Taft’s Ohio Swing Highlights Labor and Courts Debate
William Howard Taft toured Ohio and West Virginia on August 31 delivering speeches in Athens and other towns. He defended his labor rulings, attacked injunctions and jury trial questions, praised Roosevelt, and warned that Democratic policies threaten court power, while drawing crowds at Middle Bass Island and several Ohio stops.
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Calumbus
Wm. Taft
Oho
Athens
Taft
Taft Club
Aires
Democratic Platform
Congress
Charleston
W. Va
Toledo
Gallipolis
Collmins
Middle Bass Island
William
Judge Defends Labor Injunctions and Union Rights
The speaker asserts a firm stance on labor injunctions and union rights, denying claims that he favors low wages. He says he enforces the law without apology, defending unions’ rights to organize and fund actions while condemning secondary boycotts that drag in the broader community. He emphasizes upholding fair law and applying it in labor and antitrust cases.
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Taft
Act Neg Asia
Sind
Huhev
Bin
Bryan Idea Denied Support for Weakening Injunctions
The speaker rejects the notion that weakening court injunctions in labor cases helps the working man. He warns that those with wealth and lawyers can exploit loopholes, while the poor are left exposed to legal armor gaps. He emphasizes the danger of biasing justice in favor of the powerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belys
Vermont Gov Race Sets Pace for Fall Elections
Montpelier Aug. 31 Vermont voters, with national politicians as spectators, will choose governor, congressmen, and state legislators. Lieutenant Governor Geo H Prouty leads the Republican ticket against ex Mayor James T Burke. Analysts tie Vermont plurality to national sentiment and note past trends since 1884.
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ex¢Mayor
James Ti. Burke
Burlington
Vermont
Bryan off to Minnesota on campaign tour
William Bryan leaves Lincoln for St Paul Minnesota to speak on governmental extravagance at the fair grounds today. He will also speak at Fargo Grand Forks North Dakota and Sioux City before returning Thursday.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Bryan
St. Paul
Minn
Fair Grounds
Fargo
Grand Forks
North Dakkota
Sioux City
Bryan
New York
Norman FL. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Mack
Hitchcock Off for Chicago and New York Campaign Talks
Chairman Frank Witchcock of the Republican national committee left New York for Chicago to confer with western campaign managers about strategy and coordination.
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New York
Atle
Frank Witchcock
Republican National
Chicago
Why James Lee Got Well
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio testifies that her husband James Lee recovered from severe lung illness with Dr Kings New Discovery. The ad claims it cures throat and lung ailments and offers a 50 cent to 1 dollar bottle with a trial bottle free at Jos Emmerts drug store.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Lincoln Douglas Photographs Offer
C E Wilkins of Freeport offers three unmounted photographs of Lincoln, Douglas, and the Freeport debate monument. The set, postpaid for $2.00, provides an excellent chance for schools to obtain fine images of these regional figures and the monument.
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Lincoln-Douglas
C. E. Wilkins
Freeport
Lincoln
Douglas
Suits Nicely Pressed at Mal le's in Galena
A brief market note notes suits neatly pressed for 50 cents at Mal le's located at the corner of Galena and Van Buren. The item signals a frugal clothing option in town commerce.
Wayward clergyman's son redeems thefts with restitution
Edgar L. Offlighter, foreman in Springfield Alabama, reports recovering his stolen watch after more than a year. The thief, identified as W. J. Hyde, son of a New York minister, repays $5.50 plus express charges via a Buffalo registered letter, with plans to reform after prison.
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Springfield
New York City
Edgar L. Offlighter
Powers
Offlighter
Tam
Offighter
Buffalo
N. Y
Avatech
Indianapolis
Mrs Raum Sues for Divorce in Peoria Court
Elvira Cop ley Raum wife of Daniel F Raum the jailed former forger filed suit in circuit court for divorce on statutory grounds. The case follows Raum 1907 Joliet penitentiary conviction and public downfall with Elvira Raum remaining by his side through trial and imprisonment.
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Daniel F. Raum
Peoria
Elvira Copley Rann
Aurora
Joliet
Ling
Circui R
Raum
Turner commits suicide after Sailor Springs tragedy
Richard Turner who killed his wife and shot his son at Sailor Springs, this county, weeks earlier, died by his own hand in Louisville jail where he had been confined. Insane jealousy sparked the murder as he mistook his son for an admirer of his wife during a church event departure.
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Flora
Richard Turner
Sailor Springs
Louisville
Turner
Suspected Rioter Detained in Springfield Riot Case
Edward Ferris aged sixty was arrested on suspicion of riot involvement in Springfield. A room search found silverware engraved with the name T. T. Loper, owner of a wrecked restaurant, which Ferris claimed to have found and kept as a souvenir while visiting to report on events.
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Springfield
Edward Ferris
Ferris
T. T. Loper
Mexico
Five Perished in Illinois River Skiff Collision
A skiff carrying five people was struck by the yacht Mayflower on the Illinois River Aug 31, drowning Mrs May Apple Main of Alton. Mr Albert Combs of St Louis rescued his wife after both were thrown into the river. Mrs Combs and two others survived.
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Hlinois
Trardin
Awl
Hlinois River
Mayflower
May Applemain
Alton
Albert Combs
St. Lou's
Six foot coal vein found near Burnside Illinois
A six foot vein of coal was discovered at New P Burnside south of Harrisburg at a depth of 250 feet. Experts say the coal is extra good and well graded for mining. The find spans the entire Burnside township with promising prospects for local industry.
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Harrisburg
New P Burnside
Here
Chay the Coul
Burnside
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve recommended for sore feet
W Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet and for healing burns sores cuts and abrasions. He adds it is also suitable for piles and urges readers to try it. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store priced at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Jos. Emmert's
BOYS SCHOOL SHOES PROMOTION AT R LUECKES
A watch will be given away with every pair of boys school shoes at R Luecke's 82 Galena street. Promotion runs through the end of the month and highlights practical gifts for students.
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R. Luecke’s
Galena Street
Father and Daughter Die Within Hours in Sterling
Adam Lefever and his daughter Miss Ida Lefever died within three and a half hours of each other in Sterling. Lefever died of ptomaine poisoning at 11 30 am and Ida followed at 3 pm due to the general collapse from illness. Their mother remains seriously ill from ptomaine poisoning. The Lefever family, longtime Sterling residents, included Emma Sigman Lefever born in 1835 and a move to Sterling township before settling with their son Eugene.
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Sterling
Adam Lefever
Ida Lefever
Mr. Lefever
East Fifth Street
Lancaster
Emma Sigman
Lancaster County
Sterling Township
Eugene Lefever
Birth anniversary of General Anson Mills details career
General Anson Mills born August 381, 1834 in Boone County Indiana. He served at West Point from 1855 and helped plan El Paso, surveyed the New Mexico boundary. A Civil War captain and Indian conflicts veteran, he led at Slim Buttes in 1876 and is famed for the Mills carriage belt, a major invention.
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Anson. Mills
Boone County
Indiana
Texas
Military Academy
West Point
el Paso
Boundary Commission
New Mexico
Indian Territory
18Th
United States Infantry
Slim Buttes
Dakota
General Mills
Historic milestones and notable deaths recap of years
A chronological list recalls events from 1522 to 1907 including Tunstall’s arithmetic publication in England, Penn’s Delaware grant, Washington and Rochambeau’s Philadelphia reception, and deaths of Galusha Grow Frank Ives and others. It notes the 1849 Monterey California constitutional convention and the 1907 Anglo Russian convention in St. Petersburg.
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Tunstall
Durham
England
Delaware
William Penn
Duke of York
Washington and Rochambeau
Philadelphia
James Adams Ekin
Army
Pittsburg
Louisville
Galusha W. Grow
Congress
Pennsylvania
House
Bur
Ashford
Glenwood
Monterey
Cal
Frank Ives
Progreso
Mexico
Far East
St. Petersburg
Orangeville Social Notes and Visits Aug 31
Orangeville residents share a busy week with guests and family visits from Dallas Minneapolis Freeport Sioux City and Chicago. Local events include an oratorio at Dakota and a birthday surprise for Azora Garns. A baby born to George and wife died shortly after. school opens Sept 7 with Irene Baltzer teaching Potdorf school.
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Orangeville
Rollin Swartz
Dallas
N. D
Elmer Clingman
Minneapolis
James Miller
Freeport
Azora Garns
Bert Keister
Glen Bolender
H. Cgc
Snyder
Esther
Dakota
Juda
Wis
Alfred Dietze
Valeria Gross
Sioux City
Iowa
John Newmiller
G. D. Dor
Gladys
Irene Baltzer
Mary Martin
Red Oak
Baoy
George Grenninger
Quincy Pollock
Burlington
Kansas
Elizabeth Pollock
Benj. Musser
Jewell City
Kan
Julius Zuesing
Chicago
John Schrack
Jesse Gapen
Monroe
Daniel Musser
R. F. Musser
Lydia Wohlford
Geary
Okla
Ellen Wagner
Scales Mound
Mae Winter
Winter
Edgar Eells
Winslow
Potdorf
Loran Township
Free to Men and Women R110 Tablets Distributor Ad
A. Rapker, General Distributor at 3917 Lisbon Ave in Milwaukee promotes R110 Tablets as a natural remedy for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. The ad offers one package free to men and women.
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A. Rapker
Lisbon Ave
Milwaukee
Daily Journal Distribution At Ten Cents A Week
The Daily Journal announces its citywide delivery at 10 cents per week. Local readers are informed of the low rate and widespread service availability across all city sections.
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the Daily Journal
State Fair in September promises grand Illinois event
The Illinois state fair opens September 26 and runs eight days to October 2 with record space requests. Premiums total 65 000 dollars, and facilities at Springfield are described as superb for a massive crowd. A special round trip railroad rate of 3 cents from home to Springfield is noted by the state board of agriculture.
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State Board of Agriculture
Springeld
Burglar Demonstrates Courtesy In Local Break-Ins
A considerate burglar entered three Port Huron cottages at night but took nothing. At Harry Youngs residence he woke the owner, pressed a pistol to his head, and warned against crying out while insisting he would leave quietly if allowed. Young begged protection for his ailing wife and urged nonviolence. the intruder complied and departed.
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Port Huron
Mich
Knights of the
Jimmy
Harry Youngs
Mrs. Young
Photo Deadly Photo Session Ends in Fatal Paralysis
Hanover Pa August 30 The excitement of a family photograph led to the sudden illness and death of Edward P Yingling a 7 year old retired farmer and head of a four generation male line He died within two hours of the picture taken at his son Marshal Yingling home where he resided after an energetic effort to pose for the shot
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Hanover
Edward P. Yingling
Broke His Other Arm in Barn Accident
Clarence Runkle suffered a double arm injury after a trap door fell on his right arm while he climbed a ladder at Frank Taft’s Oneco barn. He previously broke his left wrist last Sunday and now both arms are in slings.
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Orangeville Courier
Clarence Runkle
Clarence
Oneco
Frank Taft
Young Runkle
Mrs. Charles E. Smith Endorses New Life Pills
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she has adopted Dr King's New Life Pills as their family laxative because they are effective and discreet. The painless purifiers are sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos
Bids Sought for Cedarville Bridge Planking by City Committee
Notice states streets alleys and bridges bids due to City Clerk by 2 pm Sept 8 for Cedarville bridge floor plank. Pine or oak wood options in 2 or inches thickness. details from City Engineer or committee members P J Lonergan Elmer Prall L McGovern.
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Cedarville
P. J. Lonergan
Elmer Prall
L. McGovern
Com
Dissolution of Partnership in DuFour and Secker Agency
Public notice states that J B J DuFour’s interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency was purchased and that T A Secker will conduct the business alone He will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the firm.
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J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour and Secker
T. A. Secker
Ajsecker
Eye Surgery Aids William H Flachtemeler Recovery
William H Flachtemeler continues recovery after a delicate operation last week to remove a growth from his right eyeball known as pterygium. The procedure required four stitches and was performed Saturday, with his condition described as improving.
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William H. Flachtemeler
Mr. Flachtemeler
Finchtemeier Recovers After Eye Surgery Note
The report states the growth was removed and a lid cut closed with four stitches. Finchtemeier is described as recovering rapidly and feeling fortunate about the outcome despite the delicate procedure.
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Finchtemeier
Jason Youngs Returns to Omaha After Visit
Jason Youngs comes back to Omaha following a visit to his mother Mrs. Mary Youngs on Doagiad Avenue.
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Jason Youngs
Omaha
Mrs
Mary Youngs
Doagiad Avenue
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