Ether Used to Stun Wasps in Barn Nest
N Y Aug 17 A young man John Osborne of McKeever devised a cheap ether method to subdue wasps nesting under a barn gable. A cotton soaked pole held over the nest for five minutes stupefied the insects, allowing the nest to be removed and burned without a stir. The experiment cost under six cents.
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M’keever
N. Y
John Osborne
William Osborne
Osborne
John
Albany Medical College
Father Covers for Erring Son in Detroit Mixup
In Detroit on August 17 a father, Dewitt C. Clark, was jailed under his son's name after a warrant error. He served part of a sentence to shield his son who allegedly violated a jewelry sale ordinance. The investigation found misfiles in police and court records, leading to the mistaken arrest and plea. The father was released and a new warrant issued for the son.
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Detroit
Mich
Dewitt C. Clark
Clark
Miss Mary Murphy Returns From Caledonia Visit
Miss Mary Murphy has returned from a visit in Caledonia, where she spent several weeks visiting relatives and exploring local sites.
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Mary Murphy
Caledonia
Bass Bite on a Dlum Shoe in Port Jervis
In Port Jervis New York on August 17 M W Westbrook reports an open winter causing aggressive bass. Three women fished using gum on hooks and caught large hauls while a landlady’s table cloth trapped trout. Fish attacked bathers and tore a rubber shoe in a wild scene by Twin Lakes.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
M. W. Westbrook
Twin Lakes
Pike County
Pennsylvania
Secret Wedding of Children in Providence New York
Raymond Russell a 15 year old son of J F Russell and Miss Gertrude Handy an 18 year old actress wed secretly in New York. They returned to Providence where police and family discuss the youth’s future as the couple faces a postponed honeymoon and parental supervision due to his age.
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Providence, R. LL
Raymond Russell
J. F. Russell
Gertrude Handy
New York
Mr. Russell
Raymond
Russell
Matthews
Cabinet Looks Good to Tom Johnson
Cleveland, Aug 17 Mayor Tom L Johnson anticipates a cabinet post if Bryan wins the 1908 election. He aims to control the Democratic party, shape the state ticket, and become state campaign manager and national delegate. He criticizes party leaders and calls for house cleaning to oust corrupt figures.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Bryan
Democratic Party
Lewis Bernard
John R. MccLean
Garber
James Ross
Ohio
Johnson
Dr George Powell, Consulting Physician and Surgeon
Dr George Powell is described as a consulting physician and surgeon. The snippet indicates his professional role within a medical context, implying expertise in clinical diagnosis and surgical procedures.
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George Powell
Riot follows robbery injuring Dabinsky family in Chicago
In Chicago on August 17 a robbery sparked a riot as a man Jacob Dabinsky his wife and infant were assaulted on Hastings street near Throop. Dabinsky was robbed of $22 and a watch while Mrs Dabinsky and the baby were bruised during the struggle. A police squad from Maxwell Street station arrested several youths suspected of participation.
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Chicago
Ill
Jacob Dabinsky
Hastings Street
Dabinsky
Dabinskys
Throop Street
Ipsky
Dabin
Maxwell Street
Unfrocked Pastor Faces New Allegations in Greensburg
In Greensburg Pennsylvania Rev Alexander Wilding an unfrocked Vandergrift preacher is jailed again on charges of alienating the affections of the wife of Harry P Beck who seeks 10000 damages. Beck had sued Wilding for keeping peace and Wilding posted bond after sixty days in jail. Mrs Beck filed for divorce and Wilding plans state departure amid church papers demand and reconciliation efforts.
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Greensburg
Alexander Wilding
Vandergrift
Harry P. Beck
Wilding
Beck
Willing
Falls Then Dies of Lockjaw After Stair Injury
Elizabeth Clavelle a 38 year old Jamaica resident died at St Marys hospital Jamaica L T from lockjaw linked to a toe injury on an L station stair in Brooklyn. A splinter caused a foot puncture leading to infection despite medical steps including an operation. Coroner Ambler ordered an investigation and burial permit issued.
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New York
Elizabeth Clavelle
St. Mary's Hospital
Jamaica
L. T
Brooklyn
Clavelle
Joseph Clavelle
Franklin Street
Sician
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ambler
Queens County
Flynn
Odell Tries to Oust Higgins in New York GOP Clash
Governor Higgins defeated B B Odell Jr by 19 to 18 at a New York Republican state committee meeting. Odell later forced another vote and again lost 19 to 18. Odell supporters hailed the result as a victory over Albany and Washington, while Higgins backed by officeholders and the Platt alliance.
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New York
Higgins
B. B. Odell, Jr
Republican State Committee
Odell
Albany
Washington
Platt
Higgin's defense and party split at convention
The text describes Higgins seeking defense for his administration at a party meeting. Odell accompanies the governor for the campaign, with some predicting a broad 1908 presidential run. A resolution to designate Lieutenant Governor Bruce as temporary chairman shifts votes when a Brooklyn man changes his stance.
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Odell
Higgins
Bruce
Brooklyn
Sheriff Candidate Urges Support in La Crosse County Primary
A Republican candidate for sheriff asks voters to back him in the September 4 primary. He pledges full energy to enforce laws, suppress crime, and protect the home.
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la Crosse County
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