Auto plunges into Milwaukee River. two drowned
A car owned by J A Solliday plunged into the Milwaukee River when the open draw failed to close. O Z Bartlet and Albert Kunz drowned. Solliday rescued with a severe head wound. Kunz's body 未 recovered as a heavy storm hindered visibility.
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J. A. Solliday
Solliday Automobile Company
Milwaukee
Wis
O. Z. Bartlett
Board of Trade
Albert Kunz
Automobile Company
Solliday
Iowa
Kunz
Soldier Saves Large Army Deposit at Fort Rosecrans
Charles Harvey a retired soldier and post quartermaster sergeant at Fort Rosecrans near San Francisco drew 13900 from Colonel George R Smith chief paymaster of the Department of California this is the second largest sum ever paid by the department Harvey will also receive 67 50 a month as retired pay for life
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Charles Harvey
Fort Rosecrans
San Francisco
Cal
George R. Smith
Department of California
Army Deposit Plan
Harvey
Vaccination Trials Boost Carroll County Hogs
Scores of Carroll County farmers advocate hog vaccination to shield against cholera and swine plague using serum or antitoxin. Thousands of pigs have been exposed to cholera without losses, following Bennie Cornell’s experiments near Camden.
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Carroll County
Indiana
Bennie Cornell
Camden
Two Die in Michigan City Runaway Accident
George Reinforth and Alex Dietz farmers were thrown from their wagon onto street car tracks in Michigan City Ind and were run over by a street car. It is unclear whether death occurred in the runaway or by the car. The bodies were found wedged under the fender when the car stopped.
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Michigan City
Ind
George Reinforth
Alex Dietz
Next G A R Encampment Planned in Salt Lake City
The Grand Army of the Republic announces its national encampment will run from August 9 to 14 in Salt Lake City Utah with the Executive Committee overseeing arrangements.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Executive Committee
Salt Lake City
Utah
Good Tuber Crop Leads Canadian Potato Yield Report
The 1908 potato crop in the Dominion of Canada excluding British Columbia is set at 71,511,200 bushels from 503,600 acres. In Chicago, William Ganshow, a wealthy manufacturer, was likely fatally injured when his car skidded on a slippery street and struck a streetcar, his daughter slightly hurt. President Roosevelt seeks a hunting permit from Belgium for African territory allowing both big and small game in 1909.
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Dominion of Canada
British Columbia
William Ganshow
Chicago
Roosevelt
Africa
Roosevelt Attacks Pulitzer as Libel Prosecution Sought
President Roosevelt urges government action against Joseph Pulitzer over libelous Panama Canal sale charges. He cites Indianapolis News editor Delavan Smith and the New York World as sources, calling the allegations false and harmful to the American people. Pulitzer replies, calling Roosevelt reckless and unscrupulous.
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Roosevelt
Senate
T’anama Canal
United States
Indianapolis
the News
Delavien Smith
Mgr. Smith
New York
the World
Joseph Pulitzer
Pulitzer
Mer
Joseph Puttiger
New York World
Congress
Panama
Eleven Die in Panama Canal Dynamaite Explosion
A premature dynamite blast in Biase Obispo canal workings near Colon kills eleven men and injures fifty. Relief trains are sent as officials cite a discharge during loading of the last blast hole. Most victims are Spaniards and the event follows other canal construction accidents in the past two years.
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Biase Obispo
Panama Canal
Bas Obispo
Colon
Culebra
Panama
Pedro Miguel
Mo Supreme Court affirms life terms for two murderers
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed life sentences for John Wooley and Robert Sassman for murder. Wooley killed his 3 year old stepdaughter Pearl Smith, Sassman killed traveling companion Carl Miller before robbing his wagon and horses. An accomplice later disclosed the hatter crime.
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Supreme Court of Missouri
John Wooley
Robert Sassman
State
Wooley
Pearl Smith
Sassman
Carl Miller
Would-be lynchers foiled as jail door is broken
A Jamestown Kentucky mob gathers to lynch James Ail, charged with Mamie Womack murder. Sheriff hides prisoner Bill in the woods overnight after warning. The jail door is broken and the mob roams the town searching the jail and homes for the inmate.
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Jamestown
James Ail
Mamie W Mack
Bill
Hill
Dutch Capture Venezuelan Vessel in Caribbean Action
The Dutch battleship Jacob van Heemskerk arrived at Willemstad towing the prize coasting ship 23 de Mayo captured near Conuuman Gulf of Caracas. The Dutch took possession, placed a prize crew aboard, and sent the Venezuelan crew ashore. The 23 de Mayo, though a coast guard unit, is small and weak in size.
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Jacob van Heemskerk
Willemstad
Fig
Conuimaoan
Gulf of Carnico
Jacob van Teemskerk
Prohibition Costly to Nation Decline in Revenue
Commissioner Capers reports in his annual bureau review that distilled spirits production fell to 120,980,740 tax gallons in the last fiscal year, down over 40 million gallons from the prior year. Revenue dropped by 817,908,062 as the prohibition movement and grain concerns trimmed output and curbed receipts.
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Capers
Internal Revenue Bureau
Catholic Clergy Over 100 Priests Active in Pursuit of Faith
The piece notes over one hundred Passionist priests serving in the United States. It reports on a Fairfax Minnesota Northern German M E conference resolution condemning views that Germans oppose temperance laws. It mentions Canon Moynihan's death in Chicago at about age 100 and a debate on afterlife beliefs by William E Chandler.
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M. E
Fairfax
Minn
Jeremiah C. Moynihan
Chicago
William E. Chandler
New Alampshire
Ile
Minneapolis
Civic Federation
Mill City
Congregational Church
Charles Ii
Iowa
Senate
Merc Aldrich
Beth
Congress
Aldrich
Vno Tute
Dales
Bacen
Pilman
Culberseth
Attics
Paraker
Secretary of Wear
Tlomse
United States
IK Marvel Dead at Home in New Haven
Donald Grant Mitchell known as IK Marvel died at his home in Balgewood New Haven after a week of rapid decline following a August indigestion attack. His sons Harold and Walter and daughters Mrs Walter Hart and others were at his bedside. The English author famed for Dream Life and Revelries of a Bachelor had lived a life celebrated for his English stock and literary influence.
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Donald Grant Mitchell
Ik Marvel
Balgewood
New Haven
Copa
Ales
Edward DL
Ryersono
Chisago
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Harold
New London
Walter
Newark
Walter Hart
Rye
N. Yi
Masonikyppin
Lee Lats
England
Woman Claims Secret Adelbert Marriage in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia widow alleges a hidden marriage involving Adelbert and his family. She asserts her daughter’s marriage license was forged and seeks to challenge the union. The case includes names such as Mrs Adelbert and Dr Sop with various obstacles cited to prove the claimed entanglement.
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Ohio
Susannah Moss
Blair
Portsmouth
Franklin Moss
Adelbert
Philadelphia
Haysh
Washington
Ange City
Iam Taylor Snyder
Hay Jr
Sop
Tifteate
Hay's Widow and Widowed Heiress in Court Contests
The report outlines disputes over John Hay's legacy and family intermarriages. Rights to a second-story tenancy and claims of poverty are noted as families clash over inheritance and social standing. A separate item mentions Earl Bernard Forbes inviting for a marriage, with political titles and royal connections implied. A town fire in Patoh Town destroyed eleven buildings with losses under twenty-five thousand dollars.
Two Die in Gorglar Battle Night in Greenwich Ohio
In a midnight clash between safe robbers and Greenwich Ohio police, Night Marshal Wood and one burglar are reported killed. The other burglars escaped with one believed shot dead.
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Greenwich
Ohio
Wood
Roosevelt cites War Dept report on Browns ville raid
President Roosevelt sent a Senate message with the War Department investigators report on the Browns ville Texas shooting of August 13 1906. The president says the report notes not only whether Negro soldiers shot but identifies some leaders. All companies involved were discharged without honor. others who stayed silent may be restored if they cooperate and aid in fixing responsibility. The message includes documents alleging murders by the soldiers in the raid.
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Roosevelt
Messi Ce
Senate
War Department
Brownsville
Texas
Bonor
Post Office Costs Include Franked Matter Breakdown
The annual report of the Assistant Postmaster General notes charges to the U.S. government for fiscal year ended June 30. It cites 42.5 million dollars in loss from transmission free matter and 357 thousand dollars for handling second material by publishers, detailing penalties and compensations in postal service.
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Toos
Chi
Defalcation Triggers Bank Takeover at Somersworth Institution
The First National Bank of Somersworth uncovers defalcation in SS5000 funds. No heads have been arrested yet, and the bank examiners are asked to take possession of the bank, with no plan for voluntary dissolution.
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New Hampshire
First National Bank
Somersworth
First National Bank of
Fragmented reflections on politics and society
A collection of satirical observations on emperors, independents, and public figures. It notes court trials, financial wreckers, and moral judgments, with sharp witticisms about post cards, banking, and international leaders. The tone blends humor with social critique and referenced names.
Senate in Session Debates Boundary Rules and Brownsville Affair
The Senate held a busy session with no set program as committees called up measures. Debates followed over boundary lines for Colorado Oklahoma and New Mexico and on reforms related to employer employee disputes and siren protections while discussion of Brownsville and detective investigations dominated the day.
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Senate
Colorado
Oklahoma
New Mexico
United States
Bloodhounds Joined Washington Police Force for Suburb Work
District officials announce a new program adding bloodhounds to Washington police for suburban detective work. Fire devastates FL Bin monthal factory in Elsmere Delaware with heavy losses. A blaze in Commins Pool leaves sixty five families homeless. Rose Doty a divorcee from Stony Falls dies by suicide in a Brooklyn hotel. Charley Ellison’s Royal Tourist breaks the mile and sixteenth world record at Emoryville with 1 44 1 5. The New York World retracts a previously published Emperor interview synopsis and expresses regret for the error.
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Elsmere
Del
FL Binmonthal & Coagies Kid Mnufacturers
Rose
Litton
Doty
Stony Falls
Brooklyn
Emeryville
Charley Ellison
New York World
von Buelow
Germany
Hale
The
World
Trade signals mixed as banks gain pace and weather boosts sales
The report notes sustained payment activity at banks and steadier manufacturing. Branches prepare inventories and repairs while demand rises for apparel and household essentials. Prices ease for breadstuffs and live stock. mercantile collections improve amid slow country settlements.
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Christus
Piergier
Chicago
Dun
Review of Trade
Retail Trade Slow Amid Holiday Push Across Regions
Long Bradstreet notes slower wholesale and jobbing activity as winter retailing nears year end. Despite stronger final distribution, regular retail and Christmas demand lag expectations, especially in the South where low priced cotton stalls. Test reports from the Southwest and Northwest show mixed results amid higher materials costs and caution in ordering. Business failures in the United States reach 25 for the week ending Dec 10, with Canada at 60, reflecting broader economic strain.
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Southwest
Pacific Northwest
United States
Canada
Chicago and St Louis grain and cattle market wrap
The survey lists prices by city for cattle hogs sheep and grains. Prices show Chicago St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York markets with wheat corn oats rye and hay noted in No 2 and standard grades. Reports include cattle hog and lamb ranges with bids from shipping outfits and creamery notes.
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Inidisuaypolis
Carth Shipping
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Carile
Santo
Saab
Milwaukee
New York
Othe
Tolvia
Aerial Navigation Company Expands Boston Station Plans
The Aerial Navigation Company to operate an airship line between Boston and New York leased two acres in Boston for station No 1 with landing rights on Commonwealth Avenue and near the Harvard Bridge. Capt Baldwin pledges delivery of the first divisible. Eugene M Foss orders work on a $5,000,000 East Boston cotton mill to employ 8,000 workers, 7 looms, and 250,000 spindles along 65 acres on Chelsea River aiming to make Boston New England textile hub.
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The
Aerial Navigation Company
Boston
New York
Commonwealth Avenue
Harvard Bridge
Baldwin
Eugene M. Foss
Chelsea River
New England
Chicago philanthropist plans $3 million college fund
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago who endowed many western colleges ends his inspection tour with the pledge to distribute three million dollars more starting next July.
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D. K. Pearsons
Chicago
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