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Disgusting Equality Feast in New York Sparks Racial Debate
A controversial banquet labeled an equality feast in New York drew sharp condemnations. The event featured white women at tables with Black men and an intermarriage appeal by Holt. Critics warned of race riots and called for severe penalties for participants.
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New York
Mason and Dixon
Holt
Associated Press
P Free Lance
Taft to Resign Amid Campaign Duty Criticism
Sensior Males remarks on Taft's frequent and prolonged absences from duty and Democratic criticism of his campaign travel prompt talk that Taft will resign. Critics ask why he should draw a large salary while canvassing for private interest and deem the conduct dishonest and unworthy of his public service.
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Sensior Male
Taft
Roosevelt Call May Conference To Discuss National Resources
The president's May 11 conference will include governors labor leaders railroad managers and trust magnates. It is expected to address national resources with concern that it not strengthen corporate control beyond current levels.
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Roosevelt
Hearst Urged to Resign as League of Democratic Clubs Leader
The writer notes Hearst no longer aligns with Democrats and calls for his resignation as President of the League of Democratic Clubs. It mentions referral to Chairman Tom Taggart for action.
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Hearst
Democratic National Committee
League of Democratic Clubs
Tom Taggart
Carnegie Adds Five Million To Pension Fund For Educators
The philanthropist contributes five million dollars more to the educator pension fund while noting tariff protection for the Steel Trust keeps funds flowing easily.
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Carnegie
Steel Trust
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy Without Delay
If a person suspects kidney problems they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay increases risk. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Bright
Taft and Hughes Likely for 1908 Republican Ticket
In Chicago Taft plans a Taft Hughes ticket with Gov. Hughes as first choice and may seek his acceptance. If Hughes declines, Fairbanks, Cortelyou, or Fort are next on the list. Taft admires Cortelyou and would like him as a running mate, with Crane as National Chairman possibly completing the slate.
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Washington
Chicago
Taft
Hughes
Gov. Hughes
New York
Fairbanks
The
Treasury
Cortelyou
Gov. Fort
New Jersey
Oder
Fredericksburg Votes to Bar Closed Sale in Tight Race
In Fredericksburg Virginia the local option referendum passed by 31 votes as 760 voters favored the dry measure. Women led the street activity and city rejoiced over the result marking a hard fought campaign.
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Hackett
T. C. Hackett
Hillsboro
A. G. Dillahay
Hudgins
J. M. Forrest
Tabernacle
L. T. Owens & Son
Laban
Hudgins & Hudgins
Port Haywood
WO. Hudgins & Co
New Point
Armistead & Brownley
Penny
J. M. Hutson
C. A. Brown
North, Va
Walker, James & Bro
Mobjack
C. G. Snead
Bohannon
Haynes
Maryland for Taft Delegates Chosen at State Convention
The Maryland State Republican Convention met in May 1 nominations Delegates-at-Large to the National Convention Gen. Felix Agnus of the American William P Jackson of Wicomico county and Congressmen Pearce and Mudd named. A resolution endorsed Secretary of War Taft as a candidate and instructed delegates to use all honorable means to secure his nomination.
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Altimore
Felix Agnus
The
American
William P. Jackson
Wicomico County
Pearce and Mudd
Taft
Gloucester County Social Notes Show Local Visits and Appointments
A long list of residents and visitors in Gloucester County is noted with frequent trips to West Point Richmond Newport News and nearby towns. Mentions include Rev Wm B Lee in Richmond and Judge White seeking successor as Commonwealth's Attorney of Princess Anne with former Judge Ackiss as likely choice.
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John Bridges
Sallie
West Point
E T. Wellford
Newport News
Mathew E. Davis
New Jersey
Exchange
Evelyn Dabney
Thomas Gorden
Richmond
Newstead
Wm. B. Lee
John Clerk
Yonkers
N. Y
Farley Clark
Dunham Massie
Mary Gibson Kemp
Kenwood
Isaac Slingluff
Baltimore
Edward Corbell
Norfolk
Lou Thruston
Jean Berkley
Jones
Endfield
W. E. Corr
Martha
Judge White
Gloucester Democrats Name Delegates to Roanoke Convention
In a mass meeting at the courthouse Gloucester Democrats elected Abingdon District D O Clements and B A Rowe Petsworth James N Stubbs Ware T L Benson and county at large Captain John N Tabb. Delegates directed to vote as a unit for William Jennings Bryan for president and endorsed the legalized primary plan.
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Gloucester
Roanoke
Abingdon
D. O. Clements
B. A. Rowe
Petsworth
James N. Stubbs
Ware
T. L. Benson
John N. Tabb
Tabb
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Prevents Pneumonia
Serious results feared from a cold, pneumonia and consumption can follow. Foley's Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughs or colds and helps prevent serious outcomes. Refuse substitutes. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Convict Ed Elerby to be Extradited from Lynchburg
Governor Swanson today honored a North Carolina requisition for the extradition of Ed Elerby a Guilford County fugitive under arrest in Lynchburg Virginia. Elerby an escaped convict was sentenced to one year for selling liquor without a license Addison B McFarland to escort him back to North Carolina
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Richmond
Swanson
North Carolina
Ed Elerby
Guilford
Lynchburg
Elerby
Addison B. McFarland
Judge White Succeeds Boykin in Virginia Appointment
Gov Swanson appoints Judge R D White of Princess Anne county to fill the late Judge R E Boykin in Ricumont Virginia. White wins broad bar endorsements from Princess Anne Isle of Wight and Portsgouth lawyers.
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Ricumont
Gov. Swanson
R. D. White
Princess Anne County
R. E. Boykin
White
Princess Ann
Isle of Wight
Portsgouth
Rully
Aber Binairasa
Order of Publication in Mathews County land suit
The suit compels Myra Wyatt and her agent J W Down to execute a deed for 598-100 acres near the Battery in Mathews County to R J Mattox per a 1901 contract. An affidavit states Wyatt is not a Virginia resident. she must appear within fifteen days and protect her interest. Publication runs four weeks in the Mathews Journal with posting at the county courthouse door on May 11, 1908.
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Myra Wyatt
John W. Down
J. W. Down
R. J. Mattox
Battery
Mathews County
Shackleford
Virginia
Mathews
Divorce Suit for Thomas Gwynn Against Martha Gwynn
An affidavit shows Martha Gwynn, a non resident of Virginia, must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect her interests in a vinculo matrimonii divorce case. The order requires publication in the Mathews Journal for four weeks and posting at the Mathews County courthouse on May 11 1908. Teste Sands Sarre, Clerk. J Bovp Stars, p. q.
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Martha Gwynn
Thomas H. Gwynn
Virginia
Mathews
Sands Sarre
J. Bovp
P. Q
Brick front with L. & M. paint on Bergen Street
A brick front painted with L. and M. 25 years ago and untouched since may be seen at 472 Bergen St Brooklyn NY. Recommend L. M. Brilliant Red with Shaker Green or White trim. The body won’t need painting for 25 years. Wm H C Murray L. & M. Paint Agent Williams Wharf VA.
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Bergen St
Brooklyn
New York
Wm. H. C. Murray
Willams Wharf
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