Era of Conscience by Ex-Governor Folk Provokes Large Crowd
Ex Governor Joseph W Folk spoke at the Chautauqua grounds on the Era of Conscience drawing an estimated 2100 listeners from Union and surrounding counties. He urged government to reflect public interests over privileges, noting a rising public conscience and push for reform.
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Joseph W. Folk
Chautiqua Grounds
Union County
T. A. Rinehart
Chautauqua Association
Folk
Missourian
Mosquitos Invade Port Arthur Texas In Swarms
Mosquitos swarm Port Arthur and nearby areas as 700 people fall ill from bites and five sustain serious injuries. A woman required leg amputation to save her life. Local oil firms donate ten thousand barrels of oil to flood swamp lands for larva control.
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Galveston
Port Arthur
Apple crop prospects split by region in July reports
Trust commission men report a short apple crop in the central west including Missouri Arkansas and Ohio while Washington Oregon and New England states expect bumper yields.
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New York
Trust Commission
West
Missouri
Arkansas
Ohio
Washington
Oregon
New England
Holiday mood marks Rockefeller birth anniversary at Broadway
July 8 at No 26 Broadway in New York business was normal while the seventy first anniversary of John J Rockefeller birth brought a holiday spirit. The absence of the off king was noted but his benevolent influence allegedly led to half holidays for several office boys without sacrificing grandmothers.
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New York
Broadway
John J. Rockefeller
Apathy Among Union County Voters on Registration
Unusual apathy shown by Union County voters as only about fifty have registered and declared party affiliations. Signatures on nomination petitions are unlawful without prior registration, and only registered, qualified voters may sign petitions. County Clerk Ed Wright reports 675 fishing licenses and 60 hunting licenses issued, reflecting county activity.
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Union County
Ed Wright
Jeffries Homecoming Quiet After Rowardemnan Departure
Jeffries arrives in Los Angeles after a celebrated departure for Rowardemnan. Quiet welcome from a few friends and supporters contrasts with the earlier rally. He heads to his Burbank farm with wife Mrs. Jack Kip per and son Jack.
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Los Angeles
Jeffries
Rowardemnan
Jack Kipper
Jack Jeffries
Burbank
Houston expected to seek new trial in graft case
Harrisburg reports that argument for a new trial for Joseph M. Houston the architect linked to Pennsylvania graft is anticipated next week Friends of Houston express confidence he will ultimately evade punishment for the alleged crime
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Harrisburg
Joseph M. Houston
Houston
Taft on Vacation Plays Golf at Beverly
President Taft is on vacation in Beverly. He played golf today with Captain Butt and John Hays Hammond, continuing a quiet coastal retreat.
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Beverly
Taft
Captain Butt
John
Hays Hammond
Hero Plane Crashclaims French Aviatrix
A French aviator, renowned for her flight exploits, perished when her planes went down with a female passenger during a fatal mishap. The incident stunned observers as authorities investigated the crash scene.
Fatal Baroness De La Roche Falls From Air Show
Baroness De La Roche, famed aviator, dies after a 280 foot plunge during a high altitude race near Reims as spectators watch. She pulls the wrong lever amid pursuit by two friends, aircraft topple, and she is rescued but fatally injured.
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Baroness de la Roche
Garment Workers Strike Grows at Employers Split
In New York on July 8, 50,000 garment workers who struck yesterday hold a conference to decide next steps as about 20,000 sympathizers may join. Employers are divided with some calling for arbitration and others resisting.
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New York
Wreck on Tennessee Central Reported with Several Fatalities
Nashville July 8 report indicates a Tennessee Central wreck today left several dead though details are unavailable.
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Nashville
Tennessee Central
Adler Troupe Opens Strong Program at Park
The Doctor Sadler company headlines today at the Chautauqua grounds for a three day stand. Dr. Wm. S. Sadler M D and team present demonstrations, health and home care talks, slum life lectures with stereoptical views, and readings by Miss Sarah Mildred Wilmer.
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Chautauqua
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Drs. Sadler
Jane
Kentucky
Farmers Offer Rain Prayers Across Wheat Belt
The drought threatens Minnesota and the Dakotas with thousands of dollars in crop losses unless rain falls within 72 hours. Churches rally with prayers for rain as the drought spreads across the northern wheat belt.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wheat Belt
Hair trade from deceased Chinese tied to US fashion items
Hong Kong authorities reveal large scale export of hair from deceased Chinese to America used for wigs and false hair. Arrests target an alleged hair exporting trust as officials probe dealers exhuming corpses and cutting hair in crowds. Canton burial charity requests action against haulers.
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Hong Kong
America
Canton
Addy
Court Adjourns After Two-Day Session in Union
The county court adjourned last evening after a two day June term. It set the old court house in Union at 1900 dollars and declined to donate it to the city for school purposes citing precedent concerns. Union was offered 2000 dollars but the court trimmed 100 to 1900 if Union would take it. No action yet by Union and routine work was completed.
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Frars
Union
Nicaraguan Delegates Move To Criticize United States
In Buenos Ayres for the Fourth International conference of Pan American unions delegates from 25 republics prepare to press protests against U S policy in Central America while Madrid followers circulate anti American protests. The talks open tomorrow.
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Buenos Ayres
United States
Madrid
Madrid Signs Bill Prohibiting New Religions Entering Spain
July 8 Madrid The King signed a bill drafted by the premier prohibiting any new religious orders from entering Spain until the Vatican Spain concordat dispute is resolved.
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Madrid
Spain
Vatican
Teddy to Stump for Beveridge
Teddy Roosevelt will campaign for Beveridge as Democrats fear the move may energize the Kern faction. The party anticipates a tough stretch as the former president lends weight to Beveridge in upcoming races.
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Teddy
Beveridge
Roosevelt to Campaign for Beveridge in Indiana Tour
Indianapolis reports Roosevelt will tour Indiana to support Beveridge amid Kern Bryan supporters. Oyster Bay says Roosevelt resents insurgent push and aims to stay out of politics for two months. Washington notes his stance aligns with insurgents and may challenge regulars over Beveridge and tariff issues.
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Indiana
Beveridge
Trail of Kern
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Bryan
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Marshall
Kern
Washington
T. R
Taft
Roosevelt Chops Trees During Vacation at Estate
President Roosevelt enjoys a traditional summer escape at his estate on Long Island. He plans to receive visitors at the Outlook office in New York City on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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New York
Roosevelt
Outlook
Charlton Case Postponed In Jersey City
The court will not hear Porter Charlton’s sanity question until empowered. The case is postponed until August 11 as defense attorneys agree not to seek release via habeas corpus.
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Porter Charlton
Toll
Charlton
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