Taft Takes Center Stage At Yale Class Reunion
Yale alumni erupt in jubilation as Secretary W H Taft visits his class of 1878 at Yale Field. Taft led the procession amid cheers from 14 000 spectators after Yale defeated rival Harvard 8 to 0. he plans to visit Horace Taft in Waterbury and then meet General Luke Wright in New York.
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New Hayes, Conn
Yale University
W. H. Taft
Yale
Taft
Hollister
Mr. Taft
Ths
Horace D. Taft
Watertown
Conn
Atertown
New York
Luke E. Wright
Mine Fire in Anaconda and Saint Lawrence Mines
Butte Montana June 24 General Manager Gillie of the Amalgamated Copper Company reports fires in the Anaconda and Saint Lawrence mines are not worse than prior outbreaks. He says the blaze, ongoing since 1899, started from a miner's candle and has gradually fed on timbers and sulphur in the ore, with no alarming situation.
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Butte
Mont
Gillie
Amalgamated Copper Company Properties
Anaconda
Saint Lawrence
Ares
Japan Signals Support for Manchuria Development and Rail Link
Tokyo states after talks with Pekin that Japan will not obstruct and will aid the development of Chinese Manchuria. It offers no objections to the Hsinmintan Fukumen railroad and proposes a southern connection point in Manchuria.
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Tokio
Pekin
Manchuria
China
Japan
Hsinmintan- Fukumen
Cholera Outbreak Affects Troops At Camp Gregg Manila
Cholera has broken out among troops at Camp Gregg in Manila with three scouts and one civilian dead. The camp is under quarantine as the Panay period reports thirty lines about dozens ill. ninety three cases in twenty four hours with sixty confirmed in Loson island province.
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Philippines
Manila
Camp Gregg
Amp
Pan Gasinan
Loson
Johnson Favored For Vice Presidency At Democratic Convention
In Denver the Democratic convention begins July 7 and Johnson leads as the preferred vice presidential choice among prominent Democrats. Supporters argue he would complement Bryan, while some say he could be nominated for president if Bryan fails to win on the first ballot. Johnson backers deny talk of him accepting a vice nomination.
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Denver
Chicago
Johnson
Minnesota
Mr. Bryan
Death of William B. Leeds in Paris
William B. Leeds American financier formerly of Richmond Indiana dies at the Ritz hotel Paris at age forty six. Leeds was linked with Rock Island interests and other large enterprises. His health declined for years and his body will be sent to New York June 27. Wealth is estimated at about 25 million dollars.
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Paris
William B. Leeds
Richmond
Ind
Ritz
Leeds
Rock Island
Indiana
New York
Rock Island Railroad
Teheran Again Quiet Amid Siege Dispatch
Washington reports Teheran quiet again after severe fighting between Persian political societies and soldiers. American Minister Jackson confirms artillery used and a state of siege proclaimed. Foreigners are said not to be in especial danger.
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Teheran
Washington
State Department
Jackson
Destructive Forest Fires Raze Timber Near Buffalo Park
Two fires started by careless campers burn in Jefferson and Park counties. The timber loss from both blazes is estimated at 115000 dollars.
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Buffalo Park
Colo
Jefferson
Park Counties
Revelation on Kidney Ailments and Foley's Cure
A promotional note claims many suffer kidney or bladder troubles and asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can heal those not beyond medical aid. Endorsed by O. D. Knoefel, the text urges inquiry into the remedy.
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Foley
O. D. Knoefel
Secretary Sleeper Departs Caracas Leaving No Diplomatic Ties
Washington reports Secretary Jacob Sleeper of the American legation in Caracas has departed aboard the Mari etta, leaving the United States without a diplomatic representative in Venezuela. A state of expectancy follows from the failure to obtain satisfaction from President Castro via Minister Russell.
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Washington
State Department
Jacob Sleeper
Caracas
Venezuela
Marietta
United States
Castro
Russell
Bank Cashier Harry Huggett Dies in Park
Columbus reports the death of Harry Huggett, cashier at the People's Bank of the East Side, found with a bullet wound in Bullit Park. Indications point to suicide amid an alleged $5,000 shortage in his accounts. Huggett, about forty, married.
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Columbus
Harry Huggett
The
People’s Bank of the East Side
Bullit Park
Huggett
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Louisiana Senate Passes Locke anti racing bill amid tense vote
In Baton Rouge on June 24 the Locke anti racing bill passed the Louisiana Senate 21 to 19 after a frantic day. The measure bans bookmaking and gambling on races and could halt most racing except county fairs. Key absentees and a poisoning scare were resolved as doctors and reporters aided final votes.
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Baton Rouge
House
Senate
New Orleans
Louisiana
Tabbe
J. 8. Smart
DeSoto Parish
Labbes
Smart
Dr. Smart
Settoon
Livingston
T. J. Davis
Vernon Parish
H. C. Drew
Calcasieu
New York
General Assembly
State of
State Penal Clause Bans Race Violations and Sets Fines
The law declares that any person who runs or races within the state or elsewhere is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, penalties include a fine ranging from $100 to $500 and imprisonment from six months to twelve months.
Major League Pennant Race Standings Across Cities
Baseball standings and box scores from the pennant chase show Boston New York and Pittsburgh leading various leagues with detailed R H E lines. The report also notes drowning incident Alois Stineli at St John Indiana and a testimonial for Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup from Dyersburg in a final item.
Death Was on His Heels in 1906 Skippers Man’s Narrow Exit
Jeace P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a close call in spring 1906 after an attack of pneumonia left him weak and with a lingering cough. The account notes a severe illness and its lasting effects on his health.
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Jeace P. Morris
Skippers, Ve
Eno
Prion
Supreme Court Upholds Express Companies Ruling
The Indiana Supreme Court affirms a ruling denying a mandate to deliver express packages free in cities over 2,500. It holds state officials have no jurisdiction over interstate express shipments and defers to the Interstate Commerce Commission for objections to express practices.
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Indianapolis
Adams Express Company
American Express Company
United States Express Company
Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Congress
Gillett
Interstate Commerce Commission
Destructive storm rips through Northern Indiana causing widespread damage
A severe Tuesday afternoon storm unroofed homes and damaged crops and railroads in northern Indiana. Culver cottages were unroofed, Lake Maxinkuckee roofs blew into the lake, Vandalia ice house wrecked, and telegraph poles toppled, delaying traffic two hours. Wheat fields lay flattened, harvest impossible.
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Logansport
Ind
Culver
Lake Maxinkuckee
Vandalia Railroad
Severe storm damages wheat in Indiana and Kentucky
A major electrical storm swept southern Indiana and western Kentucky causing extensive damage. High winds uprooted trees carried away fences and heavy rainfall damaged wheat fields across the region.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Kentucky
State Music Teachers Meet Opens in Washington
The Indiana State Music Teachers annual convention opens in Washington with A Ernestino of Indianapolis presiding. Mayor Russell welcomes visitors as the Washington Choral Symphony of over one hundred voices performs Handel's The Messiah. The festival features renowned musicians in recitals and concerts throughout the week.
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Washington
Ind
A. Ernestino
Indianapolis
State Music Teachers’ Association
Opera House
A. M. McGuire
First Baptist Church
Russell
Washington Choral Symphony
The Deadly Gasoline Tale From Logansport
In Logansport Indiana on June 24 Mrs. A M Christie mistook gasoline for turpentine and emptied a bottle causing a deadly incident. Local authorities report the accident as a fatal mishap with emergency responders summoned to the scene.
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Logensport
Ind
A. M. Christie
Local notices and transitions across civic and social events
John A Arter of Laconia seeks discharge from bankruptcy. Coal contracts for city schools and the National cemetery awarded to Capt E T Slider. Pastore Aid Society to host ice cream festival May 30 at Vincennes and Ekin. St Mary's Academy closing rites at St Josephs hall with diplomas Friday. Capt Thomas Cannon and ex-councilman John Clare named special convention officers for Denver trip. Obituary note on Grover Cleveland appears today. Elizabeth Milliman funeral planned. she was 23 and survived by family. Various social visits, marriages and church events described across the community.
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National Cemetery
Ekin Avenue
Capt
E. T. Slider
Thomas Cannon
John Clare
Denver
Social notes of visitors and departures across cities
Mrs J R Drayer visits relatives in Chicago. Miss Ida Lindemann heads to Evanaville to visit kin. Miss Ethel and Marie Kitch depart for Cincinnati to visit relatives. Mrs Sallie E K Jones of Corydon returns home after visiting here. Miss Floy Alexander of Lexington Ky visits Miss Virgie Bedford in the city. Miss Mae MclIntoeth of Birmingham Ala visits Miss Irma Korb. Miss Juliett Crippenberger of Anderson will be guest of Miss Irma Korb during the Tr Kappa convention. Mrs Louise Langbein returns from a visit to friends in Indiaap lis. Garsh Bases formerly of this city now in Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs AW Benes Rast Elm. Mrs Bruce Taylor of Indianapolis in town.
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Floy Alexander
Lexington
Virgie Bedford
Mae MclIntoeth
Birmingham
Ala
Irma Korb
Jaliett Crippenberger
Andersop
Louise Langbein
Spring Street
Miso Garsh
Thie City
Philadelphia
AW Benes
Voting places for Republican primary in city and Albany township
The city wards and Albany township list polling sites for the June 35 1908 Republican primary from 1 to 8 pm. Locations include East Market Street addresses in each ward and precincts at the courthouse, Vincennes Street, and Hankey’s Corydon pike. Polls close at 8:30 pm. voters aged 21 by November may participate.
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Albany
East Market Street
East Eighth Street
Osk
Culberteen Avenue
Reet Market Street
Court House
Fifth Ward
West Market Street
School Hough
Six Mile
Echool Hensa
New Albany
M. Brrr Thuamas
Ooanty
Oscar O. Babar
Governor's aide seen at home with Hovey and Obacet
A garbled note mentions a secretary for the governor at his Sellivan residence with Hovey and Obacet and a time frame of one year.
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Nee Hovey
Obacet
Sellivan
Alvis
Jeffersonville Et
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G. B. Cardwill
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Mary Cardwill
East Fifth Street
Benjemin Dengerfield
Violat
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Lefs
John G. Talbott
Barkely, Ky
Mre. T. KE. Hutchinge
Crawfordsville
Mise Mabel Wilson
Salem
Nan Neat
Robert
Joseph G. Worsey
Anna B. Ogden
West Eighth Arrest
Frank T. Porter
Park Q Christian Church
Louis Groh
Ada Groh
Evanaville
Christian Endeavor
H. & Hymes
Warren Kerrigan
Cecil Spodger
New York City
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Sem
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Ethel
Marie Kitch
Sallie EK. Jones
Corydon
Bruce ‘Taylor
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Benson
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