Stand Pat Tariff Standards Set By Roosevelt Letter
New York Aug 20 President Roosevelt writes Indiana Rep Watson reviewing Congress and urging tariff protection. He warns against changing House leadership now, favors controlled tariff revisions when beneficial, and distinguishes tariff reform from trusts. He says trusts must be tackled by laws already in effect.
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New York
Roosevelt
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Cannon to Be Indorsed for 1908 Presidency
Springfield Aug 21 The Republican state convention will endorse Speaker Cannon for the 1908 presidential nomination. Also to be indorsed is Senator Cullom for reelection to the U S Senate. Four candidates contest the state treasurer post with Rasselh and Sinuiskh leading, Kreanh and Messiek also in the race. A hot fight appears for superintendent of public instruction. State university trustees may also be nominated. Berry named temporary chairman Shurtleff permanent chairman.
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Springfield
Cannonu
State House
Speaker Cannon
Cullom
United States Senate
Andrew J. Rasselh
Telia FL Sinuiskh
Glailis Gss
Haitrer G19
Aden Kreanh
Messiek
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Seud
Berry
Edward Shurtleff
Tenois
Bryan sure of indorsement from Bryan supporters in Peoria
William J. Bryan reportedly seeks no instructed delegates from Qinois at the upcoming Democratic national convention unless National Chairman Roger C. Sullivan is repudiated by the state convention. Judge Owen B. VThotypian of Jacksonville conveyed the message, stating Bryan's condition and predicting the convention may not indorse Bryan or Sullivan. Sullivan declined to comment on prospects.
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Peoria
William J. Bryan
Owen BP. Vthotypian
Jacksonville
Roger C. Sullivan
Thompson
Bryan
Sullivan
Indorsement of Bryan Predicted at State Convention
The article discusses expected endorsement of William J. Bryan as the state’s presidential candidate at the forthcoming convention. It notes possible stormy debates as factions vie for influence and control, with Boggs named as chairman and W Edward J. Cahill as secretary by the state central committee.
Murphy to Support Jerome for Governor of New York
New York August 21 Charles F Murphy leader of Tammany Hall said he would back Jerome if he is the Democratic state convention candidate. Tammany not pledged to Hearst or any other candidate. District Attorney Jerome spoke of feeling reluctant to enter politics again but said a duty to the ideal of political liberty compelled him to proceed if indicated by party command.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Jerome
Hearst
Pattison Influence Dominates Ohio Democratic Convention
Columbus faces a split over platform drafting as Governor Pattison's memory shapes priorities. Delegates show strong Pattison alignment, opposing rivals who seek new ideas. May Johnson and Tom T Johnson are said to hold limited delegate power, controlling barely a quarter of the convention.
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Columbus, O
Pattison
Tom T Johnson
Four Mexican miners ambushed near Las Cabezas by Yaquis
News from Sonora reports four Mexican miners were ambushed in a canyon four miles from Las Cabezas by fourteen Yaquis. One miner was killed, one missing and presumed dead, and two escaped. A Mexican armed force pursued the Yaquis but found them entrenched and delayed until rurales arrive.
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Sonora
Mex
Las Cabezas
Astronomers Prophesied Earthquake Moon Jupiter Conjunction
London dispatch reports a Daily Mail correspondent recalls a curious claim that the Ange 16 earthquake was foretold by astrologers. They based predictions on the conjunction of Jupiter the Earth and the Moon.
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London
Tia
Santiago
The
Daily Mail
President Roosevelt Sends Condolence to Chile
Washington reports President Roosevelt has not sent a condolence message to the Chilean president regarding the misfortune affecting Chile. No message has been issued.
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Washington, Ug
Roosevelt
Chile
Baseball scores from various leagues and cities
Following are the baseball scores across leagues and cities. In Pittsburgh Brooklyn tied 1 1 after the first, Cincinnati Boston and Chicago New York Chicago games show score details, Philadelphia St Louis 7 6, Detroit Boston, New York Chicago at Washington. Association results include Milwaukee Louisville and Minneapolis Des Moines Pueblo 8 12. Western games report Omaha Denver Sioux City Lincoln Des Moines Pueblo 8 12.
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Chiease
Aue
Lenone
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Cynedmith
Chicawa
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Tiladelphise
Detroit
Boston Boat
Chicaugo
Ivaiesas City
Aoat
St. Pha
Paul Oroat
Milwaukee
Louisville
Min- Wedpolis
Columibus
Ouintha
Denver
Onidoat
Sioux City
Lincoln
Moines
Pueblo
Des Moines
Lincoln Log Cabin Ride Through Eastern Cities
A Lincoln log cabin travels from New York to Kentucky, drawing curiosity in multiple eastern cities. Captain N S Dauduite of Kentucky led the detail guarding the relic as it crossed, with a Quaker City observer asking if Lincoln was born there and if he cut those legs with his own hands.
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Lincoln
New York
Kentucky
Manuscuiotts
Belvedere
N.S. Dauduite
Coumsury Aa
Quaker City
Tau
Dub Hitt
Aftershocks Worsen Chile Quake Toll and Relief
London reports indicate Chile quake fires are out and relief efforts underway in Valparaiso and Santiago. casualties remain uncertain with early estimates showing hundreds dead in Valparaiso and possible thousands nationwide. property damage pegged from 200 million to 800 million pounds. public subscriptions opened for food clothing and provisions as government troops curb looting. Santiago and Valparaiso coordinate refugee aid across mountains.
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London
Chile
Valparaiso
Santiago
Stecor
Deat
Santiaga
Capeital
Food and water scarce after Valparaiso disaster
After a major calamity the Valparaiso area reports scarce food and water, rising waters, and widespread destruction. Valparaiso is described as uninhabitable with the Almendral quarter in ruins, while hospitals receive supplies from Santiago. About twenty deaths are reported in Santiago and neighboring towns face extensive damage and casualties as relief efforts begin.
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Valparaiso
Ris
Santiago
Vina del Mar
Vielparaiso
Tacha
Amicida
Valparaiso Aftershock Claims Resilience Amid Quake
Valparaiso reports citizens not cast down by disaster. streets patrolled by mortuary and other forces. Authorities tighten measures, some robbers shot on sight. Telegraph down, railroads out, couriers on horseback carry messages. Provisions being distributed. steamship Peni sails to Santiago and back with supplies. Losses remain uncertain.
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Valparaise
Victoria Squire
Val- Paraiso
Santiago
Peni
Talcahuano
Valparaiso
San Francisco
Earthquake Destroys Juan Fernandez Island Reported
A report from New York states that the Chilean earthquake destroyed the island of Juan Fernandez off Chile’s coast. The island reportedly belonged to Chile and housed a settlement and a ferry station.
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New York
Juan Fernandez
Chile
Crusoe Adventure Scene Juxtaposed With Famous Portrait
A fragment notes a scene titled Robin son Crusoe and mentions turning a famous figure’s setting into the backdrop for the adventures. The text reads as garbled OCR, lacking clear subjects beyond the name Robin and Crusoe. Further context is unavailable in this excerpt.
Cuba unrest eases as Montalvo takes command of operations
In Tavana Aug 21 a presidential decree names General Rafael Montalvo to direct all military actions against insurrectionists in western Cuba. The first fatality occurred when rural guard Lt. Gregorio Roque was killed during an encounter with Bandera’s band while Governor Nunez’s party rode with the guards. Detainees are believed mortally wounded. The insurgents disrupt telegraph lines when guards are scarce. The Platt Amendment fueling political friction remains a point of contention for U.S. troop involvement.
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Tavana
Cuba
Palms
Rafael Montalvo
Palma
Nunez
Guianajay
Bandera
Gregorfio Roque
San Francisco fire relief fund telegraphs to Chile
Agent members of the committee of forty appointed by Mayor Lehmitz met and telegraphed 10000 to the president of Chile for earthquake relief. Later 82705 of the sum was subscribed, and the public will be given a chance to subscribe the balance.
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San Francisco
Lehmitz
Chile
Trolley Accident Kills Three in Cridersville
Western Ohio interurban car jumped the track at full speed near Cridersville five miles south of here killing three and injuring more than twenty. The deceased are motorman John Vin Clapper of Lima passenger Otto Kosh of Wapakoneta and Miss Iva Rinard of Cridersville.
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Wapakeneta
Ave
Ohio
Cridersville
Here
John Vin Clapper
Lima
Otto Kosh
Iva Rinard
Ah Sin Is Mighty Schlimm In Immigration Case
Chicago Aug 20 George L Little of Buffalo New York was arrested on a Michigan Central train at Nicensington a suburb of Chieso for bringing three Chinese into the United States in violation of the Chinese exclusion act. The Chinese fled the train as detectives arrested Little.
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Ah Sin
Schlimm
Chicago
George L. Little
Buffalo
N. Y
Michigan Central
Nicensington
Chieso
Little
Tragic Soda Fountain Blast Wounds Two in Mount Vernon
In Mount Vernon Ohio on August 21 a carbonic acid gas tank exploded at a confectionery store where Charles Schiap picasse was charging a soda fountain. Most of his face was blown away and he is expected to die. Harry Eggleston was badly injured as a panic broke out in the shop.
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Mount Vernon
Charles Schiappacasse
Schiappicasse
Harry Eggleston
Savoy Hotel Owner Drowns While Bathing
John Cochran proprietor of the Savoy hotel Watertown S I drowns in Lake Kampeskit Joseph Robinson Vincennes farmer commits suicide from ill health. Fifty eight Russian officials killed and forty three wounded last week forest fires rage in Ver million and Mesitha districts Santa Fe Railway increases telegraph operator staff by 1000. Northwestern prophets association convention in session at Gauda. Snow falls heavily in the Adps. tourists shelter. Italian Foreign Minister visiting Castel Prescore ill. relief funds started in London floods affect Arizona and southern California disrupting transcontinental routes.
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John Cochran
Savoy
Watertown
S. I
Lake Kampeskit
Joseph Robinson
Vincennes
Vermilion
Mesitha
Santa Fe Railway
Chicago
Eb Paso
An. Janvika Ratleech Company
London Times
John D. Rockefeller
Protelmem
Gauda
Tittens
Italy
Castel ‘Prescore
Chifeiu
London
Arizona
Carlifornia
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Pat Murphy Wins Narrowly at Kenilworth Race Track
Patrick Murphy visits Kenilworth to watch the fortunes ride and picks a grey horse in the last race. The horse wins by a neck and Pat collects silver dollars from the bookmaker amid a bustling finish.
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Patrick Murphy
Kenilworth
Miees
Pat
Loum
Buffalo Sunday ‘Times
The Serpent's Venom Mohammedan Legend of Tobacco
In Conte Arabe style, a legend portrays Mohammed finding a serpent near death. The serpent vows to bite the Prophet, who argues about mutual enmity and gratitude. He sucks the wound, venom spilled, and a plant grows from the ground combining serpent venom and Prophet compassion, named tobacco.
Mission Furniture Sparks Church Debut In Households
A husband questions arranging the home, while the wife explains they have joined the church and should own only mission furniture under the new circumstances. The exchange frames a domestic joke about religious affiliation and parlor style.
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George
Uncle Abe Talks to Chimp at Zoo in Harper’s Weeky
An old Negro, Uncle Abe, visits a zoological garden and lingers before a chimpanzee cage. He chats, imitates the animal, and warns the chimp, in Harper’s Weekly style, about not talking or else a white man will force him to work.
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Uncle Abe
Harper's Weekly
Breakfast Boost for a Healthier Mind and Body
An upbeat ad extols a cheerful, peaceful morning mood and links a healthy stomach to better work, mood, and citizenship. It cautions against blues and overindulgence, claiming Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals improves digestion and overall performance, with druggist availability.
Bargain sale of 235 N Galena Ave residence
For sale at 235 N Galena Ave a well equipped home with steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas and a barn. Seller offers house with part or whole lot in first class condition and urges inquiry to GEO J Dehn 4 12dtf 44 Stephenson St for immediate bargain terms.
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Galena Ave
Geo. J. Dehn
Stephenson St
Half Rates to Peoria for Democratic Convention
Ex cursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip August 19 20 and 21 return by August 28. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Homeseeker's Excursion to the Northwest West and Southwest via the North Western Line offers greatly reduced fares. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars and The Best of Everything. Dates of sale and full particulars from agents.
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Peoria
North-Western
Chicago & North- Woetory Ry
Homeseeker
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Gravediggers Share Superstitions About Spades and Crows
A gravedigger notes old superstitions surrounding the trade. Do not use a new spade to dig a grave, or death may strike within a year. Some say graves should not be opened overnight, and a cock crowing forecasts fatalities: one, two, or three deaths depending on the count.
Excursion Tickets to Chautauqua Assembly Sold
Excursion tickets to Chautauqua Assembly at Rockford via the Northwestern line will be sold at reduced rates on August 18 and 29 with return valid until September 2. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Rockford
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Take Journal With You Promotes Home Delivery
The Daily Journal offers mail delivery nationwide at 10 cents a week for readers away from home. Subscribers can change the post office address as often as desired without extra charge, promoting the home paper as a better alternative to letters.
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Daily Journal
United States
Too Strong Competition In Strange Town Doctor Reply
An unclear note describes a country mouse and a doctor in competition, a tendon issue discussed, and a woman named Lady Cashbaes going to town to hire a corset or extraction and paying two guineas for foot amputation, per London Answers.
Mathusiasm Judge Questioning Prisoners
In a humorous exchange a judge asks why only the money was taken and not the silver basket. The prisoner replies the basket is too heavy, prompting the judge to exclaim about the thief’s laziness and shame.
Appraisemese Reference From Watson's Magazine
A fragment from Watson's Magazine mocks a figure described as statuesque yet restless, pondering whether he resembles common people in unseen ways. The lines suggest satirical commentary on social status and appearance.
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Maariau
Alay van Pittleedder
Istince
Diane
Watson's Magazine
Summer Tourist Excursions via Chicago Great Western Ry
Summer tourist excursions offered by Chicago Great Western Railway to Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Mexico City with stopovers and side trips. Tickets on sale daily to September 15 final return limit October 381st. For full information apply to any Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P B A St Paul Minn.
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Chicago Great Western Ry
Alberta
Arizona
British Columbia
California
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Mexico City
Great Western
J. P. Eimer
G. PB. A
St. Paul
Minn
Tittle Observances From Sunday to Crivat
A compact note reflects on strict Sunday keeping and careful practices, tracing how small daily rituals shape respectable conduct as described by Victor Llugs. The fragment signals a cultural stance on piety, order, and personal discipline in a traditional setting.
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Victor Llugs
Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver and Colorado Springs
North Western Line offers reduced excursion fares from all stations from September 19 to 22 due to Pike's Peak Centennial Celebration with favorable return limits. For complete details contact Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Cleanly Woman and the Dandruff Cure Claim
A short notice discusses dandruff and hair loss, arguing only a product called Newhero's Herptetde can kill the dandruff germ. It claims scalp washing fails to cure dandruff and promotes a mail order sample through The Herpiet i ja troft, Mich. Plelde Co.
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Wotan
Newhero
Plelde Co
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