Fatal shooting and farmhouse tragedy near Blackberry Center
J A Morrell, wealthy farmer, was killed and housekeeper murdered by John Anderson on Morrells farm fifteen miles from town. Anderson shot himself afterward. Anderson, Morrell and housekeeper were reportedly close, with Anderson recently drinking heavily and believed demented. Morrell’s mother Lucinda Morrell collapsed in shock, doctors predicting her death.
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Blackberry Center
John Anderson
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Morrell
Anerson
Flo
Lucinda Morrell
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Cardinal Gibons Receives Audience With Pope in Rome
Cardinal Gibons of Baltimore was received in private audience by the pope. The cordial meeting lasted one hour and covered the general condition of the church in the United States and South America. Details were not discussed, with more meetings planned during the cardinal’s stay in Rome.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibons
Baltimore
United States
South America
Americans win seven of eleven at Balls Bridge Dublin
Dublin August 3 Americans defeated Irish athletes at Balls Bridge in a cleanc sweep of events. Melvin W Sheppard won the half mile. Harry F Porter high jump. Robert Cloughen 100 yards. Lee J Talbott hammer throw. Rocke claimed 220 yards. Murphy won mile. J B Taylor 440 yards. CG Bacon 120 yards hurdles. Horgan led weight putting. Strong American showings also noted in Paris at special games with Carpenter, Hamiten, Giffin, and Brube winning various dashes and throws.
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Balls Bridge
Melvin W. Sheppard
4Thleuic Club
New York
Lee J. Talbott
CG. J. Bacon
Irish-American Athletic Club
Horgan
Ireland
Paris
J. C. Carpenter
Cornell University
William F. Hamiten
Chicago Athletic Association
H. H. Giffin
Chicago Athletics Ageociation
H. L.frube
New York Athletic Club
Government deficit widens in July 1908 to 24 million
The July 1908 monthly federal report shows receipts of 52,170,606 and expenditures of 77,038,000 leaving a deficit of 24,868,000. The figure excludes the Central Pacific railroad payment of about 5.5 million. Customs receipts lagged by over 8 million from 1907, and internal revenue fell by about 31 million.
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Central Pacific Railroad
Saloon raid hits Muskogee in early August crackdown
The six new saloons in Muskogee Oklahoma were raided by County Attorney W J Crimp City Marshal Bua Ledbetter and deputies. Raids also swept several wholesale liquor houses with stocks seized.
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Muskogee
Okla
W. J. Crimp
Bua Ledbetter
Rear Admiral Hemphill Relieved as Asiatic Squadron Commander
The Asiatic Squadron in Manila reports Rear Admiral Joseph N. Hemphill has lowered his flag on the cruiser Raleigh and is removed as commander by Captain Giles S. Harber, former commander of the battleship Maine.
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Raleigh
Giles 8. Harber
Malue
Mack Unfolds Campaign Plan for Parker Johnson Ticket
National party leaders from across the country pledge support as Nargan EB Mack arrives to organize the West headquarters. He will spend most of the campaign in the West while an Eastern wing operates under a sub committee of about fifteen members. Mack notes harmony with New York state leaders and says the national committee will not interfere with the state ticket. The advisory committee includes Parker, Johnson, and Governor Sainsom who accept roles.
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Aus
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National Committee
Charman Connors
Democratic State Committee
New York State
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Astern
Mack Eld
Urey Woodson
Roger ©. Sulivan
Thpots
Afack
United States
Ludge Parker
Sainson
Successful Exhibition as Farman Flies at Brighton Beach
New York reports Henri Farman’s aeroplane, brought from France, rises 25 feet on a prepared runway at Brighton Beach and flies a straight line before gracefully landing. Crowds and pilots celebrate as he tests power, prompting mechanics to hold the machine and a 1400 rpm propeller creates a cyclone-like breeze that topples trees and knocks photographers to the ground.
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Henri Fermat
France
Brighton Beach
Farman
Aero- Diane
Pettibone Dies After Operation in Denver
George A. Pettibone formerly on the Western Federation of Miners executive board died after an operation at St. Joseph's hospital in Denver. Physicians declared his cancer fatal and said his life could not be saved. He had fallen ill while imprisoned in Idaho awaiting trial for alleged complicity in the governor murder case, for which he was acquitted.
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Hey
Janes Qunningham
Rufus Browder
Logan County
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Cunningham
Howling Green
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Nashville Pike
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Idaho
Frank Slewnenberg
Forest Fire Threat at Black River Resort In Wisconsin
Wisconsin forest fire near Sheboygan on August 2 burned about fifty acres of White pine and men fought through the night to save cottages at Black River summer resort nine miles north. Firemen and farmers cooperated to control the blaze and protect the cottages.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Black River
Coter Announces Candidacy for New York Governor Nomination
S Coter, president of the borough of Brooklyn, declared his run for the Democratic nomination for governor this fall. He aims to rally party support and contrast with opponents as the campaign begins.
A Newspaper Publisher Reflects On Circulation Tricks
The author recalls early careers in a western town now a midwest city, describing how editors stoked conflicts to boost sales. He explains fabricating rumors, threats, and public feuds, including an incident with a colonel and a dancing master that led to a physical confrontation and his eventual move to a new location.
Tile Flooring Project Nears Completion Despite Delays
A local building crew reports progress on a tiling project after weather-related delays. Materials were delivered and workers expect final grouting and cleanup within days, with officials planning a small public viewing of the completed site.
Opportunity to quit farming enter hardware business
Real estate and business offer in Minois town with a $5,000 invoice. Includes improved quarter section lowa land. Exchange possible if cash valuation. Town Realty Co Emmetsburg Iowa invites inquiries. Also part about two work horses and a young milch cow. Frank Ilingworth notice mixed in.
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Hernes
Frank Ilingworth
Leghorn hens offered for sale at no charge
Sale notice states pure bred R. G. White Leghorn hens to be sold for 0 cents each to make room for young stock. Potential buyers urged to contact Mrs MI McEvoy at BR phone number BR.
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MI. McEvoy
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