Taft Plans Dignified Campaign Stop No Speech Tours
Hot Springs Virginia officials report Taft and national chairman Frank Hitchcock discussed campaign strategy. Taft will not give speeches outside Cincinnati during the campaign, and will not oppose local state contests or declare a stance on New York’s governor race. He will tour Ohio later with details kept private.
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Hot Springs
Judge Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Arthur I. Vorys
Hitchcock
Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Virginia
Hughes
New York State
Bryan Guests at Lincoln Dinner for Notification Committee
Lincoln August 13 Mr and Mrs Bryan entertained the notification committee at a Fairview home with hosts relatives and party leaders attending by special train and automobile The group joined a reception at the Lincoln hotel then proceeded to the capitol grounds in a parade led by police and the Nebraska State band William Jennings Bryan and John Kern appeared in a carriage amid applause supported by Norman Mack and D Clayton Other dignitaries rode in later carriages and the day closed with the committee’s formal reception and procession through Lincoln streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
Bryan
Fairview
National
Norman E. Mack
Lincoln Commercial Club
Lincoln Hotel
Mr. Bryan
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Capitol
Nebraska State Band
E. M. Westervelt
F. W. Brown
Sheldon
D. Clayton
Alabama
Meeting Opens With Formal Notification Delivered
The procession halted as committee members alighted and entered the building through the north entrance. Chairman Clayton handed an engrossed copy of the formal notification to Mr. Bryan. Chairman Mack called the meeting to order and Rev. Father Nugent offered prayer. Clayton introduced and Bryan began his reply.
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Clayton
Mr. Bryan
Mack
Father Nugent
Henry D. Clayton
Mack denies $300,000 Democratic fund report
Omaha reports that Chairman Mack of the Democratic national committee denied receiving a fund of $300,000 left over from the last campaign. He called the report unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Mack
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Perils of Peace in Naval Practice at Toulon
Six killed and eighteen injured when a 164 millimetre gun on the gunnery school ship Couronne explodes off Les Saline D Hyeres. Experts blame decomposition of B powder, while crew say overheating from rapid firing caused the blast. Several men suffer severe injuries including blindness and amputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Couronne
Les Saline D‘hyeres
Lona
Tillman Named Governor Nominee by Evans Faction in Tennessee
Nashville Tennessee August 13 George N Tillman of Davidson county is the gubernatorial nominee of the Evans faction of the Republican party in Tennessee. He was nominated by acclamation at the close of Tennessee's second Republican state convention held this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Nashville
Tenn
George N. Tillman
Davidson County
Tennessee
Conflicting Global News and Local Incidents Reported
Amid a mix of world events and local unrest, reports include fires near Banff, a Confederate veteran’s gubernatorial nomination in Texas, a train wreck in Detroit, and a military airship test at Fort Meyer. Also noted are a Rio Janeiro industry exposition, iron and steel demand doubts, a wheat price drop, a fatal street fight in Chillicothe Texas, and a rash of international press and rail fare changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National Park District
Banff
John N. Simpson
Dallas
Grand Trunk
Detroit
Thomas
Baldwin
Army Board
Fort Meyer
National Exposition of Industry
Nbera Arts
Rio Janeiro
Chicago Board of Trade
A Still Better Understanding of Royal Visits to German Austria
London observers deem King Edward's visits to Emperor William at Cronberg and to Emperor Francis Joseph at Ischl as highly significant for Anglo German Austrian relations. Officials say no definite treaties emerged, but discussions touched on Turkey and broader European politics amid improved ties and a planned Berlin visit for Queen Alexandra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
William
Cronberg
Francis Joseph
Ischi
Great Britain
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Turkey
Queen Alexandra
Berlin
Spofford Long, Longtime Library Chief, Dies at 84
Ainsworth R. Spofford, former chairman of the Congressional Library 1864 to 1894 and later chief assistant librarian, died at Shepard Hall Holderness. He was eighty four, born in Gilmanton New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
N. H
Ainsworth R. Spofford
Congressional Library
Washington
Shepard Hall
Holderness
Spofford
Gilmanton
Vote In Cuba Shows Return From Aug 1 Election
Provisional Governor Magoon reports Cuba's Aug 1 election had a revised registry of 451,096 names. Total votes cast minus Bayamo precinct and ten Havana precincts was 265,955. Conservatives 105,718. Liberals 156,841 with Miguelistas 94,241 and Zagistas 62,600. remainder went to independents.
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Cuba
Washington
Insular
Magoon
Bayamo
Havana
Miguelistas
Zagistas
Keeping Their Own Council
London August 13 The committee of the American monetary commission has held several meetings to discuss information on the British financial system. Following the policy in America no information will be given out until meetings conclude in each city. No specific program of work has been laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
American Monetary Commission
Commission
America
Fight near St Louis leaves officer dead and assailant wounded
During a running clash in St Louis Policeman Fultz is killed and John Thornton, a Black man, is mortally wounded by three dangerous bullet wounds. The incident is under police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Policeman Fultz
John Thornton
St. Louis
Race for the pennant as league standings and scores roll on
National and American leagues show Pittsburg and Detroit leading with strong win totals. Standings list New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St Louis in the National League and Cleveland Detroit St Louis Chicago Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Washington New York in the American. Game accounts from Pittsburgh New York and Philadelphia include Battersea Leever Ferguson and Lindaman among pitchers with scores and box details for multiple games.
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National League
Pet
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
R.H.B. Pittsburg
Battersea
Willis
Leever
Gibson
Phelps
Brown
Kline
R.he Brooklyn
Rucker
Bergen
Crapdal
Malarkey
Bresnahan
R.ele
Ferguson
Graham
Forbes
Dooin
R.H.E. Eh
Lindaman
Bowerman
McQuillen
Doomn
Pat Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
R.H.E. Cleveland
Leibhardt
Bemis
Dygert
Vickers
Powers
American Association
Pet Louieville
Toledo
Indianapolla
Columbus
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
R.hle
Louieville
Fiene
Buelow
Pullman Peltz
Another Successful Flight at Le Mans by William Wright
Lemans France Aug 13. William Wright of Dayton Ohio again flew his machine last evening. Two short flights were made despite gusty winds that kept him from attempting high altitude. He maintained perfect control and ease near the ground, as in the morning trial.
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Lemans
France
William Wright
Dayton
Coroner's jury holds Hassin Nemmer in Shashem murder
In Chicago on August 13, Hassin Nemmer is held by a coroner's jury for the murder of Tuffa Shashem, the Syrian boy whose body was found piecemeal in Mud Lake and the drainage canal over a fort night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hassin Nemmer
Tuffa Shashem
No one immune from kidney trouble, Foley remedy
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney or bladder trouble unless beyond medical help, with a testimonial style note attributed to Dr. Knoefel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Knoefel
O. D. Knoefel
Wound Terminated Fatally in Indiana Shooting Incident
Beo Smith twenty of Seelyville died after being shot near Clinton by Charles Jacobs who fired as Smith and others annoyed him while he drank beer. Smith died in St Anthonys hospital Rockville holds Jacobs in jail.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Beo Smith
Seelyville
Clinton
Charles Jacobs
Smith
Jacobs
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rockville
Child Archie McNell Dies From Bonfire Injuries
In Evansville Indiana on August 13 seven year old Archie McNell died from burns after playing near a bonfire. The incident was reported from Evansville.
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Evansville
Ind
Archie McNell
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Naples Resident
A Naples Maine resident lauds Dr King’s New Discovery as a life saving cough and cold remedy. The letter claims the tonic has stood as a top lung and throat healer for nearly forty years and offers a free trial bottle with a guaranteed sale at D Knoptel’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Noeleou
Naples
Maina
Dr. King
Ander
D. Knoptel
Fire Devastates Sullivan Hotel McCammon in Incendiary Blaze
Aug 13 Sullivan Ind A hotel fire at the McCammon hotel destroyed the building after two explosions suspected to be kerosene. An unknown man perished and may never be identified due to the burned register. Fire hoses were cut to burst, hampering efforts. Loss estimated at 16,000 with minimal insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
McCammon
Rival shoots at him in Decatur area
Harry Daniels of Bobo, after receiving an anonymous warning, armed himself with a revolver and chased off a would‑be attacker near Pleasant Mills. A shot grazed his coat as he returned fire, with Daniels concluding a rival is behind the attempt and beginning a probe for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Harry Daniela
Bobo
Pleasant Mills
Daniels
Evansville Storm Causes Record Damages Across Southern Indiana
Reports from Evansville indicate the Monday night storm and hail were the worst in 25 years. Grain damage around Evansville may reach 160000 dollars while city property losses from wind and flood could total 26000. Ohio River shipping and barge losses run about 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Ohio River
Local Farmer John Sickey Found Dead Near Morgantown
John Lewis Sickey fifty a substantial farmer was found dead near his Morgantown home with a broken neck after a horse dragging him home alone prompted a search. A widow and four children survive. he is the fourth in the family to die violently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Ind
John Lewis Sickey
Sickey
Suspects Held in Elkhart Over Rail Robbery Ties
In Elkhart Indiana on August 13 three men registering as Charles Allen Alfred Smith and Edgar Merritt all of Chicago are held on suspicion they shot and wounded Lake Shot Detective Foster after holding up Detective Shields at Pine Indiana. They may also be linked to railway station robberies at Crown Point and Griffith.
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Elkhart
Ind
Charles Allen
Alfred Smith
Edgar Merritt
Chicago
Lake
Foster
Shields
Pine
Crown Point
Griffith
Let Me Alone, He Said
Fort Wayne Indiana August 18 Thomas Shaughnessy aged seventy seven fell from a river embankment and broke his neck dying shortly after he uttered Let me alone in a final grim remark reflecting his moment of fear and pain
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Thomas Shaughnessy
Afty
Fire Laddie’s Last Run in Evaneville
In Evaneville Indiana on August 13 Robert Snow a hose driver was thrown from his equipment during a run at a site. He sustained injuries and was treated. Fire department officials said he should recover after his injury.
Local contracts and arrests span Greenville to Indiana
Hugh Thoman wins the Greenville public school contract for 1395 dollars. Lee Emily repairs a condemned Knob Creek bridge at Bridgeport. William Harlan bonds for arraignment on a defrauding charge. Alanis T. Smith awarded a residence erection contract on East Ninth. Martin Lori faces child support charges. arraignment today. Jesse E. Burkhardt buys Jersey Creamery plant in Georgetown. Captain Charles Russell, aged 86, dies at Weet Haden Springs after a long steamboat career. Oran Perry to distribute Spanish American War volumes to ex soldiers and libraries. Edward G Mayes travels to Lebanon for his mother-in-law’s funeral. Enoch Edgerton, alias Kraft, captured near North Vernon. jailbird suspected. Public sale of Gilbert Hancock estate set for September 10 in Franklin township. items listed. John Wolfe to auction.
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Gilbert B. Hancock
Meliesa Jones
Frankin Township
John Wolfe
Electric Bitters Praised by New York Resident
Mr. Frank Conlan of 486 Houston St New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver complaints. He says it aids digestion purifies blood and restores vigor, suitable for weak kidneys and lame backs. Sold under guarantee at Kuole's drug store for 50 cents.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Kuoe Fole’ Drug Store
Personal Notices From Frankfort and Nearby Areas
A series of personal notices lists residents and visitors in Kentucky towns. Mre E L Stone and con Jesse visit Frankfort. Misa Cora and Grace Bauer visit Hancock. Mieses Sarah Elizabeth Richards at 315 East Main St. Mies Pearl Hardin at 607 East Seventh St visits Ekron. Lola Reister of Pittsburg visits her cousin Mayme Reister at 1314 East Elm. Fred McMallen recently located in Moандaville West Virginia visits relatives. Mrs Frank McCullough returns from Scottsburg. Wilbur Newhouse and Stewarte Crane depart for Atlantic City and eastern resorts. Mrs J W Youngblood and children return from Milltown. Harry Meeker and sister visit grandmother Mrs William Merker. Elisabeth Onenon confined with heat prostration but improving. Mr and Mrs M T Bace and daughters Mertha Grace Baca and Linda Fi... (text cut)
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Mre
E. L Stone
Con
Jesse
Frankfort
Misa Cora
Grace Bauer
Tog
Hancock, Led
Mieses Sarah
Elizabeth Richards
East Main Street
Orleans
Lola Reister
Pittsburg
Mise Mayme Reister
Eaat Elm Street
Fred McMallen
Moandaville
W. Va
Frank McCqullough
Eaat Eighth
Oak Streets
Scottsburg
J. W. Youngblood
East Elm Street
Milltown
Harry Meeker
Frank Bergh
Chicago
William Merker
Washington
Elisabeth Onenon
East Sixth
Main Streets
M. T. Bace
Mertha Snd
Grace Baca
Linda Fidiender
Local residents plan travels and visits across regions
John Shine Eva Haolow and Estelle McBride depart for Niagara Falls Toronto and other points. Mrs Sarah McDonald ill at daughter's home Elm etrees. Mrs S C Goddard and son William head to Chicago to visit Mesod and Mrs Meyers then lake resorts. Mrs John Whaleben and family visit from Olean N Y at Katie Wirching home. P J Strack and Rev B Cato travel to Elizabeth for Modern Woodmen picnic. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertises cures for kidney and bladder trouble.
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John Shine
Eva Haolow
Estelle McBride
Niagara Falls
Toronto
S.C Goddard
William Goddard
Chicago
E O Meyers
John Whaleben
Louisa Wirsching
Fred
Rocella
Katie Wireching
Olean
N. Y
Three Women Die in Gas Explosion Fire
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 13 a gas explosion wrecked J V Gavin dry goods store killing three women Clara Gavin 20 Annie Gavin 22 and Margaret Gavin 25 The girls mother escaped by leaping from a third floor window onto a sidewalk after which the roof collapsed and the bodies were cremated before firefighters could reach them
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Wheeling
W. Va
J. V. Gavin
Clara Gavin
Annie Gavin
Margaret Gavin
Records confirm accuracy of county records in Indiana
Indianapolis August 13 experts Parmelee and Lockhart will release a report affirming the accuracy of the books kept by Harry Wallace current county recorder and Lew Shank who served as recorder before him. Wallace took office at the start of 1907 and Shank held the post for four years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Parmelee and Lockhart
Harry Wallace
Lew Shank
Storm Damage In Kentucky Reported In Henderson County
Aug 13 Henderson Ky report cites a terrific hail and thunderstorm causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Tobacco losses around sixty percent. Corn flattened, streets blocked, roads unusable and telephone service crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Henderson
Henderson County
Market summary of grain and livestock across cities
Indianapolis reports wheat 91c for No 2. corn 79c No 2. hay prices $6 to $12.50. cattle $3.50 to 7.06. hogs $4.50 to 6.95. sheep $3.06 to 5.50. Cincinnati lists wheat 50c No 2 red. corn 81%4c. hogs 3.75 to 6.95. lambs 4.00 to 6.26. Chicago shows wheat 56%c No 2 red. oats 49c. cattle 4.75 to 7.90. hogs 9.5 to 9.5. lambs 6.40. New York cattle 3.75 to 6.40. hogs 4.90 to 7.00. lambs 6.50. East Buffalo cattle 4.50 to 6.50. hogs 7.00. lambs 6.15. Toledo wheat 94c Rept 86c cash.
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Indianapolis
Timothy
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo Livestock
Lambe
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Mr. Taft
Thie
Agers
Hie
Thomas Robbins
Barnet Smith
Chillicothe
Tex
Morocco
Mulal Hafid
Methodist Episcopal Church
Congress
Russian Ministry of Railroads
North
South America
L. E. Marten
Charles Parker
Lincoln County
Okla
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Edward Feeney
King Edward
England
Aus
Lon
Don
A. R. Spofford
R.H.E Milwaukee
Pape
Hoeffer
Taylor
James
R.H
R.H.E
Pruitt
Abbott
Essick
Hayden
Nemmer
Tam
Harry Daniels
Hugh Thoman
Greenville
Lee Emily
Knob Creek
Bridgeport
Harrison County
William Harlan
Starr and
Pepper
Amy Haff
Bond
Justice Fogle
Rial
George F. Goodbab
Alanis T. Smith
East Ninth
Market Streets
Martin Lori
Walte
Elizabeth Lori
Lori
Justice Fogle'sa
Jesse E. Burkhardt
Jersey Creamery Company
Georgetown
Georgetown Township
Charles Russell
Weet Haden Springs
Boate
Oran Perry
Coldiers
Edward G Mayes
Lebanon
Mre Mayes
Williamson
Mayes
Enoch Edgerton
Ilian
Enoch Kraft
Outeville
North Vernon
Hoe
Jeffersonville
Wateon
Edgerton
Mies Pearl Hardin
East Seventh Street
Ekron
Wilbur Newhouse
Stewarte Crane
Atlantic City
Wiedemann's
John K. Phelps
State Street
Wiedemanns
Sarah McDonald
James Daonbar
Bank Seat
Elmetrees
P. J. Strack
Modern Woodmen of America
B . Cato
Central Christian Church
Elizabeth
Abother
Doerboefer
Pearl and
New Albany
Albany National Bank
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