Blair county court voids Pennsylvania pure food law
Judge Martin Bell ruled the 1907 pure food act unconstitutional in Blair county. The decision questions reliance on U S bulletins and notes potential disparities between Pennsylvania wholesalers and New York suppliers. Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust said he will review the ruling with the attorney general before acting further.
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Hollidaysburg
Pennsylvania
Martin Bell
Blair County
M. Kephart
Altoona
Bell
Unified States Pure Food Commissioner
United States Pure Food Commissioner
New York
Pure Food Department of
Pure Food Department
United States
Foust
Harrisburg
Dairy and Food
James Foust
California
Department of Agriculture
Johnson Accepts Democratic Nomination for Governor
St Paul Minnesota Governor Johnson announced he would accept the party nomination tendered by the State Democratic convention. He said he would have declined if consulted before the nominating speech and stressed the decision came after 24 hours of consideration. A telegram of congratulation from W J Ryan arrived.
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St. Paul
Minn
Johnson
Etter
W. J. Ryan
Endorsement of Gompers From New Jersey Labor Federations
The State Federation of Labor in Trenton, New Jersey adopted a resolution endorsing Samuel Gompers policies after narrowly defeating an attempt to back William Jennings Bryan. Delegates voted against any religious or political resolutions, affirming a focus on labor policy.
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Trenton
N. J
Abor
Samuel Gompers
Tts
Bryan
Lost Spanish Mine Claim Explores Expert Needed
Dallas Postmaster Simpson received a letter from C Owen & Bro urging him to send an expert in gold wash to verify a claim of the famous lost Shantoh mine. The note says the mine yielded over 6,000,000 in gold and offers a one third interest to the expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Simpson
C. Owen
Trawick
Arrest of George W Fitzgerald in 178000 Theft Case
The United States sub-treasury theft of 178000, one of the largest losses, was believed solved with the arrest of George W Fitzgerald. He served as an asserting teller under A U S Treasurer William Boldenweck. Suspicion focused on him since February 20, 1907, though prior theories blamed a colored suspect. Fitzgerald was later discharged for culpable negligence.
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United States
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
William Boldenweck
Government Petitions Rehearing in Standard Oil Case
The government filed a petition for a rehearing in the U S Court of Appeals against Standard Oil of Indiana. It aims to salvage the Elkins and interstate commerce laws, though it warns of a caustic Supreme Court challenge if rehearing is denied.
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Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Forty Drownings After Norwegian Steamer Sinks Near Ekeneviks
The Norwegian steamer Folgefonden, en route from Bergen to Haugesund, wrecked near Ekeneviks and sank in three minutes. Of about 70 passengers, around 40 are believed drowned, with 15 bodies recovered. Panic and fear followed the catastrophe as boats rushed to the scene, arriving too late for most rescues. Captain among the survivors.
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Bergen
Norway
Folgefonden
Haugesund
Ekeneviks
Fire Devastates 1590 Buildings in Constantinople’s Stamboul
A Sunday blaze in the Stamboul district of Constantinople destroyed about 1,600 houses and shops within six hours. A strong wind sped the flames through the Mohammedan quarter, with the fire still burning at 4 a.m. amid rising winds. The area includes mosques, mausoleums, baths, bazaars, and public offices within the ancient city walls.
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Constantinople
Stamboul
Train breaks record at over 100 mph on test run
Warsaw Ind. A special train carrying Prof U F Turneaure dean of engineering at Cornell and F R Graham Pennsylvania chemist at Altoona ran from Piercaton to Warsaw nine miles. The speed exceeded 100 miles an hour breaking all speed records of Pittsburg St Wayne and Chicago divisions of the Pennsylvania railroad.
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Warsaw
Ind
Pittsburg
St. Wayne
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
U. Fi, Turneaure
University of the Railway Engineering Department
Cornell University
M. Graham
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Piercaton
Banks Outlook Seems Bright, Treasury Officials Say
Washington officials express optimism that U S banking conditions are improving. Treasury says rising revenue from customs and internal taxes, plus strong national banks, signal gradual economic recovery.
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Washington
Treasury
Seventy Six Perish In Mine At Wigan Explosion
A May mine disaster at the May pule mine leaves 76 miners dead after an explosion and ensuing fire. Directors order flooding of the pit as recovery becomes impossible. Also reported, the Chicago and Alton Railroad offers a $1,590,000 contract to supply steel coal cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigan
Maypule
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Dems Nominate Johnson for Re-Election in Wild Minnesota Convention
At the Minnesota Democratic State convention, John A. Johnson was unanimously nominated for governor after a dramatic roll call. Mayor Daniel W. Lawler briefly cited Johnson’s name, triggering a chaotic display as Hennepin County tore up its Standard and the hall flooded with cheers and band music. Frank Day, Johnson’s representative, rushed to reach the governor by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
John A. Johnson
Daniel W. Lawler
St. Paul
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Johnson Named Governor Candidate After Raucous Minnesota Rally
Delegates at the Minnesota convention roared for Governor Johnson as banners waved and a beat of patriotic tunes played. The crowd yelled through a one hour five minute demonstration, gallery attendees joining the exuberant display. Johnson said he had not been officially notified and had no comment on the nomination.
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Capitol
Johnson
Bryan
Denver
Georgia
St. Paul
John A. Johnson
Sherman Notified Republican Nominee for Vice President
In Utica New York James Schoolcraft Sherman accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination amid the formal agenda of the 1908 party ticket. He pledged adherence to the Chicago principles and Taft Cincinnati remarks, aligning with Roosevelt policies. Senator Julius Burrows delivered the notification address.
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Utica
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Chicago
Taft
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Sherman
Bryan
Julius Burrows
Michigan
Music Hall
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Kafin
Prohibition
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburg
Columbus
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Nebraska
Jones
National Committee
Samuel Dickie
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Dickie
Scanlon
Chafin
Prohibition’ Party
Bold Daylight Burglary in Greenwich Estate
Thieves drugged three guard dogs to enter the summer home of Frederick W. Woerz, a wealthy New York brewer, at Belle Haven Park Greenwich. They stole about $6,000 in jewelry and $100 in cash in broad daylight while two servants were inside. The dogs did not bark, delaying any investigation.
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Maki
Greenwich
Conn
Frederick W. Woerz
New York
Belle Haver Park
Atlantic Coast Line Awards 500 Box Car Order to SB Steel
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company awarded South Baltimore Steel Car and Foundry Company a contract for 500 steel underframe box cars. The order involves an expenditure of approximately 500000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
South Baltimore Steel Car and Foundry Company
Bandits Raid Kazansky Monastery for Gold
Tamiboy and Russian bandits attacked the Kazansky Monastery plundering gold and jewels valued at forty thousand dollars. The raid disrupted religious site operations and authorities pursue suspects.
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Kazansky Monastery
Indictments Charge Mob Leaders in Springfield Riot Case
Springfield I T en indictments against two alleged mob leaders were returned by the special grand jury. Six indictments face Abraham Raymor and four Kate How ard. Raymor is charged with murder four counts of malicious mischief and one riot. Mrs Howard faces malicious mischief counts identical to those against Raymor on three counts. The case stems from the lynching of William Donigan an 80 year old black man. A military court of inquiry under Lt Col Chipperfield of the First Cavalry gathered evidence for grand jury action. Final relinquishment of military control followed a governor governor Deneen conference with General Young. One regiment to remain in reserve if needed to maintain peace.
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Springfield
Abraham Raymor
Kate Howand
Raymor
Howard
William Donigan
Chipperfield
First Cavalry
Deneen
Unlawful Cuban Army Releases 21 Enlisted Men
War department ordered the release from confinement at Port Jay New York of 21 Cuban army of pacification enlisted men convicted by court martials in Cuba. The trials were allegedly illegaly constituted by temporary commander Colonel Owen J Sweet of the Twenty eighth Infantry. The Judge Advocate General held there was no lawful basis and directed their release, a move prompting Army circles to comment on its unusual nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
War Department
Former foes hold reunion of Ringgold and McNeil veterans
Survivors of the Ringgold cavalry from the north and the McNeil Rangers from the south gathered for their annual reunion in West Middletown on the 20th. Rev. W. W. Hunter of Buffalo gave the welcome, and Col. A. J. Greenfield of Chicago spoke in reply. A community dinner was served by local residents, ending with a campfire at Grove Church.
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Washington
Ringgold Cavalry
McNeil Rangers
West Middletown
W. W. Hunter
Buffalo
A. J. Greenfield
Chicago
Ringgold Battalion Association
Grove Church
Six Children Die in Flames at Schultz Ranch
At the H. W. Shultz ranch between Colfax and Palouse Washington six children died when a night fire destroyed the home. Four victims were Schultz children and two were W. W. Fox’s, a brother-in-law. The men were away harvesting and the mothers were at a theatrical performance. The two eldest Schutz girls attempted rescues but could not reach the door and dropped the babies to escape.
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Colfax
Wash
H. W. Shultz Ranch
Palouse
Schultz
W. W. Fox
Schutz
Harris Defends Temperance Record Before Lancaster Camp Meeting
Governor A. L. Harris addressed thousands at the Lancaster conference camp meeting defending his temperance stance. He pledged no concession to liquor interests opposing his bid for re election, citing his temperance record as his main defense and campaign pillar.
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Lancaster
A. L. Harris
Nine Killed in Wreck on Pacific Railroad Work Train
Reports from Mexico City indicate a wreck of a work train on the Cananea Yaqui River and Pacific line, built by E. H. Harriman and associates, causing nine Mexican deaths and serious injuries to about twenty. In Washington the Justice Department will investigate alleged theatrical trust charges amid managers’ representations.
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Mexico City
Advicas
Cananea, Yaqui River
Washington
Department of Justice
Prohibition Victory Notified at Chicago Event
Professor Scanlon announces Eugene W. Chafin as Prohibition nominee at Music Hall in Chicago with Illinois and several Midwest states represented. Chafin criticizes two-party system and liquor politics while pledging clear anti polygamy and strong moral reform measures.
Powerful new German explosive tested near Munich
A high explosive of power beyond anything used before in the German army was tested near Munich in front of the artillery proving commission and officials from the Bavarian war ministry the imperial navy and fortress and ordnance departments. Three shells exploded by electricity tore Krupp armor plates to pieces. The explosive was invented by Fritz Gobre.
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Munich
Artillery Proving Commission
Bavarian War Ministry
Imperial Navy
Fortress and Ordnance Departments
Fritz Gobre
Taft Campaign Schedule Plans Lake Erie Fishing Trip
Taft and his party will depart Hot Springs Virginia Friday August 28 for four weeks fishing in Lake Erie. Judge Taft will travel to Cincinnati around September 5 or 6 to stay until election day.
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Taft
Hot Springs
Virginia Hot Springs
Lake Erie
Cincinnati
Fire wipes out Gore Bay town in Michigan blaze
Gore Bay on Maultoulin island suffered near total destruction by a fire that leveled fifteen business places and eight houses. Losses may reach $150,000 as emergency crews fought the flames and residents assessed the damage.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Gore Bay
Maultoulin Island
Kennedy and Others Acquire Large Greene County Coal Tract
A Greene county deal closes with 5 288 acres of coal land selling for 1 463 000. Sellers J W Thompson and J W Semans of Uniontown. buyers Julian Kennedy H Jennings R C Crawford James Henderson Reed Kennedy and T L Daly. A large coking plant planned on the tract.
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Pittsburg
Morgan
Washington Townships
Greene County
J. W. Thompson
J. W. Semans
Uniontown
Julian Kennedy
Cooper & Lackey
Mr. Thompson
Bessemer Coke Company
Bessemer
Pittsburg Buffalo Company
Mariana
Welcome to Our Fleet Arrives in Sydney Harbor
The American battleship fleet arrived August 20 in Sydney Harbor drawing vast crowds. An estimated 600000 people gathered to greet the visitors and enjoy the royal welcome paik. Alfred Deakin sent a warm message. Ships fired salutes and official visits followed as the fleet moored safely.
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Sydney Harbor
Sydney
South Heads
Alfred Deakin
Australia
Seventy Miners Perish in Mine Explosion at Wigan
The Maypole mine disaster leaves about seventy entombed miners with no chance of survival. Rescue efforts continue as thirty bodies have been found, but toxic fumes hinder further access. Some victims brought to the surface are too badly burned to identify.
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Wigan
Maypole
Blood changes woman as husband’s blood transfusion alters mind
Surgeons at St James hospital Newark report Mrs Anna Bradley showed a complete mental shift after a pint of her husband Patrick Bradley's blood was infused. They say she has gradually lost her own traits and gained his, effectively becoming part of him, a finding they call significant.
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New York
St. James’ Hospital
Newark
Anna Bradley
Patrick Bradley
Wins Resident's Medal at Camp Perry by Brest
Sergeant E A Brest of the United States Infantry won the President's contest at Camp Perry in the NRA tournament with a score of 304. He led 377 competitors, besting Captain F P W Allen of Massachusetts who scored 302 for second and Lieutenant S A Harris of the United States Infantry who earned 300 for third. Last year’s gold medal went to Sergeant Berg of Washington with 310.
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Brest
Camp Perry
E. A. Brest
United States Infantry
National Rifle Association
Berg
Washington
FP. W. Allen
Massachusetts
A. Harris
Army to fight French Arab force mobilizes on frontier
Reports from Algeria say a 25 000 strong Arab army is mobilizing on the Moroccan frontier to surprise the French posts at Bechar and Bonanane. General Loyalty arrives at Colomb Bechar to organize a 4000 rider flying column. The uprising is tied to Mulai Hafid's agents among tribesmen.
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Paris
Algeria
Bechar
Bonanane
Colomb Bechar
Mulal Hafid
Reward Offered for Rioters in Springfield Illinois
Governor Deneen issued a proclamation declaring a reward of 200 dollars for evidence leading to conviction of those responsible for violent deaths during the riot. John A. Hinsey, once expelled for seven years and charged with embezzling 500000 dollars, has been exonerated and reinstated by the judge.
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Springfield
Deneen
John A. Hinsey
Dreyfus
The
Knights of Pythias
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Hole
Uncle Sam
Tin
SANS
Gov. Johnson
HTN Ae
Professor Scanton
Chicago Music Hall
Scanton
Valin
Kennedy
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