Taft to Announce Policy Shaping Census Appointments
President Taft plans a southern policy shift during a Beverly visit as he prepares a widely anticipated message to Congress. The focus includes appointing census district supervisors and balancing appointments between Republicans and Democrats in the so-called solid South. Secretary MacVeagh and Postmaster General Hitchcock are to visit, and Taft weighs the Japanese Chinese railroad issue at Antung Mukden.
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Taft
Beverly
Congress
Taursday
Commerce
Yabor Nayel
Cengut Durand
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Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabamta
Florida
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Etfke
MacVeagh
Franklin MacVeagh
The
Treasury
Bubdin
N. H
Hitcheock
Tutt
Antung
Mukden
Unitarian Church
Helen Taft
Capt
Archipala Butt
Ferrero
Walte Mouse
Roosevelt
Sunsec
Bars Taft
Jeffries Prefers America for Home Fight Bid Analysis
New York reports expect bids for the Jeffries Johnson heavyweight title bout within ten days. Sam Berger and Jack Johnson’s manager anticipate bids from clubs nationwide, with Nevada and California likely venues. Jeffries favors fighting in the United States for the championship.
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Johnson
New York
Jeffries-Johnson
Willespgny Osterg
Lt la
Sam Berger
Jemres
Jack Johnson
Nevada
California
Berger
Jeffries
United States
Three drown when husband ignored wife's plea
In MauMee bay a launch carrying a pleasure party capsized after husband Harry Dill refused his wife’s plea to return home. Three drowned: Dill, Frank Lehaney, and Mrs Mave Hudeon. Ten others were saved by fishermen amid a desperate struggle in the cabin. Dill’s wife tried to cast herself into the river in grief.
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Toledo
Maumee Bay
Harry Dill
Frank Lehaney
Mave Hudeon
Dill
Catholics Meet in Pittsburg Convention in Smoky City
The American Federation of Catholic Societies holds a major gathering in Pittsburg. Mass opens at St Paul’s Cathedral with Bishop Regis Canevin celebrant. Delegates hear speeches as prelates from multiple dioceses attend. The sessions run through Wednesday with notable figures from archdioceses and cities nationwide.
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Carnegie Music
James F. Burke
Ganevin
Magee
Stuart Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
Federaton
Walter George Smith
Philadelphia
McFaul
Trenton
Mees
Covington
Fitzmaurice
Erie
Schremba
Grand Rapids
Feeling
Lyon
Levelle
New York
Chicago
Thomas HM. Cannon
Cincinnati
Joseph Benning
B. Kesaing
Adam Schmitt
Detroit
Ir. Stritch
C. H. Schulte
L. Webber
J. Gallarber
St. Louie
Anthony Matre
Rey
Kuhlmann
Japan Continues Work on Antung Mukden Railroad
Tokyo reports no disturbance along the Antung Mukden line as reconstruction begins. Japan aims to complete the project with confidence no warlike response from China is anticipated. Washington says the United States has not expressed a view and is monitoring events.
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Ang
Antung-Mukden
Japan
Cling
Washington
Anteng-Mukden
State Department
Ita
United States
Salt Lake City Hosts Grand Army Encampment Welcome
Salt Lake City opens the forty-third Grand Army of the Republic encampment with lavish decorations and extensive arrangements for veterans. Commander in Chief Henry M. Nevilla arrives with his staff to inspect the setup as 200 high school cadets assist. Delegates arrive from many states and cities while 24 information bureaus operate at stations. City officials plan a campfire, a Greetings meeting, and a grand parade as the event’s centerpiece.
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Salt Lake City
Martlel
Grand Army of the Republic
Salt Lake
Benry M. Nevilla
Aosembly
Temple
Mormon Tabernacle
Connery Sues Colliers Over Libel Claim in New York
William J. Connery, Democratic state committee chairman, files suit in Buffalo for 109000 dollars against Collier's Weekly owners over a July 11 1908 article. He claims the piece brands him with crimes including assault murder riot and conspiracy. John T. Fenles of New York City denies any intention to disgrace or injure him.
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New York
Lecke
Buffalo
William J. Connery
Democratic State Compilttes
Colliers’ Weekly
John T. Fenles
New York City
Colliers
Baseball results roundup from yesterday across leagues
National League saw Chicago defeat Brooklyn 7 to 0 and St Louis beat New York 6 to 2. American League had no games. American Association reports St Paul 2 Toledo 2 in a tie, St Paul 1 Toledo 0 in the second game. Other scores include Kansas City and Toledo, Indianapolis and Minneapolis, and multiple matchups in the Central and Western leagues with varied winners and losses.
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Brooklyn
St Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
American Association
St Paul
Toledo
St. Paul
Kansas City
Tallapapolis
Andienapolis
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Columbus
Milwaukee
Loutaville
Terre Haute
Dayton
Byazaville
Fort Wayne
Zanesville
South Bend
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Des Moines
Kincsota
Pueblo
Wichita
Denver
Topeka
Omaha
Sioux City
Thrne
Cedar Rapids
Dusugue
Devonport
Rock Island
Decatur
Bloomington
Springfeld
Peorth
Maglion
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Freeport
Appleton
Rockford
Tiacine
Oshkosh
Pet Kitts
Chica
Lay
Rookaynae
Cine
Detroit
ASH I
Boomew ‘Orl
Louty Sy
Minna Crea Gay
Paul
PingShing
Haute
Groyne
Byarsville
So. Bond
Daytons
STS
R. Island
Dubuque
Davenpri
Wrights Headed for Europe After New York Stop
Orville Wright and sister Katherine will sail for Europe from New York within days after an unscheduled departure from Dayton. Wilbur Wright comments on Roger Sommer and Bleriot’s feats, noting improvements may reflect skilled manipulation of existing models rather than new aero design breakthroughs.
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Sall
New York
Dayton
Katherine Wright
Europe
Wilbur Wright
Roger Sommer
Wilbur
Sommer
Bleriot
Labor War Deepens as Printers Strike and Union Badges Enforce
Stockholm August 9 King Gustave’s bid for peace fails as printers quit and join oilers totaling about 325000. A national union proclaims all drivers must wear a badge or be stopped, with no exceptions for private wagons. The strike threatens Stockholm streetcars and a broad labor clash across Sweden.
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Stockholm
Gustave
Sweden
Oilers
National Labor Union
Ana Era
Stockholm Street Car Company
Guetave
von Sydow
Lindelst
Federation of Traces Unions
Death Follows His Pardon Des Moines Man Dies Abroad
Samuel Francis Smith, former Davenport mayor and son of the author of America, died in a Toronto hospital after being taken from a train bound for Newton Center. He had been released from Avamosa State Reformatory on Gov. Carrolls orders after five years in prison for embezzling $100,000 in trust funds.
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Des Moines
Samuel Francis Smith
Davenport
America
Toronto
Canada
Newton Center
Mass
State Reformatory
Avamosa
Carroll
Warning Note for Blondes by Dr Woodruff
Dr Charles E Woodruff a U S army surgeon warns blues eyed light complexioned people in Newborg that prisons and asylums are filled with blondes unable to cope with americas climate. He cites excessive sunshine as the major problem causing poverty disease and crime among blondes.
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Newborg
Charles E. Woodruff
United States Army
America
Dr. Woodruit
Woman Is Murder Victim Found In Hamtrack
Detroit authorities pursue a homicide case after a 35 year old woman is found mutilated in brush in Hamtrack. The landowner, Italian Serrira Marke, is not suspected but nearby reports of harassment by his guests prompt police inquiry. Mrs. A J Button reports an Italian man accosted her near the crime scene a week earlier.
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Detroit
Mich
Serrira Marke
Marke
Marka
A. J. Button
Pennsylvania outlaw Kinard wounded after store robbery attempt
Alfred Kinard, an outlaw from Perry County, was seriously wounded in a gun battle north of Harrisburg after trying to rob Lewis Myers' store. Oscar Heisley fired, Kinard fled to Amos Kinard’s home, then was taken to Harrisburg Hospital. he is wanted on multiple charges.
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Harrisburg
Alfred Kinard
Perry County
Lewis Myers
Kinard
Oscar Heisley
Amos Kinard
New Clue in Kidnapping Case Ties Victims to Chicago
St Louis police believe Viviano children Grace and Tommaso are with their captors in Chicago. Informant Frank B. Wood, Wabash conductor, reports a man with two children and a man matching Sam Turrngs description boarded a train to Chicago on the kidnapping day.
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St Louis
Viviano
Grace
Tommasno
Chicago
St. Louis
Frank B. Wood
Sam Turrngs
Doctors remove teeth swallowed in pop incident
Punxsutawney August 9. Peter Jackson, a white man, swallowed his false teeth while drinking pop at home. Adrian hospital doctors retrieved the molars by an abdominal incision and implanted them in the stomach before rushing him to care. Jackson remains in critical condition.
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Punxsutawney
Adrian Hospital
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Vanderbilt Horse Is Winner at Deauville
Paris reports William K. Vanderbilt’s Seasick I won the Prix de Tongchamps at Deauville over two and one half furlongs. The victory solidifies Vanderbilt’s status in European racing circles as Seasick I captures a premier race on the French circuit.
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Vanderbilt
Paris
William K. Vanderbilt
Deauville
Escapes From Penitentiary At Michigan City
Prison officers search for Charles Allery an escaped convict who fled while sprinkling the prison lawn. He came from Carroll County last November to serve two to 14 years for entering a house to commit a felony. Motor Cyclists to Race in Indianapolis convention opens with endurance run for two wheelers starting in Cleveland and ending in Indianapolis after a cross country course.
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Ind
Charles Allery
Carroll County
Indianapolis
The
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Cleveland
Twelve in Fight With Knives in Chiuhaseed, Minn
Reports from Chiuhaseed village near Minneapolis detail a brawl involving twelve drunken Austrian laborers who fought with knives over an insult to the woman cook. Two men were fatally wounded in the clash, which began amid tensions in the local settlement.
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St. Paul
Minn
Aux
Chiuhaseed
Minneapolis
Imivea
Periepe
Lumber Exports Reach Record Volume From Pensacola
In Pensacola Florida the outward shipment of lumber and timber last week totaled 18,000,000 feet, the largest figure in two years.
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Pensacola
Fla
Irrigation Congress Opens in Spokane With Global Delegates
Sportane Wash Aug 9 The National Immigration congress opened in the city with a motto Save the forests store the foods reclaim the deserts and make homes on the land. Delegates from the west and British Columbia to Japan gather for talks on irrigation waterways forestry and resource conservation. About 4000 delegates and many visitors attend from irrigation districts and foreign nations while officials from reclamation forestry and agriculture speak. The 20 acre Spokane valley tract will show moisture methods and demonstrations as parades banquets and excursions mark the program. The congress adjourns Saturday with a vote on next year’s meeting site and potential candidates for president include Gay Shafroth of Colorado.
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Sportane
Wash
Naonal Immigration Congress
Tle
England
Germany
France
Hawa
China
Japan
West
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
George &. Barstow
Barstow
Tex
Sesalons
B. A Fowler
Phoenix
Ariz
Reclamation, Forestry and Agricultural Departments
United States
Federal Department of Agriculture
Spokane
San Francisco
el Paso
Chicago
St. Louis
Rochester
Gay. Shafroth
Colorado
WILL GUARANTEE TOBACCO QUALITY FOR U S IMPORTS
Washington August 3 Purchasers of Philippine tobacco will receive a government guarantee of quality and cleanliness under an arrangement between the bureau of insular affairs and the Philippine government. About 41 tobacco factories will be supervised by the islands internal revenue bureau and health department to ensure native growth or verifiable foreign origin. Health officials will confirm sanitary factories and healthy workers.
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Philippines
U. K
Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippine Roverement
United States
Islands
Archhipelago
Internal Revenue Bureau and Health Department
Girl's death by own action shocks Harvey Iowa
A 16 year old girl Helen Mattox killed herself after a quarrel between her mother and stepfather. She armed herself with a rifle in a bedroom and shot herself in front of a mirror. Her stepfather W A Montgomery is accused of abusing the wife. The mother became a raving maniac afterward.
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Harvey, Ia
Helen Mattox
W. A. Montgomery
Knoxville
Marooned Passengers Return After Steamer Sinks on Sand Bar
The 230 aboard the Drbuyne were marooned for hours after striking a sand bar four miles from Grafton. They arrived in St Louis exhausted. In Telluride Colorado a lightning strike on the Liberty Bell mine left three miners dead from smoke in the lower levels.
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Drbuyne
Petters Grafton
St Louis
Telluride
Col
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