Roosevelt backs Hughes renomination as best vote-getter advised
At Sagamore Hill a high level Republican conference weighed New York’s governorship with James Sherman and Frank Hitchcock present. President Roosevelt urged selecting the strongest vote-getter and not the weakest. Officials signaled support for Gov. Hughes ahead of a likely renomination.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
New York
Sagamore Hill
James S. Sherman
Roosevelt
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
William S. Bennet
W. W. Cocks
William J. Youngs
United States
George J. Smith
Congress
State Committee
Robert Bacon
Michael J. Cady
Brooklyn
Cameron McR. Winslow
New Hampshire
Hitchcock
New York State
Hughes
National Republican Party
Chicago
James
Sherman
Repub
New York State Committee
Gov
Taft
Mob Trys Lynch Negro In Lynn Mass Riot
A 1600 strong mob roamed Lynn seeking Henry Tyler a 30 year old black man in custody after a reported burglary. Seven officers aided by Crawley pursued Tyler who fought back and was wounded before police moved him to the station house. The crowd attacked Tyler during the arrest attempt.
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Lynn
Mass
Henry Tyler
Tyler
Crawley
Kansas Banker Dies While On Vacation
P. C. Ayers aged 65 president of the First National Bank of Coffeeville Kansas collapsed and died Thursday at Stonewall a summer resort about 40 miles west of Trinidad while he was spending a vacation.
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Kansas
Trinidad
Col
P. C. Ayers
First National Bank of
Coffeeville
Kan
Stonewall
Here
Johnson Accepts Nomination for Democratic Ticket
Minneapolis August 21 Gov Johnson called newspaper men together and announced he would accept the nomination tendered by the state Democratic convention.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Men Together
Twelve year old Ruth Kelley stabbed by father in Princeton
Ruth Kelley aged twelve of Princeton was accidentally stabbed by her father Robert Kelley and is in grave condition awaiting medical care.
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Ruth Kelley
Princeton
Robert Kelley
Bryan on speaking tour opens in Des Moines
William J. Bryan leaves Fairview Nebraska for a seven day tour to address tariff trusts and bank-deposit issues. He will confer with campaign managers in Chicago and visit Des Moines Indianapolis Topeka and Lincoln with public meetings and a Savery Hotel reception scheduled in Des Moines.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Des Moines
Chi
Indiana
John W. Kern
Topeka
Kan
Rock Island
Mathis
Iowa
Savery Hotel
Bryan Clubs
Bishop McQuaid Collapses At Seminary Banquet
In Rochester New York during the hall dedication exercises for St Bernard's seminary Bishop Bernard J McQuaid suddenly collapsed after delivering a vigorous 17 minute address. Clergy knelt in prayer as aid was given and he revived within minutes with Dr J F Simpson confirming he was not in immediate danger.
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Rochester
N. Y
St. Bernard’s Seminary
Bernard J. McQuaid
McQuaid
J. F. Simpson
Simpson
Thomas F. Hickey
Grand Jury Indicts Mob Leaders in Springfield Riot
Springfield officials announce ten indictments against two alleged mob leaders, Abraham Raymor and Kate Howard, for murder, malicious mischief, and riot tied to last week’s lynching of an 80 year old man. A military inquiry aided evidence gathering. Raymor faces multiple counts and Howard is charged similarly for looting and wrecking.
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Springfield
Ill
Rolla Keys
George Richardson
Mabel Hallam
Keys
Sangamon County
Abraham Raymor
Kate Howard
Raymor
Howard
William Donnigan
Chipperfield
First Cavalry
Col. Chipperfield
Creighton
Myron J Carpenter Appointed Receiver for Southern Indiana Railway
Judge Kohlsaat appoints Myron J Carpenter as receiver for the Southern Indiana Railway Company owned by John R Walsh. First Trust and Savings bank led the filing on behalf of Chicago banks with James C Hutchins Ovid B Jameson and Lessing Rosenthal present. Notes securing the receiver belong to the First Trust and Savings bank for the associated banks.
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Chicago
C. C. Kohlsaatz
United States Circuit Court
Myron J. Carpenter
Southern Indiana Railway Company
John R. Walsh
Kohlsaat
E. K. Boisot
First Trust and Savings Bank
Associated Clearing House Banks of Chicago
James C. Hutchins
Associated Banks
Walsh
Coal Prices May Advance Under New Commonwealth Fuel Plan
St. Louis reports the formation of the Commonwealth Fuel Company to oversee 153 Illinois coal mines within 59 miles of St. Louis. The group aims to control output and prices, with dealers predicting a 10 to 15 percent rise, boosting the local coal bill by 600000 to 1000000 dollars in St. Louis and East St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Commonwealth Fuel Company
Illinois
East St. Louis
Mayes Heads Editors at National Association Meeting
National Editorial association closes session in St Paul with Seattle named 1909 meeting site. Officers elected include President Will H. Mayes of Brownwood Texas first vice president A N Pomeroy Cambersburg Pennsylvania second vice president R E Dowdell Artesian South Dakota third vice president W F Parrott Waterloo Iowa recording secretary R H Walker Athens Alabama treasurer Will Curtis Kewanee Illinois. Delegates from each state join the executive committee.
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St. Paul
Minn
National Editorial Association
Seattle
Wash
Will H. Mayes
Brownwood
Tex
A. N. Pomeroy
Cambersburg
R. E. Dowdell
Artesian
S. D
W. F. Parrott
Waterloo
R. H. Walker
Athens
Ala
Will Curtis
Kewanee
Lusitania Sets a New Transatlantic Record
The Cunard turbine ship Lusitania arrived off Sandy Hook lightship at ten o clock Thursday night after crossing the Atlantic in 4 days 15 hours 25 minutes. The previous record stood at 4 days 18 hours 4 minutes saving over three hours.
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Lusitania
New York
Cunard
Sandy Hook
John V. Farwell Sr Dies in Lake Forest at 83
Chicago alerts report the death of John V. Farwell Sr a leading Chicago dry goods magnate and head of the J V Farwell Co He died at his Lake Forest home after a long illness aged 83 Born in 1825 in Campbeltown New York he came to Chicago in 1845 He is survived by three sons John V Frank C and Arthur L Farwell.
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Chicago
John V. Farwell
J. V. Farwell
Lake Forest
Mr. Farwell
Campbelltown
N. Y
John V
Frank C
Arthur L. Farwell
Well Known Rowan Dies Suddenly in Iowa
Marshalltown Iowa August 21 George BR Estabrook longtime state Republican central committee member from the Fifth district and secretary of the Fisher Governor company died suddenly Thursday morning from hemorrhage of the brain.
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Rowan
Marshalltown
George BR. Estabrook
State Republican Central Committee
Fisher Governor Company
Seventy Six Dead in Wigan Mine Disaster
Seventy six miners perished in the Maypole mine explosion and ensuing fire in Wigan. Directors have ordered flooding of the mine to extinguish the blaze and seal the level.
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Wigan
Maypole
Flies Scarce This Summer Cited By Bald Man’s Claim
The brief notes that flies are more feared this season, with a remark about many still covering the bald man’s head, reflecting a humorous or metaphorical local observation.
Congo annexation treaty passes in Belgium parliament
After months of bitter struggle the Belgian chamber approves the Congo annexation treaty by 85 votes to 55. The move ends much of the Congo turmoil, but raises questions over Belgium’s financial responsibility for Congo debt.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Congo
Belgium
Chamer
Congo Independent
Herr Woeste
Marriage license issued for 61-year-old to 10-year-old heiress
In Ellicott City Maryland on August 21 a license was issued for Rev George Fitzhugh aged 61 to wed Lulu V Frazier aged 10. The marriage has not occurred yet. Fitzhugh suffered heart trouble after obtaining the license and is not considered critically ill. He is an Episcopal clergyman from Virginia, the girl’s home state. The mother’s assent letter was shown at the clerk's office. The explanation given is that Fitzhugh aims to make the girl his heiress, a goal not achievable by adoption.
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Ellicott City
George Fitzhugh
Lulu V. Frazier
Fitzhugh
Miss Frazier
Great Jewel Robbery at Bourne Mansion Oakdale
Jewels valued at over 50000 dollars were stolen from a hidden treasure room in the Bourne mansion on Long Island. The room, built with the house and kept secret from outsiders, was known only to the family.
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New York
Commodore Frederick G. Bourne
Oakdale
L. I
Consumptive Woman Ends Life in Denver Home
Mrs. N. Snellenberg wife of a Philadelphia millionaire department store proprietor killed herself at the Oaks home in Denver by ingesting strychnine tablets prescribed as medicine. She suffered from consumption.
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Denver
Col
N. Snellenberg
Philadelphia
Oaks
Pure Food Law Knocked Out in Blair County
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania August 21 The 1907 Pennsylvania pure food law was declared unconstitutional in a Blair county court decision rendered Thursday by Judge Martin Bell.
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Hollidaysburg
Martin Bell
Blair County
Chnolly and Reggie Discuss Bandage Witty Reveal
Chnolly asks why the bandage is there as Reggie jokes about a thought striking him like Puck. The exchange shows playful banter between the two boys.
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Chnolly
Reggie
Puck
Veteran Lake Captain Dead in Algonac
Algonac Mich Aug 21 Captain Charlies K Jackson age 71 longtime Great Lakes sailor died at his home Thursday after more than fifty years at sea. He commanded ships and served as a lake captain for decades.
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Algonac, Mich
Charlies K. Jackson
Great Lakes
Dinner Guest A Goat Feeds On Breakfasts
A poem fragment portrays a goat as the diner, eating wheaten shred at breakfast Flatta at lunch and rags at dinner, turning meals into a grazing scene. The light humorous verse centers on the goat as the eater.
Iowa Hibernians Name State Officers at Davenport
The Iowa state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians adjourned with officers elected. President Thomas Maloney of Council Bluffs. vice-president P. J. Treanor of Dubuque. secretary P. H. Donlon of Emmetsburg. treasurer M. T. Scanlan of Des Moines. Ladies Auxiliary picks President Mrs. Mary Leah Scanlon of Des Moines. vice-president Mrs. Mary Lee of Dubuque. secretary Miss Mary Doyle of Ottumwa. treasurer Miss Catherine Duffy of Emmetsburg.
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Iowa Hibernians
Davenport
The
Ancient Orders of Hibernians
Thomas Maloney
Council Bluffs
P. J. Treanor
Dubuque
P. H. Donlon
Emmetsburg
M. T. Scanlan
Des Moines
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mary Leah Scanlon
Mary Lee
Mary Doyle
Ottumwa
Catherine Duffy
Greek youth electrocuted during wrestling crowd event
Sotiris Karageogis a 17 year old Greek climbed a pole in front of old city hall to view a wrestling match between Demetras the Greek and Busch the German. His hand touched a live wire and he fell dead after writhing in agony as onlookers watched.
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Pittsburg
Sotiris Karageogis
Old City Hall
Demetras
Busch
Subdued Flora Hidden From Public View
A verse notes how many blossoms fade unseen while their sweetness vanishes into the air, a meditation on beauty overlooked and the quiet cost of unrecognized gifts.
Unusual Food Facts and a Lighthearted Joke
A quirky compilation notes kitchen tips and food lore including geese feathers sugar starch and fruit benefits. It adds a humorous quip about Louise falling in love after buying theater tickets and calls it the week’s best joke.
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Louise
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