Oregon primary results and Statement No 1 pledge
Oregon returns show Chamberlain favored for U S senate with a Republican legislature likely to elect him. Allison leads Cummins in a close race for senator in Iowa style swings. The piece notes Statement No 1 binds supporters, while anti Statement No 1 and other tickets mostly Republican. It cites dry counties and a defeat for woman suffrage.
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Oregon
Senate
Chamberlain
United States Senate
Hammond for a Second Place
Washington reports John Paul Hammond has decided to enter the Republican vice presidential race. His backers cite Californian birth Western familiarity and Gloucester Mass residence as assets. He’s a mining engineer with business support and has no current mining company ties.
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Washington
John Paul Asnimiond
Gloucester
Mass
Hammond
Cugeensteim Mining Company
Colorado
Chivigeo
Humollond
Bryan's Nebraskan Tour Draws Big Crowds in June
William J. Bryan's Nebraskan tour drew large crowds across Bridgeport Bayard Minatare Scott's Bluff and Alliance. He spoke from platforms in each town and rode by automobile to the next stop, with the day ending after a late, strenuous schedule and a hearty reception in each location.
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Scott
Bhuf
Neb
William J. Bryn
Dridgeport
Bridgeport
Bayard
Minatare
Ryan
Pat
Brena
Alfiance
Adiinmee
Propirie Tor
Bryan
Theo
Wielydl
William J. Bryan
Apology for Late Arrival After Car Break Down
The speaker apologized to listeners for arriving five hours late due to a car breakdown. He said the party had to commandeer a farmer's wagon to reach the destination.
Des Moines Iowa Primary Yields Close Republican Senate Race
In Des Moines and Sioux City reports from the Iowa primary indicate a tight Republican Senate contest between Allison and Cummins, with claims of 10,000 to 20,000 margins but no clear winner until official counts. Governors’ race sees Garst near Cummins and Carroll near Algon, while Democrat Fred Kk White runs unopposed for governor. Voters faced large placards urging women’s suffrage as ballots opened.
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Tve
Sioux City
Allison
Cummins
Quiullins
Philadelphia political scandal shocks city over no warrant issued
June 3 Philadelphia reports a political sensation after no warrant is issued for State Senator James P McNichol Philadelphia Republican leader in a criminal libel case brought by Max Kaufmann secretary to Mayor Reyburn. Kaufmann disputes the charges and denies the allegations connected to a letter accusing McNichol of acting as a go between and paying $10 000 for raids and discrediting the mayoral administration.
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Philadelphia
James P. McNichol
Max Kaufmann
Reyburn
Kaufmann
Clarence Gibbons
Law and Order Society
MeNichel
John Weaver
Mrs Mahoney Hoax Sparks Neighborhood Gold Dig
A practical joke by Mrs Berths Miannigan Mrs Sadie Aiken and Mrs Clara Mahoney lures neighbors to dig behind 226 Toncre Street for buried treasure. Women men and children join in, a market riot threat looms, then hoax is revealed and relations sour. The stunt draws in grocer butcher milkman teachers and even the public school.
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Chicago
Toncre Street
Mahoney
Berths Miannigan
Sadie Aiken
Clara Mahoney
Mrs. Mahoney
Ife
Cannon Reaches Pitterinrg Musburg Campaign Tour
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon and an automobile party including Senator Wemenwaay Representative Charles P. Tamadis and others have arrived in Musburg. They are hosted by Representative Burke and may abandon the autos then travel by train after receiving urgent telegrams from political and business associates.
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Musburg
Joseph G. Cannon
Wemenwaay
Indiana
Charles TP. Tamadis
Fairbanks
L. W. Bushey
BR. M. Clinedeast
Washington
Haave
Burke
Knox
Bryan delegates chosen at Arkansas state convention
The Democratic state convention in Little Rock on June 3 elected delegates to the national convention and adopted a resolution binding them to William J. Bryan. Senator Jeff Davis was a candidate for delegates-at-large but secured only 183 of 505 votes.
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Jeff Davis
Mttle Rock
Ark
Willam J. Bryan
Jef Davis
Prohibition Convention Prep Nears in Columbus Ohio
Preparations for the National Prohibition Convention to be held in Columbus May 16 and 18 near completion. Chairman McCartney announces national headquarters will open at the Neil House on July 11. The national committee will meet July 1.
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Columbus
McCartney
Neil House
Shurtleff Eyes Senate Bid Amid House Speculation
Chicago dispatch notes Edward D. Shurtleff, speaker, drawing strong interest as a potential successor to Albert J. Tokins in the U S Senate. Observers say his return to the house could boost his bid, with his supporters signaling support even if his name is not on the primary ballot.
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Chicago
Edward D. Shurtleff
Albert J. Topkins
United States Senate
Shurtleff
Comlro
Wen
Shurtled
Ninane
Recount Progress Shows Hearst Net Gain at 1
New York on June 8 reports that after twenty two boxes were recanvassed for the day Hearst shows a net gain of 0. Forty eight boxes have been recounted yielding Hearst a gain of 107, with about 1,000 boxes still to be recounted.
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New York
Hearst
River Towns Fear Mississippi Flood Reach
River towns along the Mississippi report heavy flooding as the river swells to three miles wide, forcing families in East St. Louis to evacuate. Water covers low bends across from Alton and inundates the Wellingis river bottoms, threatening homes and property.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
West Quines
Mississippi
Aiton
Wellingis River
Watter
Porto Rico Democrats name Denver convention delegates
The Porto Rico Democratic convention held in San Juan on June 3 elected AW. PL Leake HE FP. Shafter, H. J. B. Bateman, Jose Usera and O. Lope as delegates to the Democratic national convention to be held in Denver.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
AW. PL Leake
FP. Shafter
H. J. B. Bateman
Jose Usera
O. Lope
Denver
Paper subscribers urged to report irregular delivery
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office of the irregularity. The notice requests prompt reporting to ensure timely delivery and address gaps in service.
War on the Neanitaury Street area court fines
The City Prosecutor Anton T. Roman led a case against several offenders in the Neanitaury Street area of Chicago. One person was fined with costs, and others faced varying penalties for unpaid fines. Some defendants were sent to jail for nonpayment of fines and costs.
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Chicago
Indie Lecres
Anton T. Roman
Pleasant Pellets advertise medical cure for many ailments
A fragmented advertisement lists remedies for fevers, colds, coughs, headaches, digestive issues, rheumatic pains, malaria, eye problems, throat diseases, incontinence, and other complaints. It claims a 4 bottle supply and a free offer, crediting Huyfhreys' Medicine and a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seanie
York
Coroner's Jury Recommends Holding Crawford for Murder
The coroner's jury in the Bruce Northup case found that Charles Crawford should be held for murder after Northup was shot. Vermiien Stniday faust by Crawford is cited in the inquiry and the jury filed its recommendation accordingly.
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Crawford
Pievis
Jaume A
Bruce Northup
Dee
Vermiien Stniday Faust
Charles Crawford
Gu Biurder
Holland's windmills train on vast acreage
The note describes Holland's windmills as aging structures each associated with training on about 310 acres of land, highlighting their enduring presence and sizable land use within the region.
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Holland's
Holland
Pine pills claim kidney relief backed by guarantee
Hundreds suffer from backache rheumatism and lumbago but experts link these to kidney trouble. Pine pills act directly on kidneys providing quick relief from kidney and bladder derangements. 30 days trial costs $1.00 with guarantee or money back. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Great meeting opens ninth med convention in Chicago
The American Medical Association opened its ninth annual meeting in Chicago at the Auditorium theater with 8279 attendees from across the United States and abroad. Dr Joseph P. Bryant of New York City presided as retiring president, praising the crowd as ready for service and noting universal support for the plan to establish a national department of health. Governor Beneen delivered the welcome address and Bishop Cheney offered the opening prayer.
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Ciera
Fitye
American Abediedt Association
Cn Dal
Taga mm
Rome
United States
Joseph PD. Bryant
New York City
Department of Health
Beneen
Cheney
Clevelands Celebrate 22nd Wedding Anniversary at Home
Princeton friends presented a large wedding cake bearing the inscription To GC and Lo C. dine 2 INOS to ex President and Mrs Cleveland as their twenty second anniversary was quietly observed at their Princeton home.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Lo. C
Fire at Erie foundry caused major losses
Fire in Erie at the large Erie foundry, a major industrial institution, damaged a substantial portion of the plant and produced an estimated loss near 200000 dollars. Firefighters fought the blaze as crews assessed the extent of damage and the impact on operations in Pa. June 3.
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Fire
Erie Foundry
Awaiting the Stork's Visit in Madrid Event
The Official Gazette reports the expected arrival of Queen Victoria's confinement at the end of June. Madrid observers note the anticipated birth will be a major royal event with official announcements pending.
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Madrid
Queen Victoria
Latonia Derby winner Pinkola edges Czar
Pinkola a chestnut owned by W Hi Figzer won the twenty second Latonia Derby in a drive by a length from Czar. Four people drowned in Henry Wishita Kansas floods. Judge Carpenter in Chicago grants habeas corpus for jailed labor unionists. Detroit police attend the fifteenth annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention. Safe blowers rob Maryville post office of 517.65 and 60,000 stamps worth 1500. Sir I G Reid of Montreal dead. Mrs Jiminn Sendex of Pringle Pennsylvania shoots husband after taunts. General Sir Redvers Buller dead in London. James Eads How reelected president of the Brotherhood Welfare Association.
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Pinkola
W. Hi. Figzer
Latonia
Czar
Henry Wishita
Kan
Carpenter
Chicago
Detroit
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Safelblowers
Maryville
Penn
I. G. Reid
Montreal
Jiminn Sendex
Pringle TM
Redvers Buller
London
James Eads How
Habo
The
Brotherhood Welfare Association
Chicago Board of Trade quotes and livestock remarks
Chicago markets report on June 2 with Wheat, Corn, Oats futures and pork, live stock receipts. Quotations show June and Sept contracts with mixed prices and notable activity in cattle and hog markets.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Pork
Chicnna
Joe
Sanaetl
Gould
Webbers
Jennings
Heivy Owes
Teeleise Cole Med
Selon Haribs
Mickens
Silico
Selcode Thee
Pineules for the Kidneys Offer 30 Days Trial
A 30 days trial of Pineules for the kidneys at one dollar promises relief from backache rheumatic pains and kidney bladder troubles after the first dose. The product purports to purify blood and invigorate the system and is sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Burdett Promotes Freeport July 4th Celebration
BF J Burdett piano tuner plans to assist Brown and Dalmeyer in promoting a Freeport Fourth of July celebration with a display and cooperation from local merchants. The note highlights a community event with a focus on music and local participation.
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BF. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Pians A
Professor Leads Immigrant Study Team Aboard Ship
A college professor and nine students sail in steerage on the steamer Alice bound for Europe to study immigrants at home across Bohemia to Italy. Led by Edward A. Steiner of Town University, the team will spend a year tracing languages social conditions and the causes of immigration then work as social workers in Pennsylvania mining regions. Funding comes from several Pennsylvania cities and citizen groups.
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New York
Packa
Europe
Edward A. Steiner
Town University
Pennsylvania
Middle West
United States
Bohemia
Poland
Russia
Hungary
Austria
Balkans
Italy
Pennnsylvania Young Men's Christian Association
Erie
Cowpelisville
Scranton
Warren
Uniontown
Pennsylviania
Keep Off the Platforms Ruled in Rail Injury Case
United States circuit court of appeals rules railroad passengers on moving platforms cannot claim damages for injuries. In Mohaupt estate case, defendant rode on the outside platform between Minneapolis and St Paul, left his seat, stood at the edge, and was killed when a collision occurred. Lower court ruling awarding damages reversed.
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Rt. Paul
United States
Elecuit Court of Appeals
Marie Mohaupt
Elow
Mohaupt
Siluneapoli
St. Paa
Damines
Taft Campaign Headquarters Moves From Chicago
Taft headquarters in Chicago will not open until a few days before the convention. Mitchrock, who has led the Watchtren bureau of the Pace forces since February, has left Chicago for unspecified duties.
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Taft
Chicago
Washington
Mitchrock
Wastchreten Lareau
Pace Forces
Patt
Ciero
Ex Judge Confesses Forgery in Louisville Case
Former judge of the surge city at Louisville, Sr Pista dseo, Qabene- 6 On Abetae, has been sentenced by Paudee Orden of Oakhead to eighteen months in San Quentin. He confessed passing a forged check.
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Pista Dseo
Abetae
Louisville
Hias
Ty Paudee Orden
Oakhead
San Quentin
Tie Dad
Widow to Inherit Estate If Found in Reng Case
A Nev town report notes a lynching aftermath where three suspects fled. One is said to have left a will under the widow’s name, and she may receive the entire estate if located. The text references $25,000 and investigations into the case.
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Reng
Nev
Brends
Joe Sisspson
Ins Ao Sadoon Onane
Thethree
Oldest Town Minister Dead in Iowa City
Obituary notes the death of a minister long recognized as the oldest in Iowa. He served pastorates across various towns under the Upper Iowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, contributing decades of service to multiple communities.
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Iowa City
Jan
Pune
NS. Fellows
Lowa
Lre
Viaristis
Upper Lowa
The
Methodist Episcopal Cha
Piles remedy advertised by Moogk and Guenth er
Advertises MauZan Pile Remedy as a guaranteed alternative to surgery. Claims operation will not be necessary with use. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenth er.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Freshmen salted by speech test at college
A passage from the New York American describes a bizarre initiatory trial where freshmen faced a speech ordeal. Those who spoke well earned a cup of caudie, those who faltered received salt water, and the rest got only salt water. The piece notes they remained fresh men until completing their 61st year at college.
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New York American
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad Ends in 50 Cent Price
One application of ManZan Pile Remedy soothes all forms of piles reducing inflammation soreness and itching. Price 50c guaranteed. Start by H J Moogh and C P Guen ther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Special Election to Organize Freeport Park District
Public notice announces a June 16 1908 special election to form Freeport Park District in Stephenson County Illinois. Voters will choose five park commissioners and vote on territorial boundaries including Freeport Lancaster Harlem Florence and Silver Creek areas with polling places at Taylor's Park Masonic Temple Knobel's Grocery Oakl and Gustave Grattelo and Henry Helmendinger residences. Polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. under County Judge A J Clarity order dated May 23 1908.
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Freeport Park District
General Assembly
Illinois
Freeport
Said County
Lancaster
Harlem
Florence
Ranger
Silver Creek
Said
Taylor's Park
Masonic Temple
Stephenson Street
Walnut Street
Cherry Street
Knobel
McKinley Avenue
Henry Helmendinger
Oakland Cemetery
Gustave Grattelo
South Street
A. J. Clarity
Stephenson
Wit and valor in a Civil War quip
Two veterans trade jests about courage during battle. One claims to have avoided back shooting by staying to face danger after chest wounds. The other retorts that he fled via the river in a rowboat, proving his claim false.
Public notice of bid on county medical services 1908
The Stephenson county Board of Supervisors committee on Poor and Poort Farm will meet at the Freeport courthouse on Saturday June 6 1908 at 10 o clock. It invites sealed bids from resident physicians for countywide medical services including drugs nursing and contagious disease care for paupers and Freeport jail patients within Freeport and nearby areas to July 1 1909. Bids for lump sum county service and per case professional services for smallpox and contagious diseases will be opened at the meeting. Lowest and best bid wins. bids to be submitted to the Clerk of County Court.
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Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Illinois
Court House
Freeport
Hurd
State of
County Court
John Bauscher, JR
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