President Roosevelts Olympic visit honors London athletes
In Oyster Bay the president greeted the Fifteen thousand athletes who won at London. James F. Sullivan introduced each competitor as he shook hands. The acting mayor awarded medals and delivered congratulations to the victors, led by Marathon winner Hayes.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sagamore EU
Roosevelt
London
New York
Sagamore
James F. Sullivan
United States
Hayes
Open House at Toledo Grand Army encampment week begins
Toledo hosts the forty second Grand Army encampment with public reception in Memorial hall and veterans housed under roofs. Parades loom Wednesday as Van Zant Livingstone Dickason and Nevins vie for commander in chief while badges and information corps guide veterans. Local notices promote directory updates, furniture displays, Riverside Cleaning Works and promotional offers for September.
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Toledo
Grand Army
Memorial Hall
Information Corps
van Zant
Minnesota
Livingstone ’. Dickason
Linois
Henry M. Nevins
New Jersey
Elkhart Daily Review 1908 opinion on tariff and society
The Elkhart Daily Review flags Bryan's tariff elucidation as perfunctory and weak while critiquing union power and praising rural school improvements. It argues Philippine independence will take generations, notes immigrant citizen formation, and questions savage progress in political maturity.
New York Republicans press Hughes renomination stance
The party backbone supports Governor Hughes, arguing the people must speak and leaders listen. The piece cites clashes with political bosses, calls for moral correction, and notes broader national interest beyond New York. It includes Judge Baker's denial of an oil case interview and praises Indiana newspapers for courteous, forceful journalism.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Sherman
New York State
Confreres’ Advice Aligned With Republican Policy
The advisers who met with the president urged action in line with general Republican policy and principle. Their counsel emphasized consistency with established aims and warrants prompt implementation.
Political Notes On Indiana Parties And Nominations
Fred L. Feicht of Garrett, head of a railway workers committee, will oppose Watson in every railroad center in the state. He is a Democrat and recently sought the Democratic nomination for Congress, so his remarks reflect party bias. LaPorte and St Joseph Republicans meet to nominate Daniel L. Crumpacker of Westville for joint senator. D J Robb declined. Elkhart Democrats nominate Allen R Bemenderfer for trustee and Isaac Bigler for assessor.
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Fred L. Feicht
Garrett
the Brotherhood of Railway
Watson
LaPorte
St. Joseph
Mr. Watson Endorses County Option in Keynote
Ft Wayne Sentinel reports Hon. James E. Watson delivering a campaign keynote that ardently supports county option on liquor. He pledges to pass county option into law if elected governor and to veto any measures weakening current statutes, presenting a strong, unequivocal party stance.
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Watson
Ft. Wayne
Dem
James E. Watson
Cleveland article sparks Democratic unease over Taft support
The New York Times published a piece attributed to Grover Cleveland claiming he favored Taft and hinted the Democratic Party would be rebuilt under new principles. The piece drew bitter Democratic fury nationwide, arguing it misrepresented Cleveland’s stance and criticized party consistency. The Daily Review note follows, observing neighbors offer support without public thanks.
Dark secret in Atlantic City boardwalk shooting
Atlantic City suffers slow progress on last Wednesday night’s mysterious boardwalk shooting. Charles B. Roberts Jr of Baltimore remains severely wounded in hospital with a bullet through the liver, awaiting results of surgery and possible clues. Police Chief Woodruff says inquiries remain open and no solid lead has emerged.
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Atlantic City
N. 1
Charles B. Roberts, Jr
Baltimore
Baltimore police asked to clear Williams whereabouts
Chief Woodruff says Baltimore police could quickly establish where Mr Williams was the night of the shooting if there was full cooperation. He notes a near relative of Mrs Williams sits on the police board and doubts this has affected the investigation. Williams reportedly at his country home Wednesday night, corroborated by staff, though Woodruff remains unconvinced. He questions the highway robbery theory amid family defense of Roberts and Mrs Williams.
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Roberts
T Roberts
Woodruff
Malcolm Woodruff
W. 8. G. Williams
Baltimore
Wil Mame
Atlintle City
Country Place
Chief Woodruff
Wiliams
Atlantic City
Where Bryan Will Speak Dates Listed for September Tours
New York Aug 31 The official schedule for William J Bryan’s September speeches includes Peoria Illinois Sept 9 Evansville Indiana Sept 10 West Virginia Sept 11 Cumberland Maryland Sept 12 Washington DC Sept 18 Baltimore Sept 14 Wilmington Delaware Sept 15 Rochester New York Sept 16 New York Sept 17 Providence Rhode Island Sept 19 New York City Sept 20 Buffalo Sept 21 Michigan Sept 22 Ohio Sept 23 24 Indiana Sept 25 Madison Milwaukee Sept 26 Mitchell South Dakota Sept 28.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Peoria
Evansville
Ind
West Virginia
Cumberland
Washington
I. C
Baltimore
Wilmington
Del
Rochester
N. Y
Providence
R. I
New York City
Buffalo
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Madison
Milwaukee
Mitchell
S. D
Lawyer Gleason Sues Harry Thaw for Fees
New York lawyer John C. Gleason has sued Harry K. Thaw for 60000 dollars in counsel fees. Plymouth plans a Labor Day celebration led by the Business Men's Association with George H. Thayer delivering the main address. A janitor at Springbrook Park skating rink fainted at ten in the morning and was found at two in the afternoon.
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Gleason
Harry Thaw
Poughkeepsie, N
John C. Gleason
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Plymouth
Business Men’s Association
George H. Thayer
Springbrook Park
Explosion at Burton Powder Plant Kills Three
Three men die and two are fatally injured in a Burton Powder company plant explosion in Youngstown Ohio. The dead are Mike Rezarth Joseph Snyder and Mike Raves with injuries to Joe Antolio and Victor Rush. The powder factory is destroyed and a Steel Trust merger between Republic Iron and Steel and United States Steel is reported for early next year.
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Youngstown
Burton Powder Company
Mike Rezarth
Joseph Snyder
Mike Raves
Joe Antolio
Victor Rush
Youngstown, O
Republic Iron and Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Just Good Clean Lumber Delivers Prompt Service
The Bare Boards quote urges buyers to order seasoned lumber now as prices have fallen about 20 percent in the last year. It promises prompt delivery and emphasizes ease of work with the product, aiming to attract customers with cost savings.
Sage Fortune Left At 63 Million Inheritance
The late Russell Sage left a fortune totaling 63 778 800 dollars. Secretary of State Root was elected as a delegate from Oneida county's first assembly district to the New York Republican state convention. A European Baptist congress meets in Berlin with about 1 000 delegates. General William H Carter of the U S A arrives in Indianapolis to take command at Fort Benjamin Harrison. A patriotic dance is planned at Hoffman's hall on Tuesday September 1 hosted by Mr. and Mrs Hopkins. A note about Hossick's bread appears and a remark about Billy Sunday's evangelistic style.
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Russell Sage
Root
Oneida County
New York
Berlin
William H. Carter
U. S.A
Department of the Lakes
Indianapolis
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Hoffman's Hall
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A. P. Kent
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New York Times
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Panama Canal
the Daily Review
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Elkhart Gas Company
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