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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

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Lisbon mourns Carlos I and son funeral for murdered Portuguese rulers

In Liston on February 16 King Carlos I and his son were buried in Lisbon after being shot. A simple, impressive service at San Vincente followed by a royal funeral procession guarded by troops. European governments and the public united in prayer as streets and offices closed. King Manuel and queens attended the funeral.

Liston Carlos Portugal Europe J America Sehen Phe Ilay Tlea Carlos I Lisbon Praca Do Commercial Tiece Manuel Amelie Maria Pia

Morse Ends Continental Trip Plans for Return to New York

Charles W. Morse of New York, en route from Europe, altered plans after receiving a Telegram from New York. He left Liverpool on the Hiraria and, upon landing, said he would return to New York at once rather than proceed to the Continent. Morse showed visible worry and avoided discussing financial matters.

Charles W. Morse Eurane Liverpool C. W. Morse New York Morse Mr. Morse Campania Queenstown Associated 3

Vanderbilt engagement rumor shocks Berlin social scene

The Tageblatt quotes a Bunlapest correspondent claiming Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt will wed Com mi Alexander Hadik. The report says the court has notified the family the wedding will occur immediately. Hadik, born in 1865, once wealthy, now poorer, is linked to racing circles in Budapest.

Vanderbilt Berlin Cornelius Vanderbilt Alexander Hadik Cour Coun Alexander Hadin Meterial Catmeil Hucope Anil Warher Budape

Indirect Victim in Rhiades Opera House Fire

Mrs. George HH Grim of Boyertown aged thirty nine died as an indirect victim of the Rhiades Opera House disaster. Before the fire she was in good health. Her daughter Julian seventeen perished in the blaze and Mrs. Orlin collapsed from shock.

Boyertown George HH. Grim Rhiades Opera House Julian Pera Orlin

Lawmakers Clash Over Prohibition Bills In Judiciary Hearing

Hearing features Jose Ris as anti saloon advocate and Nicholson urging Lifefield style bans on liquor shipping. Chairman Jenkins warns most bills threaten constitutional government and cautions against pursuing laws likely to be struck down by the courts.

Ives House Jose Ris Roto Ites Nicholson Remar Jenkins Hhis Congress Supreme Court Kcholeen Judiciary Committee

Hardware firm Hantware and Whalen Ware operates sixteen plants

New York February 10 Nicholas H Colwell was appointed receiver of the Hantware and Whalen Ware Manufacturing company. The firm runs sixteen plants in New England and Midwest states and took over National Novelty last year. Assets are about 43 5 million with liabilities near 1 18 million. The company plans to resume business. current emb ourrassment stems from tightened bank credits amid the recent financial stress.

New York Nicholas H. Colwell Hantware and Whalen- Ware Manufacturing Company Xleen Hardware Cent Rhode Island Massachusets New Hampshire Vermont Pennsy Viola Michigan Ohio Missouri Julge Martin United States Circuit Court Orville R. Noble Ralph BR. Cooley Granville Atass Nos National Novelty Corporation Samuel R. Burnet

Would Limit the Saloons Cardinal Gibbons Says

New Orleans report quotes Cardinal Gibbons arguing prohibition cannot work in large cities and favors high licensing to limit saloons. He supports severe punishment for violators and possible license withdrawal. suggests local option in rural areas and questions laws bound to be violated.

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War Department Accepts Bids for Heavier Than Air Flying Machines

Washington February 10 Secretary of War approves board of ordnance bids for heavy flying machines to the United States government Secon of Chicago $10000 delivery in 1853 days A M Herring New York 20900 to be delivered in Isa Mars Wright Tros of Dayton Ohio for FIR WIA to be delivered in 200 days These three bids out of forty one met requirements examined by experts and believed to follow principles of practical flying machine Partial details withheld Two persons in Nebraska fire Stews City Iowa February 1 Edward Streator’s boarding house burned with two deaths and five injured

War Department Washington Secretary of War United States Seon Chivagio A. M. Herring New York Isa Mars Wright Tros Daston Bis

Admiral Converse Report Defends US Naval Designs

Washington reports Admiral Converse submitted findings on criticisms of American ship designs. The study argues US cruisers and battleships were the best in the world at their design date and remain capable against other navies. It notes critics misjudge designers’ compromises during construction.

United States Washington Converse Metcalf Wien Spert Tutellisen Devel

Dispute over Emigration Figures Delays Japan U S Talks

Tokio and Washington grapple with discrepancies in emigration statistics. Japan conducts an internal probe to explain the gap while delaying passports to farmers as migration slows. The American memo urged clarity amid fraud fears and a friendlier tone in exchanges.

Alleged Postal Frauds Indict Maine Publisher and Clerks

Portland Maine publisher and Waterbury postoffice clerks are indicted in federal court for alleged conspiracy to defraud the government of postage. The case accuses George F. Yergenera manager of a shipping company and W. Rositan of defrauding the postal system over several years, with losses cited reaching thousands to tens of thousands of dollars annually.

Maine Postoffice Portland Pet Shing Water W. Rositan Garrey Waterville Postofice United Staes Distriet Court Ois Yer Boshan

Portland D A John Hfial Found Guilty in Conspiracy

Former United States District Attorney John Hfial in Wheeler county found guilty of conspiring with the Butte Creek Land Live Stock and Lumber Company to uphold an alleged illegal fence. Trial since January 12 featured bitter arguments and a three hour ten minute jury deliberation before Judge Munt.

Portland. Gre United States District John Hfial Bute Creek Amd Laumii Wheeler County Guiley Munt

Woman commits suicide at home amid gas exposure case

Philadelphia woman, identified as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, killed herself using illuminating gas at her residence. Coroner's inquest and police statements were reported, with officials noting the self-inflicted nature of the death and ongoing inquiries.

Baird Huey Philadelphia Daughters of the American Reovelunion Everts

A Narrow Escape Uncle Reuben’s Elevator Tale

The narrator recounts a perilous first elevator ride with nerves on edge and a chaotic scene. He describes spotting a lawyer’s office, asking for Barnes, and encountering a young clerk while a panic builds. The tale ends with a dramatic plunge and a crowd reacting to the collapse as the floor gives way.

Reuben Soeseil Tsuykee Marae Lewyer Kiewyer Blairs Rensen Rohenian Magazine

Discipline in a French school tale of mishaps and misbehavior

A French pupil known for risky errors becomes disorderly with two troublesome boys. He is punished and sent to the farm building as the class shouts in frustration. The scene lifts the chaotic nature of discipline in a troubled classroom.

Schoa

Protesting Artist Says You Can Sell Anything

The Louisville Courier-Journal notes an artist railing against limits to sales of his pictures and jokes about ventures like fire insurance or steel bridges for big money. The piece cites the idea that entry into markets can confront doubt and cynicism.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Noise in a New Choir Audition

A nervous chorister recalls his tense first night in a church choir. The rector leads the opening prayer while the new tenor, unsure and sweating, fumbles through the intro prose as a DJ notes his awkward stance and lines.

Memory of a Glacier Marriage Lost and Found

An autobiographical tale recalls a glacier accident where a husband vanished after a rope failed. Forty years later a guide and the waiting widow at a glacier foot hotel witness the body emerging, fulfilling a long-held hope. The story ends with the rekindled memory of youth and love.

Ming Wlor Head Koly C. H. Spurgeou

Offic ers and Saddles. Jefferson Davis and the horse tale

A convoluted Civil War era note recounts Jefferson Davis anger at a humorous officer Phoenix who sent a tale about saddle tricks. The piece describes bull rings on saddles to cause horses to react and a court martial threat that was beguiled by Phoenix’s witty defense. The account ends noting Davis relented after a whispered advisory.

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