Epidemic Grippe Sweeps Across Major Cities
An epidemic of grippe spreads nationwide with tens of thousands affected. cities including Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago New York Boston Cincinnati and Boston report widespread illness and deaths. Health officials urge caution as pneumonia and bronchitis accompany the grippe and strain medical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Phiadelphia
Baltimore
Grippe
Boston
Chicago
Cinesont
Cleveland
Denver
Sivanes
New York
Neye Lork
Hoston
Cincinnati
Wickthick
Europe
Hong Kong
China
Famous Kentucky Prisoner Loses Fifth Goebel Case
In Georgetown Kentucky Judge Morris dismissed the charge of complicity in Governor Goebel s murder against Caleb Barnersat. The jury stood ten for acquittal two for conviction with one juror wavering to convict but not changing. After discharge attorneys sent a telegraph seeking clemency from Governor Wilson and a pardon petition began in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Caleb Barnersat
Georgetown
William Goebel
Morris
Whicsield
Goebel
Wison
United States
International sports tangled notes and boxing chatter
A mixed summary of bouts and sports chatter mentions a Burns bout planned in Dublin on St Patrick’s Day, a Spokane football score 11 to 0 by Washington State over St Louis, and praise for Elmer Colfing in Paris. It also notes Cincinnati seeking waivers for seventeen players, Reds minors, and opinions on contemporary fighters and heavyweights. A penguin of Olympic eligibility and Australian born athlete notes also appear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Burns
Ped
Dublin
SE Patrick's
Washington State
St. Louis—university
Spokane
Wash
Conegeland_Jockey Club
An- Honnent
Cits
Paris
Cincinnati
Reds
Sharkay
Corbett
McCoy
Alid
Simmons
New York
Yaskine
Australia
Don Leahy
Dennis Murray
Amer
Martial Law Declared In Muncie After Car Strike
Gov Linals issued martial law in Muncie Indiana after a railway strike. General Powell took command with troops enforcing the order while Union Traction prepared to run trains. Strikes injured several and caused property damage as authorities promised to protect property and seek settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Govrner Linals
Ee Hpa
Hineese
Powell
McKee
Alireche
Asteeb
Mitral
Union Traction Company
Hanly
Crossing the Jordan Into a New Year Faith Message
Rev D Sparkie urges readers to emulate Joshua and cross the Jordan into 1908 with the cross of Christ. He links the desert journey to a renewed life of devotion, discipline, and spiritual courage, promises strength to endure trials, and calls for patriotic and religious steadfastness.
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D. Sparkie
Ganann
Joshua
Jordan
Promised Land
Iits
Douglas
Egypt
Christ
Faith as the driving force behind daily labor and hope
The essay extols work done with love in humble roles as shaping history. It argues faith guides character, sustains the home, and connects daily toil to eternal good. The author contrasts mere material life with a life fed by spiritual springs and fellowship with the divine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus of Nazareth
Railroad Officials Report 1000 Power and Car Increase
Figures by Southern Pacific officials show the railway system in 1000 had US locomotives and 26148 freight cars, a 10 percent rise in motive power and a 20 percent rise in cars. The piece notes state legislatures lack auto ratic powers over railroads within borders and discusses a high profile wreck case, justice remarks, and implications for railroad liability and through ticketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Justice Hessions
Rew
Nera
Smith
Tne
New York Central
Faith as the power behind every great deed
The writing argues faith as the force shaping past and future, urging readers to abandon fear and step into the unknown with conviction. It cites biblical examples and stresses that true greatness comes from inner resolve, daily duties, and a life guided by conscience and piety.
Consolation and estate case stir county notices
An administrator for 6432 estates, Ed Gaited States, is appointed in Montgomery County with bond required. The case links the National Military Homes central branch in Dayton to pension funds and a disputed over $500000, involving proceeds from deceased veterans' estates and the school fund. U.S. government interests are represented by Cincinnati DA McPherson.
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An Dito
Enya En
C. Wwe Dale
National Military_Homes
Dayton
United States
United“States
Ohio
National Military Times
Central Branch
National Military Wothes
Montgomery County
Howell
United States District Attorney
McPherson
Cincinnati
Nir
First Session of the Sixtieth Congress Adjourns Late
A wary reflection on the sixty congresses first session from December to December noting wasted time and slow progress. The piece criticizes delayed organization and many bill introductions that never advanced, ending with planned adjournment to after holidays and the long wait until the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistieth Congress
House
Senate
Congressional
Congress
Labor unions swell across regions and policy shifts emerge
The article reports a surge in labor organizing from Grand Turks to Boston with new unions for barbers, bartenders, horseshoers, mattress makers and car builders. It notes wage trends, consolidation efforts, and government moves to enforce alien contract laws while outlining budget pressures and rail mail practices.
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Grand Turks
N. D
Portland
Boston
Mass
Seattle Central Labor Union
Poris
Atteo Trym
Lumsben4 Company
Memphis
Tenn
Carpenters’ ‘Union
Grouite
S& Union
Minneapolis
St. Paul Len
England
Bath
Lordon
Brooklyn
SN. X
Shoe Workers Council-and
Brockton
United States Bureau of Immigration
Almertenn Ffederation
Abor
United States
Carpenters’ Union
Madison
Wis
Tma
Ime
Georgian Federation of Labor
South
France
Donts For Churchmen and The Inner Life
A fragmentary discourse on genuine faith and action. It cautions believers not to boast of salvation nor rely on ritual sentiment. It urges authentic feeling, shared compassion, and effort to relieve suffering, noting true devotion goes beyond churchly appearances.
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Henry F. Cope
Faith Abraham
Toorc
Gbridus
Peling
Hs Cher
Beth
Wwe
Theological
Post Office Department
Department
Tawney
Minnesota
Tivingston
Georgia
Speahern
Treasury
Washington
Oklahoma
Cure
Knox
Mittee
Allison
Aldrich
Elkins
Philippines
Lodge
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