weather bureau remark, and the Prosperity Convention. It notes an auto endurance test, a man at a drug store, and a grim detail about a railroad camp cook killed for not suiting members.
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The
Moving Picture Combine
Nickel Trust
Vanterbilt
John Temple Graves
Weather Bureau
Georgia
Faustaty
Kentucky
Panama Canal
North Carolina
Rare Art Secret Claimed To Restore Stradivarius Sound
Philadelphia professor John Horvath says a new varnish unlocks Stradivarius tone. He tested two violins, a cheaper used instrument and a factory-new one, and found the varnish-treated instruments rival the best. A six months field test is planned with more violins treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horvath
Philadelphia
Stradivarius
Horvath
Embezzlement totals and new uses for concrete in 1907
Embezzlements and related frauds show a 1907 total of 10 424 820 with bank and trust losses at 4 088 605 and public officials' thefts at 787 468. A year by year summary from 1894 to 1907 is provided, noting prior peaks since 1894. Also featured are Concrete Age reports on Lackawanna rail car bumper experiments and South Africa pumping station flywheels, including sizes and construction details.
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Simaller
Banka and Trust Companies
Lackawanna Railroad
Bane Authority
Johannesburg
South Africa
County ordered to pay tax funds to state treasury
District Court rules St Louis County must turnover 17 157 74 dollars in tax money lost through bank failures in the 1840s and 1800s and cover state funds forwarded on tax settlements. County plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Five Detroit women formed a stock club in January 1907 and have had a baby each since then.
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District Court
St. Louis County
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Detroit
Roosevelt urges Congress to act on wide reform agenda
President Roosevelt transmits a comprehensive message urging immediate action on tariffs and wood pulp duties, labor injunctions, anti trust and interstate commerce amendments, receivership reforms, and child labor prohibition. He calls for postal savings banks, a stronger tariff study, and empowered commissions to regulate railroads and securities, with emphasis on protecting workers and fair competition.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Interstate Conmerce Commission
Talent Waterways Commission
Nome
Ubadl
Theodore Roosevelt
Wisconsin drubs Nebraska 43 to 4 in Madison
Wisconsin crushed Nebraska 43 to 4 at Madison in a one sided basketball clash. Gans faces divorce suit from Madge Gans in Baltimore. Lafayette beat Purdue 34 to 25 at Lafayette. Grinnell topped Iowa State 33 to 24 to win the Iowa championship. Wisconsin football council declines game with Town. Iowa may meet Minnesota. Schaefer retains billiards title by 500 to 423 over Hoppe. Vinc ent Smith arrested for animal cruelty after lashing a horse. Handy sets swimming record at Madison Square Garden in 6425 seconds for 75 yards backstroke.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Joe Gans
Madge Gans
Baltimore
Lafayette
Ind
University of Mipuegote
Grinnell College
Iowa
State University
Grinnell
Wisconsin University
Minnesota
Rome
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Chicago
Vincent Smith
Emeryville
Oakland
H. J. Handy
Illinois Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
New York
Congress Confronts Currency Bill and Fortifications Debate
A sprawling session in both chambers centered on the currency bill and fortifications funding. Senate debates touched on war matériel purchases and Subic Bay defenses while House critiques roamed from Roosevelt to congressional records. Adjournments followed honors for Senator Bryan and continued wrangling over amendments and weather station provisions.
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Senate
House
War Department
Subig Bay
Secretary of War
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Stanley
Kentucky
Alexander Hamilton
Bryan
New York
Willett
W Willett
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Smith
Beal
Texas
Kansas
Virginian
Michigan
Vermont
Missouri
Indiana
Senate confirms William E Day for Northern Ohio U S Attorney
The Senate confirms William E Day for the Northern District of Ohio United States Attorney. Day is the son of Associate Justice Day of the Supreme Court. The President announces a referee board of scientists to assist the Agriculture Department in evaluating foods preserved with benzates and other preservatives.
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National Capital
Senate
William E. Day
Ohio
Day
United States
Supreme Court
Department of Agriculture
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Elgin Echo
F. W. Hughes
Lgin
Toin
Philippines
Corigidor
Manila Bay
Lynn
Bainbridge
James Wright
Major Lyles
United Mine Workers of America
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Dlvision
Kansas City
Germany
Gators
Eden
Heke Mate
Employers
White House
Leas
Rombinatong
Ilegal
Competee and
Tabor
Bureau of Corporations
Anthracite Strike Commission
Sesalon
Nevesai
Postal Savings Banks
Beneft
Mandal
Congresa
Havas of Representatives
QOS
Work OF Congress
Senate Vriday
Fe Saving
Hardwick
Mann
Titnois
William James Bryan
Ilinois
Sulzer
Munn
Monon
Suizer
Aldrich
Ta Folletta
Wiliams
Mississippi
Calvell
Pennsylvania
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