Taft Addresses Lincoln Banquet in New Haven
Secretary Taft was chief guest at a Lincoln banquet hosted by the Young Men's Republican club in New Haven. The event drew nearly two thousand, with Taft praised as potential next president and lauded for supporting the 13th 14th and 15th amendments. He urged tariff re examination and warned against plutocratic escape from law, while stressing enforcement against the powerful. The gathering featured other speakers and highlighted factional tensions within Texas and national Republican circles.
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Yale Corporation
Lincoln
Taft
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan At A Big Banquet In Indianapolis
William J. Bryan was guest of honor at an Indiana Democratic club banquet with nearly 700 attendees. He spoke at Masonic hall earlier and met ministers, students, and officials across Indianapolis, before addressing a mass meeting at several venues as floods delayed National Chairman Waggart.
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Masonic Hall
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Garoiud
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Nebraskim
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AN. Hedidiner
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Dueddana Daw School
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Ost
Pathie
Dhate
Hughes League Launch At Manhattan Hotel
New York observers gathered for the formal unveiling of General Woodford as head of the Hughes League. Speakers warned Republicans not to repeat past mistakes and urged decisive support for Hughes for president, with ex-Governor Batchelor and others present.
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Hughes
Ths
Ga Ciet
Geterab Sbesvurth
Woodford
Iis
United States
Manhattan
Weathers
Gorfication
Hughes Lescge
Hughes Lescge Fraigi Uaiy Parte
Solic BE
Milligthiud
Clavernor Batcheloter
New Thampshire
Waldo
Brooklyn
Matsu
Seth Low
Hughes League
Propagating a Society in Boston Riot Case
In Boston on Feb 15 the inner workings of the Tiop Siig Tong, a Chinese society, were aired by government witness Shey Pong. He described a ten member officer jury and secret meetings planning a raid on Chinatown. Hatchet men were to be hired in New York Philadelphia and Chicago to instill fear and draw Chinese businessmen into the society.
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Tiop Siig Tong
Chinatown
Shey Pong
Hop Stur Pong
Ware Chiles
Wats
Hle
Charles
New York
Philadelphia
Tie
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid to Address Pilgrims Dinner
Whitelaw Reid United States ambassador to Britain will dine with the Pilgrims at a Cavewell dinner tomorrow evening before leaving for England after a two month furlough spent at home.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Benehinel
Enghind
Murdered and robbed in Janesville Wisconsin
A round house worker, age unknown, was found dead in a water tank near Harvard Wisconsin. He had been robbed of his paycheck. Police are investigating the mysterious assault and homicide with few details released.
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Janesville
Wis
Siarvard
Austria's Oldest Statesman Lenaz Elder von Dies
Vienna reports the death of Lenaz Elder von, Austria's oldest statesman. Born in tuia, he served as minister of finances in seaf and retired to private life in TSTO. His passing marks the end of a long career in public service.
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Vienna
Fels
Lenaz
von [Ener
Tuia
Tsto
Death in Paris of Victorian Gribayvedell, newspaperman originator
Word arrives from New York that Victorian Gribayvedell, originator of newspaper illustration in New York, has died in Paris. The report notes a large London building under construction for the Olympics and other global happenings.
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New York
Paris
Gribayvedell
Tlustration
London
Ancient Jest and Parliament Secrets Recalled
A fragment recounts Queen Anne era secrecy and a 1772 Wilkes case victory for reporters. It cites an order forbidding written accounts of debates and notes a gentleman in 1738 Joe Miller’s Jest. The tone mirrors a historical column reflecting on journalistic limits and public disclosure.
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Anne
New York American
Morse Case Deepens as Perjury Indictment Emerges
New York reports a new perjury indictment against banker Charles W Morse beyond two larceny and stock transaction suits. Morse pleads not guilty before Justice Dowling and seeks two weeks to study indictments and grand jury minutes as a crowd gathers in the criminal courthouse.
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Jewalen
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Nuade
Disticn
Victor J. Dowling
Erin Impactnel
Supreme Court
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Anander
Ito
Dowling
Prowling
Mine is their prison rescue at Pan Dike mouth
Rescue efforts continue at a submerged drift after a dam breach filled the gangway with mud and water. Workers trapped 350 to 850 feet inside the drift are being aided by at least three rescue teams under Mine Inspectors Daniel and Evans. Heavy thaw and floodwaters sparked the disaster. several miners, including foreigners, are entombed while families await word.
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Pan
Twente
Efehtipiners
Haive
Mount Carmel
James A.daniel
BB. L. Evans
Leap year causes three double holidays in 1908 calendar
A Chicago tech writer notes a leap year anomaly that shifts Washington's Birthday Memorial Day and the Fourth of July to coincide with Saturdays or Sundays in 1908. The piece laments the resulting two day weekends for clerks and busy businessmen as holidays cluster unusually, with Christmas and New Year's also affected by the leap year arrangement.
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Tech
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Larceny Indictment Details and Morse Agreement
The attorney for Morse, Philip J. Britt, stated that a written agreement between Mrs. Morse and Mr. O'Brien said notes should not be discounted, which is false. The issue centers on renewal for three years and whether notes would stay undiscounted, with Morse potentially responsible if notes are renewed and then discounted, affecting security and payment tied to stock deliveries.
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Chicago Thugs Fire On Police In Street Robbery Spree
Four armed robbers attempting to hold up a driver and a passenger near North Clark and Ohio streets fled from pursuing police who exchanged shots. The suspects fled west into an alley as officers and a motorist party chased them. Meanwhile tobacco store and tool shop burglaries occurred, with cigars valued at 21,000 and tools worth about 300 stolen. A separate home burglary at 967 West Division involved ransacking rooms and stealing goods, with five burglaries and one attempted burglary reported near North Leavitt and Bradley. Prices cited are under two blocks from North Robey station.
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Spanish editor assails Maine anniversary editorial
Havana reports the Diario blames the United States for the Maine explosion in a provocative anniversary critique. It claims honest Americans doubt the ship was sunk by accident and accuses war department orders, citing supposed proof from Maine officers attending a victim's funeral in full dress. The piece argues wreckage would prove an explosion in the magazine.
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Perjury Case Details Record Testimony and Debates
The text describes a perjury case with a witness named Morse who testified before a special court panel regarding a presidential matter. It notes questions about deceit and the credibility of witnesses, mentioning a potential diary or document and alleged writings. The account references a jury request and indicates complexities of legal standards for impeachment and perjury charges.
Casca Sweet Bites Rest Baby Quiet Quick
When the baby is cross and worn, Casca sweet was a known remedy for children. This note states it quiets the little one in a short time and lists Wim. I. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson St as the seller.
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Peasant questions fire policy term and payoff
A peasant asks a clerk what he would receive if his house burned down tomorrow revealing a mispronounced inquiry about insurance. The clerk responds with a concise term about a few years’ premium, illustrating a brief, humorous exchange on policy coverage.
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Loudoun
Markets wrap frantic Chicago grain and live stock prices
Chicago February 17 quotes show May wheat open near 0.8, soy bids around 38, pork and lard futures mixed, live stock receipts about 4000 with cattle and hogs priced for fat steers, cows, heifers, and natives. Market tone steady to weak, with steady to lower bids for meat cuts and mixed hog values.
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In-law Says They Seek Normal Sight of Each Other
A Washington Star quote reports Mu. Ciuinro stating they are getting something so they can look at each other without manifesting surprise or curiosity. The fragment reflects an odd exchange about private matters between an in-law and another party.
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His Mistake. Jones Questions Daughter’s Style Request
A dialogue snippet shows Mr. Jones asking Cholly to support his daughter in her accustomed style. Cholly replies affirmatively, then Mr. Jones declares that the suitor is not an idiot and cannot have her.
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Judee
Labor moves in Washington and New Jersey dispute
Representative Sulzer proposes no new department of labor while Representative Hughes seeks a Sherman act amendment. The draft would exempt labor-hour reductions and wage-increasing agreements as well as horticulture and agriculture price controls from anti trust scrutiny, aligning with Supreme Court concerns.
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Sulzer
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Department of Labor
Hughes
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Supreme Court of the United States
Aged Men in the Service Washington ed IL
A legislative debate centers on removal or reduction of salaries for government employees. A point of order is sustained, then a substitute provision passes prohibiting compensation for any person employed in the public service for performing the service for which they are employed.
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Washington Ed
New York
House
Diphtheria Threat Looms at City Hospital
In Jacksonville Florida a diphtheria scare threatens the State Central Hospital for the Pas sage as patient John Ryan from Pecatur dies. Two more patients are moved to an isolation hospital. No quarantine order issued yet. Superintendent Carrie dies keen consults with the state board of health and precautions are taken to guard patients.
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Lospital
John Ryan
Pecatur
Carrie
State Board of Health
Anniversary articles and ownership dispute at Saint LaSalle street
The excerpt notes a tenth anniversary of Prances Wilhard's death and references Jewish ritual phrases. It mentions ownership of stock at the Saag capital and the Wounur's Per- Jue at St Lasalle street, with Mrs Matilde BR Cats and a sealed passage about complete ownership remaining undisturbed.
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Wilhard
Matildke BR. Catse
Saag
Wounur
St Lasalle Street
Mystery of Missing Banker Solved in Phoenix Move
Carmi UL RMeb IS report a case of a missing Franklin County banker found in Phoenix. Captain Moore of Benton State Dock notes no telegrams from Wy TI Jones confirms search leads. Information from GG Fitzgerald and Phillips prompts safe return to Arizona with a lookout for the missing man.
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Thoms DP. Neal
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Wetherspoon Nomination Confirmed After Brief Senate Session
After a brief open session the senate ordered doors closed and several members discussed the Wetherspoon nomination. The nomination was confirmed. The legislature's appropriation bill and supply measures were passed by the house after long discussion.
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Washington
Senate
Wetherspoon
Lawmakers Debate Littlefield Bill With Seizure Claim
Representing the Iustermann party, Keh and GS argued before the house judiciary committee against the Littlefield bill. They contended that Tigdor shipped in state commerce could be seized at state borders, affecting caption districts and related districts.
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Keh
Thve Iustermann
Louse Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Tigdor
St Bocrdh
Snell Jury Discharged Over Fact Dispute in Clinton
The jury on the Snell case was discharged after a contentious deliberation over a factual question. The panel had differed on the outcome, with the judge ruling on the contested point and indicating further action as needed.
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Clinton
Two Die in Limestone House Fire in New York Territory
In Limestone near Bradford Pennsylvania, a dwelling was destroyed by a blaze trapping and burning two men who perished in the fire. Fire crews recovered the victims from the ruins as investigators began to determine the cause.
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Movement sparks another local option vote in southern Elats
In MuQuoin and neighboring Duqquoin and towns in southern Elats talks of a new election on the local option question proceed. Observers say brewers and distillers drive the effort, while residents expect a fresh vote on the matter.
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MuQuoin
Duqquoin
Elats
Bombs Explode in Barcelona Kill and Wound Civilians
Two bombs exploded in Barcelona causing deaths and injuries among civilians. Authorities report casualties and promise investigations as emergency crews respond to the scene.
Legend of the Mistletoe Origin in Norse Lore
The tale recalls Bialdur the beautiful slain by a mistletoe branch wielded by Loki. Envy and hate sparked curses on the mistletoe until Love’s god intervened. He decreed that all who meet the plant should exchange a kiss as a token of love, explaining the custom of kissing beneath mistletoe.
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Bialdur
Hoki
Ambiguous obituary note on a centenarian’s birthday
A damaged OCR fragment notes a centenarian named Joma Leonard Tioeder with unclear details. It mentions a birthday anniversary and a wish to attend activities if a weathered permit allows. The place Cerne and a reference to Watering are present but unclear.
Sicilian Vespers Riots Sparked by French Abuse
The New York American recounts the Easter Monday uprising in Sicily, where enraged Sicilians rose against French oppressors after a brutal incident against a Sicilian bride. Women and children were killed as Palerme residents clashed with attackers, marking a violent rebellion sparked by perceived cruelty.
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Sicily
Izse
Anjou
Palerme
New York American
Disturbances of the feminine system described as nerve flare
A historical passage describes organic disturbances of the feminine system acting as a firebrand on women's nerves. It claims nervous irritability causes misery to the afflicted and those around her, and asserts these conditions can be completely overcome by taking certain remedies.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Proven Remedy
Letters from women in Tennessee and Connecticut praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for alleviating severe female troubles and nerves. The ad claims thirty years of use, cures for displacements inflammation and other irregularities, and invites sick women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
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Mary Wood
Christiana
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
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