Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Corner Stone Ceremony
Roosevelt and Governor Guild attended the Cape Cod monument cornerstone at Town Hill Provincetown Plymouth dispute settled by the Cape Cod Monumentation drive. The Mayflower and eight battleships greeted dignitaries with a 21 gun salute and a crowd filled streets for a day of speeches, banquets, and plans for a 250 foot granite beacon studded with 180 commemorative tablets from New England towns.
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Mass
Cape Col
Roosevelt
Governor Guild
Cape
Boston
Pilgrim Fathers
Oyster Bay
Farlane
State of
Massachusetts
Pres
Ent
Aj Ant
Town Hill
Fshing
Masonic Order of
J. Henry Dinko
Govenor Guild
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Provincetown
Plymouth
Cape Cod
Massachutesis
New England
Cma de Putina
Cabanins
Sil
Bradford
Atsterfeld
Ristoriana
Leyion
Cabaniss
Women's Suffrage Association
Sind
Best Delfthaven
Aken
Pigrim
Portcoed
Rutherfordton Superior Court Opens Under Heavy Docket
Rutherfordton N C August 20 court convened with Judge R B Peebles presiding for a two week civil term. Town sees many summer visitors from across the country while Ed Erwin recovers from a runaway injury. Local society notes report Jamestown Exposition success and visits by multiple residents to Baltimore New York and Washington area.
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Rutherfordton
Utherford
R. B. Peebles
Ed Erwin
Gallert
W. H. Miller
Mary Henderson
Myrtie Toms
North Carolina
Amanda Miller
Livi ®Ingston van
Washington, D. C
M. O. Dickerson
Sarah Twitty
Chimney Rock
R. A. Miller
Lowell
SL. Cathey
Twitty
Bonaparte Rumored To Leave Cabinet In Controversy
New York Aug 20 The Journal of Commerce reports possible retirement of Attorney General Bonaparte from the cabinet amid criticism from Roosevelt aides. It notes the president opposes Bonaparte policy and anticipates changes, with Root and Robert Bacon also at odds. No decision expected until the president returns to Washington.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce Today
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Journal of Commerce
Root
Robert Bacon
Washigton
Opster Bay
Novel Jamestown statue tale shocks North Carolina town
Thomasville North Carolina August 20 A local tale tells of Joshua Beck a long married man who after his third marriage to his late wife s daughter becomes stepfather to his own son The story links a Jamestown bronze statue unveiling to Beck and his new stepmother stirring curiosity amid the Society for the Preservation of Jamestown. In New York William Beck s marriage history and a dramatic court outcome are noted plus state and national updates from Jamestown Island and Norfolk.
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Thomasville
N. C
Joshua Besk
Miss Kepley
McKay Beck
New York
William Cou- Joshua Beck
John
Ensley
Bete
Tate Gorgether
Ism Company
Jamestown
McCoy
Joshua Beck
Jamestown Island
Jamestown Colony
Julia Ward
Liberty Church
McKay
Beck
Smith
Westmoreland to Run Westmore and Leinster Livery
In Statesville North Carolina on August 20 Mr W M Westmoreland bought his partner E B Leinster interest in the livery firm Westmore and Leinster and will continue the business at the Center street stables near the federal building Leinster contemplates leaving for other livery work and went to Wilkesboro yesterday on a prospecting trip.
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Statesville
N. C
W. M. Westmoreland
E. B. Leinster
Westmoreand & Leinster
Center Street
Federal Building
Leinster
Wilkesboro
Standard Oil Squirms Over New York Pamphlet
Directors of the Standard Oil Company issued a pamphlet to employees and stockholders defending itself against $29 240 000 in fines. It denies any wrongdoing in federal prosecutions, especially the Alton case, and calls the freight rate loyalty rather than rebates. The pamphlet cites May 20, 1907, and judge Landis awaiting judgment as promotional timing. It also criticizes Commissioner Smith's reports on pipelines and pet prices as fabrications released before judgment.
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India
New York
Standard’ Ol
Alton
Landis
Smith
Market declines and recoveries blur on August trading day
Stock prices fell at the open amid liquidation in New York traction shares and a Union Pact attack while United States Steel and Reading hit new lows. Losses later narrowed as the market recovered widely, with immunity questions tied to a corporate probe and a pending decision by Judge Landis. Nearby, Lyons Restaurant on the Howery faced closure after 36 years as urban nightlife shifted uptown.
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New York
Reading
United States
Pennsyyvania
Washington, D_ C
Bonaparte
Landis
Chicago
Syon
Apamark
Lpon
Vie
Sherf
Mike Lyons
Genre
Tse
Bowers
Lyon
Murder in Jersey and Anglo Italian aide deaths
Camden reports a man lured from his burning barn to see his wife murdered by an Italian servant. The servant Victoria Napoli died. the attacker likely sought revenge after labor disputes with Italian farmhands. In New York, testimony began on Southern’s passenger rate case with remarks on interstate commerce and costs. James Rucker, a Black man, was executed in Asheville for assault on his stepdaughter.
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Camden
N. J
Edward Horner
Annie
Victoria Napoli
Horner
Rucker
Asheville
N.C
James Rucker
Forest fires threaten Eastport woods and Country Club
Forest fires rage in Eastport woods devouring hundreds of acres. Flames advance within a quarter mile of the famed Country Club, valued at about $500,000. Ditching and back firing were used to save the building, which is believed to be saved.
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New York
Eastport
L. 1
Country Club
Wining and Dining the Swedish Prince in Virginia
Norfolk August 20 The Jamestown Exposition visit of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden will be marked by a reception aboard the cruiser Fyigia in Hampton Roads hosted by the Swedish minister. Tonight Governor and Mrs Swanson will host the Prince at dinner in the Chamberlain Hotel Old Point Comfort.
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Norfolk
Wilhelm
Sweden
Jamestown’ Exposition
Fyigia
Hampton Roads
United States
Pada de Lagererant
Swanson
Chamerlain Hotel
Old Point Com
Glenn Proposes to Stop Taking Of Testimony In Southern Rate Case
Winston‑Salem area news reports Governor Glenn and Southern Railway officials discussing ways to pause testimony in the rate case while awaiting Supreme Court guidance. The talks aim to avoid costs, seek peace, and consider a 24‑cent rate as a trial measure before appealing to voters.
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Glenn
New York
North Carolina
A. P. Thom
Southern
Lena
Thom
Kom
United States Circuit Court
State Court
Supreme Court
United States
Cotta
Sheais
Southern Railway
North Carolina Executive
Postmasters Convention Opens in Erle Pa
National Association of Postmasters of the First Class begins its nth annual convention in Erle Pennsylvania with 300 members and Postmaster General Von Meyer among attendees. The event includes a monument unveiling for Eben Brewer, the first U S post office on foreign soil, and discussions on postal notes to curb stamp shipments to mail order houses.
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Ser- Viet
Post Office Department
Washington
von Meyer
Eben Brewser
United States
Spain
Brower
United States Post Office
No. 1
Cuba
National Association of Postmasters
Brewer
Postal's Condition Good Amid Adjacent Labor Standstill
Chicago August 20 The general superintendent said Postal resumed communication with all points in Canada. Both companies claim ability to handle full current business. Union headquarters, however, says both companies are badly crippled.
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Chicago
the Postal
Canada
Union
Warrants Issued for Southern Railway Staff Over Auburn Collision
Coroner Separks issued warrants for four Southern Railway employees linked to the August 6 Auburn wreck. Names include Conductor C M Oakley, Engineer Rippey, Chief Dispatcher B P Ketchum, and Operator Victor Parvin. Warrants target Greensboro Burlington Durham service areas with planned early morning arrests to allow writs of habeas corpus and bonding.
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Separks
Southern Railway Company
Auburn
Fnginer
W. W. Rippes
C. M. Oakley
B. P. Ketchum
Victor Parvin
Durham
Oakley
Guilford
Greensboro
Rippey
Burlington
Ketchum
Parvin
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Combinantee Beef Company
Organs Preveeers
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Fone
Rutherfordton News
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H. H. Rogers
H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
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Mississippi
Istandardoil
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Onan
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Winston‘Salem
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W. G. Richardson
Hotel Zinzendorf
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Winaton Board of Aldermen
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Postmaster's Association
Wall Street
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Tuskegee Institute
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Grand Lodge
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John A. Ment
K. Benson
Ronard B. Perrin
Pennsylvania
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Postal
Fond du Lac
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South Carolina
Second Wisconsin Infantry
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