Roosevelts Reply to Foulke and Canal Debate Surges
President Roosevelt defends against charges in a Foulke letter and press reports about canal deals. He denies a French payment link and any syndicate involving Taft or his brother in law, calling the allegations slander and falsehoods, while emphasizing open records and continued work despite attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foulke
Richmond
Roose
Indianapolia News
Delavanmith
Lew
Doug
Mebiason
Charles P. Taft
Simith
Canal
France
Congress
Panama Canal
Taft
United States
Roosevelt
Hia
New York
Prairie Oil Company
Oklahoma
St. Ma
Trainmen's Union Officer Replaced After Roosevelts Stance Query
A Hampton New Jersey item notes the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen appointing a new official to replace the lodge treasurer. The letter asked President Taft's position on labor policy and labor relations amid the union's ongoing leadership changes.
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Trainmen’s Union
Taft
Hamton
Roose H. Grace
JT F. Walker
Nanciar
Lodge
Mrr
France bars Castro entry demands apology from Venezuela
Paria December 7 The French cabinet decides Castro cannot land in Bordeaux without a prior formal apology for the expulsion of M. Taligny the French chargé d affaires in January 1906. The move remains secret to avoid Castro disembarking at Santander and to protect his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paria
Castro
Venezuela
Bordeaux
Santamder
Spain
Drowned in Potomac Rapids On Fishing Trip
Government botanist Joseph H Painter aged 30 of the National Museum and his 16 year old companion Robert Wallace drowned near Stubblefield rapids in the Potomac about ten miles north of Washington while canoe fishing. Their small craft overturned after striking a rock. Both residents of Washington.
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Potomac
Washington
Joseph H. Painter
National Museum
Robert Wallace
Stubblefield Tala
Potomac River
Thin City
Will Try to Revive Electrocutted Man
Trenton New Jersey December 7 County Physician Frank G Scamimel announced an effort to resuscitate the next man electrocuted in the state prison to counter a New York physician claim that electricity does not kill The next condemned man is John Mantaganna set to die in the week of December 21
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Trenton
N. J
Frank G. Scamimel
New Jersey
New York
John Mantaganna
Dee
Played on thin ice costs seven lives in two states
Boston reports three children drowning after skating on thin ice at B pond North Bangton and Mystic pond in Methuen where George Black II died trying to save Arthur. A passerby rescued Arthur. In Janesville Wisconsin four skaters—FarI Cooper Marvey Richardson Violet Havins and Fannie Mivins—drowned at Lake Koshkonong while Mabel Brown was rescued and feared exposed.
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Boston
Ethel
Charles Anderson
Marina
Joan A. Anderson
B Pond
North Bangton
Methuen
George Black
Shirtern
Lfe
Arthur
Mystic Pond
Janesville
Wig
Masquerading Man Arrested in Female Disguise Trial
Frank Watson, using the alias Elaie Day, was taken off a Chicago & Northwestern train in Council Bluffs as he claimed to travel as a female impersonator. He said he hails from Elmira New York and bet he could complete a Denver trip unseen as a woman, and he was held on $100 bond. Champ Clark elected minority leader by Democratic caucus in Washington with unanimous support, succeeding John Sharp Williams. he thanked Williams for services.
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Council Bliffs
Frank Watson
Elaie Day
Chicago & Northwestern
Ralu
Watson
Elmira
N. Y
New York
Denver
Champ Clark
Washington
Missouri
House of Representatives
Clark
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Williama
House
Tramp Flesh Crushed On Altoona Freight Yard
Joseph Bealla a tramp attempting to board a freight in Altoona Pennsylvania fell and both legs were crushed off in the accident.
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Altoona
Joseph Bealla
Tramp
Bangor
Sherrer
J. Halsey Miller
Mary Hanna Graves
Woran
Massachusetts
Boston
Labor meeting in Philadelphia draws vast crowd
In Philadelphia on December 7 a Federal Council event gathered over 2000 men from 24 trades unions. Dennis Hayes of the AFL praised a council labor resolution and called the church a partner in industrial democracy, while Rev Stelzis and Bishop Hendrix spoke on church labor ties and future reforms. Other briefs note drownings and crimes in Greenwood Delaware Elkins West Virginia and Pittsburgh areas.
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Twentyfour Trades Unions
Dennis Hayes
American Federation of Labor
Charles Stelais
Philadelphia
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Lyric Theater
Nth
Hayes
Federal Council
Church
Organized Labor
Charles Stelzin
Department of Church and Labor
The
Presbyterian Church
B. R. Hendrix
Stelzle
Counc
Labor
National Commission to Hear Minor Leagues Grievances
The National Baseball Commission meets in New York to consider demands from the Eastern League and the American Association for greater voice in club governance. Minor leagues threaten secession if their terms are not met, and plan to expand into major league cities if unsatisfied. A Buffalo meeting appointed a committee to present grievances, with delegates from both leagues.
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New York
National Baseball Commission
Eastern League
American Association
Matloset Commission
National Commission
Buffalo
Pat Powers
Ned Hanlon
I Chapin
Walter O'Mara
Preaient O'Brien
George Tebeau
W. H. Watkins
S Havener
After a quiet courtship a department store owner weds
In Wilmington Delaware a 70 year old department store proprietor Joseph Hill marries Clara Elizabeth Wells a saleswoman after a fifteen year courtship. The union lasted only three weeks before Hill died leaving the widow in charge of the large store with an estate around 250000. The marriage surprised many employees and relatives.
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Wilmington
Del
Dee. T
Joseph Hill
Clara Elizabeth Wells
Maca Ebusetta
Rhode Island
Literary Societies Juvenile Meets at Boy's High
The Juvenile Literary Society of the Boy's High Behood held a regular meeting in the school last Friday the 14th. President G Glesepur called the gathering to order. Activities included recitations readings debates and declarations with a verdict favoring the negative on the debate topic that art work is more pleasing to the eye than nature's work.
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Juvenile Literary Society
Boy's High Behood
Agelety Wes
G. Glesepur
Y A Bennett
C Udeon
Washington
J. Cramer
E. Best
Aricles
Clifton Mallory stars in David Garrick at City Opera House
Clifton Mallory, noted romantic actor, delivers exalted roles in the English comedy David Garrick. Critics nationwide praise his genius as the production opens at the City Opera House on Friday December 1.
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Clifton Mallory
David Garrick
City Opera House
Six Day Bike Race Opens at Madison Square Garden
The first day of the six day bicycle race is staged at Madison Square Garden New York with riders from America France Italy Germany and Holland. Favorites include Walter Rutt and Johan Stul the German Holland duo who won last year’s grind while other entrants draw strong support making this one of the most open events in recent years.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
America
France
Italy
Germany
Holland
Walter Rutt
Johan Stul
Yankees
Empie Company Vaudeville at Catt Opera House
The Empie Company brings an eight act vaudeville bill to the Catt Opera House on December 8 for one night. A Busy Day opens the program with a brisk farce, Miss Stein Kingdon imitates Vesta Tilly in three songs, Harry Green performs Italian and Hebrew monotogues, Crindate and Danton present By Proxy, Barton Sisters sing and dance, illustrated songs hail from Broadway hits, and the company closes with a one act farce burlesquing the New York Court. Motion pictures accompany the show as the newest productions.
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Empie Company
Catt Opera House
Corset Steels Saved Her From Grandfather Shot
Milford Delaware December 7 Sara Brinkley barely survived when her grandfather Alexander Brinkley mistook her for a thief and fired a shotgun. The shot hit her around the waist but her corset steels prevented fatal injury, leaving only bruises. The man had been missing coal and fired after a moving figure seen in his yard, his twelve year old granddaughter visiting.
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Milford
Del
Sara Brinkley
Alexander Brinkley
Advertised Letters at Frederick Post Office December 5 1908
A list of letters remaining in the Frederick Maryland post office on Saturday December 5 1908. Recipients must call for advertised letters within two weeks or they’ll be sent to the dead letter office. Gentlemen and Ladies lists include several names such as Mrs Bryan, Hans Friedriogwin, Calvin Gaver, Miss Mary Eveard, Miss Marie Mattheas, and more.
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Frederick City
Charles Wetzel
John H. Williams
Langs
Lixt
Mary Eveard
Marie Mattheas
Thelina Sar Mets
Frederick Market Prices From Frederick Farmers Exchange
Quotations furnished by Frederick County farmers exchange for December 7, 1908. Prices cover corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, and miscellaneous grains and feed. Notable items include No. 2 red corn at 90 to 95 cents, yellow shelled corn 60 cents per bush, oats 60 cents per bush, and Timothy hay 1.75 to 2.00 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Conanty
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advised by Local Readers
A damaged ad style plea extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for chronic throat and cold issues. Mrs White of Mutter Tennessee reports years of throat trouble improved by a trial, and the notice notes the product is sold at Patro's Modern Pharmacy.
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St. Poreale
Peatre
Eco
Chacabegiann
Mr. White
Mutter
Tenn
Miye
Chamberlain
Paatro
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offered in Frederick
An advertisement by A Williamson promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims a 25 count box provides 15 days of treatment with larger sizes at 45 cents. The text also includes a brief local note about a YMCA basketball game and meetings with speakers in Frederick.
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A. Williamson
Frederick
J. A. Williamson
North Marxet Street
Law's Grip Fines Drunk and Disorderly Man
Joase Conroy colored was arrested Saturday night by Officer Strasberger on a drunk and disorderly charge. He threatened to hit the officer with a brick and was fined five dollars by Justice C. H. Eck stein after appearing in court. He paid part and arranged to settle the balance.
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Joase Conroy
Strasberger
C. H. Eckstein
Youngs Mortgage Loans and Property List
Fragmented OCR notes list mortgage lender C T K Young and Harles T K Young with references to loans on farms and brick houses. Includes scattered addresses such as Third Street and West Street and mentions numerous street names and house types.
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Third St
Mon Patrick Ie Sre
Anos
I Avenue
Ick
West Atreat
Seventh Street
Bowen
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Man
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Chamberlen
Greenwood
Mathew Morgan
Elkins
W. Va
Benny Doherty
Baverly
Adam C. White
Whitmer
White
Rittsburg
Alberta Biers
Elsie Byers
Turtle Creek
Bashcall
Mel
Ae Em Ora Mallory
Vaudeville
Lynchburg
W. Co.t. A
M.C. A. Symnasiumy
Reds
Browne
Wisner
Browns
C. Fisher
M. Schroeder
S.mershberger
Dertzbaugh
Deer
M.C.A
Jon
H. Apple
W. H. Morrias
Baltimore
Addreaa
P. B. Sappington, Jr
Leonard Storm
Hugh Johnson
Joseph B. Apple
Dean Hendrickson
Register of Wills
William B. Catshall
A. M. Patterson
Emmitsburg
Geo. W. Hoffman
Woodaboro
Melvin P. Wood
New Market
G. Lloyd Palmer
Leundsiana
W. A. Long
Knights of Columbus
Philip C. Mueller
Knights of Columbua
Gough
Mra F. F. Starcher
Ripley
Penree
C. T. K. Young
Harles T. K. Young
Kmal Rotate & Fire
At & Pet
Ee Farm
Ricassi
Dediy
Moser's
Monticello
King's Oly
J. Rchroeder
Pat E
Patrick Pitreet
Ad. Marts
Aidiy
Market St. Frederick
Haviland
China
B. & H. Lamps
Christinag
Devender
John Eisenhauer
John Esterly
Market Street
Tritapoe
Tyson Haney G. Trizaron
Wantirna Traon
Ingurac
Iceu
Morten En
Favor
Foris
Jelerkons
Brunswigh
Chrocelam
Sopih Streert
Patrick Alek
East Church Street
Natogul Hattie Bulldog
Brederlek
CyeoHar L. Gramer & Sone
Anpurancl, Investments
East Vaorch Street
Ofice
Apridawiy Room
Borquehly
North
Markos Street
BE. Peterman
W. Fracklin Street
Oty Hotel
Crum
Patrick Street
D* Jas, A. Long
Angqidiy
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washiato Junction
Phila Leh
Chicago
Aes
Srinath
Ad. Sreept
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Nagerstown
Marrbondorg
Aren la Ae
Mt Gra
Gabe
Newspap
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