Troops Respond to Stone Attacks Near Shenandoah Camp
At Shenandoah Pennsylvania the Eighth regiment faced three ambush stone attacks on the camp with orders to shoot to kill if fired upon. Brig Gen Gobin directed stronger guard measures and increased sentry rounds after Lithuanian suspect William Steponitz was arrested and questioned.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
William Steponitz
Theodore F. Hoffman
Payne
Company I
Mahanoy City Road
Eighth Regiment
Twelfth
Steponitz
Hoffman
Twelfth Regiment
Col. Hoffman
Gen
Michael Lavouz
Bandit Mau ras Drowns Jumping From Boat
Aug 4 Manila reports Romblon island bandit Max Pablo Mau ras captured by native constabulary on Sibuyan. While being taken to Romblon his arms bound he leapt overboard and drowned.
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Manila
Max Pablo Mauras
Romblon
Sibuyan
Wise longtime bank president dies suddenly in Freeport
Alfred H Wise aged 71 and a resident since 1848 of Freeport Illinois died suddenly at his home on Sunday He was for many years president of the Second National Bank and a brother in law of Gen John M Schofield He was widely known in the western states
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Catlea
Freeport
Ill
Alfred H. Wise
Second National Bank
John M. Schofield
Centennial flour mills burn in Spokane blaze
The Centennial flour mills with a daily capacity of 700 barrels of flour and 200 barrels of cereal foods were destroyed by fire in Spokane Washington. The loss is estimated at 85000 dollars.
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Spokane
Wash
Cen Ttennial Flour Mills
Strikers Return to Work After 50 Cent Hour Deal
Philadelphia August 4 The bridge and structural iron workers at Pennsylvania Steel Co. end May 1 strike, resuming work after winning 50 cents per hour for an eight hour day. Manila cholera cases rise as provincial reports show 605 cases and 525 deaths last Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Philippines
Manila
Preparations for King Edward's Coronation Proceeding
London reports steady preparations for the coronation on Saturday with barriers, stands cleaned and redecorated. Officials say the king is progressing well and the Westminster Abbey ceremonies are trimmed. Streets and clubhouses along the route receive redecorations and electric illuminations will light major landmarks including the Bank of England and Pall Mall.
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London
Edward
Westminster Abbey
Abbey
City Council of
Westminster
Canada
Parliament Street
Bank of England
Royal Exchange
Mansion House
Strand
Trafalgar Square
Pall Mall
St. James’ Square
Piccadilly
Kitchener
Wreck of Ann Arbor excursion train near Cadillac injures several
An excursion train of 11 coaches carrying about 700 people wrecked six miles north of Cadillac Michigan on Sunday morning. No fatalities reported though around a dozen were injured with several serious. The train ran from Durand to Crystal Lake and Frankfort at about 35 miles per hour. The cause appears to be a flange break on a wheel of the baggage smoker next to the engine.
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Cadillac
Mich
Ann Arbor
G. D. Young
Alma
G. D. Boardman
Mount Pleasant
Charles Nye
Owosso
Otis Sprague
G. E. Gillies
W. C. Hoover
Findlay
Durand
Henry Webster
Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Bryan rejects presidential bid before 4000 at Mountain Lake Park
In Mountain Lake Park Maryland William Jennings Bryan told 4000 attendees at the Chautauqua assembly that he will not seek the presidency again. He said his ambition is higher than one office and that he prefers private citizen status to any crown.
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Bryan
Mountain Lake Park
Storm damages crops and hits Avoca elevator
A severe storm swept southwestern Iowa early Sunday damaging crops in eastern Pottawattamie and western Cass counties. Hail destroyed a several mile wide strip of corn fields, and lightning struck and destroyed an elevator of the Des Moines Elevator Co in Avoca, worth about 50000 dollars in building and stored grain losses.
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Council Bluffs
Towa
Pottawattomie
Cass
Avoca
Des Moines Elevator Company
Farmer Davis Morris Killed by Son Near Prattsville
Davis Morris a 48 year old farmer was killed Saturday night near Prattsville by his son Davis Morris 22 who demanded a horse and struck him with a club after the father refused. The son is held without bail.
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McArthur
Davis Morris
Prattsville
Young Morris
Four Killed In Head-On Milk Train Collision At Horton
Four men die in a head on collision between Ontario & Western milk trains at Horton's Delaware county on Sunday. Two engines wrecked and several cars ditched in the crash.
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Middletown
N. Y
Ontario & Western Railroad
Horton’s
Delaware County
The Bad Republicans
A critical opinion piece call out on the Republican party as a danger to democracy. It cites former Senator Vilas labeling the party a conspiracy against the nation and elevates the struggle to purify the national soul by conflict. The author warns of aristocracy plutocracy autocracy monocracy and other bad forms.
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Republican Party
Vilas
Republian
Satan
Cabinet Stump Tour Hinted by Press Opinion
The article notes broad press support for cabinet members to tour the country this fall. It argues cabinet speakers possess authority and could clarify administration work to the public, contrasting with English practice and urging direct public contact. It highlights Secretary Root favorably and laments Secretary Long’s absence.
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England
Des Moines Register
Roosevelt
Root
Long
Not the Big Fight and the Party Balance in 1900s
The Indianapolis Journal contrasts Bryan and Cleveland over aristocracy and democracy with a big D, labeling Republicans as aristocrats in disguise and Democrats as the true party of the people. It notes GOP strength in Ohio and previews a fall clash over tariffs and trust issues.
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Tion
Indianapolis Journal
Bryan
Nantasket
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Lincoln
Democratic Party
Congress
Albany Journal
Democratic party comments mix on 1908 harmony calls
Several Missouri and national papers mock or critique party reform efforts and the 1908 presidential scene. The Bryan Cleveland Johnson Dryan references surface with humor and skepticism about unity and direction amid evolving Democratic strategy.
Durand Nominated for Governor by Michigan Democrats
Detroit August 1 Durand Flint judge nominated on the fourth ballot for governor at the Michigan Democratic state convention held in Light Guard armory. He faced a strong free silver challenge and received 57.3 votes on the fourth ballot. The ticket also included Bible Donovan Davidson Hammond Perris Watson Field Brown and the slate endorsed electing U S senators by the people and a platform attacking boss rule.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Light Guard Armory
George H. Durand
Flint
Durand
Charles Rh. Sligh
Grand Rapids
James Hammell
Lansing
James Welme
Oelock P.m
John F. Bible
Tonia
John Donovan
Bay City
Wilbur F. Davidson
Port Huron
David A. Fammond
Ann Arbor
William PF. Knight
Woodbridge M. Perris
Air Rapids
Land Office
Arthur F. Watson
Cheboygan
State Board of Education
Charles F. Field
Hastings
Supreme Court
Benjamin J. Brown
Menominee
United States
Outlook for crops shows favorable corn and hay prospects
The weather bureau reports Week with favorable corn conditions in most major areas despite drought in southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Wheat harvest delayed by showers in the lake region. oats lodging and wet fields hinder reaping. late spring wheat needs rain. overall large yield outlook remains favorable with some unpromising apples in certain districts.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio River
Lake Region
New Janglard
Pacific Coast
Oregon
South Dakota
North Dakota
Mississippi Valley
Phu
New Bregland
New York
Michigan
Illngis
Oklahoma
Middle Atlantic
Detroit Announces Two Giant Side Wheel Steamers
A conference among Alexander McVittie of Detroit Ship Building W. C. McMillan of Detroit and Cleveland Navigation announces the construction of two enormous side wheel passenger steamers. Each boat to cost about 850000 with four decks a 4000 carrying capacity and 1100 to 1200 sleeping spaces. Through service Cleveland to Mackinac in 25 hours may follow and Petoskey could see extended runs.
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Detroit
S?’ree Press
Alexander McVittie
Detroit Ship Building Company
American Shipbuilding Company
W. C. McMillan
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company
Mackinac
Petoskey
Cleveland
Record crops loom large in the West
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy report notes Iowa Nebraska and northern Kansas corn is rank and green but late. It forecasts the largest crop ever grown in the west. Wheat yields in the same region will average at least 30 bushels per acre. Oats are good.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Gen Smith Arrives in San Francisco on Transport Thomas
Gen Jacob Smith arrived Friday from Manila aboard the transport Thomas. He declined to answer for publication and would not permit reporters to approach him. Through his aide Lieut M J Shields he said he would not be interviewed, as he did not care to subject himself to further criticism.
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Smith
San Francisco
Jacob Smith
Manila
Thomas
A Reasonable Child by Carolyn Wells
A poem in which a child is described as fretful sulky and bossy yet bright and pleasant when others obey. The speaker admits a strong desire to have her own way and to receive the best and most, while promising to be cheerful if allowed to choose. Published in Success.
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Beau
Carolyn Wells
Strangest Funeral Ever Held for Beloved St Bernard
In Brussels a wealthy owner buried his pet St Bernard in pomp with a costly coffin. Two hundred workers attended, viewing the dog through a glass lid before a grave dug in a garden corner. The master led the procession, weeping, while staff were told they could spend the remainder of the day as they wished.
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Brussels
St. Bernard
Pretty Party Trick With Two Water Filled Goblets
Aiz is described where two equal goblets A and B are filled, inverted and joined brim to brim, capturing all water. A smaller glass C holds red wine. A wool fiber transfers wine from C to B while water is expelled from A, causing wine to rise to the rims and replace water in B. A playful demonstration of capillary action and liquid transfer.
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N. Y. Herald
Glacier Formation and Experiments in Nature
Charles Barnard explains how snow builds glaciers through accumulation and melting, and describes experiments with ice to show how a river of ice flows. He notes cracks in glaciers, recongealing processes, and how two glaciers can meet to form larger ice streams.
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Switzerland
Charles Barnard
N. Y. Herald
Cultivate Your Memory Proclaimed as Essential Skill
A public exhortation argues memory is vital and can be developed without lengthy effort. It notes that observing faces on trains or streets allows rapid mental encoding and that every memorized line or bar offers value and success.
Primeval forest debate inspires park fashion clash
In a playful exchange, Professor Bughunter and Miss Poppyhat discuss nature versus a stylish park, highlighting a lighthearted clash over outdoor life and urban design. The whimsy centers on a love for nature and a taste for modern park style.
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Prof
Bughunter
Poppyhat
Puck
Jackdaw Mischief Leads to Pardoned Prisoner
A man named Fergus, jailed three years for stealing Lady Allonvale’s valued diamond ring, claimed his pet jackdaw hid the jewel. The bird was never found, Fergus was released, and two years later a jackdaw skeleton was found under a garret trapdoor, leading to his pardon.
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Fergus
Dartmoor
England
Lady Allonvale
Lady All
Patient quips on long recovery after milk punch treatment
The exchange features a nurse confessing the patient survived three weeks on milk punches and brandy while the patient quips about unconsciousness, addressed to a judge in a formal setting.
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