Bryan Calls Taft a Straddler in Taft Speech Review
Lincoln Neb Aug 27 William J Bryan's reply to Taft's Columbus speech labels Taft a straddler on key issues. He criticizes lack of bold reform ground on railroads trusts and tariffs, defends presidential stance, and argues for limited remedies. Bryan faults Taft for not endorsing value tests, rate reductions, or stronger anti monopoly action while praising certain reform aims.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Taft
Columbus
Bryan
Centralization talk at ABA convention on federal rail regulation
Portland, Aug 27 Alton B Parker president of the American Bar association addressed the opening session of the thirtieth annual convention urging caution on federal control of railways and big corporations. He criticized swift state attempts and warned the public must stay informed to avoid demagogic misuse of the issue.
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Portland
Alton RB. Parker
American Bar Association
United States of Railways
Bent Constitution in Constant Change Debate
Judge Charles P. Adpiden of North Dakota argues that the constitution is written and changeless in theory but flexible in practice to meet changing conditions. He cites Bryce and Cooley noting rigid constitutions bend rather than break, allowing America to adapt without breaching its framework.
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Charles P. Adpiden
United States District Court of North Dakota
James Bryce
Cooley
Bryce
Conditions of the new age and democratic restraint
The passage argues that government should avoid regal absolutism and that democratic restraint must grow with economic revolution. It compares modern needs to the founding era, noting that fifty years of economic forces reshape life as profoundly as gunpowder altered feudalism.
Taft Speaks to Big Crowds Across Missouri Tour
Secretary William H. Taft visited Joplin Web City Carthage and Springfield delivering speeches on trusts and tariff legislation. Massive crowds greeted him at each stop including 1500 in Joplin and 10,000 in Central Park Springfield before a Colonial Hotel banquet.
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Joplin
William H. Taft
Claremore
I. T
Tulsa
Taft
Web City
Carthage
Springfield
Central Park
Columbus
Colonial Hotel
Wind Wrecks a Home in Wisconsin Tornado News
A tornado struck J. W. Moore’s home four miles north of Adysmith Wisconsin injuring Mrs. Moore and daughter Ida while Barry Moore died hours after his head injury. The storm damaged George Warren’s log house and a family of five sat on the floor uninjured except for a small cut from glass. Reports from Whitehall note a tornado north and east of there killing Mary and Charles Clemenson near Strum and injuring Mrs. Clemenson and a boy named Haughe.
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Adysmith
Wis
J. W. Moore
Barry Moore
Whitehall
There
Mary
Charles Clemenson
Strum
Clemenson
Haughe
Asphalt Aiding Matos Case Sends NY Bermudez Condemned
Three years after the Matos revolution trial, the New York and Bermudez company was found guilty and ordered to pay Bolivars 26,178,648 plus damages to be set by experts, potentially reaching 10 million, with an appealable sentence. Judge Liscano’s ruling cites discredit to the nation and losses from war, while noting no special costs against the defense.
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Supreme Court
Court of Cassation
Liscano
Civil Court of First Instance
Republc
New York and
Bermudez Company
GSAT
National Treasury
Airship Tarseval Flies Steady Against 20 mph Wind
Berlin reports a notable flight of the airship Tarseval carrying four seronauts. In a thirty minute test the airship answered the helm with precision while moving against a wind of twenty miles per hour.
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Berlin
Royal engagement reported in court circles
In Rome on Ave. 27 court circles say Prince George of Greece ex-high commissioner in Crete will wed Princess Napoleon Bonaparte, a grand niece of Prince Roland Bonaparte.
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Rome
Ave
George of
Greece
Powers
Crete
Napoleon Bonaparte
Roland Bonaparte
United States Debates Venezuela Claims Arbitration
Front witnesses in United States courts testified the Venezuelan government used funds from an asphalt company to spark the Matos revolution. A government newspaper article questions U S policy and the role of arbitration as Venezuela rejects U S arbitration efforts. The State Department weighs next steps amid pressure to settle claims and possible presidential guidance.
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United States
Matos
RL Constitucional
Trow
United States Department
Venezuela
Washington
Cuffeulc
Roosevelt
Congress
Marriage to Deceased Wife's Sister Sanctioned in Britain
London aug 27 a long dispute ends as the house of Lords passes a bill legalizing marriages between a man and his deceased wife's sister. The measure secures royal assent and becomes law after years of debate.
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London
Great Britain
House of Lords
Kaiser to Visit Roumania and Vienna
The long awaited visit of the German emperor to the Roumanian court is affirmed as certain, with plans likely set for the end of August or possibly next spring. The trip includes Vienna as a key stop, reflecting broader imperial diplomacy and relations in central Europe.
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Vienna
Baseball Scores From the Diamond Muddy Result
Scores from CS and Chicago fixtures on Aug 27 show scattered results across leagues. Highlights include Philadelphia beating New York, Chicago defeating Bias, and Cleveland edging Washington 4 1. Other matchups span Detroit Milwaukee and Des Moines Sioux City with varied innings and outcomes.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Pittbureg
Pittsboreg
Reston
Bias
Gon
Gane
Chiceago
Boston
Atenionu
Cleyvehind
Cleveland
Dretrvott
Washinton
Detroit
Association
Milwaukee
Toledo
Nausas City
Columbus
Naunsas City
Min- Neapoalis
St. Vauk
Des Moines
Sux City
Les Moines
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised local sale
A historic note promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as gentle on the bowels and capable of clearing coughs and colds. It claims prompt relief from throat inflammation and irritation. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Public Real Estate Auction at Bauch Place on South Galena
The undersigned will offer at public sale on Tuesday September 10 1907 at 8 o clock p m at the front door of the residence on the premises the FP R Bauch place No 572 South Galena avenue improved with a large two story brick house one half story frame house and other outbuildings with wells and cisterns on about 20 acres of ground. Various names appear in the notice.
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FP. R. Bauch
Galena Avenue
Ips Dawes Bpmma
Satce Rman
Bovis Bacci
Mathilda Kubiner
Epwakh Bacca
Clara Cannam
A. H. Miller
Avetioneer
Metal Polishers’ 8-Hour Day Demand Wins Support
The national convention of metal workers including Buffers Phitera Marcis Mothers and Briss and Silver Workers adjourned after deciding in favor of an eight-hour day and a 200 percent wage rise. The Aug 276-4 date marks the decision and the unions involved.
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Ciupelmati
Buffers
Phitera
Marcis
Briss and Silver
Auiouo
Iris
Daily Journal Delivery Service Across City
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery service available weekly to all neighborhoods. Readers can request home delivery and enjoy timely newspaper access regardless of location within the city limits.
Dubley-It's too bad the average man can't be satisfied with a good living
Wise-'The average man is satisfied with a good living. The trouble is his idea of a good living grows with his earning. Philadelphia Press.
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T Dubley
Wise
Jneormi
Philadelphia Press
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve heals fast
DeWitt's carbolized witch hazel salve penetrates pores and heals quickly, especially for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Fort Brady Private Gillette Acquitted in Court Martial
Private Cyrus Gillette of Fort Brady was acquitted by a court martial for the July death of Miss Elizabeth Cadenhead of Mergus Ontario who was shot while a prisoner at Fort Brady. Prosecutor Holden said a warrant may be served to try Gillette in state court for manslaughter, with authorities reportedly not objecting and double jeopardy pleas anticipated to bar civil proceedings.
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Salt Ste. Marie
Mich
Cyrus Gillette
Fort Brady
Elizabeth Cadenhead
Mergus
Ont
Gillette
Misa Cadenhead
Holden
Big battleships for U S proposed by Times
New York Aug 27 The Times reports the naval appropriation bill to be presented to the next congress will recommend authorizing two, perhaps four, ships of at least 20 000 and possibly 25 000 tons. Seven members of the house naval affairs committee visited the New York navy yard and provided the information.
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New York
the Times
Congress
House Committee On Naval Affairs
New York Navy Yard
Both Sides Standing Pat on Telegraphers Strike
New York on August 27 President S J Small of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said arbitration is out of the question as the strike continues. He believes workers will stay out for two months with union backing. Western Union Superintendent Brooks stated the company will have nothing to do with Small or his union.
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New York
S. J. Small
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Small
Superintendent Brooks
Western Union
Katina
Ambassador Wrisht
United States
Tokio
Charles Pabuer
International Bank
Manila
Mary J. Laughman
Springfield
Wis Gorm
Dayton
Curfield
Waashington
Orem Root
Hinamilton College
Drother
Root
Five Men Probably Drowned In River Collision
Baltimore Aug 27 The tug Gerry of Wilmington Del sank after a collision with the British steamer Barnstable in the Patapsco river Five crew members are missing W A Boyd Baltimore pilot T J Ebbert Brooklyn cook Charles Cherry Baltimore mess boy J B Johnson Wilmington Del captain Charles White address unknown deckhand
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Baltimore
Gerry
Wilmington
Del
Barnstable
Patapsco River
W. A. Boyd
T. J. Ebbert
Brooklyn
Charles Cherry
J. B. Johnson
Charles White
Mrs Field Resolved Chauffeur Fine in Municipal Court
Mrs. Field of Chicago was jostled in the corridor of Boston’s municipal court for about an hour as the case against her chauffeur Willet Dewey was settled. She paid Dewey’s $10 fine, thanked the judge, and left after an uncomfortable wait on the benches.
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Boston
Two Men Treed by Wolves Near Duluth
Rueben Wilson and John Robinson of Duluth Heights were chased by wolves and held captive for three hours on a lonely road near the city. A large hunt is scouring the countryside to exterminate the pack and prevent any loss of life.
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Duluth
Minn
Rueben Wilson
John Robinson
Douluth Heights
Lfe
Dallas Man Murders With Axe in Arlington Home
A Dallas area man B Sperring killed and mutilated his victim’s body at his Arlington residence fifteen miles west of Dallas. Authorities say family troubles were cited as the cause. The incident occurred in August with details appearing in a Dallas report.
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Dallas
Tex
B. Herring
B. Sperring
Arlington
Herring
Wager Ends Fatally in Richmond Bear Muddle
Houston Aug 27 A man named Adam Kauffer of Richmond Texas died after attempting to catch a roaming bear on the streets. He wagered he could hold the animal and was killed in the struggle. The incident stemmed from a local dare involving the bear’s presence in town.
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Houston
Tex
Richmond
Adam Kauffer
Twenty men seize murderer Louis H Wigeins in Ban croft Neb
A disorderly action transfers a lookout for murder suspect Louis H Wigeins from sheriff custody at Ban croft Nebraska to a distant site. The incident disrupts normal proceedings as authorities pursue the suspect. No trial outcome given. report notes the case remains unresolved.
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Louis Hwigeins
Bancroft
Neb
Tim
Che Vietint
Chivtugo
Use For the Fork A Denver Man Laughs at Lunch
A Denver man hosted a Kansas ranch friend during a business trip. They dined downtown and the rancher finished his meal with only a knife. Realizing no fork was provided, he asked for one, to which the other replied that a fork was unnecessary. The exchange ended with a humorous misquote about coffee.
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Denver
Kansas
Denver Post
Ton Family Picnic Promises State Wide Challenge
Cornelius J. Ton, a self styled historian, declares the Ton clan the largest in Illinois with 354 in state and 472 including relatives in other states. Tomorrow’s Thornton Park picnic features a marriage contest, baseball between married men and bachelors, races, a noon family play, and a 4 pm business meeting when the historian recounts family affairs.
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Chicago
Cornelus J. Ton
Henry Schipperus
Montanua
Mary Platt
Marie Schoor
Blue Island
Lee Perry
Springfield Woman Arrested Over Bank Fraud Plot
Mrs Maud Garrett 28 was arrested in Springfield after attempting to withdraw 400 from National Merchants Bank in St. Louis on a telegraphed police request. She said John Richey 58 asked her to obtain a divorce and place 4100 in the bank to fund a boarding house plan.
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Springfield
Maud Garrett
National Merchants’ Bank
St. Louis
John Richey
Richey
Garrett
Funeral procession follows jailed widow to workhouse
In Peoria on August 27 a hearse bearing Charles Griebe’s body to Springdale cemetery was trailed by a patrol wagon carrying Minnie Grebe, wife of the deceased. She, who had begun drinking after her husband’s death, became disorderly and was fined 15 dollars, then sent to the workhouse when she could not pay.
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Peoria
Charles Griebe
Springdale
Minnie Grebe
There Is Money in Melons In White County
Watermelon season is at its height in White county with scores of cars shipping daily. The market is strongest in the east this year with New York and Pittsburg drawing much of the business. The melon belt in southern Illinois is limited, and White county is the primary shipping area. Some growers have realized up to $100 an acre.
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Carn
White County
New York
Pittsburg
Hinois
Henry Wulff Freed After Postal Laws Case
Henry Wulff, former state treasurer and northwest side Republican boss in Chicago, has been released from the bridewell after serving a sentence for violating federal postal laws. He says he pleaded guilty to a technical violation under promise of immunity that was broken.
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Henry Wulff
Chicago
Legend of the Tea Plant Origin Tale
Dharma a royal Indian prince becomes an ascetic who travels to China and Japan. He endures sleeplessness, cuts off his eyelids to prevent sleep, and tea sprouts from the eyelids to provide a perfumed beverage that chases sleep.
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Dharma
India
China
Japan
Kataoka
Lettuce Growing Method Impresses Dinner Guests
Horlot demonstrates a rapid lettuce cultivation technique using soaked seeds planted in loam and quicklime. In minutes tiny leaves appear and grow quickly, allowing guests to harvest fresh salad leaves during a meal as the beds bloom at the table.
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Binner
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