16 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Janesville Daily Gazette
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
A long, opinionated dispatch describes Republican and Democratic campaign headquarters in Indianapolis with strident voices arguing over strategy, labor support, and regional sentiment. It notes party leaders expect victory, cites internal conflicts, and weighs shifts in farmer and worker blocs shaping the contest.
New York plans a high profile heavyweight bout as Kid McCoy returns from retirement to face rival in Gotham. Promoters promote McCoy’s punching power while critics doubt ring readiness after a long layoff.qquad
Train No. 6 from Mineral Point and a freight moved near Wilt cause a bridge blaze. An engine spark ignited the crossspan, but quick action by a Tener and a flagman prevented a deeper disaster. Detours and delays followed as crews contained the fire and rerouted traffic.
The Ninth Annual Meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs in South Dakota begins in Spearfish with a two day program. Addresses and social events are slated, including receptions, exhibits, and literary sessions featuring prominent women.
A fire at Almont near One Hundred and Third Street and the Calumet River caused extensive damage today. The blaze affected a million-dollar property tied to the Jolley & Baxtern railway freight operations, with authorities reporting destruction along the riverfront.
A civil action was commenced in Dough County Nebraska alleging a concrete debt dispute. The petitioner seeks 3 600 000 as damages in a case brought against an unnamed editor and associated Hearst papers. The matter names Governor Charles S Hankel of Olle hom.
President Taft spoke in Tennessee today delivering remarks on national policy and unity. The address drew cordial reactions from attendees as officials highlighted support for his administration and its reform program.
Principals from Beloit Janesville Rockford Aurora and other towns plan forming a debating league. A dinner in Beloit will precede a vote on forming the league with Beloit faculty present. Debate matches centered at Noble with teams from participating schools and questions of Janesville joining remain undecided.
The ether anniversary observance was led by Professor WHKITE of Hopkins University with attending clinicians and surgeons. The ceremonies honored the discovery in a medical context at a local hospital, drawing notable medical figures and representatives from various institutions.
New Haven observances mark the birth anniversary of Noah Webster the lexicographer and Yale graduate famed for the American dictionary. Participants recall Webster’s influence on Connecticut education and linguistic tradition with ceremonial pageants and academic remarks.
Report describes vandals entering Beloit High School, damaging desks and ink, disrupting classes, and scattering items while several students are questioned. The case adds context of local concern and investigation into the incident.
The old homestead of Carl Schurz in Watertown Wisconsin is to be sold at auction tomorrow to satisfy a small judgment. A movement led by local residents aims to preserve the landmark and honor Schurz, a notable German American who lived there and died in the late 19th century.
Yokohama reports Japan plans a grand week of ceremonies for the American fleet arrival. Battleships will meet the visiting ships, with events at Yokohama and Tokyo inclining toward formal dinners, receptions, and garden parties. Officials and the public prepare elaborate hospitality across multiple venues for the visiting officers and sailors.
The state chaplain of the Elks, Trov Ell Tharr, arrived in Milwaukee to speak at the Myera theatre on temperance. He urged unity among temperance and anti temperance factions and discussed broad outreach to people with conflicting viewpoints while resigning from church leadership to pursue wider organizing work.
Markets show mixed receipts and futures across grains and livestock. Wheat and corn futures rise on demand signals while poultry and turkeys hold steadier. experts caution volatility in spring markets.
Oct. 13 report from Toneaviia Wik shows Carm-shy par ton and various commodity prices. Middl Inpa prices range from 25 to 320 per ton, with Moal and other items listed. total weekly market weight targets near 079,400 pounds.
Milberabirig and nearby Michigan towns report a catastrophic fire and train wreck aftermath. Seventeen people perished in the disaster near Metz, with families like Mrs. Cleera and her three children among the victims. Widespread fires threaten Chippewa and Winconals counties, destroying farms and towns including Pound and Tankard, as emergency services battle flames and salvage efforts continue.
Haverford College marked the 75th anniversary of its founding with events and speakers. Among those attending were educators and notable figures from Woodrow Wilson University, George Washington Pepper, and Theodore W. Behrds of Harvard University, highlighting the college debate on its Quaker educational mission.
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