Roosevelt Declines a Third Term for Presidency
Washington, President Roosevelt states he will not seek a third term. The White House confirms the 1904 pledge, asserting he has not changed and will not change the decision. The move clears the field for Republican contenders at the national convention.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Fairbanks
Taft
Cannon
Knox
Foraker
Republican National Committee
Orchard Tells of Murder in Pettibone Trial Detail
Harry Orchard testified in the Pettibone trial about the assassination of ex governor Steunenberg and his alleged prior plots. He described preparations for the crime and other attempted hits including on Fred Bradley and governors in Denver and San Francisco. He named Pettibone as paymaster in parts of his narrative.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Steunenberg
Orchard
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Gahbert
Goddard
Gov. Peabody
Denver
Sherman Bell
Frank Hearne
David Moffatt
John Neville
Haywood
Fire kills two in Manistique blaze at Chicago Lumber yard
A deadly fire at the Chicago Lumber Co yard in Manistique Michigan claimed the lives of Hammer aged 52 a night foreman and Night Watchman Andrew Norton. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in property damage and seven firefighters were injured with one possibly fatally burned.
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Manistique
Manistique, Mich
Mallla
Chicago Lumber Company
Hammer
Andrew Norton
Denver Wins Democratic Convention Amid Finance Debate
The Democratic national committee chose Denver Colorado for the 1908 convention with plans set for July 7. A debate over accepting $100,000 from Denver to cover expenses divided members, with Clayton Williams and Smith on the anti side and Taggart arguing for acceptance.
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Washington
Denver
Col
Democratic National Committee
Clayton
Alabama
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Republican National Committee
Democratic Committee
Williams
Taggart
Judge Parker
St. Louis
Woman Burn Suspect in Sandusky Secret Indictment
A Sandusky secret indictment charges Martha A Campbell of Norwalk with incendiarism for allegedly burning a neighbor Miss Lou Mather’s dwelling in October. Miss Mather is also indicted. Insurance officials say a plot existed to loot Mather’s home via insurance and mortgage payoff. Both women posted bonds.
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Norwalk
Martha A. Campbell
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Congregational
Steubenville
Greenfield Township
Sandusky
SST. GERONIMO’S END Exhibit Captures Saint's Burial Cavity
An image of the cavity left by Saint Geronimo’s body is on display at the Concrete Association of America in New York. The exhibit, secured by Frank P. Baldwin, notes his Martyrdom after being cast alive into concrete. Historical details recount his life from 1520 to his burial in Algiers.
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St. Geronimo
Concrete Association of America
New York
Frank P. Baldwin
Maine
Algiers
Geronimo
Fort Des Vingt Quatre Heures
Haido
Occult Influences and Domestic Banter Highlight Baltimore Satire
A Baltimore American quip references occult influences as Nesby’s alleged deep affection for his wife. The exchange includes playful lines about his inability to resist her angel cake without indigestion, reflecting a lighthearted, social-page tone.
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Nesby
Baltimore American
A Sad Affair Bleeker-Poor Neckwear Bargain
Bleeker-Poor Peckham received a neck injury this morning after his wife bought him a necktie at a bargain sale. The incident is noted by Chicago Daily News with scant details on motive or outcome.
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Bleeker
Peckham
Meeker
Chicago Daily News
Dean's Kidney Pills Heal Lake City Resident
A Lake City Minnesota resident describes severe kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and nervousness. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills they claim to have recovered full health and now enjoy normal wellbeing. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Hiram Center
South
Oak Street
Lake City
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Clergymen and drummer share whisky to warm cold feet aboard train
In a chilly train car a clergyman and a drummer pass a flask of whisky to soothe freezing feet. The clergyman drinks, then pours whisky into his boots claiming it will warm his ice cold feet like a hot stove. The moment ends with renewed warmth.
Black Itching Spots On Face Prompt Cuticura Cure
A 1905 reader reports severe eczema for four years, treated by two doctors with no relief. After using Cuticura Remedies, the skin cleared and remained symptom free for three years. Address: Mrs. Lizzie BE Sledge 540 Jones Ave Selina Ala Oct 28, 1905.
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Lizzie BE
Sledge
Jones Ave
Selina
Ala
Horses That Wouldn't Drown Tale From Albany Journal
An Albanian recounts a flood incident where a horse tied to a foot bridge rode the rising current. The bridge and horse washed away, later found lodged downstream with the horse calmly atop the wreck. A bystander quips he did not expect the horse to return alive, then notes the animal later dragged the broken bridge upriver.
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Albany Evening Journal
Quote on mask use from a thief and a driver
Dialogue shows a chauffeur admitting he wears a mask to conceal identity after running over people. The exchange highlights a crime motive conveyed in a dramatic cartoonish style.
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International Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers
Tornado
Fred May
Minnneapolis
John Schilling
Fort Wayne
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Buginaw
Mich
Ohio
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
United States
W. H. Murray
Robert L. Owen
Muskogee
Thomas P. Gore
Lawton
Kansas City
Louis B. Stenberg
Fourth Street
Walker Avenue
Kan
Mattie Sternberg
Augusta
Toklo
Korea
Marquis I
Shinhast Station
Japan
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France
London Globe
Point Barrow
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Indianapolis
Seattle
Valdez
Cincinnati
Bay
Daltemore
Lovisy Td. R
Timothy
Clergyman
Willieboy
Silliman
Adam
Harper's Weekly
Martineau
Butterick Publishing Co., Ltd
Butterick Building
California
Multi-Cura CO
Huntingdon, Pac
Lama NA
Coranvcy
W.l.doupiene
W. L. Douglas
Alioa
Rhors
Mlustratué Catalog Frac
Brocston
Mass
ST Patrick
Ireland
S. Jacobs Oil
Alt Federal Mulsiers
Washington, DC
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