Sherman Declares He Is Ready For Vice Presidency
James Schoolcraft Sherman was formally notified as the Republican nominee for vice president at his Utica home. Julius C Burrows led the ceremony. Sherman accepted with a speech as crowds, decorations, and a large fundraising effort marked Sherman day with a parade and elaborate celebrations across Genesee Street.
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Utica
N. Y
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Sherman
Upper Genessee Street
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Baggs Square
Genesee Street
Notification Committee
Conkling
Weather and Water Update for La Crosse Area
La Crosse and Wallace Idaho posted the coldest readings in the past day. Warmest in the nation reached 98 in Oklahoma and Phoenix. River levels are falling with La Crosse 4.3 feet and Prairie du Chien 4.5 feet, down 0.1 from yesterday. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures.
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la Crosse
Wallace
Idaho
United States
Oklahoma
Phoenix
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Notables Speak At Sherman Fete In Utica
In Utica New York Aug 18 Secretary of State Root and Hamilton College President M W Striker spoke at Shermans fete luncheon followed by a park program with athletic and aeronautic events for thousands. An evening dinner at Yahnundahsis Golf Club was planned with an electric city display. Burrows noted five presidential vacancies by death of the incumbent.
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Utica
N. Y
Sherman
Root
M. W. Striker
Hamilton College
Utica Park
Yahnundahsis Golf Club
Burrows
Taft Telegram on Sherman Nomination Ceremony
Taft sent a telegram from Hot Springs dated August 18 expressing regret at not attending Sherman’s nomination ceremony. He praises Sherman’s character and public service and predicts voter agreement with the Republican platform and its ideals.
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Taft
Hot Springs
Sherman
Shall the people rule over election of senators
Burrows defends voting rights and party rules as he blasts Democrats over the campaign finance bill and Senate quorum tactics. He cites Lincoln and Reed while urging voters to back a republican path that keeps the people in control.
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United States
Bryan
Burrows
Senate
Committee On Privileges
House of Representatives
Sherman
Reed
Lincoln
Bryan Accuses GOP Over Bank Deposit Guarantee Law
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 18 William Jennings Bryan charged Republican leaders in Congress with enacting a currency law favoring the stock market. He said they had chance to authorize Oklahoma national banks to use the state act for deposit guarantees but did not.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Congress
National Banks
Oklahoma
Delay Pine Trust Suit Postponed to September
The hearing of Attorney General Hadley's suit to block the $300,000,000 yellow pine combine was indefinitely postponed likely until September. The assigned judge is on vacation and other judges refused to take the case when called.
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ST. Louis
Hadley
Papal Hesitation Delays Farley Cardinalate Elevation
Archdiocese of New York Archbishop Farley faces possible elevation to cardinal but the Vatican resists citing liberal modernist trends in American Catholicism. Cardinal Gibbons and party leave Rome after urging a second American cardinal. The Vatican suggested America’s demand had been “merely finished” for now. They head to Lucerne then Paris.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Farley
New York
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
O'Connell
Gibbons
America
Europe
Vatican
Congregation of the Propaganda
Brunnen
Lucerne
Paris
Fighting Bob Evans Retires After Fifty Years Service
Lake Mohonk New York August 18 Admiral Evans retires from the navy after a half century of active service. He leaves with a lame leg but says he feels well at sixty two and will join the general board in October. He will later engage in work with the San Cristobal Sugar Company of Porto Rico of which he has long served as president.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Bob” Evans
Navy
Pacific Fleet
Admiral Evans
Washington
General Board
San Christobal Sugar Company
Porto Rico
Wilhemia Martin Dies at 82 in St Joseph Ridge
Mrs Wilhemia Martin of St Joseph Ridge died last night at 8 of old age and stomach cancer. She was 82 and leaves four sons and two daughters. Funeral from son August Martins residence in St Joseph Ridge tomorrow at 2 PM. Interment Mormon Coulee Cemetery. Rev J Gamm officiates. Mrs Theo Mannstedt in charge.
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Wilhemia Martin
St. Joseph Ridge
August Martin
Mormon Coulee Cemetery
J. Gamm
Theo. Mannstedt
Girl Prevents Death by Her Own Action
In Deadwood South Dakota on August eighteenth Thomas McCloud, driven by financial ruin, prepared to slit his throat at the shaft house. His fiancée and the police chief arrived in time to intervene before he could act. McCloud, once respected, had fallen into forgery and bad checks.
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Deadwood
S. D
New England
Thomas McCloud
McCloud
May Force Sultan to Abdicate Throne
Geneva Aug 18 The forced abdication of the sultan and the placing on the throne of his brother Rechad Effendi seems likely after the meeting of the committee of young Turk leaders planned for later this month. Abdul's rule and the revised constitution will top the agenda.
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Geneva
Rechad Effendi
Abdul
Turkey
U S Accepts Dutch Demonstration Against Venezuela
The United States will not interfere with the Dutch demonstration against Venezuela as long as the Netherlands does not attempt to permanently occupy Venezuelan territory. The pledge was conveyed to the Dutch government by American minister Arthur Beaupre.
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The
Hague
United States
Venezuela
Netherlands
Arthur Beaupre
Dutch Cruisers Holland and Utrecht Ordered to Curacao
The Dutch Navy ordered the Holland and Utrecht fitted for rapid dispatch to Curacao with sailing dates August 29 for the Holland and October 25 for the Utrecht. The move increases the Caribbean fleet to five ships as part of a plan to deter Castro after a marine ministry survey of tensions with Venezuela.
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Hague
Holland
Utrecht
Curacao
Netherlands
Caribbean
Venezuela
Dutch Ministry of Marine
Castro
Body of A. D. Larson Enroute to La Crosse
The body of the late A. D. Larson of this city, who died in San Francisco, has been shipped and will likely reach La Crosse tomorrow or Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival and will be in charge of the Eagles lodges of this city.
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A. D. Larson
San Francisco
la Crosse
Eagles Lodges
Springfield Rails At Riots Promise Firm Action
Springfield city faces rioting aftermath with public indignation and a joint meeting of business groups. Gov. Deneen pledges rewards and a grand jury will probe murders and looting, urging citizens to provide evidence for swift justice.
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Springfield
Ill
Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Business Men's Association
Deneen
Sangamon County
James A. Creighton
William Donnegan
John Colwell
Scott Burton
J. W. Scott
Louis Johnson
Frank Delmore
Frank Hatch
Edward C. Young
Fort Hamilton Tragedy Sparks Fears of More Atrocity
New York August 18. Officers at Fort Hamilton fear further killings after the death of William E. Annis at the hands of Captain Hains. Expulsion of Mrs Hains and Annis following a Philippine return sparks dread of an inquest revealing orgies and possible wholesale transfers.
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New York
William E. Annis
Hains
Fort Hamilton
Annis
Philippines
Bryan and Guffey Seek Reconciliation in Pennsylvania
Democratic leaders in Harrisburg hold a secret session to plan the campaign with division chairmen and State Chairman Dimeling. Signs indicate William Jennings Bryan wants to mend relations with Col. Guffey after being kept from Denver and feeling he was gold bricked.
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Harrisburg
Dimeling
Bryan
Col. Guffey
Democratic State Organization
Denver
Bryan Leaguers
WANTS WAGES IN LIEU OF NOTICE HEARD TODAY IN J A Birsfield V Vote-Berger
Judge Hunt heard the case of J A Birsfield versus Vote-Berger Telephone Co. over 150 dollars claimed as salary in lieu of a thirty day notice. Defendants contend patent rights were taken and Birsfield aided another discharged member in a scheme. Evidence so far shows little weight for the defense. Breekman represents the plaintiff with Gordon and Tourtellotte for defendants.
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Hunt
J. A. Birsfield
Vote-Berger Telephone Company
Mr. Birsfield
Birsfield
F. Breekman, Jr
George Gordon
Mills Tourtellotte
Gore Bay Fire Destroys Town on Manitoban Island
A telephone message from Sault Ste. Marie reports Gore Bay on Manitoban Island wiped out by fire. Fifteen business establishments burned, unknown injuries, estimated loss around 150000 dollars.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mica
Gore Bay
Manitoban Island
Eureka rattled by double earthquake tremors
Residents of Eureka Cal were terrified by two distinct earthquake shocks at 345 this morning. The city was jarred but no serious property damage is reported.
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Eureka
Cal
Roosevelt Denies Stump Tour Amid Taft Doubts
The Roosevelt camp here denies a New York report claiming he would launch a stump campaign due to doubts about Taft's election. Officials say no such plan exists and Roosevelt remains inactive on the issue.
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Oyster Bay
New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw Files Major Claim Against Son
In Pittsburg on August 18 Mrs Mary Copley Thaw via her attorney filed a claim against her son Harry for 209674.21. It is the first creditor claim with Referee Blair and reportedly will receive initial attention in the bankruptcy proceedings. The claim covers 25 notes from 1000 to 20000 dollars, listing 155000 dollars in liabilities. interest is charged.
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Pittsburg
Mary Copley Thaw
Harry
Blair
Will
Thaw
Hangs for Murder in Franklin Police Captain Shooting
Michael Holka was hanged in Franklin at noon for the murder of Police Captain Edward Meehan who was shot in the back during a November 23 1907 attempt to arrest Holka and two companions. Witnesses testified Holka fired the fatal shot.
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Franklin, Penn
Michael Holka
Edward Meehan
Holka
Meehan
Bie
City meeting draws splendid attendance and record turnout
Mr Fox asserted the city broke attendance records at a mass meeting that was most representative ever held. The event drew broad public participation and showcased strong community backing for the issues discussed.
Waterway Improvement Receives City Backing in La Crosse
La Crosse endorses inland waterway improvements aligned with Narrows and Harbors congress plans. A mass meeting at City Hall approved a five hundred dollar funding push, with a five-member committee to coordinate efforts. Mayor Anderson reported full $500 subscription, prompting praise from John A. Fox of the Stoddard and a swift reply commending La Crosse’s prompt support.
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LA Crosse
John A. Fox
Anderson
Fox
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Stoddard
Wis
Esch
Wendell A. Anderson
Congress
United States
J. F. Ellison
E. Front Street
Wati
Ohio
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