Railroads slow to export trade in Orient and Canada
Chicago July 29 The Record ed reports a sharp blow to United States and Canada export trades with the Orient Australia New Zealand and Canada as transcontinental railroads abandon a large portion of this business in protest of a new inter commerce commission rule requiring publication of import and export rates and notice before changes Wilcoxson testified in a hearing before US Commissioner N B Williams that Dr Blanchard a Sunday school superintendent was a counterfeiter for 15 years He claimed association in making fake money but denied passing it Nineteen counterfeiting plant at Hilltop Boone county is said to be capable of producing dimes quarters halves and dollars A fire at the Conor d Alene opera house about 4 am destroyed the wooden building valued at 15000 insured for 11000 Lack of wind saved nearby structures C Spalding and Glen Sales were arrested as suspects They were employed by a moving picture show at the time and were seen leaving the site before the fire was found
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Chicago
United States
Orient
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Inte Commerce Commission
N. B. Williams
Wilcoxson
Dr. Blanchard
Huntsville
Secret Services
Hilltop
Boone County
Conor d'Alene Opera House
C. Spalding
Glen Sales
Counterfeiter and Church Leader Bound Over in Arkansas Case
A Fayetteville dispatch reports Dr. L. W. Blanchard a longtime social and religious leader and J. C. Wilcoxson bound over to the Federal grand jury on a counterfeiting charge. The Record-Herald notes the development as of July 28 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Fayetteville
Ark
L. W. Blanchard
J. C. Wilcoxson
Federal Grand Jury
Hisgen Heads National Ticket Of Independents
The Independence party convention near Chicago on July 28 nominated Hisgen for president after two ballots with final tallies 590 for Hisgen Graves Howard 109 and 49 for Hearst and nominated John Temple Graves for vice president. The credentials report was delayed, delaying the session. Hearst acted as temporary chairman, Judge Reuben B. Lyon presided, and the committee’s report was adopted.
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Hisgen
Howard
Graves
Lyon
Hearst
John Temple Graves
the Independence Pary
New York
Fourteenth
Massachusetts
Hamed
Reuben B. Lyon
Committee On
Eugene's Biggest Summer Store Sale At A Dollar's Worth Of Goods
The Eugene store launches a citywide summer clearance with all summer goods marked to move. Shirt waists lawns kimonos suits and skirts are deeply discounted as shelves clear this week. Policy emphasizes customer value and rapid turnover with a no object price focus.
Wool Remnants Sale Offers Half Price Bargains
Household wool remnants are discounted at one half. Good lengths for waists shirts or whole suits. This sale presents a chance to save on woolen fabrics and completes a wholesale clearance of remaining stock.
End Of Season Shirt Waists At Low Prices 1908 Styles
We close out stock with new seasonal waists offered at deep discounts. Prices range from 10c to 3.00 per item with lace trim and embroidery options. Limited quantities include 500 to 600 waists in kimono sleeve and assorted colors available by the yard or piece.
Independence party names leaders at Chicago convention
The Independence party completed its first national convention in Chicago. W. R. Hearst was elected chairman with Neil of Indiana and Howard of Alabama as vice chairmen and Chas A. Walsh as secretary, as authorized by the national committee to fill vacancies.
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Chicago
Independence Party
W. R. Hearst
Neil
Indiana
Howard
Alabama
Chas A. Walsh
The
Lincoln Aide Reveals Bryan Campaign Plan
Lincoln July 29 The first authentic outline of Bryan campaign plans shows he will give a few prepared speeches at central points before October then stay home in October to aid the campaign educational work through interviews signed articles and letters. Bryan is pleased by responses from Democratic newspapers to open subscription lists for campaign funds and notes the fund is already substantial and growing.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Moyer Wins Presidency Over Flynn of Butte
Denver reports Charles H. Moyer re elected president of the Western Federation of Miners by 24 votes to 88 for Flynn of Butte. Mahoney of Butte was re elected vice president and Denver chose the next meeting place. Moyer announced the policy of the past would be the policy of the future. Ernest Mills of Greenwood BC is noted.
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Denver
Charles H. Moyer
Mipor
Flynn
Butte
Mahoney
Moyer
Ernest Mills
Greenwood
B. C
Standard Oil Retrial Likely After Mass Conference
Lenox Massachusetts July 29 Attorney General Bonaparte announced a statement would be made on the conference result concerning the Standard Oil Company actions. It was learned that the meeting unanimously agreed to take immediate steps for a retrial of the suits.
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Lenox
Mass
Bonaparte
Standard Oil Company
Taft party fired upon by unknown man
The steamer Island Queen carrying Judge Taft and guests was fired on last night from a shanty boat moored on the Ohio side. Mrs. Russell of Cincinnati was struck by shot but not seriously injured. Taft and the notification committee members were unaware of the incident at the time.
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Cincinnati
Judge Taft
Ohio
Russell
Taft
Judge Taft Heads to Hot Springs After Notification Day
Cincinnati July 29 Judge Taft will depart tonight for Hot Springs Virginia saying he feels no effect from the exertions of notification day. He was made an honorary member of the Steam Shore union today by a committee from the organization.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Hot Springs
Steam Shore Union
Winthrope Sands Killed in Auto Accident Near Poissy
Paris July 29 G Winthrope Sands stepson of W K Vanderbilt was killed in an automobile crash near Poissy. He rode with the chauffeur when the car left the road struck a tree and overturned. The gasoline tank exploded trapping both men under wreckage and causing severe burns. The chauffeur is badly maimed and likely to die. Sands father Samuel Sands was killed in a Meadowbrook hunt years earlier.
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Paris
G. Winthrope Sands
W. K. Vanderbilt
Poissy
Vanderbilt
Sands
Samuel Sands
Meadowbrook
American Troops Deployed After Mexican Fighting
From Del Rio a special dispatch reports an engagement near Comstock Texas between Mexican troops and revolutionaries. Two American residents of Mexico were killed. American troops reported dispatched to the scene from Del Rio.
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el Paso
The
Herald
del Rio
Comstock
Texas
Mexico
de Rio
Palmer Heiress Marries Potter Palmer Jr in Chicago
Chicago July 27. In a private noon ceremony at the bride parents home Miss Pauline Kohlasa at becomes Mrs Potter Palmer Jr. Miss Kohlasa at debuted in Chicago, has traveled abroad, while Palmer Jr. son of Mrs Potter Palmer worked in land and banking in Chicago and Oregon. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for Mattapoisett and later Europe.
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Chicago
Pauline Kohlsaat
Herman H. Kohlisaat
Potter Palmer, Jr
Kohlenaz
Lake Shore Drive
Dobs Ferry
N. Y
Mr. Palmer
Potter Palmer
Marvard
Eame
Oregon
Local car race beats train on Pacific rail line
W M Hodson of Hudson Auto Co and Harry Pellett drove a Rock car to start ahead of train No 15 at Medford and reach Ashland before the 25 minute 12 mile trip while passengers watched from the cars. The event stirred excitement over rutted roads and steady garden variety delays.
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W. M. Hodson
Hudson Auto Company
Harry Pellett
Roick
S& P. Overland
Medford
Ashland
Japan regards America as a real friend
Tokio July 29 General Viscount Torevehl minister of war and acting minister of foreign affairs told the Associated Press in an exclusive interview that he desires peace and continued friendly relations with all powers He regards America as a real friend.
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Tokio
Viscount Torevehl
Associated Press Today
America
Prosecution Expects Rest of Booth Singleton Case Today
Portland July 29 A brief illness to juror James McKinnon delayed progress in the Booth Single ton conspiracy trial in federal court The government is close to resting its case after today’s forenoon witnesses Mrs I Thomas Agee Edna Schloeman daughter of August Schloeman and Minnie Shupe daughter of the late J H Shupe Roseburg Three more witnesses were on the stand and the event is to rest Captain Salmon Ormsby ex forest superintendent and twice indicted for conspiracy was the lead witness yesterday Continues on Page Seven.
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Portland
James McKinnon
McKinnon
R. A. Booth
James Henry Booth
T. B. Singleton
I. Thomas Agee
Edna Schloeman
August Schloeman
Oregon
Misa Minnie Shupe
J. H. Shupe
Roseburg
Ovent
Salmon B. Ormsby
Prin
Qutch Declines to Fight With Castro in Venezuela Talks
In The Hague on July 28 the report states Qutch will not engage in combat against Castro. The article notes Holland will not bombard Venezuelan ports nor mount naval demonstrations in Venezuelan waters amid ongoing tensions.
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Qutch
Castro
the Hague
Holland
Netherlands Venezuela rupture called premature in circles
The Netherlands and the government of President Castro were described as premature in official circles. The rupture remains diplomatic only for now, while the Gelderland cruiser was ordered to Puerto Cabello to safeguard Dutch interests. Minister De Reus was ordered to report on conditions at once.
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Netherlands
Castro
Cireles
Venezuela
Gelderland
Puerto Cabello
de Reuso
Williams college claims oldest living graduate Rankin
News notes William Rankin of the class of 1831 is identified as the United States oldest living college graduate at age 98. He lives with his son, Professor W. M. Rankin of Princeton University, in an item highlighting long-lived alumni and academic lineage.
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United States
William Rankin
Rankin
W. M. Rankin
Princeton University
Land
San Francisco
Oak
Sos Angeles
Crake Lake
A. F. Starkey
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Winthrope Sands
Club
Binestem
Valley
Japan
Priend
Cipriano Castro
Northwest
Washington
Idaho
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