Panamanian politics prompt recall of minister
United Press report from Washington says Herbert Squiers the United States minister to Panama acted perniciously in Panama politics. He will be recalled and may not return. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft pledge to prevent trouble at Panama elections and will send more marines if needed beyond the 200 now dispatched and the 500 already in the canal zone to protect the polls.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Panama
Herbert Squiers
Squiers
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
White House
Integrity of the Courts Endorsed by Republican Signers
Eighteen prominent Republicans sign a memorial urging a plank reaffirming confidence in the courts and independence, wary of anti injunction legislation amid the Republican National Convention. Signers include Cornelius Bliss Nicholas N Butler Joseph Choate and John W Griggs.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
Resolution
Democratic Platform
Cornelius Bliss
Nicholas N. Buttler
Joseph Choate
John W. Griggs
Warning on executive encroachment in graduation address
In a bacalaureate sermon at Varsar College in Poughkeepsie on June 8 Rev. James Monroe Taylor warns seniors that government drift toward absorbing legislative and judicial powers by the executive threatens democratic principles, beyond mere war talk.
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Hy United Press
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Varsar
James Monroe Taylor
Vasar College
Equilibrium in Pacific Power Warns Hobson
Newport R I June 8 Representative Richmond P Hobson warns in an interview that the United States must preserve its balance of power in the Pacific or war is inevitable. He cites rising Asian maritime strength and Germany's navy, noting Britain shifts to European waters and threats to California immigration and U S sovereignty. If the fleet leaves the Pacific, war seems certain.
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Richmond P. Hobson
United States
Pacific
Asia
America
California
Kentucky Contest Sparks National Committee Clash in Chicago
National Committee opened hearings on Kentucky contests in four districts. Senator Bradley charged Taft supporters packed conventions and barred regular delegates. He warned Washington threats would cost office holders their jobs. Antis seek compromise to avert party splits before the convention. Taft delegates seated in Georgia districts and Kentucky district extends Taft gains by ten.
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Ills
Kentucky
National Committee
Bradley
Fairbanks
Taft
Georgia
Hopkins
Millionaire Wife Warned Over Blooded Dogs
Mrs James Speyer wife of banker is warned by a Black Hand letter to stop breeding blooded dogs or face murder. Her Osining summer home is placed under guard by detectives amid the threat.
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United Press
New York
Jones
James Speyer
Ossining
War on White Slaves Under Paris 1902 Agreement
President Roosevelt plans to proclaim the Paris convention of 1902 within days to curb traffic in women between the United States and foreign nations. The accord, ratified by the Senate, requires harmonized police action across Europe and the U S departments to enforce bans on immoral movement of women.
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Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Europe
Department of Commerce and Labor
Great Social Event at Dorchester House in London
London society notes Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American Ambassador plans a match for her friend Miss Crocker of San Francisco. Miss Reid’s wedding to the Honorable John Ward is anticipated with the King Queen and foreign dignitaries expected at the ceremony.
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United Press
London
Jean Reid
John Ward
Miss Crocker
San Francisco
Dorchester House
Miss Reid
Hitchcock Again in Court on Child Offense Charge
United Press reports Raymond Hitchcock, the comedian, on trial for allegedly wronging sixteen year old Helen Von Hagen. The case will delay a jury while Hitchcock remains in custody at the Tombs. A crowd of actors and chorus girls were barred from the courthouse.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Helen von Hagen
Hitchcock
Rumor: Monsignore Falconi to Be Created Cardinal
Vatican circles say Monsignore Falconi apostolic delegate to the United States will soon become a cardinal. He is expected to go to Rome after wrapping up negotiations in Washington. His likely successor is Monsignore Stagni Archbishop of Aquila of the Seville Fathers.
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United Press
Tome
Vatican
Monsignore Falconi
United States
Rome
Washington
Monsignore Stagni
Aquila
Order of Seville Fathers
Rochester woman granted divorce amid royal fiancé rumor
A decree of divorce was granted to Mrs. Franklin Brewster of Rochester New York last Monday. Reports say she is engaged to the an aide de camp of the King of Greece and may become one of the queen's maids of honor. She plans to sail soon to meet her fiancé.
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United Press
Lion Falls
S. D
Franklin Brewster
Rochester N. Y
Greece
The Dead Brought To Life By A New York Doctor
Dr. Sherman Wight of Long Island Hospital resuscitated a woman after breast cancer surgery when her heart stopped beating. He massaged the pericardial sac and assisted respiration, and the patient briefly revived. She later recovered from the operation but developed pneumonia from lung exposure and died today.
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United Press
New York
Sherman Wight
Long Island Hospital
Oil Firm Designs Roosevelt Renomination Plot
A Chicago report claims Standard Oil agents in West Virginia and elsewhere push for Roosevelt renomination at the Chicago convention. The company allegedly believes Roosevelt has advanced reform as far as possible and would forget its $29,000,000 fine to back a new leader.
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Washington
June
Standard Oil Company
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Chicago
York Clubman Fights Black Hand Desperadoes
William Pollock of New York and three farm hands exchanged over thirty rifle shots with three Black Hand desperadoes on Pollock's summer estate near Pittsfield Massachusetts. The attackers demanded 5 000 or to blow up his house. No casualties reported. a posse pursues the blackmailers and another clash is anticipated. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Reed's Drug Store.
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Pittsfield
Mass
William Pollock
New York
Pollock
Confederate Reunion Draws Immense Crowds to Birmingham
Immense throngs arrive in Birmingham Alabama for the annual Confederate Reunion to be held Tuesday. The city is beautifully decorated in honor of the occasion. General Cabell of Dallas Texas is selected as the successor of General Stephen D. Lee.
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United Preas
Birmingham
Ala
General Cabell
Dallas
Texas
Stephen D. Lee
Brewers Association Plans to Restore Milwaukee Saloon Rules
The Brewers Association meeting today in Milwaukee discusses eliminating bad saloons and devising rules for saloons owned by breweries to curb the prohibition wave.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Brewers Association
Pathfinders for the Fleet Sail for Honolulu and Manila
The battleships Maine and Alabama left San Francisco for Honolulu and Manila. They serve as pathfinders to the Atlantic Fleet which is due at Hampton Roads October 22.
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Cal
Maine
Alabama
Honolulu
Manila
Hampton Roads
From Affluence to Poverty Wife Seeks Divorce for Stenography
Mrs. Daniel Leroy Dresser, wife of a ship building trust president and society figure in New York, travels to Sioux Falls to obtain a divorce and qualify as a stenographer to support her two children. She says the move is practical, not mere amusement.
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Sioux Falls
8. D
Jones
Trust Company of the Republic
New York
Daniel Leroy Dresser
Dresser
Night Riders Face Militia Deployment in Ripley
Ohio night riders story reports another militia company dispatched to Ripley to aid the campaign against the night riders. Five companies are now on guard in the area as authorities deploy forces to restore order.
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Fy United Press
Toledo
Ripley
Names of new battleships Florida and Utah
Secretary Metcalf announced the next battleships will be named Florida and Utah. The statement was released from Washington on June 8.
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Washington
Metcalf
Florida
Utah
Balloon tragedy at Mildred Park chills thousands
In Springfield Illinois, a balloon drifted with an empty parachute signaling the death of L E K Jones at Mildred Park. The young man died at 6 pm before a crowd as his father, L M Jones of St Louis, hurried to the scene.
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United Press
Springfield
Tll
Jones
Missouri River Rising Threatens Record Flood
Kansas City June 8 The Missouri and other low rivers rise rapidly near danger mark. Flood threatens to equal 1903 with bottoms flooded and residents moving out. Weather Bureau predicts six more feet rise, risking greatest losses yet.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Electric Bitters Praised As Digestive Aid By Customer
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys. The remedy is claimed to regulate digestion purify the blood and renew vigor for both sexes sold with guarantee at all druggists.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Herman Billek to Hang Friday in Illinois Killing
Springfield reports Herman Billek is scheduled to hang Friday for the murder of P. Urzal and his family. The Illinois pardon board, after consulting with Governor Deneen since last Friday, chose not to interfere.
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Springfield Ill
Herman Billek
P. Urzal
Pardon Board
Deneen
Health dept ends spiking spoiled milk in Cincinnati
The City Health Department will stop adding red ink to spoiled milk after inspectors found it being used for strawberry ice cream. A large quantity of dairy cream was confiscated today.
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Cincinnati
Hitchcock Sits Out National Committee Picks Taft Delegates
In Chicago June 8 Solomon Luna of New Mexico arrives as Hitchcock declares he will not sit on the National Committee. He has seated Taft delegates from the 3rd Florida district amid theatrical dialogue and crowd chatter.
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Chicago
Tils
Webb County to Meet as Board of Equalization
Notice to Tax-Payers from Webb County Commissioners Court states a meeting as a Board of Equalization in the County Clerk's office on Monday June 8 1908 to examine and equalize assessment lists for 1908. By order of the County Commissioners Court George R Pager C C C and Ex officio Clerk. Webb Co Laredo Texas May 28 1908.
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Webb County
Gko. R. Pager
Co. Com
Court
Webb Co
Laredo
Texas
Irish Jarvey’s Tale About Town Mayor
A North of Ireland tourist hires a jarvey to tour a town. The traveler asks if the mayor has office insignia. The jarvey laughs that their mayor wears no chain and is a harmless man loved for his simplicity.
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Ireland
Sorr
Humorous Tales From a Plantation Wardrobe
A master bets a servant on new trousers and the ink stain remedy prank leads to a witty misstep. The servant jokes that the checked pants would fit without trying, as he already knows they fit. The exchange ends with the servant keeping the garments, embodying a rustic humor set in a slaveholding context.
A Good Memory Exchange at Dinner Meeting
A brief dialogue depicts a polite recognition exchange where a host introduces two guests before dinner. One remarks on a familiar face, while the other confirms the introduction and recalls the prior meeting. The scene centers on social etiquette and memory.
He that buys what he does not want quote
A concise familiar maxim quoted to warn against purchasing unwanted goods and chasing needless desires.
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Simmons
Sell Us Your Rags for Three Cents a Pound
Readers are urged to bring clean rags to The Times office to exchange them for money at a rate of three cents per pound.
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Times Office
Personal notices of travel and arrivals among railway workers
Mr W H Dunn returned from a business trip to the City of Mexico where he served on a grievance committee of the Order of Railway Conductors to discuss schedule differences with National officials. Numerous named individuals arrive and depart from Mexico Monterey San Antonio and other points, with visits to and from Galveston Yoakum Cotulla and San Luis Potosi noted along with several city residents returning home.
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Mexico
Order of
National
B. A. Puig
Texas
T. J. Lee
Galveston
San Luis Potosi
In Defense of Her Honor Nurse Admits Killing Doctor
In New York on June 8 Sara Koten a young Russian nurse said she killed Dr Martin Auspitz to avenge her honor after he refused marriage She had lured him to her home by a false telephone summons and shot him.
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Hy United Press
New York
Sara Koten
Martin Auspitz
Chicago Panic Over Mad Dogs On City Streets
United Press reports a Chicago panic over mad dogs with two boys bitten and about six dogs roaming different city sections. One animal sparked a stampede among school children while police kill unlicensed dogs to curb the danger.
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Chicago
West Side
Bryan Holds the Reins in Denver Convention Race
The New York Herald reports, after an impartial review, that William J. Bryan maintains strong control of the contest for the Denver convention almost everywhere.
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United Press
New York
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New York Herald
Denver
William J. Bryan
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