President Urges Sherman Act Reforms and Public Interest
In a congressional message the President argues for amending the Sherman Act to permit beneficial combinations under federal oversight. He calls for full publicity, interstate rail and telegraph regulation, and stronger commission power to balance interests of workers, shareholders, and shippers. Contingent on the third page.
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Senate to weigh entente with Japan in executive session
Democratic leaders seek to classify the Japan United States exchange of notes as a treaty or to expose its form for senate ratification. Senators Bacon Culberson and others push for inquiry into the understanding and potential usurpation of senate powers. Lawmakers also file bills on New Mexico admission and Panama canal purchase amid campaign-era charges.
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Japan
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Roosevelt
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Indianapolis News defends Panama canal editorial stance
The Indianapolis News defends its Panama canal charges coverage and Roosevelt Foulke correspondence, saying it published what it believed to be pertinent and timely information for the public, amid assertions the president lacks evidence or knowledge to deny the claims. It notes only Charles P. Taft denied involvement.
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Panama Canal
Indianapolis News
Charles P. Taft
Canal question prompts congressional inquiry says News owners
The piece argues for congressional examination of the canal issue citing public interest and criticizing the president's personal attack on Delaven Smith, owner of the News, while defending the paper's stance and continuing charges.
President Roosevelt’s Message Shapes Short Senate Session
Washington reports the two houses adjourn after reading the president’s message. Senators and representatives show keen interest in the annual address and expect changes in committees following Senator Allison’s death. Hale of Maine is seen as ranking for the Senate Appropriations Committee while Aldrich of Rhodesland leads the Finance Committee.
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Appropriations
Aldrich
Rhodesland
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Finance
Bank Robbery Shocks Worthind Oregon Officers
Three masked men robbed the S-Phe East Side bank in Worthind at 6 o'clock, taking about 68000. Bank president Hears H. Newhall and his son Roger Newhall were present as robbers fired revolvers and forced them to comply. An intruder crawled through the cashier’s window and a second suspect entered the entrance during the holdup.
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Roger Newhall
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Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers Meet on Public Utilities Law
Public utilities men from across Indiana gather in Indianapolis for the annual Indiana Manufacturers and Shippers Association meeting. They plan to urge adoption of a public utilities bill to replace the railroad commission with a broader public utilities commission.
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Indiana Manufacturers’ and Shippers’ Association
Claypool Hotel
J. V. Zartman
Zartman
Public Utilities Commission
Railroad Commission
Gerdink Retains Five Democratic Law Firms in City Court Suit
Terre Haute Indiana December 8 Judge John Gerdink facing two suits by Gleason over mayoral appointment authority has hired five Democratic law firms to defend him. The first suit is set for Thursday and the police department will recognize the judge until the courts decide the issue.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John Gerdink
Lyons
W. T. Gleason
Hanly
Gleason
Police Department
Gerdink
Stolen Indictment Replaced in Glasco Case
An additional grand jury indictment for murder in the first degree is returned against John A. Glasco of Anderson Indiana. He allegedly shot and killed his wife Armilda Glasen as their ten year old daughter, from a prior marriage, watched. The prior missing indictment involved the kidnapping of Glasco's daughter, who remains missing. No new kidnapping indictment was filed.
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Anderson
Ind
John A. Glasco
Jast
Armilda Glasen
Glaseca
Glasco
Ways and Means to Begin Tariff Bill Work Next Day
House Ways and Means Committee to commence framing a new tariff bill tomorrow. At year end June 30 total operating post offices in the United States numbered 61 168. Wheat prices on the Chicago Exchange fell two cents for May and July delivery amid selling tied to a weak government report. Daniel J. Keefe of Michigan takes duties as commissioner general of Immigration. Twenty of thirty three Massachusetts cities vote today amid interest in Prohibition’s May implementation. Adolph Schultze of Schenectady New York 40 kills Mark Killgaten 17 after snowball persecution.
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Daniel J. Keefe
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Massachusetts
Adolph Schultze
Schenectady
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Mark Killgaten
Arrests In Tennis Case Prompt Indiana Murder Charge
Sullivan Ind Dec 8 James and Rey Slader miners are jailed charged with the murder of Melvin Tennis the Star City area miner killed when run over by a freight near the Evansville Terre Haute spur arrests made by Marshal Charles Shepherd of Jasonville. They claim innocence and say they can prove an alibi at the preliminary hearing.
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Melvin Tennis
Jackson Hill
Evansville
Terre Haute
Star City
James
Rey Slader
Charles Shepherd
Jasonville
Walter Wood
Indiana Vicksburg monuments dedication draws crowds
The Indiana Vicksburg military park commission promotes dedication of Indiana battle monuments at Vicksburg with a special train from Indianapolis at 8 PM on Sunday. Chairman Henry C. Adams reports Governor Noel of Mississippi will participate. ceremonies set for December 29.
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Indianapolis
Indiana- Vicksburg Military Park
Henry C. Adams
Noel
Mississippi
Despondent youth shoots self in Lafayette hotel city
Ollie Ruff eighteen son of Elmer Ruff Romney elevator engineer in Lafayette Indiana shoots himself in the chest while despondent over unemployment. He had worked as a bellboy at Hotel Lahr and, though gravely wounded, has an even chance for recovery.
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Ind
Ollie Ruff
Elmer Ruff
Romney
Young Ruff
Electric Bitters Endorsement by Ark Resident
W C Kieatler of Galliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach complaints and general weakness. The tonic purifies the blood tones nerves and restores energy, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Available for 500 at Chas D Knepfel's drug store.
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W. C. Kieatler
Galliday
Ark
Chas. D. Knepfel
Death probe into Etham Meharry in Lafayette
Coroner Guy P. Leverings conducts a rigorous inquiry into the sudden death of Etham Meharry a wealthy retired farmer and prominent landowner in the county. Authorities note symptoms resembling strychnine poisoning and Meharry held 32nd degree Mason title.
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Lafayette
Ind
Guy P. Leverings
Etham Meharry
Meharry
Victory for Mrs Maybrick in land dispute case
Richmond Virginia December 8 The chancery court here decided in favor of Mrs Florence Maybrick and her mother Baroness von Roque of New York in the title dispute over land valued at about two and a half million dollars
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Florence Maybrick
Baroness von Roque
New York
Chanery Court
Pyramid Pile Cure Promotes Quick Relief from Piles
A regional advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure is stocked by every druggist and demanded by pile sufferers. It promises fast relief after one or two applications and offers mail order or trial box options, with testimonials of cures and a push to buy immediately.
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Taft Attends Red Cross Meeting
President Elect William H. Taft attended the National Red Cross Society annual meeting in Washington where routine business was expected and officers likely to be reelected. His presence was urged by Miss Mabel T. Boardman, a Washington reformer and executive committee member, reflecting Taft’s long interest since 1905.
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National Red Cross Society
William H. Taft
Judge Taft
Mabel T. Boardman
National Corn Exposition Opens in Omaha Tomorrow
The National Corn Exposition arrives at the Auditorium in Omaha with over 6,000 individual and hundreds of collective exhibits from twenty eight states. The floor area reaches about 250000 square feet as efforts begin to secure Omaha as the permanent home and to expand in coming years with congressional funding for education, backed by government support this year.
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Congress
Murderer Made His Escape in Evansville Shooting
Arthur Baisch, 27, was shot twice and killed by a unnamed colored man who fled after a quarrel with two women in Evansville Indiana. The assailant was said to live in Henderson Kentucky and fired after a remark "Hello, Honey." The murderer escaped.
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Ind
Arthur Baisch
Henderson
Baisch
Governor Grants Sixth Reprieve for Billk Hangings
Acting Governor Sherman grants Herman Billk another reprieve delaying his hanging to Jan 29, 1909. He has now had six dates set for execution while jailed over two years for the murder of the Vizal family in Chicago.
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Ill
Sherman
Herman Billk
Billk
Billik
Vizal
Chicago
Four Victims of Ice Skating Drown at Lake Koshkonong
Four people Earl Cooper Harvey Richardson Violet Blvins and Fannie Blivins drowned after breaking through the ice while skating on Lake Koshkonong near Janesville Wisconsin on December 8.
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Earl Cooper
Harvey Richardson
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Fannie Blivins
Lake Koshkonong
More Saloon Closures Hit Ohio Counties
Columbus Ohio reports Licking County votes dry by 700 with eighty four saloons closed. Mardin County also votes dry by 1200 affecting twenty one saloons in the region. The dry outcome reflects a wave of local prohibition measures.
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Dr King’s New Discovery Heals Severe Coughs and Colds
Mrs A Williams of Bao Ky credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a grave lung ailment after three years of illness. She gained 58 pounds and fully regained health. The ad claims the medicine prevents pneumonia and offers a free trial bottle.
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National Conservation Conference Opens in Washington
Washington December 8 The national capital hosts a large conservation conference with Governors, senators and business leaders gathered. President Roosevelt and President Elect Taft will speak at a Belasco Theatre session as the joint conference works through rivers lands forests and minerals with a key inventory and concrete action plan pending. Swedish vice consul Charles A Ekstromer of St Louis committed suicide by drinking poison.
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Col Cooper Faces Murder Charge Over Carmack Shooting
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper and former sheriff John D. Sharp are on trial for murder in Nashville for alleged complicity in the Nov. 9 street shooting that killed ex Senator Carmack. Robin Cooper, the shooter, was wounded and treated and to be tried later.
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Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Edward W. Carmack
John D. Sharp
Carmack
Colonel Cooper
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Democratic clubs plan push toward 1912 campaign
Washington reports a three day meeting of all Democratic organizations including Bryan clubs to chart an effective opposition for the next national election. Colonel William C. Liller said unity remains strong and education in Democracy will spread nationwide. Castro avoids France for Spain visit. arrival in Santander prompts modest salutes and plans to travel through Barcelona and Genoa toward Berlin.
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William C. Liller
National League of Democratic Clubs
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France
Santander
Spain
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Market Quotations Indiana to Toledo Grain and Livestock
Market quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York and East Buffalo list Wheat Corn Oats and live stock prices. Entries include cattle hogs sheep lambs and receipts with varying bid offers across cities and futures like Toledo May and July.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Vinci Cod Liver Oil Tonic Ad Promises Stronger Health
A testimonial from Mrs. C. W. Stamp of Canton, D, touts Vinci cod liver oil as a superior remedy for weak or sickly children and delicate invalids. The ad claims improved appetite, color, and strength, with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. Druggist Obas D. Keepfel of New Albany endorses the product.
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Elohe
C. W. Stamp
Canton
Obas D. Keepfel
Dragaist
New Albany
From Missouri Folkon and His City Faith
The speaker praises Missouri origin Governor Folk and his view on local business. He argues against mail order citizens and in favor of many towns over one large city. He claims merchants deserve town commerce and good citizens should support them.
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Missouri
Plees
Voted Without Allots in Charlottesville 1804 Delegates Ballot
A reported election scene in Charlottesville Albemarle county shows residents and visitors gathering under locust trees to vote for a House of Delegates member. Distinctive figures and scenes include Federalists relaxing, crowded streets, a whiskey barrel, and proclamations by a voter named Ludwell Cary amid a charged political atmosphere. The account references a fourth Wednesday in spring and cites a chaotic crowd around the courthouse.
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Albemarle County
Mary Johnston
Lewis Rand
House of Delegates
Ludwell Cary
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