Government Seeks New Paper Supplies and Food Adulteration Efforts
Elgin reports a 15 million dollar appropriation for forestry and paper supply research. The Agriculture Department in Washington lays out budgets for forestry, industry, chemistry, and a new bison range near the Pend Oreille and Jocko rivers on Flathead lands in Montana. Secretary Wilson stresses fighting impure foods and products with mandatory testing and enforcement.
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Agriculure
Washington, D. C
Vila Yore
Wilson
Pend Orelle
Jocko
Montana
Kidnapped Daughter Recovered After California Posse Siege
Edna Domengine, one year old, was recovered after Clevelin Rogers used the child as a shield to resist a posse near Fresno California. Rogers surrendered after a half hour standoff as police closed in. The child returned to her parents. a suspect named Tagers was captured earlier and faced officers.
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California
Posse
Clevelin Rogers
Fresno
Cal
Edna Domengine
Stovlman
Coulinga
Tagers
Tie
Violent incidents and legal actions reported in brief
A dynamite blast at Charge Dematoria's home in Teeport, Pa injures four and prompts letters from an alleged Hick Tinud group demanding 2000. Judge Lots Liquor Law Stand in Cincinnati ends a temporary restraining order against Vollman and steamship gatekeepers over distillery sales. Mrs Annie Crchie, 60, dies from a lamp fire in Chicago. A 19 year old pianist from Ridgewood Golf Club loses both hands in an incident. A celebratory Fourth cracker causes a court fine of 5 million dollars. Venezuela's court affirms 5 million claim against its government.
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Charge Dematoria
Wteepsport
Stygral
Aim
Hick Tinud
Deavatoria
United States
Cleveland
Ridgewood Golf Club
Wedgewood
Prominent Journalist Gene Murat Oatstead Dies in Cincinnati
The prominent American journalist Gene Murat Oatstead died Thursday in Cincinnati after a period of unemployment. Reports state he died by self inflicted gunshot in his room in Columbus Ohio amid despondency. Railway workers resume duties as Pennsylvania brakemen and fifty laid off firemen return to work under instructions from the gas station trainmaster in New Castle.
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Gene
Murat Oatstead
Phursdiy
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ohie
Vennsylvania
Gasiston
New Castle
Denver Wide Open for the Convention
Denver prepares for the Democratic National Convention with lavish hospitality for visitors. DNC confirms Bryan as temporary presiding officer. Officials arrange water, quieting measures, and hemp carpets to hush the auditorium. Notable figures like Taggart and Sullivan attend banquets and trips, reflecting strong civic welcome in 1908 Denver.
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Democratic National Committee
Bryan
The Denver Auditorium for the National Democratic Convention
The Denver Auditorium was prepared for the Democratic National Convention. It seats about 15,000 with 11,800 permanent seats and additional pews. The 260 by 200 foot hall features a centered stage, convertible theater space, encircling balcony, and 1,045 delegate and 1,045 alternate seats.
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United States
Wit Otlevs
Fhe Auditorie
Tuulf
Fies
Saage
Denver Preparations for Bryan Show Highlight Conventions
Denver builds a grand convention scene with Auditor ium preparations for the Bryan rally and Democratic National Committee activities. Col. John J. Martin arrives early to supervise seating and ticketing while Theodore A. Bell is named temporary chairman. Delegates from territories and the Philippines face seating rules as Denver readies a fireproof hall and orderly entrances.
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Vention
John I. Martin
Chicago
Denver
Colorado
Denyer
John {. Martin
St. Louis
Colony Martin
Murti
Theodore A. Bell
California
Nowra
Chalravin ‘Vom Taggart
Democratic National Comittee
Dahlquinn
Omaha
G. Harris
Fort Robinson
Neb
Harris
Bryn
Dahlman
Thos. T. Taggart
Indianapolia
Woodson
Jobs J. Martin
P Layal
National Committee
Philippines
United States
Chicago Trade Review Notes Steady Recovery and Bank Activity
The Chicago weekly trade review reports easing monetary conditions, abundant money, and a favorable tone for enterprise. It notes strong bank lending, rising grain and livestock movements, steady product demand, and improving agricultural prospects with higher livestock prices, while comparing current port movements to prior weeks and 1907.
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Weekly Review of
Chicago Trade
Br, G. Dun & Co
Chicago
New York Trade Trends Mixed as Summer Slows
New York reports midsummer business pattern with warm weather boosting retail and clearance sales while major industries show lower activity. Fall buying remains cautious. leather and agricultural goods show modest strength amid broader weakness and planned shutdowns. U S weekly business failures total 248, vs 274 prior week and historical figures. Canadian failures stand near 50 as Canada shows similar soft tone.
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United
Chicago-Cattle and Grain Prices Across Markets
A reading of regional price listings shows Chicago cattle common to prime, hogs and sheep priced widely with shifts to 8.25 for MLOD and 4.00 to 0.05 for some items. Wheat, corn, oats, rye and butter ask varied values. Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, New York, Tulsa, and Toledo markets report mixed No. 2 and grade specs, with notable price ranges and commodity notes.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Slie
Detroit
Milwaukee
Burley
Cholee
New York
Toledo
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Selarea
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Court of Caussation
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Venezuela
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Asphaly Comemany
Bell 18 Crosen Chairman
Poenver
Polticians
Borrd
N. D. Crutchfield
Kentucky
Champlain
James J. Keane
Wyoming
M. W. Blumberg
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Sullivan
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Enrmy
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