Independence party nominating riot shocks convention
At a Chicago convention the Rose independencia party nominated Thomas J. Higgen for president and Temple Graves for vice president. A disturbance occurred when J J Sheppard sought to name William J. Bryan, prompting a melee with delegates, sergeants at arms, and injuries as order was restored.
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Millie Deindite
New Party
Wien
John Temple Graves
Chicago
Thomas J. Hiagen
Massachusetts
United States
Temple Graves
Georgia
J. J. Sheppard
Kannas
Jee J. Bryan
Thomas L. Higgen
Democratic Party
Bheppard
Fdt
Sheppard
Independence Party
Geld
Air
William J. Bryan
Atr
Sheppard, Canes
Filstor
Rat
Annenberg
Thim
Tae Plater
Wheane
Federal plans seek labor department and tariff reform
The text argues for a Labor Department led by a cabinet member and calls for gradual tariff reductions with regard for public rights and established industries. It also mentions anti monopoly action and a populace driven approach, advocating a progressive income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Government to sue Standard Oil in Lenox action
Plans for a major government legal fight against Standard Oil will be laid out in Lenox Massachusetts within days. Under Attorney General Bonaparte the new action will be filed in federal court with the Justice Department machinery in motion following the appellate court ruling that set aside a $29 240 000 judgment. Frank B. Benson of Minnesota will cooperate with government attorneys to present the case and gather supporting evidence.
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Lenox
Mass
Lopez
Benera Bonaparte
Department of Justica
Ctronit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Kenegaw M. Land
Afr. Angy
Frank B. Fla
Minnesota
Bride Dies After Cleaning Wedding Gift With Poison
In Williamsburg a 21 year old bride, Mrs Katharine Keenay, drank cyanide of potassium from a glass used to restore a discolored wedding mug. She died before medical help arrived. The poison was used by her husband to brighten the silver.
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Polson
New York
Katharine Keenay
Hone
Hooper Street
Willamsburg
Keeley
Mra. Keeley
Notable Health Warning From Early 19th Century Almanac
A fragmentary health notice warns of severe distress from diarrhea and cholera among infants and young children. It references archaic remedies and dates, noting warnings about fever and age-specific vulnerability in a period with limited medical understanding.
Forty patients saved as hospital burns destroy new building
A fire at the new $42,000 Fort Haven hospital trapped forty patients, many helpless, as rescuers moved them to safety. Milas Happersett, the hospital superintendent, directed efforts until overwhelmed by heat and carried out for care. Fire drew crowds. water pressure was poor, but ambulances evacuated patients to the Central State Normal School with no fatally injured. The building and furnishings suffered heavy damage with about $45,000 loss.
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Lack Haven
Milas Happersett
Cty
Central State Normal School
Ammonia Explosion Sparks Panic Near Philadelphia Plant
Ammonia fumes from a released tap at the Higlenree company plant on Frank Mu and Vine streets sickened a dozen people and injured many others in nearby buildings. The blast damaged a adjacent dwelling while three year old Charles Solesky was flung from a window but unharmed on a canvas awning. Police rush to evacuate and treat victims as the toxic cloud spread through the area.
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Philadelphia
Higelnree Company
Frank Mu
Vine Streets
Charles Solesky
Bishop Wilmer wins marble game to draw youths to church
A story from the New York Tribune recounts Bishop Wilmer of Upperville Virginia challenging local youths to a marble match. The minister won all the marbles, then urged the boys to attend church the next day, and they did.
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Wilmer Er
Episcogorem
Upperville
Viccinia Tolhiater
Wilmer
New York Tribune
The Ivory Hunter and Fat Hens in Colonial Tales
An excerpt contrasts Ivory hunting hardships in Africa with humorous notes on fat hens and old English laws. It quotes from Everybody’s Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Democrat, highlighting dangers of ivory transport, hostile tribes, and archaic attitudes toward fatness.
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Ovid
Raya
England
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Spinach Omelet Recipe From The Kitchen Tin
A spinach omelet is prepared by boiling and puréeing spinach, then mixing with butter cream and two beaten eggs. Fold in shallot, salt, and pepper, fry in batter until pale brown, and serve hot.
History of Smallpox and Its Global Spread
The piece notes smallpox origins with Rhazes around 900 A D and traces its spread from Europe during the Crusades to the Americas after 1517, where it devastated native populations. It includes a stray, unrelated quote about a drafty house and an agent offering to cut hair for air flow.
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Rhazes
Europe
Spain
Santo Domingo
Mexico
London Telegraph
Worry Over Calling Another Woman Cited In Proverb
A fragment notes that a woman often worries about calling another woman who cares for her. The piece cites a Chicago Recomerald Folly proverb about dating patience and social expectations in a terse, reflective tone.
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Chicago
Maryland Health Office Bulletin June Conditions
The June health bulletin notes no scrub typhus epidemic, a decline of measles to low levels, and a rise in typhoid mortality, with tuberculosis deaths up 37 percent from May. It details March–June health trends, typhoid sources, and preventive measures, including water and milk inspection, and typhoid patterns in Maryland and city counties.
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Maryland
Sir Morell Mackenzie
London
Baltimore
Mackenzie
Chicago Health Department
Baltimore County
Poplar Heights
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Exports
Quotations furnished by Frederick County Farmers' Exchanges dated March 20 1908 list prices for red and yellow corn oats hay wheat rye buckwheat and seeds. Highlights include No 2 red corn 88 cents per bushel No 3 red 51 cents per bushel yellow ear corn 3 40 per barrel white ear corn 3 70 per barrel hay prices 9 8 10 per ton and timothy 10 to 12 dollars per bushel.
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Frederick
Wsrar
Buamer
Gormx
Hat
Batzo
Nor Baren
Ornaw
Mit Fero— Bron
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Hunt County
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Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Taft
Mr. Taft
Gelting
Eckene, Pa
Palice
Nat
Annandale
Minn
George Raisback
Wice
Hako Paper Company
New York City
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Raisback
Huah
Scranton
Oftcera
Stitchmens’ Usion
Harsberger
Africa
Lave
CIA
Everybody's Magazine
Health Office
Highlandtown
Mirabel
Apie
Ell
Frisveloburg
Meanie Hey
Caren
Ephienle
Haliybury
Wicanico County
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Caser
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North Market Street
Raipe. MO
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Reson
Sabet
North Market Pte
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China
JO Eisenhauer
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Market & Frederick
Tritapue & Mohler
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Banat
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Tneoranon
East Church Street
Atdawly
Thomas & Motter
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Pyrtnore & Ohio Railroad
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