Taft adroit tale and tales of labor leaders’ aims
A collage of brief anecdotes on Henry W Taft and Governor Coe Crawford, plus stories of William Dean Howells daughter and Henry Watterson. It covers Thomas J Lewis and his rise from breaker boy to UMWA leader, Gompers and Cannon clashes, and humorous quips about Adam Bede and hat psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Dean Howells
Ives
Mr. Howell
Gompers
Cannon
J. Adam Bede
Thomas L. Lewis
Rulers of Britain Under Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
The article reviews King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra's reign noting public praise for his policy shifts under Asquith’s premiership and critique over his czar visit. It contrasts divided German press reactions with English views of diplomacy and highlights the aging monarch beside a still youthful queen.
Little Joe Brown Wins Georgia Governorship Nomination
Georgia primaries saw Joseph M. Brown defeat Governor Hoke Smith for the Democratic nomination. Brown relied on newspaper essays and writings rather than speeches, staying home to circulate his ideas. Born in Canton in 1851, Brown is the son of former governor Joseph E. Brown and rose from railroad worker to general traffic manager, later contributing to Georgia's agricultural and industrial growth. He authored Astyanax and a Civil War campaign history, reflecting a life shaped by journalism, law, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Marie Henry
Omaha Bee
Bryan
Watterson
Denver
Louisville Courier Journal
South
Georgia
New South
Washington Star
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Baliders
Chicago
Uacle
Joe Cannon
Gompers
Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Weing
Little Joe” Brown
Joseph Emerson Brown
United States
Canton
Cherokee County
Milledgeville
Astyanax
Fragmentary speech excerpt with unclear context
The passage presents a garbled dialogue fragment about appearing honest and facing a bill, mentioning a “new worker” and a sense of legacy. No clear event, persons, or places are identifiable from the readable text.
Nellie May Brewster Stars in New Musical Comedy
Nellie May Brewster, a Town girl, will star in Richard Carle's new musical comedy The Boy and the Girl next fall. She will portray Lady Vivien in the revival of Robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actrose
Nellie May Brewster
Richard Carle
Avi
Eang
Lady Vivien
Robin
Portrait Recalled Of A Noted Soprano Pupil
A fragment recalls a young singer described as sweet voiced with a powerful soprano. She studied under Mariel Biawell of New York and was pictured in an imitation of a famous performer, Fritzi Scheff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariel Biawell
New York
Frital Scheff
Northwestern Consolidated Mining Company Assessment Notice
Notice is given by Board of Directors meeting held April 28 1908 that an assessment of one quarter of one cent per share is levied on capital stock payable immediately to the Secretary at his office in Eureka Nevada. Delinquent stocks unpaid by May 30 1908 will be sold at public auction on June 3 1908 to cover the assessment and costs. Joan Pardy, Secretary. Eureka Nevada May 2 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Consolidated Mining Company
Eureka
Eureke County
Nevada
Eureka County
A. D
United States
Mein Street
Borwes
Aday Order of Board of Directors
Joan Pardy
H.C. McTerney
Euroke County
Notice to Creditors in Nevada Territory Estate Case
Notice is given that on May 6 2008 the court appointed Arivuluistrator of the estate of A J Samermand Hevensmnd deceased in Eureka County Nevada The administrator is authorized to wind up the estate and all creditors must file claims within forty days of the first publication The attorney for the administrator is Ti K Mitchel First published June 1 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thid
Nevada
Kurcks
J. L. Thamyean
Elijah M. Thumpam
Thaapeoa
Drorsuat
Wald
Eureka
Rite
Peter Breen
Peenek Uth
Burda
A. J. Samemmh
Divtefot
State of
Eureka County
Afr
A. J. Anaserne
Laime
Ewnico Sasanasoy
A. J. Haewetoo
Ti. K. Mitchel
Estate of Joho Scotly administrator named
Third Judicial District Court of Nevada Eureka County appoints W. E. Griffin as administrator of the estate of Joho Scotly deceased. Letters of administration issued. summary administration ordered. Creditors and claimants must file claims with vouchers within two days of first publication. H. K. Mitchell attorney for administrator. First publication June 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callahan
Third Judicial District Court
Jobe Callahan
AL Persune Leasing Clalue Myrinet
Sait Court
H.C. Meterney
H. K. Mitchell
Eureka
Nevada
Third Judicial District Court of State of
Joho
Anid Court
Iaid Court
W. E. Griffin
John Boobie
Notice of final five year land proof filed
United States Land Office Carson City Nevada May 12 1908 notices Giacom Mattel Eureka Nevada holder of Homestead Entry No 17 for SW 8E 4 Section 34 and SW 4 Section Township 21 North Range 64 East Moust Diablo Meridian filing intention to make final five year proof before Eureka County Clerk North Nevada on July 1 1908 witnesses Phillip Peroni AB Poreh Angels Florio and Pearl Padrick all of Eureka Nevada. LOUIS J COLLIN Mergesister West publication May 14 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Carson City
Nevada
Giacom Mattel
Eureka
Seation
Range
East Moust Diablo Meridian
Eureke County
North
Phillip Peroni
A.B. Poreh
Florio
Peal Padrick
Euroke
Louis J, Colln
Megister
Wiest
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Henry W. Taft
Coe I. Crawford
South Dakota
Eswy Wattemaon
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Thomas J
Lewis
National University At
Lebanon
United Mine Workers
Thomas John Lewis
Dawlais
South Wales
Ila
Mary Jones
Northumberland County
Jobn Siney
Tom
Coe J. Crawford
Bilttredge
Siill
United States Senate
Wes
Teeyone
Sique
Mr. Gompers
Senator Clark
Montana
Til- Mons
Congress
Cy DeVry
Lincoln Park
Mr. Bede
Sham Bede
J. Adan
Mr. DeVry
Ald Fm
Mr Ulted
Ike
Meek
Anion
Neaanar
Bane
Rulers OF
Britain
Edward Vil
Alenanda
England
Lis Cofonathwim
Beligt
Mr. Asquith
Cxar
Meret
Alexandia
Josty
Menarche
Germany
Edward
Pete
Feto
Cleveland
Seslie May Brewster TX
Duckwater Store
Jesse Mendes
Dackwater, Nro County
Nov
People’s Meat Market
Ruby Hill
William Zadow
Main Street
the Union Bakery
Boston
Indyia
Pienport
Camillo Gallo
Huresa
Batrmen Ste
Eurekeanteed
A. G. Harris
J. Huffmaster
Indore
Zalow Hotel
K. Kuehn
Ka, Price & Co
Chicaxa
Buel and
Bateman Sts
Kureks
Nev
E. Kuehn
Buckingham & Hecht
Thomas Rosselli
South Main St
Ron LL
San Francisco
Saloon and Pioneer Bottling Works
U. S
Becker
F. J. Brossemer
Prop
Eureka ¢ Palisade Railway
Palisade
Bat
Pallesde
With & P
Eureka Por Ti
Reveille
Hiva
Newark Valley
Cold Creek
Bald Mowntala
Hartles Hm Irelas
Hamilton
Belmont
Ths
Dinmaut
Alpha
Hay Ranch
P. Awbutt
Supauletendant
A. K. Randolph
Palisade, Nevadas
Live Stock Directory
John Stri
Het Woulder
Wall
Civete
Bette Onlder
Ksevks
Rureks
Joe Tognont
Brasiles
Catiren
Ontile
Jo Vom
Dockwater
Nye County
T. C. C. Whitemore
Wells-Fargo
R. Herz & Bro
Reno Jewelers
Will Robertson
Eureka, Nevada
Wurrmore
Eutek
Phellan
Kerninet Connecticut
Norwich Union of
Engl
Lenton & Kavcashire
Aloe ‘& National
Boxland
Queen of America
Liverpool
Londo
Globe of England
Royal
C.C. Whitmore
IG. W. Halstead
P. Carletti
Poweb Bowl
Neale
John Pardy
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