Taft Boom Reis as President Candidate Falls to Join Supreme Bench
Secretary of War William H. Taft declined President Roosevelt's offer of a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Taft. Reports say other prospective candidates hoped Taft would leave the race, while Taft’s decision preserves his path toward the presidency and keeps open the quest by Republicans in Washington for a national leader.
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William It Tutt
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Tate
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Senate
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Ett
Supreme Courte
York
Taft
Akron
Foss Cox
Kindtanath
Ohio
Briaw
Toot
Tatkew
White House
Aguetine Brown
Supreme Enort
Justice Brown
Taft Emerges as 1908 Republican Presidential Candidate From Ohio
Ohio political maneuvering centers on William B Taft and Senator J G Foraker for the 1908 Republican nomination. Taft has declined a Supreme Court appointment and will seek the presidency, while Foraker competes for Ohio's delegation and may secure a majority of the state’s votes at the national convention.
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Cincinnati
Willama B. Taft
Ragudikan
Taft
Hla
J. G. Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
Tor
Tate
Amy
Riots and Racial Tension In Dining Room Case
A report describes a confrontation where a Black patron suffered insults from a waiter at a Rathmore establishment. A white man allegedly intervened, a court case followed, and Judge McMistay ruled the venue must not discriminate, awarding unspecified damages. The piece centers on racial insult, service discrimination, and legal action.
Probate of Patrick Leweh estate in Indianapolis
The will provides for a widow Margaret Lynch with a life income from property, division of real estate among heirs including son William Lynch and Bridget Creagh, a granddaughter gift of 600, and a rector’s fund of 20 for masses. Executor William Lynch to manage remaining estate after debts.
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Patrick Leweh
Indianapolis
Waa
Frida Tt
Wilm FP
Leach
Hagheheave
Harricot Sr
Margaret
Tevst
Michael HW. Lynch
William Lysrh
Bridget
Lyne Creagh
Lillie Elbreghe
Church of the Holy Croat
Dennis McCabern
Pri
William Lynch
Margaret Lynch
Bridget Creagh
Michael Lynch
Girl Burned To Death In Lafayette Parish Room
Dorothy Ross, three, daughter of farmer George Ross, burned to death when clothing ignited as parents were out of the room. The accident occurred in Lafayette Indiana on March 16. Local details are mixed with advertising lines from the era.
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Apedal
Lafayette
Ind
Dorothy
George Ross
Mass Meeting to Demand Prompt Completion of Street
Citizens of NorthWestern Improvement Club call a mass meeting at Woodmen's hall on March 7 to plan action for finishing a street blocked for over a year. They urge all residents and property owners to attend to press authorities for results and defend civic rights.
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Perantas
Woodmen's Hall
North Deadiana
Patty Murat
Oto
Promerty Awteys
Fall Creek
Sonsteenve
Tw Tong
Northwestern Improvement Club
Oratorical Contest Planned in Danville Tonight
Special to The Sun Danville North Dak hos March 16 The county oratorical contest will be held tonight Participants include Hart Waters North Salem Forest Ellis Brownaburg Rubs Poot Plainfield Frank Steers Amo Lunsha Quinlan Clayton Roy White Danville Keenan Pittsh arp Gertrude Hal Haysworth Avon Ruth Coble Stitesville Arletin Smith New Winchester Judges are J M Clam Indiana University W J Clapham Indiana Law School E E B Cuppinger State Normal A F Caldwell DePauw Prof Moore of the High School Louisville Ky
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Harth Waters
North Salem
Forest Eilis
Brownaburg
Rubs
J. M. Clanp
Indiana University
W. J. Clapham
Indiana Law School
E. E B. Cuppinger
State Normal
A. F. Caldwell
DePauw
Prof. Moore
Loulaville
Mitchell speech sparks tense convention seating clash
Delegates filled the hall as Mitchell spoke, later denouncing Veal and backing Burke on mine workers. Germer urged sympathy for Moyer and Haywood while vowing to oppose authorities’ methods, and Ryan pushed his pet resolution amid talk of a fair trial and miners’ support. The convention planned to reconvene after a lengthy session with committees reporting.
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Germer
Veal
Kime
J. W
Wurke
Meyer
Moyer
Vinywood
Idaho
Wali
Colorado
National Board
Thomas Burke
Sinole
Miknois
Moyer and Haywood
Rartone
Ryan Wee
Ernper
Base Deception Charge In Superior Court Record
John Hoathor sues Watliam Warner and others in Prnity Superior Court alleging deception in a failed sale. The defendants allegedly pressed a purchaser to pay for goods and tied the victim to a coerced contract while a central agent and other parties faced claims.
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John Hoather
Auperior
Prnity
Watliam P Warner
Alenaud
Hekrel
Painter
Thani Wipein
New Castle
Savin
Asain
Rees
Miller
Wagoner
Rlekiell
Mister Tome
Pak
City Hall Land Dispute Over County Grounds For Building
County commissioners discuss placing a city building on county ground near the courthouse. John McGaushey opposes the corner site while others favor a structure harmonizing with the courthouse, with Mayne Charles A. Rockwalter to submit plans for consideration.
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Perter
Charles A. Rockwalter
John McGaushey
Hulldine
Yar
Eounty
Friends Sign Plea In State Political Turmoil
A petition from Marion County seeks clemency and a quick response to a plea connected with political figures. State officials consider the request amid allegations of corruption and investigations into party members. The letter praises Joby Long and cites his long service, while urging careful consideration by security authorities and party leaders.
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Joby Long
Larnkey
Safty
Jame
Te Paltee
Egg incident eyed in divorce bid in superior court
In a Superior Court proceeding Mrs Annie Sheets seeks a divorce from merchant William Bhivete over an egg-throwing incident. Special Judge Barnett weighed whether the event justified granting a separation amid a dispute at B Waxhouston street venue.
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Secretary Metenit Accepts Marcus Braun Resignation
Washington March 16 Secretary Metenit of the department of commerce and labor has accepted the resignation of Marcus Braun of New York as immigrant inspector.
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Jerippe McRae
Washington
Metenit
Department of Commerce and Labor
Marcus Braun
New York
Differences Between Hard Coal Miners and Operators
Miners convention in Indianapolis reviews proposals and rejections affecting anthracite. Key points include one year agreement with recognition of A M Hegection by operators. open shop stance. eight hour day rejected as reducing production and raising costs. uniform wage scale rejected as each colliery a problem. sliding scale wage tied to selling price rejected as raising wages beyond price gains. a three board system for conciliation rejected as unnecessary. union assessments to all employees rejected as unlawful. miscellaneous items on weighing and laborer size rejected. mentions dead work.
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Sesalon
Indianapolis
At. M. Tof A
Provosat
Provosal F
Board of Canciliation
Profosal
30 Killed in Train Collision During Snowstorm
A roaring wreck in a blinding snowstorm left thirty dead as two Soth trains, delayed by weather, collided at high speed. Debris and flames from exploding gas tanks trapped passengers, with many victims perishing in the blaze.
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Seven Die As Denver & Rio Grande Wreck Claims Family
Florence March 16. A Denver & Rio Grande wreck near Adobe Station in heavy snow killed seven members of a Lebo family among other victims. Two trains collided at speed, coaches caught fire, and flames spread as survivors crawled from twisted cars. Rescue workers and doctors treated the injured as officials worked to identify victims and clear debris.
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Willie
Frank Cichwies
Denver &In Grande
San Hita
Clarenes W. Dimes
Flore Fences
W. W. Davis
Vai
Leadville
Railfosa Auditora
Wreckage After Blizzard Tragedy Near Adobe Station
A blizzard disaster near Adobe station four miles east of Florence claims many lives. Fire, derailment, and wreckage trap passengers in the forward coach as trains collide. Engineer William Harris and Fireman Jet Smith are among the dead. others burned or missing. The crash occurred during a violent storm and smoke spread quickly, with several cars consumed by fire. Names of victims and exact counts remain incomplete as rescuers sift through debris.
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Scrippa-McRine Preae Association
Denver
Adobe Station
Florence
Sanda
Peeble
William Harris
Matneer Winans Oneutette
Kid Abut
Jet
Smith
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McCortland
Deaver
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Contractors warned against overcommitment at meeting
Preston Truster of the Board of Public Works told assembled bidders to avoid taking on too many contracts. He urged timely completion and warned that delays would not be tolerated. Multiple bids were presented for street and sidewalk projects including Sheehan Construction’s sewer bid at 2.37 per barrel foot. A tailor, David C. Braden, faced dismissal by the Superior Court for a clothing code matter.
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Vermont
Oriental-st
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Koraia-st
New York
Michislas
Tuxedo-st
Bicking
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