Carter Wins Ruling In Suit Over Government Costs
Former U S Army captain Oberlin M Carter gains partial victory in federal case. Judge Kohisaat orders government to pay almost all litigation costs across Chicago New York Savannah and other venues, totaling about 150000, while Carter keeps 45000 of tainted funds.
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Kohisaat
Chicago
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Engineer Corps
Fudge Koblanat
United States Circuit Court
Carter
Kobtsaat
Robert F. Wescott
Westcott
Greene and Gaynor
Kobisaat
Greene
Gaynor
Savannah
Kohlsaat
New York
Lawvrer
Horace G. Stone
Florida Senator William Bryan Dies at Providence Hospital
United States Senator William James Bryan of Florida died at Providence hospital at 8 30 Sunday morning from typhoid fever. He served 73 days since succeeding the late Senator Mallory and was 57 years old. Bryan was born October 10 1876 in Orange County Florida and practiced law in Jacksonville before his senate appointment. He was married to Janet Mallan of Lexington Virginia.
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Washington
United States
William James Bryan
Florida
Providence Hospital
Stephen R. Mallory
Bryan
Senate
Alabama
Morgan
Pettus
Mallory
Latimer
South Carolina
Proctor
Vermont
Whyte
Maryland
Mr. Bryan
Orange County
Emory College
Georgia
Washington and Lee University
Jacksonville
Fla
Duval County Criminal Court
Janet Mallan
Lexington
Revision and tariff shift urged by Dalzell at Chicago
The Washington Star reports Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania arguing for a tariff revision up or down to fit Republican protectionist doctrine. He predicts a post inauguration revision if Republicans win, balancing duties to protect American industry and wages while securing revenue. He warns reformers to consider revenue sources given the income tax hurdle.
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Daizell
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Congress
Supreme Court
New Liability Act Assured By Cannon and Fairbanks
Speaker Cannon and Vice-President Fairbanks expressed confidence that Congress will pass an employers liability act to address constitutional issues raised by a Supreme Court decision. They spoke publicly to a delegation led by Samuel Gompers of 87 labor and farmer organizations, who urged action and presented a memorial titled Labor's Protest to Congress.
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Washington
Cannon
Fairbanks
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Farmers
House of Representatives
Resignation of Congressman Littlefield Shocks Region
Gov William T Cobb received a letter from Congressman Charles E Littlefield tendering his resignation from Congress effective September 30. Littlefield cited a wish to resume his law practice, which his duties had largely prevented. The move surprised Cobb and Littlefield’s supporters in the district.
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Rockland
William T
Cobb
Congress to receive another message on anti trust and topics
Washington reports that after extended discussion lawmakers will be sent another message to Congress within a short time. The message will address recommendations of the president for legislation amendatory to the Sherman anti trust law and other topics from his prior message.
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Congress
Washington
Milwaukee man kills wife then shoots self after crime
George Willoughby, manager of Jewett & Sherman company, killed his wife Florence Willoughby with chloroform and shot himself at their Prospect avenue home in Milwaukee. He fired two more shots to his heart before dying. Miners in Alaska go on strike as Douglas Island Local 109 of the Western Federation of Miners calls a general work stoppage in Juneau.
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Milwaukee
George Willoughby
Jewett & Sherman Company
Florence Willoughby
Prospect Avenue
Willoughby
Alaska
Juneau
Douglas Island
Western Federation of Miners
Tragic double shooting near Clover Leaf station
A man named T. L. Evans shot and killed his wife near Clover Leaf railroad station and then appeared to shoot himself in a suspected suicide attempt. Police report details are sparse and investigation continues.
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Killa
Sorento
T.L. Evans
Clover Leaf
Portuguese Prince Manuel Faces Arm Amputation
Madrid paper El Mundo reports on good authority that Prince Manuel now King of Portugal has a worsening arm wound from February 1 during the assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince. Doctors say amputation is imperative.
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Madrid
el Mundo
Manuel
Portugal
Carlos
Hartman Shock After Bogus Telegram Tragedy
C H Hartman, warned by a fake telegram in Cincinnati that his wife was dead, stepped off a train in St. Louis Union station to be greeted by his wife and daughter smiling. The relief caused by the momentary reunion sent him into a collapse, and he was carried home in a serious condition.
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St. Louis
C. H. Hartman
Cincinnati
Union Station
Bishop Charles H. Fowler Dies at 71 in New York
Rev. Charles H. Fowler bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church died at his New York home Friday at age 71. Death attributed to heart failure from a complication of diseases.
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Charles H. Fowler
New York
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Milwaukee Grafter Pleads Guilty in Local Contract Case
Milwaukee resident Joseph J. Galewski a former supervisor pleaded guilty Friday to an indictment charging conspiracy in connection with a county local contract. The plea marks a key development in the public procurement case.
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Milwaukee
Joseph J. Galewski
Taft Seeks Stronger President Powers Over Treaties
Secretary Taft urges Brooklyn Bar inclusion of states rights in treaty enforcement arguing the president must be empowered to enforce international obligations in every state. He warns that without this, the United States cannot guarantee proper treatment for its citizens abroad or punish violations. He calls for broad congressional support across all states.
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Taft
Brooklyn Bar Association
Mr. Taft
United States
Union
Congress
Denver High Altitude Advice for Democrats at Convention
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports Denver officials warn Democrats to remain calm and avoid stimulants at the national convention due to the high altitude. They question how Bryan’s nomination would fare under such restraint and note concerns about hotel changes and sedate behavior affecting politics.
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Denver
Pennsylvania
New York
Pittsburg
Bryan
Kentucky
American Foodstuffa Abroad in Tariff Debate
The American Reciprocal Tariff league president argues for broader commercial relations to export U S food products to Europe. He notes Western farmers already ship nearly 300 million dollars of surplus annually to Europe, with France and Germany as major buyers. He warns German and French producers may resist tariff removal to protect home markets and brands the larger market plea as a fraud and snare.
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American Reciprocal Tariff League
Europe
Germany
France
Danger of Bryanism and the 1908 political shift
Republican campaign plans face risk not just from Bryan’s past gains but from discontent and stay-at-home Republicans who may drift to Democrats. Each Bryan proposal holds some appeal to voters despite experts’ doubt, as public trust in established government wavers amid economic sluggishness and reform appetite.
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Bryan
England’s Protective Tariff Shifts U S Factory Plans
An English trade paper notes a U S safety razor maker plans a factory in England to meet British patent law requiring locally manufactured parts. Machinery comes from America, but British workers will do the work, signaling a shift toward protectionist policy in the United Kingdom.
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Great Britain
United States
England
America
Indiana Happenings Reports Pair Charged With Murder
Grover C. Blake and Orsel Reynolds of Anderson are arrested in Fort Wayne on a murder charge of Blake's mother. Blake allegedly confessed after arrest claiming both men drank, needed money, and Blake killed his mother with a hammer while Reynolds allegedly stood guard. Blake reportedly took $160 and diamond rings before fleeing toward Michigan.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Grover C. Blake
Orsel Reynolds
Anderson
Blake
Reynolds
Michigan
Bird nest in mail box solves penny theft mystery
Evansville Indiana reports a surprising culprit in mail thefts a bird built a nest inside a mailbox and pulled out pennies woven into straw to hide them. The incident ended months of secret service efforts to catch the thief and restore stamps to farmers sending letters. County delegates for Congress named by Cox in New Albany include Floyd county picks John Lyons Martin Very Thomas Hanlon James Duffin and others approved by the county central committee.
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Evansville
Ind
Secret Service
Nauvoo
Cox
New Albany
W. E. Cox
Dubois County
Indiana
Floyd County
County Central Committee
John J. Lyons
Martin Very
Thomas Hanlon
James B. Duffin
Walsh
F. A. Receveur
James A. Thornton
Adam Heimberger
John Hazlewood
William Sloemer
John M. Paris
John A. Kraft
Arthur Y. Jenkins
Frank Beaucond
John Clare
Casper Erb
Feudist’s Son Escapes Shot In Indiana Tragedy
Donald Ford, 17, son of Edward Ford, was shot at from a bush in Bloomington Indiana as authorities hold Ford in jail awaiting trial for the murders of Joel and Frank McCoy. A 32 caliber bullet struck the wagon bed four inches from the boy, adding another twist to the Ford McCoy case.
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Bloomington
Ind
Anyother
Ford-McCoy
Donald
Edward Ford
Joel
Frank McCoy
Noisy Scottsburg Convention Delays Watson Instruction
In Scottsburg Indiana a Scott county Republican convention to name delegates to the state convention was so noisy that a motion to instruct delegates for Jas Watson is disputed because the secretary reports no clear announcement.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Scottsburg
Scott County
Jas. Watson
Captain Hart Injured in Frankfort Interurban Fall
Captain W. H. Hart of the Indiana Reformatory board was severely injured while alighting from a limited interurban car in Frankfort Indiana. He was removed to his Indianapolis home for treatment after being thrown to the ground with great violence.
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Hart
Jeffersonville
Ind
W. H. Hart
The
Indiana Reformatory
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Delegates Named for Republican State Convention
Delegates from Scott county Jeffersonville Ind Charles Mann Guy Campbell James Mount and Ellsworth Perrin named for the Republican state convention. Alternates listed Maey Smith John M Switzer Lester Martin and Thos Carlisle.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Scott County
Charles Mann
Guy Campbell
James Mount
Ellsworth Perrin
Maey Smith
John M. Switzer
Lester Martin
Thos
Carlisle
Rivers Rise Again After Flooding in Indiana
Rain over 24 hours along the MDnio and Wabash rivers causes renewed rises in Evansville Indiana. The danger line is expected to be passed as side streams of the lower Obte fill to capacity.
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Ebvansville
Ind
Mdnio
Wabash
Tax Commission Meeting in New Albany Indiana
Indiana state tax commissioners held a meeting in New Albany. Commissioner John C. Wingate gave an address on property assessment and tax collection.
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Tax Commission
New Albany
Ind
Indiana State Tax Commissioners
John C. Wingate
New Dam Burst on St Joseph River in Michigan
Dam on the St Joseph river in Dowasiac Mich bursts sending electric power supply concerns. Officials report disruption to local services as crews assess damage and begin repairs. Residents are advised to stay clear of the river area and await further instructions.
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South Bend
Méd
St. Dowasiac
Mich
Evansville Woman Attacked by Stranger on Sycamore Street
Mrs. William Farmer, a well known Evansville resident and lodge member, was stabbed above the heart by a stranger as she walked near Fifth Street. Police have few details, and her husband is noted in Democratic politics. She cannot describe the attacker.
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Evansville
Ind
William Farmer
Sycamore Street
Fifth Street
Farmer
Unclear death after lobby fight ends with two stabbings
Evansville coroner and doctors completed an autopsy on veterinary surgeon Dr. H C Jurgenson found dead in his office after a fight between two women. The cause of death remains undetermined as stomach analysis may miss prussic acid. Mrs. Davenport is committed to an asylum and Mrs. Farmer remains seriously ill.
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Evansville
Ind
Edward J. Lavaland
H. c. Jurgenson
William Farmer
John Davenport
Davenport
Farmer
Flood Warnings Issued as Ohio River Rises
Evansville Indiana reports heavy rains along the lower Ohio river cause the river to rise above danger line. Lowlands remain submerged along the lower Clow and lower Wabash as Local Government Observer Al Brand issues flood warnings and expects a high water stage in the area.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Cliw
Wabash
al Brand
Physician’s Death Verdict Links Duel of Women to Fatality
In Evansville Indiana coroner Laval ruled Henry C Jorgenson’s death the result of another case involving two women quarreling in his office One woman drew a knife and stabbed the other prompting Jorgenson to be found dead in his office Poison was initially suspected as the cause.
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Evansville
Ind
Henry C. Jorgenson
Laval
Jorgenson
Peru Woman Attacked by Lion at Circus Winter Quarters
Mrs. Osa Allen of Peru and a party of friends were touring the circus winter quarters when a lion grabbed her. The animal mauled her face and back, tearing clothing from her back. Her brother pulled her away to safety.
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Peru
Ind
Osa Allen
Declines the Honor by Warrick Coal Leader
New Albany Indiana Dr T D Scales a prominent coal miner from Warrick County and well known locally has announced he will not seek the democratic nomination for congress in Indiana's First District.
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New Albany
Ind
T. D. Scales
Warrick County
Indiana Man from Franklin Dies by Jump in New Orleans Hotel
Robert Babbington of Franklin Indiana committed suicide in New Orleans by leaping from a hotel window. He jumped through a window and fell about 60 feet to the street below, ending his personal crisis.
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Indiana
New Orleans
Robert Babbington
Franklin
Ind
Grunewald
Babbington
Vestal Wins In Madison County For 8th District
Anderson slate backs Vestal for congress in the 8th district with Madison county delegates. A competing slate, likely backing Judge McClure, was circulated but Vestal secured the county delegate count. Richmond reports the Trust Co. named temporary receiver of the Colonial Building property in Campfield Madison.
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Vestal
Anderson
Ind
Congress
Madison County
McClure
Richmond
Trust Co
City
Campfield
Madison
Ing
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