Fight for New York State Hots Up in 1908 Campaign
United Press reports a heated New York campaign after conventions with both parties predicting victory. Republicans rally for Hughes and Taft, while Democrats split over state engineer and anticipate Bryan speeches to energize rural voters. Wall Street odds favor Hughes five to one.
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Taft
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Wall Street
Johnson Preparing for Burns Fight in Sydney
Johnson negotiates suspending music hall engagements to sail for Sydney for a November bout with Tommy Burns. Burns to receive 35000 dollars guaranteed, split 60 40. Johnson to return to Australia in time and resume engagements by January.
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London
Tommy Burns
Sydney
Australia
Jack Johnson
Hunter
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Fitzpatrick
Burns
E. Johnson
Sam Langd
Boston
Lowon
Hearst Crowd at Columbus for Independence rally
The Independence party draws attention in Columbus with William Hearst, Thomas L. Hisgen, John Temple Graves, and C. J. Shearn arriving for a statewide Independents conference. A large mass meeting is planned at Memorial Hall with the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers also holding an event there tonight.
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Independence Party
Ohio
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Homas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
John Templeraves
C. J. Shearn
New York
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Ternational Brotherhood of Locomove Firemen and Engineers
French Aeronauts Chase Laurels at Issy Field
At Issy Leon Delagrange attempted to reclaim the aeroplane laurel from the Wrights. He stayed aloft 304 minutes before landing, a record for him but nine minutes short of the French mark set by Wilbur Wright yesterday. The Wrights are acknowledged as far ahead of other nations, spurring French aviators to greater effort.
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Man Pronounced Dead Twice More Suspectly Dies in Conn
In Winstead Connecticut John Barnum who previously appeared dead and revived twice was pronounced dead a third time. Relatives watched the body for movement after the pronouncement but no signs of life appeared, ending the long suspected case of suspended animation.
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United Press
Winstead, Conn
John Barnum
Third Ticket Debates in Dover Nominating Fight
Temperance forces in Delaware plan a meeting in Dover to decide on a third ticket whether Citizens Independent or Prohibition. Republican nominee Simeon S. Pennniwell may join the ticket as a candidate for governor.
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Shortage of wares halts Mahanoy mills idling thousands
One thousand hands are thrown into idleness by a shortage of wares in Mahanoy City as mills close. Leon Stoner of Chicago, about 25, was found dead in his room at the Howard House in Washington. Pittsburg golfers enter round three at Garden City as the national championship continues.
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Oyster Bay Hosts Final Private Presidential Handshake
Oyster Bay, New York, September 17. President Roosevelt held a private reception at Sagamore Hill as his summer home, inviting neighbors to meet him for perhaps the last time. Town business paused while residents queued to greet the president after a quietly circulated invitation.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Centennial of Harlansburg Unity Baptist Church
The Harlansburg Unity Baptist Church marks its centennial this year. A centennial celebration is planned for October 1 to coincide with the Beaver Baptist Association Women’s Missionary Society meeting. Association day on September 30 precedes the centennial festivities.
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Indictment Follows Boyertown Theater Fire
Reading Pa Sept 17 A grand jury indicts Mrs Harriet E Monroe of Washington for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the January 13 Boyertown theater fire that killed 171 people She owned the spectacle The Reform at the opera house the night of the blaze Other local notices mention trips to Derry for a wedding and various residents returning home from events
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United Press
Reading
Boyertown
Harriet E. Monroe
Washington
Ginger Pear Preserves with Green Ginger
Grandmothers used ginger root to flavor preserves and imported ginger. Prepare pears by peeling and slicing then cook in a flavored syrup of green ginger, sugar, and lemon, until tender and clear, using an egg white to help the boil.
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China
East Indies
Tom
Durkin’s candidacy for Washington governor fails as joke
Jimmie Durkin of Spokane, running in a field of 15, trips, breaks his lead pencil and loses hope of the executive mansion. He remains cheerful, saying the race was a self-made joke to fit his state-wide acquaintances. John Pattison of Colfax to head the Democratic ticket with S G Cosgrove of Pomeroy as Republican standard bearer in November.
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Jimmie Durkin
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John Pattison
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Life-Long County Resident Dies After Illness
Mrs. Jane Reynolds age 69 longtime county resident died Thursday morning at home in Neshannock township after an illness due to asthma and bronchitis. She is survived by children in Mercer and Wilmington townships, two brothers and a sister. Funeral is Saturday at 2 PM at King’s Chapel with interment in Eastbrook M E Cemetery.
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Local Notables in New Castle Name Community Figures
The record lists residents of New Castle including Charles Edward Gannon Mary Gertrude Griffith Edward B Harker Rosana N Frost. These names appear grouped as prominent locals in a civic register. No additional context or dates accompany the list.
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Charles Edward Gannon
New Castle
Mary Gertrude Griffith
Edward B. Harker
Rosana N. Frost
Lightning storm hits McAlister Oklahoma killing one
Oklahoma City dispatch reports a deadly lightning strike at McAlister Oklahoma killing one person and seriously injuring ten others. A dozen residences were destroyed by the storm as crews assessed the damage and aided survivors.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
McAlister
Eight Room House For Sale Near Highland Ave School
For sale a modern eight room house two blocks from Highland Avenue School. Priced as a bargain and eager to move quickly. Interested buyers may call Bell 933 or visit at 88 Park Avenue, 2312.
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Bath
Lessey K. van Horn
Edgewood Avenue
Wrecks Caused by Heavy Fog Hit Chicago
A dense fog in Chicago caused two railroad wrecks before 10 a m. One killed Don Peterson, 45, as a Northwestern train struck 30 workmen. Another rear-ended Milwaukee and injured Peter Verberg of Park Ridge and five others. A woman, Rose O Lynn, died after walking into an open window. Multiple elevated cars collided with injuries reported. Train service halted at Clybourne Junction due to a derailed freight train.
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Northwestern
Don Peterson
Peterson
Lawrence Avenue
Milwaukee
Peter Verberg
Park Ridge
Ill
Rose O’lynn
Metropolitan
Clybourne Junction
Circumstances of Death Result in Man's Arrest
Mt. Clair N J Sept 17 Authorities say they doubt the story of Walter C Phillips private secretary to John Leonard who was alone with Leonard when he was shot Phillips was arrested and charged with manslaughter after a conference of top officials Phillips maintains Leonard was killed by a revolver he found and showed to Leonard en route to his house The weapon finding story was corroborated by a man Phillips told of finding the gun and asking to locate its owner.
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MT. Clair
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Walter C. Phillips
John Leonard
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Gallagher
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Gompers Roughly Questioned in Bucks Stove Case
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spent most of the day on the stand in the Bucks Stove and Range contempt case. Daniel Davenport of Bridgeport Conn. pressed a tough cross examination seeking to prove Gompers issued the January number of the American Federationist after an injunction took effect. Gompers objected to Davenport language and insinuations but the session continued with less hostility.
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United Press
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Black Hand Hazardous Device Set and Lighted in Philadelphia
An Italian barber, Nicholas Volarti, avoided catastrophe when a neighbor snuffed out a lit fuse on a large dynamite filled device found at his doorway. The 14 inch by four inch wax wrapped apparatus had four fuses and could have destroyed the block. Authorities pursue leads amid threats from Black Hand members.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Black Hand
Nicholas Volarti
Volarit
Lawyer files $2054.77 claim against Thaw
James P. Graham of Newburgh filed with Referee in Bankruptcy Blair a $2054.77 claim for legal services against Harry K. Thaw. Thaw disputes the claim and a suit is pending in Orange County courts.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Blair
James P. Graham
Newburgh
Thaw
Orange County
Customs receipts show growth from last year
The customs receipts for the present month totaled 14,724,265 dollars, up from 13,723,051 dollars a year ago. Miss Mabel A. Syling and Clarence J. Plum were married Wednesday afternoon by Alderman Crabill and will reside in Ellwood City.
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Washington
Mabel A. Syling
Clarence J. Plum
Alderman Crabill
Ellwood City
Daughters of the King to Host Friday Meeting
The Daughters of the King of Trinity church announce a special meeting Friday evening at 7 30. Members are invited to attend and participate in the event.
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The
Daughters of the King of Trinity Church
Canned Oratory At Youngstown Taft Roosevelt Speech
Mahoning County Taft club will hear speeches by Judge Taft and President Roosevelt reproduced by phonograph at a Friday night event in Youngstown.
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Mahoning County
Taft Club
Judge Taft
President Roosevelt
Phonograph
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