Jail dog runs wild at Mount Holly jail capture
The bloodhound mastiff named Micajar owned by Assemblyman Micajah E. Maclack ran loose in the Mount Holly New Jersey jail yard for hours. Sweeney, a trusted guard, fought off the dog as it lunged toward him before keepers and Sheriff Norcross finally cornered and captured it.
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Micajah E. Maclack
Mount Holly
N. J
Micajar
Norcross
Maclack
Sweeney
Sherif Norcrass
Convicted Wife Surrenders After Years in Desert
A fugitive described as a real Jean Valjean, known as Sherlock, surrendered in Walena Arizona after eleven years evading capture. He had ridden with a convict wife from New Mexico and, after a contract in Nelson, Arizona, served eight years as Mojave County deputy sheriff while pursuing criminals.
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Penuk Sherlock
Charles
New Mexico
Quuickly
Wale Lnms
Ariz
Santa Fe
Sears
Sherlock
Grand Canon Lime and Cement Company
Nelson, Ariz
Jean Vadjean
Mojave
Balloons for Air Line Promised Cheap Boston to Chicago Flights
Promoters led by Charles J. Glidden of the American Aerial Navigation Company envision cut rate tours between Boston and New York and later New York to Chicago by air. Balloon freight could move goods between cities. They promise a no-dust, low-risk collision line as a key feature of dirigible transportation.
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American Aerial Navigation Company
Boston
New York
Chicago
Charles J. Glidden
Glidden
Kissimmee Proposes Airship Regulation Ordinance
Mayor T M Murphy of Kissimmee Florida drafts a ordinance to regulate airship traffic within the town. The bill sets a twenty mile vertical limit and fire district air area with marshal authorized to chase offenders by aeroplane and imposes a license tax with penalties of ninety days or five hundred dollars for violations.
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T. M. Murphy
Kissimmee
Fla
Kissimmee City
Death of Admiral Rojestvensky in Germany
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky who commanded the Russian fleet at the Sea of Japan battle in May 1905 died at Bad Nauheim Germany from heart trouble. It is believed the heart condition followed injuries from the Sea of Japan engagement.
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Rojestvensky
Sea of Japan
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Widow Elizabeth Kruger Ends Life at Mount Vernon Home
Mrs Elizabeth Kruger a TS year old widow who had purchased her Mount Vernon New York home after years of saving died by suicide inside the house. She committed death by inhaling gas in the bathroom rather than leave her familiar residence.
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Mount Vernon
N.Y
Elizabeth Kruger
Lords Pass Second Reading on Old Age Pension Bill
The British House of Lords approved the second reading of the old age pension bill. The measure sets 70 as the qualifying age for beneficiaries and paves the path to passage into law.
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House of Lords
Prohibition Party Nominee Eugene W. Chafin Profile
Eugene W. Chafin, prominent Prohibition party figure in Illinois, native of Wisconsin and lawyer by trade, was born November 1, 1852 in Walworth County. He funded his university studies by farm work and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1875.
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Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Illinois
Walworth County
Vie
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Prohibition figure profiles in brief
Practiced law in Waukesha Wisconsin for twenty five years. Ife served as State president of the Monarch Teague for two terms and grand chief templar of the state Goods Templars for four terms. He ran on the Prohibition ticket for Attorney General of Wisconsin twice and for Governor in 1908. In 1901 he moved to Chicago. He authored Lives of the Presidents and Lincoln the Man of Sparrows.
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Waukesha
Wis
Ife
Mpnorth Teague
State Goods Templars
Prohibition
Wisconsin
Chicago
Lincoln
Corn Crop in Splendid Shape Across Tri-State Area
Special reports from Sioux City and surrounding tri state region say corn is a week to two weeks ahead of last year. Incessant May and June rains caused anxiety for Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota farmers but last week’s weather improved conditions. Missouri valley floods receded as corn advanced, with overall losses expected to be small. South Dakota shows especially promising wheat oats and other small grains with harvesting starting in some areas.
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tri-State
Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri Valley
South Dakotas
Rail and corporate moves across railways and courts
The Soo road gains entry to Superior without court fight while other lines heed a Wisconsin commission. Wabash HQ moves to Cleveland with a new million dollar depot in Wittsburg. A federal grand jury in Richmond indicts Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and a grain dealer for rebating. Burlington seeks a 300 million mortgage filing in St Paul, blocked until a 100 thousand registry fee and full real estate disclosure. Wheeling and Lake Erie receiver Worthington appointed in Toledo as Gould properties head to reorganization. Canadian Pacific to plant pine trees along Winnipeg to Vancouver track for snow clearance and timber uses. Knapp ICC settles Rhinelander Paper rate dispute lowering pulp wood from Duluth to Rhinelander from 8 to 6.95 cents, affirming the rate change as not unlawful.
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Soo Road
Superior
Wisconsin Commission
Wabash Railroad
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Wittsburg
Federal Grand Jury
Thichmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Richmond
Burlington Road
Secretary of State
St. Paul
State Treasury
National Car Wheel Company of New York
Toledo
Ohio
Worthington
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Gould
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rhinelander Paper Company
Northern Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Duluth
Minn
Rhinelander
Wis
Airship Progress and Wrights Dominate Early Flight
United States leads in heavier than air aviation with trials at Fort Myer. Octave Chanute and Lilienthal praised by Ferber for ideas that influenced Parman and Deda Grange in France. Wright brothers and Langworthy demonstrations cited amid patent secrecy concerns.
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United States
Fort Myer
Ferber
France
Octave Chanute
Lilienthal
Travey Parman
de da Grange
Prance
Langtoy
Wright Brothers
A. U .Lerring
Lerring
Tolstoi Attacks Russian Government in London Article
Count Tolstoi denounces Russia's government as a greater moral evil than revolutionaries in a Jong publication from London. He warns that state executions and terror feed greed and dehumanize, calling for an end to such acts and urging Russians to reject brutal methods.
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Leo Tolstoi
London
Russia
Tolstoi
Count Tolstoi
Fort Wayne Politician and Family Die in Train Collision
Six people from Fort Wayne perished near Columbia City when a Pennsylvanian Railroad freight train struck their automobile as it failed to stop at a crossing. The group led by CG. S. King included Mrs. King, two daughters, their chauffeur, and a guest. the crash derailed the Manhattan Limited and mangled all aboard. King, a former Indiana lawmaker and county figure, was en route to Lake Wewasve for a Sunday visit.
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Katherine
Josephine
Miss Bridshow
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Ring Cottage
Lake Wawasee
Robert I. Bradshaw
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Tud
Alt
Charles Sherman King
Piavine Bradshaw
Carl Timanins
Tie
Atv. King’s Automobile
Lake Wewasve
Wing
King
Todiana Lewishiture Fron
Oklahoma to Sell 3 Million Acres of State Lands
The initiative would submit a measure to Oklahoma voters in November to sell 3,000,000 acres of public lands held for school and public buildings funds. The proposal outlines terms and methods and argues sale now yields greater long term value and avoids political favoritism in leasing.
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Oklahoma
Prohibition and Campaign Leadership Dominate Early 1908 PLA
A collection of 1908 political notes shows Eugene W. Chafin proposing statewide speaking tours, Frank Hitchcock named chairman of the Republican national committee, Roosevelt declining to record speeches, Taft drafting his acceptance address, Theodore Burton stressing Taft support, Bryan critiquing campaign funding, and a Bangor Me Republican convention nominating B M Fernald for governor with resubmission of the prohibition law as a key issue.
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Eugene W. Chafin
Frank H. Switchcock
Taft
National Republican Committee
Roosevelt
William I. Taft
Hot Springs
Theodore IE. Burton
Cleveland
United States
W FF. Bryan
W. H. Paft
W. J. Bryan
Bangor
B. M. Fernald
Great Gathering of Pythians to Visit Boston
The twenty fifth session of the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will convene in Boston drawing an estimated 100000 visitors. Two grand parades will mark the event one for the uniformed rank and another for the other ranks on the following day. The organization reports about 1800 000 members and the Pythian Sisters number 200000, totaling one million members.
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Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Boston
Order
Pythian Sisters
Nubers
Commercial failures early 1908 show high totals
Dan's Review reports 8,700 failures totaling 124,374,883 dollars in the first half of 1908, versus 5,607 failures and 69,568,062 dollars for the same period last year. It notes improvement in later months, suggesting the commercial death rate is waning.
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United States
Dan
Giants Lose QO0S Bends Pitcher Tron Man Joins Baseball Wizards
A jumble of sports notes covers pitchers retiring star Joe MacGinnity, batting leaders in the AL, and fielding hints. Also reports Princeton Yale Yale, and Derby results from Latonia and Brooklyn with large crowds and key figures mentioned.
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Joe MacGinnity
Giants
New York
Boston
White Sox
Artistic taste and temperaments shape fashion notes
The piece contrasts national temperaments with style, praising French dainty designs and the Irish artistic streak, while noting German restraint. It cites Paris and London houses supplying American markets and claims American women now set global fashion, with American society women guiding trends.
Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum After Dropping Coffee
A Washington physician attributes relief from debilitating headaches and insomnia to switching from coffee to Postum. He reports improved mood, clarity, and weight gain of 20 pounds after properly preparing Postum with cream and sugar. His wife and sister-in-law, also users, corroborate timing and effects, praising Postum as nourishing and energizing.
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Wash
D. C
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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