June 8 in History Highlights and Astronomical Notes
On June 8 historic figures are noted: the death of Muhammad, Thomas Paine’s earlier marriage, Andrew Jackson’s death, Lincoln’s renomination platform, and Dr. Briggs. Astronomical notes mention Mercury Saturn Mars and morning stars Jupiter and Venus with a reference to the Demon star Algol.
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Mohamimed
Maahomet
Thomas Paine
Getat
New York
Andrew Jackson
United States
Lincoln
Baltimore
A. Briggs
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
Crude and Faulty Laws Compared With Republican Actions
A Senate address by Senator Tilman criticizes Democratic laws as crude and faulty. He cites tariff missteps, a failed 5 percent discount on duties, obscure legal phrases harming business, faulty income tax deductions, and other provisions condemned by the American Bar Association. He argues these flaws reveal broader legislative incompetence.
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Tilman
South Croatina
United States Senate
American Hat Association
Ita Crudities
Congress
James TL Maan
Maole
Greater Cape
TY Cave
Tillman
Nateberg
Protection From England Calls For Protective Industry Growth
A trade commission urges Britain to expand domestic protections to create new industries and employ workers. It argues free trade has left many sectors undeveloped, that national expenditure and taxation outpace wealth, and that shielding local industries could offset German supply disruption and reduce dependence on foreign producers.
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England
Saving the Fools and the Thrill of Risky Stunts
A discussion on why audiences seek danger in thrillers and films. The piece cites a young man’s fatal dive from a rock ledge while seeking movie engagement and notes police action at Niagara for daredevils. It questions how far such risk taking should be allowed for money.
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Boel
Rocklyn Pride
Aualifeation
Flint Company
Niagara
Imported eggs and hen losses amid rising 1914 duties
An article notes nearly six million dozen eggs imported in 1914 under new duties, with prior years showing declines. It cites ad valorem rates on dried yolks and frozen Pek, cites Germany Japan Rome China trade, and laments job losses for hens and roosters while urging study of techology.
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Naviea- Hon
United States
IMA
Yan Dacrease
Germany
Japan
Rome
China
Genghis Khan
Democratie Party
Fast game at Walden
The fragmentary report describes a fast game at Walden with teams identified as Waldenites and Bradieg, mentioning a past era and a player named Malle. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the piece notes a finish and a connection to previous performance.
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Walden
OW Hycee Gall
Bradieg
Cyclist Hurt At Carnival In Merritt
A rider with the Merritt Carnival Company suffered severe bruises when his Indian motorcycle broke a chain during the show about 10 oclock Friday night. He was knocked into the pit but expected to ride again that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bishop
Moston
Ferar Carnival Company
G. Distlar
Dishop
Ia Bowl
P. Corles & Son
Tynazei Binatri
Yonkers
Merritt Construction Company
Livingston Manor
Sullivan County
Henry C. Merritt
Tuckalog, N
Tuckahoe
Merritt
Sing Sing
No War Orders For The Militia In Albany Status
Albany June 4 No orders have been received from Washington by the New York National Guard regarding war preparations. Colonel E V Howard assistant adjutant general says the guard is not outlaying military preparations. The force is preparing for summer field maneuvers the first in three years under Governor Whitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Wash- Inston
New York
W Nuational Guard
E. V. Howard
Lews W. Brotesbury
San Ifrancisco
Howard
National Guards
Whitman
United States
Washington
National Guard
Buard
New Creamery for Clover Farm Co
Slate JM reports Clover Yarns Company's new creamery progress locally creating employment. Epworth League sets a festival at M. E. chapel on June 1 with invitation to all. Children’s Day exercises planned at the chapel June 3 in the evening. Mrs J C Wilson of Warwick visits Mrs A Smith. Mrs William Boyd and daughter and Miss Elle M Wherry of New York visit Mrs R J Whern.
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Slate JM
Clover Yarns Company
New Creamery
Epworth League
M. E
Veryone
J. C. Wilson
Warwick
Avelia Smith
William Boyd
Misa Elle M. Wherry
New York City
R. J. Whern
Hungry Mexicans Fed by Red Cross
Washington reports the administration and American Red Cross advance mercy aid to Muateo for starving people. Officials await guidance from local leaders on Wilson’s war warning as Carranza and Villa reportedly respond peacefully. Over 2,000 fed from two Red Cross carloads reaching Muptatey.
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RED Cross
Washington
Administration
American Red Cross
Muateo
Carranza
Villa
Bel Crasa
Hasbrouck Backing Judge Candidacy Reported
Poughkeepsie and Fyne report state Superintendent of Insurance Prank Vaspp advocates for a judicial candidate. Former Ulster County Judge We bo supported for election to the Supreme Court, with unofficial notices highlighting Ve report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie, Fyne
Thiveheus County
Judee
Supreme Court
Wie
Eagle Hotel to be sold at auction in Vagts Gale
The Kage Hotel property at Vagts Gale will be sold at auction on Thursday afternoon by Auctioneer Wo Samah OAT TN. The sale includes the hotel, household furniture, garden tools, wagon and harness.
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Kage
Vagts
Gale
Aloo Laven
Dhe
John Cain
Anys Molen
Avnetian
Engagement announced for Restrios WW and Ensign Prank 3
Pert 021.3 June year and Mrs John J Toth announce the engagement of their daughter Restrios WW to Ensign Prank 3 Wunneen of the United States Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Times Cunneen of 14 Sul- Tyanasenmie City. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harty RR Stratton of the Neversink River Road Centerville Station on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Toth
Restrios
Wunneen
United States Navy
Times Cunneen
Sul- Tyanasenmie
Na City
Tera
Mra Harty RR
Stratton
Neversink River Road
Centerville Station
Middletown Sends Large Delegation to Troy Mayors Session
Middletown dispatched twelve participants led by Mayor Jt. M. Cox to the annual Mayors conference in Troy. Officials praised Troy hosts, especially Mayor Cornelia F. Burna, and compared entertainment to other cities. The next session will be in Syracuse with officers including Edwin W. Fiske and Joseph W. Stevens listed.
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Troy
Jt. M. Cox
Gloversville
Cox
H. D. Gould
Katharine
George H. Rackett
Charles Keener
LB. A. Taylor
J. F. Tuthill
A. B. Macardel
Taylor
Rackett
Prescient Gould
Tuthl
Cornelia FP. Burna
Indies of
Lady Wales Ors
Saratoga Lake
Syracuse
Rosslyn M. Cox
Middletown
Edwin W. Fiske
Mount Vernon
Joseph W. Stevens
Albany
Oriicial
Wm. P. Capes
New York
Middletown Lodge 112 Hosts Grand Master McKnight
A well attended Middletown Lodge No. 112 meeting at Ald Followe Hall featured Grand Master McKnight and Vast Grand C. Thayer. Thayer presented with a Past Matrict Deputy Grand Masters Jewel in honor of his 51st wedding anniversary, prompting an appreciative reply.
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McKnight
Middletown Lodge
Ald
At & O
Baer
Grand C
Thayer
Legislature Faces Vote on Union of Assembly and Senate
Albany June 4 The constitutional convention organizing committee favors the present legislature form and supports consolidating the assembly and senate into one chamber The committee also opposes Jacob Gould Shar man's plan for electing all senators at large citing fear of a miscreated Rapper house
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Albany
Senate
Xelf
Jacob Gould Sharmans
Death of L R Wells at Liberty
Lucian R. Wells died at Liberty on June 2. He was a son of Charles A. Wells. The funeral was held Friday at the Presbyterian Chapel in Goshen.
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L. R. Wells
Liberty
Lucian R. Wells
Charles A. Wells
Goshen
Germans Draw Near Lemberg in Eastern Front Push
London reports German and Austro German forces advancing to within twenty five miles of Lemberg as Russian defenses falter along the Dniester. Russian retirements to Minleiska and Przemysl are noted amid unclear Austrian flank movements and fears of further losses before Cracow. Experts sense a broader Teuton plan possibly targeting Brest Ironpomd and a Warsaw advance.
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London
Dnelster
Lemberg
Galicia
Great
Velrograd
Cracow
Opatow
Brest
Ironpomd
Warsaw
Death Near for King of Greece Amid Wartime Tensions
Reports from Salooiks on June 7 indicate Greece reels as King Constantine’s health deteriorates after an operation on his tenth rib. The palace and Athena hold expectant crowds while medical efforts continue, amid mounting war strain and public concern.
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Salooiks
Greece
Athena
Jane
Albany hearing on proposed amendments to public service commissions
Prominent corporate figures will attend a Constitutional convention hearing in Albany on Wednesday about three amendments to article five governing public service commissions. Proposals include abolishing the current commissions to form a two‑part public utilities body, creating constitutional officers, and defining removal and tenure for commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic T. Cardozo
Albany
Internationa
Public Service Commissions
Jacob Gould Schurman
William M. K. Qlcott
James A
Delegare Schurman
Senate
Foley
Schurman
Foley Waa
Democratic
Court of Appeals
al- Pleaso T
Clearwater
Ledyard P. Hale
Public Service Commission
Second District
Unprecedented Weapons Used in European Conflict
An Exclusive report outlines how trench warfare dominates the West Front from the North Sea to the Vosges. It notes new weapons and tactics, the role of barbed wire and delimited fronts, and the critical need for reliable telephonic lines and ammunition management to sustain offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London Daily Telegraph
London
Marne
Alene
Bea
Vosges
Minenwerfer
Flanders
Gunz Sire
Women Workers Open Seventh Biennial Trade Union League Meet
Seventy delegates and many visitors from across the United States gather at Cooper Union for the National Women's Trade Union League of America convention. Speakers include Mrs. Raymond Robins, Miss Melinda Scott, Samuel Gompers, and Mayor McAneny while the agenda promotes women’s labor rights and suffrage alignment.
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International News Services
New York
Women Workers of America
Cooper Union
National Women's Trade Union League of America
Boston
Chicago
Sprinflee, DL
Illinois State Committee
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Los Angeles
League
Raymond Robins
Melinda Scott
Vhe
Ming S. M. Franklin
Mies Nellie Quick
D. W. Knefler
Rose Schneidermann
Agnes Neator
Mies Louina Mittelstadt
Mise Mabel Gillespie
Mary Preset
New York Women's Trade Union League
Mise Jnlle O'Connor
Samuel Gompery
American Federation of Labor
James Z. Walters
Trades and Labor Congres
Canada
Actins
McAneny
Time To Mirs Cox Clerk In W Ohio Store
In Circleville Cinievile a clerk in W Ohio store is taking a week off Mrs W Ott Doty is key See dsnechter Mrs Seymour Name William Winkeld of New Fyn spent time at home of his parents has returned to New York Mr and Mrs John Tem py ort doris Tecenuy spent time at home of Mrs Jenty Travis A party of young people Memorial Day at Orangee Mrs arthur Bennett of Ney is visiting at home of See ents Mr and Mrs LV, spent.
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W. OT. Doty
Kety Seedsnechter
Seymour Name
Wiliam Winkeld
New Fyn
New York
John Tem
Doris
Tecenuy
Jent'y Travis
Peony
Oraneee
Arthur Bennett
Ney 5
See Ents
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