Bryan and Taft Begin Final Oratorical Hikes of 1908
On the homestretch Bryan and Taft head east for a four speech swing starting in Chicago tonight. Bryan travels from St Louis to East St Louis and Lincoln, delivering rapid addresses as Democrats rally. Taft’s rival plans westward movement with stops in New Jersey and New York area, with supporters noting upcoming Chicago speeches and nationwide tour pace.
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Bryan
Taft
Withim J. Bruin
Swing View
Eantry
Athletic Coast
St. Lois
Mississippi
St. Louis
Nebraska
Colorado
Fairview
Bour
Chicago
9. W. Brown
Liveotio
Clienea
Esc
Caregubiur Ciicaiso
Presidents Guest Arrives. Taft Dinner Guests At White House
Washington reports Tudgee Yat arriving by train at 2 a m and breakfasting with the president and family at the White House. The president and guests attended services and held political talks all day. Campaign stops included Salisbury, Lexington, High Point, Cheensboro, Reidsville, and Danville with Senator Smith of Michigan and Gompers speaking to large crowds in Indiana.
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Washington
Tudgee Yat
Famuilv
I. i
Taft
Callarien
Loneh
Piatt
Root
Senatas Nox
William Th. Mondy
Cirtioldl
Mewark
N.v
Heepsoith
Helmand
Masom
Dixon
Salisbury
Lex
Ineton
High Point Cheensbero
Reidsville
Danville
Telmom Va
Ervan
Smith
Michigan
Abso
Veracity dispute rattles national committee leaders
In New York on October 19 a dispute over truthfulness erupts between two major figures in national committees. The argument centers on integrity and credibility within the party leadership as rivals trade assertions and challenge each other’s statements. The episode underscores broader tensions at the top of the party machinery.
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New York
Natian Straus accuses Shelton of false finance claim
Natian Straus, Democratic Business Men's League chair, charges Geo R Shelton, Republican treasurer, with making a statement he says is not true about Wall Street funds. Shelton denies, warnings pass to Republican headquarters, Straus offers to present evidence, Shelton remains silent.
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Natian Straus
Democratic Business Men's League
New York
Hoffman House
Geo. R. Shelton
Republican National
Straus
Wall Street
Republio Rationale Committee
Sheldon
Republian Committee
Democratic Nation
Sheridan
Roosevelt
Ticue Parker
Republican Party
Nitro glycerin blast tears Kaneville factory apart
City, Pa Oct 19 Four people were killed when a nitroglycerin explosion wrecked the Harper nitroglycerin factory at Kaneville seven miles north of here The dead include Peter Metre of Rouseville and Daniel Feeley Arthur Feeley eight and Carl Feeley eight The two men worked as teamsters and were handling the explosive when a measure or can dropped triggering the blast About 400 quarts were produced and only skin bones and hair remained of the two men The children were sons of Feeley and were walking with their father when the accident occurred
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Song of
Feeley
Seo
Young Evans Found Guilty Yokohama
Lieutenant Prank TY Fevians of the battleship Louisiana was found guilty by court martial of absenting himself from his post and disrespect to a superior officer. Hear Admiral Sperry announced the verdict as ships were at Manila. Evans must lose 150 numbers and be publicly reprimanded. the commander agrees the sentence is light but approves it to ensure punishment.
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Yokohama
Prank TY
Fevians
Louisiana
Admiral Sperry
Manila
Evans
Indhice
Tevans
Three Cent Fare Suspended by State Rail Commission
The Arkansas railroad commission halted the 8 cent passenger rate on trunk lines, replacing the former 2 cent rate after a federal injunction blocked enforcement of the state 2 cent law. The move comes as the commission enjoins enforcement and the case proceeds in federal court.
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Tittle Rock
Ark
Nekauisus
State Railway Commission
United States
Conmt
Death of Roosevelt era neighbor in Oyster Bay
Det W Jolin Samus, longtime friend and neighbor of President Rogseult, died at eighty eight. He declined to vote in the election, preferring to greet one president during his last trip to the polls.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Jolin
Samus
Rogseult
Pittsburg Baseball Club Secures Schenley Park Site
Barney Drevius, president of the Pittsburg Baseball club, announces a deal worth 87,000 eight hundred and eight dollars for a seven acre site at the entrance of Schenley park to be used as an athletic field.
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Pittshure
Ingahott
Barney Drevius
Pittsburg Baseball Club
Schenley Park
Vinol advertised as liver tonic helps Kingston elder
A Baptist elder from Kingston North Carolina reports weakness from indigestion and vertigo improved after two bottles of Vinol a product of cod liver and iron wine. Vinol claims to restore appetite aid digestion and build red blood with a money back satisfaction offer for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis and for all who try it locally.
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Henry Cunningham
Elder Baptist Church
Kingston
N. C
Vinci
Detroit Fire Refugees Stricken as Towns Rebuild
Descriptions of widespread devastation after a regional fire in Michigan counties. Winds aided firefighters but temperatures rose threatening homeless refugees. Governor's appeal for aid spreads as Detroit clubs and churches mobilize provisions and temporary shelters.
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Detroit
Ahioet Nord
Death toll from forest fires in Presque Isle and Alpena grows
Reports from Alpena Michigan indicate deaths from the Presque Isle and Alpena forest fires may exceed fifty, with a single fresh loss of life confirmed. Bodies recovered bring total dead to 26 in the two counties since Thursday night as fires threaten towns including Rovers City and Posen. destruction includes homes and livestock, while relief efforts appeal for clothing, provisions, bedding, stoves, and utensils for the homeless.
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Free Press
Detroit News
Alpena
Mich
Presque Isle
Alpenia
Tleury Times
Cathra
Mets
Rovers City
South Hagers
Posen
Alpend
Rogers
Clavernor Warner
Metz
Tragic Fire Claims Woman and Two Children Near Rogers City
A deadly blaze burned a named woman and two children to death near Rogers City. John Sauiponiuk and Herman Eyke, husband of the deceased, were among those involved, with others connected to Prentice Landing about twelve miles east along the shore.
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Trerman Trice
John Sauiponiuk
Feo Bush
Avere
Rogers City
Prentice Landing
Herman Eyke
Wotan
Pineules for the Kidneys Promised Healing Then Sold
Advert says Pineules for the Kidneys relieve kidney and bladder trouble backache and rheumatism with a 30 days trial for $1.00. It claims blood purification and cites hundreds of testimonies. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Potatoes for Sale By L E Miccer Parkersburg
Potatoes for sale. Several Cara Nice white potatoes well screened free from rot and scab. Write or wire for prices. L E Miccer Parkersburg January 10 14 date.
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L. E. Miccer
Parkersburg
Battleships in the Harbor Yokohama Visit
Sixteen battleships anchored in Tokyo Bay greet Japanese warships as U S and fleet officers receive ceremonial welcomes. Crowds cheer from villages along the eighteen mile route, with fireworks and honors marking the first arrival in port after a severe storm that damaged ships and forced repairs.
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Bay of
Pokio
United States
Solh
Rene Ndaiiral Sperry
Tokio
Speedal Orain
Thokio
Serioul
Shirsu Palace
Imperial Hotel
Death of Little Joe Shocks Neighborhood
The 13 year old victim died after a violent assault at St Agnes parochial school yard. Franks McCarthy, the assailant, admitted his guilt and expressed forgiveness as the boy uttered final words begging mercy. Emotional scenes followed as families and nurses mourned.
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Chiesa
Weerssereer
St. Bernard's Hospital
Piaink McCarthy
McCarthy
Joe
Dennersberger
St Agnes Parochal
Spe
Dita
Joe McCarthy
Seaewletii
Pelteenian
Brietton Park
Tad
All Drought Records Broken in Kansas City
All drought records here have been broken in the past forty eight days less than one third of an inch of rain has fallen.
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Kansas City
United States battleship reaches Velolumiu outpost
A battleship feet has reached Velolumiu and was greeted by erect entries as the city’s residents faced a wave of news. Generel Cont biehitsava Nodga dies at Velio, aged sixty eight, after distinguished service. The Eastern International Road Congress convenes in Paris, with Brussels court to meet. Western New York shows heavy perese against TG4 figures. Youngston records 125,060 damage. Domestic quarrel ends in murder-suicide near Kingsville, Texas. The German ship Yergesell sails north with damaged pilot crew. Bishop Henry Perper heals Crace church in New York City tomorrow.
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Velolumiu
Jasni
Generel
Velio Dle
Wheeling
Otteen
Spada
Paris
Malet
Pauris
Get
Brussels
New York
Youngston
Creeiunatl Ig
George Day
Kingsville
Tex
Nore
Fenry
Perper
Crace
Ehbureh
Ily
Wood's Liver Medicine Ad for Malaria Relief
An old advertising blurb touts Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form for malaria chills and fever. It claims to regulate the liver kidneys and bladder and ease biliousness sick head ache constipation with a first dose providing relief. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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Wood
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Cleaning Guarantee From B B Dye Works
A brief notice assuring customers that clothes cleaned by the B B Dye Works are perfectly clean and sanitary. The ad emphasizes reliability and value, inviting readers to trust the service for spotless results.
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B. B
Chicago sausage maker kills wife at Lord's Park
Adolph Luetgert, a Chicago sausage maker born near Easton, shot his wife in Lord's Park area and then killed himself after a failed attempt to escape. A bystander Mrs Minartston fainted at the scene but revived. Luetgert later died in hospital. the couple were visiting the park with others when the fatal shooting occurred.
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Get
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Adolph Laesteorty
Csno
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Hhree
Dullet
Hersin
Oat Hospital
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Othe Park
Luetgert
Miies
Eten
Migin
Vieining
Phe Witson
Ang
Chiesgwoe
Ashland Avendae
Deatur Girl Gives Birth Then Hurls Newborn In Street
Alice Lewis eighteen of Hust ost Louis assisted by a misread local officer, wrapped the child in her skirt and threw it from a houseware onto the street. The baby was found alive and cared for. Miss Blinnands was arrested and fined for theater acting a preacher. Teaarra Hleustie of Taare EL was fined $100 and costs in federal court for sending disturbing letters to Rev W W Tleury pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Pawnee.
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Alice Lewis
Louis
Sprivalie
Miss Teaarra
Terching Giouy
W.W. Tleury
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Pawnee
Piles relief remedy advertised in local notice
If you suffer from piles, Mini an Pile Remedy offers relief with the first application. Guaranteed. Price 60 cents. Sold by H. J Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Miss Hosiner to Display Fancy Work in We Cumseh
Miss Asenath B Hosiner of We Cumseh Michigan will have a display of fancy work at Miss Rosebroughs 58 Grove Street from October 17 to October 28. The event invites local patrons to view and purchase handmade items.
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Asenath B. Hosiner
Wecumseh
Mich
Discount on All Cute Glass at Bergston's Jewelry Store
A local ad notes a twenty five percent reduction on all Cute Glass items at Bergston's Jewelry Store in O baqb te, inviting shoppers to visit for savings on decorative glass pieces.
Sickle of the Sphinx: Ancient Iron Sickle Found in Thebes
The oldest wrought iron artifact, a roughly fashioned sickle, was found by Wade near Thebes and embedded under the sphinx base. Now in the British Museum, it is believed to be about 4,000 years old.
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Belazonl Fia Barmas
Thebes
Iorior
British Museum
Matrimonial Noosa Exchange Laughs and Blunt Tricks
Fragmentary dialogue shows Jenks and Jenkins in a satirical exchange about breach of promise and matrimony. Jenks gleefully mocks a suitor while Jenkins snaps a harsh retort, highlighting the era’s sharp banter on marriage and social expectations.
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Jenks
Jenkins
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