Big Crop Prospects Lift Prices in Midwest and Canada
Chicago reports preparations for large crops and high prices across the Midwest and West, with corn prospects exceptional and Canada predicted to exceed 1908 wheat yields. Railroads rush lines into Edmonton while Grand Trunk Pacific expands outlets, signaling strong cross-border trade signals for 1909.
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Chicago
Middle West
United States
Canada
Grand Trunk Pacific
D. D. Mann
Canadian Northern Railway
Edmonton
Thaw On Habeas Corpus Hearing In White Plains
The court session drew a largely female audience as Thaw testified through Marnhausen, then Jerome pressed questions about his acquittal, mental state, and the shooting of White. Thaw claimed legal insanity at the time and denied threats from Evelyn.
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White Plains
N. J
Thaw
Marnhausen
Jerome
Coun
White
Evelyn
South Dakota Editors Lead National Editorial Association Delegation
South Dakota comes with the largest representation at the National Editorial association convention in Seattle. More than 16 editors attend from the state, with South Dakota Day planned for August 27 at the fair. The event features a major livestock show funded by stock growers’ associations and others, with prizes totaling 63 500 dollars and a program tied to the Coyote Day celebration.
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South Dakota
Seattle
National Editorial Association
Texas
Pennsylvania
Alaska
R. E. Dowdell
B. H.millard
Artisian
F. A. Patten
George Schlosser
B. Catsberg
Sioux Falls
John T. Kean
C. E
Dr Schmidt judges Thaw fit to be released in insanity trial
Dr Ernest Schmidt on the stand declares Thaw mentally and physically normal aside from a fast heartbeat and says Thaw is fit to be turned loose. Dr Evans admits framing of brain storms as insanity and acknowledges his report relied on Hartridge’s earlier account, not a personal exam. Jerome probes Evans, but cannot sway belief that Thaw remains sane.
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Jerome
Thaw
Harry
Evelyn
Mills
Dr. Schmidt
White Plains
N. Y
Evans
Tmne
Hartridge
Terome
Evan
Arraignment of Inspector McCann Postponed to September
Chicago July 27 The arraignment of Inspector McCann of the Chicago police force was continued until September 7. McCann and Detective Griffin pleaded not guilty. Griffin case and others indicted for protection of vice postponed to September term. State's Attorney Waymas asked that names of Louis ayl fuline to ink, saloonkeepers, be stricken from the list, claiming immunity for their revelations.
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Chicago
McCann
Chicagos
Griffin
O Ners
Waymas
Louis Ayl Fuline
Strikers Reach Tentative Wage Scale Agreement
Pittsburg July 27 C Wiss chairman of the strikers executive committee said a meeting with officials of the Pressed Steel Car Co tentatively agreed that the 1907 wage scale would satisfy both sides. After ratification by workers the strike should end. The scale was cut during the panic 18 months ago and not restored. The strike appears to have a victory for the strikers.
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Pittsburg
C. A. Wiss
Pressed Steel Car Co
Lightning Strikes Utah Home Killing Woman During Storm
Four bolts of lightning hit the residence of John H. Singleton in Utah on a Saturday night. Singleton, his wife, and a year old son were knocked unconscious. the wife died instantly when struck as helpers arrived. Dell Singleton and neighbor J S Farrell were badly injured. the year old son and Dell’s brother were shocked but survived.
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Utah
John H. Singleton
Singleton
J. S. Farrell
Dell Singeon
Dell Singleton
Farrell
Assessment increase in railroad properties eyed in state
Pierre July 28 The state assessment board plans higher corporate property values for express and railroad firms this year signaling a broad rise. Major changes include American Express at 171 533 and Wells Fargo at 200 000 as it absorbs United States operations. Adams Express up 3 000 to 35 462. Western 2 262. Pullman Palace Car 42 000 up 12 000. Great Northern Express cut to 11 878.
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United States Company
Adams Express
Western
Great Northern Express
Pullman Palace Car Company
Missoula Passes 80,000 Mark in Registrations
Missoula reports registration totals near 80,000 as a strenuous week ends. Local notaries in Flathead fund registration have moved a large share, with hotels crowded and private families accommodating the surplus.
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Missoula
Outbreak in Spain as troops clash with rioters
Reports from Barcelona describe violent clashes between troops and strikers. A military captain, three gendarmes, and eight rioters were killed in the afternoon battle. Over five others were seriously wounded as authorities deploy artillery to quell the outbreaks.
Sutton letter sparks new murder inquiry in Navy case
In Annapolis a letter from Mrs. Sutton claims her son was killed by another officer not his own actions. The judge advocate rules the letter makes all present at Sutton’s death defendants, prompting a delay as Lieut. Utley’s arrival is awaited without Mrs. Sutton testifying.
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Annapolis
Janes N. Sutton
Navy Department
Judge Advocate
Sutton
Lis. Sutton
Lieut. Utley
Chamberlain Daily Chronicle Begins Publication
A daily paper started here under Frank Cilley will run through carnival week ending August 7. The first issue was printed Saturday, introducing the Chamberlain Daily Chronicle to the town.
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Hambbe
Ain
Frank Cilley
Chamberlain Daily Chronicle
Osaka Fire Ravages City As Military Aids Struggle
In Osaka on July 21 flames swept through the city with 5000 houses burned and water supplies cut off. The fire started from a lamp overturning and the death toll remains unknown as troops help combat the blaze and residents flee in panic.
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Osaka
Japan
Mob executes two alleged criminals in Grand Prairie
Report from Opelousas says two Black men were seized from officers in a car on Grand Prairie last night. They were shot to death with their bodies left on the ground after a mob of about 40 masked men dispersed. One man was accused of wounding a white man and robberies. the other of thefts and harboring a companion.
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Opelousas
Grand Prairie
Why Left Handed Batters Cannot Hit Southpaws
A historical note explains that left-handed batters struggle against left-handed pitchers because they are trained to hit curves that come into them from a right-handed pitcher. The southpaw curve moves opposite, causing misjudgment. Also, a curve aimed at the body can become a wild pitch, leaving the batter off balance and reaching for the ball.
Wild Bill Donovan Struggles With Tigers Slump In 1930s
The Detroit Tigers rely on Wild Bill Donovan who is under osteopathic care as his arm recovers. He has appeared in only three games this season, securing one win and a finish but suffering a blowup and poor relief when he pitched. Manager Jennings remains hopeful amid the slow start.
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Wild Bill Donovan
Detroit Tigers
Bill
Jennings
Old Cub Leader Dead Selee dies in Denver home
Frank G Selee longtime baseball manager for the Boston National League club and later Chicago Nationals died at the Elke home for consumptives in Denver Col Selee was a famed major league manager with seven championship teams including five pennants during his 12 years with the Boston club.
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Frank G. Selee
Boston
Chicago Nationals
Elke
Denver
Col. Selee
Boston Nationale
Selee
Fred Clarke Denies Baseball Departure Plans
Fred Clarke, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, rejects reports he will quit baseball next fall or at any time. He says he would inform Barney Dreyfus first and has no plans to retire while he can manage and play with a strong team. Clarke shows no signs of fatigue despite aging.
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Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfus
Pirates
Clark
Red as the dominant color in Shakespeare and beyond
Red dominates color usage in Shakespeare and other great writers, with red listed as the most common color word. The piece notes red’s association with passion and vitality, while warning that excess red light can cause irritability and aggression in both humans and animals.
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Tennyson
London
Manager Benefits From Ex-Employees Honest Letters
A large mercantile house chief wrote to workers who left in the past five years seeking frank reasons for departure. Ex-employees detailed overwork, stalled pay raises, department-manager impositions, and nagging behavior. The manager then began instituting reforms based on these disclosures.
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Collier's Weekly
Jasmin the poet barber shaves mayor after delayed entrance
Jasmin, a Gascon poet and barber, visited a French mayor to recite for townspeople. The mayor did not appear till late, busy with toilet, and Jasmin offered to help, shaving him with a “hand of velvet” before taking the stage to thunderous applause.
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Jasmin
Modest Goldsmith and his stubbornly low pay
The editor notes Oliver Goldsmith faced meager earnings for works like The Vicar of Wakefield and The Traveler while receiving higher sums for The Deserted Village, which he rejected as excessive. Dr Johnson laments his lifetime debt of about 10000 pounds and questions whether any poet was ever trusted less.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Wakefield
Dr. Johnson
Hissing in Ears Prompts Unlikely Career Advice
A patient tells a doctor about a persistent hissing in the ears. The physician asks for the patient’s occupation and, upon learning he is an actor, suggests he consider a different vocation.
In Doubt Hairdresser Breaks Quiet With Odd Exchange
A bewildered customer and a nervous hairdresser exchange a strange rapport over shampooing. The salon scene reveals tension and a comic miscommunication as the stylist asks about head coverage while the client jokes about leaving enough hair to pin a hat.
Very Convenient Location Cited by Caretaker
Prospective tenant told the caretaker the house is well placed near a music hall and a pub, with a pawnbroker nearby, in a London Tit-Bits style aside.
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Ouse
London
Provedence Office Created by King Faces Immediate Tool
Quote notes Colbert saying a king creates an office and Providence supplies a tool to buy it. The remark highlights political maneuvering and the ironies of power. The line frames governance as opportunistic and fate-driven, with Providence aligned to practical gain.
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Colbert
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