Bryan Dreams and Bryan’s New York Campaign Remarks
William Jennings Bryan spoke in New York praising democracy and Theodore Roosevelt’s trust policies while defending a role in the 1908 campaign. He critiqued Republican trust handling, cited Joseph and Jefferson as dreamers, and said he would build on Roosevelt’s Democratic principles as he addressed the Amsterdam Democratic club and other city audiences.
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New York
William Jen Alongs
Bryan
Board of Trade and Transportation
Amsterdam
Democratic Club
Tamany Club
Fifteenth Assembly District
Joseph
Egypt
Thomas Jefferson
Diononolyay
Alleged Firebugs Caught In Allentown Arson Case
Three men Oliver Delbenguth William Leibenguth and Oscar Schwank were arrested after multiple arsons in Allentown Pennsylvania near June 7. Affected sites include Bittner Hunsicker warehouse causing 75000 dollars in losses and Helfrich Bohner Co furniture factory fire with damages around 75000 dollars. One suspect had recently escaped custody in Bethlehem.
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Allentown
Oliver Delbenguth
William Leibenguth
Oscar Schwank
Bethehem
Whstle
Bittner
Bittner, Hunsicker &O
Prince Furniture Company
Helfrich, Bohner & Co
BEACHY AIRSHIP BEACHED AT BOSTON HARBOR
Liiely Beachy navigated an airship from Revere Beach to Boston and back, circling landmarks like Park Street Church and the State House before landing on Boston Common. A disabled motor forced the craft seaward on the return, but drag ropes and boats towed it ashore as it neared the water.
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Boston
Liiely Beachy
Revere Beach
Beachy
Park Street
State House
Boston Common
Boston Harbor
Revere Beck
Gas Well In Back Yard In Allegheny Pa
Allegheny County contractors drilling for water in W. B. Tittle’s yard on North Avenue encountered gas at 107 feet. The drill paused after three more feet. gas flow remained strong a week later with pressure believed high. The incident halted artesian well work as officials assess safety.
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Allegheny
Pittsburg
Ariing
Tittle
North Avenue
Free to Rheumatism Sufferers Uria-O Cure Ad
An old time promotional notice offers free trials of Uria-O a claimed cure for rheumatism. The ad urges readers to mail name address and druggist to The Smith Drug Co Syracuse NC for a full sized 750 bottle and promises the company will cover costs. The text stresses belief in the remedy and asserts it acts on uric acid in the blood.
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Urie-O
Smith Drug Co
Syracuse
N. C
Young men's opportunities in Pittsburg realty boom
Pittsburg March 15 young men have hundreds of chances to better their condition, with real estate seen as the key to fortune. Investments in Arlington Park McKeesport Wilmerding area, near Westinghouse plants, promise home lots from $800 with $25 down, offering a money making path and a booklet by mail.
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Pittsburg
PaMarch
Arlington Park
Wilmerding
McKeesport
Highland Grove
Westinghouse
St. Young Mag
Pitts
Armored Guards Protect Orchard Trial Recital Details Crimes
The defense contested Orchard's testimony as he recited a grim confession touching sixteen murders and crimes of desertion bigamy and attempted kidnappings. Armed guards ringed the courtroom as cross examination focused on his domestic offenses and the plot surrounding Governor Peabody and Telluride murder.
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Baise
Idaho
Jung Te-Flirry
Willian D. Bayancand
Mdie
Fran Steunenberg
Siemvelweg
MD. Weld
Haywood
Pattiebone
Jack Simpkins
Orchard
Peabody
Judge Goodard
Judge Gabbert
Sherman Bell
Dave Moffat
Frank Herne
Ontario
British Columbia
Hattie Simpson
Cripple Creek
Arthur Collins
Telluride
Etter
Hin Abu
Canyon City
Wallace
Wdo
Richardson Hegan
Dividends of 135000 in Capitol decorating case
Harrisburg reports detail an investigation into capitol ornamentation where F H Reeves of Philadelphia testified that capstone work by Capitol contractors matched the original design for George Paine Co and John H Saunderson. David Porter of Pennsylvania Bronze testified dividends totaling 135000 were split among Sanderson Wallis Boileau George K Storm and Charles F Kinman. The Pennsylvania firm, capital 100000, transferred its store to Sterling Co without money, with new stock certificates issued at the transfer.
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Capitol
Harrisburg
F. H. Reeves
Philadelphia
Cle Avorke
George (. Paine & Co
John H. Saunderson
David Porter
Bool
Pennsylvania Bronze Company
Pennsylvania
Sanderson
Wallis Boileau
George K. Storm
Charles IF. Kinsman
Sterling Company
Big Natural Gas Deal in West Virginia Sparks Station Plan
Land near Clarksburg acquired by Standard Oil to build a large natural gas pumping station to move gas to other states. General Manager Pew and Attorney Payne of Hone Natural Gas Co from Pittsburgh in town to arrange work. Possible push for special legislative session to regulate export of West Virginia gas. Also story notes suit for $50,000 over alleged alienation of wife’s affections.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
W. Va
Standard Oil Company
Pew
Payne
Hone Natural Gag Company
Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Dawson
Pays Langs
Wiet
Virginia
Frank
Heckert
Ross 0
Blackburn
Blackouro
Auking Bod
Heckart
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Dikens
Thomas Jef
Ferson
Platform 18
Roosevelt
Indiana
J. H. Houk
Indlank Pharmacy
Bostonians
THE
Neff Shoe CO
Cunningham Bldg
Philadelphia St
Reineke
Wilson CO
Pietsburg PA
East End
J.C. Smathers
National Hotel
East Philadelphia St
R. W. Wehrie
Optical Busines
Wearle
Indisi
John F. Steving
Pryware
Cnairs
J. G. Forsythe Undertaker and Embalmer
L. Pattison
Frank F. Orner
Ote Engle AC
EL Crete
Little Indians H'ware Co
Harry Orchard
Naping
Arsen and
Murtler
Pittsburgh
Gentlemen's Cafe
Wood Street
D.C. Mack & Son
Indiana Candy Works
Beryrigh
Santary
Indiana County
Coca-Cola
Moxie
J. M. Cunningham
Met
Fridey
McCreery and Company
Bixth Avenues
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