Extra Session? No Regular Meets In 30 Days
New York reports on a proposed extra session to address currency laws and federal control of corporations. Representative Fowler argues for rest and revival, saying banks are sound but need proper currency. no session is wise now. Col Powers agrees, urging against an extra session and praising Treasury and currency officials for stabilizing the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Fowler
New Jersey
Banking and Currency Committee
House of Representatives
United States
Iassets
Col. Powers
Louisville
J.D. Powers
American Bankers’ Association
Treasury
Grain relief talks with Roosevelt in Washington
Senator Nelson of Minnesota arrives with bankers J W Lusk C Z Jaffray J W Decker and CG Harrington to seek grain market relief. Cortelyou signals potential help but declines specifics. In North Dakota Senator Hansbrough urges Treasury action to move 150 million bushels and end embargo by channeling funds to Twin City banks to restart shipments.
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Washington
Nelson
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Roosevelt
J. W. Lusk
C. Z. Jaffray
J. W. Decker
CG. W. Harrington
Cortelyou
Northwest
Grand Forks
N. C
Hansbrough
Dakotas
Treasury Department
Europe
East
Treasury
New York
Deal of the Steel Trust Secures Tennessee Coal Interest
New York reports United States Steel Corporation has gained a controlling stake in Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company. The deal follows talks at J Pierpont Morgan's home. Price cited about 85 dollars a share, with Steel through Morgan & Co arranging roughly 17 million dollars for about 20 thousand shares. The move strengthens steel group control as collateral loans shift to new owners, boosting bank cash resources amid heavy financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Weis
Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Pennesgere Coal, Tron and Uaitroid Company
Tinan's View of the Matter in Abaa City
An unclear note from November references Tinan's view on a local matter in Abaa City. The fragment mentions an ongoing discussion but lacks concrete names, dates, or outcomes to specify actions or results. The readable pieces indicate a municipal or community context without definitive conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinan
Abaa City
Nov
Senator Eitiman Talks Currency Reform Session
Senator Eitiman of South Carolina denounces calls for an extraordinary session on currency reform. He argues reform should come through enforcing current laws and punishing bank misconduct rather than federal banking interests driving extra congressional sessions.
Praise for Gen Booth at Carnegie Hall farewell address
General William Booth of the Salvation Army spoke to a packed Carnegie Hall audience in New York in what was billed as his farewell U S visit. Leslie M Shaw presided as ex treasury secretary introduced Booth as the greatest evangelist since Paul. The aged leader recited Salvation Army work through anecdotes and bid farewell to the United States amid cheers.
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New York
William Booth
Salvation Army
Carnegie Hall
Paul
Supreme Court
Bruce
Shaw
United States
True to His Accomplice in Election Fraud
New York November 6 Joseph Healey chose a fixed prison term of not less than four years six months and not more than four years eleven months over revealing the politician who prompted him to falsely register in two districts. Judge Rosalsky had hinted a possible leniency if Healey named the higher official. Healey refused to implicate anyone else and remains sentenced.
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New York
Joseph Healey
Henley
Rosalsky
Tie
Jap Excluded from School in Savannah Night Class
Savannah. Ga. Nov 5 The board of education reportedly decided to exclude George Yugaina, a Japanese boy admitted to the night school two weeks ago. Superintendent Ashmore was away, but upon his return he said the move broke the racial line that could not be tolerated in the south.
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Savannah
Board of Education
George Yugaina
Yutrauin
Ashmore
Government Orders an Airship for US War Use
J C G Mars of the American Airship and Balloon company arrived in St Louis to select a site for the aero drome where the first war airship for the government will be built. The contract for the air ship was recently closed in Washington.
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St. Louis
J. CG. Mars
American Airship and Balloon Company
New York
United States
Washington
Pleads Guilty of Bribery in Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee ex supervisor Max Reinholdt pleaded guilty before Judge Brazee to the bribery charge arising from a grand jury investigation. He was fined 200 dollars after admitting to taking a fifty dollar bribe related to a county hospital contract years earlier.
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Milwaukee
Max Reinholdt
Brazee
Efe
Reinholdt
Will Rebuild Coal Docks at Superior Wisconsin
The Pittsburg Coal company has let contracts to the Barnett Record company and the Great Lakes Dredging company for work on its big coal dock at Allone Bay Superior preparmitory to the enlargement and rebuilding of that structure. A total of $500000 will be expended.
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Superior, Wis
Pittsburg Coal Company
Barnett-Record Company
Great Lakes Dredging Company
Allone, Bay
Superior
Death of Willim Mayo, Lee Surrender Adjutant
Willim J. Mayo, adjutant of the Eighth Louisiana regiment in the Confederate army, who was present at General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, is reported dead. The notice notes his years of age and date in St Louis.
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Lee
St. Louis
Willim J. Mayo
Louisi Tn
Appomattox
Forty Years on Duty at Supreme Court Appoints Deputy Clerk
Washington November 6. In the Supreme Court Chief Justice announced the appointment of James Te Maher as deputy clerk of the court. Maher has been connected with the court for forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Puller
James Te Maher
Maher
Reading patrons asked to report missed delivery
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are urged to notify the office about missed deliveries to help restore service and ensure timely distribution.
Primary Legislation on Primary Election Teeters in Springfield
In Springfield on November 5 observers note debate over the Oglesby bill's form for direct plurality election of party committeemen. Gov Deneen regrets senate changes that remove party machinery elements now fighting for restoration and a two thirds legislative majority to finalize.
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Springfield
Cossip Tn Politiend
General Assembly
Senate
House
Nome
Deneen
Nct
Lantz
Assembly
University of Winois dedicates new auditorium
The University of Winois dedicated its new auditorium valued at Steahoco with a festival honoring Edward MacDowell named the greatest American composer. Hamlin Garland delivered the life of the composer address as concerts featured his works. The 2500-seat dome theater forms the university center and will display memorial tablets in the vestibule.
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Champaign
Vic
University of Winois
Edward MacDowell
Uited
Hamlin Garland
Steahoco
Strike for Better Powder Succeeds in Springfield
Workers at Stournzton returned to duty after a strike over inferior powder quality. The employer agreed to supply powder of whiter grade, while wages are said to fall and beet prices may rise. Reports from St. Louis and Hib note shifts in stockard pricing and possible national trends.
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Springfield
Stournzton
St. Louis
Hib
Derhar Fheten
Parekinge House
Building Contractor in Bankruptcy at Bloomington Ga
Neve Ophanies Cassolh, a building contractor in Bloomington Georgia, filed for bankruptcy. His liabilities total about 20000 with most creditors based in Chicago dealing in building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Neve Ophanies Cassolh
Chicago Deers
Aiateriad
Prominent Mason Dies at 95 in Ill Fate of Age
Aged 95 prominent Mason and longtime leader of the Wright Templars of Princeis lodge and past master of the Masons af fines has died after long illness. The obituary notes his decades of service and high rank within the fraternal order.
Fragmentary local item echoes an old Philadelphia name
A damaged OCR fragment references a Philadelphia figure and a married couple. It mentions a worn man and a floorwalker remark about seeing with both eyes. The readable portion is sparse and cryptic, offering little concrete event or context.
Fragmentary quote on love and kisses exchange
A damaged OCR fragment presents a dialogue about love and kisses. It includes lines about safety versus adulteration and tainted items, mentioning Jack and a cautious stance on actions. The readable content is limited and lacks clear context or attribution.
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Jack
Miss Maloney reconciliation and Elopement story reaches U.S.
Philadelphia reports The Nonth American claims Helen Maloney daughter of Martin Maloney wealth owner and wife of Herbert Osborne reconciled with father and may be returning from Europe. It notes Osborne renounced his faith and became Catholic, the marriage recognized by the Maloney family despite the Clarkson elopement.
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Philadelphia
Helen Maloney
Martin Maloney
Herbert Osborne
Samuel Clarkson
America
Maloney
Europe
Prosecuting Attorney Fined for Fraudulent Affidavits
In St Louis on November 5 two fines of 250 dollars each were levied in federal court against John M Stephens recently elected prosecuting attorney of Dent county Missouri for taking fraudulent affidavits regarding government homestead lands. The documents were made before he was prosecuting attorney and while he acted as a notary public. He claimed no knowledge of fraud and said he did not profit.
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St. Louis
John M. Stephens
Dent County
Stephens
Man Pardoned After Serving For Another's Crime
Robert Rimpsonu, who served half a ten year sentence at Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary for a crime by another man tied to a Westmoreland county bank safe robbery, is to be released by the state pardon board.
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Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania
Robert Rimpsonu
Irwin L'apostofice
Westmoreland County
State
Fairbanks Visits Roosevelt in Washington Separes Session Stay
Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks arrived in Washington for the presidential session. He stated they had no political statements to make and did not discuss politics or legislation with President Roosevelt during the visit.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Erbsloch Wins International Balloon Cup
New York on November 5 reports Oscar Erbsloch of Germany received the international cup for winning the balloon race that started in St. Louis. The official record lists Erbsloch at 871.74 miles and LeBlanc at 866.59 miles from Isle de France.
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Erbsloch
New York
Qoscar Erbsloch
Germany
St. Louis
Erbbsloch
Fommern
LeBlanc
Isle de France
Market Quotations from Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago markets report quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats with fractional highs lows and closes. Includes live stock and hog receipts and price ranges for primes cows steers heifers calves and sheep with varying bid levels across categories.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Mayo
OMO
The Bachelor's Wife, King the Artist and His Imagined Kin
The Chicago Record-Herald notes King the artist as a lifelong bachelor who imagines a wife. A visitor details the room with Mrs King’s shawl hat gloves embroidery frame guitar and a kiss called the coming out fee. The piece portrays a childlike reverence for the sanctum of imagination.
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King
Chicago Record-Herald
The Scallop: Hocontgelstian Locomotion Described
The scallop moves by opening and closing its valves to expel water, propelling itself backward for travel. Large groups of scallops travel together, creating a striking sight with shells in purple to white and pink to yellow tones, swimming in clear water with varied flightlike movements.
Only One of a Kind Remarkable Man
A brief quotation from the Chicago Post praises a man as unique for his nerve during a marriage service. It notes his audacious responses being loud enough for all to hear, highlighting his memorable character.
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Chicago Post
Her Selection Blanche The Dilemma of Choosing Frocks
Menriette jokes about packing during a social scene. Blanche insists on taking all her frocks, even if it means leaving her husband behind a comic exchange reflects wardrobe drama and marital banter in a light period piece.
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Blanche
Menriette
Rire
Fault of a Woman's Watch
A brief note from the Jewelers' Circular Weekly describes Miss Hiborn's watch that runs well for a day and a half then stops. The watchmaker comments it should be wound occasionally.
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Hiborn
Viewpoints in a Punchline Balcony Exchange
Mrs Crawford argues about a downstairs woman’s voice as Abs Brainy comments on overheard words through the airshaft. The banter reflects social tensions and comic hearing in a confined building setting.
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Mrs. Crawford
Abs. Crabshaw
Ducek
Odd house rule from Siam and club dinners prompt change
A Siamese belief dictates houses have an odd number of rooms with doors and windows. even numbers are deemed unlucky. The idea is contrasted with social dinners at clubs driving bachelors to matrimony and married men back to clubs, per a St. Louis Republic quotation.
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Ile
St. Louis Republic
Siam
Elections across thirteen states watch for national signals
Washington reports from November 6 indicate elections in thirteen states may reveal early trends for the 1908 campaign. Key battles in New York City, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City draw wide attention, with saloon issues prominent and Prohibitionists seeking gains in local options.
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Washington
National Congress
New York City
Cleveland
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
New York
Tammany
Fusion
Independence League
Burton
Johnson
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Maryland
Mississippi
Rhode Island
Kentucky
New Jersey
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Purity congress speaker cites girl trafficking to Panama
Rose Johnson, who has worked in Colon and runs a boarding home for boys, described a case of a 12 year old girl enticed from 125th Street New York to Colon. She said the girl was attacked in a den and beaten to death, and told of broader trafficking from Toronto to Chicago to New York to Paris and Egypt. Johnson also noted worse drinking and gambling in Colon than Port Said.
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United States
Panama
National Purity Congress
Rose Johnson
Colon
Miss Johnson
Twenty- Fifth Street
New York
Iter
Toronto
Chicago
Paris
Egypt
Port Said
Political Banquet Planned in Chicago for Democratic Campaign
November banquet to signal the opening of the national Democratic campaign at the Iroquois club. Governor Johnson of Minnesota, William Jennings Bryan, Chairman Thomas Taggart, and as many national committeemen as possible will be invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnson
Minnesota
W. Z. Bryan
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
Many Wis Mourn in Newfoundland Weather Tragedy
St Johns Newfoundland reports a deadly gale feared to have claimed many lives. Three fishing schooners are missing and four trench vessels from the St Pierre fleet have not reported. The schooner Orion is listed as lost with eighteen crew members.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
St. Pierre
Alienists Resume Trial in Warner Murder Case
New York officials report that based on testimony from several physicians, Frank H. Warner is considered medically but not legally insane. The trial for the murder of Esther C. Norling has been ordered resumed.
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New York
Frank H. Warner
Festher
C. Norling
Woman Murdered and Robbed in Southwest Philadelphia
An aged Italian woman Marina Carmella Mongolluzzo was murdered and robbed of 700 dollars, the savings of herself and her husband, while at work in a shed behind her home in southwest Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Marina Carmella Mongolluzzo
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Fonto Carolina
Gen. Booth
Humphreys
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Vin
Miaam
Philadelpha Leder
Miss Maloney
Chalee Timothy
Tinois
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Wisconsin
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